I do not own Harry Potter...

I apologize for this chapter being a little later then normal. I was side tracked by a story line/plot that I had to write down before I forget it. My memory is not what it used to be. Also when my mind was wondering I remembered something which has always bothered me a little and decided I would ask you guys what you thought. Also proves not every story is flawless. Ok here we go.

First a bit of clarification is needed.

Basilisk venom destroys horcrux's right? They used a Basilisk fang to destroy the diary, cup and to help with the diadem (seeing as fiendfyre would have destroyed it also).
They also used the sword, which was supposably imbedded with the basilisk venom from Harry killing it. (which I don't get because Harry stabbed the basilisk in the head not in the fang. But we will go with it hitting a venom gland I guess.) The sword was then used to destroy the ring (FYI. what an idiot for putting it on,) necklace and the snake. (sweet, sweet freakishly scary Nagini)
Harry had to still go get killed because he still had a horcrux in him before the final battle though right?
But wouldn't the horcrux in him be destroyed in 2nd year because he himself was stabbed with the basilisk fang?
Guess Fawkes can heal dark artifacts, who knew.
Just wondering what others thoughts are on that topic. :)

Enjoy and as always thanks for your time and patience.

p.s I know buggering isn't a word but in my house hold where little ears are around it is amazing what you can make a swear word from...

Harry was pissed. They had no idea how long that beetle had been around spying on them. The bloody thing could have been there since they sat down in the cafeteria and heard everything. They were so screwed.

Casting as many revealing spells as he could think of he quickly scanned the area with the others soon joining in the search. None of them had any luck though, Rita Skeeter was long gone. Bloody Beetle.

"Bloody buggering hell." Harry yells out while kicking a chair in frustration. "We have to find that bug." He states to the others while scanning the area still.

"Potter, I know this isn't ideal but I think your going a bit overboard don't you? There isn't much we can do about it now that she is long gone" Theo tells him while holding out his hands in a calming downward motion.

Harry looks towards them with desperation, he had to think of something fast. "You guy's," he states looking to Pansy who loudly cleared her throat before he continues. "And girl, sorry Hun. Your all Slytherin's. I need you to help me to track her down and kill that little beetle bitch." He explains to them with excitement.

"Harry, just because we are Slytherin's doesn't mean we kill." Pansy looks at him while taking a step closer to smack his forearm.

Sheepishly he looks back at her while rubbing his arm. "I didn't mean it in a bad way love, just out of the four of us you guys would be a little bit more knowledgeable on who we can go to get the job done."

Smacking him again Pansy looks at him. "Boy who lived or not you can NOT kill who ever you want." She scolds him before ending her sentence with another smack.

Harry stomps his foot. "What good is the bloody title then for." He mumbles under his breath receiving another smack from Pansy.

Chuckling a bit Theo looks to Harry. "I fully get why your pissed but I have to agree you can't go around looking to put a hit out on who ever you feel like it."

"See Harry," Pansy smacks him again.

Harry looks to Pansy and growls a bit and getting only a raised eyebrow in response from her before looking towards Theo. "Order hits, let me guess Hermione had you watching James Bond?"

Blaise nods his head, "She said and I quote "Malfoy, Draco Malfoy needed to learn a thing or two on how to really do it." Shrugging his shoulders he continues. "She got us drunk though so we appreciated it more. Amazing bloody inventions I tell you and the girls. Bloody hell." He finishes with a longing look on his face.

Pansy looks at them all before giving Harry another smack. "That isn't important, what is important is figuring out what to do and how to tell Draco. Not putting out hits and daydream about hot chicks."

Harry looks to her. "They really are nice looking girls," he starts but jumps back from another hit. "Seriously Pans stop hitting the exact same spot." He grumbles out. "I was going to add none of them had anything on you but now I have to think about it." He states to her while raising an eyebrow.

Pansy quickly steps to him and does a quick round of ten slaps in the same spot. "I am seriously Harry James Potter." She snarls at him.

Quickly grabbing her hands he gives her a sweet kiss on the forehead. "Sorry love, they really did have nothing on you. You are far more beautiful then any of those James Bond tarts." He tells her while wrapping his arm around her in a hug. "I wasn't joking about the hit really though. Skeeter has been out to get Hermione for a while now. I am scared how she will twist the story honestly." He tells them with a desperate look.

"Why she have it out for Granger so bad." Blaise asks looking to them all before narrowing in on Harry who was grimacing a bit.

Running his hands through his hair he looks to them. "I mentioned something before about jar's and Skeeter in the cafeteria." Seeing them all nod he continues. "In fourth year with the Twiwizard Tournament some of the things in the articles she was writing about were obviously fabricated and well lets just say Hermione got a little pissed off. She found out Skeeter was an unregistered animagus so Hermione kinda caught Skeeter in her beetle form then trapped her for a while in an unbreakable mason jar." Chuckling a bit while shaking his head. "She also threatened to go to the Ministry if she printed anything more about us."

Pansy squeeze's Harry a bit to get his attention. "Couldn't you use that again?"

Harry shakes his head. "I am sure she would be willing to risk it with a story like this. She would be stupid not to be registered now though. Even if she isn't I am sure she will twist the story so much that the fact she is will be overlooked." Looking down at the girl in his arms. "Still think no hit love."

"I understand why Harry but it makes us no better then well you know, if we actually kill." Pansy says kissing his cheek.

"What the Merlin is going on out here?" A new voice states from a door way in a hushed tone while slowly closing the door behind him. "I know she in a coma but do you guys have to make enough noise to wake her and everyone else up?" Draco looks to his three friends and Potter. Seeing there concerned looks he softly groans. "What happened now?" Looking towards them again he sees no one beginning to answer and dread soon seeps into his bones. "Some one better just bloody spit it out before I seriously lose it." He demands to them all with a growl.

Pansy looks to the guys and when still none of the three spoke up she scoffs. "I don't think I am the only pansy here it seems." Stepping closer to Draco she gives him a small hug. "First tell us how she is doing Draco. How are you doing?" She asks him with concern.

He takes a small deep breath, he was exhausted from the day's events and could barely keep himself standing. Quickly taking a seat in a hallway chair he sits back with his head back against the wall . "Her Healer said that they were able to induce her into the coma with no complications. The swelling has already gone down and her tempature had risen, so she is looking stable. He sounded confident that they would all make it out with no lasting side effects." He told them in a monotone voice.

Taking a seat beside him Pansy nudges his leg with her own. "And you, how are you holding up?" She gently asks him.

Taking a bigger breath this time he turns his head to look at her. "I am doing fine I guess. It is a lot of information in a short amount of time. I'm worried, I won't lie about that but My is strong and a fighter." He tells Pansy.

Taking a seat beside him Harry agrees. "She is strong and a fighter that is for sure. I will be staying at Shell cottage till we head back to school. I can get Bill or Charlie to bring her things from the Burrow for you."

"That would be great Potter, I don't know how long she will be here for but I would prefer her stuff to be out of there. I don't trust the Weasel or Weaslette." Draco tells Harry before turning his attention back to Pansy.

Nudging her leg this time to get her attention Draco gives her a serious look. "So seeing as your the only real Pansy and the others just act like one, Do you want to tell me what the commotion was out here? I had to wait for a lull in the noise because I didn't want to open the door while you were yelling." Draco asks her for an explanation.

Giving him a grim smile Pansy looks to him. "We are truly sorry Draco, we don't know when it happened but when we arrived at the door and Theo was explaining a few things to us Blaise noticed there was a beetle in my hair." Shrugging her shoulders she bows her head. "We didn't think anything of it until Harry started to freak out."

Quickly looking to Potter with his one eyebrow raised for an explanation Draco waits for him to answer.

Shaking his head Harry looks to Draco. "I believe it was Rita Skeeter."

Placing his arms on his knees while leaning forward Draco covers his face in his hands while letting out a frustrated groan. "Bloody hell, what was said?"

Clearing his throat Theo speaks up. "We didn't know she was there, however since going to the cafeteria we had mentioned unfortunately a lot of information."

Groaning louder this time Draco pierces the bridge of his nose with his fingers while squeezing a little in an attempt to relieve some of the headache that was quickly becoming worse. "What did you guys talk about?" He groaned out.

Harry runs his hands through his hair. "I believe we mentioned your marriage, the babies, Ginny and Ron attempt in spiking our drinks, Ron causing her to fall, Grangers coma, and Theo being family." Looking around to see the others faces he concluded that he had thought of all the topics discussed. "I pretty positive that was it." Harry stated with a nodding of his head.

"That's it." Draco growls out while looking at the others who were all nodding in conformation. "There isn't much left to fucking tell you idiots." He sneers at them while fully now rubbing his own forehead with his fingers in small circles to release the tension.

Clearing his throat again Theo looks to Draco. "Unfortunately that is not all, when we got to the door right before we saw her I had told them who Hermione biological father was." Shaking his head slightly before he focus on the ground. "I honestly only did it so Harry can keep an eye on her when we might not be able to. I had no intentions in telling her secret before even she new." He finishes looking pleadingly at Draco.

Sighing Draco looks back at Theo and clearly seeing the guilt in his face and posture. "I know Theo, I trust you." Draco looks at all of them making eye contact with each one and ending at Potter. "I trust all of you, even you Potter. My's your best friend I know you wouldn't hurt her." Running his hand through is already completely tussled hair he asks the group in general. "Any idea's on how to deal with Skeeter. I would like to have this all cleared up before My wakes up. The last thing she needs is the stress of the wizarding world knowing everything. Especially with the babies. I don't care if I have to buy the bloody Daily Prophet myself, we can't have Skeeter printing shit."

Scoffing Harry looks at him. "Don't look at me, my answer was vetoed by these wimps it seems."

Clicking her tongue Pansy give Harry a firm glare. "Harry Potter finding someone to kill Skeeter is not the answer."

"Actually." Draco begins.

Harry jumps up pointing his finger at Pansy. "See the Prince of Slytherin agrees with me. Told you if I am looking for a killer to go to a Slytherin."

Punching Harry shoulder Draco growls at him. "I wasn't agreeing with getting her killed Pothead." Shaking his head he looks to Pansy. "I need you Pansy send my parents and Professor Snap and owl to update them on what has happened. Knowing my Uncle he has something that will make Skeeter want to stay mum." Draco then looks to Theo. "Theo I am sure it is time to update you father on everything, go ahead and mention her condition if you need to. He should probably contact my parents and together they can formulate a plan." Sighing again Draco then looks to Blaise. "You probably have a few connections down at the Daily Prophet we need an up date on where we can locate Skeeter and then forward that information to my parents." Draco finally looks to Harry. "I don't think anyone would be around considering it is Christmas but use your influence to get in contact with an Auror you can trust and start the complaint on the Weasley twits. Also, and I don't care how high you have to go Potter as long as you trust them, but get help on controlling that bug. Use your title if you have to and don't be afraid to get a wizard oath on the information you are relaying on Hermione." Draco looks around and seeing them all nod in agreement he slowly stands. "I am going to go take a nap in the worlds most uncomfortable chair, but I don't care. You can find me if you need me by my wife." He tells them while making his way to the door.

Pansy quickly follows behind him. "Is there anything you need Draco? I don't mind bringing something back after I owl your parents."

Turning to answer her Draco gives her a small smile in appreciation. "Just ask my mother in the owl to bring me a change of clothes if she visits tomorrow and I wouldn't say no to a black coffee." He then looks at the others, "your welcome to come in to see her I have heard that people in a comatose state can still hear you and it won't hurt anything."

Theo looks to the door and then to Draco. "I will come check on her tomorrow. I think right now I need to get to my father to get things in motion." He tells Draco before giving a quick pat on the back and heading to the nearest floo.

Shaking his head Blaise then steps up and gives a pat to Draco and Harry. "I am going to head off myself. I have an idea who would be a great contact at the Prophet so it is better if I follow that lead as soon as possible so I can get back to your parents." Giving Pansy a quick hug and a kiss on the cheek he leaves the hallways also.

Looking between Harry and Draco she gives them both a smile. "I know you would like to see her Harry so how about I run to the owlery while you are in there and meet you back here. We can head to the Auror's together." She tells him with a smile before turning to Draco. "Don't forget to take care of yourself to Draco. Hermione is going to need you healthy and well." Giving Draco a quick kiss on the cheek she turns back to Harry for a peck on the lips before heading up to the hospital's owlery.

Draco looks to Harry and lets out a breath of air. "I will give you some time alone, I am just going to head to the loo in the room to freshen up a bit. Take your time." He tells Harry while walking into Hermione's room.

Harry just nods his head slightly taking on Hermione small frame on the bed. "Thanks Malfoy," Harry tells him before he heads into the loo.

Harry walks to Hermione's bed and gently grabs her hand between his own. He notices that her color is better and she is warmer to the touch. "You have gotten yourself into quite a pickle it seems sis." He tells her with a small chuckle. "I never realized until now really how much I go to your for advice and guidance. I could really use it now that's for sure." Letting out a loud sigh he looks lovingly at her face. "I am sorry I wasn't able to protect you from Ron better. I knew both him and Ginny where acting weird lately. I let you down and I am so very sorry Hermione." He tells her while tucking a stray curl behind her ear. Taking a seat in the chair by her bed Harry tucks it closer to her while giving the top of her hand a soft kiss. "I know your tough though Hermione. Your strong and a fighter so I need you to keep being strong. I can't lose you to." Harry whispers to her while placing his head on the side of her bed and trying desperately to hold back his tears. He sits in silence for a moment before slowly he begins to poorly start humming a tune.

He chuckles to himself remembering how he stumbled and lead her around their tent to the song. It was the first time he had seen her laugh in months and he cherished every moment of it then as he was cherishing the memory of it now. She had always stood by him, putting her life at risk more times then he could count to help him and he would make sure that he repaid her kindness and love in full. Hearing the door to the loo open and Malfoy's approaching he stopped his humming and just listened to the soft sounds of her breathing.

Clearing his throat Draco stands by Hermione's bed while gently rubbing her leg and looking at her with great concern in his grey eyes. "It is hard seeing her like this, so tiny in the bed, so quiet and still." He says before chuckling at Harry snort of her being quiet and still.

"I think this is the first time I have honestly seen her quiet and still." Looking lovingly at her face. "She has always been there to support me and help guide me." Looking to Draco he continues. "I know you don't need to do anything for me. We have never been friends in the past so you hold no obligation to me but please Malfoy, look after her." Harry asks of him before looking back at Hermione calm sleeping face. "She is one of a kind and I can not imagine my life with out her in it."

Running his hand through his hair Draco clears his throat again. "Potter I know I am probably not who you hoped for Hermione. I do care for her more then I have ever cared for anyone and I will look out for her to the best of my abilities and more. I know Hermione respects you. Over the year so far we have grown close obviously and I knew one day that what I am about to say would have to be said." Clearing his throat again he looks to confirm that Harry is paying attention. "I am sorry for the trouble I caused you since entering Hogwarts. I was blindly foolish and believed much of what my father tried to teach me. I not giving you an excuse, I just want you to know that I am not that little prat anymore parroting my fathers beliefs."

"I know Malfoy. Pansy has explained a lot of what life was like for the Slytherin's. I think that is what has helped me I guess of being so accepting of your and Hermione's relationship." Harry gives him a small smile. "We aren't 11 years old anymore and there is no reason to foolishly believe that life is only black and white." Harry tells him while holding his hand out to shake Draco hand which Draco does with a firm grasp.

A small knock on the door breaks the stilled silence that had enter the room. Pansy soon pops her head in a small opening of the door. Giving Draco a small smile she nods her head which is all the confirmation he needed that the owls had been sent. Turning to Harry she widens her smile a bit with concern for him still shining in her eyes. "I am ready to go when ever you are?" She tells him while quietly entering the room to hand Draco the coffee that she had brought him.

Nodding his head to her Harry stands bending over Hermione and giving her a soft kiss on the forehead. "I will stop by tomorrow. Stay strong Hermione." Nodding to Draco who had moved slightly to reclaim his spot by her bed side Harry wraps his arm around Pansy before turning to Draco. "I am going to head to the Auroa office and see who is on duty. When I get there I am going to be sending a letter to Kingsley. Christmas or not I want to know that we have his support. I will stop by tomorrow however I am sure that Pans will have no problem owling your parents our progress at the Ministry. I will bring her trunk in as soon as someone fetches it from the Burrow.""

Agreeing quickly Draco takes a seat in the now vacant chair beside Hermione bed. "That would be great Potter. You are welcome to tell the older Weasley's a brief description of how Hermione is fairing but I am sure you can guess that some of the stuff they just don't need to know. It would probably be best if they came back to visit after she is awake. There isn't much to do but wait right now and I would like to get her permission on guest before I allow everyone to visit." Finishing his statement at the same time as he grasps her hand around his own larger hand.

"I get where you are coming from." Harry says while walking to the door to leave.

Pansy gives Draco a quick rub on his back and kiss to the cheek before meeting up with Harry at the door way. "Don't forget to rest as best you can also Draco. She will need a healthy husband to wake up to." She tells him with a small smile. "She you tomorrow." She finishes while exiting the room with Harry.

Alone again Draco give her hand that is grasped in his own a soft squeeze and kiss to the top. Looking over her he sees that she is breathing well and that more color has also returned to her complexion. She looks calm and peaceful in her sleep. Worry lines she would sometimes show were nowhere to be seen and she had a tranquile look on her face. Laying his head on the side of the bed he takes slow calming breaths. He was so tired, so much had been realized today that he was still trying to wrap his own mind around all the information. Hermione was a pureblood. Daughter to Lord Greengrass and Theordora Nott. Half sisters to Daphne and Astoria Greengrass, first cousin to Theo Nott. They had activated the curse, bonding them. She was his wife and now pregnant with their child. No correction pregnant with their babies, six of them. He was going to be a father of six at the young age of 18. He felt slightly ill just thinking of it all. Looking up to her again he lets out a sigh. "You need to pull through this My, everyone will be waiting for you when you wake up, we have lots to talk about but the first thing I am eager to do is just look into your beautiful eyes. Stay strong my love." He whispers to her at the end while placing his head at the side of the bed to get a little bit of rest.

'Draco...' A whisper of his name was heard by him.

Quickly snapping his head up and looking around the room to see who could have spoken he finds the room empty of just him and Hermione still form.

'Draco...'

As it is whispered again he looks closer to Hermione. He is almost positive that it sounded like her sweet voice. She was still completely still though only the tranquil look that was previously on her face seemed to have faded.

'Draco...wwwhhhere aaaam I?'

Sitting straight up Draco leans closer to Hermione. He had defiantly heard her. Grasping a firmer grip to her hand Draco gently kisses the top. "My, can you hear me?" He asks the room while concentrating on her still face while holding his breath waiting for a reply.