Darkest hour.

So just a little note before you begin, kind of a way to get people to were I am with this story. It goes with the books, differnce being that, no one cept order members know that snape is a double-agent. Most things will explain them self, such as it being after the 6th book, just there was no half bloof prince, and draco didn't help Voldemort. Hope that helps a little. If after a few chapters you still get confused just ask an I'll explain. n.n


Darkest hours.

Chapter 1
Hermione looked out into the black night, trying to understand the feeling she had. Turning back to her notes she crabbed a biscut off the plate, taking a few bites of it, she continued to go through the research that they had made. She was sure that there must be some sort of clue telling them were the could find the 5th horcruxes. It was too long till she was distracted once again but a light tapping on the window.

"Hedwig!" She gasp as she ran towards the window to let in the familiar snowy, white owl. Hedwig flew onto the the bed landing beside the scrolls, sticking out her leg with the scroll attached. Hermione walked over the the owl, petting her once before taking the scroll, looking at the familiar writing, her sence of foreboding seemed to increase. "Thanks girl, help yourself to one." She indicated the plate, which the owl greatfully helped herself to.

Turning her attention back to the scroll in her hands, she undid the seal and began to read the letter. After a quick read through it, she ran out of the room, just as the owl was taking flight again, she bolted up the stairs barging into the room on the top floor. "Ron! Wake up!" She yelled just above a whipser, trying not to wake anyone else in the house. "Wake up, Ron." She repeated while shaking him.

"Whhaattt..." was the grumble that came from under the orange comforter.

"Harry sent us a letter. I think you should read this."

Hearing the mention of their friends name Ron bolted up in bed, his bright red hair was messed from having the blankets up over his head. "Why didn't you say something?" He took the letter that she was holding out for him to read.


Hermione and Ron,

I have to go for a few days. The Dursleys refuse to let me stay here by myself. They figure I'll either burn the house down or try to steal or destroy something. We are going to visit relatives. I can already hear what you guys are thinking. Don't worry, I have my wand with me, even if I have to hide it from them.

I won't be able to stay in contact with you guys while I am gone. Vernon threatened a lot of pain if my aunt saw any owls flying into or around the house. Also don't go telling people about this, it's bad enough that they have to act as a 'baby-sitter' when we go searching.

I will be gone for just a few days, I should be back the day before the train leaves, Vernon would hate to have me around any longer then what is necessary. I will owl you to let you know that I am safe, and we can discuss anything else further on the train, the following day.

HP.
The snake runs rampet in the gardens.


Ron smiled seeing the code for the week, and knowing it was Harry. They had gone with codes, due to the risks now adays. It was too easy to forge a letter in some one elses writing, causing you to be easily taken out by the enemy. Ron looked up at Hermione, "Ok, so what's the problem?"

"He's not allowed to leave! You heard Dumbledore, its for the same reason Harry wouldn't risk coming here for the holidays. "

"'Mione, he will be fine, plus some fresh air will do him good." Ron tried to give her a reassuring smile, but feeling like he failled when she frowned deeply at him.

"What if one of them get him." She glared at him.

"Come on 'Mione, they are no better then his relatives. I don't care what anyone thinks, give Harry 2 or 3 Death Eaters and he can take care of them, give him his 'family' and he is in even more danger. Atleast with the Death Eaters he's allowed to strike back."

Hermione frowned sitting on the edge of the bed. "I know Ron, but still, I can't help but feel like this isn't right. Something is telling me that this is not going to end in a good way."

Ron snorted, "When does it ever end a good way when Harry stays with those muggles."

After a while of sitting in silence hermione let out a breathe in fustration. "Gaaahhh, why won't he just let us tell someone? Why must you boys be so stuborn."

"Hey! What did I do."

"Never mind, I'm going to look over the notes some more." She leaned over and layed a chaste kiss on Ron's lips.

Ron smiled, he was happy that he and Hermione hooked up, they had felt guilty about it, so they were a little nervous about tell Harry, but being a good friend he smiled and said he had no trouble with it. Hermione gave him one of her 'Don't-lie-to-me' looks. He just waved a hand in the air saying that it was about time they had hooked up. Ron thought that Harry would be angry because he would be dating 'Mione leaving Harry single. There friend just smirked at them saying that as great looking as Hermione had turned out, she wasn't his type, after some persuading Ron was shocked to find out that Harry was gay, while Hermione gave a look as if she had known that all along.

Glancing at his girlfriend he couldn't help but agree with Harry. Their friend had grown up nicely, she was shorter then the two buy a few inches, but had filled out rather nicely, with a decent cheast size, not too big, but nor was it near small, and curving in all the right places, she could really make heads turn.

As Hermione gave Ron one last smile before leaving the room, she saw him lift the sheet back as a silent invitation to join him. She knew she shouldn't but figured if she got up early enough then no one in the house would know or atleast mention it. Slowly she climbed under the sheets curling up to Ron. She rested her head on his shoulder, draping an arm across his well defined abs, as he put an arm around her pulling her flush against is body. Nuzzeling into him she pulled the blankets right up to her chin as she drifted off too sleep, with Ron following shortly behind.


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The blond figyre stood calmly at the bookshelf, appearing to be desiding which book to read, to any passer-by, but on the inside it was different. He was fuming! He could believe his father would just give him away so freely. The Malfoy heir dot not become a pet for some snake! He needed to contact his godfather. He knew his godfather was one of the only people that would help him. He knew his godfather was a Death Eater, but the fact that Dumbledore would allow him to work at the school told him that there was more to it. He would bet his life on the fact that he was a double-agent. Well actually the more he thought about it, that was exactly what he was doing.

After hearing the sound of the dungeon door closing, and knowing his father would be busy for the next little while, he took this as his one, and without a doubt only chance. Walking a few steps over to the fireplace he threw in a handful of floo powder. Watching the flames turn a green he got down onto his knees, stuck his head into the cool flame and spoke clearly, "Hogwarts, Severus Snape quarters." Closing his eyes he felt the familiar spin as he went through the floo channel. He waited for the spinning to stop before opening his eyes and glancing around. Looking towards the unvacant sofa and chair, he disided to call out to his professer. After a few moments he heard approaching foot steps.

After entering the room, Severus saw the head of his godson in the fire. Hidding his suprise, as well as the well of emotions going through him he walked towards the fireplace. "What can I do for you Draco?"

"Have you heard what the Dark Lord wants?"

"You mean other then Albus's golden boy?" He said with distane.

"Yes, appereantly father has agreed to give me to Him as a pet." Drace spat out.

"And I am guessing that you do not wish to serve our Dark Lord anymore." Sev frowned, he hated talking to his godson like this, but when it came to the Dark Lord he had a reputation to keep in the eyes of certain people. He knew that Draco was neutral when it came to the war.

"Father has been telling people that I would join once I turn of age, without asking me! You know that I am neutral or if I must choose then I'll side with the Light, it's better then following some crazy snake."

"Why are you telling me this? Are you not afraid that I will go to the Dark Lord, or your father, with this information?" He couldn't understand why Draco was willing to risk his safety.

"I know that you are a double-agent, and I would guess that you are really working for the light side." Draco spoke as calmly with a smirk as if he was talking about the out come of a quidditch match.

'Well that explains why he would come to me.' Severous crouched down infront of the fire, the action telling Draco, how serious this was. "Are you serious about siding with the light? You risk you father's life, as well as your mothers and your own."

Draco snorted, "As I see it, either way my life is in danger. As for my father and mother, well mother is basically a whore for the Death Eaters as I am sure you already know, and I willing to guess that father has done many services for the Dark Lord to be on such good terms with him. I don't see them as parents. Parents are suppost to love their children, if that was the case then I would not be in this position."

'Damn, the brat has a point.' Severus frowned. "Well if that is your choice then we don't have much time. Albus will accept anyone to the light side, feeling the more people we have the better our chances. With you being a Malfoy, you are going to have a little more trouble to get them to believe you. I believe after we talk to Albus you should think about putting past rivaleries behind you, and make friends with the Harry. "

Draco resisted the urgy to question why his godfather had just said Harry instead of Potter, the boy, or any other of the many names he has for him, but figured you would look into that some other time.

Severus stood up, taking a step back from the fire. "Once you have the chance, leave the mannor, we will discuss what will need to be done to keep you safe until school begins, and anything else that will need to be taken care of." Severus watched the blond nod before disapearing. He would need to fire call Albus, and begin to explain things to him.




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A/N: Well there you have it, the first chapter. Sorry if you don't like it, was sitting in school when the story came to me, and have just been running with it. I hope you enjoy it just as much as I am. I know same idea. Well after awhile, idea's will tend to repeat just in different forms. In my case it's a little bit of the way i think things should go. Ahahahaha.