Love's Journeys *COMPLETE*

Love’s Journeys

Chapter 5- Darkness Falls

“So, you’re fucking Snape are you? How fitting; the mudblood and the traitor. Now it’s time for you to see what happens when you cross a Malfoy.” Draco snarled as he stripped the last bit of cloth from Hermione’s trembling body.

“No! Get away from me! Help! Please someone help me!” Hermione screamed at the top of her lungs.

“Ha! Ha! Ha! Scream all you want Granger. There’s no one around to hear or help you now.” Malfoy snarled.

Hermione was shocked when she felt the back of Draco’s hand connect with her cheek. Before she could react his fist flew at her face and connected with the other cheek. She screamed as she felt pain surge through her face. Draco’s mouth slide down her jaw line and down to her neck, biting as he went. His hands were running up and down her body. Pinching and sliding roughly all over her.

Unlike Severus’s touch which was gentle and left her tingling with desire, Draco’s touch was rough and left her feeling filthy. She tried to struggle against the restraints that held her wrists in place, only to have Malfoy grab one wrist and twist it. Hermione screamed in agony as pain shot through her arm.

“Enough foreplay.” Malfoy said as slammed his hard cock into Hermione.

Hermione screamed at the pain she felt as he entered her roughly and continued to slam into her harder and deeper every time. Tears flowed like little rivers down her cheeks as Draco raped her.

‘Severus! Where are you! Please find me and help me!’ she screamed in her mind.


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Back at Hogwarts Severus and Remus were trying to find out where Hermione had been taken to. “Damnit! Why haven’t we been able to find anything?” Severus yelled as he collapsed into a chair in his sitting room.

“Severus, we will find her. I swear we will.” Remus said from his seat across from Severus.

“But in what condition? Draco has made it quite clear he not only wants Hermione dead, but wants to break her. Draco breaks things, just like Lucius liked to break things. I can’t and won’t lose her Remus.” Severus said while clutching his head in his hands.

“Severus I…” Remus began, but Severus interrupted.

“With Hermione I feel like everything I’ve done in my life doesn’t matter anymore. I can now see myself having a life and a future with her. That’s something I gave up believing in. I want her back Remus. If Malfoy does anything to hurt her, I’ll never forgive myself.” Severus added in a harsh whisper, like his very heart and soul were breaking.

Remus looked at the man sitting in front of him. He had never seen Severus Snape, ex-Death Eater, the vile potions master, and usually unemotional person in such a state before. He had no idea how to help Severus except to get Hermione back alive and in one piece. Just then Albus, Sirius Black, and Mad-Eye Moody came through the doors of Severus’s office.

“Any luck?” Albus asked.

“No. We spent an hour trying every trace spell the two of us know and nothing has come up. Whatever Draco Malfoy is using its strong and very powerful.” Severus said brokenly.

“Hello Remus.” Sirius said as he shook hands with his old friend. He cast a look at Snape who was standing over by Dumbledore. “What is wrong with him? He looks so…sad.” Sirius whispered to Remus.

“I’ll tell you someday; unless Severus says otherwise. It’s not my place to tell so don’t ask me and now is not the time for you to ask and push Snape’s buttons. Understand.” Remus said. Sirius nodded as he and Remus joined Albus, Moody and Severus.

“All right, Moody will come with me to my office while the three of you try again to find Miss Granger. We need to find her before Draco Malfoy harms her.” Albus said. Everyone nodded then Albus and Moody left the room.

“AAAGGGHHH!” Severus screamed as he threw a glass at the wall then collapsed into his chair with his face once more in his hands.

“Snape.” Sirius said.

“What is it Black? Here to laugh at me in pain? Is that why Albus brought you here?” Severus said harshly.

“No. I’m here to help find Hermione. I take it there is something going on between the two of you. If not then you really wouldn’t care or act the way you are right now.” Sirius said. Severus looked at Sirius for the first time since he arrived in his office. Sirius saw the tears in the other man’s eyes. “You care about her?” Sirius asked.

“I love her. She should be here in my arms right now. Not in the hands of that son-of-a-bitch Draco Malfoy!” Severus said as he rose to his feet and walked to the only window in the room.

Sirius was shocked but would sort his thoughts out later. Once they found Hermione that is. “We’ll get her back. I swear to you Snape. We won’t stop till she is here safe and sound.” Sirius said as he placed his hand on Snape’s shoulder.

Snape turned to look in Sirius’s eyes. He saw his words were sincere. In that moment the two reached an understanding. Severus extended his hand to Black who took it in a firm handshake. Finally these two men had started to form something other than hatred toward each other. Remus looked on smiling. All of a sudden Remus’ wand began to glow.

“I have something!” he yelled.

Sirius and Severus both ran to him. At the end of Remus’ wand there formed a window. Inside the saw Hermione tied down to a bed and she seemed to be unconscious if not dead. What really made the three men’s blood boil was the fact that Draco was laying over her raping her. Severus immediately knew where they were.

“Let’s get Albus and Moody. I know where they are.” Severus hissed his voice dripping with blind rage. The three of them flooed to Albus’ office and told Dumbledore and Moody what they had found.

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A few minutes later the five men were standing in front of the doors to the room where they had seen Hermione. Severus kicked the door open. All he found was the bed with a note lying on top of the sheets.

“Goddamnit! We missed them!” Severus screamed as he dropped the letter back to the bed.

Remus walked up to the bed and read the note. It read:

Severus,
Did you really think I would make it that easy for you? You should know me better than that Snape. I’ve had fun with your little mudblood whore. As a matter of fact I do believe the last time I got her off before I wrote this note she called my name and was begging me for more. How does it feel knowing you can do nothing but stand by and wait?
Draco Malfoy

“That little bastard!” Remus swore under his breath.

“Let’s get back to Hogwarts. There is nothing more we can do tonight.” Albus said sadly.

The five of them returned to Albus’ office. Severus immediately left the office and stalked toward the dungeons. It was late so the students were all in their common rooms or already asleep. As he reached the door to his classroom he saw something lying in front of the door. He instantly recognized that the object was in fact Hermione.

“Hermione! Hermione! Dear god what did that bastard do to you?” Severus cried as he raced to her and gently cradled her in his arms.

“S…Sev…Severus? Is…is that…you?” she asked weakly.

“Sshh. Save your strength my love. Let’s get you to Poppy.” He whispered as he hoisted her into his arms and began carrying her to the hospital wing.

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“Moony, Snape really loves her doesn’t he?” Sirius asked as he and Remus walked down the hall.

“Yes Padfoot, he does. And she loves him in return.” Remus answered.

Both men were worried about Hermione’s current conditions and whereabouts. Was she alive? Was she hurt? Before either could voice their opinions on the subject they heard the sound of quick and hurried footsteps coming from behind them. They turned around and there was Severus carrying Hermione who was in very bad shape.

“Dear god. Severus is she alive?” Sirius asked.

“For now; we have to get her to Poppy!” Severus cried as he, Remus, and Sirius quickly made their way to the hospital wing.

“Poppy! Poppy we need you!” Severus cried as the three men and unconscious woman burst through the hospital wing doors.

“What in the…Oh my god! Severus what happened to Miss Granger?” she demanded as Severus gently placed her on a bed.

“She…she was kidnapped by Draco Malfoy earlier this afternoon. It was my fault. Poppy will she be alright? Please tell me she will be all right.” Severus said.

“I don’t know. Severus, you must leave so I can work on her. Please. I’ll let you know how she is once I’m done. Please.” Poppy pleaded as she pushed Severus away so she could draw the curtain around the bed.

“I’m going to get Albus and Moody.” Remus said as Sirius rested a hand on Severus’s should while Severus sank in to a nearby chair with his head in his hands.

Within minutes Albus and Moody were there in the hospital wing waiting for word on Hermione’s condition. After nearly three hours of waiting Poppy finally came up to the men, looking tired and worried.

“How is she? Please tell me she’s alive.” Severus demanded hoarsely.

“She’s alive, unconscious, but alive. She has numerous bruises all over her body, she was been raped several times over, has three broken ribs, one cracked rib, a broken wrist, a deep cut on her head, a dislocated shoulder, some mild internal bleeding; which I was able to stop, and a broken ankle. I’ve done all I can for her. I have no idea when she will wake up. She should stay here but I feel something a little more comfortable will benefit her in the long run for her healing body.” Poppy explained.

Severus looked white as a ghost as he heard the extent of her injuries. He slowly walked over to her bedside and sat in the chair next to her bed holding her hand gently.

“Moody, I need you to have the Order get in touch with the Ministry. We need to find Draco Malfoy. I don’t think he would return to the school now, but we don’t know what’s his line of thought is at the moment. Begin searching for him using any means necessary to find him and capture him.” Albus instructed Moody.

“Of course. I’ll leave now.” Moody said as he turned and exited the hospital.

“Poppy, can she be moved?” Albus asked.

“Yes. I would rather her not stay on these uncomfortable cots. Although I would like her to be here so I can watch her, it would be more beneficial to her injuries if she were to be on a more comfortable bed.” Poppy explained.

“Of course, Severus, let’s move her out of here.” Dumbledore said gently resting his hand on Severus’s shoulder.

“O…okay.” Severus said barley above a whisper as he rose to his feet.

Dumbledore conjured up a stretcher and the three men gently lifted Hermione on to the stretcher as they left for Severus’s private quarters. Once Hermione was tucked into Severus’s bed, he sat in the chair beside his bed and continued to hold her tiny hand gently in his.

“Albus what do we tell Ron and Harry? No doubt the will be asking questions as to where Hermione is?” Sirius said.

“I know. We will tell them the truth. That Draco kidnapped Hermione and she is recovering. They do not know about Hermione and Severus. We want to keep that from as many people as possible at the moment. You understand of course don’t you?” Albus answered.

Sirius nodded his head as he watched his one time rival and enemy Severus Snape holding Hermione’s hand. He walked up to the man and pulled up a chair beside Severus. “Severus, don’t blame yourself for this. Hermione wouldn’t want you to do that and we both know it.” Sirius said.

“But I left her alone Sirius. I should have been there but no, I left her here alone and was out grading fucking papers. I thought I could protect her from Draco Malfoy. I guess I was wrong.” Severus said as tears filled his eyes.

All Sirius Black could do was place his hand on Severus’s trembling shoulder and stay at Hermione’s side along with Severus. “Albus, you will need to find someone who can take over my classes. I won’t leave Hermione’s side. I won’t let her out of my sight until she is fully recovered.” Severus said in a voice that left no room for argument.

“I’ll see what I can do Severus. Please take care of her my boy.” Albus said patting Severus’s shoulder and then leaning over and kissing Hermione’s forehead gently before returning to his office. Remus pulled up a chair on the other side of Sirius.

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The three men sat and watched over Hermione’s prone figure throughout the night. Each one taking turns resting, although it took more persuasion to get Severus to sleep. When Severus finally agreed to sleep, he climbed into the bed and wrapped his arms around Hermione’s body holding her as tightly and as closely as he could, considering her injuries.

“Come back to me Angel. I couldn’t live without you here. Please love return to those of us who love you.” Severus whispered as he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

“He really does love her. I never thought I would see it.” Sirius whispered to Remus.

“Yeah I know what you mean. You can’t tell Harry about Severus and Hermione. Only you, me, and Albus know about them. Well, I’m sure Moody knows he’s good at reading people like that. Hermione is of age but there are people who won’t accept it at first; especially Ron and Harry.” Remus said.

“I see nothing wrong with it. I can’t believe I just said that but it’s what I feel. If they love each other then what’s the problem? Not that Severus would care what people thought. But having Harry and Ron accept it would mean so much to Hermione.” Sirius said.

“I agree but all the same keep this to yourself.” Remus nodded as he and Sirius kept a silent vigil over Hermione while Severus rested with her finally back in his arms.

T.B.C