Sorry for the LOONG wait! I had alot of work to do!
Disclaimer: I'm not J K Rowling (although i would love to be), I do not own Harry Potter or Any of the characters or plot.
Warning: i can't promise frequent updates
They had many plans but there was no certain one. The most simplest and most likely to be succeed was just rush in take the bodies and then apparate out. Severus and Selena would blast their way out of there. Hermione and Draco would get the bodies out.
"Seems simple," Draco commented sarcastically. As they got ready to apparate, Hermione, Severus and Draco took polyjuice potion. Hermione now looked like a young girl of seven with yellow blond hair. Severus got the look of a twenty year old man with long blond hair. Draco unhappily became a girl of possibly ten or eleven with black hair. Selena however morphed into a twenty old with straight black hair to match Draco's new one.
"It is," selena replied playing with Draco's new hair.
"Stop it!" Draco growled brushing away Selena's hands from her hair. "Can we go?" he hissed ready to apparate. Severus nodded and the team of four apparated to a spot right outside the phone booth entrance to the Ministry of Magic. All four crammed in and headed for the atrium.
"So where are we going?" Selena whispered to Severus who discretely alerted them to the two bodies chained to the stature in the middle. Hermione stared horrified at the statures while her 'sister' consoled her. "Right here?"
"Right here!" he replied with a scowl. Selena shot him an amused look as she slipped her wand out of her sleeve. "Show or battle?" he asked with a wicked smirk. Selena felt a small shiver but brushed it off.
"Show," she replied pulling a quill out of her pocket. Severus pulled a piece of parchment out of his and together they charmed their objects to chase each other around disrupting everyone passing back. When everyone started to get angry, they then started a mock battle.
"Hey, what do you two think you doing?" An angry voice asked. Out of the corner of the actors' eyes, two known death eaters appeared. Crabbe and Goyle, to be exact, were standing in front a morphed Selena and a polyjuice-d Severus trying to look threatening. Selena smile evilly at them as she paused her battling to face them. Severus and Selena had the same thought as each other. Simultaneously they attacked the witless duo of Crabbe and Goyle.
"Stupefy!" they whispered simultaneously both aiming slightly off just so they would dodge. Predictably they did dodge by jumping out of the way.
"You dare attack us?" Crabbe yelled angry as he struggled back onto his feet. Crabbe and Goyle senior was built similarly to their sons and seemed to have the same temperament. They both engaged Severus and Selena in battle. It was almost scary how concise Severus and Selena moved without seriously hurting their opponents. "Avada Kedava!" Crabbe and Goyle yelled continuously. The battle waged for fifteen minutes and drew the battle away from the stature.
Hermione and Draco had climbed up the stature and successfully shrunk both the bodies. Being friends and allies with a potions master has its benefits as they had used a shrinking potion. Draco pocketed the body of Albus Dumbledore while Hermione took her dear friend. Silently the duo crept out of the ministry of magic without the ministry being any wiser.
As agreed, Draco lit a firecracker and headed out. "They're out," Severus stated in a low monotone.
"Death is upon you," Selena paraphrased as she launched in a serious battle of lives. Severus Snape was amazed at the sudden change in the young girl. "Mille ensium" Selena hissed. A thousand small gashes appeared on both Crabbe and Goyle's bodies. Selena retreated into Severus who yanked her into a fireplace and floo-ed out of the atrium of the Ministry of Magic.
Hermione was clutching at Draco who was halfway between a boy and girl. "He's my best friend." Hermione sobbed. Silently Draco steered them into the tent but then proceeded to wrap her in his embrace.
"Then you will have to avenge him," Draco replied inhaling Hermione's sweet scent.
"Can I really?" She asked blinking away her tears. Draco frowned as he pulled away from her and held her and arm's length away. However his protests were cut short by one single thought that evaded his mind.
'Circe, She's adorable!' he remarked mentally, momentarily losing his tongue. Draco sat there drinking in her features. "I'll protect you Hermione." He stated sincerely "I'll protect you forever." Gently he wiped away her tears and proceeded to kiss her on his forehead.
Hermione was astounded by his actions and words but didn't question it. Instead she proceeded to wrap him in her embrace. Draco wanted to whisper or cooed his feelings to her but was unsure. Here she was carrying her best friend's dead body in the pocket of her jacket cradling in his, Draco's arms as she cried for her dead friend. Not exactly love confession worthy, was it? Draco finally shifted back to his normal body. Hermione wiped away the last of her tears and Draco felt his heart fall the remaining depth of love.
Hermione appreciated Draco's sentiments but felt something more. Silently she surveyed Draco's eyes but they didn't give her the information that she wanted. "Thank you, Draco," Hermione responded as she returned the kiss. Silently they stared at each other but Hermione pulled away to retrieve the enlarging potion. Draco allowed a soft sigh to escape as the heat slipped away from him.
Hermione slowly walked back to him and held out her hand. Taking his time, Draco pulled out Albus's body and laid the doll like figure on the floor. It didn't take to pour the right amount of enlarging potion on the former headmaster's body and return it to the right size. Draco nodded mutely as he crept forward and gently but thoroughly went through the pockets. Meanwhile Hermione was pouring the same potion on Harry's lifeless body. Draco came over to her side to help her. Gently he pushed her off, "Allow me," he whispered as he searched the boy's pockets. Using the same care he had when he searched Albus, Draco extracted everything from Harry's pockets. He never thought that he would treat Potter with this much respect.
"Draco, what's that?" Hermione asked pointing to a golden locket. Draco gave a shrug as he handed it to her. Hermione eased it open and within she found a note. "There's a note."
"What does it say?" Draco asked as his curiosity spiked.
"To the Dark lord,
I know I will be dead long before you read this but I want you to know that it was I who discovered your secret. I have stolen the real horcrux and intend to destroy it as soon as I can. I face death in the hope that one day you meet your match you'll be mortal once more.
R.A.B" Hermione read. "Who is R.A.B?" but neither of them had an answer for that.
Draco and Hermione took their time examining the objects in both Albus and Harry's pockets since neither owner mind.
Night slowly crept up on the couple when Hermione began to worry about their fellow friends.
"Where do you think Selena and Professor went?" Hermione asked in a soft voice.
"Don't worry, Uncle Sev is very powerful. He'll protect them both." Draco's reassurance put her worry to an ease but not completely. "Hermione?" Draco asked carefully after a few minutes.
"Yes?"
"After this war, do you think...?"
"That we could be friends?" Hermione guessed. Draco nodded slightly flushed. "Oh, silly we already are!"
It was late in the night and almost morning before Draco and Hermione admitted that Severus and Selena were late. Hermione refused to allow Draco to keep watch while she slept so the two sat in front the tent bundled in Draco's sweater while sipping on cups of hot chocolate.
"Why did you decide to join us?" Hermione asked as snow started to fall.
"To save my family," Draco replied, "why are you here?"
"For many reasons," Hermione answered. "To avenge Harry and all those who died, to protect my family…"
"It's okay," Draco consoled her as he wrapped his arms around her once more. "We will succeed and we will defeat the Dark Lord." Hermione smiled in appreciation to the confidence he showed.
"Thank you," Hermione replied as she returned his hug. Together, they sat by the door and watched the sunrise happy with the warmth that the other provided.
Selena and Severus appeared inside an old shack. Instantly Severus guided her out of the fireplace and out onto a rug. The shack was dusty and the there were cobwebs at every corner. The walls however were bookshelves and covered in books.
"Welcome to the house of my parents," Severus stated with a dry laugh. Selena coughed and dusted herself off. Severus and Selena gently dusted each other off until they found themselves wrapped up into each others' embrace. "Selena," Severus whispered hesitantly but Selena silenced him as her lips crashed onto his. Severus gasped and Selena found her chance. Eagerly, her tongue slipped into his mouth. Her hand found themselves creeping upwards to wrap itself in his hair. Selena's surprised gasp was taken advantage of by Severus who took control over the kiss. Selena was surprised because instead of being the greasy as it looked it was soft but shiny.
Gently Severus led kiss further as his arms slipped down her body to caress her back. Selena moaned into Severus's mouth. Smoothly Selena pulled away with glazed eyes. Without missing a beat, Selena trailed small fluttering kisses down his neck. Severus lightly laid Selena onto the dust covered floor smothering her with his lips. "Severus," Selena moaned as Severus hands reached to caress her front. His lust filled eyes surveyed her. Selena's face became red but her senses returned to her. "Severus," Selena whispered pulling away.
"Selena, you…" Severus asked showing slight confusion.
"Severus, I love you," Selena whispered as she pulled out of his embrace totally only to press her back to the wall. "But, I can't allow you to take me like this," She replied. Severus nodded in understanding. She was right, they couldn't build this relationship on a hot and frenzy kiss. "I'm sorry," she whispered hoping she didn't offend him.
"You shouldn't feel the need to be sorry. Instead, I should be the one to apologize." Severus admitted a bit down casted. "I am sorry Selena." the way in which he said it almost broke her heart.
Selena abandoned her reservations and ran into Severus. Immediately Selena wrapped her arms around it in a comforting way. "It's okay, Severus. It's okay." Severus reluctantly returned her hug. "Severus, please don't feel bad," Selena said trying to comfort him. Severus this time pulled away from her and guided her to her feet.
"Come, I have something to show you," Severus whispered. Together they left the shack and walked out into the cool night.
Draco woke to find himself wrapped around the beautiful bushy haired Gryffindor princess and also covered in a slight blanket of snow. "Good morning, Draco," she whispered as she stared into his eyes.
"Good morning," he murmured "did I wake you?" he asked as he untangled himself from her. It didn't take long before the two stood shivering in the snow.
"Professor Snape and Selena should have returned by now," Hermione whispered as she entered the tent followed closely by Draco. Albus and Harry's bodies were still on the floor and still under the protection of the Statius charm. As on cue, Severus and Selena walked in. "Professor, Selena," Hermione gasped. They were both bright eyed and slightly red but seemed normal enough. "Are you okay?" she asked looking decidedly uncomfortable.
"We are unhurt," Selena replied with a small smile as she moved to the kitchen. "Did you get the Horcrux?" Selena asked as she prepared two plates of food. Severus stooped to examine the bodies lying on the floor.
"No, they didn't have the horcrux but they did have this," Draco replied showing the locket along with the RAB note. "Do you know who RAB is?" Severus glanced at him sharply but Draco instantly took a step back.
"Let me see that note," Severus commanded. Draco complied immediately and handed over the note. Severus read it quickly "RAB is Regulus Atticus Black, he was a death eater. One day he disappeared." Severus stared at the locket in Draco's hand. "That's the Black family locket so it is safe to assume that the horcrux in question is the Slytherin locket," Severus replied.
"We still have to destroy Hufflepuff cup," Hermione pointed out.
"Severus, couldn't we use fiendfire to destroy the horcruxes?" Selena asked handing over the bacon sandwich. "Powerful dark magic would destroy the horcrux."
"True but have you ever used fiendfire?" Severus asked with a slight smirk that caused Selena to shiver.
Selena smile back unabashed, "yes, I have." Selena replied "it uses its wielders emotion to fuel it so it is difficult to control." Selena stated in answer to Severus's unasked question.
Severus gave a small smile. "yes, it could be used." Severus replied. "And it is very difficult and even when using it for potions it is very difficult."
"Then could we destroy all the horcruxes together with it?" Selena asked. Hermione stared at the duo with comprehension and a bit of annoyance.
"Why didn't I think of that?" Hermione asked herself as she propped herself up to reread Hogwarts, A History. "So when we get the locket of Slytherin then we will destroy the cup?" she asked out loud.
Severus chuckled but then recalled that they had a certain lead. Immediately, he rushed to the pile of newspapers and extracted a particular one. "I believe we know where our next target is." Severus announced holding up the newspapers for everyone to see. There in front was a picture of a pink toad wearing an impressive silver locket with an 'S' on the center.
Selena stared at the paper with a wicked little smile on her face. Severus had a good idea where her mind was but Draco's face reflected unease.
Hermione had picked up on it and could easily figure out the source. "Don't tell me you feel bad for the toad?" Hermione screeched. Draco was in her special squad after all. "She used illegal magic against us!" she yelled.
"Hermione, quiet!" selena hissed clamping a hand over her mouth. "Draco, she is an evil ugly and demented toad! She doesn't deserve your sympathy!"
"If that smile you have is any clue then she does!" Draco's confessed uneasily. Severus agreed with Draco. Selena's initial smile was slightly creepy and he was somewhat glad it wasn't directed at him. What could this lady have done so much so that Selena would smile like that?
Selena's idea was vile and possibly evil but no one dared to tell that to the girl. Partly out of fear but mostly Hermione and Severus wanted to see Umbridge suffer. Mainly the idea involved kidnapping the horrid pink toad and then scaring her in the most horrid way possible.
Yeah Chapter ten down! Probably two or three more chapters.