Summary: There lives had no meaning before. Both pawns in a war, fighting for a cause neither really got what for; accept one to stay alive, and the other to protect a friend! But what happens when loyalty is put on the line and skeletons come slithering out of their closets? RL/HG M rated. Adult content! You have been warned.

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Before We Met
.1.

The Beginning.

Black smoke clouded my vision, and a strong arm wrapped around my body, instead of my neck pulling me into a solid chest; and holding me tightly against them including the unmistakable tip of a wand pressed into my neck.

I felt a little uncomfortable suddenly realizing, that I did not feel the least bit frightened, being held by my captor. Who would no doubt kill me with out a second thought.

Through my musing I felt something trying to push its way inside my head, an invasion of privacy and I quickly shut whom ever out of it, causing me to flinch at the force in which my shields shut down and then the wand to dig deeper into my neck.

Instead I focused my eyes focused on the horrifying scene playing out before me, as Harry slowly handed over the prophecy to Lucius Malfoy. I felt the intrusion inside my head again, including a pair of lips touch my ear and warm breath, breath against my skin.

"Let me in, I have no desire to hurt you. But to talk to you, and we have very little time."

I could feel my body melt against the sound of his rich, husky toned voice, and stupidly relaxed against him, letting my guard down for a fraction of a second and he was in.

Nobody would notice what's happening between myself and this death eater any way, as everyone's to focused on Malfoy and Harry.

(A/N: Rodolphus in Bold italics, Hermione in normal italics.)

Good darling, you've let me in.I felt my self stiffen at his little nickname.

I'm not your darling. I hiss back, mentally of course.

You are and you will be, my little dove. I've finally found you, I'm not letting you go now Hermione.

Feeling seriously confused I answer back stupidly, instead of just ignoring him.

How do you know my name? Idiot. I thought to myself. He chuckled.

Everyone knows who you are dear. Something I find myself disliking. You are mine, and mine alone and I will do everything in my power to protect you.

Stop being so bloody possessive and cryptic. I'm not your dear, darling or little dove. I am Hermione Granger, a muggle born witch. You sir, are a cold hearted death eater, that wouldn't think twice about killing my kind or my friends to serve your precious Lord.

Now you just listen hear madam. You know nothing about me or my family. Do not judge a book by it's cover Miss. Granger. Did your useless Professors not teach you this particular topic at that tits-up school? I have half a mind to take you out of it, wed you and have you learn our ways.

Oh no he didn't... she thought. Oh hell no, the dummy is in for it now, she thought.

Don't you DARE! I am not to be trolled around like some, some prize. I work hard to get to where I am, and I will not be your wife. YOU can NOT take me OUT of Hogwarts sir, as you have no CLAIM over me. You aren't my parent or a guardian figure. You've just met me, your holding me hostage, whilst Harry get's himself into more shit.

She shouted back at him as they watched Harry hand over the prophecy. She felt his hold on her tighten.

You will be MINE. You've no idea the shit I've gone through, and now I finally have you. You will be my wife, you will stand by my side. You will wear my family's ring on your finger with pride once I figure out how to get out of the mess I'm in.

Good luck trying Mister who ever you are.

She shot back. Regretting it instantly, as she just gave him a challenge.

It was silent for a while as Lucius Malfoy took hold of the Prophecy and then all of a sudden a beam of light came shooting down out of know-wear. And Sirius Black, came on to the scene.

"Not my God son you prick." Punching Lucius Malfoy in the face, as he turned around to see Sirius, with a surprised look on his face. Clearly they weren't expecting this.

Suddenly white smoke and light came bursting on to the scene. My captor quickly spun me around and our eyes locked for the first time; and I hated the reactions my body had to him even more.

His lips quickly crashed to mine black smoke swirling around us, as if he was almost protecting me, and hiding us from view.

Suddenly I was snatched out of his arms, and I found myself trying to cling to him, but with no use. I also found myself holding onto our mental link, after that kiss, and drowning into his coal black eyes.

I heard his voice again one last time, before the battle really kicked into place, and I realized Tonks had grabbed hold of me Luna and Ginny and brought us to safety behind a large rock face, which I swear wasn't their before.

We will meet soon my darling, and you shall be a Lestrange.

Was his parting words. I try finding him among the white and black smoke that collided with each other in battle, but it was pointless. I wanted to feel angry, I wanted to feel resentful and stubborn but something changed in side me when our eyes locked and he kissed me.

And I hate him for it.