A shrill alarm went through the house alerting everyone to an intruder outside. Ginny, Molly, and Tonks whipped out their wands as Remus and Arthur went outside to inspect the situation. Tonks crept towards the door incase Remus shouted out for her. The door flew open as Remus and Arthur rushed in carrying two beat up and bloodied bodies. They gently laid them down on the dining room table. Tonks restored the wards before joining the rest of the crew into the kitchen. Remus and Arthur shouted at Ginny and Molly to alert Mcgonagall and the twins. Both women ran from the kitchen to do so. Tonks finally looked to see the two people bleeding out on the table we're Draco Malfoy….and Hermione.
Remus worked frantically on Draco as Arthur worked on Hermione.
Arthur looked down at Hermione. She was barely recognizable. Her once long brown hair was now short, tangled,and matted with blood. He healed a large gash that ran along her hairline. Her eyes were nearly swollen shut and her jaw was bruised. She had a small cut near her lip he quickly healed. Her neck was bruised from what looked like a restraint collar. Her arms showed signs of many months of abuse. Scars from cuts ran along both arms. Bruises on her wrist restraints glowed against her pale white skin. He healed the fresh cuts. Shards of glass were embedded in her hands. As he worked to remove them, he noticed her feet. Both her feet were swollen and bloodied. Healing her hands he moved to her feet. It was then he saw mudblood carved into the soles of her feet, making it difficult for her to walk. He healed the cuts on her feet as well.
He took a deep breath before removing Hermione's top. He hated to invade her privacy like this but judging from the blood on her shirt it was necessary. Cuts ran along Hermione's stomach and back. It appeared to be from a whip. There were old cuts and new cuts. Bruises covered her entire stomach. As he removed her pants, he was grateful to discover not much damage was there. A few cuts and bruises along her thighs and shins but that was it. He cleaned the blood off of her and moved her to a makeshift hospital bed Tonks had conjured. Tonks continued to heal Hermione's wounds as Arthur moved to help Malfoy.
Mcgonagall burst into the room followed by Molly. She glanced at Hermione, noticing she was being well tended to by Tonks and now Molly, and joined Remus and Arthur to help with Malfoy.
Remus was working on Draco's missing left hand. He had managed to stop the blood and was sealing the wound. Large gashes ran up down his body. He had been whipped repeatedly, more so than Hermione, except all his wounds were fresh. His right leg was broken in multiple places. His eyes and jaw were swollen shut from beatings. Traitor was carved into his chest and forehead, coating his body and hair in blood. His right shoulder was dislocated. A chunk of flesh was missing from his left leg. The three worked quickly on Malfoy. Rivers of blood were flowing from his body. Mcgonagall set up a transfusion pump to help restore some blood to his body.
Fred and George burst into the kitchen. The scene before them was a nightmare. Blood coated the kitchen. Their father, Remus, and Professor Mcgonagall were frantically working over a bloodied body that they thought resembled Draco Malfoy. It was who his mother and Tonks were caring for that got Fred's attention however. He knelt down beside the makeshift bed to see his dear Hermione. Tears flowed from his eyes as he saw the injuries she had endured. He barely registered his mother saying she would be alright, but that they would keep her in a coma for a few days to let her injuries heal properly. Ginny knelt beside him and rubbed his back as he sobbed. Hermione was home. His Hermione was home.
George conjured another bed for his father to move Malfoy onto. They had managed to stop the bleeding and to seal all the wounds but Remus was still worried about internal damage for the pair.
" Dad, what happened?" George asked quietly as his father sat down on the floor to rest.
" I don't know. The intrusion alarm went off and Remus and I ran outside to investigate. I saw Hermione and Draco collapse to the ground. They were unconscious by the time we reached them." Arthur looked over at the two laying on the beds, " Whatever happened they escaped pure hell." Tears flowed from his father's eyes.
" As much as hate to say this, we need to contain them. We don't know if this is a trap or not. I don't believe it is based on these injuries, but we can't know for certain until they wake." Remus spoke.
" Hermione would never hurt us!" Fred yelled from his spot beside her. Ginny hugged him tighter.
" I know she wouldn't Fred. But we don't know if this is the same Hermione. You heard what Ron said. If it's true this could be a setup. We have to take precautions until we know more." He whispered to the trembling Fred, crouching down and putting his hand on his shoulder. He glanced up at Tonks who nodded. She waved her wand and a blue light surrounded the pair before fading away. She enchanted the two to remain in the bed unable to move. A protection surround them as well as a backup incase the first spell faltered.
" As you are all aware, the ministry cannot be trusted. No one can. The knowledge of Hermione and Draco's appearance must remain in this house. Do not alert Harry, we don't want to risk the knowledge falling into the wrong hands if Mr. Potter is captured." Ginny nodded slowly as Professor Mcgonagall looked over at her.
" I must return to Hogwarts. Please let me know immediately when they awaken." With a small smile and a wave she apparated.
Fred looked back at Hermione, who looked like she was sleeping peacefully. Her bruises and scars stood out against her pale skin. He reached up and pushed a strand of hair out of her eyes. He conjured a bed beside her, raising eyebrows from the others.
" I am not leaving her side. Not again." He whispered.