Hermione heard the magical alarm she'd set hours before ding it made her heart do a flip. She clenched tightly to Bill for a moment hoping beyond hope that he wouldn't wake up. However she could already feel him stirring beside her.

"It's time Hermione." Bill said not wanting to let her go anymore then she wanted to let him go.

"Can we just stay here." Hermione said. "Let the other's catch Lucius."

"We both know we'd never forgive ourselves if we did that, we have to bring Closure to Ron's death, for all of us." Bill said she knew what he was saying was true she just feared so greatly for his life. Her heart felt as if it was falling out.

"I know, but I feel like I could Loose you just like I lost Ron and it scares the hell out of me." Hermione explained. "I lost one love in my life I can't loose another."

"Baby, I feel ok with whatever comes for us." Bill said "Because I have no regrets, Even if I died tonight, I would feel blessed because for once in my life I loved with everything I have."

"No regrets?" Hermione paused. She had never pondered this before she realized that he was right neither of them had anything to regret. Hermione smiled slightly. "You have to promise you will move on if something happens to me?" She said.

"You have to do the same for me?" Bill said

"I promise." They said together. Hermione got up and got dressed she pulled out the gear she'd worn during the final battle it was capable of blocking certain minor curses, however Avada Kedavra couldn't be blocked. She took Bill's hand in her's when they were both dressed and headed out the door. As they stepped down the stairs Hermione held Bill's hand.

"This is it." She said "This is our final battle."

"I know, I promise Hermione no matter what happens this is the end, we will catch Lucius."

"I know his capture is evitable but our futures are unknown."

"Hermione if we make it out of this alive, will you marry me?" Bill asked

"Yeah." Hermione said kissing him sweetly. "But when we get out of this you'd better ask me the suitable way ok?"

"Sure thing, It's time" Bill said his watch read exactly 11:00 p.m. "Let's go." Hermione grabbed a portkey again at the same time as Bill their other hands clenched together tightly.

"You two were almost late!" Molly said as they appeared holding hands again they didn't part as they let go of the portkey and made their way across Draco Malfoy's living room. Hermione could see why Draco couldn't bare to live there and why he rented such a small flat the place was filled with reminders of the times when the Malfoy's had been a very normal happy Wizarding Family. There were pictures of Draco and Narcissa from the time he was a baby clear up until her death. Hermione could see the pain in Draco's eyes even just standing across the room.

"Malfoy You need to show Bill were he'll be station." Arthur Weasley said he was clearly keeping a good eye on Draco.

"It's this way Weasley." He said to Bill. Bill still didn't let go of Hermione's hand.

"I'll see you soon." He said as if promising Hermione that he'd be back. She smiled at him.

"Yeah, I'll see you soon." She said but instead of letting go she pulled him close laying the most passionate kiss she'd ever given anyone on his lips holding him close to her for as long as she could hold him. As they pulled apart, she gentle whispered. "I love you."

"I love you too." Bill said gently then finally walked off into the distance with Draco. Arthur Weasley seemed to be trying to ignore his wife's reaction to the words they had just exchanged. He walked over toward Hermione.

"Well Hermione, you will be here with Harry and I." Arthur explained "We're all in teams of three, depending on who is in the best position to capture him we maybe the ones to do it."

"What time is it?" Hermione asked her hands shaking.

"11:30 Hermione Lucius probably won't be arriving for at least 30 minutes Draco arranged for midnight."

"I want to check on Bill." She said Arthur stopped her.

"You really do love him don't you?" He asked

"With all my heart." Hermione said at these words Arthur smiled

"You don't have to convince me, it's Molly that's doing all the worrying, I told her she has nothing to worry about, at least Bill didn't end up with that awful Delacour Woman and anyway you're practically family but she's afraid you see Bill as a substitute."

"For Ron?" Hermione questioned "No, I can't imagine two people who are related being more different, I love Bill because he's Bill not because he's Ron's brother."

"I'm glad to here that."Arthur said.

"How do we expect Lucius to be traveling?" Hermione said

"By foot any other way if far too dangerous for such a wanted fugitive."

"What if he goes up Bill's passageway?" Hermione asked

"The people guarding the passages are supposed to stay out of sight when Lucius passes if he somehow gets away from us that's when they take evasive action." Arthur explained

"I can't help but worry about him all the same, this guy already took one man I loved what if..." She trailed off.

"We won't let it happen Hermione dear, You see I've decided to use this very convenient muggle device I think they call it a walkie-talkie?" Arthur explained showing Hermione his.

"You mean I can talk to Bill?" She said excitedly.

"Yes but everyone else can here." Arthur said Hermione instantly thought of Molly.

"You're right it will all be ok, however it is nice to know that if Bill's in trouble I can know immediately." Hermione said. Just then she heard her lovers voice of the walkie.

"Lucius just passed this way, he didn't see me, he has someone with him however." Bill paused for a moment. "He said he's afraid the order might be watching the house I don't think he suspects Draco though."

"Who do you think is with him?" Hermione asked pressing the button

"I don't know I think it was a house elf or maybe a goblin but it was in a full body cloak, however it is definitely too short for a human."

"Is if Kreacher?" Hermione asked referring to the house-elf that had been freed and had taken refuge with the Malfoys.

"It could be but, it's unlikely." Bill said "This creature moved like it was much younger."

"We have a visual of him passing down the south Hall it's a goblin that's with him, thought I don't recognize him." Tonks suddenly interrupted, "he's headed your way everyone it's showtime." Hermione's breath caught in her throat as she saw Lucius step into the Room Draco was sitting at his desk in the lantern light.

"Draco." was all Lucius managed. The group consisting of Mad-eye moody, Molly, and Charlie went in for the attack Hermione heard Snape cast the anti apparation spell just as Lucius disappeared.

"Where is he?" Everyone cried. They had barely managed to stop the now awestruck goblin.

"He had a Portkey with him, unauthorized of course." The goblin snickered. "It leads to a secret passage." Hermione throat caught as she heard Bill over the walkie talkie.

"HELP" Was all he managed Hermione dropped it instantly and went running in the direction She'd seen Malfoy leading Bill when she entered the hallway he throat went dry she already knew exactly where she was going, it was the hallway from her dream she jogged now sure that the Antiapparation spell was still in effect the other members of the order were following her now. However she was way ahead she turned the corner. She remembered once a long time ago that visions were one possible version the future and this was version she wouldn't except she knew exactly were to find Bill as she made her way down the secret passageway.

"AWWWWWWW" She heard him screaming in pain. She stepped into the room Bill was doing his best to keep Lucius at bay but his will power was falling fast.

"Stop it!" Hermione screamed "Stop it you bastard!" She screamed

"Ahh if it isn't everyone's favorite filthy little mudblood." Lucius said letting his guard down for only a second Hermione tried an disarm him but he blocked it quickly.

"You always thought you were so wonderful galloping around the school with the famous Harry Potter, let me tell you something you nothing." Lucius said he turned to Bill again. "Crucio." Bill screamed in agony again

"Get out Hermione!" He begged Hermione just stared at Lucius intently. She knew what she had to do but she could find the words.

"Crucio." Lucius screamed again Bill jerked across the room he twitched for a second Hermione screamed

"AVADA KEDAVRA" Lucius said at that Moment however Hermione slid over knocking Bill out of the way the curse narrowly missed Lucius screamed angrily. Bill was still warm and breathing now but he was unconscious Hermione stood up.

"Crucio!" She shouted for the first time in her life, she wanted nothing more then to harm Lucius. Just Then everyone else arrived Lucius was laying on the floor screaming at that moment everyone of them uttered

"Petrificus Totalus." Hermione scream as Lucius froze in place.

"It wears off we'd better hurry and bind him properly." Mad-eye Moody said

"Bill!" Hermione screamed cradling Bill against her.

"Oh my god!" Molly screamed realizing for the first time that Bill wasn't moving.

"Hermione is he..." She couldn't even say it.

"No he's still breathing." Hermione reassured "But we need to get him to St. Mungo's immediately." Hermione said "He won't wake up!"

"Here!" Snape said handing Hermione an old sock

"It's a portkey, Hurry, Unforgivable Curses can do strange things to people, we need to hurry if we're going to save him."

"I'm going too." Molly said

"Fine, but don't argue with me about my presence ok Molly, we both love him and he needs both of us." Hermione said.

"As long as Bill Lives I don't care what happens." Molly said "One, two, three." The said both pressing Bill's limp hand against the portkey. Hermione felt her stomach give and a few seconds later they were in St Mungo's.

"What's the matter?" the receptionist at the emergency portkey unit said

"It's my son!" Molly screamed "He was put under the Crutius Curse and now he won't wake up."

"I'll get the healer quick!" The woman ran off instantly Hermione's heart had never been beating so hard in her whole life, yet still Bill didn't wake up. She wished with everything she had for a miracle.

"We need to take him now." The Healer said Hermione tried her best to remain calm.

"I love you." She said softly as they wheeled them away at that moment the rest of Wesley family appeared to find Molly and Hermione huddled together, somehow they knew it would all be ok as long as they had eachother.