The True Heir of Dark

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Summary: Hermione discovers the truth about the war and her heritage. How will this affect her friends and the love of her life? R/R

The True Heir of Dark

Chapter 6

It had been two months since Severus had been kidnapped and sealed in his home at Spinner’s End. A new year had begun at Hogwarts. Draco, Harry, and Hermione didn’t return however. Tom had brought in private tutors to teach them their seventh year studies.

“Miss Riddle, are you alright?” Elaina Montoya, their potions tutor asked.

“No. I…I don’t feel so…” Hermione began.

Draco rushed over and caught her as she passed out. Harry and Elaina rushed to their side. Elaina quickly checked for a pulse. It was strong and steady. “Let’s get her to her room. I’ll notify Tom.” She ordered.

Draco swept Hermione into his arms and followed Harry upstairs. Elaina made her way toward the library. She took a deep breath and knocked. “Enter!”

“I’m sorry to interrupt Tom.” Elaina said as she entered.

“Elaina? I thought you were teaching the children.” Tom asked.

“Something happened. Hermione passed out. Harry and Draco have taken her upstairs.” Elaina explained.

“What!” Tom exclaimed.

He, Remus, Lucius, and Narcissa jumped to their feet. Elaina followed them as they rushed off toward Hermione’s room. Tom ran into the room and found Harry running a damp cloth over Hermione’s forehead and Draco holding her hand.

“Has she woken up?” Tom asked.

“No sir. What do you think happened?” Harry answered.

“I don’t know. Narcissa, you have medi-witch training, could you try to see what happened?” Tom requested.

Narcissa nodded. Harry and Draco moved out of the way. The rest of them stood near by Narcissa pulled out her wand and began a diagnostic spell. As the wand was lowered over her stomach and pelvic area, the wand changed two different colors. Purple over her stomach and blood red over her pelvic and vagina area.

“Oh god.” Narcissa gasped.

“What?” Tom demanded.

“First, Hermione is pregnant. About 3 months judging by the color. Second, she’s been raped. According to the color, I’d say she was raped about 2 months ago. That would mean it was right after she got pregnant.” Narcissa explained sadly.

Everyone froze. None of them could believe what she had just said. Harry was the first to come out of his stupor. He spun on his heel and left the room. Draco quickly caught up with him as Harry entered his room.

“What are you doing?” Draco asked.

“Getting my wand, then going to Hogwarts and killing that bastard Ron.” Harry hissed.

“Hold on one damned minute. You can’t just go rushing into this. What do you think that old man is going to do when you come bursting into Hogwarts? I’ll tell you, he’ll either kill you where you stand or lock you away somewhere. Right now, Hermione needs you.” Draco said.

“So I’m suppose to just let him get away with raping Hermione!” Harry yelled.

“No. First, let’s get Severus out of that house and back here to Hermione. After all, according to mum, the rape happened after she got pregnant. That means the baby is Severus’. Once Severus is here, then we can decide that assholes’ fate.” Draco replied calmly.

Harry dropped his wand to the carpet, then fell to his knees, and buried his face in his hands. Draco knelt beside him and gathered him gently in his arms. Trying to offer the dark haired wizard some comfort.

“Sshh. It’s going to be all right.” Draco whispered.

“I let her down. The day after she met Tom I saw Ron acting strange. The day after the Grangers’ died, she was quieter than normal and kept eyeing him in a weird way. I should have protected her.” Harry cried as he clung to Draco.

“It’s not your fault. Once we get Severus back, we will make sure that bastard gets what he deserves.” Draco whispered as he stroked Harry’s hair.

For half an hour Draco just held Harry. When he looked down, he found Harry sound asleep. Gently, he gathered the wizard into his arms and carried him over to the bed. Draco carefully placed Harry on the bed, removed his shoes and glasses, then tucked him in.

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure you and Hermione are safe. I won’t let anything happen to you two. Especially you. I…I love you.” Draco whispered.

“Draco.” Harry sighed in his sleep.

Draco leaned down and kissed Harry’s forehead. He turned and headed for the door, switching off the lights as he did. With one last look at the slumbering young man, Draco exited the room.

“How is he?” Lucius asked from his place against the wall.

“He’s asleep right now. He’s blaming himself for her rape.” Draco sighed.

“It’s not his fault. He’ll soon realize that. Hermione’s awake and she wants to see you.” Lucius said.

Draco nodded and made his way to Hermione’s room. When he entered, he found her sitting up in bed talking with Tom. “Hello Draco. Where’s Harry?” Hermione asked.

“He’s sleeping.” Draco answered.

“Oh. I guess I should have told him. After Ron raped me,…I…I just…tried to pretend…it never happened.” She sighed as a lone tear slid down her cheek.

“Hey, this isn’t your fault. I’ll tell you the same thing I told Harry; once we get Severus back, that bastard will get what he deserves.” Draco said as he placed his hand on hers.

“Thank you.” Hermione smiled.

“Well, I’ll leave you two alone to talk. Don’t forget what Narcissa said, you need to spend the rest of the day in bed and rest.” Tom instructed as he patted her knee.

“Yes dad.” Hermione chuckled.

Tom got up and left the two teens alone. Hermione faced Draco and just studied him for a moment or two. Once satisfied with her examination of the young man, she began to speak, “You love Harry don’t you?”

“You sure are straight foreword aren’t you.” Draco stated, avoiding her eyes.

“Just answer my question.” She said with a smirk.

“Yes; but what difference does it make? I mean, I know he’s gay, but he could never love me back.” He sighed.

“Look, Harry’s known very little happiness in his life. I think you need to tell him how you feel. You never know what could happen.” She advised.

“You think so?” He asked.

“Yes. Just don’t be afraid to take a chance.” She answered.

“Thanks.” He smiled. Hermione nodded. Draco kissed her cheek and hugged her. He then got up and left Hermione alone to get some rest. He made his way back downstairs to speak with Tom. They needed to get Severus. Hermione needed him now more than ever.

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“You ready?” Draco asked as he entered Harry’s bedroom.

“Yeah. Look, about earlier, I’m sorry. I was just so angry with what happened to Hermione that I wasn’t thinking clearly. I also wanted to say thanks for listening to me and comforting me.” Harry answered.

“You’re welcome. There’s something I need to tell you. Harry, I love you and have loved you for the past year now.” Draco blurted out.

Harry just stared at the blond. Unable to figure out what Harry was thinking, Draco lowered his gaze to the plush tan carpet. Harry smiled as he walked over to Draco. Slowly he raised Draco’s chin so that they were now looking into each other’s eyes. Then Harry kissed him.

Draco froze for a second, before his eyes fluttered closed and he began returning the kiss. They two stayed that way for nearly five minutes before they came apart gasping for air.

“I’ve been wanting to do that since our fourth year.” Harry gasped.

“I regret waiting so long to tell you.” Draco replied.

“Right now, we have to meet up with your dad and Remus. We can talk about our relationship later tonight. Oh, you’re staying in here with me. No ands, ifs, or buts about it.” Harry said forcefully. Draco just nodded.

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Severus was laying on the sofa reading. It had been 2½ months since he had been imprisoned in the house. There was still sentries posted outside, but since a new year had begun at Hogwarts, Albus had not been as focused as he had been at the beginning. He was jarred from his reading by the sounds of fighting outside. He jumped to his feet, drew his wand, and rushed to the window.

“Stop! Please!” Tonks pleaded as she and Mad-Eye Moody dropped their wands.

Harry and Draco pointed their wands at the two while Lucius and Remus took care of Percy and Kingsley. They quickly joined Harry and Draco. “We’re on your side,” Moody said.

“Why should we believe you?” Remus demanded.

“Malfoy, use Legilimency on us,” Moody growled.

Remus, Harry, and Draco nodded. Lucius took a deep breath and said the spell. From inside, Severus, watched and waited. A few minutes later Lucius, turned and faced the others. “They’re telling the truth,”

“Why didn’t you try to free Severus if you’re on our side?” Draco asked.

“We tried, but we can’t break Dumbledore’s wards. Otherwise, we would have,” Tonks answered.

“Let’s all try together,” Remus suggested.

Severus watched from the living room window as the six pointed their wands at the house. Severus withdrew his wand and removed his wards. Ten minutes later, the six entered the house.

“It’s about bloody freaking time,” Severus said.

“I see the solitude has done nothing for your personality,” Remus teased.

“Enough chit-chat. You five had better get going,” Moody ordered.

“Moody’s right. Get out of here,” Tonks added.

Lucius grabbed the one bag that Severus had placed his belongings in and stepped up beside Severus. Harry turned and faced Tonks and Moody. “Aren’t you coming with us?” he asked.

“No boy. Someone has to keep fighting from inside,” Moody answered.

“Draco, tell your mum I said to be careful,” Tonks said solemnly.

Draco nodded. The five wizards nodded to Moody and Tonks, then apparated away. Tonks let out a deep sigh. “I hope they are successful in bringing Dumbledore down,” she sighed.

“They will. Come on, we have to take care of business,” Moody said.

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Tom was waiting with Narcissa and Bella in the living room when the five returned. Narcissa ran to Lucius and hugged him. Bella smiled as she watched her sister and Lucius. Tom walked over and shook Severus’ hand.

“Welcome back son,” Tom said.

“Thanks. It seems that Moody and Nymphadora are on our side. They are fighting from within Dumbledore’s ranks,” Severus replied.

“That’s good news. At least we haven’t lost all of our family,” Bella said.

“Tonks said for you to be careful mum,” Draco added.

Narcissa nodded. Everyone sat down and Tom called for some food for Severus. As Severus ate, he saw how close Draco and Harry were sitting and that they were holding hands.

“I see you two have gotten closer,” Severus replied nodding to the two young wizards.

“Well, we have Hermione to thank for that,” Harry smiled.

“How is she Tom? Is she all right?” Severus asked.

Everyone fell silent. They weren’t sure how to tell him about Ron raping Hermione. He finally had enough of the suffocating silence. “What happened? Tell me,” he demanded.

“Well, earlier today during our potions session, Mione fainted. Narcissa ran a diagnostic spell and found out why. You’re going to be a father Professor Snape,” Harry explained.

Severus froze. He couldn’t believe what he had just heard. Hermione was going to have a baby. His baby. He looked to Narcissa for confirmation. She smiled and nodded.

“I…I don’t know…oh god,” he stuttered.

“Son, there’s more. Narcissa also found out that…Hermione was…god this is hard. Hermione was also…raped,” Tom said.

“WHAT! WHO DID IT!”

“Ron Weasley,” Remus answered quietly.

Severus jumped to his feet, withdrew his wand and made a beeline for the door. Lucius, Remus, Draco, Harry, and Tom quickly ran to block his path. “Get out of my way,” Severus hissed.

“Professor, I know how you feel. You can’t just run off and kill him. Hermione needs you now. Ron will get what he deserves. I swear he will. Right now, we need to focus on making plans for the battle,” Harry replied calmly.

Severus’ eyes locked with his godson’s boyfriend. He knew the young man was speaking the truth. Slowly, his wand arm fell limply to his side. With a heavy sigh, he placed his wand back in his pocket.

“Severus, right now I want you to go upstairs, unpack, grab a shower, then go to Hermione,” Tom ordered.

Severus nodded. He went and retrieved his bag from the floor by Lucius’ seat then left the room. The others let out a sigh of relief and decided to call it a night.

T.B.C