Sunday started early for Severus Snape, he apparated to 12 Grimmauld Place; Severus went through the house room by room as soon as he was positive no one was there he apparated to the Dark Lord. As soon as Severus walked into the court he bowed down to the Dark Lord. "My Lord the Order's meeting place is empty, Cissy can lead our group in. "

Voldermort stood and called for Cissy, "Lead your group into the house and then come right back."

Cissy bowed to the Dark Lord and hurried to lead her group to her old home. Once they got to Grimmauld place she showed them all where they could hide. Cissy knew of places that none of the Order knew about. There were fake walls, hidden cubby holes and closets that weren't closets. Once Cissy was sure that everyone was well hid she left and apparated back to the Dark Lord.

Meanwhile the Dark Lord was making sure that the rest of his Death Eaters knew the plans. He also made sure that everyone knew that Hermione Granger was not to be hurt. Just before Lord Voldermort released his Death Eaters Lucius made a big mistake. He was talking to Avery, "In my opinion we should just kill the mudblood and be done with her."

The noise level in the Court went from murmurs to total quiet in seconds. The next thing Lucius knew he was experience the worst Cucio he had ever lived through. When the Dark Lord finally stopped, Lucius was on the floor crying and groaning. The Dark Lord stood over Lucius with a sneer on his face. "For your information Lucius and for the rest of you Miss Granger is a direct descendent of Rowena Ravenclaw. She might have muggle parents but she has royal blood running through her veins. I will expect all of you to do everything to protect her."

The other Death Eaters nodded, they hadn't seen the Dark Lord that angry since Queen Ginevra had come to live with him. They all knew that Lucius had made a major mistake and they didn't want to make the same mistake.

Queen Ginevra rose from her throne, "Hermione is my friend I promise that when our Lord finishes with anyone that hurts Hermione I will start. Do not hurt my friend or you may just pay with your life." Ginevra turned on her heels and stalked out of the court!

Severus followed Queen Ginevra and Lord Voldermort into his private chamber; "Thank you my Lord."

The Dark Lord touched Severus's shoulder, "No Severus you deserve your soul mate you have supported me through everything. I hope that this works perfectly and that you and Miss Granger can be celebrating your wedding very soon."

Ginny looked at Severus she had come to love him as a brother. "Severus just take care of Hermione for me, I miss her more than anyone else. I think she will be the perfect wife for you. You are both intellectuals you will be good for each other."

Severus nodded to Ginny, "thank you Ginevra, I hope that Hermione will be willing to listen to you and accept her new life.

Severus took his leave from the Dark Lord and apparated back to the castle. When he entered the castle Minerva was waiting for him. "Severus where have you been?"

"The Dark Lord called me, he wanted to know what the Order was planning. I told him that you were working on training Potter and that's all that was going on right now."

Minerva nodded, "We need to come up with some story for you to tell him so that he won't hurt you. I hate you having to continue to report to him but we need your knowledge. Did he give you any idea of what he has planned next."

"No Minerva he seems to be concentrating on nothing but Miss Weasley. That's all he seems to care about right now I think that's why things have slowed down."

Minerva nodded, "I hate that Ginny has done this, does she really seem happy?"

"Unfortunately, yes she does she is his Queen."

Minerva looked around to make sure there were no students hanging around, "Please make sure that Miss Granger makes it to the meeting on time tonight. I'll be leaving a little early, Tonks is taking Mr. Weasley and Remus will be taking Mr. Potter."

Severus nodded, "We will be there on time. Is Miss Granger aware that she is traveling with me?"

"Yes I sent word with Dobby to the three students."

Severus retreated to his office and called for Draco and Blaize. When the boys arrived Severus let them know what had happened so far. "Draco your mother lead her group into the house, unfortunately your father opened his mouth when he shouldn't have. He was tortured by our Lord; I doubt he will be taking part in anything tonight."

Draco looked at his Godfather who was more of a father then his dad, "What did he open his mouth about?"

"He called Hermione a mudblood and said that we should just kill her."

Draco and Blaize both gasped, "He deserved being tortured." Draco had told Blaize about the fact that Hermione was a descendent of Rowena Ravenclaw.

"Just make sure that you are all ready tonight for the signal. Keep your token with you so you know when it is time."

Severus spent rest of the day grading papers and working on potions. He was excited about tonight. If everything went right the war would be finished and he would be standing at the right hand of the Dark Lord with his wife.

Severus left his office at five minutes to six to eat dinner in the Great Hall. Looking over the hall he saw Hermione sitting with Lavender. The Weasley brat and Potter brat were sitting across the table from her. They seemed to be talking among themselves not to Hermione.

Severus continued to watch until Lavender looked up and nodded. They had agreed that she would let him know if Hermione was more interested in him and was going to try to get closer to him tonight. Severus looked down at his plate and smiled; tonight was going to be interesting.

As soon as dinner was over Severus went to the dungeon to get his cloak and returned to the entrance hall. When he arrived back Hermione was standing with the other two brats. Remus and Tonks arrived just a few minutes later. Severus could see that the spell and potion were both working on Hermione; he walked next to her and flicked his wand in his pocket to take the spell off. She sighed in just a second; and he smiled to himself.

Hermione looked at her Professor through her hair, she couldn't believe that Lavender might be right but as soon as the Professor got close to her the pain stopped.

Remus started herding everyone out of the entrance, "Come on everyone we need to get to the meeting."

When the group got to the gate Severus could feel other Death Eaters nearby he was glad that Remus and Tonks weren't very good about sensing others. Severus allowed Remus to apparte with Harry first then nodded to Tonks to follow. Lastly Severus put his arm around Hermione's shoulder and pulled her into apparition.

When they landed in the alley Severus released Hermione's shoulder and offered her is arm. Hermione didn't even think she took his arm. For the first time in weeks her stomach wasn't hurting her and she felt good. The crew waited for the house to show its self and then entered the main hall. The second that Ron put his hand on Hermione, Severus flicked his wand and Hermione bent over. She quickly pulled away from Ron and excused herself to go into the loo. Before she got the door shut Severus flicked his wand again. Smirking to himself he knew that she was trapped; he walked into the kitchen and moved to the corner behind where Hermione normally sat.

Sure enough when she walked into the kitchen she pulled out the chair in front of where Severus was standing. "Are you ok Miss Granger?"

Hermione turned around and looked at Severus, "Yes Professor I'm fine." While looking at Severus Hermione couldn't help but notice his hands and also at his nose and wondered if Lavender was right.

Hermione started blushing and hurriedly turned around; Severus didn't miss the blush and had to comer his mouth with his hand to hide the smile. Soon after they arrived Minerva started the meeting.

Severus let everyone get settle down and start to slump into the stupor that most of these meeting caused. Once he saw several of the members nodding in their hands and some doodling with their fingers he rubbed the token in his pocket. Within just a few minutes there was Death Eaters everywhere. Severus grabbed Hermione and put her behind him; he had a cloth in his hand with potion on it and as soon as he touched her she passed out. Severus made sure that Hermione was sitting on the floor behind him and then stunned a couple of the members that had their back to him. He was thrilled when the battle cleared. Harry Potter was lying on the floor bound by ropes. The Weasley boy was lying next to him in the same shape. Minerva was dead along with Tonks and Lupin. The Weasley twins who had been selling stuff to both sides were trussed up but unhurt.

Ginny had made them promise not to hurt them. Everyone else that had been in the room was dead. The Order of Phoenix was no more.

Severus sent the message to the people inside Hogwarts to take control of it. No one would realize what happened till the next morning. Severus, picked up Hermione and apparated to the Dark Lord's court; he was followed by Death Eaters with Weasley and Potter.

Severus was met by Ginny as soon as he entered the court. "Is she ok Severus?"

"Yes, I put her to sleep she will sleep for a couple of hours. I wanted her out long enough that I could finish all that needed done."

Ginny nodded, "take her to my sitting room I'll care for her till you are free to."

Severus took Hermione up the stairs to Ginny's sitting room, he hopped that when Hermione woke up she would be understanding.

Ginny sat with Hermione while Severus went to the dungeon to make sure that Potter and Weasley were secured. Ginny didn't care what happened to Ron and Harry, but, she did want to check on Fred and George. Just as she decided to check on them there was a knock on her door. Cissy was at the door, "my Queen I wanted to let you know that I escorted your twin brothers back to their business after the battle."

Ginny smiled at Cissy, "Thank you so much Cissy, you have been nothing but wonderful to me since I've been here."

Cissy smiled at the young girl, "She actually like her and wished that she could have been meant for Draco. It has been my pleasure you are a lovely young lady and if I can be so bold you have made me realize how much I wish I had a daughter."

Ginny smiled at her, "Well I'm sure now that we will be able to be out and about you can help me as a mother would. I need to learn more about dressing for my status; I know you will be a wonderful teacher."

Cissy smiled, "I shall love helping you and I'm sure Severus's new wife will need help also."

Ginny agreed and then dismissed Cissy. Ginny watched as Hermione started to move; when she finally opened her eyes Ginny offered her a glass of water.