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Special thanks to N.O.C. for being my beta! So so so so so sorry for the delay guys! Please don't be to mad! Below the disclaimer are the last couple paragraphs from chapter 8. Happy Reading

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Hermione dived into her research looking at one book and tossing it to the side when finished. Finding another possible book and taking notes in her journal. So close to having her answers and then she saw the stack of books she had recovered from Malfoy Manor. Rapidly scanning each book searching the contents and then it happened, the answers had been discovered!

Clutching the book to her chest and jumping up and down with joy! It was almost like it was Christmas morning when she was a child all over again. She quickly gathered all her research and her book and stuffed it into her bag. A port key had to be made for Giza, supplies and cloths had to be packed. She had a little over an hour before George got to her home to be ready. She was going to make Draco pay and she was going to love every single minute.

Chapter 9: The Rescue

"Severus…" Hermione whispered.

How he loved his name rolling off of her tongue. He could feel her breath on his ear; quickly turning to see his Hermione but only seen an empty field, "Hermione!" There she was! Franticly he ran through the field he could see her just beyond the horizon. "Hermione wait!" Hermione's giggles cascaded through the air. Running as fast as his feet would take him knowing he wouldn't make it much further. "Hermione please wait!" Collapsing to the ground gasping for air he could still see her silhouette on the horizon. He placed his hands on his knees to push himself off the ground and suddenly felt a sharp piercing pain go across his back causing him to fall face first to the ground.

Severus woke up from his dream panting and out of breath. Feeling the presence of another person he called out hopeful that it may be Hermione. "Who's there?" The response he received was quite unexpected as he received a swift kick to the stomach.

"Shut up Snape."

This voice was familiar it had to be the Weasley brat. How embarrassing to be taken by the Weasley brat. This was the most unforgivable moment of his pathetic life.

"Stand up."

Standing took a lot out of Severus. He was certain the Cruciatus had been used freely upon his person. He felt the binds wrap around his wrists as he stood and someone began messing with the back of his head. The blind fold was removed and it took a moment but his vision slowly focused on his surroundings.

A gorgeous sight lay before his eyes. Looking high into the sky the great pyramid towered above looming down in the evening sun. Focusing on anything else seemed impossible until he remembered why the marvelous wonder lay before his eyes. Swiftly turning and seeing just as expected was Ronald and Arthur Weasley. Both looking nearly dazed as if drifting through the wind they have been imperious and it was quite obvious.

"Arthur? Mr. Weasley…." Pausing momentarily to build his magic from within…"Why exactly have you brought me here?"

"I told you to shut up Snape!" Bellowed Ron while raising his wand. "Crucio!" He began to torture Severus laughing as he watched him fall to the ground.

"Get up Severus." Arthur nearly requested but managed it to be just a bit forceful.

Severus staggered as he stood. His hands still bound together. Attempting to wrap his head around the events that were currently transpiring and suddenly awareness of others crept up Severus' spine. Someone else was here frantically looking around but seeing no one he looked back at Arthur.

Severus carefully eyed Arthur and Ron. They were waiting for someone or worse something. Deciding to be quite and focus on his magic it was the only way to fight back. Without his wand it wouldn't be anywhere near as strong but it seemed to be his only chance. Hearing the all too familiar rustle of clothing he snuck a glance behind him towards the pyramids. Still nothing…a bright flash past his eyes and he instantly dropped to the ground.

Scrambling to look back at Arthur and Ron after several more flashes past over his head he seen they were lying in the sand face down. His binds on his hands were released. Confusion overwhelmed him muttering obscenities under his breath. He felt a hand underneath his arm.

"Professor Snape…Let me help you up!" Said George Weasley.

Severus groaned…"Another Weasley…wonderful…." Sarcasm lacing his words. Nearly to his feet Severus was tackled by what seemed to be a wild mane of hair.

"Severus!" Hermione screeched as she ran into Severus wrapping her arms around him as they fell to the ground. She gently giggled as she raised her head just a bit to see the slightest smirk coming up on Severus face. "Are you alright?"

"Yes, however there is a bit of pressure on my chest." He smirked.

"OH! Right…" Pushing herself up off of Severus and helping him to his feet. "George grab Arthur and Ron and bring them with us we have to get out of sight."

Severus was still a bit dazed but was grateful for his swift rescue. They all ran towards the pyramid with Ron and Arthur floating behind them as they ran. Hermione lead them just past the far left corner of the pyramid and moved her wand in an intricate pattern on the stone. After just a few short moments the stone vanished and they were able to enter into a secret corridor.

Hermione led them down the corridor just a short ways to an empty room. She flicked her wand in several different directions and the room instantly became brighter. The yellow haze turned into bright white incandescent light. Severus made his way to the closest chair and fell back into its welcoming cushions. He stared blankly at Hermione attempting to focus on her actions and attempting to decide which question would be appropriate to ask first.

Hermione turned and looked at Severus for a moment. He was staring at her as if she were a muggle car driving towards a deer on the highway and poor Severus was the deer. Just a few more moments and she would be able to explain. She quickly turned to Arthur and Ron binding and gagging them both. She turned to George who was about to protest her actions and spoke sharply and quickly, "Don't…just sit by Severus and hear me out." She casually waved him over to the other empty chair. Pulling her bag from an inside pocket of her rob and shoving her arm in to the hilt clearly searching for something. After several minutes frustrations overcame her jerking her arm out of the bag and yelling. "Accio Egyptian tome!"

Severus and George sat quietly watching Hermione dig through her endless expansion bag with curiosity. It wasn't often George Weasley was quiet yet this time he felt it necessary. They watched as Hermione flipped through the pages of the book that apparently had been found. Her mouth constantly closed and opened as the pages were swiftly turned from one to the other. Almost, as if on queue, Severus was the first to speak and George had to stifle a laugh for he was thinking the same exact thing.

"Would you get on with it you twit! We are dying to know just what in the hell is going on here." Severus bellowed out.

Startled from deep thought Hermione responded, "My apologies. I do believe you are correct and are in need of thorough explanations. I will begin with when you left my home to retrieve your attire for the ball." Hermione began to tell Severus about Harry's abrupt visit and departure to Egypt from her home, visiting with George and her research prior to leaving.

Hermione took a deep breath remembering their last conversation about this in her kitchen and walked over to Severus cupping his cheek with her hand. "When you left it made my decision for me. I really thought you had found someone else Severus. I was furious and more jealous than I ever thought I was capable of being. I'm sorry you were kidnapped but I'm grateful it proved I can trust your words that you spoke to me in my kitchen." She leaned down and kissed his other cheek.

"You already know about the ritual don't you?"

Severus sat shocked staring out into Hermione's eyes. This woman would be the death of him. Her last question brought reality back swiftly. "Yes I do." Shaking his head sadly.

Hermione looked at George and held up the book she found in her bag.

"George this book is the reason these pyramids were built. I found this book in Malfoy manor when we raided the mansion with Harry. The dark Lord planned all of this from the very room I was tortured in by Bellatrix. The so called mission Draco was destine for was not to kill Dumbledore but was to bring back the Dark Lord after the prophecy had been fulfilled. Draco took a specially brewed potion the night he allegedly died and somehow that same potion was taken by your father and Ron the same night. It took a while to take affect but when it did everyone thought that the three of them had died."

"Hermione I don't understand why Ron and Dad were chosen." George said shakily.

"Because they were pure bloods and they were blood traitors." Severus responded.

"Who could have given them the potion though?" George spat out.

"I would imagine that possibly Narcissa or Lucius may have slipped them the drink. They were quite hospitable after the Dark Lord fell if you will remember George." Hermione reminded George.

"So what's going to happen to them?!" George demanded to know….

"Well either they will be unwillingly sacrificed and the dark lord will return or we stop the ritual and they, including Draco, will all die for being unsuccessful. The ritual the Dark Lord began is very dark George and very complicated. The plan cannot deviate in the slightest or it is a futile attempt at his return. As far as the actual ritual itself there is one incantation that is to be repeated seven times. That part is quite simple actually; however, what could potentially happen is quite dreadful. Seeing as this has never been successfully done there isn't anyone that really knows what can happen. It's all mere speculation. It was very clear however that the pyramids were designed to hide this tome so no one could ever attempt the ritual. It is coincidently the only place that the ritual can be performed." Her voice faltered towards the end and she stared off at Severus drifting into a deep state of thought.

"Dear gods Hermione please tell me the potential!" George yelled impatiently to bring Hermione out of her deep thought.

"Oh my apologies….right…..anyways, the potential is quite dreadful. If the ritual is performed on Halloween night the wizard being resurrected will be in full human form, exponentially more powerful and will be accompanied by an army of unlimited inferi." She drifted off into deep thought once again suddenly aware of the consequences should they fail.

Severus was still staring at Hermione. George dropped to his knees in a state of shock. This couldn't be happening not again and not so soon.

"Hermione is there no way to save my father and Ron?" George was sobbing and barely spoke the words coherently.

Hermione dropped to her knees in front of George and wrapped her arms around him as tightly as she could manage. "No George I'm sorry once they drank the potion the blood of the dark lord runs through their veins. They will forever be a servant of the dark."

She held him tightly until he calmed down enough for her to let him go. George leaned up against the stone wall and stared over at Ron and Arthur who were still bound and gagged lying unconscious on the floor. Hermione stood and turned to Severus who had been sitting quietly watching and listening on the opposite side of the room.

She walked over slowly and sat down beside Severus. She knew he wasn't surprised by anything that had been said. This was information that was given to him long before the Dark Lord had ever been defeated by Harry. Which lead her to the last question of the evening.

"Severus what about Harry?" She already knew the answer. If they didn't find Harry soon he also would have no chance at survival.

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