AN: I changed my mind about this chapter...so..yeah. Kind of short, but helps progress the story..A Dracula/Hermione video is here. Inspired by the fanfic!. The Song is A Beautiful Lie by 30 Seconds to Mars. Here is the link:

youtube dot com/watch?vEaz3PWB0Sps

By the way...I accept responces...

Chapter 10: A Bit of Advice

(AN: This is immediately after Chapter 9...with Dracula)

He was in the dark in his usual place. The fireplace had a flame residing in it. Dracula sat in the chair near it. The devil appeared.

"You summoned master?" Dracula spoke.

"Yes I did, my son. It is about your intentions to aid Mr. Potter. Why would you do such a thing?"

"It's about time Voldemort paid for his actions."

"But he is a loyal sinner.."

"Loyal sinner? I made an eternal pact to you! No one is more loyal than me!" Dracula was furious. One of his servants walked in, handing him a glass of blood. He thanked the servant as they left. He took a sip from his glass. The Count then continued. "Harry Potter is the key to defeating him. I don't care if Tom rots in hell!"

"My son, calm down." The devil tried to ease the anger. "It's just, you are acting on impulse for this girl. She is the lsat Dragomir. For my sake, pull yourself together."

"She kissed me back." Dracula drawled. "And She isn't the average mortal."

"She's starting to cave..." Satin reminded his son.

"I want her to willingly fall in love with me...even if I can't feel love."

Satin was thinking of what else to say. He trusted his son, but he wanted to make sure of what he was doing.

"My advice..even though you won't appreciate it..is to act on this, but don't do anything else drastic. Do I make myself clear?"

"Of course, Master."

Satin vanished, knowing that this girl could either break his son, or make his son stronger.

Dracula finished his glass of blood, and watched the flames flicker. He then took out a quill and parchment and began to write.

After he finished, he gave one of his most loyal mortal servants instructions to send it out a daytime. He didn't want his plan to be flawed.

(AN: the next day with the order)

Ginny Weasley was sitting on a windowsill. It was raining out. A tear came down her face.

Why'd you go, Hermione? her mind asked. She heard approaching footsteps. It was Harry. She tried to smile.

"Still thinking about her, eh?" Harry asked.

"Yeah. I mean. It's not like her..."

"We don't know what happened to her, but it's been over a month..we all miss her Gin."

"But I know she would never kill herself. Ever. Not even if the world was caving in." More tears came down. "It's not fair!"

Harry hugged Ginny, and wouldn't let go. He kissed her on the head. "She's probably watching over us."

Ginny felt secure and assured in his arms. All of a sudden, Ron walked in.

"You ok, Gin?" he came over to the two of them.

"I guess so." Ginny mumbled. Harry let go. They stood.

"Professor Lupin says there's some news about the horcruxes." Ron informed them. Ron went ahead, and Ginny and Harry walked together. Harry held Ginny's hand. The Order of the Phoenix was gathered around.

"We've gotten an anonymous letter telling the location of one of Voldemort's horcruxes." Remus Lupin announced.

"Can it be trusted?" Harry called out.

"I will read it aloud." Remus replied.

He began to read its contents:

To Whom It May Concern,

I hope to aid you on your quest to find Voldemort's hourcruxes. Enclosed is the exact location of the cup of Helga Hufflepuff. You will also be pleased to know that the locket of Salazar Slytherin is within your headquarters. It is your choice if you trust my information or not. I will give you the next location in a few weeks.

-Hollow

The Order was shocked. Their mouths gaped.

Hollow...Ginny pondered in her head. I've heard that word from somewhere...

"How do we see if he is not trying to trap us??"

"It's a he now?" Ginny snapped.

"Yeah...it sounded like a he."

"What if it's a girl? Huh?"

"Whatever...the point is, we have to find some way if he is telling the truth."

"It!" Ginny corrected Harry.

"Ok...it is telling the truth."

Harry thought about what he had said about the locket.

..Somewhere in your headquarters...

Harry remembered when he had stumbled upon it the summer before 5th year. He shuddered when Professor Umbridge came to mind. Harry walked over to that particular spot where they had cleaned the Black Manor. He found a music box right on top of the fireplace. Harry frantically opened the music box. The locket was still in there.

"Bloody Hell. He's right.." Harry held the locket. The Order stared at it in astonishment. "This hollow..thing... is right.."

Ginny looked down. One thing ran through her mind. Something wasn't right.

AN: Please Read and Review. Honestly..I don't know what I am going to do for the next chapter...so..go see the video!