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Part 12
Left to themselves, things tend to go from bad to worse-Murphy’s Law
One week later….
Severus Apparated at the edge of the Forbidden Forest just as the faintest hint of dawn pinkened the sky. Blood stained his cloak ans fas face was grim as he entered the secret passage into Hogwarts, striding hurriedly towards Dumbledore’s office.
Albus was waiting, holding out a letter for him to read. “Severus what in the name of all that is sacred happened last night?” he asked, as Severus read.
. Albus
You may already know what has happened by the time you receive this owl, however I for one DO NOT know how it happened.
We went to meet the delegates from the Ministry as planned, but earliers das day I received a note from Diggory that the agreed upon meeting place and time had been changed. My colleague and I thought nothing of this and arrived at the house of Mr. Baggins at the appointed time. A very confused Mrs. Baggins greeted us and told us her husband had gone for the evening to a meeting for the Ministry. We realized that something was terribly wrong and quickly left for the original destination.
It was to our horror that we arrived at the original location to see the house in shambles, windows blasted out and bodies in the yard, the Dark Mark clearly visible in the night sky. We were too late, the Death Eaters had already left and I deeply regret in telling you that no one survived their onslaught. The details of the carnage and subtle message left behind will have to wait until I speak with you personally at the next meeting, which I expect will be soon, considering this new development.
Apparently we have a leak wil will not even entertain the thought that it could be one of the Order but my suspicion lies within the Ministry. What perplexes me is why we were sent a false lead. Why not include us in the slaughter? To this I have no answer.
R. J. Lupin
“It would seem," Severus said acidly, "that the newest Death Eater has gained favor with Voldemort. He delivered those in the Ministry who were willing to support the Order into his hands last night Albus, though it appears he was not yet ready to allow his own flesh to be slain. Pity.”
Albus glared at him. “Who?” Shock registered on his face as Severus told him of the eager young man who had joined their ranks last night after the successful raid on Amos Diggory’s house. Even Severus had not known that he had taken the mark before then.
“We must owl those still supporting us in the Ministry immediately. Discretion is essential at this time, just let them know there is a leak in their midst, a dangerous one.”
Severus knew that they could not reveal who the traitor was. It would point a finger straight back at him, for Voldemort would know he was the only one that could have passed on the information.
“It is more serious than you realize Albus,” Severus said quietly. “Voldemort accompanied us last night.”
There was silence for a moment as their eyes met in understanding. It was the first time Voldemort had joined in on the movements of the Death Eaters since his rebirth. He was growing stronger.
As they hastily wrote notes to owl to the remaining supporters in the Ministry, Severus remembered that it was Saturday morning. He quickly scribbled a note and summoned a house elf to take it to the potions classroom.
****
“See you at dinner,” Harry called as he and Ron headed out the doors for Hogsmeade. Almost all the students who were old enough were taking advantage of the glorious late May day and were going. She really didn’t mind staying behind. Keeping busy was her only salvation.
Pavarti and Lavender had asked her if she needed anything from the village. Normally they would not have been inclined to ask, however she knew they were still trying to placate her for last night.
****
They had cornered her in the dormitory as she was getting ready for bed. “Hermione,” Lavender gushed, “why on earth did David Sebastian ask you to go to Hogsmeade with him?” Hermione wondered if she had ever heard of tact.
“Perhaps he lost a bet?” Hermione told them sweetly, imaging the look on their faces if she told them the real reason. His interest in her was due to the fact that she had shagged him in the broom closet Thursday.
I hadn’t meant to; I hadn’t set out to do anything like that. I mean I do not want another male touching me that way, ever. Or do I? It seems my body has other ideas as the tremendous sexual urges flow through me, mixed in between anger and sadness.
I had been in the library that night doing some research that Professor McGonagall had suggested. With all this excess energy and sleep still evading me, I had questioned her about the NEWTS the day after OWLS were finished. She seemed positively giddy when I had talked with her about this. I guess she assumes I am all right once more, now that the ‘studious bookworm’ has returned.
I was hurrying back to the Gryffindor tower well past curfew, hoping not to run into Filch, when I bumped into David, a seventh year Ravenclaw prefect. Apparently he was returning from the prefect’s bath. His hair was wet and he had that fresh soapy aroma. “Sorry” I said quickly not looking at him, as I felt my body respond to that simple contact. Not that it needed any reason, it was one of those particularly nasty days where I felt I was no longer in control of the lust that coursed through my veins.
“Five points from Gryffindor for being out past curfew,” he said smiling, and I found that I couldn’t resist looking at him. “Best run along before someone else catches you.”
“And if I don’t?” I asked, giving him a good once over. I knew he had a bit of a reputation of being a ladies man. One did not share a room with the two gossips of Gryffindor and not know things like this. According to them he had taken over half the girls in Ravenclaw to the Astronomy tower.
He was tall and lean, with a shock of sandy colored hair and blue eyes and a very pleasant face. did did he have to have blue eyes, I thought, remembering another set of pale blue eyes. His smile faded a little and he told me he would take off more points and speak to Professor McGonagall if I dt. t. I smiled sultry at him. “What fun would that be? Perhaps you think of a better ‘punishment’?” Somewhere in my mind, I kept telling myself to run, but ignored it.
As his eyes flashed and a lopsided grin appeared on his face, I knew that the gossip had been true. He read my implication completely. And so after a bit I found myself in the broom closet.
I am still not sure if I enjoyed it or not, for by the time we were halfway through I remembered crying and fightingget get out of his embrace. I am sure it was a first for him, though he didn’t seem to mind.
“Oh really Hermione, you know you aren’t that bad,” Pavarti said. “Or least you wouldn’t be if you tried to tame that hair once in awhand and wore a little makeup.” Add another one who has no concept of tact, Hermione thought.
They ignored me as I finished getting ready for bed. ‘Shrews’ I thought bitterly, fighting the tears lingering behind my eyes. Damn, I wish I would quit crying over ever little thing.
I lay there listening to them talk and giggle over what they would do if David had asked them out. “Perhaps you could finally put the Contraceptus potion to use,” Lavender told Pavarti and they both giggled.
I felt a cold wave of fear flood over me. ‘You are so foolish Granger,’ I berated myself.
I had had unprotected sex. The Malfoys had taken care of that problem for me with that painful hex they used on me. But it had been over two months since the last time Draco had hexed me. Sighing I knew I would have to go to Madame Pomfrey and ask for the Contraceptus potion. I hope never to let another male touch me, ever again, but just in case. I cannot trust myself.
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