The sun was beginning o peek through the horizon. Ginny panicked.

"Hermione, can we live in the sunlight?" She asked Hermione trying out her new powers of telepathy. Hermione smiled in amusment.

"Of Course Gin, Would I have been able to attend classes at all this year?" Hermione supressed a giggle. Ginny let outan exasperated sigh and regretted it instantly. She would have to remind herself not to

do that in the future. Draco looked Curiously at the two but wisely chose not to comment.

They were coming upon a large dense forest, which by the looks of it looked completely impossible to cross through by land. The sun slowly slithered up the sky and still no end in sight for the forest.

Hermione looked out further with her mind and saw a large expanse of land that looked extremely well cared for. She opened her eys and could barely see the edge of it. She closed her eyes once more and looked

further towards the main house. Their on the iron front gates in bold old english letters read "Delande Estates". Hermione let out an audible gasp and ignored the burning that filled her chest.

"Gabrielle please take us down" Hermione instructed.

"But priestess, You don't know what creatures live in that forest, They could be extrememly dangerous." Gabriells protested. Hermione shook her head, she didn't care about wild animals, She didn't want to

go into the Delande etates just yet, something screamed for her to stay behind.

"Please gabrielle. You and the other can keep watch, and we will take turns of course to help you, we need to rest befoe we go charging into the middle of a fully competent Vampire tribe."Hermione

explained. Gabrielle Wanted to protest more, bt saw no reason in it. Hermione had a strong mind and once it was made up no one could sway her from her decision. She headed towards the ground the other threstals

following close behind. They hovered over the forest for a moment before finding a small place to enter the forest from the thick expanse of trees below. They had a rough landing but were in one piece none the less.

"Hermione? Why did we land?" Ron asked. "I want to get this over with and get revenge on those that took the lives of our family, and we can't do that stting here in this eerie forest."

"Because if you wish to get revenge than you must be at full power to do so. Even though we can't die from their hands they can do things to us to make us want to kill ourselves. They have power over minds

just like we do. That is why we haven't become extinct yet, We need to rest our minds and Be at our best for later on, when they are awake, they can't live in the light, but they are just as powerful now as they are

when they are asleep And beleive me they have guards. Especially if Voldemort is with them." Hermone said explaining. Ron just snorted and got off his threstal and streched. Everyone followed suit. They waked

around a bt while Hermione conjured up a tent for them to sleep in. Putting massive protection chars on it and the area around it to protect the threstals as well. They would need it for they didn't know anything about

this forest. The sun shown brightly overead but the light was barely visible through the trees. But that was fine, because they could see perfectly fine without the use of light.

Hermione was the first to watch over the others who were asleep. She sat against the nearest tree, thinking about everything that had happened in the last 24 hours. She thought about the weasleys and how

much they had done for her while she was at the burrow. She closed her eyes and slowly drifeted off.

'Hermione, wake up' Draco's voice came. Hermione slowly opened her eyes and realized she had fallen asleep while she was supposed to keep watch. She mentally slapped herself when draco's voice came

a second time.

"Hermione, Are you alright?" He asked. She looked up and saw his silver eyes right in front of her. They were so mesmerizing.

"Draco. I'm sorry, I must have been really tired. Is everyone alright?" She asked as Draco helped her up. Draco nodded. He looked deeply into er brilliant Lavender eyes, and found himself slowly going forward.

Hermione couldn't move. Her head descended towards his. Their lips brushed lightly against eachother. A spark emitted between the two and they were now fighting for dominance. Their first real kiss. Draco

deepened the kiss and Hermione melted into his arms. A surge of passion exploded in them and they pulled away. Hermione searched Draco's eyes for any sign of regeret, but only emense love filled hi ees.

Hermione sighed in relief, but once again the familiar pain fooded her chest. Draco smirked. He now knew how that felt. It was getting late now. From the little sun Hermione could see, it was turning dark. She would

need a little rest before The battle that surely lay ahead. She looked back at Draco who was already pulling her towards the tent.

"You need to sleep for a awhile. This battle will be the hardest on you. I'll take watch" Draco said opening the tent for her. Hermione smiled sofly and placed a gentle kiss on his lips before entering the tent.

She slid the zipper down and walked towards the empty place Draco had just occupied and instantly fell into a deep slumber. Half an hour later she suddenly awoke. Something was not right. She looked around and

saw the faces of her friends were still unchanged. She walked towards the entrance and just as she was about to slide open the tent door she came face to face with Draco. His eyes seemed worried.

"Hermione, the Threstals left, they said they couldn't stay any longer. We are on our own, and we still have no idea where the Castle is." Draco said before she had a chance to say anything. hermione looed

at him strangely.

"I know where it is. We have to leave now. Wake the others I need some time to think." Hermione said pushing him out of the way. Draco watched her leave the protected are and walk a little distance. He

sighed and grimaced at the pain, but decided to trust Hermione and began to wake the others.

"Malfoy, Where is Hermione?" Harry asked looking around worry evident on his usually placid features. Draco looked over at him and looked down.

"I don't know Potter. She left about 20 minutes ago, she said she needed time to think." He looked at Harry and shrugged. Just then a twig broke just behind them. They all turned around and hissed.

Realizing who it was they all calmed down. Hermione stood behind them her hands were up in shock.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you. I needed to see if it was almost dark, to see how much time we have. we are going to have to fly to get there in time, we are going to strike at their weakest moment."

Hermione said adressing them all trying to hide the urgency in her voice but failing miserably. they all nodded. Ron looked at her.

"Hermione..." He said.

"What Ron?" Hermione turned to face him listening intently.

"How do we fly?" He asked sheeplishly. Hermione rolled her eyes.The others looked at her once more.

"Well, You need to focus your energy beneath you and let it lift you up. Hermione said closing her eyes and showing them exactly. She hovered above the ground, leaves and dirt flew around her from all the

energy she was emitting. The others followed suit and after about five tries they all had. They all landed gracefully and looked at Hermione for more direction.

"Now, we need to leave, we only have about 30 more minutes until the sun completely sets and then they will have awoken by then." They all nodded and took off behind Hermione. They flew over the tops of

the trees and soon came to the large expanse of land that Hermione had seen earlier. They flew over it and noticed that their was a small grave yard next to it. one grave in peticular stuck out amongst the rest. A

large above gruond tomb was thier, a giant Angel in solid black Marble above looking down on it, small tears evident in her eyes. As they passed next to it, the Angel looked at them briefly startling them and then

looked back down at the grave. Hermione and the other flew passed it until they came to the large iron gate theat Hermione had also seen earlier. She landed next to it to study it further. The others joined her.

"Hermione.."Draco said in shock as he read the name.

"Yea, I know." Was all she said. They looked around until they spotted a small brick headstone next to the gate. Hermione moved forward to inspect it more.

"You may only pass these gates, if a True DeLande wishes it so" Hermione read out loud. Hermione looked at the others. Only her and Draco knew of her heritage. He looked at her. She knew what she had

to do. She only hoped that she was enough DeLande to enter them safely. she walked up to the gates and pushed them open with ease. The others looked at her as if they couldn't have been seeing things right.

"Hermione..."Harry began but was instantly shushed by Hermione. She listened intently. A small bell was ringing in the distance. A bell like that of a church. They knew they were here now. there was no

hiding it.

"So much for a secret entrance." Draco said sarcastically. Hermione glared at him and sighed, ignoring the familiar pain. She started to head up the hill on the little path that was sure to lead to the main

house. the others followed her silently. Hermione felt a cold hand grasp hers and looked up and saw Draco smiling reasuringly back at her. She smiled and continued up the path. She stopped suddenly at the top. A

small carriage pulled by a thresal was coming towards them. The others loked at Hermione a little skeptical.The carrige stopped in front and the driver got down and bowed deeply.

"Ms. DeLande. Please alow me to escort you and your friends to the castle. The Grande Dame is awaiting you." He said.

"Who is this Grande Dame?" Hermione questioned him. He looked at her for a moment, then deciding that she was not joking shighed deeply.

"Well, She is the most powerful influence on the Vampire race. She is their ruler. Surely you would have know that if you had done your homework." He said a little bit irritated. The others looked at Hermione

for any signs of what they should do. Hermione nodded to the driver, and got into the carriage that he now held open for them. They all climbed in after her, and the driver took off towards the castle. They pulled into a

small drive way and got off the carrigae. the lights were on all over the small castle and music emitted sofly from inside. Just then the Large french styled double doors flew open revealing a very beautiful and elegant

lady, who looked to be about 45 or 50 years old. She walked down to them gracefully and stood in front of them. the driver now spoke.

"Introducing The Grande Dame herself." He said and bowed deeply once more. She waved er hand and dismissed him. He obeyed and went to put the Threstal back into it's stable. Hermione eyed the lady in

front of her suspiciously.

"Hermioe, my dear. I have heard so much about you." She smiled sweetly."Don't get so defensive. i merely want to talk to you and your guests. Dumbledore is safe. He is inside waiting for you." They all

looked at her questioningly. Hermione looked closer at the woman and noticed a large green heritage ring on her ring finger of her right hand. It had the letter D encrusted in the middle. It was the DeLande Heirloom.

but The Grande Dame grew impatient. "Well, Are you going to just stand here? Or are you going to at least come inside?"

"Is Dumbledore alright?' Harry questioned her once more. The Grande Dame smiled.

"Why don't you come in and find out for yourself?" She said. They all looked at Hermione again.Hermione eyes her suspiciously but followed her up into the house.

They walked into the Entrance hall which was very beautiful. White marble floors, The ceiling was High sbove them and Enchanted like the the great hall in Hogwarts. The Entrance hall lead to a small sittng

room, which in all actuallity was not so small. They passed through this and were led to a giant dining room. A long table was set up and their were many people sitting at it. To the right was...

"Dumbledore!" Harry said Running towards him. Dumbledore laughed lightly.

"Harry, it is good to see you." Dumbledore said. Harry stopped in his tracks.

"Wait how do I know that you are the real Dumbledore? What if you are someone using the polyjuice potion?" Harry asked.

"Go ahead, Ask me anything you like. Just to confirm of course."Dumbledore said.

"Okay, what did I do to your office right after sirius died?" Harry asked.

"You almos destroyed it. Throwing things around. Breaking some very precious artifacts mind you." Dumbledore said withou taking his eyes off Harry. "So, When were you changed? I'm assuming Ms.

Sarvaunt did it?" He asked staring into Harry's soul.

"What? How did you know?" Harry asked. Dumbledore's eyes twinkled.

"Besides the obvious physical changes, you are emitting off a very peculiar energy." Dumbledore said in a serious tone."I'm assuming all of you have been changed?" Harry nodded looking down at the ground.

Well I wanted you to know something. The weasleys are alive." Harry looked at Dumbledore like he was crazy.

"They are!" Everyone was now listenin intently.

"Yes, and they are due to arrive here shortly. " Just as dumbledore spoke those words, the doors to he dining room flew open revealing a very dishevled looking mrs.Weasley, followed closly byFred, George,

Mr.weasley, Percy, and Charlie. Bill walked in slowly behind them covering his deep red blush that had formed at his mothers not so graceful entrance. Ginny Ron Harry, and Hermione rushed over to them and

embraced them all. Mrs. weasleys Crying could be heard by all the guests. Draco stayed behind talking to Dumbledore.

"How are they live, i thought they found their bodies?" Drac asked looking suspicous at the whole situation.

"A very good question, Mr. Malfoy. their 'bodies' were found. they were brought to the orders hide out for safety, and we staged thier death. they were being hunted by the Vampire's."

"I thought this was the Vampire hideout?" Draco whispered.

"No, you all were brought here by the threstals were you not?" Draco nodded." I told them to bring you here. Hermione needs to know certain details about her heritage, before she goes off and kills off a race.

That would have been very unwise. You see. She needs to know what she needs to be prepared for whatever consequenses that her actions may bring. I have been doing alot of research and have found out many

things. Though we will discuss them in private later." Dumbledore looked sternly at Draco. The Grande Dame was preoccupied with the disturbance the weasleys had made and was watching them intently.

"I thought hat old hag was the leader of the Vampires." Draco asked

"She is, but she wants to help Hermione, her granddaughter of course. We will discuss everything later." Draco nodded.

I'm back, i needed to get a computer before I could write, and now that I have one, I fully intend to finish all my stories. and maybe start a few new ones. I will update soon.

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