Chapter 54

Moondrop curled up into a ball beside my bed as I set and talked to everyone.

"Ah Miss Potter, awake I see." Dumbledore said as he wakes into the room.

"Got enough sleep." I said shrugging my shoulders.

"Do you believe you are ready to.. discuss the incident?" Mad-eye asked from behind him.

I took a sip of water and gulped it down as fast as I could.

"Yea... I think so." I said as I set my glass down.

"Do you know where you where?" Mad-eye asked as Tonks took my hand in hers.

She squeezed my hand and I sent her a gentle smile.

"I was in a dark room. There wasn't any windows. But when I made it outside... it was a mansion of sorts. I think maybe Malfoy's house." I explained.

"You think?" Dumbledore asked with a frown.

"Can you shut the door, Snape. What I'm about to say can't leave here." I said looking around the room.

Snape nodded his head and shut the door and used a sound proof charm on the walls.

"When we arrived back in September, Draco pulled me aside. He took me to the prefect's bathroom to talk to me." I explained with a frown.

"What did he need to talk to you about?" Remus asked with a frown.

"He was warning me, about Bellatrix."

"That's why you said that you owed him." Harry mumbled as I nodded my head.

"He told me that she was coming for me. I just thought that I was safe and had time to prepare for her. But I wasn't expecting Greyback and I wasn't expecting to be grabbed at the Burrow." I said with a sigh.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Tonks asked angrily.

"You all had enough on your minds. Anyways, I was knocked out, and when I came too, I was in a dark room tied to a chair. The dark lord came to talk to me. He wanted to know everything I knew about Harry. I guess he realized I wouldn't join him, so he ordered them to torture me." I said with a sigh.

"But how did you escape?" Remus asked with a frown.

"And why do you believe it was the Malfoy Manor?" Molly asked softly.

"A woman came in and handed me a knife. She told me that Greyback would be the only one coming in today, which... meant that it wasn't going to be a fun day." I said closing my eyes.

I heard Tonk take in a deep breath and I opened my eyes and let out a sigh.

"It was Draco's mother." I explained.

"Narcissa, released you?" Snape asked in shock.

"Yes. She told me where not to go and... when I was escaping I ran into Draco. He pulled me into his room and them told me to climb out the window. Let me punch him to make it look like I fought him. Next thing I know I'm running and then I'm in Hogsmeade." I said as I closed my eyes.

"I see, so Draco saved you?" Harry asked in shock.

"Like I said, he isn't all that bad." I said with a small smile.

"Why didn't you tell me when I asked you?" Harry asked sitting in the edge of my bed.

"Because I swore I wouldn't say anything about what all he has told me. Harry, Draco doesn't have a choice. Either he does as the dark lord asks or his family will be killed. He is scared and he and his mother took a great risk saving my life." I said sadly.

I reached for my water but found it hard to pick up. I let out a sigh and moved my hand away from it. Percy walked over to me and picked it up and brought it to my lips. I took a sip and silently thanked him.

"Okay, that is enough for today. I think you all best return to your dorms. We will stay with her." Percy said as he put my drink down.

I watched as they left, leaving me with Tonks, Remus, George and Fred, and Mr and Mrs Weasley.

"Need anything?" Percy asked as he set on the edge of my bed.

"Some sleep."

The Twins turned to Mad-eye and Dumbledore and shot them a look.

"You heard her." George said with a frown.

"She's tired, no more questions." Fred finished crossing his arms over his chest.

"Very well. We will talk more when you are better." Dumbledore said as he turned and left the room, Mad-eye behind him.

"Didn't have be so mean." I mumbled as he fixed my pillow.

"You shouldn't be so nice. You're suppose to be a Slytherin." Percy said with a chuckle.

"Yea yea, is the ministry mad that you are here with me?"

"The ministry can kiss my arse. You are my main focus right now." Percy said taking my hand.

I felt Tonks moved a strand of hair out of my face and I closed my eyes.

"You okay?" Tonks asked softly.

I turned to look at her and smiled softly. I felt like I could breath as I stared up at her. The whole time I'd been captured, I thought that she had been hurt or worse, killed.

But to see her with my own eyes and to see her safe and sound, was a relief in itself.

"Draco, came into the room one time... he snuck some water in. You know, I begged him to tell you all that I was dead... I begged and pleaded, but he told me he couldn't... because he knew I'd escape. Said I always escaped." I said with a shaky sigh.

"And you always do." Remus said rubbing Tonk's back.

"Had she not helped me... I wouldn't be here. Mum, I wouldn't have been able to hold out for one more day. I knew it and I had already accepted the fact that I would die. That I'd never see any of you again... I-"

Tonks pulled me into a hug and I closed my eyes, tears streamed down my face as I cling to her. She kissed the top of my head and let out a sigh.

"I never stopped looking for you, non of us would have until we found you or until we were dead." Tonks whispered as she laid beside me.

I nodded my head and closed my eyes, falling fast asleep in Tonk's arms.

Before I knew it, it was morning and I was woken up by breathing. I set up and looked around, I saw that everyone was gone and I was alone.

"Tonks?" I asked as I stood up.

I looked around and walked towards the door. As I went to open it I heard footsteps.

"Did you really think you could escape me?"

I turned around and let out a scream as I saw Greyback behind me. I soon felt arms grab me and I clawed at them, trying to break free.

"It's me! It's Percy! Ebony, you are safe!"

My eyes snapped open and I saw Percy above me. He was staring down at me as he pinned me down, he had claw marks up his arms and on his face.

"You're safe." He said as he tried to catch his breath.

I let out a sigh and shut my eyes. I tried to calm my breathing but couldn't. Percy let go of me and climbed off of the bed.

"Sorry.. so..."

"It's okay, a few scratches won't kill me." He mumbled as he rubbed my shoulder.

"Where is-"

"Talking to Dumbledore. Fred and George had to go back home." He said as he set back down.

"I'm sorry, I thought you were..."

"It's okay, don't worry bout it. I can take it." He said as he sent me a smile.

"Percy.... He um... he-"

"I know... I know, love." He said as he took my hand in his.

Tears streamed down my face and I covered my eyes with my fist. I let out a sob as I covered my mouth.

"I promise you, no one will ever hurt you again. I won't let them." He whispered kissing my forehead.

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