Rule Three

"There's no fucking way in hell that I'm letting you do this," Draco snarled, sliding into the small room where Ginny was preparing.

Ginny cocked her head at him, her long dark hair falling over her shoulder in such a manner that Draco wanted badly to reach out and bury his nose in it.

"Draco, we both know this has to be done. And you can't do it."

"Doesn't mean you have to. We could call in some help. Hell, Potter would jump at the chance to save the world again.

"Yeah, and do you really think he'd let you help at all? He would shove you to the side and you'd be even more pissed at him then you already are."

Draco winced, knowing it was true but not wanting to admit it.

Ginny leaned over and kissed Draco. "At least you got the girl."

He grinned, wrapping his arms around her. "Thank God for that. Just promise me you'll come back to me."

"Don't worry, love. Once you get the princess, she's yours forever."

Draco followed Ginny out to the main hall. She was barely recognizable he realized. Well, not to him. He knew ever facet of Ginny and Adriana. Her hair was longer and darker as Adriana and her skin had paled, the freckles all but disappearing into her now milky complexion.

He liked Adriana well enough but he liked Ginny much more. Enough he was considering asking her to move in with him. He had to find an apartment first, but that wasn't a big deal. It would have to be in the Muggle section of London, but he really didn't mind it too much. He would do anything for her, even live like a Muggle.

As if she had heard his thoughts, Ginny flashed him a brilliant smile.

Blaise, Foaly and Luna were all standing around admiring Ginny. Ginny had on a pair of black slacks that hugged her hips and thighs and a black button up shirt. She had her wand in her back pocket as well as a few other essentials. A watch on her wrist served as her communicator to the rest of them. She looked professional as hell and Draco felt himself wanting to reach for her, bury his hands into her hair and strip her, take her right then and there.

He fought down the impulse and focused on the task at hand.

"So, Ginny will approach the manor alone and on a broom. Be careful, they may not try anything, but we'll want to be safe," Blaise said.

Ginny nodded, "Let me guess, shooting with a rifle isn't too good for his enemies."

"And trespassers," Blaise confirmed.

"Nice. At least it would be quick."

Draco scowled at Ginny who winced apologetically.

"You look bitchy enough to get his attention but I'm not sure how it'll work from there. So be careful, okay?"

Ginny nodded, glancing at Draco quickly. He squeezed her hand once for comfort.

"Once you're in, your objective is to find Sabrina and Narcissa. It goes without saying you should not get caught."

"What would happen if I did?" Ginny asked. Draco shot her a glare which she ignored.

"You'll either be shot full of holes and cremated or he'll marry you right away."

Draco scowled. "My Dad's still married to my Mum."

"I don't think that'll stop him."

Draco growled deep in his throat. Ginny slipped her hand into his, whispering, "I'll be fine, love."

She kissed him again then, with a quick hug to her friends, she was gone to get her broom. Draco watched her go, the love of his life.

"Now, let's talk about the other half of the plan," Blaise said once Ginny was gone.

(A/N: until finals are over, there will only be one update a day. I still don't know what my summer is going to be like, but I will try to update.

Thanks to Worldmaker who reminded me that the list was published online by Peter Anlach (sp?)