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I know this is a short chapter, but I hope you like it. I think my muse has started to get back, but not completely. I really hope to have some more chapters written during the next couple of days/weeks. Please bare with me.

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Chapter 18

Hermione woke up feeling a bit nauseous.

She turned, and quickly ran to the loo.

Hermione vomited, and felt her stomach contract. As soon as she was finished, she brushed her teeth and rinsed her mouth. Then she crawled back into bed wishing that Rabastan was there, but there was no sign of him. She wasn't keen on going down to the others yet, and decided to get some more sleep.

It was several hours later before Hermione woke up again. She went to shower and grabbed some robes and pulled them on before she walked down towards the dining room, hoping to find someone to talk to. She wanted to see if they knew where Rabastan was. As soon as she entered, she found Bellatrix and Rodolphus sitting there, chatting and eating.

"Good morning." Hermione mumbled and moved inside.

"Morning? It's been hours since it was morning." Rodolphus said and looked at her.

"Sorry, I didn't realize." Hermione said blushing severely as she took a seat, avoiding eye contact.

"You can look at us Hermione, we all know that it was an impossible task you were given, we have all been there once or twice. Rabastens pride is just hurt, he'll come around." Bellatrix said and put her hand over Hermione's, which made Hermione cry.

"I am so sorry that I couldn't do it!" Hermione sobbed.

"Don't be Hermione! The Dark Lord is not mad at you, he knew it was an impossible task to give you, but he wanted to tell you that you won't be given another chance. Next time, you do it or you face the consequences." Bellatrix said and taking a napkin, she started to gently remove the tears from Hermione's face.

"Where is everyone?" Hermione asked, hoping they knew who she wanted to talk to.

"Narcissa should be here shortly. Rabastan, Draco and Antonin are on a raid, they should be back later this evening." Rodolphus said apologetically.

Hermione took some water and nodded slightly, she was starting to feel nauseous again.

"Are you feeling alright Hermione?" Bellatrix asked looking at her, but before Hermione could answer. Narcissa came running into to room, crying.

"Cissy what's wrong?" Bellatrix asked and ran to her sister.

"I just heard from Lucius, something went wrong!" Narcissa sobbed.

"What do you mean with something went wrong?" Hermione asked concerned and scared.

"It was a trap, they were waiting for them." Narcissa sobbed.

"Who were, Cissy?" Bellatrix asked.

"The order! Bella, they took my son! They took my Draco!" Narcissa sobbed.

All color disappeared from Hermione's face, and she suddenly ran from the room, and barely made it to the bathroom before she started puke her guts out.

She felt someone pulling her hair back and away from her mouth and turned around, watching as Bellatrix held her hair in place.

"How long have you been puking?" Bellatrix asked concerned.

"Only this morning, it must have been something I ate and the things that happened yesterday." Hermione said with tears down her cheeks.

"Rodolphus has gone to find out what happened, I let Luna take care of my sister." Bellatrix said and handed Hermione a wet cloth.

"Thank you." Hermione sobbed, this couldn't happen. This just couldn't happen. Rabastan was supposed to come back to her so they could talk this through, not disappear.

"Hermione? Do you mind if I try and use a spell on you? Just so we know what's wrong?" Bellatrix asked when Hermione stood up. She shook her head no. Bellatrix took out her wand and pointed it at Hermione's abdomen. Suddenly a bright light interrupted, glowing around her stomach. Hermione looked down nervous, and then up at Bellatrix, who was smiling.

"What is it? What's wrong with me?" Hermione asked, nervous if she was sick.

"Nothing is wrong Hermione, you're pregnant!" Bellatrix beamed.

Hermione stood shocked and looked at Bellatrix before she broke down in tears again.

"Oh I am sorry sweetheart, I thought you would be happy!" Bellatrix said embarrassed.

"It's not that! What if Rabastan doesn't come home! He will never know he is about to become a father, and he wasn't home at all last night!" Hermione sobbed into Bellatrix's neck.

"There, there, it's not the first time something has gone wrong, I am sure they'll be here soon." Bellatrix said as she rubbed soothing circles on Hermione's back.

"Now, why don't we go downstairs and wait for Rodolphus, hmm?" Bellatrix said and used her thumb to remove some of the tears on Hermione's cheek.

Hermione nodded, and let Bellatrix lead her down. She made sure that Hermione was comfortable on the couch, before she went to retrieve some tea for her. Not long after, Narcissa and Luna appeared, both clearly upset. Hermione didn't know what Luna's relationship was with Draco, but she was sure that they were together.

"Are you alright Hermione?" Luna asked and sat down beside her.

"No, what if they don't come back?" Hermione whispered and started to cry again.

"They will, I am sure of it, we just need to have faith." Luna said and smiled sadly. Hermione only managed to nod, but she had a hard time having faith.

For what felt like hours they sat there, waiting for Rodolphus to return. Lucius had come home some hours ago, but he didn't knew anything else than what he already had told Narcissa. Suddenly they heard a pop and they all turned around to see Rodolphus with Severus Snape.

"Severus, what happened?" Narcissa pleaded as she cried into her husband's chest.

"All I know is that it all was a trap, the whole Order was waiting for them, as soon as Rabastan and the others turned up to deliver Ronald's body all hell broke loose. I don't know where they are keeping them, I only know that they have them all and that they are alive for now." Snape said and looked around. Hermione broke down in tears again, and Luna hugged her.

"Is there something we can do?" Luna asked calmly, but Hermione could hear she was nervous.

"Not at the moment. I am afraid we will have to wait and hope they contact us. I have to go. I am suppose to met the Dark Lord in Spinners End. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news." Snape said and apparated away.

"We have to do something!" Narcissa cried.

"And we will, but we don't know where they are being held. We have to wait love." Lucius soothed her.

"I can't just sit here and do nothing!" Narcissa cried.

"Neither can I!" Hermione cried and stood up.

"Sit down and relax Hermione, you shouldn't stress yourself too much in your condition." Bellatrix said and went to her.

"Condition?" Narcissa asked and looked at the young witch.

"Whoops, sorry!" Bellatrix said, with a giggle.

Hermione looked at all the faces who were looking at her.

"I am pregnant, I just found out today." Hermione mumbled.

"I am going to be an uncle?" Rodolphus asked in awe looking at the young witch. Hermione just nodded.

"And Rabastan doesn't know I take it?" Rodolphus asked, walking over to Hermione.

Hermione shook her head and started to cry again, when Rodolphus pulled her into his arms and held her tight.

"It's alright, I promise you, I'll do everything in my power to get him back to you." Rodolphus said and soothed her.

"Thank you." Hermione hiccuped. Soon everyone came over to congratulate her, trying to forget for a moment that they didn't know what had just happened.