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Chapter fifteen: Hannah Abbott

Hannah Abbot was a sixth year Hufflepuff. She was best friends with Susan Bones, who spent most of the summer with her. They had grown up knowing each other. Both of their parents had been killed during the First war, just before it ended. Susan had been sent to live with her Aunt, while Hannah was put into foster care. In the end, Susan's Aunt had adopted her as well. As the two grew up they became close friends and they had been thrilled to be sorted into the same house.

This summer had been different. At the beginning of the summer she had received a letter from Dumbledore, asking if she had wanted more training during the year. She had jumped at the chance to learn some more advanced magic. Susan had been spending more and more time with their Aunt, who had requested her help on a project.

It came to her as a shock when she found she was training with Ron. What really unsettled her was when Dumbledore asked for her help to keep an eye on Harry. She had no idea what to say so she had just nodded her head. Harry had been a nice enough person. He spent a lot of his time with his girlfriend and two best friends. Although he always found time to help his students, namely, her. She had not been doing so well in her Defense course and he had offered to help her. She had found him to be like every other boy her age, only a lot more powerful.

As the days continued on her magic began to improve and she found herself becoming a match for Ron. She had also gotten to know Ron during their training sessions. He seemed a bit unsettled most of the time so she had finally asked him one day what was bothering him.

'It's Pansy,' he said sadly.

'What's wrong?'

'I know she is still in love with Draco. She tries to be a good girlfriend, she is, but I can see it in her eyes. How can I compete with him? I mean, I heard how well he had treated her until the whole incident.'

'Maybe there is nothing you can do. If she's still in love with him, then you should let her go. There isn't any sense on trying to hold onto something that doesn't really belong to you,' she had told him. He had just smiled and nodded his head.

It wasn't long after that that he came back to tell her that he and Pansy were through. He seemed a bit sad about it but that didn't last for very long. Training soon continued on as normal. It was almost two weeks later that she finally broke down and asked him.

'Why did we agree to spy on Harry?'

'Well see when he told us my brothers, Fred and George, went ballistic and took off saying they would never do it. Hermione left soon after that. I just thought for a second. If Dumbledore needs us to spy on him then that means he is afraid of him right?' Ron asked and Hannah just nodded her head. 'Well then why is he afraid? So I decided that I would go along with their game and see what information I could dig up. Of course, my family hates me for helping to spy on him but I don't tell Dumbledore the whole truth. I spend a lot of time with Harry but even he doesn't know that I am getting information from him. There is a reason why he's doing it and I plan to figure it out.'

'You're really loyal, you know that right?' She said with a smile.

'I plan to protect my best mate and little sister. They are powerful and I mean really powerful. But they need help just like everyone else.'

'So you are glad they are together?'

'I am, I mean I was a little furious at how much attention Harry gave Ginny but I got over it. He loves her and she loves him, that's what really counts,' he said with a shrug as he wiped his forehead. 'So what are you doing here?'

'I'm not really sure. Dumbledore just asked me to come so I did.'

'So what do you say to going and getting something to eat?" Ron asked with a grin.

'Why not, I'm starved,' she said with a grin of her own.

Now she sat crying in her cold cell. She was alone. Tears were streaming down her face as she kept reliving the events that happened not to long ago. She could see Ron hitting the ground, dead, his eye lifeless.

That had been almost two days ago. From there she had been shoved back into her cell and a few Death Eaters had tried to rape her. They were quite shocked to find that she couldn't be touched. She could still remember the spell Ron had cast on her.

'What are you doing?' She had asked him. They sat in front of the fire in the Room of Requirements. The two were facing each other.

'I want to put a spell on you. It's some Old Magic that I learned about," he said quietly.

'What does it do?'

'It prevents you from being raped, if something ever were to happen.'

'Thanks,' she said quietly. Then she was praying that it wouldn't happen to her and now she was glad Ron had done it.

"Hannah," a soft voice called out to her. She sat up straighter, her eyes darting around the dark cell. The only light came through the small window on the door.

"W-Whose there?" She called out in a shaky voice.

Suddenly she heard the swish of a cloak and saw Ron standing there. He was still pretty banged up but was smiling at her. "It's me," he said quietly.

"Ron!" she said in a whisper, not quite believing what she was seeing, yet believing it all the same. In a second she was on her feet and had her arms wrapped around his neck as she cried into his shoulder.

"Shh, it's alright, everything is going to be fine."

"I-I-I thought you were dead," she said in a broken voice as she pulled back to look at him.

He gave her a weak smile and brushed a lock of her now filthy blonde hair out of her eyes. "I was supposed to be but thanks to you I'm not."

"Me? I didn't do anything but watch," she sobbed.

"Hannah, do you remember that spell we did a few weeks ago?" Ron asked quietly as he wiped the tears from her eyes.

"Y-Yes," she said weakly.

"Your love for me kept me alive and I couldn't be happier," he said in a low voice. "I woke up in another holding cell. A guard was asleep when I got up. So I knocked him out. I slipped him some of the polyjuice potion I had in my pocket so that he would look like me. It was him that they disposed of that night. I took on the shape of the guard and when it began to wear off I made sure to put on an invisibility spell."

"Then why did it sound like you had a cloak on?" She asked in a confused voice.

"Effect. How are you doing? Have they hurt you? Are you injured?" He asked in a worried voice as he looked her over. She couldn't help but laugh at his overprotective nature.

"I'm alright, the spell kept me from being raped. The men had realized that it's not worth it to try and hurt me."

"That's good. Old Magic has a lot that helps then doesn't it?"

She smiled and nodded her head. Her hand moved to run through his dirty red hair. Ron captured her hand and kissed her palm, a smile forming on his lips as he did so. "What do we do now?"

"Wait, that is all we can do. Don't worry I will always be with you."

"Good," she whispered quietly as she hid her face in his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around her waist. "Susan is going to flip when she finds out that I am gone."

"She'll be okay. We'll get out of here soon, I know we will."

They remained standing like that for a while. Ron moved them so that they were sitting down, Hannah still held tightly in his arms. Within a few minutes she was fast asleep in his arms. He watched her sleep, a small smile on her face. When they had begun their training together he had started to fall for the blonde Hufflepuff. He didn't get much time to speak with her during their last five years of school and he found her to be an amazing person. She was a funny, brilliant woman. He had fallen for her and hard.

Things with Pansy had gone bad so he had to end it somehow. His choice wasn't the best, he knew that, but it got it done. She was soon free of the worry of him and he was glad. As much as he had liked Pansy she had never been his. Her heart would always remain with Draco and that was something he would have to get over. Now she was finally with him again and she was happier than he had ever seen her.

He didn't feel any hatred towards Draco, it wasn't his fault his father was a bloodsucking bastard. It wasn't his fault that Snape was captured and Bellatrix took his place instead. How did he know this? He had been spying on the rest of the Death Eaters while under the polyjuice potion and pretending he was one. When it had worn off, he had gathered enough information. He easily found the cell that Hannah was held in. Then he waited for his chance to slip into the room. When he knew it was safe he had finally pulled off the invisibility spell. It had made his heart ache to see her crying. Yet, it also warmed his heart to know she loved him that much.

The spell had been similar to the one that had kept Harry alive when Voldemort first killed him. This one was a slightly different spell but with the same effect. It had spared his life but it didn't get Voldemort back.

Hannah shifted in his arms, curling up closer to him. He smiled down at her. He was in love and he knew it. His fingers gently ran down her cheek and she leaned into his hand. "I love you," he whispered quietly to her.

Suddenly a thought hit him. He fished in his pockets to find them empty and cursed. Then he moved to check Hannah's pockets, careful not to wake her. He grinned triumphantly when he pulled out the small device. Ron quickly dialed in the number to Harry's device.

Harry was just coming out of his bedroom. Ginny lay fast asleep now. She hadn't been able to do much since she heard the news about her brother. Fred and George were barely speaking at all. Hermione would burst into tears if she heard his name mentioned. Susan, who had later found out Hannah was missing, was also exceptionally quiet. With a sigh he headed into the small living room. As he sat down his HG started to vibrate in his pocket.

He quickly pulled it out of his pocket and was surprised when it said 'Hannah Abbott'. Harry clicked it on. "Hello?"

"Harry?" Ron called through the phone.

"Ron!"

"Yes it's me."

"You're alive! I thought Voldemort killed you."

"That's a long story and I can't really explain what is happening but they have Hannah and me locked up. They don't know I'm alive though," Ron said quickly.

"What do you mean they don't know you're alive?"

"Well they think I am dead and the body they burned was a Death Eater. The polyjuice potion that you told me to carry around, I still had it. Though my HG was burned."

"That's fine, we can get you a new one. Do you know where you are?"

"No, none of the HGs have the upgrades."

Harry groaned. "I don't know how to get to you two then. Do you know how to get yourselves out?"

"I think I can. Just let everyone know we are alright and that we will get back when we can."

"I can do that. Be safe Ron."

"I will," Ron hung up the phone and shifted so that he could lie down beside Hannah. She slept through the whole conversation. When he had settled down she curled up against his chest. "I'll get us out of here," he whispered softly. "Even if it is the last thing I do."

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Harry headed into his bedroom, intent on telling Ginny that her brother was alive and well, only to find her already awake. "This is wonderful!" She exclaimed happily as she hugged Harry tightly. He laughed as he kissed her.

"It is, come on we have to inform everyone else." Harry told her as he pulled her out of their bed.

It wasn't long before the entire Weasley family and Susan had been informed of their friend's current situation. Now the only thing they could really do is wait.

Everyone's spirits were a bit higher but they still feared for those two who may never be able to make it out of there. No one wanted to think of what could be happening to them. The tension was almost unbearable.

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"Wake up girl," a voice snapped from in front of her. Hannah, who was enjoying her rest, was startled awake.

She could still feel an arm around her waist but as she turned to look, she couldn't see anyone. With a internal sigh she looked up at the man who stood before her. "Yes?"

"Here is your food," he said with a snarl as he dropped the tray in front of her, making some of the food fall off the plate. With that he stormed out of the room, slamming the door shut.

"What are you in such a bad mood for?" Another voice came through the door.

"That little bitch has a spell on her and we can't touch her. It's frustrating, there aren't very many women here," the guard said in a huffed voice. "She's just waiting to be used."

"Tell Our Lord maybe he can undo the spell. She's going to be seeing him soon any way. Apparently she has some information that is going to help bring down that Potter brat."
Hannah moved closer to the door, intent on hearing the rest of the conversation. She could feel Ron's chest press against her back as he leaned over her to listen.

"What information could that brat have?"

"It's rumored that Potter had a little meeting with some friends but no one knows what it is about. My Lord believes that that little tramp in there was part of it. So he is planning on getting it out of her at any cost, even her life."

"If he kills her won't that kind of defeat the purpose?" The first guard asked.

"Well if she is near death she won't have the strength to fight him. Then he can get whatever information he wants and let her die. Potter would just love to know that one of his precious workers were killed."

"How is it that that little Potter brat can do so much?"

"That slut of a girlfriend of his. Apparently they have some sort of spy network, that's how we caught that bastard Snape. Bella took his place at the school and no one has any idea."

"So when is she going to get what she deserves. I want a go at her before he kills her."

"Tomorrow, dawn," the second guard said. "Might want to ask Our Lord if you can have her, she won't be more than a shell."

"A shell I can use."

Hannah shivered and moved back, Ron pulling her away from the door. They backed into a corner, his arms holding her tightly as she shook.

"That's horrible. We have to get out of here, Ron we just have to," she said in a pleading voice.

"We will, I promise. No one will hurt you, ever," he whispered in her ear, trying to give her some comfort."

"Promise me you'll be with me always, promise me," Hannah begged as she turned to look at an invisible Ron. It felt like she could see him clearly, even if he was under the spell.

"I can't promise you that, I don't know what is going to happen," he said quietly. "But I can promise I will be with you for as long as possible."

She nodded her head and turned to bury her face in his chest. Silent tears slid down her face. She didn't want to be here, she wanted to be in her bed at Hogwarts, talking about boys with Susan, and daydreaming about Ron. This wasn't supposed to happen, it wasn't meant to be this way. Ron continued to hold her, saying comforting words into her ear.

The two sat in silence for the remainder of the day. Ron continued to hold her, not really partial to letting her go. "Ready," he asked quietly.

"Ready," she said back. Ron lifted his wand, which had been hiding in his wand holster on his wrist, and mumbled the spell under his breath. Hannah was soon invisible like he was. The two slowly got to their feet, Hannah clinging to Ron's hand so she wouldn't lose him.

They stood at the ready, right by the door. It would soon be time for the dinner feeding.

"Ron, they are going to think it odd if I suddenly disappear! Don't you remember the spell we did in Defense last year?" She asked in a hushed whisper.

"Oh yeah," he said quietly as he waved his wand, making a fake image of Hannah appear.

The door swung open to reveal the guard. They didn't bother to wait as they slipped through the door and out into the hall. Both were barefoot so they didn't make any sound as they ran through the castle. Ron had explained that since Malfoy lost the house they were forced to move to an abandoned castle off the coast of Italy.

They quickly made their way down the halls; Ron leading her to an exit he knew existed. As they continued on Hannah suddenly stopped.

"What?" Ron asked quietly.

"That room, Snape's being held in there, we have to get him out of here."

Ron sighed. "Alright lets get him out," he mumbled as he aimed the spell at the door. It sprang open and they were quite surprised at the scene before them. Bellatrix Lestrange was kneeling over him, tears in here eyes.

"Oh good, you two made it out," she said in a quiet voice as she looked into thin air.

"Yes we did," Hannah said as she moved to the other side of Snape.

"He'll be fine, he didn't get it as bad off as we would have thought."

"Why are you helping him?" Ron asked after a moment.

Bella looked down at Snape, a tear sliding down her cheek. "We were engaged in his seventh year but I was forced into marriage with Rodolphus. Please take care of him, I couldn't live with myself if anything happened to him," she whispered brokenly.

"We'll do whatever we can to make sure he makes it out of this alive," Hannah told her. "I promise."

"Thank you, both of you. Snape had a right to like you two. I just wish…I just wish this wasn't the end for both of us."

"It doesn't have to be, you can come with us. Harry will accept you onto our side."

Bella smiled wanly at her. "If only it was that easy. Take him, don't let him get caught up in this again."

"He's going to kill you if he finds out Snape is gone," Ron said urgently.

"Then that's the price I am willing to pay."

"Don't, he needs you. You can't leave him like this," Hannah insisted of the older woman.

"You two should go. And…and tell him I love him," she said the last part quietly.

With a flick of his wand, Ron produced a mirror in his hands. "Sirius taught us how to use these. I'll give Snape the other one. You can talk to him just by saying his name into the mirror."

Bella smiled weakly as she took the mirror and hid it in her pocket. "Go on."

"Bye," Hannah said quietly. Ron cast the spell over Snape and the two made their way out of the castle.

Ron quickly pushed open the hidden doorway that he had come across. Once inside he handed Hannah her wand, which had also been stored in his holster on his wrist.

"You had it the whole time?"

"I did but we need to go."

She nodded and they still hurried off down the halls. They continued on what felt like hours until Ron stopped. He placed his hand against the cold stone and pushed on a loose piece. A door swung open to reveal the cool night air. With a smile the two went out into the fresh air, careful not to lose track of the invisible, floating Snape.

Once Ron closed the door they took off running for the trees. Neither of them ever wanted to go back and they didn't dare look back. If they had they would have seen Bellatrix gazing out the window, silent tears slipping down her face.

They continued on until they finally collapsed from exhaustion. They found themselves in a small clearing. The trees grew thickly around the area and a small stream ran through it. Ron removed the spells on them and lowered Snape to the ground. His first priority was to look over Hannah, who sat panting not far from him.

He knelt beside her, running his hand over the cut across her forehead. She gave him a weak smile and continued to try and control her breathing. He looked over the shallow cuts on her shoulders and legs. Seeing nothing life threatening he sat down beside her. They remained in silence for a while, neither of them knowing quite what to say to the other.

With a small sigh, Hannah's head dropped against Ron's shoulder. Smiling slightly he wrapped his arm around her waist, drawing her closer. They were both hungry, tired, and exhausted, yet they drew comfort from the other's presence.

"It's over," Ron mumbled quietly, not quite believing what he was saying.

"It's not over until Harry defeats Voldemort but for now, we are safe."

He kissed the top of her head, making her smile. "He'll pay, he'll pay for everything he's done and I'll be right there when it happens."

"Yes you will," she said quietly, not wanting to tell him that was an impossibility. They sat there together until they both dropped off into sleep. Hannah lying curled up against his side, her head on his chest. Ron lay with his arms holding Hannah close to him as if his life depended on it.

Neither of them saw Snape wake up or the tears that fell from his eyes as he remembered his beloved.

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A/N: Dun Dun Dun, the truth is revealed! My beta says my story is fun cuz of how many people who were bad that I made evil and all of that great things. Lol, but it's all done! THE WHOLE STORY! Ch. 22 has just been sent off to the betas! Can you believe it? Done, all of it. And you are all only on what chapter fifteen now. So you all have a long way to go. Now I can set my mind on my other fanfic then get to work on part 4 later! It will probably be a bit longer to start and all of that. I really want to get my other fanfic done cuz hp has taken up ALL my free time. But its done, so yea! Read and Review! I hope you all like what I did with the chapter.

Seritha