DISCLAIMER: Okay, if you guys haven't figured it out by now, I DON'T OWN HARRY POTTER. I wish I did, but I don't and I can't change that. I know, it sucks……
A/N: This chapter should please a lot of you, especially moonyNZ (watch for the you-know-what). It took me a while to figure out how exactly I wanted to do it which is why it took so long. This weekend is LITTLE BIRCH DAYS and I have to work so I probably won't update till sometime next week.
Chapter 26:
The figure did the first thing that popped into its' mind….
The figure dove to the side and plucked up a stray baby rattler that laid on the carpeted floor. With all the strength they could muster, they hurled it at one of the cloaked figures and smiled at the resounding, "OW!"
With a newfound confidence, the figure rolled on the ground and began picking up various baby toys, clothing items, and the occasional office supply (pencils and pens) and threw them at the cloaked figures now advancing on them.
One of the bigger baby toys connected with one of the cloaked guy's head, the man in question stopping and placing a hand to his head.
"You will pay for that," he growled and reached over to pick up something lying on the desk that was now beside of him.
A bright orange stapler came hurtling through the air at the figure who could not help but watch the oncoming item that was sure to hurt without the thought to move out of the way.
The stapler connected with the figure's head resounding in a large 'thunk' and a muffled oaf before the figure slumped to the floor, unconscious.
"Great," the first voice huffed, "now what do we do?"
"It has to be a muggle," the third voice observed, glancing at the figure on the floor.
"Let's kill the ass," the fourth voice roared, still rubbing his head where the baby toy had hit him. "The Dark Lord would not blame us…"
"No," the second voice said, "we shall take the menace to the Dark Lord."
"Why?" The first and fourth voice asked, obviously hoping they would get the pleasure of a kill tonight.
"Maybe this…scum…knows the mudblood," the third guy voiced, his voice calm and patient.
The fourth man smiled evilly, "Yes, I would like to see her taken down another notch."
"Then it is decided," the second man said, "we shall take this rabble-rouser to the Dark Lord and he will decide what to do."
"You guys can carry," the fourth huffed, "my head still hurts."
"You wimp," the first man barked.
"You get hit with one of those things between the eyes and let's see if it hurts," the fourth man challenged.
"I would be smart enough to get out of the way," the first man retorted.
"Shut up you two," the second man ordered. "You two look around while we clean up here. Twenty minutes."
They sat upon their task in silence, none noticing the eyes watching them.
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Sirius gathered up his daughter into his arms, shifting her diaper bag higher up on his arm so it would not slide down. Sirina giggled happily up at him.
"We're going home, love," Sirius whispered to her while she outstretched her pudgy little arms to grab at his hair, successfully wrapping one strand around her little finger.
"Want some help?"
Sirius spun around to come face to face with his werewolf friend. "Sure."
Remus strode forward and grabbed a overly stuffed bag full of Sirina's toys and clothes that she needed during her stay. He picked up a smaller bag that consisted of Sirius' clothes and necessities during his stay.
"I thought you were going to find Tonks," Sirius commented as he bounced Sirina lightly in his arms, smiling down at her grinning face.
"She went somewhere with Ginny," Remus informed the animagus. "They aren't expected back for a while so I thought I would come and offer you a hand."
"I appreciate it," Sirius told him sincerely. "It's much easier to move in than move out."
Remus grinned. "Funny, I didn't hear you saying that after you moved all your stuff over to Hermione's place. You were complaining about moving in then."
Sirius paused. "I just hate moving."
"Don't we all?"
"Anyone who loves moving is a nutter."
"I agree full heartedly on that."
There was another long pause as the men made last checks around the room, looking for anything that might have been looked over earlier.
"I think I might ask her to move in," Remus commented softly.
Sirius spun around quickly, earning a sound of disagreement from Sirina in his arm, and gave his werewolf friend a pointed look. "Who?"
Remus rolled his eyes, "Queen Elizabeth. Tonks you dolt."
"What brought on this change of heart?"
Remus sighed. "I've been thinking of what you said earlier and I realized something."
"And what was that?"
"Through all you and Hermione have been through, you two have always loved and found each other. You took a chance on love and…I don't want to miss out on my chance either. I don't know what I would do if I would ever lose her."
Sirius smiled and said softly, "You'd search the world till you found her again."
"I think…I think I might love her," Remus acknowledged slowly as if he was scared of the truth.
Sirius laughed. "Honestly Moony, you make it seem like a curse. Don't hold yourself back, you'll only regret it in the long run."
"What should I do?" Remus asked nervously.
Sirius could only stare. Remus was asking him for help? This was strange.
"Tell her," Sirius said after a bit as if it was the most obvious answer in the world.
Remus shook his head. "I can't do that…."
"Why not?"
"Maybe I can…."
"You can."
"I might…"
"You will."
Remus grinned at his friend. "You don't even know what I was going to say."
Sirius shrugged. "Doesn't matter, just tell her. Now, let's get this little girl and her stuff back home before it's time for her n-a-p."
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"My lord," the first voice called as the group with the unconscious figure being dragged, walked into the throne room where Lucius Malfoy sat with some of his followers.
"What did you find Garrison?" Lucius asked, his steely gaze looking from one cloaked figure to another till it rested on the figure they were dragging.
"We ran into trouble," Garrison answered.
"Who is that?" Lucius growled impatiently.
"A muggle, my lord," the fourth voice said with distaste, gazing down at the figure, "who was also poking around the mudblood's house."
"Are you sure Monomer?"
"Yes, my lord, they did not appear to be invited."
Lucius smirked. "Brinson, go fetch Miss Granger." He watched as the third guy walked out of the room. He then turned to the second guy, "Trinit, wake up our guest."
Trinit walked up and pointed his wand at the unconscious figure, whispering, "Enervate."
The figure was just beginning to stir when Brinson walked in dragging a struggling Hermione with him. Her eyes were flashing with fury and tiredness.
"Ah, Miss Granger, how pleasant of you to join us," Lucius said pleasantly.
Hermione did not answer, she just glared boldly at Malfoy. Her chin was raised in a defiant fashion, her body stiff and unyielding.
"Come Miss Granger," Lucius chuckled, "one would not think you enjoyed your commendations."
Hermione spotted the stirring figure on the floor as they emitted a soft groan. She looked back up to Malfoy and cocked an eyebrow. "You had me woke up and dragged out here just to watch you sick lot torturing an innocent muggle?"
"Not innocent," Lucius said casually as he rose from his chair and began to walk towards her.
"We found this particular muggle snooping around your home," Lucius continued, watching Hermione's face intently as she looked confusedly at the figure.
"Let's see who the little intruder is shall we?" Lucius sneered as he walked towards the figure and ripped back the cloak.
The only sound in the room was Hermione's audible gasp….
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A/N: Hee, hee…another evil place to leave off. Don't you just all love me? Anyways, next chapter: 1) Find out who figure dude is (I promise, no more torture…) 2) Moving Sirius and Sirina back home (?) 3) Order gets lead on Hermione's location (probably).
I had only planned on this being a 20 chapter story…and you can see where I am now. So I'm gonna try to wrap it up with around 32 chapters plus an epilogue. I can't promise anything though. For everyone who has stuck with this story from the beginning and All My Yesterdays, I sincerely thank you.
Please Review and let me know what you think. I'm sorry it's short, I just couldn't think of anything else and I didn't want to delay an update. Forgive me and review?
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