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"Alright, Miss Granger, this is what I'm going to do." Dumbledore said an hour later after hearing about Hermione's situation. "I'm going to call the minister to arrest Mr. Malfoy and begin investigating."
"No!" Hermione yelled. Please, Professor you can't do that!"
"Why not, Miss Granger?" Dumbledore asked calmly.
"Because, if Mr. Malfoy finds out I put his son in prison, he'll be after me." Hermione explained. "And an investigation would mean these four admitting that they know what Malfoy's been doing."
"And what's so wrong with that?" Ron asked. "You know we'd stand behind you in a heartbeat."
"Which is why it's so wrong." Hermione stated, "If you guys admit to knowing then the Malfoys will come after you too. I can't let that happen. I just can't."
James listened to what Hermione was saying trying to come up with a plan. He needed a safe way for Hermione to go back to Malfoy without getting her hurt then it hit him.
"Hermione, I have an idea that will save you and keep everyone else out of it." James stated.
"If it involves her going back to Malfoy the answer is no." Ron said.
"Ron, I know you have my best interest at heart but whether or not I go back to him should be up to me. And I think we should listen to his idea anyway." Hermione put in.
"I agree with 'Mione." Harry said while Ginny nodded.
"Fine." Ron said.
"I was thinking the next time he calls, go but tell him about Ginny." James stated.
"No way!" Harry protested, "Sure, it saves Hermione but what about Ginny?"
"Relax, dad!" James said, "It puts things in position to fix the future. By telling Malfoy about Ginny, it makes him thinks he's succeeded in turning Hermione away from you guys. And it puts his focus on another way to please Voldemort."
"I don't get it." Harry said.
"James, if anyone ever tells you, you're smart as your father, it isn't a compliment." Ginny said and everyone but Harry and Ron chuckled. "What he means is because he succeeded in one mission, he'll move on to the next. That one would be destroying you by hurting the baby."
"And that's where we want his focus to be." James said, "Once it's there, we can impliment the new plan."
"And that would be...?" Ron asked.
"To do everything the exact same way as last time." James answered. "With two differences."
"Let me guess, I won't be Secret-Keeper." Hermione stated.
"Right. Now, he'll probably come after you still." James said.
"I know." she replied. "Because I'm the obvious choice. He knows you guys trust me with your lives. Plus, he thinks that I'll be like putty in his hands."
"Right but I will be the one who has what he wants." Said James.
"No, I won't let you." Ginny said, "We can find someone else."
Mom, you and I both know the only people other than myself or Hermione that can be trusted, will be with you." James said.
"But..." she began near tears.
"Look, I know it's dangerous for me but I die a million times over before I went back to that world. The world without Dad or my family. The world where my friends are losing people they love every second. Besides, as long as fetus me is safe, everything will be alright." James explained.
He hated to see the fear in her eyes and wanted nothing more than to tell her he wouldn't do it. He knew that not doing it would be utterly impossible though.
"Okay, and what's the other difference?" Ginny asked.
"Your hiding spot." James said. "I know the perfect place. Voldemort nor Malfoy would ever guess."
"Are you going to tell us?" Harry asked.
"Not in front of Hermione. I want her to be able to answer honestly if Malfoy asks her." James replied.
"What happens if he tries to hurt her for not knowing?" Ron asked.
"I'll be there to intervene if he gets rough." James responded, "Then, I'll send her to you guys."
"How?" Ginny questioned.
"I have my ways." James said.
"Okay, do it." Dumbledore said. "But Miss Granger, MIss Weasley, I want you to take these first."
He pulled out two vials of an aqua liquid and handed them to the girls.
"What is it?" Hermione asked.
"It's a special potion that was created by Remus Lupin and Lily Potter. During the first war, mothers were losing their unborn children because Voldemort sent his men to kill the babies. Well, Remus and Lily got sick of hearing these stories and made a potion to protect the unborn child. After you take this, the only way your child will be killed is if you are killed." Dumbledore explained.
"My mom did something like that." Harry asked amazed by the news.
"Yes, now drink it girls." Dumbledore pressed.
Ginny and Hermione drank and the five exited the office.
It wasn't until two hours later, in the common room, that Draco called for Hermione. She got up off the couch but Ron pulled her back down.
"Ron, I have to go." she said.
"I know but I just want to tell you that you are brave and strong. And I love you so much." he said and kissed her passionately.
"I love you too." she told him when they broke apart.
She got up off the couch and exited through the portrait hole. The attention was then turned to James. James stared back at the three of them.
"Okay, I'll go keep an eye on her." he said after a minute or two of staring.
He pulled on his cloak and exited. Once again, Hermione made it down the stairs of the dungeons and Crabbe and Goyle grabbed her. James squeezed in the door before it closed.
"What," Malfoy asked. "No tears. No begging. Are you sick?"
"No but I know something that would be of interest to you." she said.
"And what might that be?" Malfoy asked.
"Now, being in the position I'm in why would I tell you?" Hermione asked.
Draco backhanded her and she let out a smal whimper of pain.
"Because if you don't I'll just beat it out of you." he said.
"Then you'll just have to beat me to death." she replied. "Because I won't say I word if you try to force me. And I doubt your Lord would be happy about the death of the one person who knows Harry's greatest weakness right now."
Malfoy stayed silent for a moment, staring her up and down, as if measuring her up.
"And what do you want for the information?" he finally asked.
"I want to be free of you." she said.
"And how do I know this isn't just some trick to save yourself?" Malfoy asked.
"I'll tell you what." Hermione said. "If you let me go now, based on what I told you and it turns out to be a lie, I'll sign a magical contract to become completely yours. Mind, body, and soul. It's a win, win for you"
"You've got a deal." he said. "Release her!"
Crabbe and goyle did as they were told. Hermione stepped toward Malfoy and whispered something.
"Are you sure?" he asked.
"She is." Hermione responded. "Told us just this morning."
"It's been nice doing business with you mudblood." he said and kissed her neck. "By the way, whether or not you're lying, you will be mine."
With that he left followed by Crabbe and Goyle.
"In your dreams." she whispered.
When James heard the footsteps die, Hermione spoke again.
Okay James, you can come out, now."
James pulled off the cloak.
"How did you know I was here?" he asked very confused.
"I know my friends well enough to know that they would never let me come down here by myself." she said. "At least, knowing that I was gonna be alone with Malfoy."
"You can't blame them for being worried." James said.
"I don't." she asnwered. "I'm actually glad they sent you. I was worried, Malfoy was gonna try to beat it out of me."
"He's too much of a coward for that. He knew he would've had to kill you if he forced it out of you."
"Come on." Hermione said, "We've got much more to do."
Right." James responded and the walked out of the dungeon classroom.
A/N: I'm sorry I know this one is tanking fast. I was so excited when I got the idea but know I can't come up with anything good for it. I think I'm just gonna work on ending it. If you have any ideas review and let me know.
