Hey Guys, I'm really aiming to get this story finished soon so here's your next chapter.
'Help!'
'Please! Somebody help me!'
Ginny Weasley rushed to the front door to see a very distressed Draco carrying a wounded Ron.
'Please Ginny' Draco pleaded 'I really need you to take him to Blaise. He's bleeding badly.'
'Wait, I have to check you're the real deal'
Draco could feel fury building in his stomach.
'Ginny! For God's sake, this is an emergency. If I was an imposter how would I know Blaise was here. Now for the love of Merlin, will you help me?!' he said exasperated.
'Draco? Oh my god.'
'Molly please' Draco was on the edge 'He needs to be taken to Blaise'
Molly Weasley instantly whisked Draco inside and straight upstairs to lay Ron on a bed.
Blaise stormed into the room, ready to assess the damage.
'It's best if everyone leaves whilst I do this. A crowded room isn't helpful. Wait downstairs. Draco I need you to get me some towels, bandages etc. Can you do that?'
The crowd of people gathered at the door filed out one by one looking ashamed and worried. Draco accio'd the necessary components needed to heal Ron.
Draco handed the materials to Blaise who began tending to his injured patient.
'What happened?' he asked over his shoulder.
'I don't know. Hermione and I were spying on the death eaters. We got back and we found Ron on the floor. Harry was completely gone.'
'The order are full of strength. We've been training hard, brewing potions, recruiting members, formulating plans. Although I hoped it'd be under better circumstances; it's good you're back.'
Draco held a pot of cream for Blaise to use to apply to Ron's injuries.
'I just wish we knew where Harry was. Hermione's probably going mad downstairs'
Blaise stopped at the mention of Hermione's name. 'Is she okay?'
Draco was puzzled. 'She's probably been the strongest of us all. I never realised how hard all of this was'
Silence consumed them as they both delved into their own thoughts.
Draco. I'm sorry.
Hermione had explored what appeared to be an average house. She had discovered what looked like an expired lounge, a moderately sized kitchen with a dining room to the right. A small study and games room occupied the left side of the house. Upstairs contained 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a children's play room. She stood before the only room in the house she'd yet to explore. The basement.
The entrance to the basement was concealed within the wooden floor of the kitchen. A small slat could be removed to reveal a decaying staircase leading to the unknown depths beneath the house.
He was a scientist.
Draco's voice rang through her head. She could feel this was going to be a sickening experience.
She lowered herself down to the top step, wand tightly clutched in her hand.
'Lumos'
A golden light emitted from her wand, casting light over a hallway with various corridors leading off from the center room. Continuing to descend the stairs, Hermione could hear ringing in her ears. She was absolutely petrified.
You can do this Hermione. You can win this.
She thought about Harry and Ron, Draco and Ginny, The Weasleys, Neville, Luna, Dean Seamus; everyone she loved.
Enough people died in the last war. This will not happen again.
Her love kept her powering on until she reached the floor of the basement. Instantly, the wand from her light died out.
'Lumos' she whispered.
No light, not even a spark.
'Lumos' she whispered again
'LUMOS!' she screeched in desperation.
It looked like she'd have to do things the muggle way. She began walking in the direction of one of the corridors.
The silence seemed to buzz through her ears. Hermione was on high alert, ready to face whatever lurked in the dingy darkness.
She walked for what seemed like an eternity in the darkness. Suddenly, a hand wrapped around her mouth and waist and she was hauled into somebody's arms.
'Well, well well' a rough voice said 'what do we have here'?'
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Lost Until I Want To Be Found