They were separated the moment they were grabbed. Each heard a simultaneous CRACK as the forced Apparition tore them apart.

Hermione could feel the tall man next to her, leading through the darkness. She detected a faint spell as they came to a door. The door opened into an average-size room with wool rugs on the floor and a fire in the hearth. Furniture was sparse, but Hermione could make out the form of Voldemort sitting in an over-stuffed chair, illuminated by the fire.

"Lucius," he hissed.

The man beside her spoke, "What should we do with our Mrs. Snape?"