Howdy all my loyal fans! if you guys have stuck around this far I thank you soo soo soo much! you guys are the best...I know I haven't updated in a bit but school started and I've been busy with some hard classes...but I'm here now and I own Draco! *reads latter statement* umm...maybe not...wishful thinking though!! okay well read on...and i don't own Draco...or anything Harry Potter-ish...

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Hermione~

She was groaning from the pain inflicted upon her.

'Draco.' was all she could get out. She felt like her whole world had crumbled around her. Looking around the room for an exit she saw a door. Maybe... Standing up on shaky legs she tried to make her way to the door. When she reached it and took hold of the door handle a blue spark zapped her hand.

'OW!' She screamed. She rubbed her hand and pondered her situation. All of a sudden a door that Hermione never noticed before opened and a house-elf entered carrying a tray of food.

'Ms. Hermione? Master wants Dippy here to give you some food. Master says he doesn't want you to die hungry.' Dippy exclaimed, apparently unaware of the true situation. Hermione cursed Lucius mentally.

'Thank you, Dippy.' Hermione answered. Dippy set the tray down on a low oak table and walked back out of the door. Hermione thought about escaping through the door but thought better of it when she heard the click of the lock. She carefully went over to the tray of food and examined it. A wineglass of pumpkin juice, and a plate of turkey sandwiches. For some strange reason she just wasn't hungry. (gee...i wonder y??) She sat down in the big green chair that Lucius had previously occupied. She sat and thought about what was happening to her, and any ways she could escape. after a few moments of deep thought, the door opened again. (that door just won't stay shut will it?!) She jumped up when she heard it open. A short person wearing a black cloak walked in. It isn't Lucius...too short, she thought. Who then? (A/N no it's not the same person from Draco's POV, people just like wearing cloaks in my story!)

'Pansy?!' Hermione shrieked.

'Very perceptive Granger.' Pansy sneered. She took a few steps towards Hermione and looked her over.

'What?' Hermione finally snapped.

'I'm just trying to figure out what my Drakie sees in a Mudblood bitch like you.' Pansy commented while circling Hermione.

'It's Draco, and he must see something in me because he's with me and not you.' Hermione hissed. If Pansy was affected by this comment, she didn't show it.

'My, my. Aren't we feisty tonight? I bet Draco loves that in you.' Pansy said staring Hermione down.

'At least someone loves me and doesn't just think of me as a good shag.' before Hermione knew what had happened she was pinned to the wall. Bloody hell!! why do I keep getting hurt?!

'Watch your mouth you Mudblood bitch!' Pansy roared.

'I'll watch what I want to you Slytherin slut!!' Hermione snapped back. Pansy flicked her wand and the force that was pinning Hermione to the wall increased, nearly choking her.

'Draco will be mine. He will learn what's right for him, and you,' she seethed pointing her wand straight at Hermione, 'will cease to exist in his memory!'

Pansy turned around and headed for the door. She looked over her shoulder one last time.

'Oh and by the way Granger. If you haven't already guessed, I told Lucius everything. I hope you didn't mind.' She added innocently walking out the door.

Draco~

'Kristen?!' Draco uttered in complete bewilderment.

'Shh!! Don't let your father hear! Yes, it's me Kristen, but let's get you out of here first before I start explaining things.' Kristen hastily said.

'Yeah. That I do need some help with.' Draco noted. Kristen raised her wand, muttered something and Draco fell to the floor.

'Ow!' Draco mumbled.

'You asked for help, not special treatment.' Kristen said with her head half-way out the door checking to see if the hallway is clear.

'Come on we need to hurry.' Kristen whispered starting out the door. Draco stood up and went after her.

'What are you doing here?' Draco questioned.

'Shh!' Kristen hissed. Draco remained quiet while walking the halls of his own manor. It took him a second to realize something.

'Why are you leading me? This is my house you know.' Draco commented.

'Just follow me. We're not leaving just yet.' Kristen answered.

'Wait! What about Hermione?' Draco realized.

'That's were we're going. Just come on.' Kristen answered impatiently.

'She's still alive? She's okay?' Draco asked in a frenzy.

'We're going to figure that out right now! Please, just follow me!' Kristen responded, on her last nerve. Draco couldn't take this. He grabbed Kristen's upper arm and swung her around.

'What do you mean 'We're going to figure that out?' You don't know?' Draco asked in a malicious tone.

'I came here to rescue you and Hermione. I was not told if you or Hermione were still alive. McGonagall didn't even know. She just told me to get here, find you if possible and bring you back.' Kristen answered coldly.

'Now please, let's go. We have very little time.' Draco released the iron grip on her arm and followed her as she turned around and starting walking away. They flew through hall after hall and through a few doors. For once Draco wished his house wasn't so incredibly large. They ran around a corner, Draco lagging a bit, when Kristen was thrown back. Draco immediately pulled out his wand. A cold laugh was heard from and Lucius appeared from around the corner. Kristen was on her feet, wand poised and ready.

'Did you really think you could escape so easily?' Lucius asked wickedly.

'IMPEDIAMENTA!!' Draco yelled.

'STUPEFY!!' Kristen screamed at the same time. Before two seconds had passed Lucius was on the ground, unconscious.

'Come on!' Draco ordered, grabbing Kristen's wrist and jumping over Lucius' limp body.

'He won't be in a pleasant mood when he wakes up and we don't need to be around for that.' Draco explained. They ran down the hall and around the corner, right into..

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I know, not a long chapter, but the last 3 chapters of my story aren't that long....there are only 2 chapters left in this story and I'm gonna be sad when it ends....oh well...it's still not over though! now you can go review! every last review will make me sooo happy!! toodles for now!!