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It was the morning after the dinner. Voldemort had just had a house elf call Harry to his study.
Today was the day Harry and Voldemort would work out the list of people that weren't to be killed. As was decided in their agreement.
"Good morning, Harry. How did you sleep?" Voldemort asked.
"Fine, thank you." Harry replied.
"Have you given thought to the people you specifically want me to spare?"
'Yes." Harry said.
"Good let's hear it so we can finish our documents, and I can send the message out to my death eaters."
"Well, there is Remus Lupin, the Weasley family, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, and Nymphodora Tonks." "They are the most important people to me. While I could name every single one of my friends, I know it's not possible to protect them all." Harry stated.
"Very good, Harry. I am glad that you really thought about this. And as we agreed upon, these people will not be killed outright."
"I cannot promise, however, that they will not be hurt in a battle or die of any wounds sustained during battles. All I can promise, is there will be an order that lethal force or outright killing of these people will be issued and strictly enforced among my ranks."
"I am sorry I cannot give you more than that." Voldemort finished.
"That's alright, sir" Harry said.
"This is even better than I could have hoped for." "Before I came here with you, there was absolutely no chance of me protecting them from being killed. At least now there is some kind of protection I can offer them."
"Well, seeing as it is your second day here in my manor, I have decided that we will begin your lessons on Monday." "It is Wednesday now, so enjoy the time you have left of your summer vacation." Voldemort finished.
"You are dismissed. You may go explore the house and the grounds, but you will be supervised. We are having a meeting in about an hour. So I imagine that your new friends are about."
At this last statement Harry smiled. He would get a little time to enjoy himself, and get to know his new friends.
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"Hello everyone." Harry said as he entered the parlor where the Slytherins were.
"Good morning, Harry." Draco said. "Will you be joining us for a while?"
"Um, the whole day actually." Harry replied. "Is that okay?"
"That's perfect!" Pansy piped in.
"Come play wizard's chess with us." Blaise invited.
So Harry sat down with Draco and his friends, and they played a few games.
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Eventually they all grew tired of the game.
"Voldemort said I could explore the manor. Do you guys want to come with me?" Harry said.
"Explore this place? No thank you!" Pansy said fearfully.
"I don't think I want to either." Blaise said.
"Why not?" Harry asked.
"This place is evil. And they say it is haunted by the ghosts of some pretty nasty witches and wizards." Blaise said.
"I'll go!" Draco said.
"Really? Cool." Harry said excitedly
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So Harry and Draco set off to go look at the manor. While they were walking they realized they had a tail.
"What are you doing here?" Draco asked his aunt.
"I was told to keep an eye on the Potter boy by the Dark Lord." Bellatrix replied.
"He said WHAT!" Harry shouted.
To her credit Bellatrix only flinched a little. She still hadn't forgotten last night when he lost his temper with her.
"The Dark Lord wanted me to make sure you do not go any place you shouldn't."
"He also thought it would be beneficial if we spent time in each other's presence."
"And why exactly would that be beneficial?" Harry asked.
"Because whether I like it or not, you are here." Bellatrix said. "And I would like to not be Crucioed every single time we are in the same room together."
"Oh." Was all Harry could think to say.
"Aunt Bella?" Draco asked. "Why are you acting so, so…. So sane today?" Normally you are running around mad as a hatter and giggling."
"Let's just say I have a newfound respect for my master's little pupil." Bellatrix replied cryptically.
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A/N: Sorry this chapter is so short guys. It's another filler. I am having a bit of writer's block. I WILL have another chapter posted next week however. I have some ideas I just need to pick one. Anyways, enough rambling PLEASE REVIEW! Until next time.