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Disclaimer 2: I own the plot, Saerry Snape, Aeyr's, and the Snapes being Slytherin's Heirs.  Nothing more, nothing less.

Chapter 71 **Chatting With the Trio**

"Mione?"

Hermione jumped and looked up.

"Ron?  Oh my God, you're awake."

"Thank you, miss Obvious."

Hermione scowled then smiled.  "I see you still have a sense of humor."

Ron shrugged then asked, "Where's Harry?"

"In Dumbledore's office.  Professor Lupin came and got him right after him and Flint brought Draco in."

"Flint?  Slytherin Quidditch Team Captain Flint?"

Hermione nodded.

"Yes."

Ron sighed then asked, "What happened to Malfoy's git of a father?"

Hermione blinked.

"Pardon?"

"Malfoy's father was the one that kidnapped me."

"I don't know, Ron."  Hermione looked over at Draco, who's bruises and cuts were swathed in an orange substance and his left arm was encased in a cast.

"We should ask Harry."

"Ask Harry what?"

The two of them looked towards the door to see Harry standing there, Saeln draped about his neck and shoulders like some mockery of a feather boa.  As Hermione started to get up, Harry shook his head and walked over to them.  He smiled at Ron and asked, "How are you feeling?"

Ron grimaced and replied, "Life Fluffy sat on me a few times then used me as a chew toy."

Harry half-smiled and said, "Cruciatus does that to you."

Ron and Hermione noticed a far-away look in his eyes and glanced at each other.  Hermione wrapped an arm about Harry's waist, making him jump then smile sheepishly.

"Sorry guys."

Hermione smiled and said, "Its okay, Harry."

Ron nodded.

"Yea.  Sorry if I brought up bad memories."

Harry smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry about it, Ron."  He frowned then added, "I suppose you want to hear what happened to Malfoy?"

Ron nodded and Hermione blinked.

"So it was Draco's father?"

Harry nodded.

"Yea.  He came to offer me and my dad a place in Voldemort's ranks."

Ron winced but Hermione paid no attention to the mention of the name except to say, "What?  Why?"

"Turns out he knew we were Slytherins Heirs all along.  And, it turns out Voldemort roped my dad and my great-grandfather into joining him."

Ron winced again then asked, "So what happened?"

Harry replied, "Moody came and got Malfoy about an hour ago.  Dumbledore told him to make sure he doesn't get off.  Which I doubt even Fudge can argue with the fact that he kidnapped you."

Ron nodded sharply and grinned.

Hermione smiled then look up at Harry and asked, "What about Professor Snape and Saerry?"

The far-away look came back into Harry's eyes and Hermione tightened her arm around him.  Harry smiled thankfully at her then said, "My dad's a bit – off –right now."  He swallowed hard then continued, "He thinks his and Saer's parents – my grandparents – deaths are his fault."

Hermione's face fell and she hugged Harry tightly.

"Oh, Harry.  I'm so sorry."

Harry patted her shoulder and said, "Its okay, Herm.  It's my dad I'm worried about.  I'm sure he wouldn't want me to tell you guys this, but he was crying.  Completely broke down."  He closed his eyes and softly said, "I've never seen him like that before."

Hermione continued to hug him as Ron looked worriedly at his friend.