A/N: Recently some stole this story and tried to pass it off as thier own. I work very hard at my writing, whether it fan fiction or my original work. I am very honored that some one loved my work enough to that, but there is only one of me, and only my brain knows what is going to happen in this story. Heck I don't even know yet! I was truly upset at this, and I wanted to take my story off this site, and put it some where safer, but I would not do that to all my loyal readers. I will however I will not hesitate to take it down if it happens again. If you all would be so kind as to keep an eye out for something like this again, I would be very grateful. I really appreciate every one of you for taking the time to read my story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, on Anything you recognize, I do own this plot and the Mens Mentis Curo

Chapter 23 Into the Light

Hermione's eyes shot open, "Draco, when you overheard your father talking about the curse what room was he in?" she asked.

The Library," He answered simply before his eyes grew big with realization.

"Hermione you don't…" She held up her hand motioning for him to stop.

She had to think, back to the night she lost her virginity. Draco took her on a tour of his Manor, they stopped in the Library, she remembered an open book on a desk, Lucius desk, and it was blood red, that's what stood out about it. Only the corner was visible. There was parchment strewn out all over it. She can see the parchment clearly in her mind. Curo the parchment said Curo. It was a long shot but it just might be it!

"Draco you have to owl your mother right away!" Hermione raced.

"Angel are you sure?" He asked skeptically.

"Have I ever been wrong about research?" She asked with a Draco quality smirk.

"Yes Dear," He said with a sly smile and the rose and left to the Owlery.

Draco sent the note to his mum and they returned to the common room, only after sending an owl to Harry and Ginny asking them to meet them in their common room.

Once they were inside Ginny pulled Hermione aside "This better be good Hermione, we were um... busy." Ginny said as she turned true Weasley red.

"Ginerva Margaret Weasley, I didn't know you and Harry were um, that close?" Hermione asked.

"Well not yet, but lets say things would have been a lot different if we hadn't got your owl when we did." Ginny said.

"Oh Gin, I'm sorry, I guess I ruined it for you huh?" Hermione asked a little embarrassed.

"No, actually I am relieved, it was a spur of the moment, I want my first time to be special." She said.

"It will be now come on, Draco and I have something to tell you." She said as she dragged Ginny to where the boys were sitting.

"Okay, sorry to interrupt you evening, but I think I have found something." Hermione said excitedly.

"Well don't keep us waiting any longer tell us!" Harry exclaimed.

"I think I might be able to find the reversal spell for the Mens Mentis Curo."

"We can save Ron?" Ginny asked meekly with tears in her eyes.

"I think so, we owled Draco's mother so she could send me the book, I just hope we are in time." She said quietly.

"Don't worry, we will be" Harry said confidently.

Just then there was a pecking at the window, it was Draco's mothers Owl, Fifi.

Hermione jumped up and ran to the window and took the letter from the bird.

Dear Draco and Hermione,

I was surprised by your letter, I would not put it past the Dark Lord to do something like this. I found the book, but I can not send it via owl post, even though your father has passed the Ministry is still suspicious of our name. Meet me in 2 hours in Hogsmeade, in the Three Broomsticks.

Love Mum (Narcissa)

"We're going with you!" Ginny said.

Hermione hadn't even realized she had read the letter aloud. "Fine, but you have to hide under the invisibility cloak, I could lose my position as Head Girl." He said stubbornly

"Fine, Gin and I will go get the cloak meet us at the Gryffindor common room in an hour." Harry said as him and Ginny left.

"Oh no, your mother can't be traveling in her condition!" Hermione yelled out of no where.

"What are you talking about, her condition?" Draco asked with a look of sheer confusion on his face.

"The letter you received last week in Arimathancy, it said your mother was sick! I am horrible I completely forgot we must owl her and tell her not to come she is in no condition to be traveling, I can't believe I was so incon..." Hermione rambled.

"Mum is not sick." Draco said.

"She must think... What?" Hermione was with a puzzled expression.

"She isn't sick, that letter wasn't from her." He said a little embarrassed.

"Then who was it from, and why would you lie to Professor Vector!" Hermione yelled.

"Well, you see it was from Potter, he had to owl me and tell me that he knew it was Ron and Pansy set us up, when I got caught reading it I had to make an excuse, I am sorry love for making you worry." He said as he hugged her.

"Ugh Draco, don't ever do that again! It is just plain wrong to lie about your mothers health!" She said

I know, I am sorry, please forgive me love," He said as he kissed her softly.

"You know I can't resist you when you do that." She said as she playfully slapped his arm.

Before they knew it the hour was up and they made the long trek to the Gryffindor tower. When they walked in, thy found Harry and Ginny snogging on the couch.

"AHEM!" Hermione cleared her throat.

They jumped apart. "Oh Hi guys, I um... Lost something and.. uh... Gin here was helping me find it." He stammered.

"Oh did that thing you lost just happen to be shoved down your throat?" Draco playfully asked.

"Shove off Malfoy," Harry said with a grin plastered to his face.

"Oh we haven't grabbed the cloak yet, I will run up and get it," Gin announced.

"I have to use the john I will be right back." Draco said as he left the room.

Hermione sighed it was now or never.

"Harry can I talk to you," Hermione said softly.

The grin was instantly wiped from his face, he knew something must be up. "Sure Hermione," he said as she ushered them to the couch.

"Well it is about Gin," She said.

"What about Gin?" He asked.

"She told me what you guys would have done if not for the owl I sent." He said a little embarrassed.

"Oh she told you that huh?" Harry said turning maroon.

"Well not the details, but I got the gist of it, Look the reason I said anything is because well, you have to make it special for her, not just some quick shag in the heat of the moment." She said

"You really think so?" he asked a little dumbfounded.

"Yes, it will mean the world to her." Hermione answered honestly.

"Thanks Hermione, I will do it!" He said as he hugged her.

Just then Ginny and Malfoy got back.

"Oy Potter get your grubby hands off my girl," Draco said with laughter in his voice.

"HmM How about no?" Harry said as the four of them laughed.

"Well I hate to break up the fun, but we have my brother to save!" Ginny announced and the quartet left.

Twenty minutes later the four friends were at the Three Broomsticks. That got a warm welcome from Madam Rosmerta, and ordered 5 butterbeers, she gave them a quizzical look but went out to fetch the drinks. Draco and Hermione choose a booth in an unsuspecting corner of the room. Ginny and Harry under the invisibility cloak choose the other side of the table.

About 5 minutes after the butterbeer arrived and very nervous looking Narcissa sauntered into the pub.

"Hello Mother," Draco said as he stood to hug is mother.

"Hello Dear," Narcissa said as she sat next to Draco.

"Hello Narcissa," Hermione said shyly.

"Oh Hermione! I didn't see you there, I missed you sweet heart." She said in a motherly tone.

"I missed you too, it is good to see you even in circumstances such as these," Hermione said in a sad tone. "Not to alarm you but we aren't the only ones at the table. Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley are here, too under Harry's Invisibility cloak."

"Thanks for that warning, now I think I've found what you had requested. She pulled out that book and handed it to Draco.

Hermione's eyes widened in anticipation. That was the book she remembered.

"I must go, please come visit again soon, I miss you. And you are welcome to bring your friends here." Narcissa said as she stood and draped the cloak over her face.

"Goodbye Narcissa, we will visit soon." Hermione reassured her and the woman left hurriedly.

"This is this book; I think we need to get back to the school, before we are seen. Let's go." Hermione said as the four left to the school.