Chapter 33: Doomed Love
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter
Thanks: Nathalie, Candycane, neonfizz, Emma, malishka, gInNy, Sushie-chan, Black Rein, (Madiszon), Krissy (I don't know, FF.NET SUCKS!), Loralei, Draco-luver, Ella Lee, BlueStariNight88, Akili, Iceeybabe89, Elven Goddess, Kristen, dobbie-luvs-sweeties, and KatiKrzystofiak2002.
A/N: MORE D/HR action coming up!!! BIG THANKS TO SUSHIE-CHAN and MALISHKA! O! While you are at it. Go read Malishka's story Unraveled. It's very good so far!
Draco gasped for breath. He felt relieved that Pettigrew hit Jewel instead of him, but as he saw his sister's corpse screeching in pain he felt a surge of guilt in his stomach. Draco slowly backed away and walked to where his friends were.
Lucius made a face, "Pettigrew your aim sucks, you know that?"
"Y-Y-You hush! Or I will kill you. I wouldn't dare hesitate to blow your 'Pretty Little Malfoy Face' to pieces." Pettigrew snapped bitterly.
"It is pretty isn't it?" Lucius sneered, "Better then your ugly rat face, Pettigrew."
"What did you-" Pettigrew began.
"Guys STOP!" Avery whined.
"Here we go again." Mrs. Lestrange muttered while rolling her green eyes.
Draco looked up at his friends, and Blaise smirked. "Wouldn't it be great if they finished each other off?"
The others chuckled silently, and Harry whispered, "What are we doing chained to these walls? How we get here? I don't remember a thing!"
"My kind father brought you here," Draco replied sarcastically, "I don't know if I can get you down."
"Please do something," Pansy pleaded her voice full of panic, "I don't know if I can go on without food any longer! You got to find food or water for us! Somewhere! Anywhere!"
"Shit, they didn't feed you?" Draco sighed in, "I guess I will have to find food. Somewhere. Anywhere."
"Good Luck, but how are you going to get past them?" Ginny whimpered.
"I don't know, but I will-" Draco began, but he was cut off by a loud crash.
Lucius had smashed Pettigrew up against the wall, and was shouting in rage at him, "Bastard! What did you say about Arabella?"
"I said she was a 'good for nothing slut for going out with you instead of me'" Pettigrew spat back, trying to be brave, "She only went out with you because you went out with every other girl at Hogwarts."
"I am going to kick your ass!" Lucius growled.
"Why don't you try?" Pettigrew snarled, "Well, see who's the better Death Eater!"
Avery began to whimper, "GUYS!! Stop! You are acting like children. Uh-I like can't believe this!"
Lucius spun around, "I will kick your ass too, you stupid shim!"
Avery burst into tears, and began to cry loudly, "I-I am gonna tell the Dark Lord on you! He'll be m-m-mad."
With that said Avery ran down the other hallway, his wimpy cries bouncing loudly off of the stonewall. Lucius rolled his silvery gray eyes, "Somebody get him. That DAMN SHIM!"
~ I will. ~ Draco thought.
~*~*~*~
Hermione was snarling in a cold voice. A voice that sounded very much like Lucius when he was angry. "You shall not pass me. I will kill you before you defy the Dark Lord!"
Narcissa sighed deeply, and started top search her pockets frantically, "I KNEW this was going to happen!"
"Really? Then why didn't you say anything!" Severus snapped at her, "Now the girl is going to slow us down considerably"
Narcissa smiled a small smile, and pulled out of her pockets a huge pointy needle. Arabella shuddered, "Oh Lord! I hate needles!"
"I do too." Narcissa agreed, "But this one is fairly useful. It is a tranquilizer that calms you down considerably, but it doesn't help or heal the drugs. I used a lot of these whenever Lucius lost his temper."
Narcissa approached Hermione carefully, but Hermione slapped Narcissa as hard as she could. "You won't stop me!" Hermione cried, "Never EVER!"
"OH yes we will!" Severus cried as he took out his wand, "Petrificus Totalus!"
Hermione went stiff, and fell to the cold ground. Her brown eyes were lit with evil malice. Narcissa rubbed her cheek where Hermione slapped her. Then slowly she bent down, and gave Hermione the tranquilizer as Hermione yelped in pain. "It appears she does not like needles either," Arabella said with a smile.
Hermione's eyes slowly closed, and she just lay there on the ground after the tranquilizer. Narcissa sighed, "Come on! We have to get her to Jacque's place, and quick! Lets go!"
~*~*~*~
Draco grinned as best he could, "I hope you kick his sorry butt father. He is rather stupid."
"Why thank you Draco." Lucius muttered, not even looking at his son. His eyes were focused on Pettigrew, "Any last requests Pettigrew?"
"That you die." Pettigrew snarled, "You are not worthy of being a Death Eater. Every single plan you had failed."
"At least he wasn't a cowardly rat hiding from us for thirteen years." Harry mumbled to himself, but Pettigrew heard.
"NOW YOU'RE DEFENDING HIM!" Pettigrew growled, "I ought to torture you for that, Potter!"
Lucius smirked, "Thank you 'Boy Who Lived' Now, Pettigrew I must kill you now."
Pettigrew snarled and pushed Lucius back. Then he drew his wand, "I can kill you I won't hesitate!"
Lucius made a fist, "A real man fights with his fists, not with a piece of wood, you rat!"
Pettigrew snarled and leapt at Lucius, but he was too quick for Pettigrew. With one well-aimed kick he hit him in the place that it hurts most, and hit him there hard. "OUCH! GODDAMN IT!" Pettigrew howled in pain.
Despite being chained to the wall and starved, the group laughed at Pettigrew moaning in pain. Lucius smirked his Malfoy smirk, and said, "Oh! You liked that didn't you? Well, I ought to show you more of what I can do."
Draco snickered, "Hey Dad! I am going to look for the Shim! Okay?"
"Yeah, sure Draco," Lucius replied, not really paying attention, because he was too busy showing off.
Draco slowly walked around Lucius, who was still kicking the living crap out of Pettigrew, and he stared at the group and mouthed silently, "I am going to get help."
Pansy nodded, and pretended to be amused by Lucius's violence. Macnair turned to Draco and glared, "If you go anywhere you are not supposed to, I am going to-"
"It's okay." Draco interrupted politely, "I am only going to get the shim so we can make fun of him some more."
Macnair sighed, "Well, if it's to get Avery. Anyway I am going to watch the fight. It's not every day when you see two Death Eaters beat each other up."
Draco was about to follow the path Avery took, but he stopped, and looked at Jewel. She was lying unconscious and looked terrible. It was so horrible that the Death Eaters disrespected Jewel's body, by injecting it with those repulsive Dark Drugs. Poor Jewel, she should not even be dead in the first place.
"You did your best." Draco muttered, "I will do the rest. You have done all that could possibly be done."
~*~*~*~
Draco was exhausted, and very out of breath. It seemed that the dark gloomy passage of bones and skulls would never ever end. "Why did I get involved in this?" Draco said aloud, "I suppose it could not be avoided."
Draco continued walking and he thought of Hermione. He hoped she was all right. Maybe she was on her way back right now? Or maybe she was getting help? That would be useful if they had some help. Draco smirked when he heard Avery whining. Sure he or she was a wimp, but maybe Avery could tell him how to get out.
Draco slowly walked around the corner and saw Avery pacing angrily. Draco smirked, and decided that being friendly was the right way to go, "Hey Avery! How is my buddy doing?"
Avery stared at Draco coldly, "Go away!"
Draco smiled, "Hey, it's okay. I was just wondering what you were doing out here all alone. Why aren't you back there with your friends?"
"They are not my friends." Avery snapped, "Lucius is being so mean. All because he forgot to pick up the Grail of Eden after Jewel was murdered."
"Forgot the what?" Draco said flabbergasted.
Avery sighed and looked at the stonewalls, "Well, Jewel was always a special child. I believe she got her Seer genes from Narcissa. Anyway Jewel happened to stubble upon the Grail of Eden in Helen's old room at Hogwarts. The room was not remembered for the longest time. Anyway supposedly Jewel was thrilled with the Grail and found out what it was used for. I guess that's why the Dark Lord wanted to kill her in the first place."
~ Not wonder she was acting strange. ~ Draco thought to himself. ~ She was a Seer. Just like my mother was. ~
"What is the Grail of Eden?" Draco said aloud.
Avery rolled his eyes, "Some stupid thing really. The legend says that the Grail of Eden was the Key to enter the Land of Eden. Then you could receive your one wish. Damn, I wish Lucius would think sometimes."
"Yeah, sure." Draco replied, "Well would you look at the time! I better be going!"
Avery was about to stop Draco, but Draco was all ready running out of sight and away from Avery. Avery wasn't exactly in shape, and he could not aim spells very well. So fortunately for Draco, he was able to escape.
~*~*~*~
Draco was running through the streets of Paris. He did not care where he ended up. He just wanted to run, and run until he was away from the Death Eaters and from his 'zombie' sister.
Draco was running so fast that he was not watching where he was going. Suddenly he crashed headfirst into someone. The impact was so great that he was thrown on his back onto the sidewalk. "OW! Oh! I am so sorry, but I am in a hurry, and I-"
"Draco Malfoy?"
Draco stopped running, and turned around. It was Remus Lupin. Draco began to talk at once, "The Death Eaters are here! They are hiding underneath the Helen and Pansee statues."
Remus laughed, "Calm down, Draco. We are aware that there are Death Eaters in the area. It's okay."
Draco gasped for breath several times, "Okay. Okay. I understand."
"You look terrible," Remus muttered, "You better come with me, Draco. We can talk it out when we reach the 'hideout'"
"The hideout?" Draco asked.
~*~*~*~
"What on earth 'appened 'ere?" Jacques cried, "I stay 'ome from school one day, and zis 'appens!!"
"Tell me about it." Arabella sighed, "Hermione is in BAD shape. Severus? Can't you do anything at all about it!"
Severus looked down and Hermione who was lying on a bed. The group had made it to Jacque's house, and was now deciding what to do with Hermione. "Damn. I think she was hit pretty badly with these Dark Drugs. I don't know if I can do anything."
Arabella's brown eyes became full of pleading, "But you must try! You helped with Luc to create these. You have to do something! Anything!"
Severus stared back at Arabella, "Well there is one thing I can try to do."
Narcissa twirled her blonde hair, and whispered softly, "What can you possibly do?"
"I can try the 'Light Drug' Potion." Severus began, "However it is still in the process of being created, and I am not sure if it is worth the risk-"
"Anything is worth the risk, Snape." Came Sirius's voice, "It is your fault that the Death Eaters are how they are anyway. Now what exactly do these Light Drugs do?"
"They make you calm and have a bit of sense temporarily, but the Dark Drugs always come back twice as stronger then before. I don't know how to make them permanently effective. Also these Light Drugs can along be used three times or else the person becomes immune and is a Death Eater forever. Until 'Moldie Voldie' is killed that is." Snape snarled at Sirius.
Then the front door squeaked open. "I am back!" came Remus's voice, "And I brought a friend."
Draco slowly entered the room with Remus by his side. Narcissa immediately ran from Hermione's bedside, and into Draco's arms. "Y-You are alright!" she whimpered as she hugged Draco tightly.
Draco gasped in shock and surprise, "Mum! Is that really you?"
"Yes, it is I my dear. Are you okay? How did you escape? How-" Narcissa started, but she was cut off by Arabella, "I think we better let the boy rest while Severus gives Hermione the Light Drugs. Come on Draco. Come out in the kitchen for a cup of tea." Draco looked down at Hermione and he cried, "What in the name of Merlin happened to her!"
Arabella bit her lip nervously, "I will explain everything later. How about a nice warm cup of tea."
"But is she okay? Maybe I should stay with her!" Draco said in a panicky voice, "I am worried about her."
"Of course you are, Draco." Narcissa cooed, "But I am sure it would be better if you just go in the other room while Severus takes care of Hermione."
~*~*~*~
"It should have been me who was injected with the Dark Drugs." Draco muttered under his breath, "I mean it would not have really mattered with my father being what he is and everything."
"Don't say things like that." Arabella said with a slight smile on her face, "Your father wasn't always nasty and evil."
"Whatever." Draco said.
"What I don't understand iz why does all zis 'ave to 'appen when none of my parents are 'ome." Jacques said angrily, as he poured tea for Draco and Arabella.
Arabella chuckled, "I know what you mean my dear. It must be a lot for you right now."
"Oui." Jacques sighed when he finished pouring the tea, "Now if you will excuse moi, I am going to rest for a bit."
"Not a problem." Arabella said, taking a sip of her tea.
Draco looked at his tea, and said nothing. He was very happy to see his mother again, but he felt as though this was the worst day in his entire life. He was extremely worried for his Hermione, and he did not know what to do. It just was not fair that she had to suffer this. "I feel so guilty." Draco murmured.
Arabella reached over the table, and patted Draco's hand gently, "I know my dear. I feel guilty about what happened between me and your father."
Draco looked up at Arabella, and asked, "What exactly happened between you and my father?"
Arabella chuckled, "Such a long, and a bit of a tragic story. In the end, he broke up with, because he felt like it was the right thing to do."
"I see." Draco muttered sadly.
~*~*~*~
Hermione opened her eyes slowly and looked around her. She was lying in a very comfortable bed, with the pink comforter lying nicely on top of her. Hermione yawned, and looked around the strange room. Had it all been a dream? Then she heard Draco's voice whisper, "I have been waiting for you to wake."
Hermione looked up into those lovely silver eyes. She felt a blush creep to her cheeks as she stared up at him. He was so perfect for her. "Draco?" Hermione sighed.
Draco gently stroked Hermione's cheek and he bent down and kissed her gently on the forehead. "My beautiful girl has finally woken up. We escaped and are safe. The Aurors are planning on their next move."
Hermione felt her heart stop, "So it was not a dream after all."
"I can only wish it was," Draco replied gently.
"Draco?" Hermione whimpered, "I-I-I am going to become a Death Eater aren't I?"
Draco leaned even closely to Hermione. His eyes pierced into hers, "You will never ever become a Death Eater as long as I am around."
Hermione felt happy for the moment that Draco was nearby her. She tried to push the thoughts of the other problems out of her mind, and just focus on Draco. Draco continued to smile at Hermione lovingly; "I really truly love you with all of my heart, Hermione. If you become a Death Eater, I would inject myself with Dark Drugs to join you."
Hermione felt the tears in her eyes, and she whispered, "I love you."
Draco leaned forward until Hermione's lips met his. They kissed passionately, and Hermione wrapped her arms tightly around him. Draco pulled away slowly and began to cover Hermione's face in light soft kisses. Hermione giggled, and pulled Draco even closer. "Stay here with me." Hermione cooed, "I **really** missed you."
"I would." Draco said sadly, "But I have to finish something. We are going to get the Death Eaters now."
Hermione shook her head, "No! Take me with you, Draco"
"I can't. You are in no condition to deal with this Hermione. You are in bad enough shape as it is." Draco said sweetly while playing with Hermione's curls.
"I can't let you do this by yourself." Hermione protested.
"Mione, please be quiet." Draco said with a slight smirk forming on his face.
"Make me!" Hermione retorted.
Draco did make her be quiet. With his own lips. Meanwhile, Arabella was smiling to herself as she watched the couple together. Then she reached into her pocket and pulled out a picture.
It had a young blonde teenager making silly faces at the camera. Also there was a girl snuggling up next to him with long brown curls that fell down her back. You would think it was Hermione and Draco for the resemblance was uncanny. But it wasn't. "Lucius and I were such a cute couple. But it never worked." Arabella sighed, "Never. Because of Nilam. But I hope and pray Hermione and Draco's romance is not doomed like mine was."
Narcissa slowly came up behind Arabella, "I hope my relationship with Lucius is not doomed either."
"I just pray for Draco and Hermione." Arabella muttered softly.
I hope you liked the fluff at the end. I missed writing fluff!!!
~*Sophiebabe
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter
Thanks: Nathalie, Candycane, neonfizz, Emma, malishka, gInNy, Sushie-chan, Black Rein, (Madiszon), Krissy (I don't know, FF.NET SUCKS!), Loralei, Draco-luver, Ella Lee, BlueStariNight88, Akili, Iceeybabe89, Elven Goddess, Kristen, dobbie-luvs-sweeties, and KatiKrzystofiak2002.
A/N: MORE D/HR action coming up!!! BIG THANKS TO SUSHIE-CHAN and MALISHKA! O! While you are at it. Go read Malishka's story Unraveled. It's very good so far!
Draco gasped for breath. He felt relieved that Pettigrew hit Jewel instead of him, but as he saw his sister's corpse screeching in pain he felt a surge of guilt in his stomach. Draco slowly backed away and walked to where his friends were.
Lucius made a face, "Pettigrew your aim sucks, you know that?"
"Y-Y-You hush! Or I will kill you. I wouldn't dare hesitate to blow your 'Pretty Little Malfoy Face' to pieces." Pettigrew snapped bitterly.
"It is pretty isn't it?" Lucius sneered, "Better then your ugly rat face, Pettigrew."
"What did you-" Pettigrew began.
"Guys STOP!" Avery whined.
"Here we go again." Mrs. Lestrange muttered while rolling her green eyes.
Draco looked up at his friends, and Blaise smirked. "Wouldn't it be great if they finished each other off?"
The others chuckled silently, and Harry whispered, "What are we doing chained to these walls? How we get here? I don't remember a thing!"
"My kind father brought you here," Draco replied sarcastically, "I don't know if I can get you down."
"Please do something," Pansy pleaded her voice full of panic, "I don't know if I can go on without food any longer! You got to find food or water for us! Somewhere! Anywhere!"
"Shit, they didn't feed you?" Draco sighed in, "I guess I will have to find food. Somewhere. Anywhere."
"Good Luck, but how are you going to get past them?" Ginny whimpered.
"I don't know, but I will-" Draco began, but he was cut off by a loud crash.
Lucius had smashed Pettigrew up against the wall, and was shouting in rage at him, "Bastard! What did you say about Arabella?"
"I said she was a 'good for nothing slut for going out with you instead of me'" Pettigrew spat back, trying to be brave, "She only went out with you because you went out with every other girl at Hogwarts."
"I am going to kick your ass!" Lucius growled.
"Why don't you try?" Pettigrew snarled, "Well, see who's the better Death Eater!"
Avery began to whimper, "GUYS!! Stop! You are acting like children. Uh-I like can't believe this!"
Lucius spun around, "I will kick your ass too, you stupid shim!"
Avery burst into tears, and began to cry loudly, "I-I am gonna tell the Dark Lord on you! He'll be m-m-mad."
With that said Avery ran down the other hallway, his wimpy cries bouncing loudly off of the stonewall. Lucius rolled his silvery gray eyes, "Somebody get him. That DAMN SHIM!"
~ I will. ~ Draco thought.
~*~*~*~
Hermione was snarling in a cold voice. A voice that sounded very much like Lucius when he was angry. "You shall not pass me. I will kill you before you defy the Dark Lord!"
Narcissa sighed deeply, and started top search her pockets frantically, "I KNEW this was going to happen!"
"Really? Then why didn't you say anything!" Severus snapped at her, "Now the girl is going to slow us down considerably"
Narcissa smiled a small smile, and pulled out of her pockets a huge pointy needle. Arabella shuddered, "Oh Lord! I hate needles!"
"I do too." Narcissa agreed, "But this one is fairly useful. It is a tranquilizer that calms you down considerably, but it doesn't help or heal the drugs. I used a lot of these whenever Lucius lost his temper."
Narcissa approached Hermione carefully, but Hermione slapped Narcissa as hard as she could. "You won't stop me!" Hermione cried, "Never EVER!"
"OH yes we will!" Severus cried as he took out his wand, "Petrificus Totalus!"
Hermione went stiff, and fell to the cold ground. Her brown eyes were lit with evil malice. Narcissa rubbed her cheek where Hermione slapped her. Then slowly she bent down, and gave Hermione the tranquilizer as Hermione yelped in pain. "It appears she does not like needles either," Arabella said with a smile.
Hermione's eyes slowly closed, and she just lay there on the ground after the tranquilizer. Narcissa sighed, "Come on! We have to get her to Jacque's place, and quick! Lets go!"
~*~*~*~
Draco grinned as best he could, "I hope you kick his sorry butt father. He is rather stupid."
"Why thank you Draco." Lucius muttered, not even looking at his son. His eyes were focused on Pettigrew, "Any last requests Pettigrew?"
"That you die." Pettigrew snarled, "You are not worthy of being a Death Eater. Every single plan you had failed."
"At least he wasn't a cowardly rat hiding from us for thirteen years." Harry mumbled to himself, but Pettigrew heard.
"NOW YOU'RE DEFENDING HIM!" Pettigrew growled, "I ought to torture you for that, Potter!"
Lucius smirked, "Thank you 'Boy Who Lived' Now, Pettigrew I must kill you now."
Pettigrew snarled and pushed Lucius back. Then he drew his wand, "I can kill you I won't hesitate!"
Lucius made a fist, "A real man fights with his fists, not with a piece of wood, you rat!"
Pettigrew snarled and leapt at Lucius, but he was too quick for Pettigrew. With one well-aimed kick he hit him in the place that it hurts most, and hit him there hard. "OUCH! GODDAMN IT!" Pettigrew howled in pain.
Despite being chained to the wall and starved, the group laughed at Pettigrew moaning in pain. Lucius smirked his Malfoy smirk, and said, "Oh! You liked that didn't you? Well, I ought to show you more of what I can do."
Draco snickered, "Hey Dad! I am going to look for the Shim! Okay?"
"Yeah, sure Draco," Lucius replied, not really paying attention, because he was too busy showing off.
Draco slowly walked around Lucius, who was still kicking the living crap out of Pettigrew, and he stared at the group and mouthed silently, "I am going to get help."
Pansy nodded, and pretended to be amused by Lucius's violence. Macnair turned to Draco and glared, "If you go anywhere you are not supposed to, I am going to-"
"It's okay." Draco interrupted politely, "I am only going to get the shim so we can make fun of him some more."
Macnair sighed, "Well, if it's to get Avery. Anyway I am going to watch the fight. It's not every day when you see two Death Eaters beat each other up."
Draco was about to follow the path Avery took, but he stopped, and looked at Jewel. She was lying unconscious and looked terrible. It was so horrible that the Death Eaters disrespected Jewel's body, by injecting it with those repulsive Dark Drugs. Poor Jewel, she should not even be dead in the first place.
"You did your best." Draco muttered, "I will do the rest. You have done all that could possibly be done."
~*~*~*~
Draco was exhausted, and very out of breath. It seemed that the dark gloomy passage of bones and skulls would never ever end. "Why did I get involved in this?" Draco said aloud, "I suppose it could not be avoided."
Draco continued walking and he thought of Hermione. He hoped she was all right. Maybe she was on her way back right now? Or maybe she was getting help? That would be useful if they had some help. Draco smirked when he heard Avery whining. Sure he or she was a wimp, but maybe Avery could tell him how to get out.
Draco slowly walked around the corner and saw Avery pacing angrily. Draco smirked, and decided that being friendly was the right way to go, "Hey Avery! How is my buddy doing?"
Avery stared at Draco coldly, "Go away!"
Draco smiled, "Hey, it's okay. I was just wondering what you were doing out here all alone. Why aren't you back there with your friends?"
"They are not my friends." Avery snapped, "Lucius is being so mean. All because he forgot to pick up the Grail of Eden after Jewel was murdered."
"Forgot the what?" Draco said flabbergasted.
Avery sighed and looked at the stonewalls, "Well, Jewel was always a special child. I believe she got her Seer genes from Narcissa. Anyway Jewel happened to stubble upon the Grail of Eden in Helen's old room at Hogwarts. The room was not remembered for the longest time. Anyway supposedly Jewel was thrilled with the Grail and found out what it was used for. I guess that's why the Dark Lord wanted to kill her in the first place."
~ Not wonder she was acting strange. ~ Draco thought to himself. ~ She was a Seer. Just like my mother was. ~
"What is the Grail of Eden?" Draco said aloud.
Avery rolled his eyes, "Some stupid thing really. The legend says that the Grail of Eden was the Key to enter the Land of Eden. Then you could receive your one wish. Damn, I wish Lucius would think sometimes."
"Yeah, sure." Draco replied, "Well would you look at the time! I better be going!"
Avery was about to stop Draco, but Draco was all ready running out of sight and away from Avery. Avery wasn't exactly in shape, and he could not aim spells very well. So fortunately for Draco, he was able to escape.
~*~*~*~
Draco was running through the streets of Paris. He did not care where he ended up. He just wanted to run, and run until he was away from the Death Eaters and from his 'zombie' sister.
Draco was running so fast that he was not watching where he was going. Suddenly he crashed headfirst into someone. The impact was so great that he was thrown on his back onto the sidewalk. "OW! Oh! I am so sorry, but I am in a hurry, and I-"
"Draco Malfoy?"
Draco stopped running, and turned around. It was Remus Lupin. Draco began to talk at once, "The Death Eaters are here! They are hiding underneath the Helen and Pansee statues."
Remus laughed, "Calm down, Draco. We are aware that there are Death Eaters in the area. It's okay."
Draco gasped for breath several times, "Okay. Okay. I understand."
"You look terrible," Remus muttered, "You better come with me, Draco. We can talk it out when we reach the 'hideout'"
"The hideout?" Draco asked.
~*~*~*~
"What on earth 'appened 'ere?" Jacques cried, "I stay 'ome from school one day, and zis 'appens!!"
"Tell me about it." Arabella sighed, "Hermione is in BAD shape. Severus? Can't you do anything at all about it!"
Severus looked down and Hermione who was lying on a bed. The group had made it to Jacque's house, and was now deciding what to do with Hermione. "Damn. I think she was hit pretty badly with these Dark Drugs. I don't know if I can do anything."
Arabella's brown eyes became full of pleading, "But you must try! You helped with Luc to create these. You have to do something! Anything!"
Severus stared back at Arabella, "Well there is one thing I can try to do."
Narcissa twirled her blonde hair, and whispered softly, "What can you possibly do?"
"I can try the 'Light Drug' Potion." Severus began, "However it is still in the process of being created, and I am not sure if it is worth the risk-"
"Anything is worth the risk, Snape." Came Sirius's voice, "It is your fault that the Death Eaters are how they are anyway. Now what exactly do these Light Drugs do?"
"They make you calm and have a bit of sense temporarily, but the Dark Drugs always come back twice as stronger then before. I don't know how to make them permanently effective. Also these Light Drugs can along be used three times or else the person becomes immune and is a Death Eater forever. Until 'Moldie Voldie' is killed that is." Snape snarled at Sirius.
Then the front door squeaked open. "I am back!" came Remus's voice, "And I brought a friend."
Draco slowly entered the room with Remus by his side. Narcissa immediately ran from Hermione's bedside, and into Draco's arms. "Y-You are alright!" she whimpered as she hugged Draco tightly.
Draco gasped in shock and surprise, "Mum! Is that really you?"
"Yes, it is I my dear. Are you okay? How did you escape? How-" Narcissa started, but she was cut off by Arabella, "I think we better let the boy rest while Severus gives Hermione the Light Drugs. Come on Draco. Come out in the kitchen for a cup of tea." Draco looked down at Hermione and he cried, "What in the name of Merlin happened to her!"
Arabella bit her lip nervously, "I will explain everything later. How about a nice warm cup of tea."
"But is she okay? Maybe I should stay with her!" Draco said in a panicky voice, "I am worried about her."
"Of course you are, Draco." Narcissa cooed, "But I am sure it would be better if you just go in the other room while Severus takes care of Hermione."
~*~*~*~
"It should have been me who was injected with the Dark Drugs." Draco muttered under his breath, "I mean it would not have really mattered with my father being what he is and everything."
"Don't say things like that." Arabella said with a slight smile on her face, "Your father wasn't always nasty and evil."
"Whatever." Draco said.
"What I don't understand iz why does all zis 'ave to 'appen when none of my parents are 'ome." Jacques said angrily, as he poured tea for Draco and Arabella.
Arabella chuckled, "I know what you mean my dear. It must be a lot for you right now."
"Oui." Jacques sighed when he finished pouring the tea, "Now if you will excuse moi, I am going to rest for a bit."
"Not a problem." Arabella said, taking a sip of her tea.
Draco looked at his tea, and said nothing. He was very happy to see his mother again, but he felt as though this was the worst day in his entire life. He was extremely worried for his Hermione, and he did not know what to do. It just was not fair that she had to suffer this. "I feel so guilty." Draco murmured.
Arabella reached over the table, and patted Draco's hand gently, "I know my dear. I feel guilty about what happened between me and your father."
Draco looked up at Arabella, and asked, "What exactly happened between you and my father?"
Arabella chuckled, "Such a long, and a bit of a tragic story. In the end, he broke up with, because he felt like it was the right thing to do."
"I see." Draco muttered sadly.
~*~*~*~
Hermione opened her eyes slowly and looked around her. She was lying in a very comfortable bed, with the pink comforter lying nicely on top of her. Hermione yawned, and looked around the strange room. Had it all been a dream? Then she heard Draco's voice whisper, "I have been waiting for you to wake."
Hermione looked up into those lovely silver eyes. She felt a blush creep to her cheeks as she stared up at him. He was so perfect for her. "Draco?" Hermione sighed.
Draco gently stroked Hermione's cheek and he bent down and kissed her gently on the forehead. "My beautiful girl has finally woken up. We escaped and are safe. The Aurors are planning on their next move."
Hermione felt her heart stop, "So it was not a dream after all."
"I can only wish it was," Draco replied gently.
"Draco?" Hermione whimpered, "I-I-I am going to become a Death Eater aren't I?"
Draco leaned even closely to Hermione. His eyes pierced into hers, "You will never ever become a Death Eater as long as I am around."
Hermione felt happy for the moment that Draco was nearby her. She tried to push the thoughts of the other problems out of her mind, and just focus on Draco. Draco continued to smile at Hermione lovingly; "I really truly love you with all of my heart, Hermione. If you become a Death Eater, I would inject myself with Dark Drugs to join you."
Hermione felt the tears in her eyes, and she whispered, "I love you."
Draco leaned forward until Hermione's lips met his. They kissed passionately, and Hermione wrapped her arms tightly around him. Draco pulled away slowly and began to cover Hermione's face in light soft kisses. Hermione giggled, and pulled Draco even closer. "Stay here with me." Hermione cooed, "I **really** missed you."
"I would." Draco said sadly, "But I have to finish something. We are going to get the Death Eaters now."
Hermione shook her head, "No! Take me with you, Draco"
"I can't. You are in no condition to deal with this Hermione. You are in bad enough shape as it is." Draco said sweetly while playing with Hermione's curls.
"I can't let you do this by yourself." Hermione protested.
"Mione, please be quiet." Draco said with a slight smirk forming on his face.
"Make me!" Hermione retorted.
Draco did make her be quiet. With his own lips. Meanwhile, Arabella was smiling to herself as she watched the couple together. Then she reached into her pocket and pulled out a picture.
It had a young blonde teenager making silly faces at the camera. Also there was a girl snuggling up next to him with long brown curls that fell down her back. You would think it was Hermione and Draco for the resemblance was uncanny. But it wasn't. "Lucius and I were such a cute couple. But it never worked." Arabella sighed, "Never. Because of Nilam. But I hope and pray Hermione and Draco's romance is not doomed like mine was."
Narcissa slowly came up behind Arabella, "I hope my relationship with Lucius is not doomed either."
"I just pray for Draco and Hermione." Arabella muttered softly.
I hope you liked the fluff at the end. I missed writing fluff!!!
~*Sophiebabe