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Me: Do I own Harry Potter?

My friend Ashley: No…

Me: How about Labyrinth?

Ashley: No?

Me Damn it kid!

She realized what he was saying, and also how close they were because she spun around. They were face to face.

"How sweet, what are you two up to. Regulus, who's your new friend?" A voice with a clear London accent called out from behind them.

They turned around to see a tall, blonde figure. If Hermione had looked closer she would have noticed that the man had not only one blue eye, but a green one as well.

"Lucius Malfoy," Hermione growled, she pulled her wand on the man before her. Regulus had to pull her back before she could attack the man she thought to be his cousin 's husband. But his in-law had two blue eyes, and this man did not.

The blonde summoned Hermione's wand before she could hex him into the next dimension.

"Hey!" she shouted in protest, still struggling to get out of Regulus' hold. He loosened his grip so as not to hurt her, but still have a fair grip on the girl. "Hermione listen," Regulus said, struggling to keep his grip, "I don't know if Lucius ever did, but this man won't hurt you," Hermione calmed, for some reason, trusting the dark-haired stranger.

"If you are all set," the mysterious blonde interrupted, boredom written on his face, "My name is Jareth. Before I tell you anything else, I want you to know that this isn't even the beginning, grab my arm. Hermione, hesitant to go near the man, had grabbed Regulus' hand as he latched onto Jareth's arm.

It was much like apparition, the non-faes decided as they felt a familiar tug in their naval. They arrived at a cliff side overlooking a never-ending maze. In the center of the maze was a castle, fit for a king, a king of Goblins they would soon discover.

"Woah…" Hermione and Regulus mumbled at the same time. Jareth smirked at their response, "Now Ms. Granger why are you here? I don't recall snatching a child from you-"

He was cut off by Hermione's exclamation of, "You're a snatcher!"

"No I am not! I am a fae," He proclaimed proudly, "Now this is the Labyrinth. Now why are you here?"

"I am here," Hermione huffed, "to find Sirius Black, Regulus' older brother."

"Sirius…" Regulus whispered.

"There is only one other human here other than Regulus and yourself. He resides at the castle, beyond the Goblin City, at the center of the Labyrinth. I have never asked his name and I've only spoken to him once, to offer him residence at my castle. He accepted, after a fight, and he said, 'If I must, I must'."

"Ok, how do I get to him and get out of here?" Hermione asked so she could get started.

"You would have to fight your way through the Labyrinth. You could, however, just leave now. I'll even you take Regulus with if he wishes," Jareth mused, the smirk had long since left his face, showing he meant business.

"No way," Hermione stood her ground.

"Very well," Jareth sighed, "If you are sure I'll tell you the rules."
"Positive," Hermione assured.

Jareth smiled, "One; you'll have thirteen hours in which you have to solve the Labyrinth. You'll know when you have failed because of this," Jareth pointed to a clock residing in front of one of the cave side. She noted that it was like the Weasley's clock in one sense; it did not have twelve numbers (The Weasley's shows where people were, this one went up to thirteen)

"Two;" Jareth ticked off, "Even if you fail I'll allow you to take Regulus back with you, considering you will enter with him. This is again, if he wishes." Regulus smiles thinking that he would love that.

"Third; you may receive help from anyone/ thing that offers help." Jareth smirks knowing that many of his residents are the opposite of helpful.

"Lastly; anyone you find and can bring with you to the castle, can leave with you. Well I believe that about sums it up. I wish you luck and will see you soon. I will most likely drop in to see how you are doing."

Jareth disappeared with a grin, and Hermione turned to Regulus. "SO…. Do you 'wish' to help me?"

Regulus grabbed her hand yet again and nodded.

"Your wish is my command," Hermione said and squeezed his hand.