Hermione walked up to the old looking estate, with her vision blurred that's how it looked anyway. She made it to the door before she collapsed against it. Lucius felt someone enter his wards and walk up to the door. Lucius walked over to the door and opened it carefully with his wand drawn. "Granger?" He asked a little confused; although he would recognize that curly head of brown hair anywhere; it was Hermione's turn to look up at him a little confused.

"H-how did I- why?" She stuttered out then collapsed against the door frame.

"Shit…" He cursed and bent down to pick her up. Lucius scooped her up then took her inside; setting her down on the couch he gently tried to rouse her. "Miss Granger, wake up. Come on that's it, wake up…" He cooed gently as she started to stir.

"M-Mr. Malfoy? Why?" She asked confused, as she should have been, the Malfoys have been nothing but trouble for her.

"You were outside, I wouldn't let you die, Miss Granger, if anything, after time I have come to respect you very much. It would be a shame if you were to die of this at your age." He explained and gently helped her sit up as he lit a fire with his wand. "Tippy." He called the house elf.

"Yessir! What does the master need from Tippy, Sir?" She asked with a smile, happy to be able to do something. "Or the Misses?" She asked politely, with a bow.

"Blankets and some food, soup please." Lucius said and Tippy nodded then left with a crack making Hermione wince. "I'm sorry my dear, that's one thing that can't be helped." Lucius told her as he made a glass of water appear and helped her sip on it slowly.

"T-thank you, Mr. Malfoy… b-but I don't want to impose…" Hermione said, attempting to get up, only to become dizzy forcing her to sit back down.

"No, come now my dear, you should really stay. You're not well." He explained to her gently and Tippy cracked back in. Lucius thanked her with a small smile and bow of his head as he took the blankets and draped them around her cold form.

"O-Okay..." She agreed then made room for him to sit with her. Lucius chuckled and moved over to her with the bowl of soup and plate of bread. He magically moved a small table over to them then scooted closer to her. Lucius put a light cooling charm on the soup and held a spoon up to her mouth. Hermione blushed at this but took it anyway, albeit slowly. She wouldn't have been able to keep it steady if she would have tried to feed herself. After a few spoonful's she accio-ed a piece of bread to her and munched on it carefully, making sure not to make a mess. Lucius smiled at her and moved to get up. "A-ah, Mr. Malfoy, I'm sorry if I have kept you from anything…" She admitted looking down sheepishly. Lucius wondered where her usual know-it-all self was hiding at the display of such a persona.

"No, no, only some reading. If you would like..." He started and looked her over, noticing half of the soup is gone and she ate two and a half pieces of bread. "As I was saying, perhaps if you feel up to it, I could escort you to the library?" Lucius asked making his way back over to her. Then all of the sudden Hermione's face lit up and a small smile graced her lips.

"I would love to…" She admitted quietly, looking up into his, dare she think beautiful blue-grey eyes, they were just captivating. "Are you sure I'm not imposing, I mean I wouldn't want to upset anyone by being here." She looked sheepish again so Lucius walked over to her and offered his hand.

"My dear it is only you and I, you must not have heard about Narcissa." Lucius explained as she bit her lip then moved the blankets and took his hand.

"I thought they were only rumors, so you two really divorced then?" Hermione asked curiously as Lucius tucked her hand in the crook of his elbow. Hermione smiled and held onto his arm with her other hand above the one in the crook of his arm. Lucius nodded but beamed down at her as she folded the blankets with a flick of her hand.

"Such power for a young witch like yourself." He praised her and Hermione's cheeks flushed, she looked down hiding behind her hair. Lucius saw it as a chance to get a little closer and tucked her hair behind her ear. "Come now Miss Granger you shouldn't hide such a pretty face." He chastised her playfully. She let out a small giggle then covered her mouth. Lucius flashed her a bright smile and continued to lead the way. About half way there Hermione found herself leaning into him and resting her head on his arm. Lucius stopped and looked down at her. "Miss Granger? Are you quite alright?" He asked suddenly worried, while he didn't mind having her lean against him, he hoped that it wasn't because of her weak state.

"Yes, quite." She smiled up at him then laid her head against his arm again. Lucius smiled back, reaching over to smooth some of the hair out of her face. Hermione bit her lip and leaned into his hand; Lucius chuckled at her and moved his arm to wrap around her waist, holding her against his person. "Thank you, you know you're really warm." Hermione admitted nuzzling against his side, leaning her head against his chest.

"Am I now?" He asked with a small smirk; Hermione nodded smiling brightly up at him as he led her to the library. Lucius opened the door walking them both into the library; Lucius led her over to a plush couch and sat down next to her.

"M-may I just lay here for a few minutes and rest?" Hermione asked as Lucius held her against his side

"Of course, my dear! Take as long as you need to rest. I'm sure you are tired." He soothed her as he rubbed her back gently. Hermione nodded and soon found herself beginning to fall asleep curled into his side.

"T-thank you, Mr. Malfoy." Hermione told him as she was almost asleep.

"Oh, please, call me Lucius, alright Hermione?" He asked and she nodded slightly, already out.