AN: Yet again…nothing except for the Dragomirs, everything relating to the Dragomirs except Hermione, are mine. Poison and I own the convos.

Here's a link to my new Dracula video: youtube dot com/watch?v-b9FWClbUuk

Here's Poison's continuation from Chapter 14's convo:

Dracula- Ladies, may I have you for dinner.

slyffindor girl- depends, Who are you eating?

Poison- I think he's actually talking about watching US eat something.

Slyffindor- Oh, well, that will be fine. Just...you touch either of us

And I'll kick your butt form here to...there! -Points to the other end of room-

Drac- Understandable

Poison- Damn right it is! -Hisses like a vampire-

Drac- (raises eyebrow) you sound like a vampire when you do that.

Poison- 'mazing, isn't it? We had a vampire movie marathon! Slyffindor

Helped me perfect it -grins and starts dancing around Drac and

Slyffindor-

Slyffindor- He's got that look in his eye, poison, you may want to back

off.

Drac- What look?

Poison- OH! The look mum gives me when I don't clean my room. –Grins-

Slyffindor- I mean it, look out, he's gonna explode.

Slyffindor & Poison- No! -slow motion running to the sofa, jump over the back of sofa and duck in slow motion way- Tom cruise couldn't compete with it

Drac- I am not about to explode.

-BOOM!-

And here is her continuation of Chapter 15's convo:

Poison-You don't think I have an evil laugh?

-Everyone stares-

Poison- I can mimic many people, my dear. -Mimics Dracula-

Verona- That could be called insolence

Slyffindor- yes...and you never know who's listening

Hermione- I'm sorry, I didn't hear that, I zoned out.

Poison- -walks into shadows- I am severely disappointed in you,

Hermione, I thought we could be good friends, you and I, but now, I'm afraid, I will have to...

Hermione- -Cowers-

Slyffindor- -giggles- That's so evil...Poison! Stop.

Poison- -still mimicking- You don't order ME, Slyffindor, Do you know

Who I am? I'm the Hoff! -Bursts into laughter-

-Brides, Hermione and Slyffindor girl look at floor fearfully-

Poison- No! I've got one...I feel nothing, no fear, no joy, no

Sorrow...I am...HOLLOW...and I will live for ever...Why are you all so scared, I'm not that good… anyone would think...he's standing right behind me, isn't he?

-Nod-

Drac- good evening, ladies...and, Poison, even though you have such a

Morbid name...it seems you find yourself quite a jester, hmm?

Poison- Well...I try...Please don't kill me! -Throws self to his feet and begs.-

Slyffindor- My god! Have some pride woman! -Throws shoe at Poison-

-OW!-

Chapter 16: Close Calls

Hermione heard a strike of lightning. Verona could tell that something was bothering the human.

"Is everything alright?" she asked.

Hermione nodded. "It's nothing. Really."

They continued their conversation, which got to the topic of Hermione's life beforehand. Hermione recalled how Harry and Ron saved her from a gigantic mountain troll. She would have gone on, but they were interrupted by a high pitch giggle that sounded through the room.

"Aleera..." Verona gritted through her gracious vampire teeth. She landed from the ceiling.

"What are you doing?!? Associating with HER? Of All people?!?! She is just a meal waiting to have her blood taken from her."

Aleera approached nearer and was right in front of Hermione.

"I'm not intimidated by you..." the witch glared at the violet eyed Bride. "I know more about you than you think..."

"Neither am I, mortal. Consider yourself lucky that the master desires you..."

Hermione knew that Aleera could get easily jealous of almost anyone.

So, she took a deep breath before saying this to the redhead.

"Are you really that jealous of me that you'd want to kill me quicker?

Why? You're much prettier than I am, and you have great power. You shouldn't let someone like me ruin your nights."

"Go on..." Aleera was interested in Hermione's theory. The violet flickered in her eyes.

"You can't let other bother you so much. I mean, you and your sisters are forces to be reckoned with. And plus, Dracula chose you. So, that must say something."

Aleera could admit that this mere mortal was right. Verona could see that Hermione could put her intellect into any situation. She admired that.

"Why thank you, mortal. But that doesn't mean I won't keep an eye on you."

"Ok then. Well. I must say, I am growing tired. So I bid you both Goodnight. It's been a pleasure." Hermione curtsied, and walked away calmly.

That was a close call. Hermione was relieved. She needed the rest.

(AN: To Ginny two days later.)

She went back to Hermione's house again. She was losing touch with everyone. They thought she was on the brink of insanity. They kept telling her that Hermione Dragomir was dead. Ginny refused to surrender. Why? Because Hermione was her best friend. She left some information about Dracula in her suicide notice. But could he have taken her? It was impossible to tell. Ginny watched Van Helsing in the comfort of Hermione's living room. She was viewing the part with Carl and Van Helsing gearing up for Transylvania.

"That's why you're coming with me."

"The hell be damned that I am."

"You cursed. Not very well, mind you, but you're a monk. You shouldn't curse at all."

"Actually, I'm still just a friar. I can curse all I want, dammit."

Ginny laughed hysterically at the lines. How she loved Carl in this movie. He brought the humor needed in the monster tale.

Ginny heard a knocking at the door. She stopped the movie and took the DVD. Then she took hold of her wand in the other hand.

"Who could that be?" she whispered. The door burst open, and the Death

Eaters stormed in. Even worse, Lucius Malfoy spotted her. He noticed her, and the DVD she was carrying.

"Capture the Blood Traitor!" he boomed. Severus, Bellatrix, Barty, and many other Death Eaters went to seize her.

Ginny went up the stairs and formed a barricade with some of the household items. She tried to think of somewhere besides back to the Order Headquarters to go to. With extra floo powder in hand, she searched for a chimney. Noting that it was downstairs, she attempted to go back through one of the different doors. They were busy with the barricade, and Ginny walked toward it.

Snape saw her, and Ginny was quick to cast a spell.

"Immobulus!" she cried. Everyone was frozen from the spell. Ginny ran under the fireplace.

"Vatican City!" she shouted. And she disappeared from the Granger residence.

Once she reached her destination, Ginny stepped out from the new fireplace.

"Phew" she wiped her head of any residue. She looked around at the place, and saw she was in the middle of a meeting with several cardinals. The DVD still in hand. She panted.

"Can anyone tell me about Hermione...Dragomir?" the last name popped into Ginny's head. "You see, I am looking for her. She left a note of suicide a little over two months ago.." Ginny needed some kind of answer.

One cardinal stepped forward towards Ginny. "I think I can be of assistance. I am Cardinal Gordini." he introduced himself. "And you must be a close friend of Miss Dragomir?"

"Uh huh!" Ginny nodded. "I'm Ginny Weasley, Her best friend."

"So, where shall I begin?"

AN: Cliffie! Sort of...so...yeah...Hope you like it. Chapter 17 up soon!

Dracula: So, I haven't been in the last two chapters my dear.

SlyfindorGrrl: Sorry-looks down- but you will be in the next one.

Dracula: excellent. I heard your evil laugh.

SlyfindorGrrl: Was it good?

Dracula: Yes. Very good.

SlyfindorGrrl: Even though you are my muse, you can be very

honest...are

you?

Dracula: why would I lie to you?

Poison: He said the same thing to me last night!

SlyfindorGrrl: Player!-points at Dracula- you are a playa, homie. You

betta

stop frontin'!

Poison: -shudders in fear with SlyfindorGrrl's attempt to be ghetto-

Dracula: -smacks forehead-Oh jeez. What have I gotten myself into..

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