Chapter 12 A Draw Back

"Honey, I'm sorry." Hermione said for what was probably the fifth time that day.

"It's okay." Ron said taking a seat on the couch and pulling Hermione down with him. "I still love you. We did what we needed to do."

"But you missed a week of work." Hermione said. "You are head of your department, you don't need to be missing days without warning like that."

"It's okay." Ron said again hugging her. He wanted to calm her down.

"I should have spent that time trying to figure where Malfoy could be." Hermione said.

"He's probably hiding. He knows we have increased security around Hogwarts and the house." Ron said assuring her.

"I would rather have him in Azkaban." Hermione said. "I should get back to work."

Hermione went into her study and shut the door. It was a sign not to disturb her.

During the past days, Ron and Hermione had gone to the alley way where she had been found and as well to the house where she had been kept. Nothing could help Hermione figure out what that feeling was. She tried a few spells she knew and other means, but nothing had brought back that odd feeling.

Hermione had been completely distressed on their way home. She called herself a fool for not just ignoring the dream and the feeling.

Ron had of course tried everything he could think of to calm her and let her know that everything was fine. Ron stated several times that he did not think of her has silly or whimsical.

After Hermione had been in her study for a short time he got on the flow network and called Ginny.

"Your little retreat took a few days." Ginny said from the large sofa. "Is Hermione doing alright?"

"She's fine." Ron said.

"You can tell me what happened if you need to." Ginny offered. She still seemed to be her normal self, no outward emotions.

"It's alright, how's my nephew?"

"He's doing alright." Ginny said rubbing her very round stomach. "I need to pick up some more chocolate. It is his favorite food."

"I'll bring some over." Ron offered. The family had agreed to take care of Ginny while Harry was hunting down Malfoy.

"Thanks," Ginny said. "I need to get back to work on the nursery. The midwife is coming over soon for another session."

"I'll see you later then." Ron said stepping back out.

Hermione stayed in her study. At a Muggle book store she had picked up some books on Criminal Psychology. She was reading them trying to figure out exactly what move Malfoy may make next.

Some of the witches and wizards in the Magical Law Enforcement Department thought she was crazy. Hermione rather thought that understanding Psychology was important, even in the Wizarding World.

Her parents had gotten her interested in Psychology when she was fourteen. The interest had grown as she got older. It was because of her knowledge in Psychology as well as magic that she was able to help Ginny stop Riddle from taking over her mind.

Hermione moved on to a book she had not yet read yet. She opened to section on repetitive behavior patterns it was a bit of a start. She fell asleep in the middle of the page.

Ron decided to let Hermione know that he was going to the store and then to Ginny's to drop off some food.

After the simple one knock he waited for an answer. That was always the safest way.

No answer.

He knocked again. After a moment he entered. Ron saw Hermione asleep at her desk. He didn't want to wake her so he carefully lifted her out of the seat and into his arms. Quietly he put her in their bed. Ron removed her shoes and tucked her in so she would be comfortable. Ron kissed her and then went out to the store.

She awoke and looked around. Unsure of where she was. What was the last thing she remembered? Falling down.

Slowly she got out of the strange bed and looked about the room. Carefully she opened the door and peaked out. After seeing that no one was there she walked down the steps. Where was her baby?

She started to feel really scared for Eric.

She walked towards the front of the house. Someone walked in right then with a few bags. She did not recognize him at first. Then she remembered. He looked different some how.

"Hermione," he said coming in. "You're awake."

"Where is he?" She chocked at first.

"Who?" Ron said unsure of what was wrong with Hermione right then, she looked scared.

"What did you do with him?"

Ron was all on nerves now. He placed down the groceries and started to approach Hermione slowly. He knew something was wrong, but didn't know what.

"Where is he?" Hermione demanded this time. "Where is my son?"

"Hogwarts," Ron started to look past Hermione, trying to comprehend what was happening.

"What did you do!" She charged at Ron without warning.

Immediately Ron put up his arms, just to hold her back. "What is the matter with you honey."

Hermione kept fighting him. She was using all her strength against him.

Ron was scared at that moment. He just tried to keep a hold of Hermione's arms to prevent her from hurting him.

"What is the matter?" Ron said trying to figure out what to do. Ron then looked down into her eyes. She had a look he had not seen in a long time. "Sara." He said out of surprise.

She looked right at him.

Ron was horror struck right then, he realized what it was. The grip on one of her arms had loosened.

She had taken the opportunity and took a direct swing at his face.

This had taken him completely by surprise. He lost his balance a little bit.

She had taken the opportunity to break her other arm free. Once she was free she immediately she kicked him in his lower half.

Ron kneeled over in pain.

She ran for the door.

Ron reached into the pocket of his robes for his wand. He didn't want to do it, but he had to.

He pointed his wand at Hermione, his wife. "Morpheus." A blue light came from his wand and hit Hermione

She fell down that instant on the floor.

Ron clutched his stomach, "I am so sorry." He said to her. "I am so sorry."

Harry was setting up some more blocks around the shrieking shack. It was not easy just setting up blocks he wanted to be on the hunt for Malfoy, but there were no leads what so ever.

He sat down a moment when he heard a hum from his pocket. It was the same kind of mirror that Sirius had given him long ago. Only he used it to talk with Ginny.

Expecting to see his wife, Harry was shocked when he saw Ron.

"What's going on?" Harry asked quickly. "Is Ginny alright?"

"She's fine." Ron said not facing Harry completely. There was something blocking part of his face.

"Can you come back?" Ron asked.

"What's going on?" Harry asked again.

"Will the kids be alright if you leave?"

"Ron. . ." Harry asked trying to figure out what was going on.

"It's Hermione." Ron said. "She's been kind of funny the last few days then today she. . ."

"What happened." Harry asked again. Ron did not want to talk about it. That was obvious.

"Ginny's watching her right now." Ron said removing the cloth from his eye.

Harry could tell that he got hit pretty good.

"She turned into Sara again. It's like she forgot about the last thirteen years." Ron answered finally.

"Did she do that to you!" Harry said in surprise.

"I hit her with a sleeping charm. I didn't want to. . ."

"I understand. Just stay there with her. Don't let her leave." Harry said. "I'll be right over."

Harry immediately left and went to Lucas's Aunt house and was meet immediately by Susan Bones.

"Harry," she said right when he came in. "We just got a message. Malfoy's been spotted!"

"Where?" Harry asked.

"By a wife of a wizard in a café Lagood. In Ottery St."

Harry didn't let her finish. He was gone.