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a/n: We find out what happened to Emma Granger in this chapter. WARNING! There is a rape scene. It broke my heart writing it, but my muse demanded it. I hope you all enjoy this next chapter.

Chapter 8
"Normal Speech"
Thoughts
'Mental Conversations'

Hogwarts: McGonagall's office-

"Poppy, any word from my two cubs?" asked Minerva as she was sitting at her desk with a glass of whisky.

"Nothing yet. I am rather surprised that they haven't sent for me yet." Replied Poppy. "What do we do about Albus? I am not sure how long I can wait before I murder him."

"I couldn't agree more. However, we have to wait for word from my cubs before we do anything. I want to talk to Filius and Pomona about what is going on," Minerva said as she was taking a sip from her cup. "I will write to them and see what is going on and if they have a problem with me speaking with the other Heads.. I will also inform them of what is coming to Hogwarts. I have a feeling that Lord Potter will be at the center of the storm yet again."

Dumbledore's Office-

"Albus, I'm telling you the truth. I saw Harry Potter at Gringotts with that creature" said Molly Weasley with so much disgust in her voice. "Mark my words Albus, something is happening and we will not like the results."

Albus to many names Dumbledore sat behind his desk as if he was king of the wizarding world. "Now Molly, you worry about too much. Nothing is going to happen. We are right on schedule. Harry will do as he is told, and he will eventually marry Ginny and you will get his fortune once he dies. And before you try to argue with me about that, the boy must die."

Molly Weasley has always been ambitious. She was a woman who stuck to her guns and was not someone to be trifled with. All those years of disappointment and poverty would soon be over. The only reason she gave Arthur those potions all those years ago was because she thought he would have gone far within the Ministry. That turned out to be a huge mistake. "Albus, listen to me, something is going on and the Goblins are in on it. We have to do something before it is too late."

"I'm telling you, nothing is wrong. The Goblins know nothing and young Harry is completely in the dark in regards of his heritage. But, if you truly feel that way, I will increase his potions and have some contacts keep an eye on him. Now then, I must insist you head home Molly. I have something I need to finish."

Molly gathered herself and started to walk to the fire place. "Oh Molly, how would you feel about entertaining Harry during the last month of the summer before school starts up? Perhaps we should see about getting your family tickets to the quidditch world cup."

Molly Weasley didn't look back as she climbed into the fireplace and left. Something was going on and that Mudblood was definitely behind it.

Back at Gringotts-

Harry and Griphook just walked back into Ragnok's office to find Hermione, Sirius, Remus, and Ragnok deep in conversation. "What did I miss?"

"Not much Harry. We have just been planning. Do you want to hear what we have come up with?" Hermione said. Harry did even get to say yes before Hermione started to say, "We are going to wait for the right moment to take everyone down. First, we will start from working behind the scenes. Second, we get the DMLE involve. What is the one thing Dumbledore has too many of?"

"Names?" replied Harry earning a few chuckles.

"Besides that, titles. He expects you to jump when he tells you too, that his word is above the law. Especially if it is for the greater good. We need to discredit him. I know you will hate this next part, but you need to trust me. We need to use your fame against him."

"You are absolutely right about that." Harry said. "You may be in the right Maya, but I do not want to use my fame. I just want to be Harry."

"Harry," said Sirius, "You will never be just Harry. I'm sorry pup. Too much has happened for you to be a nobody."

Harry felt a defeated. All he has ever wanted was to have a family, be normal, and be loved. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. "Enter!"

"Director, there is a Albus Dumbledore in the lobby demanding to be seen. He has tried to access Lord Potter's family vaults once again. Also, there is a letter here for Lord Potter from the Deputy Headmistress that he needs to see right away."

"Tell him I am in meeting and to have a seat" replied the Director.

"Director, is there a way for you to have that meeting with Dumbledore and for us to be unseen?" Harry asked with a glint in his eye that was worthy of the son of Prongs.

"I see what you want to do Lord Potter." Replied Ragnok with almost a feral grin. "Yes, we can create a divider and use a two-way mirror. I believe that is a muggle invention is it not Lady Potter?"

Hermione smiled at that. "Yes Director, it is a muggle invention and is actually called a one-way mirror. Are you going to have the meeting in here, or will you be using another room?"

"I believe this office will work well. Mr. Lupin, will you please create the divider." Remus set everything up and everyone piled behind it. "Guard!" screamed Ragnok. "Director?"

"Send in Dumbledore." The guard saluted and walked back out. A few moments later Albus Dumbledore came sweeping into the office. "What do you want Dumbledore?" asked Ragnok.

Dumbledore look peeved. How dare this creature speak to me in that tone. "It is Supreme Mugwump Dumbledore Director."

"State your business. I have other more pressing matters to attend to" stated Ragnok. Ragnok was pleased seeing that this was annoying the wizard.

"I have had word from a concerned party that Harry Potter was spotted here. It is imperative that you tell me about his visit here." Said Dumbledore in almost a stately tone.

"I do not have to tell you anything. We keep our client's affairs private. If Mr. Potter wished you to know what happened, he will tell you. Now, is that all?"

Dumbledore was livid. No one shoots down Albus Dumbledore. "This does not improve the relations between the ministry and goblins. But, I can see the wisdom in this. I do have another issue I need to discuss with you. Why was I denied access to Mr. Potter's trust vault and as Mr. Potter's Magical Guardian I demand entrance to the Potter Family Vault."

Ragnok sat at his desk with his fingers tented in front of his face and thought Here was the bottom line. This old coot has been trying to get into the family vault for ten years. "Mr. Potter came in earlier without his key. We issued him a new one and inactivated all other keys."

This was not good. No matter, just a minor step back. As soon as Potter is back at Hogwarts, everything will be as it should be. All it will take is one simple spell to get that boy back under my thumb. "Well, I will speak to Mr. Potter then." Dumbledore got up and left without saying another word. Everyone made sure the old coot was out of the office before they came out.

"Well that was interesting" said Remus. "Harry, you have to be careful when you go back to Hogwarts. I think we should contact Professor McGonagall to let her know what is happening. Also, we should check the charter and bi laws about having your own security team. Perhaps we should bring Madame Bones on board sooner rather than later for all of this as well."

"I'll get on looking at the charter and bi laws Remus. Research is my kind of thing." Said Hermione. "It will also help keep my mind off recent events" she added with the sound of heartbreak in her voice. Harry took her hand and squeezed, offering his silent support. Hermione took a moment to gather her thoughts then asked, "What did Professor McGonagall write to you about?"

Harry realized he never looked at it. "Let me check." Harry broke the seal and read the brief letter. "Well, according to this, the next year is going to be hell for me. They are bringing back the Tri Wizard Tournament. The Professor wanted to give us a heads up knowing that trouble always finds me. Great, something else to plan for."

"This may be a good thing Harry." Every stared a Remus. "Here me out. We can use this event to our advantage. When your name comes out of the cup, and we'll all know it will, we can call in Madame Bones to investigate. Dumbledore will try to veto this, wanting to keep it within the walls of Hogwarts. Second, we create a contract with Gringotts for the exclusive rights for anything related to Harry Potter. We then showcase around you and get the public on your side."

No one knew what to say at that moment. "Ha ha ha! Oh Moony, I now remember why you were always the brains of the Marauders. That is a brilliant plan" laughed Sirius. "Harry, this is the best option we have. Remus is right. We use this event as a spring board for opening a public investigation. We will continue at the moment with the private one. Once everything is made public, that is when we strike."

"We have one problem with that plan guys. Everyone will think I had someone else put my name in the cup. It will turn all of Hogwarts against me…. Again." Said Harry as his shoulders stooped in defeat. Everyone sat there thinking for a moment, trying to come up with a solution.

Suddenly Hermione had a brilliant idea and almost jumped to her feet as she said, "Wizard's Oath! Once your name is called, jump up and give an oath about how you didn't put your name in the cup. Dumbledore will try to use the situation to his advantage. We can trigger the trap and get him right where we want him."

"Maya, that's brilliant! And this would be the perfect opportunity to drop Ron from our lives! You know that he is going to be a jealous git over this and won't believe a word I say." Harry said as he jumped up and grabbed Hermione and twirled her around.

"Harry, put me down!" Harry gave her a quick kiss and placed her back in the chair.

Unable to keep the enormous smile off his face, Harry said, "Now that everything is all set, why don't we head back to the cottage. I don't know about any of you, but I would love a chance to relax."

"I think that's a great idea pup. We can have Minerva and Amelia come to the house to discuss our latest revelations" said Sirius as he was getting up from his chair. Just as everyone was starting to gather everything a Goblin Warrior can bursting into the room. "Director!" Everyone jumped into a defensive stance. "What do you want? You should have knocked first." Barked Ragnok. "I'm sorry sir, but I have urgent new. We found her. We found Emma Granger. She was taken hostage from the muggle hospital by Lucius Malfoy. She is being held at Malfoy Manor." Hermione was in shock. Her mother was alive? She did the only thing she could do. Hermione fainted right into Harry's arms.

Malfoy Manor-

Lucius Malfoy was the type of man who took what he wanted. He wanted to make Potter suffer, and what better way to make that happen then making that filthy little mud blood suffer. He was a little surprised that the "great and powerful" leader of light made the house explode. No matter, it made his life a little easier. Lucius was sitting in his study with a glass of fire whiskey reviewing the last 24 hours. It was all too easy. He will have to consult Theodore Nott Sr. before he continues forwards with his plans to take down Potter. "Perhaps I should have Draco involved with the torture. It will help build character and undo whatever thoughts his mother has put into his head. There was a knock at the door, drawing him from his thoughts. "Enter."

His son and heir walked into room. "You wished to see me father?" If you asked Lucius, his son needed more of a backbone and needed to start taking what he wanted in life. None of this bullshit of it being fair and square. It was all his mother's fault. She coddles him too much and she was the one that made him soft. In his eyes, Narcissa was at fault as to why his son was a failure.

"Yes, I have decided that you need some practice in the art of dealing with captives. Later tonight you will be the one to start with that Mudblood that is locked in the dungeons."

"But father, surely you don't…"

SMACK! Lucius backhanded his son. "I did not ask your opinion your petulant child!"

Draco was freaking out now. Not about the beatings, those he was used to. According to his father, the beatings helped harden him and helped build character. But if you were to look at Draco right now all you would see was a blank face. A mask. "I'm sorry father."

"Of course you are. You are too soft. No son of mine will have no backbone. The only way to get anywhere in life is by taking it!" Replied Lucius as he was looking down his nose at his only son with a sneer. "Now, go to the library and start studying curses to use on the Mudblood." Draco bowed to his father and turned to walk out the door. Before he made it out of the room he heard his father mutter, "I should have had another son. I could easily had chosen him over this bastard."

As soon as Draco was out of the study he ran. He wasn't paying attention to where he was going, but he knew he had to get away. What was he going to do? If he didn't do as his father told him to do he would be beaten. If he did do it, then it would turn him into a monster. He did not share his father's feelings on this matter. He believed that Muggleborns came from squibs. His mother thought the same. How else would Granger be as smart and powerful as she is. During his contemplating he physically ran into his mother. "I'm sorry mother, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going."

Narcissa Malfoy stared down at her pride and joy with clear grey eyes that could be as cold as ice. "My little dragon, what seems to be the problem?" she asked. Once she had a look at his face, her eyes became cold. "I see you were with your father. I take it he wants you to do something horrible and unbecoming a Lord of an ancient and noble family."

"Don't say anything to him mother. I don't want you to try to step in between us. I can't see you hurt as well. I need to be researching curses. I will try to find some that won't do too much damage. We need to figure a way to get her out of here. We will need to go with her. You know we will not be safe here." Pleaded Draco.

Narcissa could see the concern in her son's eyes. She had to do something. "I will go check on our guest. In the meantime, do as your father has told you to do. I will start thinking of a plan, and try to reach out for help." Draco started to voice his concern about bringing in outside help in but Narcissa put her hand up, stopping him instantly. "I will reach out to family only. Go on now, before your father sees us." They turned and walked away in opposite directions. She walked towards the dungeons to check on Emma Granger. Her heart went out to the woman. She did not wish this on her worse enemy. No one deserved the torture that was to come from the hand of that monster. Husband or not, she needed a way out.

Narcissa opened the door going down to the enchanted dungeon. No sound would come from down there if the correct rune was activated, and knowing Lucius, the manor would be echoing the screams to come for his own sick and perverted amusement. There was no way to escape without inside help. "Who's there?" called Emma. "Please, help me, I need to get to my daughter." Narcissa looked at this muggle and her heart went out to her. Her husband was dead, she has no idea what has happened to her daughter, and now was at the mercy of her sadistic monster of a husband. As Narcissa looked closer, she saw a woman with slightly long, bushy hair, medium build- but not heavy, and beautiful light brown eyes. Beautiful? What was she thinking? She hasn't dared to have these feelings in close to 20 years. If Lucius found out, he would not only beat her, but may actually kill her for this.

"It's Narcissa. I wanted to come and check on you." Emma Granger was curled into a ball in the back of the cell. Lucius did a number on her face. But instead of seeing just a shell of a woman, Narcissa saw someone who, by sheer force of will, was keeping her wits about her. She now knew where Hermione Granger got her Gryffindor courage from.

"Please, you have to help me. I need to find my daughter" Emma said as she started to crawl towards the cell door. "Please, help me! Not just for my sake, but for my unborn child. I'm pregnant."

"Emma, I need you to listen to me. My son and I are working on a plan to get you out of here. I need you to be patient and to trust me. We will help you, but it may just take some time. I am hoping it won't take longer than a day. That monster of a man is planning something. I am going to cast a spell on you that will protect your baby." Narcissa moved her wand in a circle and silently casted a protection charm. "I have to go. I promise you, I will get you out of here." With that, Narcissa left Emma to go plan their escape.

Emma didn't know what to think. Her world has been turned upside down. The other morning, she went to the doctor for a stomach problem. When she came home and started walking towards the house there was an explosion that sent her flying towards the yard across the street. Someone called for help and took her to the hospital. It was there that she found out she was pregnant. She couldn't believe it. After Hermione, they were told that she wouldn't be able to carry another child. It may have taken them a while, but eventually they accepted that. What other choice did they have.

Could she really trust this Narcissa? She snorted at the question. What choice did she have? There was something about the woman that drew her into those clear, grey eyes. She saw the concern in those eyes, which if she was being honest with herself, surprised her. For now, all she could do was wait, hope and pray. She would grieve for Daniel, but this wasn't the time or place.

Malfoy Manor- Lady of the House Study-

Sitting at a Victorian desk that was set facing the windows and the door was Narcissa Malfoy, the ice queen of Pure Blood society. She just finished two letters. One to the new Lord Black and the other to her sister Andromeda. Granted she hasn't spoken to her in about 20 years, that didn't mean she did not love her still. Once their mother died, she wanted to reach out to her but Lucius wouldn't allow it. "Dobby!" With a small pop the former house elf showed up right in front of her.

"What can do you want with Dobby Lady Mafoy?" Dobby may no longer be tied to the house of Malfoy, but Narcissa and Draco were always kind to him, so he would always be around when she was in need.

"Dobby, I need you to take this letter to Lord Black and this other letter to my sister Andromeda. Tell them it is an emergency that cannot wait. I need you to wait for an answer then come back to me. I will need you to help get Emma Granger out of the dungeons, and then take her, Draco and myself to safety." Dobby bowed to show he agreed to do the job. He grabbed the letters and popped out just in the nick of time. If he waited even just a second, he would have been spotted by Lucius.

"Now now Narcissa. What are you up too?" asked Lucius.

Narcissa knew that he was up to something. He was too calm at the moment. "Just trying to organize the next fundraiser. I have been trying to decided who I should ask to be a co-chairwomen of sorts. Is there something you need me to do?" she said. All those years of training as a Pure Blood are paying off.

"Well, I'll leave you to it" said Lucius as he turns to walk out the room. Narcissa thought she was in the clear. She couldn't have been more wrong. She never saw the hand that slapped her so hard that it knocked her out of the chair. He reached down and grabbed her by her arm to pull her up. His grip was like iron. "I have warned you Narcissa to stop coddling that boy. He is a Malfoy and it is about time he started acting like it! I will make sure that happens. He WILL be by my side and WILL serve the Dark Lord when he returns. Do NOT fight me on this Narcissa. We both know what will happen." He slapped her one more time, cutting her face with his ring, threw her back into the chair and stormed out of the room.

Narcissa unsteadily got up from her chair and walked over to the table that was hidden behind a false wall. That was the thing about ancient houses like this, there was always hidden passage ways and hidey holes. No one knew about this one. "Damn, I'll need to get more ointment for the bruises and cuts." Since she didn't have it, she had to cast a charm to prevent anyone from seeing it. When she walked back into the room she found two new letters on her desk. Bless that little elf's heart. She ran over to the desk. Praying for the answer she needed to hear.

Narcissa-
We already know that Emma Granger is a hostage at your husband's estate. We are currently working on a plan to get her out. As for your request, when we rescue Emma, we will rescue you too. Be safe cousin, help is coming.

Your favorite cousin,

Lord Black

Narcissa was a little relieved. This was only part of the answer. She needed to get out now. Lucius will kill Emma, then most likely herself. She opened the other letter and read:

Cissy,
It has been a long time. You and Draco are welcome here any time. Have the elf bring everyone tonight. I will have everything needed to take care of any wounds or injuries.

All my love,

Andy.

This was the answer she needed, the one she was waiting for. She was getting out tonight and thought of slipping a strong dose of dreamless sleep in the bastard's goblet during dinner. Suddenly she heard a terrifying scream. "Emma! Lucius must have become impatient." She grabbed her wand and ran to where the scream was coming from, praying it wouldn't be too late.

WARNING! Rape scene a head.

Dungeons at Malfoy Manor-

"Curico" screamed Lucius. "See Draco, this is how it is done." Emma was screaming as if she was being set on fire. Lucius lifted the curse to watch her twitch from the after effects of the curse. "Nothing to say Mudblood?" sneered Lucius. Emma spit in his face. Lucius stood up and wiped the filth off his face. He looked over to his son and saw that he was trying to look away and punched him in the face. "Draco, pay attention! I am going to teach you how to break someone." Draco stood rooted to the floor. He wanted to look away, but he knew that the punishment would be far worse if he did. Lucius rolled Emma on to her back and held her hands above her head with one hand. "I'm going to show you the proper way for your kind to behave." He undid his pants. Emma started to scream. This caused Lucius to back hand her. He hit her so hard that she saw stars. He forcefully entered her. If he was honest, it was the screaming that got him excited. It took all his strength to hold her arms in place, forcing him to concentrate at the situation in hand that he didn't hear Narcissa come up behind him. Stupify! "Draco, help me pull him off. Quickly!" Draco ran over to help his mother. Emma was crying in earnest. "Emma, we are going to get you out of here" said Narcissa as she was helping her son move Lucius. "Dobby!" The house elf popped in. "Yes Lady Mafoy?"

"This is Emma Granger. Harry Potter's friends mother. We need to take her to my sister's. Please go and wake her. Once you have done that, I need you to come back and get us."

Dobby said, "Dobby will be back in 20 seconds" and popped back out. Narcissa went over to Emma's body. She found that the woman was barely conscious. "Why are you helping me?" whispered Emma. Narcissa didn't know what to say. "Shh, don't speak right now. You need your strength. We will get you to safety. I promise."

"Thank you" was all Emma could say before she slipped in the darkness. Narcissa held her body close. Dobby came back as promised. "Is everything ready Dobby?"

"Yes mistress. Dobby take you all now." Dobby went to touch Emma. "I will take her myself Dobby." Narcissa held Emma close. In the blink of the eye they were gone.

Edited 7/2/17