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a/n: First, I want to thank all of you that support me and my story.
Second, I must have hit the big time if I have pissed of concerned mothers leaving me reviews. This story is rated M for a reason and if you need to read it before you child does, perhaps you missed that small fact. Second, I had a very good laugh when someone called me misogynistic. What many don't know about me is that I am a 32-year-old lesbian who has been with my wife for 15 years. It is an equal relationship, and we share everything. This is my story and if you do not like it, then don't read it. There is no reason to compare my writing to terror attacks. I have friends who have lost loved ones in the attacks on the Twin Towers on September 11. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing with the first tower was struck, do you? I will let you in on another little secret, I live only an hour away from NYC and could see the towers burning from the beach in my city.

I'm posting this without my Beta reading it. If you notice any mistakes, please KINDLY let me know so that I can fix them. I will be traveling out of state over the weekend and won't have my computer with me.

Chapter 26
"Normal speech"
thoughts
'mental conversations'

Ragnok's Office-

Amelia sat by the fire drinking her cup of coffee while waiting for her niece to return. Emma had signed all the appropriate paper work and retrieved her ring, effectively becoming Dowager Dagworth since Hermione was Lady Dagworth. Draco was just finishing up with his account manager and the Director, and it looked like he had finished with his oaths. Looking around she saw that Narcissa and Emma were in their own little world. Amelia smiled at the sight, she was happy that despite all that has happened, that they were able to find each other.

She was drawn from her thoughts when someone knocked at the door and waited for the Director to grant them entrance. A young goblin quickly made his way over to the Director, but before he could utter a single word, the door burst open once again to show Susan rushing into the room, followed closely by Harry who was carrying Hermione. Amelia jumped to her feet as Harry said, "She passed out on our way back up here."

"Put her over here Harry." Replied Amelia.

He gently put her down and said, "I shouldn't have let her come. I should have made her stay in bed."

Emma came rushing up beside him and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Everyone in this room knows that there was no stopping her." Just then Augusta sent a Patronus to let them know that they were in the lobby. As the Patronus began to dissipate, Hermione seemed to be coming too and let out a groan as her body twitched. Instantly Dobby popped in and handed Harry a vial of Dreamless sleep and another pain-relieving potion.

Harry gratefully took the vials and said, "Thank you Dobby. Keep your ears open, I'll call for you when it is time to leave." With a small bow, Dobby popped away. Harry turned to Emma and said, "Can you tilt her head so that I can give her these?" Not really trusting herself to speak, Emma gave him a swift nod as she went to her daughter's side. When Emma went to move her head, she let out another groan and Harry soft said, "I know it hurts Maya, but I have something that will help sweetheart." After he managed to get the potions into her, Emma tilted her head as Harry massaged her throat. Not even five minutes later did Hermione finally pass into a peaceful slumber.

Harry fell back from his crouch to the floor. Feeling exhausted he took a look around and saw that Susan was slightly pale, but it wasn't too bad. Amelia was standing next to her niece with a concerned look written all over her features as she rubbed at her back. Narcissa was watching Emma who was sitting next to her daughter holding her hand, and Draco was staring at him, clearly wondering what the hell was going on. "Would someone like to tell me about the run in with Molly Weasley?" Harry asked in an attempt to get some of the attention off of him.

"Besides accusing Emma from being a gold digger, a filthy muggle and drawing her wand with the intention to curse?" smirked Narcissa.

"I tell you Potter, after she mention Mr. Granger, even I was scared. Clearly, we know who Hermione takes after. Seeing her like that made me think back to last year when Hermione punched me." A clearly amused Draco said.

"Once we are finished here, I will be heading back to the Ministry. I wanted to make sure you three were alright before I left." Said an exhausted Amelia. "What happened in the Pendragon vaults?"

Harry dropped his shoulders just a bit before saying, "Promise me that this won't change anything between any of us." He made sure everyone agreed before lifting the Disillusionment charm and revealed not only his crown, but also Hermione's. Hearing a few gasps and quickly went onto to say, "We met Arthur and Guinevere. They asked us to take our rightful place, to save our world, and to help protect those who are less fortunate. We placed each other's crown on, we sealed it with a kiss. Hermione did mine first and then I hers. After I kissed her we were both struck by lightning. Hermione was already weak as the pain was returning like I said it would. When the lightning struck, it drove her to her knees, and she was unable to stand, much less move her legs."

Harry looked to Ragnok and said, "We were told that you would be able to help us Director."

"I will have someone bring up what we need. In the meantime, perhaps we should bring in the others. I have a feeling I need to reschedule the rest of my day." Replied Ragnok as he stood to walk towards the door.

"Dobby!" called Harry.

The energetic elf popped in and bowed while jumping about saying, "You called Dobby Master Harry Potter sir?"

Ignoring the chuckle from Susan he said, "Could you please bring us something to eat as well as the best bottle of whisky you can find and two pepper ups please?" Dobby gave another bow and popped away. Two minutes later, Dobby set up a table with a variety of sandwiches, crisps, and a second table that had Butterbeer, gilly water, tea, and a very expensive bottle of whisky. The little elf handed over the two bottles of Pepper up before going over to Hermione and covering her with a blanket.

"Thank you Dobby. Before you head back to the manor, I would like you to check all the vaults for any tomes that would help us learn more about the laws- both ancient and modern, anything that will help us learn about ancient magics, Founder's rights, and any information that pertains to Royality as well as matters pertain to Nobility. Oh, and please bring a pensive. You can bring everything back to Longbottom Manor."

"Right away Master Harry Potter sir." Dobby replied before popping away to complete his mission.

Harry got up and walked over to Amelia and handed her one of the Pepper ups. "I figured you needed one just as badly before heading off for you interview. Would you care for a copy of our memories? At least the ones involving Molly Weasley."

Amelia quickly downed the potion and replied, "I think that would be very wise. Since I have you alone for a moment, I have a few questions for you. The Goblins have put together more than enough evidence for me to go after Fudge. How would you care to proceed? I can either go in wands a blazing, or you could make an appearance to mention your findings alongside Augusta, who will then demand a trial for Sirius. After that, we can either keep the information hidden or go public and demand retribution."

Harry tilted his head to the side as he lifted a brow, thinking about what he just heard. "I wish Hermione was awake enough to discuss this. Hold off on approaching Fudge for now. I'll speak with Narcissa about setting up a meeting with him. I have a feeling that he would do just about anything to keep her happy."

"Alright Harry. I'll get the memories and be on my way. Can you look after…" Amelia replied but was interrupted.

"Don't worry about Susan, I'll make sure she is safe. From what I gather, so will Neville." Answered Harry with the infamous Potter grin.

Amelia just shook her head as she went to stand and replied, "You are your father's son as much as your mother's. They would be proud of the man you have become." Harry beamed at her as she went to say good bye to her niece. Just as she reached the door, she saw Augusta had arrived with Neville and Luna. She briefly pulled Augusta aside to let her know why she was leaving while Neville went to check on Susan as Luna went over to Harry.

Luna was standing beside him when she softly said, "Do I need to bow or curtsey my liege?"

Harry gave Luna a warm smile and said, "Not you Luna. Never you. You mean the world to us Luna."

Luna shot back her dreamy smile and replied, "Now you're just being silly. Would you care for a sandwich? You really should take better care of yourself, Hermione would not be happy at all." Luna started for the table and went onto say, "You need to remove all the glamour's Harry. They all need to see the real you and Hermione." Harry's mouth dropped open while he watched Luna skip towards the table with the food.

Harry was so absorbed with his thoughts that he never saw Draco come stand beside him. Since this whole escapade started, he has come to see Potter… no Harry in a new light. "What's on your mind Potter?" He asked with a smirk.

"Just thinking about the effect that Luna's words have on everyone." Harry absently replied.

Draco nudged Harry's shoulders as he said, "I know this is rather new, but care to share my liege?"

Harry just shook his head at this. "I guess I should get used to hearing this. I'll tell you the same thing I said to Luna, call me Harry… or Potter if you like. I may be King and Hermione my Queen, to our group we will always be ourselves." Harry paused for a moment and dropped his shoulders slightly as he went on to say, "I'm afraid I have one more thing to share with all of you." Harry looked up to see that Sirius had returned, along with Tonks and Remus, as well as Ragnok who was followed closely by Griphook who was carrying quite a few tomes that were balanced on a large chest and had several rolls of parchment tucked under his arms.

Waiting for everyone to be seated, Harry walked to the center of the room and said, "If I could have everyone's attention please." Instantly the room fell silent and Harry said, "We have one more thing to share. As you all know, Hermione and I have been changing rapidly lately." Harry dropped both glamour's with no warning, causing everyone in the room to gasp. If you thought Harry resembled his father before, you were sorely mistaken. Standing before them was an exact carbon copy of James Potter with striking emerald eyes. As for Hermione, she bore a striking resemblance to her mother.

Emma was the first to come too and asked, "Any other bombs you feel you need to drop on us?" Harry smiled at the question and just shook his head no.

Ragnok cleared his throat and said, "We have a few things to discuss your Majesty." The Goblin held up his hand to stop Harry's protests before they started. "For what we have to discuss, I must speak to the King. First off, I have a team of Goblin warriors, healers and staff at your disposal." Ragnok motioned for Griphook to step forward with the chest, and placed it in front of the young King. "Second, on behalf of the Nation, please accept this small gift from us to show our loyalty and faith in not only you but also your Queen." Ragnok bowed deeply, shocking every Pure-Blood in the room at the sight.

Harry returned the bow just as deep and before he moved to open the chest he said, "The Nation will always be considered our friends and will be treated as such. I'm sure my Queen won't mind, but I hope you would consider becoming one of our advisors. You have never steered us wrong, and value your opinions. We hope you will accept this small token of our appreciation for all that you have done for us."

"I am honored by your request and humbly accept." Replied a slightly shocked Ragnok.

Harry smiled as he opened the chest before him. When he opened the lid, he heard Narcissa gasp. Besides a large amount of gold, there was a set of silver chalices with the Pendragon crests on them, a rather large pile of jewels, a beautiful diamond choker with rubies set in it, a lovely gold pocket watch for him and a matching wrist watch for Hermione that was encrusted with clear and chocolate diamonds, a pair of gold chalices for formal use, and the piece de resitance was the goblin made sets of armor- one for him and one for her that would magically resize to fit them. Looking closer, he noticed several rows of Runes that have been etched into them. Harry looked up and said, "This is all too much. We could never accept this all."

"It is not enough. You two are the future and offer us something we have been fighting for, to be seen as something more than a creature." Replied Ragnok. "Now then, we do have a few things to discuss. I take it everyone in this room can be trusted. First, we need to decide what the public should know. We will need to set a date for your coronation and we must prepare for a ball. Next, you will need to contact those you wish to be your advisors. Do you have an idea who they may be?"

Harry shook his head and said, "I have a few ideas, but want to discuss them with Hermione before we decided on anything."

"Very well. Is it safe to assume that is your position for setting the dates as well? Asked Ragnok.

"Yes, but let's set the 31st of July for a tentative date for the ball and the first of the new year for our coronation." Harry looked to Narcissa as he said, "Again, I have to speak to Hermione, but would you be able to help us with the planning? I was thinking of having it at Potter Manor."

Narcissa's face lit up at the offer and said, "I would love to. All you need to do is give me a budget, then leave the rest to me. I'm sure Emma would love to help."

Harry smiled at the thought of Emma being distracted, at least for a little while. "There is no budget. All I ask is that Hermione have the final say."

Draco snorted and said, "Do you have any idea what you have just done Potter? You are giving my mother, Lady Narcissa Black no budget to throw a ball? You are either very brave or incredible insane, that fact is yet to be determined." Narcissa glared at her son while everyone else laughed. Now that Draco was away from his father's oppressive rule, he was really coming into his own and had quite a sense of humor.

A sudden groan from Hermione as she tried to shift in her sleep brought everyone back to reality. "Madam Longbottom, when is the next Wizengamot secession? Lord and Lady Potter will need to attend and introduce themselves to society as well as Dowager Dagworth. I know you want to keep her safe, but this is necessary." Ragnok said as he poured himself a large glass of whisky.

Augusta followed Ragnok's example and poured herself a glass as she replied, "The First of July is the next schedule secession. If the Dowager is going to take her seat, we should also have a ball to introduce her to society."

"I have a question," Harry said, "why is Emma a Dowager and not Madam Dagworth?"

"That would be because of how old the Dagworth family is and now the connection to the King and Queen of the Wizarding World." Replied Susan, who was finally starting to look like herself.

Hermione let out another groan and a small whimper as she tried to shift again. "We have one more thing to discuss." Ragnok said, drawing everyone's attention back to him. "When would you like to come clean about what you two really look like?"

"I would wait if I were you. Save that surprise when you really need to make an impact." Luna said while looking around at everything and nothing all at the same time.

Harry gave her a warm smile as he replied, "Alright Luna, we will wait. If there is nothing else, I think we should get home."

As everyone started to gather their things Susan said, "Just one moment, I believe His Royal Highness mentioned something about stopping at a jewelry store as we were walking here."

Harry looked over and saw the smirk on Susan's face and chuckled. "I believe you are right Lady Hufflepuff. Unfortunately, my Queen…"

"Think nothing of it. We can call one of the elves to bring her back to the manor. I am more than capable of looking after her." Interrupted Augusta.

Harry gave her a grateful smile and replied, "Thank you." He looked over to Emma and asked, "Would you care to join us? I'm sure between you and Narcissa…" Susan shot a sting hex at him, causing him to jump. He shot her a mock glare and said, "Along with the help of Susan, I will be able to get something she would love. Would you like to join us Luna?"

"It would be for the better if I went back to the manor to help look after Hermione." She replied while turning her dreamy stare to Hermione's sleeping body. After that it only took a few minutes for everyone to get themselves organized. Dobby brought Hermione back to the manor while her phoenix brought Luna. Before they left though, Augusta told Dobby where to take her before appariting directly there.

As Narcissa, Emma- who had taken her cane back, Susan, Draco and Neville were getting ready to leave, Harry pulled Narcissa aside and said, "I have this theory that I want to talk to you about. Your magic calls to Emma and vice versus right?" Harry waited for her to nod before continuing, "I think you are soul mates."

Narcissa softly gasped at the thought, trying not to draw attention to them. The more she thought about it, the more it made sense. The way their magic pulled at each other; despite all the years they have been apart, it was as if they picked up right where they left off all those years ago. The difference between soul mates and soul bonds was simple enough. A soul mate had to work at their relationship and had the potential to find love elsewhere. A soul bond was so rare, many believe that it was blessed by the ancients and once sealed by true loves kiss, it would be instantly recognized as a marriage between the two souls who were literally created to complete each other. To even attempt to disrupt that connection would end up with a walk right through the Veil.

Narcissa was drawn from her thoughts when Emma called, "Cissa dear, are you alright?"

Narcissa gathered herself as she walked past Harry and softly whispered, "Please don't say anything. I'm not sure if Emma is ready for that knowledge just yet. I will tell her, I promise."

Harry softly place his hand on her arm to stop her and replied, "I promise. She has a right to know. I wouldn't wait too long. Take her out for dinner, do something romantic to night. Please feel free to take whatever you may need from my vaults if you need too."

"I could never take from you Harry. I have some of my own gold squared away." Replied Narcissa.

"Please, I must insist." Urged Harry. "It's the least I could do for saving my mother in law. All I ask is that you allow a house elf to travel with you or Eilidh."

Narcissa's face was flushed from the mix of emotions she was feeling. It has been too long since someone has offered to do something for her out of the kindness of their own heart. "Thank you." she managed to say with an obvious strain in her voice.

Emma saw the sudden change in the woman she cared for and slowly made her way over and asked, "What are you two plotting?"

"That surprise is for Narcissa to tell you about later." Harry replied with a smirk and mischievous glint in his eyes worthy of the marauders.

Emma lifted one brow at him, reminding him all too well that she was Hermione's mum. Narcissa gave her a warm smile and said, "Nothing to worry about darling. We have some shopping to do." Narcissa took Emma's free hand and wrapped it around her arm as she helped her out of the office with Harry trailing close behind.

~Undisclosed interrogation room-

Amelia Bones and Don't call me Nymphadora Tonks made their way towards the small room located deep within the department of mystery's. Not even the great Albus too many names Dumbledore knew where they were. Kingsley Shacklebolt was standing guard alone when they approached. He handed over Molly Weasley's wand while Amelia said, "You may wait out here Auror. When I am finished here, I expect to see you in my office to discuss where your true loyalties lay and if you have a future here." Kingsley instantly paled and just gave the department head a quick nod, unable to speak at the moment.

Steeling herself for what was to come, Amelia looked over to Tonks to make sure she was ready as well. Barging her way in, she instantly silenced Molly Weasley who was already screaming her demands as they took their first step into the bare room. "Let's get this over with. I have more important matters to attend too." Amelia said as she looked over to her assistant to make sure she was ready before continuing, "Molly Weasley, you have been brought in for your attack on Dowager Dagworth and endangering her unborn son and future Head of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Dagworth. This is the second time that day you attempted to harm a member of this Most Ancient and Noble House. I will remove the charm and give you a chance to explain your actions on one condition…" Amelia leaned forward and with a dangerous edge in her voice as she narrowed her eyes as she said, "If you raise your voice or threaten me in any which way, I will lock you up for 48 hours, Do. I. Make. Myself. Clear?"

Molly nodded her head since the spell hadn't been lifted yet. However, as soon as the spell was lifted, Molly began her rant, "This is all that muggles fault! The woman is clearly after my Harry's money and her damn daughter must have him under some spell or potion!"

Amelia sighed loudly as she pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a very bad migraine starting. "Mrs. Weasley, that muggle is actually a Pure-Blood who can trace their bloodline back further than most Sacred twenty-eight families."

Molly was turning bright red again and snapped, "This is all that damn muggleborns fault! She has filled his head with lies and has started him down a path of darkness. That is the only logical explanation for this madness! There is a marriage contract between that young man and my daughter for peets sake! How can you just stand by and watch this happen! Surely you would have done the same thing if your niece was involved. Just look at who she is hanging around with! How could you allow her to hang around such filth!"

Amelia's face darkened at the mention of Susan. "Clearly you have not listened to a word I have said. Molly Weasley, you leave me no choice. You are to be detained for future questioning. You are to be placed in isolation and will have no contact with the outside world. During this time, you will be placed under heavy guard who are loyal to me and me alone." She went to stand and leaned forward slightly and said, "You should have listened to me back in the alley. Do yourself a favor… never mention my niece ever again."

~Spinners end-

Lucius stumbled to Severus' front door. He had originally gone back to his cottage but saw that the place was crawling with Aurors. He pounded on the door and when Severus started to open it, he pushed the door open and fell flat on his face. Severus muttered and cursed under his breath as he levitated Lucius's body to the sofa in the front room. Seeing that he was pale Severus asked, "What the hell happened to you?"

"That damn Mudblood! Thanks to that bitch, I can no longer have children!" sneered Lucius despite the blood loss. "That little shite and that bastard Harry Potter are the reason I have lost everything including my wife, and they have forced me to go into hiding."

Seeing that Lucius was actively bleeding and in an incredible amount of pain, Severus immediately went to work in complete silence. He took this moment to try and decide what he was going to do. On the one hand, he was a spy, on the other, he owed his life to Harry Potter and then some. The only thing he said was, "Here. Drink this." When he handed over a blood replenishing potion and a pain relieving potion. Placing down the empty vials he turned back and said, "I'm going to seal your wounds." What he didn't say was that he slipped a dose of the strongest sleeping draught into the pain potion in he had.

Lucius never realized what was happening, he thought this was all due to a combination of blood loss and potions. Once he was out, Severus sealed the wounds and made his way over to the Floo. He threw in a handful of powder into the fire and said, "Director Bones Office."

~Diagon Alley-

The small group casually made their way through the streets. They made a quick stop at Eeylops Owl Emporium to purchase and owl for Emma, a beautiful Eurasian Eagle owl. Next, they went to get everything Emma needed to start her potion lessons, followed by a stop at several bookstores, which proved to take longer than usual due to Emma's appetite for knowledge. Once they were able to pull her away, Harry quickly went and purchased a Nimbus 2000 for Hermione and had them deliver it back to the manor.

After what seemed like forever, they finally made their way to the jewlers that was next to Twilfitt and Tattings. Harry was being pulled into the store by an excited Susan, and was followed by an amused Narcissa and Emma. Deciding that Harry needed all the help he could get, Emma quickly follow the two teens, leaving Narcissa on her own. Walking up to a case, Narcissa spotted a beautiful necklace and matching bracelet. With a quick look over her shoulder to make sure no one was coming, she purchased the gold rope chain that held an elegant griffin pendant with several medium sized rubies set in it, and the bracelet that also had griffins, rubies and diamonds.

Once she was all set, she hid her purchases and made her way over to find Harry purchasing a pair of earrings, with a matching necklace and bracelet. "Did you find what you were looking for? I just wanted to make a quick stop next door before we meet up with Draco and Neville." Narcissa quietly said. Emma gave her a questioning look, knowing that she was up to something, but not really able to put her finger on it.

"Why don't you two head over there and we will go find the boys." Harry said, confirming Emma's suspicions.

"What are you and Narcissa up too?" Susan asked and she and Harry were on their way to meet up with Neville and Draco. Harry tried to act as if her words wounded him but he couldn't keep the smirk off his face long enough. Susan playfully shoved him and said, "I can't understand what Hermione sees in you Potter. Spill it."

While stumbling to the side and laughing he replied, "It's my dazzling charm and smile." Susan snorted at his response and he went on to say, "Let's meet up with Neville and Draco first. I'll tell you all at the same time." After a few minutes, they found the unlikely duo in front of Quality Quidditch. "Hey you two, we need to meet up with Emma and Narcissa."

"And Harry is going to tell us what he is planning with Narcissa." Interrupted Susan as she walked up beside Harry.

Harry threw his hands up to try and mock Susan's inpatients. "I'll tell you all as we head to Twillfitt and Tattings. We may have to play along in order to sell it to Emma."

~Page Break~

"So, let me get this straight," Draco said, "You just set my mother up on a date with Hermione's mother. To add to that, you offered to pay for it all. I have one question for you… Why?"

Susan went in to check on Emma and Narcissa while Harry replied, "They need some time to themselves. With Hermione being so badly injured, Emma would stay by her side all night." He casted a quick glance over his shoulder to make sure Emma wasn't coming and added, "I think they are soul mates. I'll explain the rest later." He turned just as Emma was walking out of the store with Susan and Narcissa. "Did you find everything you needed?"

"We did. I still don't know why we need to dress in formal ware for dinner for tonight." Replied Emma with a smile that lit up her face.

Neville instantly stepped forward and said, "Gran would prefer keeping with tradition. Since this is your first night at the manor and thought that this would prove to be a wonderful distraction."

This threw Emma off the trail completely. How could such a sweet boy lie to her about his Grandmother's wishes.

DMLE- Amelia's office-

Things this morning went from bad to worse to fantastic and everywhere in between. She leaned back in her chair as she thought about the last few days while enjoying a glass of Bourbon, something Lily Potter had introduced to her, which seemed like a life time ago. A knock at the door brought her from her musings, showing Kingsley Shacklebolt. She felt her face harden the moment he stepped into her office. "Let's get this over with. Now that Malfoy is in custody, I want to get back to my niece." She paused to take a sip from her glass, and to attempt to make him squirm. "Are you loyal to me and your post? Or do you report all you hear to Albus Bloody Dumbledore?" She asked while keeping her steely gaze on her Senior Auror. Amelia watched as Shack shifted uncomfortable in the chair. Her face darkened as she said, "Answer my questions, they are simple enough."

"Forgive me Director," he sighed, "They should be simple to answer."

Amelia lifted her brow as she said, "But…"

"It's complicated." Shack replied. "I have these black holes in my memory and occasionally will black out."

Amelia sat a little straighter in her chair as she put her hand up to stop him from speaking. Pressing a button on her desk, they waited in silence for a few minutes before being rewarded with Tonks stumbling to the office. "Wotcher Boss, what can I do for you?"

Suddenly feeling as if she was being watched, Amelia quickly cast several privacy charms before saying, "I need you to contact our two healers and have them prepare the house. I also want you to send word to his lordship, he may need to assist." Amelia looked back over to Kingsley and said, "While we are waiting, go find Arthur Weasley and bring him to me. Speak to no one Shack and I mean no one about what we just discussed. Once you have done that, I want you to wait here."

Holding Cell Deep Within the bowels of the Ministry-

Lucius Malfoy slowly came around as the sleeping draught started to ware off. Letting out a small groan while shifting on the iron slab of a bed, he slowly began to piece together what happened once he got to Spinners End. The last thing he remembered was Severus beginning to heal him before he passed out. Rubbing both his hands over his face, he slowly stood and made his way over to the door of his cell and saw that Severus was in the cell across from him. "What the hell happened Severus?" He softly hissed through the barred window. He saw that Snape had several cuts on his face, a black eye, and a split lip.

While holding some type of cloth against his actively bleeding lip he replied, "You were followed. The damn Auror decided I was disrupting their search and then resisting arrest."

Lucius tried to look down the hall to see who was guarding them as he said, "From the looks of you, I take it the Auror was not only young, but also a damn Mudblood as well." Severus snorted in reply to the statement, but stayed silent since he heard a pair of footsteps making their way towards their cells. "You there! I demand you release me at once!" Seeing the guards getting ready to lead Snape out of his cell he sneered, "Don't you know who I am?"

Lucius watched as Severus was being led away with his hands cuffed in front of him. He was so absorbed in his mutterings, he never heard the footsteps coming down the hall. When he heard a small knock at the door, he looked up with a sneer on his face to see a hooded figure staring back at him. Before he could make any other demands, the Unspeakable said, "Bide your time for now. When they send you to Azkaban, you won't make it." The hooded figured laced his words with enough magic so that Lucius would never reveal what was just said, even under the influence of Veritserum- being an Unspeakable had its perks. Lucius went to demand his release, but realized he was along once again and decided to start planning the abduction and destruction of that damn Mudblood bitch. He would make her suffer… greatly for what she has done to him.

a/n 2: Before anyone harps on me for Hermione, all will be explained within either the next chapter or the one following that.