Our Paths Cross Again

Author’s Note: Hermione is going to be a bit dark. This doesn’t follow with OTP or HBP. Sirius Black is alive and in my story Severus is a pure blood. Just so you know.

Disclaimer: I don’t own anything you recognize. So please don’t sue.

Summery: It’s been six years since Hermione left Hogwarts. She’s been doing a secret mission for the Order. Suddenly she and Severus are thrown together. Will they be able to work together or will they end up killing each other? R/R

Our Paths Cross Again

Chapter 3

It had been a little over a month since Remus, Severus and Sirius had arrived. Severus and Hermione had finally finished with the potions research. They still argued, but had somehow managed to get their work done. Hermione had just finished sealing the package with the research, potion ingredients and the instructions to brew the potion to send to Albus.

“That should do it. Now the hard part, brewing the potion. Then the Order will be protected.” Hermione said.

“What would you know about needing protection? You’ve never been on the receiving end of the Death Eaters.” Severus hissed.

“You’d be surprised.” she said with a dark look in her eyes.

“You have no idea what they do to little know-it-alls like you.” he said.

“I have a very good idea.” she said quietly as she left the room.

That night Hermione sat talking with Remus and Sirius while Severus concentrated on his meal. He would never admit to anyone but himself, but Hermione really was brilliant. He couldn’t believe that she had done everything on her own. He hadn’t found a single mistake in her calculations or the instructions to brew the potion.

Hermione had sent Albus everything on the potion. The next morning she, Remus, Severus and Sirius were returning to Hogwarts. It would be the first time she had set foot inside the castle in nearly six years.

Suddenly, an alarm sounded. Before they could even stand up fully from the table, six Death Eaters appeared in the dinning room. Severus, Sirius and Remus were quickly bound and gagged, while four of the Death Eaters grabbed Hermione by her legs and arms and took her away.

“LET ME GO! GET YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF OF ME!” Hermione screamed.

She saw a makeshift alter in the middle of the living room. She knew what was coming. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Severus, Remus and Sirius being levitated into the room and placed on the floor.

“Well, well. Looks like your little game is up BROTHER.” Lucius Malfoy said.

Hermione then knew, as did Severus, Sirius and Remus. Voldemort knew the truth about Severus being a spy. Hermione began struggling even more as they placed her on the alter. Hermione began fighting, but they were holding her down too tightly. Once she was tied down she watched as Lucius walked up to her.

“Now you little mudblood. It’s time to pay for all the trouble you have caused the Dark Lord.” Lucius said with a twisted smile as he slid the back of his hand over her cheek.

“Go to hell!” Hermione growled as she spit in his face.

“BITCH!” Lucius roared.

Lucius backhanded her hard. Hermione saw stars for a second before turning to face Malfoy yet again. He was furious. He snapped his fingers and her clothes melted away. Hermione just stared into his grey-blue eyes.

“Time to have some fun boys. Avery, you go first.” Lucius said with an evil look.

On the floor Remus, Severus and Sirius began struggling even more. Severus knew what was going to happen. True he couldn’t stand Granger but she didn’t deserve this. No woman did.

‘Come on! I’ve got to get loose! I’ve got to stop this!’ Severus screamed in his head.

“Now you get what’s coming to you mudblood.” Avery said.

Remus, Sirius and Severus had no choice but to watch as Avery began to rape Hermione. Hermione didn’t scream, cry, nothing. She kept her eyes defiantly on her rapist. As Avery slammed his cock into her, he also slapped her face as well as landed a few punches to her ribs. Once he ejaculated, it was Randolph LeStrange took his turn.

Remus was crying as he screamed into the gag that covered his mouth. Sirius was cussing it sounded like. Severus was simply struggling against his bonds. He looked up just as the last Death Eater, Lucius Malfoy, took his place.

“You think you’re so strong you little wench. We’ll see.” Lucius growled.

Severus couldn’t understand how Hermione was still conscious, let alone not crying out. He knew that most women had passed out long before this. He could see the blood flowing from her lips, the cut above her eye and the numerous cuts up and down her body.

Again, Hermione kept her eyes on her rapist. Her eyes were so swollen, she could barely open them, but she refused to give the bastards the satisfaction of seeing her beaten. For ten minutes Lucius raped her. As he came, he grabbed her left arm and twisted. The audible sound of bone breaking echoed throughout the room. Hermione never flinched. Lucius climbed off her, cleaned himself and walked to Severus.

“Tell your precious Dumbledore that his days are numbered. As are yours BROTHER.” Lucius hissed as he grabbed Severus by the hair and stared him in the eye.

Severus stared evilly back at the platinum blond haired man. Lucius released his hair, walked back to his fellow Death Eaters, and they left. Once gone the bonds that tied Severus, Sirius, and Remus were released. Severus rushed to Hermione and felt for a pulse.

“She’s alive. We’ve got to get to Albus now.” Severus ordered.

Hermione had all her things shrunk and placed in her purse. Sirius grabbed it off the coffee table. Severus wrapped her in his cloak while Remus grabbed the port key. The four disappeared. The reappeared a few seconds later in Albus’s office.

“What in Merlin’s name happened?” Albus demanded as he rushed to them.

“Six Death Eaters appeared at the cottage. Albus she needs Poppy now.” Severus answered.

Albus nodded. The five hurried to the hospital wing. Luckily all the students were in their houses. Severus burst into the hospital wing, which was thankfully empty.

“Poppy! It’s an emergency!” Albus called out.

Poppy came rushing out. She immediately told Severus to lay her on the cot. Severus, Sirius, Remus and Albus moved away so Poppy could work on Hermione. Severus began pacing. He hoped they had gotten Hermione there in time. Two hours later Poppy sighed and approached them.

“I don’t understand how, but she’s alive. Her left arm was broke, her right wrist broken, three broken ribs, the rest severely bruised, she’s been raped at least six times, severe bruising all over her body, a mild concussion, and mild internal bleeding.” poppy reported.

“Will…will she be all right?” Remus stuttered.

“Yes. I have given her a blood replenishing potion, a dreamless draught and a sleeping potion. She will be unconscious for at least a week. You three got her here just in time. In the morning I will move her to a private room.” Poppy answered.

“I suggest we all get some rest. Severus come with me. Remus, Sirius, you can use your usual rooms here.” Albus said.

Severus silently followed Albus. They entered his office and both sat down. Albus summoned a bottle of Fire Whiskey and two glasses. Severus gratefully downed his first glass then poured another.

“Severus, what happened?” Albus asked.

“We were eating dinner. Suddenly the alarm sounded. Before we even moved fro the table Lucius, Randolph, Avery, Nott, Dolohov, and Gibbons showed up. Lupin, Black and myself were magically bound and gagged. Avery, Nott, LeStrange and Dolohov grabbed Miss Granger.

“There was an alter set up in the living room. The three of us were forced to watch as she was tied down. The first to rape her was Avery. We tried to get loose but couldn’t. Miss Granger never let out a single sound. No matter what they did. I couldn’t believe that she remained conscious through the whole thing. She just kept stare each one in the eye as they took turns. Albus, the Dark Lord knows I'm a spy.” Severus explained in a non-emotional voice.

“Hermione is a very strong witch Severus. That’s why I chose her. Severus, you need to get some rest. Tomorrow, you will begin teaching once more. Hermione will be just fine. I have also sent the potion information to your private study. Hermione will use the chambers next to yours. And Severus, don't worry. As long as your are here, Tom can not get to you.” Albus sighed.

Severus nodded. He finished his drink, got to his feet and walked out. He reached the sanctuary of his private chambers. A roaring fire was burning in the fireplace. He walked to his desk, grabbed the package of the potion information, pulled out the first note book and began reading. He needed something to keep his mind off the strong young witch laying unconscious in the Hospital Wing.

T.B.C