Something Lost, Something Gained
Chapter Two
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters unless an OC shows up. Then they belong to me and one or two of my friends. Other than that, the characters belong to the genius, J.K. Rowling.
A/n: So how did you guys like that last chapter? Yeah, I know it was a bit short, but hey, at least I got it written. Thanks to all of you who reviewed. Now for chapter two.
"Professor Snape, come quick! There's news on Hermione!" Harry said breathlessly in Snape's office. The second Sirius had arrived Draco had sent Harry after Snape.
"You mean to say that-" Harry cut Snape off.
"Yes, Sirius is back. I don't know what he found out yet, though. I came as soon as he arrived."
"Well then, Mr. Potter, let's go see what news he has for us."
The two rushed out of the office to the Great Hall where Sirius waited with Ron, Draco, Bella, Ginny, and McGonagall.
"All right, Snape's here. Where is she, Sirius? Is she all right? What took you so long?" Draco questioned frantically.
"Slow down, mate. He can't answer the questions all at once." Harry told him, placing a hand on Draco's shoulder.
"I'll answer them, don't worry." Sirius said, looking at everyone. "Now, Malfoy's keeping her in the concealed dungeon room in Malfoy Manor. When I left her, she was fine, but she may very well not be now. The reason I took so long Draco, is that I was the only thing keeping her from being beaten or killed. As long as I stayed in there with her she was fine, he left her alone. The only reason I left is because she told me she'd reveal me to him and then I'd be no good to anyone." When Sirius finished Draco stood up and began walking toward the doors.
"Where do you think you're going?" Snape demanded.
"Where do you think? I'm going to go save Hermione." Draco stated, the worry strong in his voice.
"You aren't going, not yet. We need a strong plan before we go in there and attempt anything." Harry told him, getting nods of agreement from everyone.
"No, we don't have time. By the time we get a plan together she could be dead."
"Draco, it's a chance we'll have to talk. This need to be done right." Ron said, surprising everyone. Of all people, Ron would have been the one to actually agree with Draco, but instead he wanted to do it the logical way, the way Harry said it should be done. Draco new he was defeated. Sighing he sat back down and listened to everyone give ideas on how to rescue Hemione.
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Hermione awoke to someone hovering over her. When her eyes adjusted she saw it was Lucius Malfoy. She chocked back her fear and remembered what Sirius told her.
'I've got to be strong... I've got to be strong.' Hermione thought.
"So, mudblood, where's that mutt?" Lucius spat.
"W-what are you talking about?" Hermione asked, trying hard not to let the fear show in her voice.
"The dog, where is it?"
"I-I don't know. He was here when I fell asleep. That's the last time I saw him." she lied.
"Why don't I believe you? Hm?"
"I-I would never lie to you. I swear, I'm telling the truth."
"Oh really? You better be because I decide whether you live or not." A sadistic smile crossed Lucius's face and Hermione got worried.
"Looks like no one is here to protect you anymore. What is the little mudblood going to do now? Huh? What are you going to do?"
Hermione's breathing increased and she sat up, leaning against the stone wall.
"Stand up, bitch!" Lucius demanded. Slowly Hermione stood up, hoping he wouldn't hurt her.
"You're moving too slow, mudblood!" The next thing out of Hermione's mouth was screaming as pain shot through her body.
A/n: Hmm...what DID Lucius do to poor Hermione? Will Draco get to her in time? What will he do if he doesn't?