A/N: Because "There and Back Again" has not come out yet :( I will be attempting to fill in what I think will happen, but I will also be using the book as a guide for the major events. So from here on out a lot more of the dialogue, plot, etc., will be made up by me and I would love it if you guys could give me suggestions!

Everything you recognize does not belong to me, only J. K. Rowling , JRR Tolkien, and Warner Brothers! Please read and REVIEW!

Hermione took a steadying breath when Draco had opened his eyes again. She had seen the way Tauriel looked at Draco and she excused herself to give the two privacy.

"She walks in starlight…" She head Draco murmur before she closed the door softly behind her.

The sky was a dark indigo and she could see the stars glittering clearly in the cool night. A sense of uneasiness was growing in the pit of Hermione's stomach. She needed to get the people out before Smaug came. Smaug…Hermione gazed at the solitary peak. Right now, her friends, her new family were in there trapped with that…monster.

It seemed like ages ago that she had made her decision to stay with Draco, ages ago that Kili had…kissed her. She closed her eyes and let that memory wash over her. He loved her. Hermione wasn't sure if she loved him, she'd never fallen in love before. But that warm feeling in her stomach and the way her chest fluttered whenever she was near him…

Suddenly, the wind changed direction and became much stronger as it howled through the town. 'Noise like a hurricane' Balin had told her when telling her about the day Smaug came. 'The pines on the mountain creaked and cracked in the hot dry wind'. She heard shouts of confusion coming from the townspeople as they felt the abrupt change in the wind. The cool air had turned dry and that was when Hermione spotted him in the distance. Smaug.

Her heart rose to her throat as she took in the form of a dragon flying steadily towards the town. It pumped its powerful wings and she could see his throat glowing as if there was a fire burning in it. Merlin, she prayed, as it began to set fire to the lake.

Her feet felt glued in place as she watched the people scream in terror. She willed herself to move as she threw open the door to Bard's house.

"Dragon!" She screamed.

Bard's daughters began to panic, the little one burst into tears and clung to her sister's skirts.

"Bofur! Bain!" she snapped. "You're father is in the jail, break him out!"

"How? We haven't got any keys!" Bofur pointed out.

Hermione paused. "Use any means necessary."

"But-" Bofur protested.

"Quickly!" She screeched. "He is the only one who knows how to use the Black Arrow! By dawn we will all be ashes on the lake if you don't break him free."

"Come on, laddie," Bofur and Bain dashed out of the house.

"Sigrid, Tilda," Hermione called. "Run down and prepare a boat."

"Tauriel," Hermione said nervously to the elf. "Can you help me get Draco down?"

She gave a stiff nod and together, they lifted a sleepy Draco off the table and helped him down the stairs.

"Tauriel, keep them safe, please." She pleaded.

"Vanya Sulie," Tauriel placed a hand on her heart and bowed.

Hermione turned around and dashed to the center of town. The people were panicking, she could see it. The men were grabbing anything they could use for a weapon, the women dashed around frantically calling out to their loved ones, and the children cried in fright.

"Listen!" Hermione yelled, but no one paid her attention.

"Listen to me!" She screamed, but still no one stopped and paid attention to the witch.

"Sonorus," She muttered, magically amplifying her voice. "Listen!"

Her voice reverberated magnificently and the people paused. "You must escape the town! A dragon comes upon us now, and you do not stand a chance against it!"

"It's those blasted dwarves!" Someone shouted.

The people agreed loudly, "Look, there's no time!" Hermione pleaded. "You must take you children and families and leave!"

"Get into the boats," Someone said behind her. Hermione spun around and gave a sob of relief as she saw Bard standing there.

The people stared at Bard for a moment, and miraculously, they followed.

"Bard, the arrow!" Hermione gasped. "Accio Black Arrow!"

She raised her wand and summoned the arrow. It flew above the townspeople's heads and fell with a clatter to the ground before Hermione. She picked it up and handed it to Bard.

"Bard, the loosened scale under his left wing," Her voice quivered. "May your aim be true." Bard nodded curtly.

"I will distract the dragon," She said shakily. "To give you time."

Bard hugged his son briefly before running towards the tower.

"Bain, Bofur! Go, get on a boat and escape." She told the two.

Hermione scanned the quickly emptying town. She needed to somehow gain Smaug's attention while leaving his left side vulnerable. Spotting a high rooftop, she apparated. Hermione swallowed nervously. Smaug was approaching, fast. He laughed and spit more fire at the blazing town.

"Periculum!" Hermione shot red sparks into the air to try to catch Smaug's attention. He turned his large head in her direction and bared his fangs. Hermione shivered in fear, but stood her ground.

In her peripheral vision she spotted Bard silently scaling the tower to the wind lance.

"And who might you be?" Smaug asked her.

Riddles, Hermione, riddles. She told herself. She had to stall him like Bilbo did to give Bard time.

"I am a Bookworm and a Traveler Between Worlds. They call me 'The Brightest'. I am a Greek Messenger and Potions Brewer." She called shakily.

"So, you are another riddler." Smaug roared. "Are you associated with 'Barrel Rider', 'Luck Wearer', and the thief?"

"Oh, Smaug the Stupendous," Hermione replied. "I do not know whom you speak of. I can only request you to leave this town and show mercy to the people."

Smaug laughed at her request. "And who is going to stop me from burning this town until the only thing left is fire and smoke. They provided refuge and weapons for the dwarves who came thundering into my halls to steal my treasure. And for that I will raze this town to the ground."

"It is true," Hermione began, "That you are the greatest and chiefest calamity of this age, but I believe some change is in order. Rumor has it that a witch has come to help bring about the end to your desolation."

"There has not been a witch in these parts for thousands of years." Smaug said smugly. "And there will not be one as long as I live."

"And that," Hermione proclaimed, "Is where you are wrong."

She raised her wand and screamed, "Confundo!" The spell hit Smaug in the eye who roared and flapped his wings in rage. "NOW!" She screamed at Bard who took aim carefully and let the arrow fly.

Time seemed to stand still as Hermione watched the Black Arrow soar through the air. It pierced Smaug under his wing and penetrated his one and only spot of weakness. Smaug looked around frantically in disbelief, searching for the one who was finally able to defeat him. With a final effort, Smaug turned towards Hermione and shot a last burst of flame at her before he crashed into Laketown, dead.

The house she was perched on began to burn and with all her remaining strength, Hermione apparated away.

A/N: So...what did you guys think? Reviews are golden! Thanks!