Lions Vs Snakes

Chapter Twenty Two

Hermione helped Ron and Harry stand up. They were still very shaken up after having the cruciatus used on them. 

"Hermione," Ron stated, "I really love the idea of getting out of this bloody dungeon but there's three of us with only one wand and tons of death eaters out there. Not to mention Harry's Voldemort loving boyfriend." 

Harry gave Ron the look that screamed "I can't wait for us to escape with our lives just so I can kill you." 

"I am aware of that Ronald but we can't just sit around here waiting." Hermione snapped. She was in full blown fighting mode.

"Alright there should be about two guards in the front of the door just up the stairs. If we can take them out then we'll at least stand a fighting chance." Hermione was already barking orders at the boys. "We've gotten out of here before. We can do it again. Let's go."

The frizzy haired girl stalked off in the direction of the doors. The two boys looked at eachother than quickly followed her to the doors.

When the group quietly reached the top of the steps they saw the two guards Hermione had mentioned earlier. Using the wand that they had obtained from Bellatrix, Hermione swiftly took out the two deatheaters without them even fighting back. They were always so oblivious.

Carefully the group tiptoed around the now unconscious deatheaters. 

"What's the bright idea this time Hermione?" Ron fussed. "What are we supossed to do now?"

"Now. We get out of here." Hermione stated as if it were obvious. 

"No. I can't leave Draco." Harry whispered loudly. 

Hermione huffed and rolled her eyes. "Harry we haven't any choice okay? And do you really think he is on our side? After everything he did in the war, in Voldemort's name?" 

"Oh yeah because everything your boyfriend did is just excusable?" Harry didn't care who could hear. Let the deatheaters kill him for all he cared. "Killing people in HIS name. Killing Dumbledore?!"

Hermione was crying. The silent tears that meant true pain. Wasn't it true? For both the young Gryffindors. They were both head over heals for Slytherins that they weren't even sure what side they were on. For all Harry and Hermione knew they were being used, manipulated into believe a false tale. 

Hermione could see the pain growing in Harry's eyes. Even if it all was a lie, it was all they had. "Fine. We'll try to find Draco. But we need to find Severus too." 

Ron and Harry looked at each other then at Hermione. "Deal." Harry responded. 

This was it. They were going to find Draco and save him and then Harry wouldn't have to worry anymore. Draco would be safe in his arms again.