"YOU IDIOTS! She can't swim!" he bellowed, as he ripped off his jacket and dove into the freezing lake, not giving it a second thought. The icy water made contact with his skin, and a shiver went through him. "Lumos Maxima!" he screamed forming bubbles to resurface. He then saw her floating body through the kelp, as the Grindylows began to pull at her arms. He grabbed her around the waist and swam back up to the surface and onto the dock. Alice and Brutus stood motionless as Tom began to force air back into her. he pushed on her chest, and he pushed air into her mouth with his. She finally gave way and water spilled out of her mouth. She blinked her eyes and looked up at Tom. She lunged for him and wrapped her arms around his neck, she took in what little body heat remained on him.

"Please, never let go" she whispered in his ear as he held onto her tighter.

"Brutus, give me my jacket" Brutus didn't move. He looked at Tom.

"Give me Marcy."

"Are you serious?" Tom said in outrage, almost letting go of Marcys clinging body. Brutus nodded and stepped forward. "Give me the god damn jacket, before I murder you with my own hands." Tom warned through gritted teeth. Alice grabbed the jacket from in front of Brutus and put over Toms shoulders.

"it's not for me you insufferable boor."

"Well who then?" Alice said crossing her arms.

"The girl you just tortured and then attempted to kill. She needs it more than I do." He wrapped the jacket around Marcy and picked her up. As his hand met her ribs, she let out a high pitched scream, and reached for her ribs. The screams turned into whimpers and she looked up at Tom.

"Their broken my sweet, that is why they hurt. Please, allow me to carry you. There is no other way you will make it up to Hogwarts. She nodded in agreement and settled her face onto his shoulder. Tom looked back at the both of them, still standing on the dock.

"If you two make me drop her for my wand, because someone decides to play villain and draw their wand on me or run away. I will without hesitation kill you." He warned as he turned for the castle. With every step Marcy let out a whimper of pain, and Tom consoled her with his words. The four of them entered the Slytherin common room . He turned on Alice and Brutus.

"Remember what I said. No one moves, until I come back." He carried her up the stone steps to his room and lit a torch revealing the empty dorm. Not one boy was in his four poster. Most likely sleeping with their girlfriends. Tom laid her on the bed and went to his trunk where he pulled out thick cotton night pants of his own and the sweater Marcy had left in his room. Marcy lay motionlessly on the bed, but her eyes followed him. he sat next to her on the mattress, and tenderly pulled her upper body off of the bed. he began to remove her clothes, and as he did Marcy recoiled and looked at him.

"Marcy, my intentions are good this time. I have to remove the wet clothes quickly or you will get sick. I also have to examine the wounds, so I can make the pain go away. Darling, please I only wish to help you" He pushed the hair out of her face, and she allowed him to proceed removing her clothes. She would have done it but was far too weak. He was very careful with her, and whenever she would flinch in pain he would always stop and move slower. Once she was left in her under garments he instructed her to lay back down so he could examine the damage. His finger probed her body to feel for the broken limbs. She let out loud cries when he would find a broken bone. It turned out she had 3 broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder. On top of that, she had severe burns all over her chest, which she was very hesitant to allow him to examine. She then had bruises on her wrists and arms. He looked at her face and still saw her beauty. She was the most beautiful creature he ever laid eyes on. Once he had managed to numb the pain and help heal some of the burns he removed her bra, and pulled the sweater on over her. he then put the pants on her. Marcy sighed with relief as the warmth engulfed her. he even grabbed a comb and combed her matted hair. When he got up to go find Brutus and Alice, Marcy reached for him, like a child would reach for a mother.