A/N: So...I haven't been getting any reviews lately...worries me some. Please review. It has taken me forever to write this next chapter, sorry!

Chapter 11:

I stood at the top of the stairs and sighed looking around the top of the astronomy tower. Malfoy wasn't here yet, Ron and Harry were both gone, and I just couldn't shake the feeling that tonight was going to be bad. I walked to the edge of the balcony and looked out over the grounds. I felt a tear slide down my cheek and I reached up to wipe it away.

Suddenly, pale white arms wrapped around my waist.

"Been here long? Sorry I kept you waiting." A cool voice whispered across my ears. I shivered and felt a small smile cross my face before turning to see Draco. He leaned towards my lips and I let my eyes close slowly. Maybe, this night wasn't going to be bad. I waited for our lips to touch, but they never did. Instead breath hit my lips a a cruel laughter filled the air. I opened my eyes to see Voldemort, in the flesh, holding me against him. I opened my mouth to scream but he clamped a hand over me.

"So, young Malfoy has seduced a Mudblood." He chuckled again. "This has turned out better than expected. I had never known the Harry Potter's greatest ally was indeed a Muggle Born. . .But then again, no one really paid much attention to the brains behind his brawn. I know I certainly didn't."

I struggled against his grip and felt tears welling up in my eyes. He stroked my cheek slowly and smiled in the sickest way.

"My, my, a pretty face and a fighter's spirit. No wonder Draco couldn't keep his hands off you. Maybe with you out of the picture he can finish his task." A look of confusion crossed my face and he must have read it perfectly. "No, dear girl, you were not what I had assigned to Draco. His task is far greater than you."

Footsteps rang as I heard loud voices traveling up the stairs.

"WHERE THE FUCK IS SHE MALFOY?" Definately Ron.

"HOLD YOUR HORSES WEASEL. I TOLD YOU THAT SHE'S MEETING ME HERE." Draco. . . Voldemort heard him and hissed angrily.

"I'll be watching Mudblood. And then I will be back for you. . .when there will be less. . .disturbances." His breath flew across my ear as he slowly licked it. I felt bile rise in my throat as he suddenly disappeared. I fell to my knees once he was gone and felt my stomach retch. Tears spilled down my face as I clutched my mid-section gently.

"Hermione?" Ron and Draco had yelled at the same time. They rushed to my side and I felt relief of no longer being alone as my world slowly turned black.

"What the fuck did you do?" Ron said angrily to Malfoy as they laid Hermione out on her back.

"Is it really necessary to continue using that word? I didn't do anything." He pulled out his wand and conjured up a wet rag before placing it on her forehead.

"You were the one that told her to come up here. What little trap did you set?" He pulled his wand and pointed it at Malfoy. "Tell me or I swear-"

"Shut up!" Malfoy stood up angrily. "Look Weasel. I get it, you care a lot about her. But you aren't the only one. I care about her too. Hell, I'm pretty sure I love her! So why don't you quit blaming me and work with me for once. I am trying to help the right side win this war so I can get out of the HELL HOLE OF A LIFE I'VE BEEN FORCED TO LIVE! MAYBE SOMEDAY YOU WILL GET OFF YOUR FUCKING HIGH HORSE AND REALIZE THAT I AM NOT THE ENEMY HERE!"

"He's right. . .Voldemort is." A small voice came from the dark corner followed by a harsh cough. "Could I get a little help?"

"Harry?" Ron said recognizing the voice. He held up his wand slowly. "Lumos."

The area was lit up and the two boys saw a very disheveled looking Harry Potter sitting in the corner. Ron rushed to his side and knelt down. Draco followed and began to use his wand whispering short spells for the cuts that littered his body.

"How'd you get here? We heard You-Know-Who had you!" Ron said as he looked over his best friend.

"He did. He was-"

"Are you okay?" Ron interrupted.

"Yes. Now listen to me. He had me and was gloating about his plan. Hogwarts defenses are down because he was able to apparate here. I grabbed onto his cloak at the last minute and he didn't even notice. I-"

"Blimey, are you okay? He'll find out you are gone and will be back soon. He-"

"RON SHUT UP!" Harry spat at him before coughing again. "He's already planning on coming back but not for me."

"Then who for?" Draco asked slowly although he felt like he already knew the answer. Harry's eyes travelled to Hermione's body on the ground and all three of them stared at her. "What did he say exactly?"

"He said he'd be watching her and would come back for her when there were less disturbances." Harry coughed again. "We need to get me to the hospital wing and her there too. Never let her out of our sight."

"You mean, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named wants to kill Hermione?" Ron said his face paleing slightly.

"No," Draco said as he stood up. "I've seen him like this with others before. Other of his followers who have fallen for someone. . .unworthy for them in his opinion. When a Death Eater has relations with a Muggle Born, that Muggle Born faces dire consequences. He wants to do far worse than kill her."

A/N: I know it's short, and it took a long time to do, but there is Chapter 11. I hope you enjoy it! The story should be ending within the next chapter or two. :)