A Beastly Love (Harry Potter Fanfic)

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A/n: This chapter contains violence. You have been warned. 

Hermione's heart started to beat within her chest the moment the first scream caught her ear. She felt her body froze on the spot, unaware of what was happening. Suddenly a pair of arms grabbed hold of her as she was being pulled behind Scabior. 

"Stay behind me." He ordered, turning his attention on whatever was coming towards them. Hermione peered over his shoulder to figure out what was going on. She watched as the crowds shattered to the side as she saw Death Eaters walking through the camp. Hermione started to feel panic but also a bit of anger running through her. Betas walked over, circling the Death Eaters, who had their wands pointed out at them. She watched as they stopped a few feet away from the breakfast table. One of them took a step forward (who she recognize as Lucius) as he acted like he was some kind of tough guy. 

"What the bloody hell do you want? The war's over. The Dark Lord's dead." Scabior asked, his tone sound more deadly than his normal joking voice. Lucius glared back at Scabior as if he was furious that Scabior had the nerve to even think about talking to him. 

"I'm here to speak with your leader. Because the war has just begun again. The Dark Lord has returned." Lucius stated. Everyone of the pack began mumbling and talking among themselves of the news. Hermione felt her stomach twist into knots. How was this even possible? Harry turned the Dark Lord into dust. He should be dead no matter what. Scabior shook his head. 

"I'll take you to him." He claimed. Scabior moved his arm around as he gently pushed Hermione to walk alongside him while trying to block her from the Death Eaters'. However, not from their sight. 

"Miss Granger? Is that you?" Lucius spoke up. Hermione stiffened while taking a deep breath. She wasn't going to let this man make her feel scared especially not in her home. She turned herself to face Lucius, glaring him right in the eye. 

"It is, Mr. Malfoy." Hermione told him, carefully walking towards Lucius, till she was a foot away. He shook his head. 

"Why am I not surprise to see a filthy Mudblood like you hanging out with Half-Breeds." Lucius insulted her. Hermione could feel her anger start to grow as well as see the others growling towards the Death Eaters. It was like all the years of being insulted by people calling her a 'Mudblood' was finally getting to her. 

"You better watch your mouth, Lucius. I'm not the same little girl you met those years ago." Hermione warned him. He shook his head. 

"You're right. You're now a filthy Mudblood, who now walks around nearly naked and clearly enjoys whoring around with monsters." Lucius shot at her. She didn't know what came over her, but the next thing she knew was she raised her hand as she slapped him across the face. Lucius stumbled backwards, grasping his cheek, while he stared in shock to what she had done. 

He opened his mouth like he was going to say something until he reached down to his cloak and pulled out his wand. Before he could even get a spell out, the betas came rushing up to the Death Eaters and it became a battle zone. The Betas were throwing their fists and kicking and even bitting the Death Eaters who came back with their spells. Hermione felt a pair of hands grab her shoulders, causing her to shriek. She peered back to see Scabior pushing her towards him as he began to drag her out of there. They had gotten a few feet away when Lucius step right in with his wand point right at her. 

"I think it is time you learn your place Mudblood," Lucius growled as he opened his mouth to say a spell a loud growl echoed through their ears. For a mere moment, she didn't know what happened next... except that she was then covered in splatters of blood.