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Chapter 12

Ginny stood outside the staff room with a pair of the twins extendable ears amazed at the fact she had been able to smuggle them in. Behind the closed door Remus and Professor McGonagall were discussing about Beathany. It was the only way she could find out information because Remus refused to tell her too much because he said that the search for her was in good hands and that Ginny needed to focus on her studies.

"So they've found the location they have been holding Beathany. It's about time I was beginning to worry we wouldn't be in time. Has there been any news as her condition?" Lupin's voice flowed to Ginny. Even now with all this stress and worry, just the sound of his voice soothed her some, making her feel as if everything would be ok.

"All we know is the location at this point. Dumbledore himself and a few others are headed that way right now. It seems it won't be as simple as to just apparate in there. For her not being too brilliant of a student she has mastered the art of hiding and defending. There are many charms and jinxes in place. Not to much unlike the ones we at Hogwarts use." McGonagall sounding in her sharp voice a little pleased at the headway they were making.

"So where exactly is this place?" When Remus's words reached Ginny, her back straightened and her ears perked. This was the information she needed. What she had been waiting for, because even though the best wizard in the world was going after her friend, this was personal, this was something she had to deal with herself.

"She's on the outskirts of Little Stretton in Shropshire. They had a place hidden in the hills."

That's all Ginny needed to know. She had to hurry. She had to make it there before Dumbledore did. She had a score to settle.

Ginny rushed to the dorm as fast as she could. She didn't know what she needed, but she knew she wasn't going to find it just standing around. Taking out the same temporary cloak she had used to go visit Remus that one time and making sure her wand was on her she ran back out of the dorms. Ginny covered herself with the cloak as soon as she found herself on a deserted hallway. First she had to gather some things. She made her way out of the castle and on her way out of the gate. It was a good thing that it was still daylight out or she imagined it would have been really hard to sneak out of the school like that. As soon as she was out of sight of the school and away from the charms surrounding it Ginny closed her eyes and thought Little Stretton, hoping that her thoughts would bring her as close to Beathany as possible. When Ginny opened her eyes she was in a quaint little town. Her eyes fell on the hills past the town though, that was her destination. As Ginny walked in that direction a thought occurred to her that perhaps she could ask some of the locals if she they had any information on a girl named Sarah. She had to have made an appearance to gather food and such right? She walked until she came to the general store, the only one in town it seemed. Going behind the store as to gain less attention she pulled out some regular clothes she had brought along with her and changed as best she could before pulling off the cloak. Hopefully these people would have some answers for her; it was very unwise of Ginny to be on this adventure not knowing exactly how to get where she needed to go but it was still something she needed to do regardless the consequences or the recklessness of it. The lady behind the counter seemed like she was a very nice lady. She had rosy cheeks with mousy hair sitting atop her head. Her plump body rested on a stool.

"Hello darling, what can I get for you today?"

"Um, well I have a friend who recently moved here, she says she has a house in the hills past here. I wanted to surprise her with a visit. Unfortunately she never really told me where exactly she lived just that it was on the outskirts of your town."

Ginny was lying through her teeth but hopefully it would pay off in the end.

"Well honey there are a lot of places like that, however we really don't get many new faces around here, let me think about it for a minute."

Ginny held her breath. If this fell through she didn't know exactly what she could do.

"Does this friend of yours have blonde wavy hair that doesn't move and really skinny with lots of make-up?"

"Yeah, that sounds like her"

"Well her and her guy friend are living just north of here we deliver groceries out there sometimes. Laziest pair of people I've ever met." She harrumphed awhile about the young people of this day and age; Ginny was finally able to get some straight directions from her.

"If you are headed that way I have a package for one of them a special order of sorts. You wouldn't mind bringing it to them would you dear, they are expecting a delivery soon anyway."

Perfect was the thought that ran through Ginny's mind. How much simpler could this get.

"Oh, that wouldn't be trouble at all. And thank you so much for your help. I really do appreciate it."

With that Ginny collected the package the woman held out to her and headed out the door. She would need a disguise. Good thing she had thought of this and grabbed some of Snape's supply of polyjuice potion in the dungeons. That had been rather tricky and bit lucky she thought. Slipping the cloak back over her she headed across the street to the local pub. It shouldn't be too hard to find somebody's DNA for her to use. As she walked in the stale stench of ale, sweat, and food reached her. The place was dimly lit and the sudden darkness was hard to see in with her just coming from the bright outdoors. Ginny stood in the shadows away from anybody, letting her eyes adjust to her surroundings. The place was ok, not too shabby. There was a couple of blokes at the bar talking and having a good time. Picking her way carefully across the room came up behind a rather looking intimidating fellow; he wasn't what she was looking for. She needed somebody who wouldn't threaten but looked like he could handle himself. Walking deeper into the bar it wasn't long before she found what she needed. It was a man sitting alone at a booth, nurturing a beer, he looked like the world was on his shoulders but he wasn't Ginny's concern at the moment she just needed a bit of his hair. Lightly walking over she raised her arm out and yanked a single strand of hair from his head, she quickly backed away out of the man's general area. He jumped and looked around wildly but after a moment of not seeing anyone close he went back to his beer. Ginny made a quick retreat from the pub. She had got what she had gone for, now it was time for her to make her way north to Sarah.

As Ginny trudged her way through the hills her mind wondered to the man she loved and the words he had spoken to her just before Sirius had come with the news of Beathany's kidnapping. He had said he loved her. Ginny remembered how it had made her heart soar with the love she felt and the possibilities it had opened for her. How great was it to know that you are loved. She knew that no matter where she was in the world or what she was doing that there was a man who loved her more than anything she could imagine. She knew that he was thinking of her and missing her. How wonderful it was to know that she wasn't a forgotten thought in the back of someone's mind. That she mattered to someone and that gave her life meaning and drive. Though her mind dwelled on these wonderful feelings these were not the feelings she was experiencing right now. Her body was tired, but her will was strong. She was going to make it to the house and she was going to find a way to save Beathany. She didn't know how but she was going to do this. Just when she thought she wasn't going to make it she saw the faint light of a castle ahead. Darkness had fallen around Ginny as she had traveled. Who knew that such a short walk could take such a long time? Taking the cloak off once again Ginny stashed her backpack under some brush, but not before she adds the bit of hair to the polyjuice potion. Drinking the awful stuff was very hard but she forced herself to do so. She walked quickly now, her destination was in sight. As she approached, the castle loomed in front of her dark and dangerous looking. She faltered for a second. How was she ever going to get inside that thing? It looked unreachable. How could the fact that she had a measly package allow her entrance? All the doubts and fears she'd been holding in came rushing forward. She wasn't strong enough to face Sarah and her companion. What had made her think she could do anything to protect Beathany let alone herself, after all what was she in comparison to Dumbledore or Remus or any other person out there. Right here in this moment she felt alone and scared and completely helpless. Just then she heard a scream rip through the air. This scream jolted her into action.

Inside the castle, Beathany's screams filled the air. The pain in her back raced to every inch of her body, never ceasing and increasing each time the whip hit her back. Sarah sat on dark red pillow, her robes flowing around her. Her eyes feasted on the pain she was causing to be inflicted. How she loved the pain of others. Just as she was getting really into it though, she heard the bells chime inside telling her that someone was approaching the castle.

"Did you put up the silencing charm by any chance Kevin?"

"Um no, I thought you had done that."

"No you dolt, now silence her and go find out who is headed our way."

With Kevin's retreating back satisfying that problem she walked over to the now silent and limp body of Beathany.

"Now don't you look sad? Hanging there like a limp doll. Well you will get no pity from me. You are my revenge on Ginny. Hurting someone close to her gives me pleasure. How can he think she is better than me? I am far prettier and more interesting than she will ever be. He scorns me and thinks I'll just slink away. Not I. I'll show them all that I am better than all of them. And you my dear are just an example of what happens to people who get in my way." She lightly slid her hand across one of the several wounds that marred Beathany's body. Her finger stopped on the newest burn that Beathany had received; she dug her fingernail into the sore, watching the blood as it ran down her finger. She looked up into the eyes of the girl she was torturing loving every moment of the pain and hatred she saw there. She loved the thought of killing something so pure. Who would have thought that she held some much delightful evil inside of her? When Remus had turned away from her for that red-haired bitch something inside her snapped. Who the fuck did he think he was to deny her what she wanted. That's ok. When Remus came to rescue Beathany , because Sarah was sure of this, Ginny was sure to have gone running to him begging him to help her find her little friend, she would have Remus for herself. He would be trapped here, trapped in the eternal lust that would be cast on him from the spell that Sarah had cast around the castle, any male who dared enter would instantly find himself enthralled with her and would follow her any command no matter what. He would be her slave and she would have won.

Kevin finally came back, his breath was labored from the running which he had to do to get the task which his lady required him to do, done.

"It's just a delivery boy for the package you said I could have."

"Hmmm, have you been a good boy and done everything I asked of you."

"Yes, yes darling I have, I've done everything you've asked."

"Are you sure?" Sarah loved drawing things out, it made them more dramatic.

"Yes my lady." She could here a hint of desperation in his voice.

It was sad that he partook in drugs but that was the reason he came to her so willingly. Not only did she promise him her body but drugs for his help. She had not given him her body but she did keep her promise for his drugs.

"Alright you may let the delivery boy into the entry hall to deliver the package, pay him then make him leave. Am I perfectly clear?"

"Thank you, thank you."

Kevin headed swiftly to the hall. He had been waiting all day for his drugs to get here. He could feel his body cravings to reach that peak again. It was like no other sensation in the world. He did not care what he had to do to get it. Opening the door with only one thought in mind he was taken unaware by the wand in his face.

"Imperio". Ginny hated that she had to use that spell however her need to rescue her friend and the anger she felt at them having the audacity to do such a horrid thing enabled her to find the hatred needed to perform the unforgivable spell. "I want you to go to the highest tower and sit there until someone comes to get you from the Order of Phoenix. While she watched him walk away she felt disgusted and powerful all at the same time. Ginny stood quietly for a minute not sure where she should go from here. All of her actions so far had been on impulse and pure desperation. As the silence surrounded her she heard a faint crying coming from somewhere to her left. She made her way as silently and quickly as possible in that general direction. Letting the cries lead her to where she wanted to go she emerged from the darkness into the semi-lit corridor that led to a door at the end of the hall. This was her destination. She felt fear rise inside of her. How was she supposed to rescue Beathany? She was not a skilled dueler. The most she knew how to do was to disarm, stun, and block. She figured these things were what would help her most in a duel anyway. Ginny gathered all of her courage and took a step forward.

Author's Note:

So sorry guys that it took me so long to post a new chapter, I kinda got away from writing for awhile. Tell me what you think please.