Hermione's View
Stumbling into Dumbledore's office, the first thing I acknowledged is the sorting hat and Fawkes. The second thing I noticed is Professor Dumbledore sitting behind his desk, looking at me. I felt so tired, so cold…
Running up to him, I clutched at his desk for support while spilling out everything to him. I know he would understand. Tears filled my eyes and I started choking, but I distantly heard the headmaster say something that sounded suspiciously like, "I see." I wiped away my tears and saw his eyes twinkling, which caused anger to boil inside me. "Don't you dare twinkle at me, old man. The only person I've ever loved is in danger!" With that, I broke down and just lay on the cold stone floor. I knew I had to be strong for him. But I can't, it's just so overwhelming. Snap out of it, Hermione. Where's your Gryffindor bravery? Stop!
I felt Dumbledore kneel beside me and pull me up gently. "Ms Granger, I assure you, that I will look into this matter as soon as possible. Now, I suggest you-" But he didn't get to finish his sentence because Snape just strode in.
Snape stopped mid-stride, looking down at me. Then he turned and gestured to Dumbledore. They went to a corner and started talking hurriedly. For the first time ever, Dumbledore looked alarmed. Snape too, seemed disturbed. They returned to where I was sitting.
"Severus, please escort Ms Granger here to Madam Pomfrey. Tell Poppy to give her some calming potion." Dumbledore said firmly. Snape nodded and yanked me up roughly, pushing me towards the hospital wing. I wanted to protest and go find Draco immediately, but the look Dumbledore gave me clearly meant, "don't even think about it".
We reached the hospital wing, to which I was pushed in, or more accurately, shoved in by Snape. "Poppy! You are to give Ms Granger here a calming antidote." Madam Pomfrey huffed and snapped back at him, "Don't you boss me around, you greasy haired, overlarge nosed man." Snape snarled but turned to look at me. His eyes widen and a weird expression crossed his face when he laid eyes on a vase with a single lily in it. He absently walked over to it and picked up the flower, twirling it around gently between his fingers. He was quite amusing to watch actually, as I had never seen Snape so gentle and… loving. He brought the flower up to his oversized nose and inhaled deeply, probably basking in its sweet scent. I don't understand why he was so fond of the lily, its not like he's never seen a flower before, right? Forget the calming antidote, I was feeling really at peace watching him. He carefully put the flower in his pocket and walked back to me.
"Ms Granger, take some rest. We will track down Mr Malfoy's whereabouts soon." He smirked at my bewildered expression. So… Dumbledore had told him after all. I stuck my tongue out at his retreating back, before lowering myself down, falling into a deep sleep.
"No, stop! No, please!" Draco wheezed. He was on all fours, desperately trying to crawl into the blazing green flames behind him. He looked so scared…
"You're lucky you dodged in time when I shot the killing curse at you," A death eater replied.
Draco glared at him, anger blazing in his eyes.
"Oh well… must as well die a little more painfully, eh?" someone laughed humorlessly.
"Oh allow me, everyone!" Bellatrix cackled, "CRUCIO!" I whimpered as I saw Draco screaming, curled up into a ball, inches away from the emerald flames. Bellatrix lifted the curse, smiling. That evil witch, I thought. I just wanted to walk over to my darling Draco, and pull him into the flames with me.
"Oh dear, and I thought Malfoys were strong!" Bellatrix smirked. "Draco, my dear, that was only the sixth torture curse for you today. I'm not quite done yet!" I saw Draco bristled when Bellatrix touched him. I couldn't think… sixth? Oh my… I felt tears swelling in my eyes.
"She's crying!"
Draco let out another blood curling scream as the seventh torture curse hit him. I knew he was trying to be strong. He was trying to be strong for me. The tears slid down my eyes.
"Why is she crying?"
"Now, Bella, allow me. After all, he killed my beloved husband." Narcissa's voice piped up coldly.
"Mother, you used to say you loved me more than him! You said you wouldn't let anything happen to your only son!" Draco wailed.
Narcissa grinned, "I loved both Malfoys but sadly, you had to kill one of them. Ending both of your lives will be easier for me, don't you reckon? Besides, I have my own reasons."
"That's it someone get Madam Pomfrey. She's thrashing around!"
I wanted to walk up and shield Draco with my body. They're hurting him! No… please stop…
Draco didn't even scream when spell number eight hit him.
"Wake up, my dear. You're having a vision. Wake up now!"
I woke up, cold sweat glistening on my forehead. Harry, Ron and Ginny were all looking down at me. My eyes widen even more and I sobbed as Harry pulled me into a hug, muttering an apology over and over. Ginny and Ron both joined in the embrace, which I was very grateful of at that time.