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AND FOR EVERY ONE OF YOU. Don't worry you all think I don't know what I'm doing but I promise you it will all work out. I'm sure I know my own story guys :looks around nervously: sorry if I missed anyone out but my computer isn't the best and some of the reviews I couldn't see for some silly reason. Well here you go.

Chapter 43

"Hello…"

Drip… drip… drip… drip… drip… drip…

"Hello is anyone out there?"

Drip… drip… drip… drip… drip… drip…

Hermione had gained consciousness after being hit on the head.

She felt her forehead and sure enough there was fresh blood dripping from her hand.

She tried to remember everything that had happened.

I went looking for Draco and instead I found Josh… who gave me a ring… WHICH WAS ACTUALLY A PORTKEY!

Hermione suddenly became more aware of her surroundings.

"Josh you jerk this isn't funny."

Please don't say he's brought me to…

"Miss Granger."

The hair on the back of Hermione's neck stood on end at the sound of her name. The voice was so croaky, snake-like even.

She slowly turned around to come face to face with evil itself, making sure not to show her fear of course.

"We finally meet… Lord Voldemort."

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"Hurry up you old fool we have no time to muck about, I know he's taken her to the Dark Lord."

Draco was impatiently grabbing at Professor Dumbledore's robes like a child begging for a toy.

Dumbledore simply looked down on him over his half moon spectacle giving him a look that halted Draco's previous actions.

"Mr Malfoy in order for me to assist you in this little crusade I must get some back up to aid us. You do not expect us alone to defeat Lord Voldemort and his deatheaters?"

Draco scowled at the fact that he was right.

"Albus, what are we to do?" Professor McGonagall was now past fear and was more angry, now that one of her most treasured students was under a great threat.

Professor Dumbledore turned to face all those present from the Order of the Phoenix.

"We must finish what we came here to do. And then we shall retrieve Miss Granger."

"WHAT!" Harry, Ron and Draco all said in unison.

They looked at eachother nervously but Draco just pushed it aside.

"What do you mean finish off what you came here to- aaargh" Draco grabbed at his left arm and felt that familiar burn. The Deatheaters mark.

Professor Snape stood up from his seat clutching his left arm also.

"Come Mr Malfoy we must leave immediately. You understand Professor Dumbledore?"

"Very well Professor Snape, but if trouble befalls either of you we shall be there."

Snape bowed and then grabbed Draco by the arm dragging him to the fire place.

They both then grabbed a handful of floo powder and yelled out in unanimity, "The Dungeons."

And with a roar of green flames, they disappeared.

Harry looked towards Professor Dumbledore. "But sir, Hermione has the prophecy how are supposed to know what to do next?"

Dumbledore stood for a few seconds pondering what Harry had just told him.

He once again turned towards all those present to address everyone. "Do not worry we have almost accomplished our goal we just need the finishing touches, the only ingredient we are missing is the Slytherin's blood which we will retrieve from Professor Snape once we see him. Now let's commence the meeting."

And sure enough everyone leapt from their seats like they were on fire and continued their mission.

Ron grabbed Harry by his cloak before they both joined the rowdy crowd. "Harry, we can't mess up this time, they have Mione."

Harry nodded and grabbed his had for reassurance. "Don't worry mate, we'll do it for her. Let's do it for Hermione."

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"Hurry Mr Malfoy, we are late enough as it is." Draco was trailing behind Snape stomping the whole way.

They were just about to turn around the last corner before Snape swiftly twirled around and grabbed hold of Draco's shoulders.

"Now Mr Malfoy, it is critical that you do not let up our knowledge of Miss Granger, understood?" Draco looked down angrily but nodded in response.

They then continued and entered the room where a group of hooded figures were gathered.

Draco lifted his hood and joined Blaise whom he always recognised even with the hood on.

"Hey mate, do you have any idea what's going on?" Blaise asked confused.

"You don't think anything has gone wrong do you?

However before Draco could reply there was silence.

Their attention turned to a platform descending from the ceiling.

When it finally had landed on the ground, Draco saw Lord Voldemort, Josh and what looked like a big cage covered with a dark silk material.

Draco was ready to lunge, but even he knew better than to attack him in front of every single death eater and The Dark Lord.

Everyone, including Draco, bowed down to him and then rose again before taking off their hoods.

"WELCOME ALL. I am sure you are all wondering why I have gathered you all so suddenly."

He then went and stood next to Josh. "Today, thanks to our fellow death eater here, I have the answer to all our problems right under this here silk cloak."

Draco's fists were now clenched.

"If you would remove it please Josh."

Josh removed the material and their in all her naked glory was Hermione with only a blindfold, a gag in her mouth and her hands were tied behind her back. She was lying on the ground covered in dirt, unconscious.

Blaise grabbed Draco knowing already he was going to attack.

"Don't do it mate. Not yet." Draco had to look down. He couldn't take in the sight of the one he loved so helpless, and he couldn't do a thing.

"As a reward you Josh, can do with her what you like before anyone else gets their hands on her."

Josh gave him a devious smile and then went towards the cage. But before he did he suddenly stopped and turned back towards everyone present.

"Actually, none of this would have been possible without… Draco Malfoy. For his help I think he deserves to torture her first."

Everyone turned to the back of the room where Draco stood totally shocked.

He slowly made his way up to the front, walking with his staunch stature as to not show his fear. As he got closer Hermione came more and more into view. She had cuts all over her beautiful body, probably from Lord Voldemort.

"Ah yes, you're very humble Josh, Draco you can do with her what you like and in front of us all also to show us your dedication."

Draco smirked to his father, who couldn't be prouder at the moment.

Oh God what do I do?

A/N: I know that's kind of crappy but I'm having a writers block at the moment sorry. Thanks once again for all the reviews. PREACH. :Hands out caramel slices: