Title: Soul Bonds Through War
Rating: T though the rating may change to M later I am not sure.
Pairing: Cedric Diggory/Hermione Granger
Summary: Sequel to 'Saving Of Souls' Hermione and Cedric are learning to deal with the fact their souls are bonded together and fighting in a war against Voldermort on top of that. What happens when the Dark Lord finds out the truth and wants the power of the soul bond for himself?
Disclaimer: I do not own anyone or anything from Harry Potter!
AN: So I have gotten many messages wondering when the sequel to 'Saving of Souls' would be up and because of the demand for this story I decided to start writing the sequel now. Chapters may be short, but I have a lot going on and I will try to update regularly every few days if I can.
Shadows played in corners of an old muggle farm house that had not been used in years. Weeds crawled up among the outer edges of the now grayish trim that had many years ago been a vibrant blue. Voices could often be heard from coming inside of the home though the locals claimed it to be ghosts and that is one of the main reasons people avoided this place if they could. If anyone had any clue as to what really resided inside of the house, they would be wishing for ghosts because in truth that would be the lesser of the two evils.
"Tell me again Lucius." The words were a hiss which echoed off the walls in the dark living room full of moldy furniture that had not been used in decades. "Tell me how this boy survived the killing curse given by my own hand."
The blond haired death eater cringed at the sound of his master's voice. He knew that if he was unable to give Voldermort the answers he wanted there would be pain in the end. "I am not sure my lord. There have been whispers, rumors about old magic, something that hasn't been seen for centuries. I know the mudblood is somehow involved, but that is all we know. All of our inside sources can't seem to get any real concrete evidence. Whatever is happening, it is clear that Dumbledore doesn't want the information getting out."
Voldermort reached down to run his hand along Nagini's slick skin. "Then it is of upmost importance that we find out what he is hiding. You say Potter's muggle friend is somehow involved? If she is somehow related to saving this boy's life then we must know how she did it. My plans for Potter cannot be stopped because of some muggleborn. You are going to find out what Dumbledore is hiding or your wife and son will pay the price. Do not fail me Lucius."
"I will find what you need my lord." He replied bowing down on one knee in a show of respect. "If I may make a suggestion, I feel that if anyone was to know anything, I think it would be Severus. Should I send him an owl requesting for him to meet with me?"
Voldermort let out a sigh. "Do what you must Lucius, but remember that Severus has his own mission and you are not to pawn yours off on him. Request his help if you think it will be fruitful, but only his help. Whether this mission fails or succeeds is all on you and I hope I will not have to remind you of what you are going to lose should you not get the answers I seek."
Lucius nodded, feeling the weight of the threat on his shoulders. "Yes my lord, I will not fail you."
"See that you don't." The snakelike man hissed as he leaned forward in his seat. "If old magic is involved as you seem to think, I must have it. In the wrong hands old magic could be dangerous and the last thing I need is another distraction. If Severus does not have the answers you seek then I demand for the girl to be brought in. If the magic she has isn't anything worthy of my attention then I will use her to hurt Harry Potter. He would not have survived for as long as he has without her. Either way the girl will prove to be useful."
Draco's father nodded once more. "What of the boy my lord? If I have to bring in the mudblood would you like for him to be brought in as well? From what I can gather they are in a relationship together and if she will not give you the answers then he may be persuaded too."
"The boy is nothing." Voldermort stated with a dismissing wave of his hand. "If it comes to it feel free to kill him. I do not need him to get answers if I want them. You of all people know that I have my own ways of getting any information I want. If you can bring the boy in without him putting up much of a struggle, but if it becomes too much then kill him and this time make sure he stays dead."
As Lucius left he actually had to admit that a part of him, the part that was still human and could feel emotional pain and empathy for another, felt bad for Hermione Granger and Cedric Diggory. He knew firsthand what it was like to be tortured by the dark lord and he wouldn't wish that anyone, even the mudblood. He may wish her dead, but he would wish her to have a quick death and he knew Voldermort would not give her that. He could draw it out for month's if he so desired or even years. Lucius could only hope that he wouldn't have to be present for the torture. It was going to be hard enough to live with himself as it was. The only reason he was still following Voldermort was because he knew the lives his wife and son depended on it. It was better to help reign in hell than to serve in heaven and that is truly what being a death eater was, it was like serving in hell.
TBC…
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