Chapter One
The Attack
DISCLAIMER: I, sadly, do not own the amazing piece of literature that is Harry Potter. It all belongs to the amazing J.K. Rowling. I only manipulate her characters to satisfy my own pleasure.
"Momma? Momma wake up!" Alexander's voice broke as he shook his mother's lifeless body. Tears ran down Alexander's face as he ran to the fireplace. His hand shook as he threw the floo powder down. "Uncle Marcus's!"
Marcus Flint jumped as his fireplace roared to life, and his best friend's son ran out. Tears, hyperventilating, and all. "Uncle Marcus, Uncle Marcus, help!" Alexander screamed as he ran into Marcus's legs. "Whoa, whoa. Alex, what happened?" "Mommy! She won't wake up!" Marcus's eyes grew to the size of saucers as he listened to Alexander. He sent a patronus to Blaise, Draco, Theodore and Adrian as he ran to the fireplace. Alexander not far behind.
Marcus paced outside of Hermione's room as he waited for the rest of the group to get to St. Mungos. "Where are they?" He muttered to himself. "It's been over an hour!" Marcus growled as he saw Blaise, Draco, Theodore and Adrian running down the hall. Marcus closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose in an attempt to calm himself. "Is she okay?! What happened?!" The four of them chorused together, almost as if they had practiced it.
"She was attacked by Death Eaters. She wasn't killed, but she does have a few broken ribs, and a broken ankle. She just came back from surgery. You would know that though, if you had been here!" Marcus snarled. Blaise stepped forward, and put his hand on Marcus's shoulder. "Man, calm down. You know how much Hermione means to us. We were fighting a case. We couldn't just get up and leave. We got here as fast as we could. Trust me. " "By the way, where's Alexander?" Adrian asked. His nose crinkled with curiosity as he looked around, trying to find the 6 year old. "Narcissa came and got him about half an hour ago. She took him to the cottage out by the sea, if I can recall." Marcus answered.
"Malfoy Gardens?" Draco and Theo asked together. "Yeah, that's it!" "She used to take Theo and I there all the time when we were little. To get away from our fathers, and when You – Know – Who was residing in my house." Draco said, his eyes clouded over with memories. Adrian shook his head at the blonde. "It was the best place to go when we needed to get away from everything, or just clear our heads. I can promise you that after just being there today" "And probably tomorrow." Marcus interjected. "It'll become one of his favorite places. I'm sure of it." Theo stated.
"Um, are you here for a Miss Hermione Granger?" A healer questioned the large group. "Yes! Is she okay?" Blaise asked frantically. The healer smiled at him. "Yes, she's okay. We gave her some blood-replenishing potion, but she does have two broken ribs, and a broken ankle. She doesn't have to wear a cast; instead we healed her ankle enough that she just has to wear a walking boot for three to four months. Her ribs are healing up nicely, and those should be fine in about three or four hours. She'll have some mild pain, but it's nothing some pain relief potion can't fix. I'll make sure to send her home with some of that, a vial of draught of peace, and some dreamless sleep potion." "When can she be discharged?" Marcus questioned. "Tomorrow morning. She can be released at 9:30." The healer gave them all a smile and started walking back to the ward that Hermione was residing in.
They all gave each other a look. "Well. What do we do now?" Theo let the question hang in the air, waiting for someone to answer. "How about, we go get Alexander some pajamas and clothes; as he can just stay at Malfoy Gardens with my mother tonight and while we get Hermione home and settled tomorrow; and then we all go back to Flint Estates and clear our heads." Draco suggested. Marcus blinked and tuned to look at the young Malfoy. "You, my dearest ferret friend-" Blaise and Theo snickered and Adrian gave an amused smile as Draco glared at Marcus who just continued talking. "Are a genius." The imposing man stated as he turned on his heel, and started to walk out of St. Mungos.
"Well that's that I guess." Adrian said as he started walking after Marcus.
The remaining three gave each other a look, and walked out, following the other two."
A/N: Well guys, that's my first chapter. The next chapter WILL be longer! I really hope you guys like it, so leave me reviews telling me what you like, and what you think I should fix! I'm always open to constructive criticism (:
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