Semper Fi, Hermione

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Hermione was dazed and confused when she landed. She was so sore; everything just ached. She rolled over so she could see better and immediately wished she had not.

There were several Death Eaters around her. Lucius Malfoy, Rodolphus Lestrange and one she couldn't place, but she remembered seeing him when he fought at the Ministry of Magic. Shit, what was his name? Jugson, that was it.

"Look who‘s joined us," said a voice filled with an amused malice. A few sniggers were heard. "Let's not play sleeping possum, shall we, Mudblood? I know you are awake."

Hermione stiffened. Her hair was roughly pulled, forcing her neck back at a awkward angle, and she was pulled to her knees.
Jugson laughed, a richly evil one that sent chills running down her spine. As she struggled to get up, someone lifted her and threw her into Lestrange. He slapped her so hard her lip broke open and blood flowed freely, sending her staggering back into Jugson.

Hermione was cornered -- like a mouse toyed with by a cat; she searched around the small room. There were no windows, only a door that Malfoy was casual leaning against, and nothing else. Reaching for her wand and not finding it caused her further panic. Hermione let out a hair-curling scream of desperation. Laughter was their response.

Jugson grabbed both of her arms; he was tall enough that with little effort, she was on tiptoe, trying to keep her feet under her. Rodolphus lunged at her and punched her in the stomach. Hermione doubled over in pain, all the air having been knocked out of her body as tears streamed down her face.

"Welcome, Mudblood," Lucius drawled, "to my dungeon. I promise you will not enjoy your stay."

"As if I ever would enjoy the company of Death Eaters," Hermione gasped, knowing her situation was bad and hoping to figure a way out, she tried to buy a bit of time. Maybe Harry and Ron had realized she was missing; maybe the professors were on their way.
Lucius warded the door, a feral grin on his face. "Crucio!"

The pain was immense. Hermione’s muscles burned from pain, her very skin felt like it was being torn, inch by inch, from her body. Just as she thought she would die, the pain topped and suddenly as it had begun.

"That was to teach you your place: an insufferable Mudblood, nothing more. Did you think your friends would find you? Well, it doesn't matter now, we all know you are the brains of the three. I expect the Dark Lord will be quite happy with our efforts."
Jugson laughed again. "She doesn't know the half of it, does she Rodolphus?"

Lestrange grinned and said, "Don't worry little Mudblood, you will live to see your friends again. We will just make sure you are of no use to them." He stalked predatorily over to her.
"Who shall be first?"

"While a Mudblood is not worth much, I do believe I shall be. I spoke to the Dark Lord about this idea, my son brought her here, and this is my party after all," said Lucius Malfoy.

Jugson wrestled a screaming Hermione down, pinning her arms over her head. Rodolphus tore her robes off, grabbed a leg, and sneered. She tried to buck her attackers off with no success. Malfoy rent her cotton panties from her body, lifted her hips and penetrated her.

Her cries were endless though her struggles diminished. He broke her like a fragile china tea cup.

"Well, well a virgin Mudblood. Looks like I got a better deal than I thought. Who's next?"

Hermione prayed for death long before they had finished with her.
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Back at Hogwarts, things were abuzz. Harry, Ron and the twins arrived moments before the teachers and the rest of the students. Harry was already racing to the Headmaster's office, while Minerva spoke to the twins, her lips pursed into a moue of distaste and worry etched over her features as she grilled the twins like they were first-years, about what was going on.
Severus, walking so fast, his robes flew behind him, as if the hem was trying to keep up was following Harry to Professor Dumbeldore's office. Filius, running to attempt to keep up with Severus, gasped at the passing students, to return to their common rooms.

Harry, angry and frightened for his friend, outpaced everyone and arrived at Dumbledore's office first. His emotions were so badly out of control, he babbled almost incoherently.

"Hermione's, missing!" He gasped over and over. He remembered the fate of his Sirius, and still felt guilt about his death. This was much worse for him because he knew they should have stayed together to begin with. Harry was showing signs of shock; he was pale and shaky, and his pulse would have been off the charts, had anyone checked.

Severus, Filius, and Minerva entered closely followed by Ron and his brothers. Severus seeing the state Harry was in, barked out "Sit down, Mr. Potter!" which earned him an evil glare from Harry as he complied.

"We have a situation, Headmaster." Fillius said. It took a long time, but the situation was explained, everyone telling their own part. Severus, ended the discussion abruptly after the meat of the story by simply stating that this could never have happened if the group had stayed together.

Ron looked as if he were going to explode, but Professor McGonagall froze him with a stare. "For once, I must agree with Professor Snape. You were all supposed to stay together."
Ron slumped dejectedly; even his brothers were looking at Harry and him with shock and horror. Ron knew better himself. This was no game; they knew the risks, ignored them, and now Hermione was paying for not following the very rules designed to keep them safe. The boys were dismissed to their rooms with strict orders to stay there. No points were deducted as their punishment was the knowledge that they had put their best friend into mortal danger.

Dumbledore shook his head sadly as the boys left. They had to grow up so young. He and the teachers headed to the main gate and Apparated to Hogesmeade, where they met with the Aurors. The teachers used locator charms, talked to shop keeps and viewed the scene where Hermione was kidnapped. They could not find anything useful to find the girl. With heavy hearts they went back to Hogwarts and did the only thing they could. They waited.