Distorted Stand

Chapter 3

Part Ia

The gray mist curled around the feets of those who had gathered there to hear the words of their appointed leader.

\"Hear me now, after the fall of our great Lord our loyalties have been pulled into question. Some of you, have seen that the time is ripe to leave our noble ways and consort with,\" his voice dripped with disdain, \"those inferior to ourselves.\"

A nervous titter rippled through the cloaked figures.

\"I am disgusted by some of your actions, mudbloods? squibs? half-bloods? These are the people who will see that our ancient traditions are upheld? Dirtied blood will ensure the sanctity of our revered culture?\"

The speakers voice remained calm, but it was the sort that made your blood run ice and, froze to your throat. Leaning his head forward, his white blond hair peaked through his hood,

\"Which of you ingrates were and still continue to be faithful enough to your customs that you will follow me to ensure the rise of a proper, pure and prestigous civilization?\"

A man that was shaped much like an egg wobbled towards Draco, bowed low and kissed the hem of his robes.

\"Just like your father.\" he croaked. Standing up he looked into the cool gray eyes he confidently said, \"I, Antonin Dolhov, son of Lysander Dolhov and Sara Prewett pledge allegiance to you, Draco Malfoy, and the cause.\"

One after the other a fleet of approximately 20 assembled, flanking Draco and Lester Malfoy.
The few that had chosen to stay out in the field and look defiant were surveyed by an infuriantingly cool gaze..

That night, an old muggle couple were woken up by the piercing screams of what seemed to be a thousand banshees.
\"Just the wind,\" reassured Stanley as he kissed his wife on the forehead.


Part Ib

4 EX-DEATH EATERS FOUND DEAD!

What at first glance appeared to be the four cloaked bodies, covered in blood to Kingsley Shacklebot and his team of aurors, was later discovered to be the naked bodies of four pardoned death eaters, naked and covered in blood and the organs of themselves and some unidentified muggles.

The four ex-death eaters were identified by the Healers at St. Mungo\'s Hospital for Injuries and Maladies. Professor Severus Snape, potions master at Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry; Order of Merlin 3rd class, author of Revisions on Monkswood and sighted contributor to the acclaimed Ars Alchemia. Sangreal Lestrange, unspeakable at the Department of Mysteries, Ministry of Magic, Clarence Lockhart, owner of Hair and Hairspray, Knockturn Alley, and Nefer Black, ex-auror, and Order of Merlin 5th class, Standard 3 Warrior.

The entire wizarding world is in an uproar, have we celebrated Voldemorts demise too soon?

Part II

The entire Ministry was in a mess, Tonks was a part of Shacklebot\'s team and was staring wide eyed at Moody as he yelled at one of the training Healers.

\"Moody!\" she exclaimed as he drew near, \"There was no need to yell at the poor fellow!\"

\"Ha,\" he spat, \"More trouble than he\'s worth, what are you doing down here. Thought Shacklebot had told you to stay on the Field.\"

\"Change of orders.\"

Moody grunted, and pulled on his beard with his gnarled hand, \"Seems like other than the regular bouts of crucio, and usual dark magic this new one has been inventing some rather nastier hexes, it\'s fucking hell in the Defense Department.\"

Running her fingers through her bright red hair she sighed, \"Wotcher Moody, I think I should be going and checking in with the Field crew.\"

Moody growled, \"Thought you were supposed to be here.\"

Tonks grinned, \"Change of orders.\"

Part III

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\"Ugh...\"

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\"Go away Tonks!\"
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\"Argh!\"

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\"TONKS I\'M SERIOUS!\"

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Grumbling Ginny got up and pulled her thin robe around her heavy body. This had better be good she thought, about to storm to the door and Bat Bogey Tonks\'s arse till Tuesday, when she noticed the annoyed looking Ministry owl, clutching a newspaper.

But I only subscribe to The Quibbler...and that\'s not due out till tomorrow.

Opening it up she mumbled a quick apology before taking the paper from the rather snobby looking bird, \"I\'ve got nothing for you.\" she said. The owl turned its head away in an owl sort of huff and flew off, cuffing Ginny sharply on the head.

\"Bloody ministry owls.\"

Looking down at the folded newspaper she distinguished the rather bold type, and realized it was the Prophet, The Quibbler had a much lighter and curvier header. \"I better not get charged for this..\" she opened it up and gasped, sleepiness rushing away and she grabbed the nearest chair and fell in.

\"I..I..better get to work then.\"

Part IV

\"Wotcher Ginny! What are you doing here?\" asked a startled Tonks, as Ginny apparated to the War Plains.

\"Uhh..I read the newspaper..they couldn\'t have..I mean...Professor Snape?\"

\"Yeah, I told Kingsley that you needed the day off case or no case so they transferred Gina from Defense over here, you go back and have yourself a proper lie-down.\"

\"That\'s really nice of you Tonks, but I\'m going to stay on scene.\" Ginny tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.

\"Wotcher, well it\'s up to you. Shacklebot is with the Prophet right now, keeping the nosy buggers up to date, and he\'s kinda on edge, so if you see him try not to ask him too many questions. Silverlock\'s in charge till Shacklebot\'s back, so tell him that you\'re here.\"

\"Alright then, where is he?\"

Tonks pointed towards a large makeshift tent, \"In there, up to his ears in owls.\"

Giving her thanks, Ginny made her way towards the beige tent, entering it she saw three of Shacklebots\' team scurrying around, and Silverlock looking through a long purple scroll, stroking his goatee. Looking up he saw Ginny and gave her a weak smile, \"Ah, Ginevra. Decided to join us have you?\"

Ginny blushed, \"Sorry, I had a...\"

Silverlock waved his hand at her and motioned for her to follow him to a sectioned off part of the tent. It appeared to be a library of sorts, books bearing the names of, Death Eaters of the Century, Ye Olde and Grievious Hexes and, Changing Strategies Volume XIV.

\"Listen, Miss. Weasley, we\'ve just recently got a tip off concerning one Lester Cornelius Malfoy. He is apparently one of what we assume to be many of the people who did this.\"

With shocked eyes Ginny looked at the aged old man, \"Any relation to Draco Malfoy?\"

\"Yes, his cousin, on his fathers side of course. Approximately around the same age, but quite different in appearance.\"

Remembering the sick man from the other night she hesitated, \"Light brown hair? Medium body range?\"

\"You know him?!\"

\"I have seen him in passing, he was there during the tip off last night. Tonks and I went to investigate, undercover.\"

\"Was there anybody with him?\" asked Silverlock looking increasingly excited.

Ginny paused, and Silverlock narrowed his eyes, \"Miss. Weasley, holding information especially in a time like this is a criminal offense.\"

\"Draco Malfoy sir.\"

Nodding his head he said, \"Very good, we suspected as much. Lester appears to not have the proper leadership skills and intelligence to create these new hexes.\" he stopped and glanced at Ginny, \"Okay, the reason why I called you in here is because Tonks is already busy and one of the other metamorphagi is pregnant and the other is somewhere in Czechsolvakia.\" he took a breath, \"We need you to go to Malfoy Manor, the identity has already been entered into Ministry records, you are the half sister of the deceased Bertha Jorkins, Cassidy Jorkins. You are recorded as having spent some time in an isolated ward in Azkaban due to some illegal dabblings in the Dark Arts, you were trying to create a potion that would prolong the effects of the Cruciatus. Since then you have also been recorded as having some suspicious behavior and during the war did not answer the call for the light. After the war you were hunted for treason but have since not been found, status: wanted.\"

Sitting down Ginny sighed, \"Alright. Appearance?\"

\"Of course we want you to have a pleasing appearance, so that your admittance will be made easier..\"

\"Silverlock..\"

\"Yes, well.\" he blushed, \"You realize that some of these adjustments will be made to the...uh, chest region.\"

\"I know, so what else.\"

\"Well, uh how about I just get you the card.\"

\"Fine fine.\"

Part V

\"Okay, you can do this..\" breathed Ginny Weasley turned Cassidy Jorkins, as she edged her way towards the gates of the manor.


A/N: Yes, yes I know Part V is just a line. Okay people come on that link down there isn\'t going to click itself.

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