A/N After a long wait, here is chapter 20... I am a terrible person, I know. Throw stones at me if you like. But read the chapter first. Then maybe you can throw stones at me. if you still hate me. Heck, just read the chapter before I start crying for being a bad person. Happy New Years people, hope you enjoy my gift!! And I hope everyones 2004 starts off great and ends great and is great everywhere in-between!




Prophecy of Forbidden Love

Chapter 20

Hermione gasped. Voldemort?' Draco nodded. He seemed almost dazed. Then his expression changed. It was a look of deep hatred and malice. One that Hermione had never seen before. It scared her at first.

You stay here. I'll send mother in. She's good.' Draco's last statement puzzled Hermione. Did he mean that she was a good nurse or good as in, not on Voldemort's side? Before Hermione could ask, Draco had dashed from the room. A few moments later, Narcissa entered the room. Hermione felt weak again, her vision was becoming cloudy.

What's happening?' She mumbled.

Don't worry dear, it'll be over soon.' Narcissa said this as she picked up the necklace and earrings that had been given to Hermione. She used her wand to destroy them, and threw the remains out the window. Almost immediately Hermione felt as though a huge weight had been lifted from her. Slowly her vision unclouded. It was like coming out of a trance. She still felt weak, but no longer sick.

Don't tell anyone I did that. If someone asks, you misplaced them, or they were stolen.' Narcissa turned to Hermione and handed her a glass of water.

Was I under a spell?'

Yes. A very powerful spell at that. It could have ended your life in a couple minutes. I actually believe the purpose was to destroy your children.' Hermione gasped. It's ok, no harm shall come to you now. You're not going to stay here until the twins are born as originally planned. It would be best if you went back to Hogwarts actually. But anyways, drink this. It's a potion for dreamless sleep, as well as to ease your pain. Narcissa had just saved her life, and the life of her children. As she fell asleep trying to think of how to repay her, the sounds of shouting and objects breaking floated upstairs.

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Draco had immediately run to find his father. He had figured Voldemort would show up, but he was still extremely upset at his father. All he wanted was to marry Hermione and have healthy, living children, was that really too much to ask? Screw the prophecy, he just wanted to be with the woman he loved. Running into his father's office, Draco found him reading a book.

What the hell have you done?!' Draco yelled.

Calm down Draco. You will see all in time.' Lucius said calmly, not looking up from his book.

No! There is something wrong with my future wife. What are you trying to do to her?' Draco clenched his fists at his sides.

I intend to do nothing to your little girlfriend. She'll be quite fine once the process is complete.' Lucius placed a bookmark in his book and closed it. He steepled his fingers and looked at Draco. His face was expressionless.

What do you mean? What process?' Draco was close to lunging at his father.

Why, the process to rid me of my unwanted grandchildren of course.' Lucius's voice was full of malice and hatred. Draco realized how truly heartless and evil his father was.

You bastard!' Draco yelled and lunged at his father. He broke countless glass paperweights, his father's lamp, and many other things in his mad rush to his father. He hit his father once before his father shouted PETRIFICUS TOTALUS!' The punch, however, had not been in vain. He had managed to make his father's nose bleed.

What I inevitably had to ask myself was My grandchildren or my Lord? Of course I could never consider two children with a Mudblood mother my grandchildren, so the choice was simple. I didn't even have to think twice. My Lord. I contacted him immediately and arranged for him to meet Hermione and find out all he could of the prophecy. From this information he concocted a clever scheme. While you and Hermione were sleeping he cast a spell on the necklace and earrings we gave her. Merely being in the same room with them would have the desired effect. She would tire and become weak easily. Her body would begin to reject the pregnancy. The children would die and she would go into early labor. Or she could go into early labor and then they would die. Doesn't really matter to Voldemort as long as they are dead. In fact, if we're lucky, the process should be going on now. I should very much like to see my dead grandchildren. Let's go watch, shall we?' Lucius laughed a hollow, evil laugh. The fact that he found the death of mere infants humorous was sickening. As Draco's father undid the spell and forced him upstairs, he silently prayed nothing would happen to Hermione or his children. When they got to Hermione's room, Draco had to bite his lip to keep from shouting. Hermione was not in her room and all her things were missing, including the necklace and earrings. Lucius swore rapidly under his breath.

What have you done boy? Where has she gone?' Lucius yelled. Draco smirked. He hoped Hermione and his children were safe, but seeing his father pissed off was rewarding.
ANSWER ME!' Lucius screamed and grabbed Draco's shoulders. When Draco continued to be silent his father shook him.

What is going on here?' Narcissa asked, entering the room. You will not shake my son like that.'

You stay out of this Narcissa. He's my son too and it's my decision how to punish him.' As Lucius was saying this Draco wrenched free of his father's grasp.

I'm afraid I must intervene. When your punishments put my son's life or well-being in jeopardy, whatever the problem is becomes my problem too.' With that Narcissa turned and ushered her son out of the room. They walked into his room while Lucius yelled at them to come back and made empty threats. He finally stormed off down the hall.

You must pack your things, whatever you may need. Right now.' Narcissa said to her son and opened his wardrobe.

Most of my things are at Hogwarts. What is going on? Where is Hermione?' Draco said as his mother rummaged about his room.

There is no time for questions. Pack everything you think you may need. Your father is probably on his way to inform Voldemort of Hermione's disappearance. I will travel with you by floo powder and explain everything when we get to Hogwarts. I've already spoken with Dumbledore.' Narcissa said this as she tossed extra robes into a small trunk. Draco helped her, and a few moments later they were sneaking to the library (which was also the guest room across from Draco's parents' room). When they were safely inside, Narcissa instructed Draco.

You go first. I'll follow.' As Draco threw a handful of floo powder into the fire, Lucius burst into the room. He reached for Draco but Narcissa jumped in front.

Leave him alone!' She shouted.

I need him. He is my son. He will follow in my footsteps. If he comes now there will be no punishment. The Dark Lord wants him, needs him, for his plan to work.' Lucius made another grab for Draco.

Go no!' Narcissa yelled and pushed Draco into the fire.

Hogwarts.' Draco said, and the shouts of his parents were gone.

He opened his eyes and found himself on the floor of Dumbledore's office. He quickly jumped up and brushed himself off. Spotting Hermione in a chair across from Dumbledore, he ran to her.

Are you allright?' He asked concernedly.

She is fine. And the twins are fine as well.' Dumbledore said, reading Draco's mind, sensing his next question. I suppose you want to know what has happened since you last saw Hermione.' Draco nodded and fell heavily into a chair beside Hermione. As you have probably gathered, Voldemort is plotting to kill your children.' Draco nodded weakly. Your father was using a certain necklace and earrings to weaken her body-' Draco interrupted Dumbledore.

I know. My father told me. Just tell me what happened after I left Hermione.' Dumbledore nodded.

Your mother explained to Hermione what was going on-' Dumbledore got interrupted again. Narcissa appeared in the fireplace. A bit disheveled, but allright. Ah, Narcissa. I was just enlightening Draco as to the current situation. Have a seat. Perhaps you can help with the details. Now where was I?' Dumbledore turned back to Draco.

You were saying that mum explained to Hermione what was going on with the necklace.' Draco was a bit agitated.

Ah yes. She then destroyed the necklace and earrings, gave Hermione a potion to help her gain back strength, then got her away from your house as soon as she could. And that's it I believe. Do you have anything to add Narcissa?'

No, you got the important things. We just need to plan how to keep you...four...safe from Voldemort.' She smiled at Draco and Hermione. But for the time being, when are you two planning to get married?'