AN: I own nothing except for the Dragomirs and the convos. I forgot to mention that I have a beta-pokes Christy Daae- thanks gurl!

Anyways... here's Chapter 17. Enjoy.

This chapter is split into two parts...just had to... anyways...

Chapter 17: Persistence Part One

"Well. I was hoping you could help me find her. You see, Hermione left a suicide note over 2 months ago. It seemed...not like her. And well, she did mention Count Dracula pursuing her. I pray she isn't...dead. Something inside me keeps telling me that she's fine, or hiding from the entire world. I need to know for sure." Ginny told every part, describe every emotion she felt. The Cardinal pitied Miss Weasley.

"And you think we can help… How?"

"Well...there's this movie called Van Helsing..."

Cardinal Gordini stopped her before she could continue. "Miss Dragomir mentioned that when we told her of her past..."

"I have her movie if you want to watch it...its good..."

"Alright then. Maybe it can help crack the code to find Dracula's Castle."

"It shows that..." Ginny added.

Several minutes later, the board of cardinals and other catholic officials began to view the movie with the witch. Ginny was confident that the movie would clear up some things from both parties. After it finished playing, the assembly of holy men turned to her.

"So. What did you think?"

"It explains most of Dracula's legacy, but forgets the Dragomirs."

"I noticed..." Ginny mumbled. "They didn't say it once in the whole entire film."

(AN: A few days later...)

It was sundown. Hermione paced in the library. The Count had told her to meet him. It was crucial to the destruction of the horcruxes. Over the past few days, Hermione practiced wandless magic, and none of the vampires had any suspicion of it, which was a relief. Her hair was pulled back in a black bow, and she wore an outfit similar to the one Anna wore when she ventured to Frankenstein's Castle with VanHelsing.

Let's hope it's not something stupid like reminding me that it's my birthday soon, or that he desires my blood...

Once the sun went down completely, he arrived, as promised. He wore the usual all black attire, and had his hair in a ponytail.

"You said it was urgent, Count?" Hermione asked.

"Of course. Tonight...you will finally be able to aid your...mortal friends."

Hermione was taken back a bit. "Really? I thought that..."

"No. It will all work out. All you have to do, my darling, is to slay the snake...with your magic..."

Hermione was startled once again. "Wwwwhat are you tttalking aabbout?"

"You know quite well what I mean, Miss Dragomir."

"But… how??"

"My father informed me of your... wonderful discovery. He says you've become an expert at the art."

"Great..." Hermione gritted through her teeth with sarcasm. "I am watched 24/7. Just grand..."

"Also, you might need this." Count Dracula handed her a beautifully sculpted silver dagger. It glistened as she held it.

"Such a shame to stain something like this with snake blood...but how will I get past Voldemort and his Death Eaters?"

"Leave that up to me...just worry about destroying the serpent."

Hermione nodded. She put the dagger in a slot designated for it in her belt.

Hermione's heart began to race, but she knew it was time.

(Transition)

They finally landed on the ground. Hermione was glad to be back on it.

Dracula explained to her that he would keep the Death Eaters and

Voldemort distracted by his sort of magic (AN: He can do magic, almost anything for that matter, since he is the son of the devil). Hermione was left to wonder as he kissed her hand, and departed. The Dark Lord's serpent was not to far from where she stood. Hermione was stressing out. Her mind went loose.

How'd he know about the damn magic? I worked so hard to not show any sign, and not to give into him! I mean, I am so close to just...but I can't, Because I'm a bloody Gryffindor. Blood (no pun intended). And great. I'm turning 18 pretty soon. But, Ahhh! Please, someone just let me find that damn snake named Nagini… so I can kill it… him...her...it...

Hermione crept closer.

There has to be some twist to this...it seems too easy. Hermione approached the snake. Hermione focused on it. Just as she did, it turned around.

It hissed. Hermione hesitated, and swallowed hard.

"Avada Kedavra!" she cried. A burst of green light flickered in her eyes. Another green light struck the snake. It all happened so fast. Hermione fell to the ground. She grunted and crawled towards the snake. It wasn't the best of ideas, but Hermione was weak. She struggled until she was right next to the snake. She retrieved the dagger and stabbed it over and over again.

That won't do anything...she thought and focused on the snake again with her wandless magic abilities.

She conjured the obliteration charm to destroy Nagini's body once and for all. She breathed heavily. Hermione managed to rise from the ground. And suddenly, she heard a noise from the darkness. Hermione was nervous.

"Count?" she called out in the dark.

No reply.

"Count?" she asked again. She started to slowly back away.

That was her mistake.

Hermione heard another noise.

Something grabbed her waist from behind. She began to struggle.

"No one can save you now..." a voice whispered."I saw you...and I am not pleased with this.

It certainly wasn't the Count.

AN: Cliffie! Muahahhahahaha! Please Read and review.

Dracula: Nice laugh..

SlyffindorGrrl: Thanks-blushes-.

Dracula: I was only in that chapter for about two seconds!!

Poison: it's not all about you. It's about Hermione

Hermione': What's happening to me now?

SlyfindorGrrl: You all are puppets on my strings-plays with human and vampire puppets-No one will know until next time...duhh!

-All groan in unison-Yes, Master.

Dracula: Wait! I will not bow down to a mortal.

SlyfindorGrrl: You just did. And plus, you've grown on me, Count.

Dracula: Of course...But it won't happen again!

SlyfindorGrrl: It's good to be in charge!-relaxes in hammock-