Awww you guys are so sweet! Cookies for everyone (that is if you are within a 100 foot radius of where I am) But its the thought that counts! Well here's chapter 8. Hope you like.

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Chapter 8

Severus looked at Abigail as they collected the certain flower she was looking for. She was quite the ball of joy. Severus was reminded of a puppy. She had blonde hair that hung to her waist. She was small but defiantly had womanly curves. Her dainty little mouth seemed to always curl up into a smile. As if she knew a secret and was waiting to share it with everyone. Severus smirked and helped her gather all the flowers she needed. She practically jumped up and down telling him all about her potion. She had graduated top of his Potions class, and he was impressed with her progress. He actually found himself actually starting to relax around her. She seemed to shine, glow almost. He hadn't seen something like that since Lily, it was a nice change from the simpering fakes he usually was around. The woman was smiling at him again and he had an overwhelming urge to smile back at her. Her bright blue eyes were entirely focused on him, as if he was the only person on the entire planet that could capture her attention and for all he knew he probably was.

"How much of this do you need?" She smiled broadly at him.

"This should be enough." She put the flowers in a small bag that hung from her waist. She held out her arm. "Well, should we be heading out? I think that you must be dying to read all my notes. I can see it!" Severus rolled his eyes but the small witch was right. He was defiantly curious to see what she was coming up with. He gave a slow nod and walked over to her. She wiggled her elbow and he sighed and once again rolled his eyes. He held out his arm and she grabbed on to it tightly. She waved her wand and they Apperated.


Draco and Pansy landed in the foyer of the Manor. Draco shifted the now sleeping Hermione in his arms.

"Should we take her to her room?" Pansy glared at him.

"No! Are you stupid?" Pansy folded her arms over her chest. "She needs to sleep somewhere close to us. Just in case she wakes up." Draco shook his head.

"All the rooms are closed up. There are no more rooms." Pansy smirked.

"There is… one room." Draco's eyes widened.

"No! We are not putting her in there!" Pansy looked thoughtful.

"We are. Because she needs to be with friends and I am refusing to let her be put back in that room! She is going to sleep in Lucius's room. No questions asked!?" Draco sighed, knowing he could never win an argument with that look on her face.

"Okay, hun." Pansy smiled and gave Draco a quick kiss.

"Lets put her into bed, than we can relax for a few moments." Draco nodded and they headed up the stairs. The walk was slightly long but Draco wasn't worried about Hermione weighing him down. She had lost so much weight that she felt like she was a small child. These thoughts worried Draco but his worrisome thoughts were cut short as they had reached the master bedroom. Pansy opened the door and led Draco inside. The room was dark but it had an odd comforting feel to it. Draco was reminded painfully of his father, who was probably back in Azkaban right about now. Draco sighed and watched as Pansy pulled back the dark blue covers on the bed so Draco could put Hermione down. He laid her gently near the middle of the bed and Pansy pulled the covers back up. She sighed and brushed some of Hermione's hair off her face. Draco kissed her forehead and grasped Pansy's hand. They quietly left the room and shut the door. Draco watched as Pansy warded it carefully.

"You are such a caring person Pans. Everyday you show me why I love you." Pansy smiled at him.

"And everyday you show me that you aren't the person I met in school." Pansy looked at the door her smile fading. "I hope that she will be alright. She seems so lonely and its tearing her up." Draco nodded and pulled her in for a hug.

"We will find a way to put her back together. Now that Potter and the girl are back. We can all put her back together."


Lucius stood in front of the minister and slowly raised his hand. Shacklebolt placed his wand into it.

"There you go. And your Apperation License will arrive at the manor tomorrow. But you may apperate to the Manor without it for tonight. I guess you are quite tired." Lucius didn't say anything but simply looked at his wand. It felt good to have his magic flowing through him again. "Now I just need you to sign this for me." Lucius looked at him but signed with the offered quill. He could feel the magic of the Wizard's Oath settling over him. He rolled his shoulders and pocketed his wand. The Minister smiled at him.

"Keep her safe. I don't want anything happening to her." Lucius gave a curt nod then Apperated out of the office. He landed gently out side of the manor. It was pouring outside but he shrugged it off. He was nearly a free man and it felt good to be outside once again. He waved his wand and threw up some strong wards around the property. He made sure there was no holes then walked through the gates and headed towards the house. Lightening flashed, lighting up the laneway before settling back into darkness. The thunder rumbled across the sky, and Lucius turned his face up towards the rain. By the time he reached the Manor, he was soaked. He carefully placed secure wards around the house just incase anyone got through his first set. He defiantly wasn't going to take any chances this time around. He was going to make sure Hermione was safe in his home. This he would promise her. Lucius opened the door quietly and slipped inside, he waved his wand and was dry once more. It was quiet, he slowly walked up the stairs to his room. He reached the door and noticed the wards. He drew his wand slowly and pointed it as the door knob turned.


Hermione woke up to the rumbling of thunder. It seemed to shake the whole house. The room she was in was dark and she wasn't sure exactly where she was. She slowly pulled back the covers and set her feet on the floor. She was wearing a long black t-shirt and nothing else other than her underwear. The shirt was defiantly a man's. She sniffed it carefully, sawdust, soap and spice. Defiantly not Draco's. She slowly stood up and a lightening flash lit up the room. She stiffened. She was in Lucius's room. She felt like an intruder and slowly walked towards the door. She slowly turned the door knob and slowly opened the door. She came face to face with a wand and let out a shriek. The man quickly covered her mouth and pulled her against him so her back was to his chest. Her heart beat frantically. Inside her head the voice was screaming. No escape! No escape!


Lucius held her for a few more seconds. That was the last thing he had expected to come out of his room. A scantily dressed Hermione Granger. He let her go and turned her around so she could see him.

"Its okay. Its only me. Now tell me what you were doing in my room wearing my t-shirt?" Hermione gave him a wide-eyed stare. He still held her wrist and could feel her pulse rate slowly return to a safer speed, although it still fluttered as he slowly caressed the spot with his thumb.

"I don't know." She looked truly puzzled. "I was at the hospital and I asked Draco to take me here. I fell asleep. I don't know why he put me in there." Lucius smirked, he had to admit she looked rather tempting with her sleep mused hair and standing there in just his t-shirt. He stepped closer and her back pressed against the door. She looked up at him with wide eyes.

"I didn't think he would put me there I swear!" Lucius chuckled darkly.

"You shouldn't swear, Hermione." He leaned down till he was mere centimeters from her mouth. "Its not nice." He could feel her trembling and slowly he wrapped his arms around her. Her skin was like ice and her pulse was still slightly erratic. His cheek rested against the top of her head. Her hair tickled his face and he could smell her shampoo. It had a slight floral smell. Her shoulders started shaking violently. He frowned.

"What is it?" He pulled her till she was at arm's length. Tears fell freely down her face.

"I thought you were in Azkaban. I thought your weren't coming back." Lucius pulled her once again into his arms. Stroking her back gently.

"Silly witch." Lucius sighed. He had made the right choice. "I couldn't leave you unprotected. What kind of man would I be, if I left a woman unprotected while I gallivanted across the countryside?" Hermione didn't reply, just moved closer to him. Her face buried in his chest. He sighed once again and scooped her into his arms. He pushed the door open with his foot. Hermione's eyes went wide.

"You aren't thinking… you seriously don't want… to… to…" Lucius looked smug and stepped into the darkness. Lightening flashed and the thunder rumbled.

"My dear lady if I wanted to ravish you. You would be thoughrally ravished by now." He walked towards the bed. "Not that you aren't tempting but I have had a long day. I would like to sleep and if Draco put you here then there must be no other room available for you. Seems how I don't plan on giving up my bed we will sleep in the same bed for tonight, then different accommodations will be found for you in the morning." Hermione just nodded, her eyes already starting to close. Lucius laid her gently on the bed and pulled the dark blankets to cover her. He moved to the other side of the large bed and sat down. He pulled off his boots and his socks and set them on the floor. He undid the buttons of his shirt and slipped it off. He stood up and pulled off his pants before sitting back down.

"Lucius?" Hermione's voice was thick with sleep and Lucius smirked.

"Yes?" He felt her shift on the bed.

"Why aren't you in Azkaban?" The wizard sighed. This was defiantly not a discussion he wanted to have right now.

"I will tell you in the morning." The witch mumbled something before rolling back over and falling asleep. Lucius pulled back the covers and slipped under them. He didn't have to wait long to slip into a dreamless sleep.


Draco ate his breakfast slowly, waiting for the paper to arrive. It didn't take long before Xavier flew in with the Daily Prophet. Draco took the paper gently and fed the owl a piece of bacon before sending him back to the owlry. He took a sip of coffee and opened the paper. He took another drink and choked on it. Pansy rushed over and gently pounded on his back till her could breath again.

"What was that all about?" Draco pointed a finger at the paper. Pansy looked over his shoulder at the headline of the paper. Her mouth dropped open.

Lucius Malfoy Gets Out After Only Five Years

By Auburn Rowly

It seems money can by anything. Early this morning Minister Shacklebolt called a press meeting to discuss that he had let the notorious ex-Death Eater, and extreme You-Know-Who supporter, out of prison, after serving only five years out of his life sentence. When questioned the Minister simply replied that he believed Lucius Malfoy to be reformed and would make a productive citizen to the wizarding world. In addition to his release, his record was expunged, his wand was returned, as well as his Apperation license. When asked if the Elder Malfoy had paid him off the Minister laughed and said no that Lucius Malfoy seemed rather hesitant to leave the prison. His eyes seemed to twinkle and he added. "I am sure Lucius Malfoy will be quite happy with his new occupation and probably won't wait to get started in his new job." This comment left me puzzled but the Minister called the meeting to a close before more question were fired his way. I am starting to believe Lucius Malfoy may have put a spell on the Minister as, he has been relaxed and happy. After the past few weeks of dark brooding, this new change has caused quite an uproar. Maybe they Minister and Malfoy have a little side dish, in their relationship. A man must have needs after five years without anyone to keep him... company. Till next time, this is Auburn Rowly.

Pansy giggled and Draco scowled up at her.

"What is so damn funny?" Pansy bit back another giggle and pointed at the last three sentences. "I still don't get it."

"Maybe they Minister and Malfoy have a little side dish, in their relationship. A man must have needs after five years without anyone to keep him... company." Pansy squeezed his shoulders gently, giggling slightly. "Think about it for a few seconds." Draco did and it finally dawned on him.

"Ewww! That is sick! Ew. Ew. Ew. Not an image I wanted to see! Ew!" Pansy laughed.

"I dunno. Hot man sex involving Lucius Malfoy. Sounds steamy." Draco looked appalled and Pansy burst out laughing. "I'm kidding, babe. I'm kidding." Draco still shuddered and pushed the paper away from his plate with a look of horror.

"I am pretty sure my dad is as straight as they come. I highly doubt he would even think about doing that." Pansy chuckled and kissed his cheek.

"Well, lets drop the subject and do something more productive." She patted his chest and walked into the kitchen. Draco smiled. Another cooking lesson? He sure hoped it ended like the last one.


Lucius woke up to a small body in his arms. Soft hair brushed his face as he looked down. Her forehead rested against his chest and she seemed to have a small smile gracing her tempting lips. Lucius sighed. It had been along time since he had woken up to a woman in his arms. He admitted that it felt good. Him and Narcissa had not slept together since Draco was born. He had not taken any mistresses while he was married. He had after all taken an oath, and he was an honorable man. Narcissa on the other hand had no problems sleeping around with different men. Lucius thought about his ex-wife. She had been extremely thin. Borderline anorexic if he remembered correctly. Not meat on her any where. He ran his hand slowly down Hermione's arm. Not like this witch. He always like his witch's healthy looking. Sure she had lost a few pounds, but who wouldn't have in her situation. She had already started to gain it back. Lucius smiled to himself and slowly untangled himself from Hermione's arms, and walked over to the closet. He threw on a pair of dark jeans, not bothering with a shirt he walked out the door. He walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. He walked into a war zone. Flour was every where and Pansy and Draco stood in the middle of the chaos like three year olds with their hands being caught in a cookie jar. Lucius raised one eyebrow and looked at his son.

"Having fun?" Draco nodded quickly, Lucius rolled his eyes and walked over to the fridge. He pulled out an apple and then shut it again. He looked at the flour covered couple. "Let me leave, then you can continue this little war." He walked by Pansy and leaned down.

"Get something in his hair. He hates that." Pansy grinned evilly and Lucius chuckled as he walked out. He could hear them starting to go at it again when the door bell rang. He decided to ignore it for a few seconds so he could look through the mail. The doorbell was rung again and again until Lucius cursed darkly then walked over. He pulled it open roughly and glared at the person on the other side. Narcissa's blue eyes stared up at him. He noticed how her eyes raked over his uncovered chest.

"Well, Lucius. I see you filled out." Lucius glared at her.

"I see you haven't." She shot him a scathing look which he ignored. He was no longer married to the witch, so he had no qualms of letting his opinions of her show. "What are you doing here, Narcissa." The woman gave him a heated look, which made Lucius's skin crawl.

"I'm moving back in. I read the paper. I want you back." Lucius scoffed.

"Why don't you run off with another one of your little boys?" Narcissa glared at him.

"I want you back. You are a free man now. Completely free of the charges placed against you. I want you back, now." Lucius stared at her with cold grey eyes.

"No. You only want my statice. Not me. You always liked powerful wizards. Not any more, Narcissa. I washed my hands of you when you left me to rot in the prison cell." she glared at him.

"That wasn't my fault. Roberto wanted to marry me!" Lucius smirked at her.

"Didn't last long did it?" She snarled at him.

"Move! Let me back into my home!" Lucius looked around.

"This isn't your home anymore, Narcissa. I suggest you leave before I get angry." Narcissa sneered at him. It was quite disturbing on her face.

"You don't have the balls to hit me! You are too much of a coward!?" Lucius's face turned dark and his knuckles turned white from where he was holding the door. He opened his mouth.

"Lucius?" Hermione's voice snapped him out of it. He looked at the stairs. She was standing near the middle, still wearing his t-shirt and nothing else. Her face was perplexed as she slowly rubbed her eyes. "Whose at the door? The doorbell woke me up." He smiled at her.

"Its no one. You can go back to bed. I was heading up there before, the door bell rang. Wanting to call the elves for breakfast in bed actually." Hermione smiled at him. She still carried the bruises but Lucius ignored them.

"You don't have to." Lucius shook his head.

"But I want to. And what I want I get because I'm-"

"Lucius Malfoy. I know. You still don't need to." Lucius shrugged. Narcissa took his distraction and barged in. Hermione looked at her with wide eyes.

"Narcissa?" The older woman looked up with venomous eyes. Taking in her attire and the conversation that just went on.

"You!? You little tramp! This is why you won't come back to me? Because your banging this bimbo?" Narcissa's voice rose. Lucius glared at her.

"No. I don't want to be with you. It has nothing to do with whether I am sleeping with some one else or not." Narcissa ignored him. She was shaking in rage. Her eyes trained on Hermione.

"Did you trick him? Did you spread your legs on the first date to get him?" To her great surprise Hermione started laughing, fueling her rage even more that her being dressed in just Lucius's shirt.

"I did not pry Lucius into my life with a sexual favors. Draco actually brought me here. Not your ex-husband. I am not actually sleeping with either of them." Hermione stopped. She turned to lucius. "Wait? Does last night count?" Hermione descended the stairs and stood beside Lucius staring at the other woman with stark amusement. Narcissa bristled at her comment. Lucius was surprised. Hermione could play hard ball. He gently caressed her bare arm and leaned down next to her ear. Brushing her hair out of the way.

"How very Slytherin of you." Hermione smirked, and looked up at him innocently.

"I've been taking lessons from Draco." Lucius chuckled. He looked at his ex-wife, then back to Hermione.

"Yes, Hermione. Last night counts." He said with a sly grin. Hermione smirked once more and watched the other woman's face turn red. Hermione chuckled and patted Lucius's arm gently before trailing her fingers down the exposed skin. Scars criss-crossed his back and he had some on his arms and chest. Hermione traced one with a finger tip before heading towards the kitchen, Lucius watched her with a slight smile and hooded eyes. Narcissa watched the little display with anger before she snapped. She whipped out her wand and threw a hex at Hermione's retreating back.


Severus woke up to someone putting a plate of bacon and eggs in front of him before slightly shaking him awake. He looked up from his position slumped over the desk.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep, Ms. Deveaux." Abigail smiled.

"No problem! And call me Abigail." She flopped in the chair beside him and stole a piece of bacon off his plate. "So you find out what is wrong with the potion?" Severus nodded before also taking a piece and slowly chewing it. Abigail squirmed in her seat.

"Well?" Severus repressed a grin. She was really squirming. He shrugged.

"There is nothing really wrong with it. The research is sound. The ingredients are correct. But. There is a small mistake that was passed over." He looked at her suddenly upset expression before quickly finishing his statement. "It was a very small mistake. I would have missed it if I had been the one to develop the process." She brightened up slightly.

"Then can we go to my lab so you can help me fix it?" Her tone was hopeful and Severus pretended to be thoughtful.

"I'm not sure…" She bounced up and down in her chair.

"Please?" Severus shook his head with a smile.

"Why not? I want to see you brew some of this potion, to see if you need any way to improve." Abigail beamed at him.

"Thank you!" Severus grimaced.

"Please don't go on one of those thank you rampages. Please." She giggled and looked at him with bright blue eyes.

"Sorry."


Well what do you think? I have school for the next few days and don't know when the next chapter will be up. Please don't get all antsy because it will be posted. This is to much fun for it not to be. Tell me what you think and please wait patiently till next time!