A/N: I could apologize for the wait for the ones who have followed, but things have been all over the place. So, here is the next chapter and I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think! ~DL14

*Draco POV*

The cell door opened with a bang and I felt myself be dragged out with Hermione yelling to leave me alone. I glance at her and all I can hope is that I am giving reassurance instead of the fear I felt that moment. I watched the path closely just in case they have changed anything, so when we eventually get out of here we can have a better idea on how to move around.

The path to the drawing room, I know that is where we were heading because it is Lucius's favorite room to 'question' people, seems longer and more dreaded when you are being dragged to it. I watched the halls I grew up in get darker and darker until it wasn't the place I grew up in anymore. I am now in some stranger's house, this isn't the once lively place we had. The place where, while I had to grow up the perfect Pure-blood, I was able to act like a child when it was just us three here. I was able to go up to Lucius sometimes when I had fallen, and he would comfort me in the way he knew how and that was okay because it was my father helping me. Then, time changed things. News of the Dark Lord's return was springing up and Lucius completely changed. He wasn't the father I once knew.

I was dropped onto the middle of the floor and I looked up into cold gray eyes.

"Well, filth, I have a way that you can prove that you aren't what we all know you to be. There is a raid planned for tomorrow night and we are allowing you the opportunity to join us. Know that if you mess it up or deny, it will just prove you are just Blood-traitor trash and no better than the Weasleys. We wouldn't want that would we?" Lucius said using his cane to keep me on the ground.

"I would rather be Blood-traitor trash as you put it than go on a raid and have to hurt people just for being who they are. So, if that means being like the Weasleys than so be it." I spat at him. I would never become like him.

I watched his eyes become storm clouds, then I felt the cane across my face. It didn't just stop at my face I felt multiple hits on my ribs, back, and even the back of my head. I could feel the dark spots trying to take over my vision, but I couldn't let that happen. I would admit that I was worried what he would do if I was unconscious. I couldn't risk the unknown at the moment.

"You watch your mouth filth!" He growled, and he threw a curse before I could really comprehend what he was going to do. I felt the cuts all over my body and knew what I had been hit with. I still have the scars on my body and the dreams that haunt that night. I felt the blood running from them and knew that if some kind of healing didn't take place soon that I wouldn't survive the blood loss. He threw another and just based on the color of the spell I knew that if I tensed up it would just make it worse. I gritted my teeth to not allow the screams that the Cruciatus curse was good at bringing about. After a couple minutes he let off the curse. I could feel my body panting for air and relief from his curses and more black spots had appeared.

"Get him out of my sight!" Lucius yelled, "Now!" when no one moved. I felt my body hit the ground and heard Hermione yell my name before I succumbed to the pain I was feeling.

*Hermione POV*

As soon as they dropped him I was beside him. I froze when I noticed all the blood pooling around him and I ran to where my wand was hidden. I didn't care if anyone walked in and saw me with it. All I thought about was I had to do something. I may not be able to do a lot, but at least I would be able to make sure he stayed alive.

"This may hurt a little bit." I warned before I started cleaning the wounds and healing them the best I could. I couldn't risk either one of us by doing too much while we still need each other somewhat able to help.

He didn't even flinch, and I was worried about that. How much pain has he felt just in the last days? Weeks? I can't even remember how long he has been down here. Tears welled up in my eyes and I couldn't stop them from falling. It was my fault, I shouldn't have gotten caught. It wasn't your fault. I heard a voice that sounded a lot like Draco whisper in my head. If I hadn't of gotten caught Draco wouldn't be in the condition he was in right now. You don't know that. For all you know I could have went against everything Lucius said, but you were the trigger that was needed to actually do it. Quit having this argument with yourself. This would have happened to anyone and you know it. I know you can't see it right now but know that no one blames you for anything. Everyone is worried about you. "Stop feeding me lies!" I muttered. I must be going crazy. I'm talking to a figment voice that sounds like Draco in my head.

My head snapped up as I heard a shuffling in the hallway. It was still too dark to see anything, and I was frozen. I knew that I needed to move, to hide my wand but I couldn't. I was physically and mentally frozen, exhausted. The person moved in front of the door and quickly threw something in before they disappeared. As soon as they left, it was like some spell had worn off and I was able to move again. I reached for the stuff and saw a piece of paper sticking out of it. I pulled it out and noticed it was a letter. I read the thing in its entirety and I felt a smile on my face for the first time in forever. Luckily, I didn't have to have this joy to myself much longer for Draco had woken up and he was now watching me. I thrust the paper in his hand gently and watched him as he read it. He looked up with a smile and I could see my hope in his eyes. For that was what he was now. For now, he was mine. My hope, my light, my friend, my confident, anything that I needed in here and we would finally, tomorrow, be getting out of here.

*Narcissa POV*

Finally, I could get them out, I just had to wait one more day and then I could free them. I could finally be able to protect them. I gathered clothes for the both and some food. I would have Tizzy pack more tomorrow once the raid members were gone. It would look too suspicious if I had it packed while they were here. I walked out of my rooms with everything bundled in my arms and stopped to make sure no one was around. Thankfully, the coast was clear, and I headed straight to the dungeon.

I made sure to be as quick as I could be, but I stayed around long enough to see the happiness on Hermione's face before I walked away.

~DH~

The next day seemed to drag to its start. As I waited for them to leave I wrote letters to give to Severus to hand out. I didn't know how this night was going to end, I just knew that no matter what Draco and Hermione were getting out of here. I made sure to write one to Draco, only to be given to him if something happens to me, but I had to be through. I had to let him know that no matter what happens it isn't his fault. I would never be able to move on if he blamed himself.

~DH~

The time came, and I watched as Lucius apparated out with the rest of the Death Eaters. I wanted a few minutes just to make sure they were all gone before I called Tizzy.

"What could Tizzy bes doing for Mistress?" He asked, and she smiled down at him.

"I need you to pack as much food as you can along with clothes and anything else two people would need to survive outside. Make sure there is a lot Tizzy. I don't have time to explain, but whatever you do, you cannot tell Lucius what you have done, that is an order. Is that understood Tizzy?" I had to make sure no word of this got to Lucius before they had made it out.

"Yes, Mistress. Tizzy be doing exactly as you say." He said and popped out. I made my way to the dungeon and saw Draco and Hermione both poised in the clothes I had given them last night.

"Come, I do not know how long we have. We must hurry." I said as I opened the door and watched as they slowly made it to the door as if it was a trick. Once they made it out they both seemed slightly more at ease. It hurt my heart that even though they knew they could trust me they were still hesitant. I didn't dwell about that though. I led them up the stairs and to the back doors. When I made my way to the kitchen after telling them to wait where they were I noticed they were holding each other up as if their lives depended on the other person.

I quickly gathered the basket of food and other essentials they would need and shrunk it, so they would be able to carry it better. Making my way back to them I helped them to the property line and I hugged my son tightly. I knew he was in pain, but I wasn't risking letting my son go and not being able to hold him one last time.

I pulled back and looked at them both. They both looked like hell and I could see the demons that were deeply forming in their eyes.

"Look after each other. Do not go straight to Hogwarts, it will not be safe. Wait a couple days before you do. Rely on each other. You will need it. Now go! Before Lucius and the others get back." I said as I nudged them back and handed Draco his wand.

I knew they were weak, I just hope they made it a safe distance before it was discovered.

~DH~

I stood there for a couple minutes with tears running down my face before I headed inside. I knew I had to get the letters delivered. I went to my sitting room and grabbed the small pile and called for Tizzy.

"Yes, Mistress?" Tizzy asked, and it was as if he knew something was wrong. He wasn't his normal little energetic self around me.

"I need you to take this to Severus, Tizzy. I release you from your servitude from the House of Malfoy and ask you to accept the offer of your services to the House of Black. If you accept please have Severus give the letter addressed to Mr. Harry Potter to you." I say to the little elf. I had to do this to protect him. I couldn't let Lucius hurt him for the things he has done.

"Yes, Mistress." He bows and leaves with a soft pop. I sat and looked out of the window when I hear the door open and I don't turn to face it.

"What have you done?" Lucius said coldly.