Disclaimer: Yep even though I wish I still don't own Harry Potter. Although I do wish I did.
Chapter Nine: Company
When they were inside Dumbledore went to his office deep in thought and Madame Pomfry went to the Hospital wing. Hermione was on her way to the common room when she was pulled into a classroom on the third floor. She covered her mouth to stop from screaming.
Barty's arms flung around her and she was pulled into a hug. Hermione lay against Barty's chest and felt her self close to tears then she changed her mind and was angry she pushed Barty away. He looked at her closely.
"I am sorry" He said and tried to pull her into a hug. Hermione protested again.
"I thought you killed him!" She whispered loudly and Barty nodded.
"So did I!" He whispered in the same tone as Hermione.
"So why did he try and kill me?" She said the image coming back and she felt the same sickly feeling filling her body. She had to sit down before she fell down. Barty kneeled down in front of her and placed his hands on his knees.
"I am sorry that happened" He said kissing Hermione's knee. Hermione shrugged.
"But you do know why?" She asked softly and Barty shrugged.
"I think so. I think the curse missed. It hit a rock and rebounded. If the curse rebounds which is not often the person gets knocked out and goes into shock. Takes them down for a while. Then when they revive they are basically mental." He said softly and Hermione stood up.
"So I got attacked cause you cant aim?!" she yelled at Barty. Barty's eyes widened and he watched her.
"Don't do that. I was in panic. He saw you Hermione and me. I had to get rid of him." He retaliated and Hermione sat down.
"Sorry." She said softly. They then walked up to Moody's office and Hermione noticed something different on the desk. She walked over and saw Harry's map on the table. She watched as figures walked around the castle.
"Where did you get this?" She asked shocked.
"Oh that." Barty said he came over and kissed Hermione's neck holding her waist. "I needed supplies the other night. So I was down in Snape's closet when I heard a high pitched scream. Your friend Harry was walking down the stairs and stepped in the trick step. This eye saw him" Barty pointed to where Moody;s enchanted eye usually was. "You got to love Moody for some things. Anyway I saw him and saved him. Curious though he said he was down there because he saw Barty Crouch Jr. on the map. Naturally I had to take. It is good though. I saw that you were coming up the stairs so I could grab you." he said laughing.
Hermione looked at the map and searched for people. She found with ease Ron and Harry who were in the common room. To Hermione's surprise with Lavender.
"Hmm. Maybe Lavender and Ron might get back together." She said thoughtfully. Barty looked up from his paper work.
"Sorry what?" He asked politely. Hermione shook her head. Barty stood up and wrapped his arms around her waist again. He rested his head on her shoulder and kissed her neck then looked at what she was looking at. "Who you looking for babe?" He asked politely. Hermione shrugged slowly.
"Um.. Well there is Harry and Ron. Draco is in the common room with his minions." She said.
"Draco Malfoy. Yea I know his dad nice guy. Very loyal." Then he stopped. "Isn't Draco the name you wanted me to say instead of Harry?" Barty asked cautiously.
"Yes it is. I hate Draco. Even more now." She added through her teeth.
"Why even more what did he do?" Barty asked trying to stay under control.
"He was just being an arse as usual." Hermione shrugged and Barty held her a little tighter.
"Maybe I should say a little something about him next time I see his beloved father." Barty chuckled and Hermione giggled and shook her head.
"I guess I shouldn't tell you what he does then." Hermione said smugly. Barty kissed her neck.
"No you totally should. If I promise not to tell." He said convincingly Hermione tossed this around her mind a bit then smiled.
"Don't believe you." She laughed. Barty gasped and shrugged.
"Your right if he hurt you I might not be able to control myself." He said kissing her neck again. Hermione but her lip and leaned against him. Then something caught her eye and she gasped and move close against Barty her heartbeat racing and her breathing picking up.
"What?" Barty said alarmed Hermione pointed to the map. Barty Sr. was running fast out of the hospital wing and out onto the grounds. Barty sighed and cursed under his breath.
"Why wont he just die!" He said angrily and Hermione turned around to stare at him.
"Be nicer he is your father." Hermione said softly.
"Who knows about you! I cant let him run around screaming you're a traitor." Barty said the last word through gritted teeth and held Hermione tighter.
"Ah Barty let go!" Hermione said. Barty was gripping Hermione's arms and looked down then quickly let go. He stood back and looked down.
"Sorry"
"Don't worry. But I am not leaving till you get him." Hermione said and sat down in Barty's seat. Barty looked up and smiled.
"And you think I will just let you sit in my chair?" He laughed. Hermione nodded then Barty looked at the map took a swig of his vial and through Hermione the invisibility cloak. Hermione was confused until Dumbledore burst through the door, just as Barty changed. Hermione had the cloak on and she watched the scene. Barty hid the map and Turned around to face Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall.
Moody turned around and stared at Dumbledore.
"Yes sir?" His course voice spoke and Hermione cringed.
"Barty Sr. has run off we need you to help us search." Dumbledore spoke softly. He looked across to Moody's chair where Hermione was hidden and then back to Moody. Hermione stopped breathing for a moment then they spoke and she let out a small breathe.
"Of course we can go now if you like." Moody spoke almost pushing them out the door. Then they were gone. Hermione sat still until she was sure they were gone and took the cloak off walking towards the map.
"What is that stupid charm?" She said urgently to herself. "I solemnly swear I am up to no good?" She said and the map revealed itself. She watched as the dots of Barty Jr., Professor McGonagall and Headmaster Dumbledore ran towards the Hospital wing.
