Last time:
"Bet your ass I am." Blaise said with a smile, "I think I'm going to ask your father to bite me."
"Blaise" Draco groaned
"What??, sounds good to me." Blaise replied with a wiggle of the eyebrows
Now:
"one bite"
"go away Blaise" Lucius growled
"a nibble?"
"Blaise" he said warningly
"fine, give me a tooth, just one tooth." Blaise begged
"Blaise... do you have any idea what is involved in this?" Lucius asked
"I know what you told Draco and I." He answered.
Lucius laughed, "Well let me tell you something Blaise" he started, throwing the book on the table, "Do you understand that I am bound to her? That I can only have her for the rest of my life? Which I might add is until I am killed. Hermione and I are essentially married, she can be with no other and neither can I."
"Whats so bad about that? I mean come on, most men would kill to have a woman who has only ever known them."
"Be that as it may, I would have never chosen to be with a mudblood, much less one that I would have to remain with."
"Well that is your take on this, Personally, I still want to be bitten." Blaise replied
Lucius rolled his eyes , "DRACO... Come get your friend." He yelled.
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"Are you coming today?" Harry asked
"I want to, but how will I explain if Lucius needs me, I'm not ready to tell everyone yet." She replied.
Harry sighed, "I'll cover for you if that happens, but you know they are eventually going to find out."
"I know Harry, I just... don't want to deal with it just yet. The Weasley's wont understand this, especially Ron."
"I know Hermione, but you will have to tell them at some point and when you do, I'll stand by you."
Hermione smiled, "I know you will Harry, You've always stood by me."
Harry smiled back and held his arm out for her, "Lets go to the burrow"
She nodded and placed her arm in his and apparated.
Once they arrived, They were met by a flurry of redheads. The house smelled delightful as the fragrance of tonights dinner wafted through the rooms and everyone seemed to be in an extremely good mood.
"How have you been dears?" Molly asked as she wrapped them in a hug.
"We've been fine Mrs. Weasley" Hermione answered, then added "Dinner smells delicious."
Molly beamed, "Thank you dear, I hope you two are hungry."
"Famished" Harry answered with a grin
"Good, good, Dinner is about ready, follow me to the kitchen."
They reached the kitchen where the rest of the Weasley's were already waiting. Ron was practically drooling while Fred and George were trying to figure out how to sneak some without being noticed. Hermione also noticed that Bill and Percy were there, along with Ginny. Hermione and Harry took their seats and the meal started.
Half way through dinner, Hermione noticed Bill watching her, as if he were studying her intently. She smiled at him then turned back to her food, she wasn't sure why, but she suddenly felt uncomfortable with his presence. She did her best to avoid looking in his direction, but every time she did, he was still watching her.
"This is lovely Mrs. Weasley" Hermione stated, "but I think it's time I should be off."
"So soon dear?"
"Yes, I'm sorry but I really haven't been feeling well and I think its best I go home for some sleep."
Molly frowned, then sighed, " Alright dear, but make sure you stop in as soon as you are feeling well."
Hermione smiled, "I will Mrs. Weasley, I promise."
Hermione said her goodbyes and left for her flat, Bill was really creeping her out for some reason. When she arrived, she went straight into the bathroom for a much need shower. She really was tired and wanted nothing more then to curl up with a book until she fell asleep. Once she was clean, she dressed in a black, knee length night gown and settled on the couch with a book called 'Life in a medieval castle'. She read for about an hour until she heard a knock on her door. She was entranced with the book and walked to the door still reading. Without asking who was there, she opened the door to none other then Bill Weasley.
"Bill... What are you doing here?" she asked, suddenly wishing she had at least looked through the peep hole.
"Who is he?" Bill asked, pushing his way into her flat.
"Who is who?" she asked, keeping the door open slightly, still not comfortable with him. Bill raised his wand and slammed the door shut.
"Who has marked you?" he asked
"I have no idea what you are taking about." She answered
"Don't lie to me. I can sense him, I know you are a blood mate."
Hermione paled, "How?" she asked
"because" he started, advancing towards her, "I can feel him, he is in my territory and you reek of his signature."
"Y- Your territory? Are you?"
"Yes I am. I was bitten two years ago. Now who... is... he?" he asked again, walking towards her.
"Why do you need to know?" she asked, suddenly feeling protective of Lucius.
Bill laughed, " Because, I need to know who is in my territory. What kind of a vampire would I be if I didn't know who I was competing with."
"Competing?" she asked with a raised eyebrow
"Yes... competing." he answered, moving closer, "I am the Alpha in this area and I need to know who may challenge me."
"I don't think he is going to challenge you." she answered.
Bill had finally lost all patience with her and rushed her, pressing her into a wall.
"You will tell me his name." he growled, "Or you will meet an untimely death. Nothing personal of course." he added.
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Malfoy Manor...
Lucius was sitting in his study, going over the book once again, "stupid vampires" he growled, "Stupid bindings, stupid rituals."
He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his hands over his face when he suddenly felt fear, not his fear but hers. He closed his eyes and concentrated on her, trying his best to call her to him but it wasn't working. He could feel her fear turn desperate. He grabbed his cloak and cane and went to the fire place. He stepped into the flame and shout, "Hermione Granger's Flat."
He arrived within second and was met with the sight of Hermione being pressed into the wall with an angry redhead yelling at her.
"Who the fuck is he." he heard bill yell, "You has marked you?"
Lucius suddenly felt angry, no angry was to light of word, he was furious.
"Get.. the fuck off of her." he growled, moving closer to the pair. Bill turned his head and smirked.
"I knew you would come if she felt fear." he laughed
Lucius didn't reply, but walked closer, "Get away from my mate." he hissed.
Bill release Hermione, who ran behind Lucius in an instant.
"So, if it isn't Lucius Malfoy... The Vampire " Bill laughed