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Thank you to everyone who review and leave comments, I hoped I have been able to write back to you all, I just want to say thank you for your support. :-)
I´m sorry that I didn't upload chapter 5, this weekend, but work has just been hectic, so I haven't got the time.
So here you are, and thank you again for reviewing and following this story. :-)
This has been Beta read by Sweetslytherin16, and I´m so grateful for all her help with this.
Chapter 5.
When Hermione opened her eyes, she could see that they had landed just outside a huge mansion.
"Where are we?" she asked, while still holding Rabastan close. He hadn't yet put her down.
"Malfoy Manor" he said, as he went to go inside the huge building.
"Rab, they don't want a Mudblood in their house" she whispered in a scared tone, her head buried against his chest.
"Never call yourself that again, I don't want to hear it. Ever. You are no Mudblood to me" he said and tightened his arms around her.
He stopped in his tracks, having come into the great hall. An enormous staircase that led up to, what she supposed was, another floor of the Manor. She looked around stunned, it was beautiful.
She saw Lucius walk over to them, and tried to hide, her face buried in Rabastans shirt.
"Are you okay Miss Granger?" he asked.
"I'm fine, thank you" she whispered.
"Don't worry Miss Granger, we won't kick you out" Lucius said with a chuckle.
"Oh your poor, poor girl" and women said and came up to Lucius. She was beautiful, with long blond hair.
"Miss Granger, allowed me to present my wife, Narcissa Malfoy" Lucius said and held the woman's waist.
"Come with me my dear" she said and held her hand out to Hermione. Rabastan groaned, but set her down. Hermione looked up at him.
"Don't worry, I´ll find you later. Go with Mrs. Malfoy" he said and kissed her forehead. She took the older woman's hand, and was lead up the huge staircase.
"Come along dear, I´ll run you a bath. You poor, poor thing. I'm so sorry for what happened to you. Lucius has told me all about it" the women said, as she led Hermione in a room.
The room was big, much bigger than she ever expected. It had a huge king-size bed, and a beautiful view out over the garden. There were bookshelves on nearly every wall around the place. It all just got a bit too much for her, Hermione finally broke down and cried.
"Oh dear girl" Narcissa said and wrapped her arms around the trembling girl.
"Am I dreaming? Or have I finally lost my mind?" Hermione asked in a whispered voice.
"Oh my dear girl, you are not dreaming, and haven't lost your mind. They had planned this for so long, and Rabastan insisted that you got out as well. He is very fond of you" Narcissa said, and led Hermione inside the bathroom. It was huge, with a giant tub, and Hermione could not remember the last time she had had a bath.
"I know its overwhelming right now, and it takes time to get used to all of this. But, we will help you through it sweetheart" Narcissa said as she filled the tub. She added in lavender oil to calm her and help her relax. Narcissa noting how anxious the young girl seemed, added in a blend of Frankincense, bergamot, and a touch of full fat milk to the lavendar, hoping the young witch could get some relief from the oils.
"Take your time dear, I'm just going to find some other clothes for you. I'm sure I have something from my youth you can fit into" Narcissa said and gave Hermione's hand a squeeze. She saw Narcissa leave the bathroom, and Hermione took off the huge cloak Rabastan had swept her away in. She took her clothes off, letting them fall into a pile. Slowly she let herself fall in to the bathtub, groaning as the hot water rose over her cold, thin body.
"Oh" she sighed, letting herself enjoy the hot water against her skin. It had been far too long since her last proper bath.
"Are you alright dear?" Narcissa asked and put some clothes beside the sink.
"I think so"
"Here, let me wash your hair" Narcissa said, gathering up shampoo and conditoner, started the task of washing her bushy hair.
Hermione's head fell back against the tub, as she allowed the older woman to wash her hair. She sighed, and was enjoying the calming effect from Narcissa´s hands on her head. She helped Hermione get washed up, and when she finally let Narcissa help her up the tub, the bathwater was filthy. Narcissa helped dry her hair, and braided it for her.
"Here, I brought you some of my old clothes. I hope it´s okay" the woman said, and helping Hermione in some fresh underwear and a silk nightgown.
"It's gorgeous, I had never owned anything made of silk" Hermione said, and let her hands touch the smooth material.
"You look beautiful" Narcissa said.
"Thank you for everything Mrs. Malfoy"
"Please, call me Narcissa, or Cissy, that's what they all call me. Mrs. Malfoy was my mother-In law"
"Thank you Narcissa. Do you think Rabastan is still here?"
"He is. His room is just across from yours. Lucius told me to give you a room close to his" Narcissa said and lit up the fire in the fireplace.
"Thank you again"
"No problem, get some rest. I'll make sure to get some dinner up for you. Just relax and rest"
"Will you tell the others thank you from me. I'm glad they didn't leave me behind" Hermione said and blushed.
"You can tell them that yourself tomorrow" she said and smiled.
Hermione saw Narcissa leave, and went over to the bookshelves. There where so many books. Spell books, charms, potion. She let her fingers up and down the spines on the books. She couldn't believe it. She was out from that horrid prison and was relieved. She found an old book about charms, and went over to the big bed and climbed inside the covers.
The bed was nothing like the one in Azkaban. It was soft, and warm. She had now idea about how long she had been locked up inside that prison. But this was the first time in a long time, that she finally felt warm, clean and safe. Who would have thought that she felt safe in Lucius Malfoys home of all places? But she did. She wished she had her wand. She had seen a wand in Rabastans hand when he had carried her. Maybe he could get her a wand as well?
She started to read again, and felt content just sitting there with a book in her hand. She was so lost in the book and her thoughts, she barely heard the knock on the door.
"Come in" she answered. She put the book down on the bed, and saw Rabastan enter with a tray in his hands. He looked quite handsome. He had shaved and washed up, Hermione had trouble to look away from the man. He was gorgeous and very sexy. He had a loose grey shirt on, and loose trousers. His arms were well defined, and she could not look away from his muscles. Oh Merlin, she had been in his arms, and felt safe and sound. She suddenly wanted to be in his arms again, feel the heat from his body and his firm muscles under her hands.
"Are you feeling better sunshine?" he said with a smirk on his face, he had obviously seen her checking him out.
"I think so, it's all a bit surreal, and I'm scared that I'm going to wake up any minute and be back in a cell" she said and blushed.
"I know how you feel. But I promise you, it gets better with time" he said and put the tray on her bedside table. He sat at her bed, took her hand and held it tight.
"Is the Dark Lord going to kill me now?" she said and kept her gaze at their entwined hands.
He felt a bit of pride, that she actually called him the Dark Lord, and not by his real name.
"No, he´s not. I won't let him. I swear Hermione, that I will do anything and everything in my power to keep you safe" he said and push her chin up so that he could meet her eyes.
"I want to help Rab" she said, and enjoyed the feeling of his hand on her chin.
"I know, and you will, trust me" he said and took the tray from the table.
He started to feed her the soup, and she moaned. It tasted so much better than the soup from Azkaban.
"Did you get your cheeseburger you talked so much about?" she asked.
The sound of his laughter brought a smile to her face.
"No, not yet, but I´m planning to get one soon. Why? Want to come with me?" he said as he fed her another spoonful of soup.
"Maybe, it depends on how persuasive you can be" she said and smirked at him.
"Are you flirting with me?"
"What if I am?" she said with a flirtatious smile.
"You will be the death of me witch" he said as she ate the last soup.
"Why?"
"Have you any idea how beautiful you are right now? And what I would do to you if you were healthy enough?"
"I have a pretty good guess" she said, as he took her hand again.
"Tell me" he said in a low voice.
He looked at her, like he wanted to eat her. His gaze kept looking at Hermione's parted lips.
"I´ll rather show you" she said and closed the distance between them.
The kiss was nothing like she ever experienced before. Her hands went around his neck and kept him close to her. She parted her lips, and felt his tongue in her mouth. She met it with her own, and melted to the touch from his hands. He kept running his hands up and down her back, until they found their way to her hair. He twisted the braid around his fingers and pulled her head back, before he pressed his lips to her neck. Hermione moaned at the feeling of him against her skin.
"Do you have any idea how long I have wanted you?" he whispered in her ear, before he licked her earlobe.
"As long as I have wanted you" she said hoarsely.
"If it weren't for the fact that you are still not recovered, I would show you how much I want you" he said and kissed her lips once more. He tucked her in, and pulled the covers up around her.
"Rab?" she said as he was walking over to the door.
"Yes love?" he said and looked at hear with lustful eyes.
"Please stay, I'm not sure I can sleep here alone" she said.
"Always sunshine" he said, and went over to the other side of the bed. He took off his shirt, and slide in right next to her. She just starred at his chest, it should be forbidden to look so good.
Rabastan carefully, laid himself down beside her, and she snuggled in to his chest. His arm went around her waist, and kept her close to him.
"I have thought about how it would feel to fall asleep in your arms" Hermione said, and let her hand wandering around his body. He had a firm chest, and she loved the feeling of the small brown hairs on it. He smelled so good, and was so warm.
"And how does it feel love?" he whispered.
"It feels wonderful. I'm happy that I'm out of the prison with you. I was so scared that all of you would leave me there" she said and snuggled closer to him.
"I would never, ever leave you darling. You belong with me, and I´m not letting you go!" he said. She looked up at him, and pressed her lips against his. This kiss was not as intense as the other, but she could still feel him pour all his emotions in it.
"Sleep sunshine" he whispered against her lips "otherwise, your health be damned, I'm going to ravish you right here and now".
"Promise me you'll be here when I wake?"
"Always love, always"
And for the first time, in a long time, she felt asleep, while she felt perfectly safe in Rabastans arms.