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Chapter Five

Things get complicated

Malchior shot at powerful blast and sent her flying up against the wall. Raven slid to the floor and rubbed her head. She looked up and saw Hermione/Malchior standing over her.

"This is a pity Raven, but you should have stayed out of this." With that he raised his wand and brought it down with nothing short of an evil curse in mind. Raven gripped her left arm and turned her face away from his inevitable blast. But it never came, she looked up and saw the wand was only half down. Hermione's arm was shaking and her face was twisted in a straining fashion. Raven looked up and narrowed her eyes.

"Hermione?"

"R-Raven, I can't hold him for l-long." The true Hermione spoke for the first time since last night and this morning. She let out a short gasp from the inward struggle. "RUN!" Raven jumped up and ran past Hermione out of the girl's dormitory. She reached the common room and headed for the door. Before she could reach it a jet of sparks blocked her way. She looked up and saw Hermione slowly descending the small staircase.

"So she bought you some time." Her eyes flickered red as they frequently did these days. "Hermione was stronger than I thought. Unfortunately that last effort to save you cost her all the power she had to resist me," sneered Malchior. Raven stretched out her hand and Hermione/Malchior was pushed back by a wave of black energy. Hermione straightened up and curved a smile. "Careful. My self, her body."

"You can't hide in there forever!"

"Oh that's what you think fair maiden. See I'm not just some invading parasite, I know all that she knows. PETRIFICUS TOTALIS!" Raven's arms and legs locked to her sides and she fell backwards. She struggled against the jinx but it was not use, Malchior had in a full body bind. She twisted her head from side to side in a vain effort to get free, and upon opening her eyes saw a wand tip between them. "Now where was I?" Hermione's lips parted to utter a curse when she was suddenly tackled by a green blur. Hermione crashed into a set of chairs and rolled over onto her back. Standing before Raven, Beast Boy morphed back into his human form.

"Hermione what the hell is wrong with you!"

"Beast Boy that isn't Hermione!"

"What?" Beast Boy looked over as Hermione threw away an armrest and stood erect, her eyes gave off their red tint. "What the"

"HA!" A giant blast issued from Hermione's wand but Beast Boy ducked low to avoid it. He quickly morphed into a cheetah and leapt into the air. Hermione reached up and grabbed him by the paws. She spun around and threw him clear across the room. Apparently her physical attributes had been enhanced by Malchior's presence.

"Azerath Metrion ZINTHOS!" After a few tries Raven finally broke free of the jinx and jumped to her feet. She summoned the book the from the girl's dormitory and held it tightly in her hands. "End of story dragon!"

"NOT YET!" He pulled out a small vial from Hermione's robes and threw it to the ground. The room erupted in black smoke and obscured her vision. With a wave of her hand Raven cleared away the smoke and found the room to completely devoid of Hermione. "Damn." Beast Boy walked over to her while rubbing a sore spot on his back.

"Alright Raven," he paused for breath. "I would really like to know what's going on here." Raven lowered her eyes and began straightening up the room. "Raven?" She stood the surviving chair upright and turned back to him.

"Where are the others?"

"They left, for the Hogsmede visit." Raven nodded and entered deep thought. Beast Boy glanced around the wrecked room and shook his head. "Who or what are we dealing with?" Raven paused and began to lead him out of the room.

"Come on, we have to find her." She pulled Beast Boy out of the room with her as he shot her an uncertain glance.

"Your welcome." Thankful he could not see her face Raven flushed slightly with a mix of gratitude and remorse.

HOGSMEDE……………………….

Harry and Ron lead Robin, Starfire, and Cyborg down the streets of Hogsmede. They passed by a number of shops that either interested them or slightly scared them. From the moment she laid eyes on it Starfire was entranced by Honeyduke's (sp). She tugged on Robin's sleeve and pointed to the bright and colorful candy store.

"You wanna go in there?"

"Yes! It looks most delicious," said Starfire already walking towards it. They all shrugged and went in after her. Inside Starfire happily sampled everything they had to offer. Of course all of this sampling occurred before the owner told in a polite manner, that there were no free samples. Cyborg especially found the candies that made sound like a certain animal to a riot. With the a little help from Harry Starfire purchased a heart shaped stick of cotton candy.

"Would like to try some Robin, it is most delectable." He gladly took a piece from her and said thank you. "I wish Beast Boy and Raven were here to enjoy this with us."

"Maybe something came up," said Cyborg.

"Maybe," said Robin. He then started walking around the store scanning all the different confectionaries and sweets when someone offered him a foggy white jellybean. He took it cautiously and walked away. He stepped up to Harry who was busy laughing at the sight of Cyborg imitating a hyena.

"Hey Harry, any harm in eating this?" Harry calmed himself down and looked at the jellybean for a moment.

"Well no, but you still need to be a little brave to try those."

"Why, what are they?" He popped the small bean in his mouth and after taking a few chews spat it back it out.

"Bertie Bott's every flavor beans," finished Harry with an amused smile.

"What the hell was that!" Robin tried to get the taste off of his tongue. Harry grabbed a sheet from a small pile off the front counted and ran his finger along the myriad of jellybean pictures.

"Well of hand I'd say that flavor of bean was either coconut or petroleum jelly." Robin looked up at him, not amused.

"I'm done in here," said Robin. "Meet you outside." He walked outside and sat down on a bench with it's back to the large store window. It was late autumn and the trees began to drop colorful leaves of reds, oranges, and browns. As he sat waiting for his friends to re-emerge from the store a man walked past him but stopped and looked back at the boy wonder. He walked back up to him.

"Excuse me." Robin looked up and saw a man with the grayest eyes he had ever seen. "I do believe I now you." Robin thought for a moment and concluded that he had never seen the man before in his life.

"Sorry, but I think you have me mistaken for someone else."

"Oh there's no mistake here, your one of those vigilante muggles that came to Hogwarts aren't you?" Robin's head snapped up and he rose from his seat defensively. "Yes I know all about you, my son attends that school. Says one of you chopped his wand in half." The man narrowed his eyes at Robin. "You wouldn't know which one of you that was do you?" Robin swallowed.

"Me." The man raised an eyebrow at him.

"I see." He stretched out his hand and for a moment Robin was sure he would have to make use of his bird-a-rangs yet again. But he saw that he only meant to shake his hand. Robin slowly put his hands out and took the mans. "Luscious Malfoy, I had to send him a replacement. A task I'm not to fond of. Please be careful with your belongings in the future and who you start quarrels with. You would not want certain others to have a bad day would you." Robin narrowed his gaze at him. "Others, with gorgeous red hair." Robin quickly withdrew his hand and began walking back into the store.

"I think you'll be getting another broken stick in the mail," muttered Robin. Luscious watched him go back in then turned on his heel and continued on his way. He found Cyborg, Harry, and Ron and strolled on up to them.

"Hey Robin," said Cyborg at the sight of him.

"What?"

"I think you better get around back."

"What for?"

"We saw Malfoy come in, and he lead Star outside just now," said Ron. Robin didn't need telling twice. He turned swiftly and headed back out the door; Harry, Ron, and Cyborg followed closely behind. Outside Draco handed Starfire a small white cube.

"Go ahead, try it." He prompted her with a smile. She looked at it curiously.

"What is it?"

"It's a sweet. Have you ever wanted to feel like you are flying?" She tilted her head at him.

"I have flown many times, and the sensation is frequently the same." Malfoy rolled his eyes and sighed.

"Nooo, I meant a feeling of relaxation. You know when you feel like your flying when your really not." Starfire thought about this for a moment, then remembered that she often felt such a feeling whenever she was around Robin. Eager to have that feeling she decided to give it at try. She slowly brought the small cube to her mouth while Malfoy's grin grew wider with each second.

"ACCIO DRUG!" The cube flew out of Starfire's fingers into Harry's awaiting hand, he then handed it off to Robin.

"Robin?"

"Oh no not you again," whined Malfoy under his breath.

"Robin what is the matter?" Robin held the white cube up to her and then crushed it with his foot.

"Guess there's more muggle stuff here than they say," said Robin. "You were about to pop in a cube of ecstasy." Starfire's eyes widened at the realization. She had taken to learning about the different types of narcotics to better her crime fighting techniques. She turned to Malfoy with a disbelieving look.

"You, you were trying to drug me?" Malfoy shrugged.

"And I would've gotten away with it too if weren't for you meddling muggles," he mocked. She backed away from him and stopped when she was behind Robin and Cyborg. "Don't act so shocked Starfire, I'm sure you would have enjoyed it."

"That's it! You and me right here," said Robin blowing steam out of his ears. Malfoy gave him a funny look.

"You and I in a duel? I'll admit I haven't had my morning laugh yet but I'm just not in the mood." He motioned for Crabbe and Goyle to follow him and he began walking away.

"Maybe your just too afraid to take me on without your creepy flunkies!" Robin shouted at Malfoy. He stopped and took out his wand.

"Very well, you and I here and now." Harry walked up to Robin.

"Here," he handed him his wand. "It's really intended for me so I'm not sure how well it'll work for you." Robin nodded in acknowledgement. "And here are some good jinxes you could try." He whispered a few into Robin's ear and he did his best to remember them. Ron approached.

"If you need me, I'll be your second."

"Second for what," asked Robin.

"He takes over in case you die," said Harry. Robin shrugged off how simply Harry had put it and turned to Malfoy. As they faced each other Starfire began fiddling with her hands while biting her lip. No sooner had they gripped their wands than it began to rain somewhat.

"What do you say muggle, canceled on a count of rain?" Robin shook his head.

"Naa come on," he said inviting Malfoy forward.

"I'd be delighted!" Took a bounding step forward. "TARANTELLEGRA!" His spell his Robin dead on and Robin flipped backward ten feet. His winced while the small raindrops wet his face. Malfoy shook his head and began to leave once again. He didn't take two steps when he heard Robin getting to his feet. He turned his head in confusion and re-faced his opponent. He then began to take swift steps toward the boy wonder. Robin did his best to remember the spells Harry told him.

"Exparillarmus!" He shouted with uncertainty. Malfoy staggered backward somewhat and his wand flew up in the air. They all watched it flip in the air until it came back down and was caught by its owner. He chuckled at Robin's attempt and sent a stream of sparks at Robin's leg. Robin yelped out loud and fell back to the muddy ground. Harry, Ron, Cyborg, and Starfire hopefully watched from the sidelines.

"Come on Rob get up," said Cyborg quietly. Starfire moved a few wet strands of hair away from her face.

"Please Robin," silently came Starfire almost praying. With a wicked grin Malfoy circled Robin for a moment. As he started to turn Robin picked himself up off the ground once again. Unable to believe what he was seeing Malfoy speed walked back over to Robin slammed his wand down on Robin's back sending him a tremendous electric shock. Crabbe and Goyle let out audible snickers as Robin reached up and blindly waved the wand around in the air. Malfoy decided he had had enough of this duel and caught Robin's hand. He tore away the wand and shocked numerous times. He raised his wand once more.

"STOP!" He shifted his eyes. Starfire knelt down next to Robin and helped him into a sitting position. "Please stop." He leered down at the two of them and threw Harry his wand.

"Unbelievable Potter. Unbelievable." So saying he tucked his wand away and left with his two bodyguards. Starfire helped Robin to his feet. He gazed down at the ground with a hard look.

"Hey man you okay," asked Cyborg. Robin breathed in quickly and pushed past Cyborg.

"Is he going to alright," asked Ron.

"Robin, does not take defeat well," said Starfire sadly. She hated to see Robin like this. He completely blocked everything else out until she was able to help him out of his anger and/or frustration. She sometimes wondered how Robin would fare in life without his friends. Ron let out a tired sigh.

"I hope Hermione, Raven, and Beast Boy are having a better time."

BACK AT HOGWARTS…………………….

Raven and Beast Boy sat in the common room by themselves. They had spent two hours searching the school for Hermione and thus far had been unsuccessful. The problem, besides the sheer size of Hogwarts, was the fact that many pathways and staircases frequently changed. For all Raven and Beast Boy knew they could be going in circles.

"You tried to find her psychically," asked Beast Boy.

"Twice."

"Well why can't you find her."

"I don't know Beast Boy," replied Raven irritably. She rose from her chair and walked up to the window. "You'd think I'd know, but I don't." She closed her eyes and hung her head. Beast Boy regretted his comment and walked up behind her.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean"-

"Just forget it," said Raven shortly. Beast Boy searched his mind for the right words.

"I know he hurt you a lot, and in some ways he still does." Raven stood still while gazing outside of the window. "I don't expect you to accept it over night, but I….I mean, we are here you." He set a hand on her shoulder and she closed her eyes at his touch. He felt her shiver and wondered if he had made a mistake. Raven slowly opened her eyes and saw their friends walking across the grounds and back to the school.

"Please don't do that Beast Boy."

"Why?" She turned and avoided his gaze.

"I-I don't want you to get hurt." Not wanting to say more she walked past him and out through the portrait hole. He stood in place for a moment then followed after her.

In the entrance hall Harry and Ron walked in closely followed by the other three Titans. They walked up to Raven and Beast Boy only to meet with grim faces. "Hey," said Harry. The two gave them a small nod.

"What happened to you guys," asked Ron. Raven and Beast Boy remained silent still.

"Raven, Beast Boy, what is going on right now." Robin was not in a good mood.

"We have a problem," said Raven. Robin rubbed his eyes, thoroughly annoyed that his question wasn't really answered.

"Care to specify."

"Hermione's totally flipped out," stated Beast Boy. Exactly two minuets later Raven explained all of what happened beginning with Hermione's curiosity and ending with her near death experience. When she had finished all of them stood with their mouths hanging wide open.

"You're saying Hermione is a dragon," asked Cyborg incredulously.

"No, she is being forced to play host to Malchior's soul. It sounds so unlike Hermione I know, but Malchior must have lured her in and took possession of her nonetheless."

"So what is to be done," asked Starfire.

"We have to find her, "said Harry quickly.

"Taken care of." They all turned and saw Noah Hayward descending the large staircase.

"Noah?" Harry walked up to him and Hayward put up his hand. "It's Professor Hayward for now." They all nodded in comprehension. "As I said, it's been taken care of." He turned and Hermione they saw he had been levitating Hermione down the whole way. She looked stunned and was retrained from head to toe. "You wouldn't believe how much of a fight she put up."

"Let's get her upstairs," said Raven

BACK IN THE COMMON ROOM………………….

They held Hermione against the wall. Raven instructed Harry and Ron to stand on either side of her. They pointed their wands at her just to keep her pinned against the wall. "I need you to keep her form moving, if she budges too much then we have to start over."

"Right," said Ron. Raven lowered her hood and cracked her knuckles.

"Alright, wake her." Hayward then pointed his wand up to her.

"Enervate." Within a few moments Hermione opened her eyes and looked around the room. She gave everyone a menacing stare while her eyes gave off their sinister red.

"Release me at once!" Demanded Malchior.

"Sorry no can do," said Robin. "But we have a nice little spot picked out for you." He laid a hand down on the book and Hermione's eyes locked onto it. For the first time Hermione/Malchior showed signs of genuine fear. She adopted a more innocent stare and focused on Harry and Ron.

"Harry, Ron, please help me." Ron looked uneasily at her.

"That's not Hermione talking Ron," said Harry tightening his grip. Robin gave Raven a nod and at his signal stretched out her hands.

"Azerath Metrion ZINTHOS!" Hermione was suddenly incased by black energy.

"GIVE IT UP RAVEN!" It was now Malchior's voice that they heard. He strained Hermione's eyes open. "Hermione is mine!" Raven shoved them back against the wall (Two people in one body is kinda confusing at times).

"Time for you to leave fell dragon!" Hermione/Malchior began to feel the pressure increase. Malchior looked back at Raven.

"If…I go……the host will die!"

"LIAR," shouted Raven. "Goodbye Malchior." She took a few steps forward. "ALGERON EN-LEN-THRENEL VOL-SOL-NAIR-ISS MOR!" Harry and Ron both staggered backward as a rush of wind filled the room. Hermione hands went to her head and she let out loud screams of agony. The tremendous winds became so great the lights from all of the candles extinguished. Finally the wind and screams died down and everything went quiet.

"Lumos." Three wand tips lit up and provided them with enough illumination to re-light the candles. They all looked around at each other hoping whatever happened was a good thing. They saw Hermione laying motionlessly on the floor and Harry and Ron ran to help her up. As Harry assisted in putting Hermione in a lounge chair his mind raced with questions. 'What does Voldemort, and that other man have to do with all of this.'

"She needs a lot of rest, but she'll be fine," said Raven.

"Wonderful Raven!" Came Starfire's cheerful call. "You have successfully defeated the Malchior once again.

"Well, not quite." Starfire's smile faded. Cyborg picked his head up and Robin stood in front of her.

"Raven, explain." She hesitated somewhat.

"The incantation I used to exorcise him out of Hermione was the same one I used to put him back in the book the last time."

"So shouldn't he been in there, right," asked Cyborg. Raven pulled out the book and flipped open to the special picture.

"Wrong." She picture was indeed still incomplete.

"Then where is he," chimed in Ron.

"I think a better question is, who is he." She closed the book with a snap and turned to everyone else. "While the room was dark he must've taken a new host. He's inside one of us." Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Harry, Ron, and Hayward all joined Raven in looks of worry and uncertainty.

I'm afraid it's getting kinda late at night and I'll have to stop it there. Promise not to keep yall waiting for long. Hope you're liking it. Thanks for reading so far. Laters!