Heyaaaa! So we're now approaching the end of this story. I expect there will only be another 3/4 chapters at the most excluding a conclusion chapter.

'Hermione' Draco spoke softly into her ear. 'Are you ready to get up? We've got an order meeting in an hour. I'd also like you to eat something. You're so thin'

Hermione groaned in protest and snuggled into Draco's warm embrace. He chuckled softly. 'Come on sleepy head'

Draco found Hermione's ticklish spot. She screamed and jumped out of bed. 'Draco!' She laughed 'Please. Stop. Tickling Me'

'Go and get ready then' he smirked and kissed her on the nose. Hermione grumbled swearwords at him and stalked into the bathroom.

Half and hour had passed and Hermione was STILL in the bathroom. 'Hermione!' Draco knocked. 'Hurry up!'

Draco leaned against the door awaiting her reply. No response. Instantly, Draco opened the door. 'Draco' she whispered. 'My scars. They-they, look so horrible'

Hermione was in her underwear in front of the mirror. She looked extremely thin and pale.

Draco's entire heart melted and he walked over to her. 'Mia. Look at me. You'll always be beautiful to me. Those scars will heal. I'm sure of it'

Hermione nodded and changed into her clothes.

'Lets go get you some food'

'Welcome everyone. I trust that all of you are well. It's a pleasure to once again be joined by you Harry, Ron, Hermione and Draco; as well as our new members. Following the quartet's little excursion, we seem to have found all the information left to complete the puzzle. The question is now how do we end this?' Minerva McGonagall stated. 'Miss Granger, I would appreciate if you would share your findings with the rest of the order'

All eyes turned to Hermione, and she became increasingly dizzy and ill. Draco noticed her starting to become unwell again and supported her with his arm. 'Mia' he asked. 'Are you alright?'

Hermione's vision began to blur and spots clouded her vision. She could hear her heart racing as ringing began to sound in her ears.

'Is she okay?' Harry asked worriedly.

'No' Draco responded. He needed to give her more and more support as time went on. 'She hasn't been eating much. I mean she had breakfast, but it was only one slice of toast'

Blaise hurried over. 'It might be the amount of blood she's lost. Hermione.' Blaise put two hands either side of her face, guiding her eyes to his. 'How are you feeling?'

'I'm f-fine'

'No. You're not Mia. You can barely sit up. I'm taking you to bed.'

'Draco?'

'mhm' He responded.

'Tell the order what happened. Blaise can take me to bed'

As much as Blaise was Draco's best friend, he didn't like the idea of letting her out of his sight.

'It's fine Drake. I've got her.' Blaise swept her into his arms.

'Blaise' Draco's eyes were extremely worried. 'Don't let her out of your sight'

Blaise nodded. 'I won't. I'll check her over when she's settled'

Blaise left the room and Hermione had appeared to have already passed out.

Draco could instantly feel the loss of her presence. He wished with all his heart he could run up the stairs and stay with her, but they needed to end this. Mia had suffered so much from this dreaded nightmare. Draco explained to the order exactly what Hermione had told him.

'And now all we need to do is end this' he continued. 'Mia looks like she can't take anymore. Her mind and her body are saying two different things.'

'You don't think she's fit enough to fight do you?' Ginny spoke up quietly.

Draco shook is head. 'I would love to be able to say that she's fit and healthy. I'd love to be able to tell you that she's completely ready for this fight; to end whatever the hell this is; but, just take a look at her. She's so thin. She's so pale. She's so weak. Mentally, she can probably create a battle plan. However, it would be unwise for her to fight. I can't give my devotion to ending this if I have to constantly look for her, constantly make sure she's safe and okay. That girl, she means the entire world to me. I would die for her. I'm not about to put that in jeopardy, especially in the state she is at the moment. She will recover, but at this moment in time, I sense an ending to this torment we've endured and I don't think she'll be healed in time.'

Harry chimed in. 'I agree with you, but how are you going to convince her not to fight?'

'Yeah' Ron agreed. 'She's a stubborn mule sometimes'

'If I may suggest' Neville interrupted, looking unsure of himself as to whether it was his place.

'Of course Neville, we're all friends here' Arthur smiled at him.

'Hermione doesn't necessarily have to be on the field to fight. We need a strategy, a plan. We need to formulate a foolproof system to ensure that we have the element of surprise.'

'In other words, be one step ahead' Dean stated.

'Yes, but Hermione has valued experience. She can formulate the plan. Ensure we can all physically conduct the spells. We'll need things for after the battle is finished, potions, food, healing supplies, things like that. If we give her enough responsibility away from the actual battle, she won't feel so helpless. I think the problem here isn't that Hermione wants to fight, it's that Hermione wants to feel like she's doing something worthwhile. Why do you think she went after the death eaters? She's gaining everything she needs to end this.'

'Here, here' Seamus said.

Kingsley Shacklebolt broke in. 'I think we've come to a final conclusion then. We already have sanctioned teams that work together, however I'd like to have a team of at least 4 back here. Hermione will lead it, but I suggest Ginny, Molly and Fleur stay back here. I'll have Blaise stay too. All of you have experiences with healing. Should anything go wrong you are the 4 that have the best chance of healing us. We would be silly to put something so valuable in immediate danger. I need to however, remind you of something before we conclude this meeting and await Miss Granger's plan, there is no definitive that we shall win this fight. Even if we do, we may be unlucky as to loose some of us. Please, if any of you have any doubts, say something. You won't be subjected to any judgment, but we lost Mad-Eye Moody from shaky members. Even if you don't want to fight, you can stay back here and be part of the healing team. I just urge any one of you who has second thoughts to think seriously about what this could turn in too. Thank-you everyone for attending.'

Immediately, scrapes of chairs filled the kitchen as members left. Draco hurried upstairs to see Hermione. The door to their room wasn't closed, but gently pulled too. He pushed it open slightly so he could slip inside. Hermione was asleep.

'How is she?' he asked.

Blaise looked up. 'She's good. I don't think she's in any danger from loosing too much blood. It's just stress. I do, however, have something to tell you Draco.'

Draco began to worry. 'What is it?'

'She's pregnant.'

Please review! I feel like now i'm approaching the end it would be nice to know how you think everythings tying up. I tried to make this chapter a bit longer for you all.

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