A/N I just realized I didn't tell the song that was in last chapter.  But I'm sure most of you knew it was "Papercut" by Linkin Park, right? :-)  I was going to just have this chapter be about Hermione, but I had a last minute inspiration (plus it was wicked short, lol).  We will look into the minds of three people with very different views on Draco. I'm SOOOO sorry it took so long!!  And that it's so short, but it's all I could get out.  I think the fog is clearing though.  I'm going away for another week tomorrow, but that's the last time for this year.  After that the chapters shouldn't be taking as long.  Thank you all so much for your support!!!!!!!!  Don't worry, I would never abandon this fic, it's my baby!  The song this chapter is Revillusion by Tantric.  AHHH, guess what?!  I have a hundred reviews!!!!!  Wicca is my 100th!!  *happy dance* okay, sorry, lol, continuing..

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~*Watch the time
Passing by*~

Lucius casually flipped through a book full of dark curses.  He was infinitely glad that little brat was out of his hair for the time being.  Damn Voldemort for wanting him alive.  Remembering the session, he glared at the book.  His oh so precious son had humiliated him!  Talking back to the Dark Lord...Lucius' fists clenched.  Insolent child!

"Ah, but he learned", Lucius thought to himself and relaxed.  It was amusing to watch Draco's face as he was being kicked, so helpless.  At least the boy was good for something.  He heard Narcissa move around quietly in the next room.  How satisfying it was to send Draco up to see her, knowing what would await.  Lucius laughed to himself, the woman was such a weakling, just like her son.

But he beat the Imperius.  That annoying fact kept entering the older man's dark mind.  How?!  How could that powerless nothing overcome it when Lucius himself never had?  Another blow to his pride.  Draco would pay, he promised himself, if he thought the last session was tough... An evil smile twisted Lucius' features... Draco hadn't seen anything yet.

~*Seeing strangers in the sky*~

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Hermione grabbed a pair of black socks before leaving her room.  It was doubtful Dobby would be reluctant to talk, but bribery never hurt anyone, right?  Several minutes and a ticklish pear later, Hermione stepped into the kitchens of Hogwarts.  Since the first visit in 4th year, she and her friends had traveled there many times.  Hermione had eventually given up on her S.P.E.W project, but did hope that more elves would stand up for themselves like Dobby did.  Winky hadn't changed much, though she cried less.  Mostly she just moved around listlessly, a most pathetic sight.  The trio felt bad for her every time they visited but, really, what was there to do?  She simply wouldn't accept the fact that Mr Crouch, even through it all, was not a god and, in fact, dead. 

~*Rusty eyes
Stare and bleed*~

Hermione spotted her in a corner, clothes in disarray as usual, "Hello Winky".  Winky looked up, attempted a smile, failed and went back to her work.  With a sigh, Hermione looked around for Dobby.

He came hurtling at her, "Hermione Granger!" to hug her.

"Hi Dobby', she laughed while trying not to fall over.

"Has Hermione come to visit Dobby?" He asked with a grin.

She nodded, "First, to give you these...", and handed him the pair of socks.

Dobby's already large eyes became even bigger and tears welled up in them, "Dobby thanks Hermione Granger!!!!  Dobby does not deserve such kindness!!!"  With those words, he began crying and hugged Hermione again.  She had to grab a nearby table to stay up this time.

"Your welcome Dobby", she smiled, some things never change.  Dobby's theatrics was one of them.  That a simple pair of socks could bring him so much joy...

~*Hope the hell that you do not see
Something in this world needs to change
Yeah*~

Then again, with previous masters such as the Malfoy's.... Hermione's anger began to build at the thought of Lucius.  It reminded her of her other reason for coming, "Um, I was hoping I could ask you a few questions?"

Dobby nodded so fast that his head was a blur, "Dobby will be happy to", he was clutching the socks to his chest.

"About the Malfoys?" She clarified tentatively.  True, now Dobby was free and could speak of them if he chose to, but old habits die hard.  She rememered in 4th year how he began hitting himself after saying they were bad wizards.  But hopefully now that time had passed...

~*Hear the lies
See their eyes
Morally how we compromise*~

He took a deep breath, "What does Hermione want to know?"

"Lucius", Dobby flinched as she said the name, "What kind of father was he?"

The elf's face darkened in anger, "Mean.  Master Lucius was mean to Master Draco!"  Apparently, old habits died very hard if he still referred to them as Master.

"How mean?" Hermione really didn't want to know the answer...

~*Stained again
By a friend
Cut yourself back down to size*~

Dobby recalled the screams he had heard so often, "Mas-" he stopped himself this time, "Lucius hit Draco a lot, Dobby heard", Hermione opened her mouth but he continued, "And not just that.  Lucius used spells.... Lucius", He took an even deeper breath than before, "even used the Cruciatus", the last word was said in a fearful whisper. 

~*Something this world needs to change*~

Dobby seemed to realize then what he had said and reached for a pot, hitting himself in the head, "Bad Dobby!"

Hermione grabbed it from him, "No, you're free, rememeber??  It's okay!"

Dobby took a few ragged breaths and nodded, "Thank you".

Her thoughts were whirling around, an Unforgivable?  On his own son?!  Without realizing it, she asked another question, "What about Narcissa, doesn't she stop him?"

~*Another slap in the face
I know this time of the year
Is a revillusion*~

He smiled a little, "Mrs. Malfoy is very kind, loves Draco very much.  But Lucius hurts Mrs. Malfoy too".

"Thank you Dobby.  I must be going now, I'll be back to visit soon", the words were mechincal, as was the hug she returned.  Hermione left and traveled through the corridors, not really seeing anything.  Was that what happened the other night, Lucius beating his son?  But why would Dumbledore just send him to that?  She had a nagging feeling she was missing something. 

~*Still I fall out of place
Open your mind to the change
Of evolution*~

That would be worked on later, right now she had to work to control the hatred for Lucius Malfoy.  What kind of monster would do that?!  Annoying as Draco was, Hermione wouldn't wish that fate on anyone.

"Face it Malfoy, you're your father's son", her words came running back to her.  No wonder he had reacted so harshly.  Hermione bit her lip in thought, he had seemed quite adamant about not being Lucius.  That meant there was hope!  She had already committed herself to helping him, but how?  Well, he already had Snape, Lupin and Dumbledore on his side apparently.  But he didn't seem to have an actual friend... that's where she came in.  There had to be some good in Draco and Hermione was going to find it.

~*Look around
There's a change
Try to find
The end of pain*~

~Voldie's thoughts~

~*People who cause are just partly to blame*~

I sense trouble with that Malfoy child, he's much too willful.  I know he will be a great addition to our side, a perfect successor for me, if he can only accept the dark.  He's powerful, more more so than that father of his.  Lucius concerns himself with image too much.  He's clever, but weak, unimaginative. 

Draco was actually able to shoot me with a spell in the first session.  That pleased me but I can't have him becoming over-confidant.  He's obviously been subjected to the Cruciatus before.  That doesn't surprise me.  He didn't scream, a sign of strength.  Yes, all together he will work very well... except for that comment...

~*Try to find the reason why we all stay the same*~

Insolence is not tolerated.  I could've punished him myself, but I had a feeling Lucius would do a better job.  Especially if he suffered for the boy's slip up as well.  I knew there would be no saving Draco from his father's wrath.  As long as Lucius keeps him alive, he can be as brutal as he desires.  It doesn't concern me.

~*Something in this world needs a change*~

What does bother me, however, is that Draco looked away while Lucius was under the Cruciatus.  Compassion, one of the greatest weaknesses.  And one would think he would be eager for something such as that, seeing as he hates the man.  And he does hate him, I can see it in his eyes.  We share that hatred of our fathers.  If he gives in fully to that hate, to the anger, he could be great.

Now all I have to do is drive the last ounce of heart right out of him...

~*Revillusion Revolution*~