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Chapter 20

It had been two days since they went outside to do a task for the Death Eaters, which Ron didn't mind at all. Ron fully understood why they were making them do the tasks. It was because some of the tasks were so ridiculously dangerous that the Death Eaters wouldn't have even cared if he and Hermione died.

That's why Ron had a burning desire to live. He wanted to show those filthy, bloody Death Eaters that he and Hermione could overcome any obstacle that was placed in their path.

However, now that they were officially together, he knew that they would live through these dark times, there was no question of if. It was just known to him that they would get through this.

Ron sighed, contented as he looked at Hermione who was still sleeping on her cot. One of the Death Eaters already put the tray full of food in the dungeon, without saying one word to him.

Now that he knew that Ginny and Harry were okay, he was worried about Hermione.

He had no idea what that potion was for and why they needed Hermione to take it.

Suddenly, Hermione stirred, she slowly opened her eyes, which locked onto Ron's own.

Ron felt his heart beat racing, his cheeks were starting to burn with heat.

Hermione groaned as she sat up, the stupid Death Eaters didn't even bother to heal her properly all they did was give Hermione a rag and a few ice cubes.

Ron got up from his own cot and crouched down next to Hermione, "How're you feeling?"

"Bad."

Ron looked at her helplessly, there was nothing he could do to help her, and that was what was killing him the most. He hated seeing her in pain.

Hermione swung her legs over to the side of the bed and Ron got up from his crouching position and sat next to her.

He could see the burn marks through her shirt, which was somewhat transparent.

Ron looked at Hermione and saw that she had a smile on her face; despite the pain, she was feeling.

He took her hand in his and held it tightly. I can't put a move on her now, it won't be right, will it?

Hermione ran her fingers through his hair, which sent chills down his spine. I'll let her make all the moves, he thought he felt like he was in heaven. How long had he wished for something like this to happen? Forever…

"Ron…"

His heart was melting. Control yourself! Suddenly, he was shaken out of his reverie by thinking what Fred and George's reactions would be if they saw like this. He had a feeling that they would've thought that he was whipped.

"Yeah?"

He felt her lean against him, and then she looked up at him and whispered, "Thanks."

"For what?" He was very confused.

"For being you."

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Hermione didn't know how long they were in each others arms just sitting there, but all she knew was that it felt right.

She knew that Ron would've been a bit confused when she was telling him thanks for being himself, but she really meant it.

Hermione knew that if she was stuck in this dungeon with someone else, both of them would've been depressed and what not, but with Ron he brought some humor to the situation. Even though it wasn't funny at all.

Suddenly, the silence was broken by the sound of the numerous locks on the door being unlocked. The sound of bolts turning magnified in the room, it was as if while they were sleeping the Death Eaters added even more locks onto the door.

The door opened moments later and Peter stepped into the room, he was breathing heavily as if he ran for ten miles, but she figured that he only walked for ten minutes. That plump little monkey! Or rat, is more the word…Hermione thought aggressively, if it weren't for Peter then she wouldn't have been in this situation! Why couldn't he just have died in their third year?

"C-come…with…me…" Peter said still heaving his chest greatly, as if it were a pain just to get out those three words. He pointed his want at Hermione.

She looked at Ron uncertainly. Now that I have him, I don't want to leave him…

"You have to take both of us." Ron said bravely, tightening his grip on Hermione's hands.

Peter stood there for a while thinking, then he exploded, "NO! I JUST WANT HER!" He crossed the room as quickly as his dumpy legs would take him and took hold of Hermione's upper arm, "I SAID LET'S GO!"

Hermione yelled in surprise as Peter pulled her to her feet, she felt Ron's arms falling from its place around her waist. She quickly looked at Ron with fear.

Ron looked as if he were ready to pounce on Peter, he kept clenching and unclenching his jaws as if debating whether to do it or not.

"Where are you taking her?" Ron asked getting up from the cot. He was towering over Peter.

Peter sighed, frustrated. He pointed his wand at Ron, "C-crucio!" he stuttered.

Ron started howling madly, his screams echoed off the walls.

"Ron!" Hermione exclaimed trying to free herself from Peter's strong grip. She started scratching him with her now, lengthy nails.

"You stop that now…or else I'll kill him." Peter threatened.

Hermione stopped at once; she turned to look at Ron who was now panting heavily on the floor sending invisible daggers at Peter.

She felt the tears that were welling up in her eyes splash onto her cheeks. This was not fair…just not fair! Why did Ron have to be tortured just for standing up for her? Especially for loving her...

"We're going to fix you up good…very good…" Peter said gleefully dragging Hermione out of the dungeon.

She gave Ron a fleeting look before Peter slammed the door shut.

Hermione shivered in fright, she had no idea where Peter was taking her and what was going to be done to her this time…