AN: Here is Poison's Response to Chapter 16:

Drac-Turns around and eyes an old chemistry set which had just exploded.
Poison- hehe,I thought I turned it off - looks down at floor-
Slyffindor- Honestly, Poison, I told you to be careful with that thing.
Poison- That ting just so happens to be the only thing that is keeping me even the slightest bit sane- laughs maniacally.
Drac- -raises eyebrow- And how is that?
Poison- I make brownies! Slyffindor, you want one or two or three?
Slyffindor- But of course! How did you like the last chapter, by the way.
Poison- It was amazing, me darling, but don't you think the cardinals would be a bit more questioning?
Slyffindor- Yeah, the other ones are...
Drac- where was I?
Poison- INterrupting us, obviously! - frowns-
Slyff- where did the brides go?
Drac- -grins wickedly- I told them to disappear, I didn't want them to see anything they shouldn't, I'm very protective of my brides, as you well know.
Poison- You haven't rented a bluey, have you? I think that's...well...most guys do, but, you have 3 gorgeous women...Oh My GoD! WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!? (Slyffindor and Poison scream in unition)IT WAS BRILLIANT MY DARLING!YOU'VE ACTUALLY GIVEN ME AN IDEA FOR A SPOOF VAN HELSING THING!

Here is Poison's Response to Chapter 18:

Poison- Hey...look! Outside...there's something...OMG! what the hell is that! Flying MOnkeys!
Wicked witch of the west- Fly my pretties, fly!zooms off on broom, escorting flying monkeys to their destination unknown
Dracula- Don't mind them, they've just moved into the fortress down the mountain.
Poison- Oh...Should we welcome them?
Drac- No! Their raves keep me up all day and night! They don't deserve a welcome gift...but, you my dear - turns to Slyffindor- deserve a reward for such an evil chapter.
Slyffindor- It doesn't involve turning me into a vampire, does it?
Drac- It'll only be painful for a moment...then, we can be together...forever.
Poison- Sing another song, would ya? Besides, that's what you said to me, The Simpsons and Mr Burns...you can't promise everything (Flies around room with the simpsons and Mr Burns...)
Everyone- EVIL CACKLE!

Here is my Beta's Response to Chapter 18:

Christy- barges in PAY BACK TIME!
Lucius- Oh no... this is not good.
Christy- Damn right it isn't! chops him up into a zillion tiny little pieces.

ZOMG 50!!! I am sooo proud!-tears up- thanks everyone. I love you all. This chapter has a nice twist for ya! -evil grin- I assure you that you will love it. I had a good time writing it. Enjoy!!!

Chapter 20: The Real Aleera Part One

Dracula walked into the library, fixing his silky jet black hair with his pinkie, and only his pinkie. Something told him that this wasn't going to be a delightful meeting with Hermione. He appeared right next to her. She was reading Pride and Prejudice again.

"That's the third time i have caught you reading this novel.." he drawled.

Hermione got her head out of the book. "It's a classic. Have you read it?"

The Count shook his head. He never took out time to read it, or any other books in the vast collection he possessed. "Hermione, I have some...unfortunate news to bring you."

She nodded slowly. "Well, what is it?"

He took a deep breath, and then spoke with his perfect Romanian accent. "I am afraid that one of your friends, her parents were killed."

One person came to mind. Ginny.

"No..It can't be.." Hermione breathed. "Ginny..."

"She has been captured by Lord Voldemort. He has gotten to her. She's weak, but still alive."

"Why? Why her? She's hasn't done anything to become their target..."

"Apparently, the Death Eaters

Hermione was crying, sitting in her chair. Tears glowed on her cheeks.

"I'm sorry, Hermione. It's the truth. My father told me so. He even saw it."

Hermione looked up. "It's all my fault. Don't you understand? They are dead because of me, and now, my best friend is going to die."

He sat down next to Hermione and put his arm around her. "There there. I'll take care of it. I'll send my brides to fetch this friend of yours."

"You'd...do that...for me?"

"What wouldn't I do for you is the real question, my dear." his eyes were reassuring to the mortal.

Hermione swallowed hard. She turned from him to hide the slight pink from embarrassment, and wiped the tears from her face. "Ok then." she inhaled and exhaled, and then got to her feet. Dracula stood up as well."But, what will you do with Ginny?"

"My brides will return her to the Order's Headquarters.."

You know where that is?"

"My father knows all, Hermione. He informs me of everything."

How could forget that...Hermione's mind spoke. He has said this at least three times...

Just in time, the brides showed up. Marishka had a smile on her face. They walked in gracefully, as usual. Their dresses floating from the bottom because of their entrance. Hermione always thought they were gorgeous in whatever they wore. She didn't feel the same about herself sometimes.

"Hello, master." The brides immediately swarmed to the Count. Hermione rolled her eyes and smirked, and made sure no one could see.

Like usual with those three... Hermione had grown accustomed to may things inside Dracula's castle, and that was one of those things.

"I have a task for the three of you." he purred. Hermione knew he would convince them, since they were so subservient.

"What is it, My Lord." Verona spoke up.

"I need you to rescue a friend of Miss Dragomir. This friend has been harmed severely by my enemies, and it's about time they see what happens when they hurt an ally of my darling mortal."

They turned to Hermione. Hermione was stern at this point. She needed this from the deadly brides more than anything.

"Describe your friend for us, Hermione." Verona said sweetly.

"Well..shes get long straight red hair, bright brown eyes, fair skin.."

"What's her name, Hermione?" Marishka chimed in.

"Ginny Weasley."

Something in Aleera's face became cold and wicked, and with disgust.

"I refuse to help!" Aleera crossed her arms. "I swore to myself that they would be vanquished!"

"But...please Aleera! I would really appreciate it if you helped me with this..she could die!" Hermione pleaded.

"Then let her die!" Aleera hissed. Her eyes were glowed a furious violet. "It's one fewer that I have to kill." Verona turned to her sistr, and halted her from leaving the room.

"The Master said that we must complete this task!"

"Stay out of my way, sister!" Aleera shoved and stormed out of the room.

Dracula went to pursue his bride, but was stopped by Hermione. He turned to see her hand on his arm.

"I can talk to her. Forcing her won't help." Hermione was right, and the Count knew that. "I'm sure I can convince her otherwise. Though it is strange that she knows of the Weasleys.." she pondered why inside her head.

"I believe you can, my dear."

Hermione went to find Aleera. She assumed that the bride would be in her bedroom. She knocked on her bedroom door.

"Aleera?" Hermione called out with hesitation.

No answer.

"Aleera please! Ginny is an important person in my life. She's my best friend."

Suddenly, the door swung open. Aleera lunged at Hermione and pinned her against the wall. The violet in her eyes was intense. Hermione wanted to yell.

"Don't scream, mortal. Or I'll end your life faster!" she growled. Hermione's face was filled with fear.

"What...do..you.." she tried to breath. "Have..against...the...Weasleys?"

"Everything!" she stammered.

"But...why?"

"It's none of your business, mortal."

"How many times have I told you. Call me Hermione." she spoke rapidly. Aleera still constricting her.

"I don't befriend my meals.." she went to take a bite at Hermione, but the last Dragomir squirmed around.

"Please! Just tell me what you have against them. I promise not to tell the others, or anyone else for that matter."

Aleera didn't say anything. She was waiting to be convinced.

"I mean, pretty soon, knowing the Count, he will make me like you and your sisters. And you'll have to be associated with me for a very long time. So, you might as well start to trust me. Your sisters don't have a problem with my presence."

The glow in Aleera's eyes dimmed a tiny bit. She let go of Hermione. The mortal gasped for air as she fell on her knees. Hermione breathed heavily, and loosely clutched her throat.

Damn, she's stronger than I ever imagined! Hermione thought.

"You are persistent, Hermione. But I'm not intimidated by a mere mortal." Aleera sneered.

"I understand. You obviously have extreme anger towards the Weasleys. Please. Just start from the beginning. It should be interesting to say the least.."

"If you must know. I was a Weasley before I fell in love with the Master."

Hermione's face filled with shock.

One name repeated over and over again in her mind.

Aleera Weasley.

AN: Oh snap! TWIST! anyways...Please Read and Review.More about Aleera in Part Two! Muahahahahhaha

Dracula: So...now you toy with my brides?

SlyffindorGrrl: Um...yeah. I can do what I want. My story...remember?

Dracula: What you have against Aleera? I mean, you didn't do anything to Verona and Marishka

SlyfindorGrrl: Nothing...but I am envious of her hair.

Dracula: You have gorgeous hair-strokes Slyfindor's curly brown hair.-

SlyfindorGrrl:-blushes-um...well...I did get that from my dad's side of the family.

Dracula: I can tell-goes for neck-

SlyfindorGrrl: Oh YAY! Reward??-is anxious for vampire bite-

Aleera: -storms in--looks at Dracula and SlyfindorGrrl-What the hell? I'm gonna kill you mortal!

SlyfindorGrrl: -hesitates-Oh shit! it's the long lost Weasley

Aleera: -eyes go violet-

SlyfindorGrrl: -screams like a school girl-Mad vampiress on the loose!!!

Poison:-comes in superhero outfit!- I'll save you!-does super cool super hero moves-

SlyfindorGrrl:-is confused-I love the outfit!

Poison: Thanks-shows off superhero liscense-

SlyfindorGrrl: You got one of those?

Poison: Yup..

SlyfindorGrrl: I want one

Dracula: You told me that you want to be a vampire..

SlyfindorGrrl: Um...hmmm...vampire or superhero??