Alright everyone: The real Chapter 8 is finally here!, Enjoy!

Ash

Chapter 8: Part of The Bond Is Revealed.

Dumbledore sat behind his desk, his half moon spectacles drooping slightly to the tip of his nose. His bright eyes were now dark and serious. The well known twinkle was gone as he hung his head in defeat. Albus knew the day would come that these two families, two families which should never have been put in the middle of this war, would collide. It could go either way in the end, he just wish he knew that it would be the right way.

The Malfoy line was known for producing the next generation of Death Eaters. That line had been stopped at Lucius. No one knew, with the exception of Albus and Severus, that the Malfoy family had turned to the light. Voldemort's right hand man was now The Order's greatest source of information. He had compromised everything for the sake of his family and their best friends, the Grangers.

Voldemort was becoming suspicious again of Lucius and Albus knew that ment that Lucius wouldn't be able to get any information out for a while. That also ment that the true war would begin very soon. If only they would remember completely. Yes, they. They were the key to the whole puzzle, the very last peice that eludes you untill that last moment when you find it and place it in its position in triumph over the puzzle. Draco and Hermione had no idea how much the war concerned them. The Bond was becoming stronger and soon they wouldn't be able to fight it any longer.

The Bond had been placed upon them at birth. Each promised to the other in hopes that their union would bring peace upon the wizarding world. That plan however seemed to be spiraling out of control and soon it would be too late for him or The Bond to save them then.

The Bond was a complex spell in the matter of only two words. The power put into those two words however, decided whether or not it would be a sucess. A hair had been taken from each child and placed in a binding potion, Aevumin Obligatio. Once the potion was finished both Draco and Hermione were bathed in the potion as the spell was muttered over them.

Flashback

Draco giggled, looking up at his mother as she gave him his bath for the night. He watched as she slowly added a red flowing mixture to his bath water. The swirl snaked its way through the water covering him slowly in a deep red haze.

"Aevumin Obligatio," Lucius and Narcissa closed their eyes and shouted together. When she opened her eyes, Narcissia watched her sons facination with the water. She knew she would not be able to see the color of the potion, but apparently it had worked. Draco's eyes moved from the water to his hands. Yes, the potion had worked, now if only Hermione's worked as well.

In the next room over, Hermione's parents were have a far more difficult time. Hermione had never been a fan of water, or taking baths, yet they somehow managed to calm her down enough to finally get her in the tub. She quieted as she saw her mother pull out a small vile and empty its contents into the small tub. Her eye's widened as a swirl of green filled the water and made its way around her body. The swirl became a haze and the small child watched as her tiny body started to glow green. She vaguely recognized her parents voice shouting something and the haze was gone.

End Flashback

Albus sighed heavily and raised himself from his chair. He moved gracefully to the fireplace and tossed the sparkling green powder in it, moments later Severus' head popped into his view.

"Ah, Severus. You're still up? Good, I need you in my office immediately," Albus said almost in a whisper. The head appeared annoyed but nodded and a few moments later a very disgruntled Severus Snape stepped from the fireplace.

"You wanted to see me, Albus?" Severus' black eyes watched as the headmaster swept behind his desk to resume his place in the overly stuffed red chair.

"Yes, Severus. Of course. Now, how is Lucius holding up?" Albus asked, turning his blue eyes, so usually full of life, up to look his comrade in the eye. Severus noticed the change and was taken aback. He had never seen Albus look so uterly...defeated. He took in his mentor's appearance then settled himself in front of the desk, carefully deciding how to break the news to his friend.

"Albus,.." he began, "Lucius is not well. He seems to feel that the bond will not occur and that all hope has been lost. I am not sure how much longer he will be able to handle this much pressure. He already feels as if hes lost his son because of how he has been forced to treat him over the years. He cannot lose hope, Albus. This bond is all he has left to show his son that he loves him." Severus glanced in the old headmasters general direction trying to gauge his reaction.

"I see.." Albus' eyes seemed to gain a little sparkle and Severus wondered at the sudden change in his old friends demeanor.

"I wonder if maybe Lucius should talk to Draco about the bond. Maybe it will help him let his memories return?" Severus ventured. He knew it was a lost cause to mention it, Albus would have none of it.

"I too have wondered that my dear Severus, but yet you and I both know that those waters are far too dangerous to tread." Albus watched as Severus nodded then continued. "I believe it would be best if we get some sleep Severus, war is comming soon. We should all be prepared."

After a few moments of goodbye's and a promise from Albus that he would get some sleep tonight, Severus left the headmasters office. A few moments later he stepped out of his fireplace to find the person he least expected to see again. Caity.

"Awww, Cici!! They're soo cute." Anne watched from a silver orb as her daughter and Draco were flirting in the alcove.

"Anne, stop snooping! You know very well your daughter would be very upset with you if she knew what you were doing right now." Cici stated as she peered into the orb as well.

The women looked at each other and laughed then went back to watching their children. A moment later they both gasped as Draco pinned Hermione to the wall and voiced his status. Boyfriend. The women jumped up and hugged each other tightly.

"Things are moving along very well, hm?" They said in unison.

"Draco, we have to get to class!!" Hermione giggled and Draco continued to kiss slowly up her neck stop in spots to suck and lick over her skin lightly. She heard him groan slightly then felt him pull his head away from her neck.

"Moine...can't we just skip classes today?? We have the highest marks in the entire school, I think we can afford a day to ourselves. Please.." he pleaded.

Hermione grinned at his reaction and nodded her acceptance to his request. She felt him rather than saw him smile then moments later was swept off of her feet. He placed a soft kiss on her lips before pulling away.

"I'll see you in our rooms in five minutes. I'm going to get us some food." With that he quickly and quietly left the dark alcove making his way to the kitchen. Hermione waited a few moments then left making her way back to her dormitory, no their dormitory. She smiled thinking about how much had changed this year. Her mind was just wrapping itself around the word 'boyfriend' when she felt herself slam into a solid form.

Hermione felt herself falling backwards but was stopped suddenly from hitting the ground by a pair of strong arms. She opened her eyes slowly, not even realizing she had squeezed them shut in anticipation of the fall, to find a pair of peircing dark black eyes staring into her own.

"Pro..Professor Snape, i'm so sorry. I wasn't paying attention." She bit her lip and hung her head waiting for the onslaught she knew was coming.

"Just be more careful next time Miss Granger." Snapes eyes softened slightly then just as quickly hardened. He walked away quickly leaving her wondering just exactly what that was all about.

She turned to head back towards her dormitory and just as she reached the corner she heard him call back to her, "10 points from Gryffindor, Miss. Granger." She shook her head and kept walking finallly reaching their tower.

okay you guys, thats enough for now, its not long, but its longer than usual! i hope you enjoyed it, i know its not much draco and hermione, but the next chapter is so itll more than make up for it

till then!

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Ash aka Phyre