Hey everyone! I know I haven't written in a *LONG* time, but I just couldn't concentrate enough to do it. I just had several major changes in my life, and I just couldn't do it. Now, though, things are beginning to settle down and I can focus. Enjoy!!

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Hermione heard Draco's yell as Krum threw himself at him. Ron was knocked over, which made him land on the twins. The Bulgarian and 5 out of the seven teens were on the ground. Hermione was put in a bear hug from behind while a death eater took the curse off of Lucious. He stood up and straightened his robes, trying to retain some of his shattered (albeit non- existent) dignity. He closed the space between them and slapped Hermione across the face, hard. Hermione felt as if the world exploded in front of her eyes. Harry let out a yell and tried to get free of the death eater currently trying to put the imperious curse on him, but to no avail. Hermione leveled her gave at him, piercing him with her totally silver eyes.

"You will never hit me again, Lucious, or you will pay for it" he said in a whisper that send unconscious chills down Malfoy's spine. Just to prove his point, he slapped her again. Her smiled malevolently at her and backed up a step, extending his wand.

"Crucio" he whispered.