Draco had returned to the Hospital Wing as soon as he set foot in Hogwarts and he had been there long into the night. It was now coming on two o'clock and he had yet to leave. He sat watching Hermione, one hand wrapped in hers and the other placed gently on her stomach.
"Hermione. Please come back to me." He whispered as he placed his forehead against hers.
He felt hot breath coming from her mouth and shot up, looking for any sign of life.
"Draco." Hermione faintly whispered.
Draco leapt from his seat and rushed to get Madam Pomfrey from her quarters.
"Mr. Malfoy! What is the meaning of this?" Madam Pomfrey said, following after an excited Draco.
"She said my name." Draco said as he took his place at Hermione's side again.
At this, Hermione's eyes began to flutter open as she adjusted to the light from the candles.
"Where am I?" She groggily asked as Madam Pomfrey fussed over her.
"You're back in Hogwarts now dear, you're safe." Madam Pomfrey answered.
Hermione lay still as Madam Pomfrey administered her some potions, assuring Draco she would be okay and headed back to her quarters.
With help from Draco, Hermione managed to shift herself up into a sitting position.
"How did I get here?" Hermione asked looking pointedly at Draco.
"Aunt Bella and I managed to get you back here quite easily, you've been out for a few days." Draco responded.
Hermione looked down and a small gasp emitted from her mouth. She was covered in bruises and scars. Tears filled her eyes and she looked at Draco. Taking a shuddering breath she asked,
"What happened to me?"
Draco's heart sank. She couldn't remember what had happened to her.
"Please Draco, I need you to tell me what happened." She sobbed.
Draco settled himself on the bed beside Hermione and pulled her into his arms, rubbing her back.
"You were kidnapped and taken to the Manor." Draco said and Hermione felt him tense.
"Keep going." Hermione urged as she buried her face in his chest.
"Fathers' goons t-tortured you." Draco choked out.
Hermione broke down and a fresh flood of tears leaked from her eyes and soaked Draco's shirt.
"It's okay, you're safe now." Draco whispered in her ear, "I won't let anything like that happen to you ever again."
After a while, Hermione's sobs were replaced by ragged breaths as she fell into a sleep curled into Draco's side. Draco kissed her forehead and slowly edged himself out of the bed, leaving a note for Hermione and heading off to tell Professor Snape about Hermione's condition.