Sleeping with Friend Or Foe- Story 2
Disclaimer: Characters, actions, words etc... taken from JKR's Harry Potter © and used in this fanfiction do not belong to me. Even though I'd love to have Draco Malfoy…..Yum LOL!
A/N: Hey everyone. So I graduated university on Friday, so I was in the best mood. I finished up this chapter pretty quickly. I hope you guys like it. Please read and review. Thanks and enjoy xoxo TBG
Chapter Recap…..
Sometime in the night Draco got up and went into the bathroom. He smiled at himself in the mirror. Things were finally starting to look up.
Suddenly a crash was heard, that shook the castle around him. Draco's eyes widened and he ran out to the common room. The whole entrance wall had been blow away and there was a gaping hole in its place.
A group of dark robed, masked wizards stood in the common room. One pulled off their mask and smiled evilly at Draco.
"Surprise." Bellatrix said.
Chapter 20: Through the Vanishing Cabinet
"Aunt Bellatix, what are you doing here?" Draco glanced around at the large group.
"What are you all doing here?" He asked.
"We've come a bit early. We won't be taking the castle tonight, but the Dark Lord was becoming impatient. You don't mind, do you Draco?" Draco shook his head as he noticed two Death Eaters had left the ranks and had gone deeper into the dorm and to the bedrooms. Draco heard a shout, then quiet. He listened hard for a moment, hearing a bit of shuffling before he turned in the direction of bedrooms. He knew Hermione would've put up a fight but he didn't know if she'd won, and at this moment he was helpless, but he clenched his teeth, knowing that she was in a fragile state.
He turned in the direction of the bedroom as did the others. Bellatrix skipped over and watched as one Death Eater dragged Hermione into sight. He had gripped her under her arms and her head was drooping. He could tell she'd been knocked unconscious. Draco locked his jaw as he watched helplessly as she was dragged like a doll. The other had a slight gash across his arm that he was holding.
Bellatrix went over and used her wand to move Hermione's hair so she could see her face. She began to cackle as she recognized her.
"It's the mudblood that is always with Potter. Let's kill her and leave her as a sign to Potter that he'll be next," she said.
"No!" Draco yelled. Bellatrix turned bright eyes to Draco and then pouted.
"Why ever not?" Draco took a deep breath and then sneered toward Hermione. He could see a drop of blood trickling from where she'd been hit across her head in the struggle. He needed to act like his old self or both of them were dead.
"I want her for myself. That mudblood has been the worst roommate and I intend to make her pay for all she's done before I kill her. By then she'll be begging for it. And she could be used as bait for Potter." Bellatrix smiled.
"A little torture should loosen her tongue. Let's take her back with us. Everyone else, do as you wish." Bellatrix turned to Draco.
"Now destroy any evidence here and come back to the manse through the cabinet. The Dark Lord will be arriving shortly to finish some planning. And we have to plan how we will take the castle and Potter." Bellatrix ran out the giant hole and began to destroy the castle in her wake. Draco could only watch as the Death Eater took Hermione into the darkness of the hallway. Draco could only hope that he would get to her before anyone took a liking to her.
Draco went back to his room and collected some things, then as he grabbed his wand, he noticed Hermione's on the floor. He picked it up and put it in his wand pocket as well. He left his room and leapt out the hole and ran down the corridor, wondering if he would be able to do what he needed to do now to help Hermione. He tried to recall where it was he was going. He ran down to the 3rd floor and saw it across the hallway. The gargoyle with its large wings spread out. As Draco ran over, he felt the castle shaking around him. He didn't have a lot of time and he knew he needed help.
The castle continued to shake around him as Draco wracked his brain. He needed a password but what was it? He was about to say something, when the gargoyle began to move. It sprung out of the way exposing a staircase. Draco could see someone coming down and he moved in time to see Snape and Professor Dumbledore. Snape pulled out his wand at Draco, while Dumbledore stared at him for a moment, with bright clear eyes.
"Lower your wand Severus, I don't think Draco is the enemy in this situation," Dumbledore said. Snape did as he was told grudgingly.
"Professor please I need to talk to you. Death Eaters have entered the castle. They've taken Hermione and -"Dumbledore raised a hand and turned to Snape.
"Severus do as you were instructed. And Draco come into my office," Snape nodded and swooped past Draco as another blast shook the castle slightly. Draco followed Professor Dumbledore into his office and began to pace. He knew he had some time before he needed to leave. Dumbledore sat down and surveyed Draco's restlessness for a moment and then spoke.
"Now explain what is happening. I know that in some way you are involved in the attack tonight but what has happened to Miss Granger?"
"The Dark Lord brought me into his ranks and had assigned for Crabbe, Goyle and I to fix a vanishing cabinet which allows for transport between them. One belongs to my father and the other on is in the Room of Requirement. I fixed it and that's how they were able to get into Hogwarts. But they took Hermione. I didn't know that they would do that. I didn't have all the information about the plan and I couldn't protest or they would've noticed I wasn't myself. I may have been branded with the dark mark but I'm not one of them. I need your help, please…" Draco ended pitifully. Dumbledore stared for a moment.
"And what will I get in return Draco?"
"I'll work to help you take down the Dark Lord. I just …want her back. If anything happened to her, I think I'd die. Please believe me."
"Oh I do Draco. I know much more about what goes on in this castle than you think. I have had some idea of what you were you up to for a while, I just didn't know exactly what it was. I also noticed how you changed after you'd been branded a Death Eater, of course I didn't know it at the time that that was what had been done. The paintings talk, so I also knew what was happening between you and Miss Granger. And I was about to step in but Severus offered to take control of the situation. I know all is well now." Dumbledore surveyed Draco over his half moon spectacles and Draco looked down, ashamed. Dumbledore continued.
"And one thing I've always said is that the Dark Lord does not understand the power of love, especially young love. It is more powerful than any magic. And I believe what you feel for Miss Granger is love. But for us to succeed, we must be discreet. I assume you must return with the Death Eaters but through Severus, you will be able to contact us. Trust him, and we will speak again soon."
"Thank you Professor."
Draco turned and left, running down the hall and up the stairs to the Room of Requirement, he found his way into the cabinet and entered its dark depths. He shut the door behind him and shut his eyes. He felt his body being pulled, almost propelled forward. He was frozen and couldn't move as he flew forward until suddenly he stopped. He opened his eyes and opened the cabinet door.
He was in the basement at the Malfoy mansion. As he went up the stairs into the main hall, Narcissa came forward and kissed Draco's cheek.
"Hello mother, is everyone here?"
"The Dark Lord is yet to arrive but everyone else came through the cabinet. They are in the dining room," she whispered. Draco watched her go and entered the dining room, taking a seat at the end of the long table.
The group was loud as they talked amongst themselves. Only two people were quiet, Draco and Snape. They locked eyes for a moment before Yaxley turned to Draco.
"We saw that mudblood that was brought in. I would love to get my hands on her…in more ways than one." Yaxley licked his lips and Draco's skin crawled. He snarled and tried his best to look scary.
"I want to kill her, she's been a pain in my ass all year and it will be my pleasure to torture her to begging and breaking her. I want no one to touch her other than myself. I personally want to destroy and kill her," Draco said in a deadly low whisper. Yaxley scowled but said nothing about it again. Lucius smiled at the pure evil he saw on his son's face.
That moment the air in the room changed and everyone quieted down. The Dark Lord walked in and sat at the end of the table. His slit eyes fell across every member of the table.
"Friends, the first phase of our plan has been completed. We have a clear path into Hogwarts that is unknown to Dumbledore. Bellatrix did you remove the outer enchantments to give the illusion of intrusion from the outside?" Bellatrix leaned enticingly across the table.
"Yes my lord. Exactly as you said." Voldemort nodded and turned to Draco.
"Our young Draco was the one who facilitated us being able to enter the castle. He has done well," Voldemort said. Draco nodded slightly as the Dark Lord spoke a bit about what would happen in the next week. Many things were discussed as each Death Eater gave an opinion. Voldemort seemed to listen to them, but Draco didn't try and presume. When the Dark Lord called upon him, he gave his slight opinion but still stated that it was always the Dark Lord's opinion that mattered most. Draco did his best to look directly at the Dark Lord, who nodded and turned away. Draco hoped this was enough to convince Voldemort of his loyalty, even though he was not at all loyal anymore.
He heard enough of what was planned, so that when he was excused he still had information for Dumbledore. Even though Draco wanted to speak to Snape before he left, he had to check on Hermione first. The urge to find out if she was alright was killing him.
He made his way upstairs, thinking she'd be in one of the rooms because she hadn't been in the basement. He went into each room whispering her name. Finally he reached the smallest and last room and opened the door.
There huddled on the floor, still unconscious was Hermione. Draco shut the door silently and went over to her. He bundled her in his arms and sat her up, cradling her to him.
He moved her hair aside to see her head. Luckily the cut had closed and it didn't seem to be too deep. Draco then began to meticulously scan Hermione's body for any other bruises or injuries. As his hand slid across her back, he heard her moan slightly.
She immediately began to fight him as she felt his hands. Draco gripped her tightly and spoke to her.
"Hermione stop. It's me, Draco. I'm not going to hurt you." She immediately stopped thrashing around and looked up at him. Hermione's eyes filled with tears as Draco pulled her against him and she buried her face into his shoulder. Draco pulled back and ungagged her, freeing her mouth.
"Draco what's going on?" She whispered. Draco freed her arms and legs. She hugged him tightly as he spoke.
"The Death Eaters came. They blew a hole in the dormitory and knocked you out. They brought you to the manse. You're alright though, I told them to leave you alone, that you were mine and that no one should touch you."
"Draco I know that you are one of them but-" he cut her off.
"No I'm not. I love you too much and I could never forgive myself if anything happened to you or the baby. Before I left the castle, I told Dumbledore that I was on his side and that I'd be a spy for him. He's going to help us, and said to trust Snape. The only problem is, to keep the Death Eaters away from you, I'm going to have to pretend I'm torturing you. So anytime I come in here you'll have to scream when I tell you."
"How long will we be able to keep that up?" Hermione asked.
"Not very long. But I just have to keep it up long enough for us to escape and for you to get somewhere safe." Hermione pulled back looked into Draco's eyes and kissed him lightly.
"I trust you, and anything you need me to do, I can do it," Hermione said.
"I know. Mione, I want a chance to speak to Snape before he leaves, but I'm going to have to tie you up again so it doesn't look suspicious." Hermione nodded as he lightly tied her up and then he kissed her lips before he put on her gag lightly. He sat her up, lifted her into his arms and laid her on to the bed.
"Pretend to still be unconscious." He kissed her forehead and left the room, making sure the coast was clear before he stepped into the hall. He waved his wand and locked and sealed the door with a special Malfoy magical seal. No one but a bloodline from the house of Malfoy could open the door. He hoped his father, mother or aunt would not think of Hermione.
He went down the hall and noticed Snape about to leave. Draco walked by and lightly beckoned him into the library. Snape came in after a minute and shut the door.
"How is Miss Granger?" Snape asked.
"She's fine, a little bruised but nothing too serious. I need you to ask Dumbledore about somewhere we can escape to when I leave with Hermione. Hogwarts won't be safe for us anymore."
"Yes, and since Apparition is impossible in the vicinity, we'll need an action plan. I'll be back to tomorrow and we will discuss it. Keep Miss Granger away from the other Death Eaters for as long as you can. They will most likely kill her." Snape said no more as he left the room.
Draco waited until the hall sounded empty and then left. His mother and father were in the kitchen and he went upstairs quietly. Draco waited in his room anxiously as his parents finally went up to their room. When their door had shut, Draco crept to their door and cast a silencing charm, so they wouldn't hear him during the night. Then he went down to the kitchens and fixed himself and Hermione some food. It had been nearly six hours since they'd been at Hogwarts and he knew she would be hungry.
Draco left no sign that he'd been in the kitchen and then snuck upstairs. He listened carefully, but heard silence fill the house. He sighed slightly in relief and then went into Hermione's room.
"Mione it's me," he whispered. He saw her eyes snap open and she sat up. He untied her hands and ungagged her.
"I brought you something to eat. I'm sorry I couldn't come sooner," Hermione shook her head as she devoured the sandwiches Draco had brought.
"I knew that you couldn't risk getting caught so I understand. I was just afraid because I don't have a wand and anyone could easily have come in," she whispered. Draco sighed and ran his hand down Hermione's face.
"Yes, I put as many magical protections against the door that I could, but if someone from my family tried to come in, they could. Oh and I have your wand. I took it from my bedroom before I left Hogwarts," he said as he pulled it out. He handed it to Hermione who waved her hand across it, causing it to vanish. Draco looked confused as Hermione smiled.
"It's a cloaking charm. Only I can remove it and summon my wand back to me. I just have to think the words. I won't be completely defenseless." Draco nodded.
"You always were a know-it-all, thank Merlin," he whispered as he leaned forward and caught her lips. He kissed her sweetly, as the nectar of her lips worked into his blood. He felt himself becoming aroused and he pulled back. He didn't want to be too physically intimate with Hermione in such a dangerous place. He did lay down and snuggle with her until the early morning, when he had to leave her again. He stood over her as he looked at her, then he remembered about Snape.
"I have news, Snape said he will try his best to get us out of here as soon as possible. He's coming back today to discuss with me an action plan. We will get out of this, I promise." Hermione nodded and Draco quickly tied her up and made her a helpless prisoner.
"I'll be back with breakfast in a few hours. I love you." And with that Draco left and went into his room, restless as he waited for breakfast.
At 9am, he went down for breakfast. Only his mother was present and this set Draco on edge a bit. He needed to keep an eye on both his parents at all times. As Draco sat down, he helped himself to the large array of foods on the table.
"Mother, where is father this morning?" Draco asked trying to seem nonchalant.
"He is lying down, he has a bit of a headache." Draco nodded and sighed inwardly. When his father got his headaches, he was in bed for long lengths of time. This allowed Draco to enjoy his breakfast somewhat in peace. He continually began to hide some food in his robes. His mother was very self involved and therefore she didn't really notice.
Finally when he was finished, he excused himself and slowly walked upstairs making sure not to drop any of the food he had smuggled in his robes. When he reached Hermione's room, he looked around, knocked lightly and then entered.
Hermione sat up as Draco came forward and dumped the food on the bed. He quickly untied her, locked and silenced the door, and went back over to Hermione who was eating some of the breakfast bagels. Draco gently kissed her cheek and looked her up and down to make sure she hadn't been hurt by someone while he had been away, but her creamy skin was the same as always.
"How are you feeling?"
"I'm alright. No morning sickness, but Draco how did you get all this food up here?" Hermione asked as she dug her fingers into an orange.
"I hid it. Because we don't have a house elf anymore, I had to smuggle it in my robe. My mother barely noticed, it seems like she's barely noticing anything these days," Draco said, his voice getting quieter at this realization.
Hermione stopped trying to peel the orange, and put her hand on Draco's. She didn't say or do anything more, but he squeezed her hand in understanding that she was there for him. He then looked at her face, and noticed the redness of the cut across her forehead. Draco reached into the bedside table and pulled out a small first aid kit.
He lifted Hermione's hair out of her face, and then gently cleaned the cut and put some salve onto it. He gently rubbed it into the skin and then stepped back to look. It looked clean and as long as her hair was down, no one would see that he'd taken care of it.
Draco smiled at Hermione as he put the kit away.
"It's all better now. I don't think it was too deep so I think you'll be fine. We'll have someone look at it when we get out of here." Hermione huddled into Draco's arms. They sat like that for a few minutes before Draco heard something. He got up and went to the door. He heard footsteps in the hall. Draco put his finger across his lips and Hermione froze.
Draco listened as his the footsteps moved down the stairs. Draco listened for a moment longer to make sure the person was gone and then he went back over to Hermione. Draco went back to Hermione and began to lightly tie her up.
"I'm sorry darling, I think my father is up. I'll need to go." Hermione nodded and let Draco tie up her hands. He kissed her before he put on the gag. Hermione lay down as Draco stood up.
"Draco?" Lucius Malfoy called out in the hall. Draco's head snapped toward the door. Draco pulled out his wand and then looked at Hermione. Draco quickly waved his wand, removing the remnants of breakfast from the bed and room. She shut her eyes and then Draco went over to the door, he screwed up his face and then opened the door.
"What is it father?" Lucius looked at Draco and smiled. He looked behind at the trembling Hermione, who looked pale.
"Have you been trying to get information from the mudblood?" He asked as he walked toward the room.
"Of course. I hope you didn't hear her squealing, I put a silencing charm on the door so you wouldn't be disturbed."
"Nonsense Draco, I'd actually thought you may have feelings for this piece of dung so I'm glad to see you have no such issue." Draco clenched his jaw in anger, but at this moment he couldn't say anything against what his father was saying.
"Thank you father."
"Well, how about I watch as you do your work? I want to hear this mudblood scream." Lucius went over and ripped off the gag roughly, then stood back and next to Draco.
"Now my son, go ahead. Maybe with me here she will actually reveal something of importance." Draco glanced at his Father and then helplessly at Hermione. Her face was blank except for her eyes. They were deep and bright and full of trust, he could see her breathing shallowly and he clenched his jaw. He didn't want to do this. Lucius raised his wand.
"I'll do it if you would like me to," Lucius said. Draco pulled his father's hand down.
"No, I'll do it. I love it." Draco lifted his wand, stepped closer to Hermione, so his father couldn't see his face. He allowed the anguish that was running through him to come across his face. Hermione nodded ever so slightly and Draco mouthed I'm sorry.
"Crucio," he whispered as suddenly and painfully the sound of Hermione's scream filled his ears and the room.