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Remus walked into the kitchen to find Harry sitting at the table with a glass of firewhiskey. The young wizard looked sad as he stared into the liquid and Remus went about making himself some tea before sitting down across from him.
"Harry, blaming yourself will do nothing you know. We all blame ourselves for it, but it is the people that took them that are at fault." Remus said softly.
"I know Remus. I just should have known not to send Sirius to her house. His emotions are too tied up when it comes to Hermione." Harry said as he slid a hand through his hair.
"How do you mean?" Remus asked.
Harry rolled his eyes and shook his head. "Remus, you and I are the ones that know Sirius and Hermione most in this world so you and I both know that those two are completely in love and completely oblivious to the fact that the other loves them."
Remus couldn't help but laugh. "That is true. Are you upset that Sirius has fallen in love with her?"
Harry chuckled softly. "I think they are perfect for each other. I know those two could make each other happy, and I think Sirius would be the one man in the world that would understand the relationship between Hermione and I."
"He thinks you love her more than a friend you know." Remus stated.
"Yes well true love will overcome all obstacles I say. I don't want to force their love for each other. I think in time they will come to realize how foolish they have been, but I think it is up to them to decide when that will be." Harry said.
"How did you become so wise?" Remus asked with a smirk.
"I've had the best teachers guiding me along the way." Harry stated with a lopsided grin.
Remus chuckled as did Harry. When Harry stopped his smile turned sad.
"I miss them so much. I can't help but be worried sick about what they must be going through…if they are alive still." Harry let his voice trail off, not wanting to believe his last thought.
"We have to believe they are." Remus stated, refusing to believe that Sirius and Hermione were dead.
Harry gave him a sad look. "I pray you are right."
Draco stared at the ceiling of his cell. Hermione was not back from her training yet. It was amazing how quickly the time seemed to fly as he learned sign language and he was actually enjoying learning it. Sitting up he groaned as his body tensed in protest. He refused to cooperate with Miranda so many times that he never got a chance to even sit in his chair.
She had been trying to get him to use the Imperius curse on one of the guards. Apparently Crane Industries found the idea that they could control their competitors very tempting. The ability to infiltrate and sabotage corporations from the inside would ensure their downfall.
Crane Industries apparently had a very dark side to it, and Draco had been asked to perform spells such as the Cruciatus Curse and even Avada Kedavra had been requested of him. It didn't surprise him that these were the spells being requested to be used. They were unforgivables, and Crane Industries to Draco felt very much like a large gang of Deatheaters only in muggle form. He wondered when they would actually use him in a real situation. When would his 'training' officially end and his 'job' begin?
"Enjoying your stay Draco?" The voice interrupted his thoughts and Draco sat up.
"I should have known someone like you would be behind this Flint." Draco growled.
"It is a real treat to see you like this you know. All of this.." Flint said with his arms outstretched and his eyes settled onto the various cells in the room. "All of this was for you. Don't you feel honoured?"
"Oh yeah completely. You're a real fuck Flint." Draco muttered.
Marcus laughed. "Ah Draco, it is such a fitting punishment for the one that betrayed the Dark Lord and even your father. Trussed up like a dog and stuck in a glass shell. The fact that I can take care of the entire order this way makes my revenge all the more sweet."
Draco watched as Marcus looked into Hermione's cell. "What a sweet number Hermione has become. I think I shall have to visit her often. Her skin is so soft and luscious and her figure has curves in all the right places." Anger seared through Draco as he watched Flint's face fill with lust.
"She was your lover once wasn't she? I bet she tastes sweet and the feel of her legs wrapped around you must make your mind reel. Is she a hellcat in bed Draco?" Flint looked at Draco as he spoke, watching for any sign of emotion.
"Hmmm not going to tell me? Then I will definitely have to find out for myself. Unfortunately Miranda is waiting so I'll have to wait till tomorrow. Perhaps when I tire of Hermione I can move on to her." Flints chin made a motion with his chin that made Draco look behind himself.
"No.." Draco whispered softly but Flint caught it and sneered.
"Oh something about the little redheaded bitch is there?" Flint said behind him.
Draco couldn't take his eyes off of Ginny's. Why was she here and why did it hurt so much to see her here? She had been the first of Hermione's friends to accept him and give him friendship. Perhaps that was it.
It tore him apart to see the tears in her eyes. The collar around her neck only made him see red and when he turned around it was to lunge at Marcus, wrapping his hands around the wizard's neck and strangling him.
Taken off guard Marcus stumbled backwards and both him and Draco fell to the floor. The fall forced Draco to loosen his grip slightly and it was enough to let Marcus hold his wand up and cry out, "Crucio!"
Draco rolled away, writhing in pain as the spell hit him. Flint stood up and put a hand to his neck before straightening out his clothing. "Bad move Malfoy. I'll be sure to let Miranda know to make your next session especially trying."
Draco shot the Deatheater a harsh glare as his body started to feel more like his own again. Still lying on the ground he watched as Marcus left his cell, turning once to speak again to him. "Remember Malfoy, this is just the beginning of your punishment. I'm going to take everything that you hold dear and destroy it right in front of you."
He turned and barked at one of the guards to close the cell, leaving Draco alone once again. Slowly he stood up and moved to the back of his cell. He stood close to the wall and made eye contact once again with Ginny. The two of them just sat there staring at each other. When did he get so soft. Merlin if he didn't know better he would think he may have feelings for a Weasley.