Rating:
PG-13
House:
Astronomy Tower
Genres:
Romance Mystery
Era:
Multiple Eras
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire Order of the Phoenix Quidditch Through the Ages Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Stats:
Published: 10/31/2004
Updated: 02/17/2005
Words: 21,658
Chapters: 7
Hits: 2,647

Dark Lord's Little Helper

StarryGazer

Story Summary:
When Ginny is stuck with Draco for the summer, she uncovers a plot to kill Harry, and discovers an unlikely ally in the demanding aristocrat. But being seen as a little girl and the son of a former Death Eater can really put a damper on the victory parade. How will they get anyone to believe them, when they don’t even trust each other? Draco realizes he’s to be given over to the Dark Lord to join his army and have a ‘man’ made out of him, he does the right thing and becomes a 'conscientious objector.' Turning to Dumbledore, he is placed temporarily with the Weasleys, who do their best to make his life a nightmare.

Chapter 01
10/31/2004

When Ginny is stuck with Draco for the summer, she uncovers a plot to kill Harry, and discovers an unlikely ally in the demanding aristocrat. But being seen as a little girl and the son of a former Death Eater can really put a damper on the victory parade. How will they get anyone to believe them, when they don’t even trust each other? Draco realizes he’s to be given over to the Dark Lord to join his army and have a ‘man’ made out of him, he does the right thing and becomes a 'conscientious objector.' Turning to Dumbledore, he is placed temporarily with the Weasleys, who do their best to make his life a nightmare.

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Chapter 02
11/15/2004

Now that Draco has fled his cowardly parents, he’s going to need somewhere to stay. Can anyone say, Ritz-Carlton, please? However, Draco’s accommodations are up to Dumbledore, and he feels the boy would benefit from a trip to the Burrow.

Words: 2,140
Hits: 331
Chapter 03
11/27/2004

Draco Malfoy, Aristocrat and traitor to the Dark Lord, is stuck at the Burrow until school starts. Ginny is certain Draco is up to no good. Draco is certain that Ginny is crazy. They might both be right.

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Chapter 04
12/11/2004

In which Harry screams in the night, Ginny and Draco overhear, a sandwich is eaten, and Draco most definitely does not flirt. He merely adapts to a difficult situation by attempting to create an ally out of Ginny. Yeah, thatÕs it.

Words: 3,767
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Chapter 05
12/18/2004

In which much weeding is done, a prank is played, and Draco and Ginny discuss ‘winning’ vs. ‘losing.’ Which is not as clear cut as you might think.

Words: 4,238
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Chapter 06
01/25/2005

Ginny takes the initiative to find out what’s going on, and Draco sulks. Since the Order is having a meeting, Ginny figures it's the perfect time to try to get to the bottom of things. Unfortunately, she's not the only one prowling around...

Words: 2,594
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Chapter 07
02/17/2005

Draco and Ginny head back to Hogwarts, where they will have to work hard if they want to continue to see each other. Meanwhile, others are working hard to make sure neither Draco nor Harry survive the school year.

Words: 2,955
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