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If I did not have Theodore Nott and Draco Malfoy in my life at this exact moment.

I would be dead and that's just stating a fact.

I killed Viktor Krum, because if I did not, he was going to kill me. I could not take it anymore, I waited for the boys as long as I could hold out for. I knew they would come for me, I just did not have it in me to take anymore abuse from him. Feeling him force himself into me no matter how much I fought him off. The pain I was enduring, the bruising and trauma below was so excruciating that even thinking about sex, hurt.

I was grateful that Draco did not force himself on me in any way. He became passive, respectful and would only touch me if I touched him first. It was different and even Theo responded the same way to me.

My mind and soul were so messed up, more than ever before. I had become someone completely different, I wanted to inflict pain on others.

Studying the large scab on my palm, I knew I could never go back to the innocent golden girl I once was. Because I thoroughly enjoyed stabbing Viktor Krum repeatedly as he gasped out for air. My hands caused him to lose his life and in a very messed avenging way, I loved it.

My hands were craving for more blood and I knew once that mark was placed on my skin, I could have whatever I wanted.

The eleven torturous hellish days that Viktor put me through was something I never ever want to think about again. Theo understood my refusing to say what happened but Draco grew angry that I would not say anything.

More than anything I wanted to protect them from placing such horrific images in their heads.

So we made a deal. I refused to tell them what happened to me and they would not tell me what they did to get to me back.

Even with all this hell, my birthday had approached. I begged Theo to please leave it alone, I wanted nothing for my birthday and I wanted the day to honestly be forgotten.

If only I knew what the day had in store for me.

On that that cool morning, I awoke to being greeted by Theo's shirtless back. His soft snores were a comfort I missed until I felt the cool soft skin of Draco's arm pull me into him.

My hand went down to his, as I spun around in his grip to be greeted by his drowsy metallic eyes.

"Good morning."

"Good morning sleepy."

My arms found their ways around his neck, pulling him close as our legs intertwined. I winced with a whimper, as his thigh became between my legs. His whole body and complex froze, his expression changed as he searched my face for reassurance. He knew I was still in so much pain and still very bruised.

My hand found his cheek, trying to push away his worry.

"Kiss me."

Draco's face relaxed, his hand came up to my cheek as he carefully placed it on my bruised cheek. He pulled me into him, our lips gracefully moved with ease like they always have.

It was such a sweet and soft kiss; he was careful with me now. No biting, no nipping just softness and moving like the sweetest honey.

We broke apart, my forehead leaned in and kissed his. I wanted nothing more but to stay like this, with him in our own peaceful bliss. My eyes stayed shut, he pulled the covers over us as Theo continued to snore away beside us.

"It's okay."

I gave him another sweet kiss, breaking apart once more.

"I don't want to hurt you or lose you ever again, Granger."

His arms fully engulfed me at this point; our words were mere whispers for our ears only.

"I know you won't hurt me. I can see that you definitely don't hate me anymore."

His lips formed a smile, a sweet and rare smile I have never seen on him before. It was a rarity that made me love it so much, that I wish he wore a smile more.

"After everything we have been through..."

My words drifted as I tried to put them together in a manner that would not make him run.

"The hostility you once held for me has vanished."

His smile faded, he sucked in his bottom lip and bit down on it hard. I could tell he was fighting back emotions he was not use too.

"I don't even know your favorite color."

He shook his head to his own words. As he turned on to his back, his arm stayed nudged under my neck.

"Knowing you weren't here in my presence just simply breathing, made me feel so fucking lost."

I scanned his profile, his left arm rested on his bare chest. His words made me feel something for him, because I felt the same way. All those days away from him, made me want to cherish one more day beside him.

"Green."

His silver blue hued eyes turned to me, catching mine.

"What?"

"That's my favorite color."

His smile came back, it was mesmerizing. Knowing that I was making Draco Malfoy smile, felt like I just achieved an honorable accomplishment.

"Why green? I would have never guessed. Especially for a Gryffindor, I would say gold or maroon."

"That would be too easy wouldn't it?"

He nodded to me, as I he reached down to my hand. He brought it up to his chest, clasping our fingers together.

"The color green takes so many forms that bring me joy. Fresh mowed grass before a Quidditch game. Seeing the trees that were once dead, come back to life and become that rare tone of green once more in the spring. It's the color of the world's most beautiful gems in my opinion, which are emeralds. Plus, it happens to belong to the house colors of the boy who has changed my life, forever."

I whispered my words for his ears only. Hearing Theo continue his soft snores, knowing he was still asleep.

Draco's face lit up; he was loving everything I was saying to him.

"Not exactly changed for the greater good."

"I don't care."

He carefully pulled me up to him hearing my responses. I crawled up to his chest, our faces collided as our lips found who they longed for. No matter how many kisses we shared, this was one full of true passion that made me melt in his arms.

Regardless of my bruised and cut lips, he was careful and kissed me so sweetly. We moved together, enjoying it as my hands went up to his neck. My thumb brushed his cool cheek, his hand came up and caught it. Draco broke our kiss, as he kissed into my palm.

"Do you forgive me?"

Our foreheads kissed as I licked my wet lips.

"I do."

I paused, I had too. I had forgiven him; I knew he was asking for validation for himself.

"Have you forgiven yourself?"

He stayed silent.

"Draco, you need to know that the past is the past. We learn from it, so we can move on and be better. I forgave you awhile ago, now you have to forgive yourself. I'm okay, I swear it."

He nodded; he knew my words were true as he looked around the room.

"I promise-I will be better for you."

My smile grew, hearing his words that felt so honest from him. I kissed him once more, then melted on to his chest to hear his steady heartbeat. He kept his hand on my mine, resting them on his chest beside me.

He tickled my back, kissing the top of my head as I started to drift off in peace.

"Want to know a secret?"

I lifted my head as our eyes met up, his smile stayed lingering till his eyebrows became furred. The worry crease formed between his eyes as he studied me closely.

"Hm?"

He smiled as he patted my shoulder, I sat up as he got up and began shuffling around in his nightstand drawer. He came back to me, sitting on the bed and handed me a present wrapped in emerald green wrapping paper, adorned with two whites' roses. There was a delicate card that was tied to the roses and present with silver threading.

I grabbed the card with the Malfoy silver crest stamped on it. Reading that it was addressed to me from Draco, with Happy Birthday written in his own hand.

I smiled to him, as I quickly opened it to see an old book.

The complete works of William Shakespeare.

"Oh, my goodness, Draco. You know this is a muggle book, right?"

He was smiling as laugh left him, I could tell he was proud of himself.

"I know. It's one of the first copies that was put out with all his plays together. I... actually enjoy plays especially his work, so I thought you would like this."

I opened the book with a smile, smelling the old pages with pure enjoyment.

"I had no idea you liked Shakespeare. This is such a muggle thing, it's out of character for someone of your status. Quote a line to prove you're not lying to me."

I smiled to him, seeing him roll his eyes as he was searching his mind. He then grabbed my cheek, pulling me up to him as he then lowered himself to my level.

He stayed hovering over me, lowering himself into bed. He then reached behind my neck as he held me in a cradle like position. The book laid between our chests, as we once more became lost in the sheets and our legs.

Our faces were mere inches from another. Our breaths mixed with each other as he eyed with intense pleasure. His words left his mouth like the sweetest flowing honey making me melt as each once.

"My bounty is boundless as the sea. My loves deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both infinite."

He kissed me with complete ease, I gave in to his sweet kiss. It was like tasting the sweetest sugar that made me want it to last forever. We broke apart, I gave me one last small peck in return.

"Romeo & Juliet."

He nodded as our noses grazed each other.

"Act 2, Scene 1."

"How cliche, I love it though."

Draco quietly laughed at me, grabbing the roses from the wrapping paper that was mixed in with the sheets.

"I cut the thorns off the roses for you."

He brushed the roses across my cheek, they felt like velvet as they glided down to my lips.

"No more pain will befoul you ever again. No promises, that's a fact."

The boys let me be, calling for Banty to help me with the tasks that were not as easy to complete.

In reality, Viktor had hurt more than a realized. He thoroughly enjoyed abusing my right side of my face. As the days passed, the right side of my face was become shades of green. The purple was vanishing, my shoulders no longer held his imprints which I was thankful for.

My hips, back and pelvic area were extremely achy and I dared not look no even touch down in my pelvic area. Walking had been a challenge but I was getting much better at it.

Banty stayed by me, always having everything set up in the morning to make sure I was okay. The boys hated being away from me for too long, but they had no choice with their death eater duties.

"Muds, it's time for your healing spells. Shall I get Mrs. Malfoy for you?"

Banty carefully wrang out my long auburn curls out with the towel. I was sitting on a chair in front of the long mirror, watching the steam evaporate from it.

"Yes please. I would appreciate that my friend."

She smiled at me, patting my hand delicately. She set the towel down and took off, leaving me in silence. A silence I longed for, to simply be alone to myself to think and breath.

I obviously was not going back to Hogwarts any time soon. I could even imagine what Harry, Ron and Libby are thinking about. My presence along with more than half the Slytherin students are missing.

They were smart to keep the Daily Prophet hidden from me, I know they had to rain terror to find me.

There was another meeting tonight and I was being forced to go. To have two meetings in a row means things are getting worse or things have escalated dramatically in the Wizarding world. Me being isolated for two weeks; I have lost touch with what's truly been going on.

All I know is that I am going to become a Death Eater.

"My dear, your face is looking so much better today."

I jumped at Narcissa's voice.

"I'm so sorry to frighten you, it's just Banty and I."

I looked up to her soft eyes, they were always so comforting and made me feel so safe around her. She set down her makeup bag, the sunshine was shining in through the curtains and before I could speak the sun caught the reflection of the silver zipper. It hit my eyes and I was transported back into Viktor's room.

He was sitting on top of me, backwards as he held down my thighs. I was gagged, so my screams were muffled as I saw his blade reflect from the fire.

"Nine days and that egotistical prick still has not come for you!"

He yelled out to the room; he dragged the blade amongst my thigh as the weight of his body was suffocating me.

"He won't. I'll make sure of it, so that your body is lined with one inch cuts head to fucking toe. While I continue fucking your cunt hard, enjoying every second of it. Because that what Malfoy's dirty little mud blood deserves! Especially after you humiliated me!"

The dagger dug into my right thigh, marking my ninth day of torment as I wailed out in pain through my gagged mouth. My tears streamed as I felt him slowly drag the blade across my skin.

My scream collided with the soft spoken voices that were ringing in my head.

"Hermione! Sweetheart! You're okay!"

My eyes stayed shut, I could feel the pain grow across my thighs from my scars. I was screaming out, gripping them as the tears streamed down my cheeks.

"Open your eyes! Please, open them. Look, you are safe. No one is hurting you; I promise. Look at us, it will stop."

My eyes finally opened, seeing where I was and who was in front of me left me in a state of shock. Somehow, I made my way cross Draco's room, to a corner where the balcony doors were. I was sitting on the ground; my hands were pressed against my thighs as I was hunched over. Narcissa and Banty were standing a foot away from, they were so worried as they looked me over. Narcissa had tears in her eyes, she was trying to wipe them away. Until the person in front of her, who was mere inches from was blocking her from my view.

It was Pansy Parkinson.

Her expression was riddled with worry, it shocked me as I scanned her with confusion. I was shaking, my breathing was intense as I saw her face watching me in my mental breakdown.

"May I touch you?"

I nodded to her as my heated mouth struggled to find words. She placed her delicate hand on my forearm, right above the green bruises that were fading away.

"I know what you are going through. From a different stand point, so listen to me when I tell you that. Everything will be okay in due time. The night terrors, the PTSD of reliving those horrible moments and being scared to be touched by anyone but those you fully trust."

She paused; tears were slidydown her face as a sniffle escaped her.

"Just know, you'll be okay. What Draco and Theo did for you; I wish someone would have done that for me. I had no one till I pulled myself out of my mess, expect it was years of abuse."

She bit her bottom lip, like she was trying to stop the tears from flowing over.

"Ahh, I hate crying."

She sniffled, pulling her hand from me and wiping her tears.

"Anyways, I'm sorry for what that piece of shit put you through. I know that means little to you, but I know you are strong and will get through this. As much as I hated you in school, I wish I was there to see you punch Malfoy in the face."

She laughed through her tears. This made me smile as a laugh escaped me as well, it was rather comforting to hear what she was telling me. Pansy turned back to Narcissa saying sorry, but she smiled at her.

"Thank you, Pansy."

"Don't thank me, just let me help you."

She held her hand out, I took it as she pulled me to my feet. We slowly walked over to the bathroom, as Banty picked up my chair and placed a pillow on it. I sat quietly as I let them clean me up in peace. Narcissa did a natural make up look on my face, to hide the bruising while Pansy fixed my hair up. Banty cleaned up the room, then got me some herbal tea from Ashlin to help calm my nerves.

"Please..."

My word broken the silence. They looked at me through the mirror, like they were scared to move.

"Don't tell Draco or Theo what happened. Just let it go, I'm surprised they have even been gone this long from me."

Narcissa and Pansy nodded in agreement.

"The boys are not even here."

Pansy brushed my curls, then sat the brush down on the counter as she came to face me. She pushed herself up and sat on the marble counter top, crossing her legs as she watched Narcissa hide my bruising with concealer.

"Where are they?"

"Hogwarts."

They all stayed quiet.

"Tonight's the full moon. Plus, we have a meeting tonight, it will go more in depth what's going on."

Pansy was smacking on some gum as she watched the finishing touches on make up.

"Much better, now come on. Let's get you some food."

My birthday.

My first birthday I spent without my parents.

The first birthday in five years without Harry and Ron beside me.

It was depressing to say the least. Draco's gift was the only thing that was keeping me going through the day. I barely did much, as I strolled around the manor and kept to myself. The peace and freedom to roam was validating.

Narcissa and Pansy gave me space, which was nice as I did not want to be around anyone really. I found myself in the library in the afternoon enjoying the sunlight I let into the dark room. It was like I rejuvenated the room even though the silent paintings were defiantly cursing me out.

I read the plays in the book that Draco gifted me, until Narcissa came in with a tray of tea.

"Fancy a cup of tea?"

I marked my book with Theo's first paper rose, giving Narcissa a smile. She came over and sat the silver tray between us on the coffee table before us. Two sugars for both of our cups, she poured the white porcelain tea kettle. The aroma of cinnamon danced in the air, causing my mood to shift once I saw what was lining the tray.

Cinnamon brooms.

Two of them, one tied with a green ribbon and the other with a red ribbon.

"Those are a gift from Ashlin. She told me you requested them and wanted me to give them to you."

I grabbed one, bringing the green ribbon broom to my nose. Inhaling the sweet aroma, as it overpowered my senses. My eyes closed, the fire crackled before us and I felt like I was back in The Burrow.

"Thank you, for everything."

I opened my eyes, letting a single tear fall. I placed the brooms on my book and grabbed my tea, feeling it warm my hands.

"You're welcome."

We sat in a comfortable silence, sipping our tea as we watched the fire burn.

"Did you ever tell Draco, what you did?"

I sat down my empty tea cup, looking to see Narcissa was looking me over. She set her cup down as well, I watched her pull an envelope out from under a napkin.

"Are you talking about my parents?"

"Yes."

I shook my head no, my hands pressed against the silver silk dress. I then fiddled with my bracelet that fought against the rim of my sleeve.

"Why not?"

Her question caught me off guard as I continued to play with my bracelet. I sighed, as I connected with her wise eyes. Her emerald and silver lined house coat, covered her ivory silk dress. Her black and white hair laid perfectly over the collar, as her lavish perfume took over our surroundings. It was not over baring, more than anything it was comforting.

"I did that for myself, no one else. Draco does not need to know that I have literally sacrificed everything to be a part of this life."

"Good, it was one of the bravest things I have ever witnessed someone do. It makes me question why you wish to become a Death Eater. You are the complete opposite for what they stand for."

Hearing her words, made me feel bad more than anything. I feel like she was trying to push me away from my decision, even though I have no choice.

"You know I have no choice. I am going against everything I believe in! I killed a man! I could never return to who I once was."

My voice raised at her and I instantly felt bad that I had. She did not deserve that nor my aggression.

"Forgive me, I am sorry I raised my voice. That was rude of me."

"Do not apologize dear. It is okay, you had every right too."

She reached her hand over to me, I grabbed it and she squeezed it.

"I know you have been through so much for a young girl. I wish I could save you from what is to come, because once that mark touches your skin. There is no going back, you will hate yourself but you must get through it."

She squeezed my hand harder.

"Knowing that you will be by my son's side. It gives me some hope that, you will keep him sane in his darkest moments."

She let go of my hand, grabbing the envelope on her lap and placing it in my hand.

"Just, remember who you once were Hermione Granger. Hold on to that, you are so much better than what they will turn you into."

She sat up, grabbing the tray and turned to face me before she left.

"Happy Birthday sweetheart."

She walked away, leaving me in the warm silence she once occupied. I looked down to the envelope, it was blank as I turned it over and opened it. I reached in, pulling out a picture as I began to shake seeing what it was.

It was me, being hugged by my father and mother in front of the Hogwarts train in First Year. They were hugging me tightly and waving to me like they could see me. I brought the picture to my lips and broke down. I sobbed quietly in the library that afternoon, by myself knowing how much I have truly sacrificed.

Evening approached; everyone was present at dinner as we were all lost in loud conversations. Draco was seated by his mother who sat at one of the end of the table. While I sat on Draco's other side. He softly gripped my hand under the table from time to time.

While Theo was to my left with Astoria on his left, who seemed to be a little annoyed with him. Her sister Daphne was beside a familiar face, I believe it was Jaxon Rosier. The two were obviously seeing one another, as he fed her olives left and right.

Goyle was next to Jaxon, rolling his eyes as him and Crabbe proceeded to drink a lot and act like school children. Professor Snap looked like he was ready to murder them, as he was seated at the other end of the table. Dolohov was talking to him while chugging his wine whenever he could. Blaise and Pansy were in a deep conversation in French. It was rather interesting as their words were moving so fast; I could barely catch what they were talking about.

"Are you okay?"

Draco whispered into my ear. I turned to him, reaching for my wine glass and nodded.

"Mhm, sorry just people watching."

The room was so loud, that Draco and I could hold a conversation without anyone hearing us.

I looked to him, sipping my wine. Banty was going around filling up everyone's drink as fast as she could as servants began to come around with the appetizers.

"It's hard to believe any of you actually killed people. Nonetheless, went on a killing spree for...me."

Draco was smirking as he sipped his wine. He then leaned back in his chair, keeping his left hand intwined with mine.

"Granger, I am not proud of what I did to get you back. Trust me, it's changed me knowing what I am fully capable of. To tell you the truth it scared me a bit."

His words had a haunting tone to them. I could not imagine how lives were lost for me.

"We had to have you back. Because Draco was turning into a rabid addict more than anything."

Theo chimed in; I saw Astoria had vanished from the table. He was leaning into me, setting his arm on my chair and smirking.

"Rabid addict?"

"Yeah, he looked ill and wanted blood as payment. I was not any better but enough of that. Didn't we vow not to go into details?"

We both grew silent and nodded to Theo. The dinner table grew quiet, as we heard the double doors to the dining room open. We had been interrupted by The Dark Lord, Scaibor and Bellatrix.

"Ahh, what a lovely dinner you are all having."

The Dark Lord approached behind Snape, gripping the chair tightly as he spoke to us. Scaibor and Bellatrix each held two bloody bags in their hands with huge smiles. They threw them on the large dining table, the bags rolled crashing into wine glasses and food.

"We must ruin your dinner as plans have changed. You see, thanks to Draco's dedicated killing spree. It's time to enhance our course of action."

The Dark Lord pointed and flicked his wand at the bag that laid before me. The bag flew off, revealing the bloody contents of two human heads. Viktor Krum and Igor Karkaroff, their discolored faces stared me down. I covered my mouth, trying to ignore the putrid smell that was coming for their severed heads.

"Thank you for murdering them and gaining us so many followers from their pathetic excuse a school."

The Dark Lord spoke directly to Draco, as Bellatrix came around and hugged him behind his chair. He quickly let go of my hand, gripping the seat of his chair tightly.

"My Drakey poo is becoming the mass murder I only ever hoped for him."

She kissed his cheek, as I watched his nostrils flare. He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath trying to keep his cool till she slipped away beside Narcissa.

"Now, the other bag contains two very helpful wizards."

The Dark Lord flicked his wand, my heart was pounding in my chest as I gripped my mouth tightly. I was so scared to know whose heads were going to be in the bag.

The bag flew off and my heart dropped as I saw Cedric Diggory's father, Amos and heads roll right in front of Pansy and Blaise. Pansy held a straight face, she was completely unphased.

Everyone sat in silence as we stared at the four severed heads before us. We all knew we had to look at them, we had no choice because it would be disrespectful to not look.

"Now the Ministry is fully ours thanks to mister Diggory who has finally joined his son. While gave me the location of what I truly desire."

The Dark Lord walked past Snape as Nagini slithered her way on to the table. She found her way to Amos Diggory as she began to enjoy her meal.

"Diggory gave me the complete blueprint of The Ministry of Magic. Which means it will aid our cause in taking over control, regardless of those worthless Aurors. Harry Potter is that much closer in my grasp, expect I need the piece that will ultimately break him."

My eyes fell upon The Dark Lord, he stopped right beside Theo.

"My child, I hear you will be delivering that piece to me. Won't you?"

"Yes...my lord."

My words tasted rancid, hearing myself obey him made me want to vomit.

"Good, release your friend on Hogwarts tonight the ."

My mouth fell agape, I wanted to object to his request. Theo helped me as he saw me ready to talk.

"My lord, Ron Weasley is chained in the Chamber of Secrets. It'll be his first initial turn of the full moon; his blood lust will be extremely high as a new werewolf."

The Dark Lord turned to Theo, gripping his shoulder and smiling sadistically.

"Exactly. I want havoc unleashed on that school and I want Dumbledore's head right here on this table. He has what I want, you and Draco will deliver it to me as you did the last time."

Draco stood up from his chair, standing beside me and looking up to the towering dark creature of a man.

"This is what you wanted, isn't?"

The Dark Lord eyed Draco, he smiled showing off his sharpened teeth.

"Yes, isn't this how deals work? I gave what you wanted for the mud blood, now it's time for you to uphold your end of the deal boy."

Draco's hands formed fists, he was challenging the Dark Lord before us. His eyes grew cold, his jawline was sharp as he was grinding his teeth.

"Of course, I gave you, my word."

The Dark Lord nodded to him.

"The mud blood brings me the girl bearing Potter's unborn child. You will bring me Dumbledore's head on a silver platter with his wand. Are we clear?"

We both nodded to him.

"What of the school and the children?"

Snape spoke up, Bellatrix was now next to him twisting her wand in her teeth.

"The children will go under your control as Headmaster, conditioning them to become future Death Eaters. The Dementors are heading towards the school due to The Carrow's helping take control of them from Azkaban."

Everyone's faces changed to straight dread. Hearing we were going to Hogwarts once the sun fell, was shocking. No one looked prepared at all, especially since Dumbledore would be murdered and I would be kidnapping Ginny.

"The Full Moon will be up in the next few hours. Scaibor and his men are going to swarm the grounds, to make sure none of these children escape. Get yourselves prepared."

The Dark Lord walked out of the room, Bellatrix and Scaibor followed closely and slammed the doors behind them. Nagini proceeded to devour her meals before us, as we sat in dead silence.

"It's beautiful."

I stood on the rim of the Forbidden Forest, overlooking the Black Lake. Hogwarts was lit up in all its glory, as the Full Moon began to rise and illuminate every nook and cranny.

"Not as beautiful as you, love."

Theo's spoke softly, as he patted my shoulder. We shared a comforting gaze, as he pulled something out of his jacket pocket.

"Happy Birthday Hermione."

Theo handed me a small silk black pouch. I opened it up and dumped the contents of what was in it into my palm. It was a golden Time Turner, something about it was unbelievable familiar though.

That's when I saw it, the engraving.

H.G

"Theo, is this my Time Turner? How on earth did you get your hands on this?"

He smiled as he readjusted his Death Eater cloak and pulled on his black leather gloves.

"Malfoy and I had to go back to Hogwarts this morning. I knew it was your birthday and I did not know if you would get a chance to stop by your room."

He paused, clearing his throat as he saw my eyebrow raise at me.

"Don't be mad, but I controlled that American girl to get it for me."

"Theodore Nicholas Nott! You used Imperio on Libby Moon?!"

"You know Slytherins can't go in the Gryffindor common room, let alone the girl's dormitory! I overheard her telling Ginny how hot I was!"

I punched Theo in his arm. He was laughing about it as he stared to whine with his words.

"I'm sorry! She's so fucking fine and I knew I could get her to do whatever I want. I wanted to give you something back from your old life, Hermione!"

I hit him once more playfully.

"Ugh! Theo, you make it so hard to be mad at you."

He smiled through his laugh as he knelt down to my level.

"It's cause I'm cute, isn't?"

I rolled my eyes and then kissed him on his cheek.

"Shut up."

Theo was blushing as his pearly white teeth were shining bright.

"Thank you, Theo. I really appreciate this honestly, it's nice to have this back."

He bowed to me, brushing his hand over his face to reveal his Death Eater mask. His masked face came up to me, I felt like I was looking at a different person.

"Do me a favor tonight. Protect Libby if I cannot find her, she must be kept alive at any costs."

Theo nodded to me, his gloved hands went to my neck as he pulled on my hood. I was dressed normal clothes; in jeans and a pink jumper.

Theo brushed across my shoulders as a sigh left him. He gave me a side hug as we walked back towards the Forbidden Forest, being greeted by snatchers and Death Eaters in every direction.

We quietly made our ways to Hogsmeade which had been completely over run by Death Eaters. The doors of every store and home were barred from outside as Death Eaters stood guard.

Theo escorted me through to the Three Broomsticks. We entered the old tavern, that was lined with Death Eaters and snatchers that watched me in an eerie silence.

We found our way down into the basement where Draco and Blaise awaited us. They were both donned with their masks and Death Eater attire watching me closely.

"Are you ready for this?"

I gulped as Blaise opened up a hidden latch in the floor boards.

"Yes, I am."

That was a huge lie I just spit out. My body was still aching, my heart was a wreck and I was ready to pass out. I could not breath, I was sweating under my jumper knowing what was happening.

Draco and Theo helped me down the old ladder, as I landed on my feet in what appeared to be an old tunnel. I looked around, pulling my wand out and whispering Lumos to it.

"Okay, you have a fifteen-minute head start. Grab Ginny and we will meet you in the Great Hall, okay?"

"Alright, I'll see you soon!"

Theo gave me a thumb us as I watched Draco tap his bracelet with his wand.

The runes on my bracelet lit up blue as a warm feeling surged through it. Gripping my wand, I took off through the tunnels running as fast as I could.

A few moments passed, in the eerie dark tunnels as I finally approached a wooden door. My whole body was screaming at me in protest but my adrenaline was keeping me going.

"Nox."

I whispered to my wand, finding myself in complete darkness. I pressed my hands against the wooden surface, feeling the wooden door push forward.

A full brightness took over my eyes, allowing me to adjust to the scene before me. I was in shock, seeing I had found myself in the Room of Requirement.

I jumped from the mirrored hidden panel, taking off across the room and rubbish that laid waste. Till I finally found the door, I peered my head out to see no one and hear nothing but silence.

I snuck around, roaming around till I came to the staircase. They moved around till they came to the Fat Lady; I spoke the password and she let me in with no problem.

Waking through the crowded hole, I appeared into the common room to see Libby and Ginny going over homework. Harry was nowhere to be seen, that was not a good scene.

"Hermione?!"

Libby jolted up and rushed over to me. Ginny joined her; they took me into a sweet friendly hug.

"Where have you been?! Are you okay?! How come you are not with Harry?!"

I squeezed them back, trying to stay focused as I grew tired to their questions.

"Imm fine, I'm fine! We need to go! Now!"

Ginny looked at me worried, she held her stomach as sorry took over her face. Libby crossed her rooms; her attitude was kicking in and I was not about to have that.

"What's going on? You show up out of the blue after weeks and then demand for us to leave? Explain yourself."

Libby was tapping her foot until something caught her off guard.

"Mione...did someone beat you up?"

Ginny walked towards me; her hand reached for my face. I quickly pulled away, knowing I just messed that up.

I sighed, I let the tears fall knowing this was the only way to do this.

"I was kidnapped by Death Eaters. They been holding me against my will until I was able to escape. We have to go; they are coming for everyone."

Ginny cupped her mouth to my words while Libby relaxed her arms.

"Holy shit Herms! How come-we didn't-Fuck!"

Libby was speechless, until we were frozen in our tracks. The howls took over the castle, so many werewolves and worgs were howling as loud as they could.

We cupped our ears to the howling when I heard him. The loudest one among the werewolf's and worgs, the hybrid beast sounded like a brute force.

Ron.

"What the hell is going on!"

Ginny was looking around as the howls subsided. I reached for her arm, grabbing it and began pulling her with me.

"We need to go! They are coming! Libby!"

Libby ran after us, as students began to follow after us out from their dormitory's. The once empty stair cases were full of students all ages, trying to understand what was happening.

Libby and Ginny's hands were intwined with mine as we made our way through the staircases and hallways.

I knew where I had to take them, I just wish Libby was not here. Theo was supposed to take her away, I did not here to play witness to what I was going too.

A mid the madness I heard the spells flying, before us.

"Harry!"

Ginny screamed out; I held my breath seeing Harry fighting off a Death Eater in front of the entrance to the Great Hall. I tighten my grip on their sweaty palms when I saw the mask of the Death Eater, it was Draco and he saw me right away.

I tried to pull the girls away, Ginny was losing it as she wanted Harry.

"Ginny! Please come with me! Harry will be fine. I promise!"

Harry spun around and jump over a piece of fallen stone, throwing a few spells towards Draco.

"Hermione! Get her out of here!"

I nodded to him, dragging her along as I felt Libby's hand ripped from mine. I yanked Ginny behind, seeing Theo holding Libby by her throat. He had two worgs beside him, they were drooling with blood running from their mouths. Students were running past us into the Great Hall, as I kept Ginny behind me.

Theo held Libby by one arm, that laced around her throat and he did not even budge as she fought him off. He kept his dark eerie eyes on me, till he suddenly whistled to the worgs beside him. They chased after the students in the hallway, herding them down the stairs like cattle ready to be slaughtered.

"Herms go! Run! What are you doing?!"

Ginny was pulling at me at Theo and I held a stare down together. I stayed silent, knowing Theo did what I asked. I wanted her to be safe, but this was not what I meant. He wanted Libby, he was lusting for her and I handed her over like nothing. Once that mask went over his face, he changed and had become a wild animal that ensued on killing and torment. I could see it as the blood splattered coated his mask and leather gloves that smeared blood on Libby's night clothes.

Theo was nodding to me as I continued to stare at her in the chaos of cries, screams and howling.

"I'm sorry."

Her eyes widen, Theo pressed his mask into her hair as I jerked Ginny aggressively forward in front of me. My arm wrapped around Ginny's throat as well, she pulled at my forearm trying to understand what was happening. Libby was in tears as she saw my wand point directly at her, the spell left my mouth with no hesitation.

"Incarcerous."

Rope appeared out of thin air; it slithered its way from my wand around Libby's wrists. She was fighting it, as she began to kick and scream. Theo covered her mouth, holding her in his arms as he walked her forcefully forward.

"Sorry love, ever hear kill two birds with one stone?"

Libby was screaming out as she continued to fight off Theo as he began to laugh at her like a raging manic. He picked her up, throwing her over his should and continued down the steps as Ginny held her stomach, watching what happened before her.

"What the hell is this Hermione?! What are you doing?!"

She tried to run down to Harry, it was mere fair game as I held my wand out and screamed the spell once more.

"Incarcerous!"

The rope slid out of my wand, attaching quickly to Ginny's wrists. Causing her to trip and fall to her knees, as I caught the end of the rope from my wand.

I yanked her back followed it down the steps, to see Ginny eye me with complete hatred. Her nostrils flared; her face was red as she sat on the ground huffing at her bound hands. I stood before her, letting go of the rope as it continued to lap around her wrists tightly.

"Sometimes people just snap when they have truly had enough."

"Enough of what?! This is some sick joke!"

I ignored her as Harry looked over the crumbled stone to see Ginny and I. Before he could speak, Dolohov and Greyback appeared from the cracked large doors. Greyback tried to grabbed Harry but he took off, running up the stairs from us. Greyback charge hind, wand in his hand he was shouting spells with Farkas at his side. Ginny was screaming out to him, telling him to run as fast as he could.

"Ahh, look at you. You got his bitch, fantastic. She has a surprise awaiting her outside."

Dolohov approached me at he laughed at the situation, patted my shoulder, as he walked outside to the courtyard. Theo followed behind him, dragging a muffled Libby with him that continued to kick and withering on his shoulder.

I grabbed Ginnys's bound wrists, dragging her with me outside. We were greeted by a giant auburn beast in the middle of the courtyard who began howling loudly as we approached.

It was Ron, he was somewhat tame as he allowed Dolohov to approach him with ease. Till I saw why he was tame, in his orange shaggy fur was hiding a rune collar. I let Ginny stand beside him as he awaited what was to happen next.

"Say hello to your brother."

Ginny looked to me and then over to the large beast, seeing that he had blood dripping from his mouth. He was more wolf than werewolf, he was undeniable large like Farkas but did not appear as mutated as the worgs. Ginny looked him over, looking close into his red eyes that stared her down.

"Ron?!"

She started crying as she went to touch his fur. I quickly yanked her away, right as her snapped at her causing the collar to shock him.

"Are you mad?!"

Tears flooded her eyes in anger, she shook her head as a sniffle escaped her.

"No, but you clearly are."

I ignored her, we stood in silence for what seemed forever as the Full Moon was now directly above us in the sky. The plan was to meet in in the Forbidden Forest, but something had clearly changed. That's when the green hue appeared in the sky, we looked up seeing The Dark Mark dance above our heads drenching the castle in green. Death Eaters and Snatchers flooded the lawn, roaring us in screams and laughter at the mark in the sky. My eyes were caught by the candle light in the opening of the doors, I watched as Professor Snape sealed the Great Hall closed doors with his mark again.

Draco appeared with Bellatrix at his side, the three of them talked amongst themselves until I saw the balcony bag in Bellatrix's hand. The three of them approached the courtyard until Draco walked put to me, he stopped while looking to Ginny and back to me.

"Bring Death Eater, do your worst!"

Ginny spat her challenging words as Draco picked his hand up and brushed my chin with his leather glove. He snapped his fingers and pointed at Ginny as two Death Eaters swooped their hands through her arms, holding her tightly. They carried her off towards Bellatrix and Dolohov, she was screaming out every cussed word possible.

I eyed him curiously as we ignored Ginny. Seeing him dressed to toe in his Death Eater attire was something else. The masks on him and Theo seemed to force them to act as if they were different people. They acted so much older than merely sixteen years old, that it was shocking and somewhat scary at the same time.

Draco said nothing, he stared me down through the black openings of the eyes in his mask. His silver eyes stayed hidden as he looked me up and down, then walked away without a word.

I exhaled the breath I has unknowingly been holding in while he patrolled the parameter. He met up with Theo, antagonizing Libby which forced me to look away. The courtyard continued to be flooded over by worgs, Death Eaters and snatchers at the Dark Mark painted everyone green. Silence soon fallen upon us as the doors loudly shut to the school, everyone's attention was upon Draco.

"Our work here was swift which will please The Dark Lord immensely."

I watched as Draco and Theo approached the middle of the courtyard. His hand was behind his back as he praised everyone around. Theo dragged Libby behind him like a lost dog, he had tied another roped to her bonds and she was fighting it with her cries.

Draco held his hands out, as Greyback walked away from shutting the doors. He picked up the bloody bag on the ground that Bellatrix dropped and threw it Draco. He caught it, holding up for everyone to see as he turned it over and dumped it out which caused everyone to roar us in screams and laughter.

The long white silvery hair that was now drenched in blood, rolled on to the ground to show the end of an era. I dropped to my knees, seeing Professor Dumbledore's head stare up at the sky. My hands, muffled my screams as they got lost in the uproar that surrounded us. My face connected with Draco, he threw the bag to the side and approached me as he extended his hand out.

He was shaking, as I looked up to him refusing to take his hand. He swiped his face with his other hand, asking his mask vanish to show me his drenched face. I took his shaking hand, he pulled me away from the crowd. He took me away swiftly; we were running away as he dodged around from the courtyard into the opening of the long grassy hill that connected to the Black Lake.

We made our way down to the water, where he dropped to his and began to hyperventilate as he quickly pulled me down to him letting me inhale his comforting scent.

Draco was panicking, he was acting as if it was winter as I tried to hold him as tight as I could.

"I am right here, Shhh. Take some deep breaths and talk to me."

He was crying, sobbing as he tried to calm himself.

"I did it! I killed him! I did not want too though."

Draco's painful words echoed in my ear as he gripped me tightly. His words hurt me, knowing he did follow through with his task. I held him, letting him get out the tears I knew he needed to let out.

"Hermione, I killed him. I killed Professor Dumbledore and I can never take that back."

I pulled Draco from me, holding his cheek in my hands. He was a mess; I wiped his heated face and pulled him up to me. I kissed his wet lips, feeling his pain as he hugged me around my lower back.

His tears mixed with our kiss, as our passion increased in the moment. I pulled from him; our eyes connected on a deep level as they became lost.

"Remember, I'm with you. I will always be with you and we will get through this together."