A pirouette in the dark

I see the stars through me

Tired mechanical heart

Beats till the song disappears

Somebody shine a light

I'm frozen by the fear in me

Somebody make me feal alive

And shatter me!

Shatter Me by Lindsey Stirling (Feat. Lzzy Hale) (Nightstep version on YouTube)

[Hermione]

My body ached as I woke. When had I fallen asleep? What...? I couldn't move, my feet didn't feel anywhere near the ground. That was when I opened my eyes in a panic. I was in a graveyard it seemed. I tried to struggle but it was no use, I was bound by magic and hanging in the arms of a statue. It was only then that I noticed another's presence.

"It's finally time!" My eyes found a pudgy figure.

"Well hello rat. Found a nice home have you?" I sneered at the man. Weak creature.

"S-Silence! It- it is I who will have the last laugh." It said before dropping something into the bubbling cauldron.

It lifted it's wand and levitated a bone into the cauldron.

"Bone of the father... unwillingly given"

"Flesh... of the servant willingly sacrificed" There was a moments hesitation before a hand joined the mix. Kinky.

"Blood of the enemy... forcibly taken" I growled as it came close and sliced into my arm.

"The Dark Lord... shall rise again." Great. The mix caught fire and the pathetic worm ran for cover.

A figure started to form in the fire, it grew till it was the size of a normal person. Black smoke swirled around it, covering the form as it touched the ground. Thank you, didn't need to see something disgusting.

Lord Voldemort stood before me now, for once, fully human-ish.

He turned to me abruptly, walking till he stood directly in front of my hanging form.

"Hermione Granger. We meet again." When I made no move to speak he twirled around and called out to his followers.

They appeared one by one, circling their newly reborn master. When every spot was filled in the circle Voldemort spoke.

"Welcome my friends, it has been... far too long." His voice was friendly but the entire circle tensed visibly. The silence hung in the air before flashes of light lit the graveyard. Screams and cries rang through the night air.

I zoned out after that. The drama meeting would likely continue for a while. I was brought to attention when a voice addressed me.

"Hermione Granger. It is I now who has the upper hand. And tonight I will get rid of the problem. Tonight after you perish, nothing will stand in my way to get the boy. With you gone, Harry Potter will fall and I will rise." He waved his wand, releasing me. I fell to the floor, landing on my feet. My wand was thrown at me.

"Pick it up. I want to see the hope fade from your eyes when you realize that it is I who is stronger. That it will be me who kills you."

I picked up my wand and the battle began. I had no doubt that he was strong, but so was I.

"Stupify!" I flung the first spell. I just needed to find an opening so I could run back to the cup. Even if I brought Voldemort down there was still all his followers watching. Even with all my strength there was no way I could take down all of them.

He easily batted my spell away before flinging a cutting spell my way. I shielded against it before casting a bludgeoning spell that was quickly followed by a disarming spell. Voldemort seemed surprised by this as he barely got up a shield in time. Underestimating me is a bad thing to do.

Voldemort laughed mockingly. "So, the bitch is smarter than she looks." More laughter could be heard around the graveyard as the Death Eaters followed their master.

He cast three spells at me in quick succession. My shield held for the first two but the third shattered my shield. Luckily, I was quick enough so that it only caught my shoulder. I hissed as blood dripped down my arm. Dammit.

"The time is near!" He yelled before sending a Avada my way. I met the jet of green with a stupefy. The spells met briefly before reacting and exploding in the middle. Now was my chance. The circle filled with smoke and I ran toward the cup. I heard a roar of rage before I disappeared again.

(Outside the maze)

I was plopped right in front of the maze on my back. The crowd roared and claps were heard all around me. The adrenaline seemed to wear off as my arm flared in pain. I gripped my arm as I struggled to stand. My clothes were ragged and torn, soaked in my blood. The cheers and noise started to taper off when they noticed Minerva and Fleur franticly making their way toward me, having no doubt smelled the blood as soon as I appeared. Someone screamed in the stands and the air was filled with an array of different sounds compared to the ones before.

Minerva made it to me first as she was standing near Dumbledore. Fleur, a close second, coming from near her Headmistress.

Minerva was already waving her wand, healing my cuts and bruises. Fleur was gripping my face in her hands.

"What has happened? You grabbed the Cup when I last saw you. I expected to see you here when I arrived back but you were not." I clasped her hand in mine before brushing both my mates aside gently. I stepped forward.

"Voldemort has returned." I spoke strongly and with conviction. The crowd was in uproar, Barty and Dumbledore trying to calm the crowd. Moody limped over to me and grabbed my arm. He was trying to pull me away but I noticed something. I had never been this close to the Professor before but now that I was, a familiar smell filled my nose. I quickly yanked my arm out of his grasp and stunned him before a question could even form in his head. Some of the teachers and students had noticed what had happened and there was more chaos. Some of the teachers were making their way over to me but I was quicker. I dug into the pocket of the fallen person and took a swig from the flask. In a moment, there were two Moodys. The Professors were in shock before they changed their course and bound the person on the floor. Dumbledore told Snape to fetch some antidote. His robes swirled as he walked back to the castle briskly.

"What is going on?" Dumbledore asked, a hand on my shoulder.

"I recognized the smell on his breath." He nodded. My Mates were silently standing at my side as we waited for Snape to return. The Headmaster had told the other professors to escort the students back to the castle. The stands were empty now. Only some of the Professors, Barty, Fleur, Harry, and Ron were left.

Snape returned and gave me a vial before crouched near the stunned person. I drank the vial as Snape forced his down the figure's throat. The figure and I returned to our original forms.

"Barty Crouch Jr." Snape said as he stood. He was sneering as the man on the ground. Dumbledore waved his wand and revived him. It only took s few seconds for him to realize what was going on. Crouch Jr. started to laugh hysterically.

"Hello father."

"What is the meaning of this?!" Crouch Sr. didn't get the answer he hoped for. Crouch Jr. lunged from the ground in an attempt to attack his father. He didn't get far, landing harshly back on his ass.

"The Dark Lord has risen! Your time is limited, Potter's time is limited! The World will tremble in reverence!"

"Sure it will." I rolled my eyes. "Where is the real Professor?"

"Why should I tell you Mudblood?!" I snorted. Dumbledore stunned the man then turned to Snape.

"Search his quarters. He can't be far." Snape nodded stiffly before walking off. The Headmaster turned to Minerva next.

"Take Ms. Granger to the Infirmary to get looked over. I will take care of the rest." She didn't have to be told twice. Minerva ushered us back to the castle.

Once Madam Pomfrey looked me over she ordered me to stay for the night. Leaving no argument whatsoever, she gave me a few potions and returned to her office. After a long talk with Harry and Ron, it was only Minerva and Fleur left.

I started to take the potions I was given. Right as I placed the last empty vial down, arms curled around me from behind. I smiled and gripped a hand in mine.

"I'm alright."

"I can see that. But will you always be?" Words were mumbled into my back. I shook my head slightly.

"I can't confidently say always but I can say I will try my best to be."

"I guess that's the most I can ever ask for." There was silence before movement caught our attention. Fleur had moved to sit on the cot and look at us in confusion. There was no anger, just eyes looking for an answer. Minerva released me and I bent down to be eye level with Fleur.

"I'm sure you can tell that Minerva is a Lycan?"

"Yes. Now that my Veela has recognized you as one, she has been also seen the Professor as one as well."

"As you found out earlier tonight, I am part of the Lycan royal family." She nodded at me.

"Of those in the royal family it is normal for a wolf to have more than one Soul Mate. Minerva is my Soul Mate, as are you." Fleur was lost in her thoughts for a few moments before she spoke.

"I understand."

"You don't mind?"

"It doesn't bother me. In fact, the Veela in me is more than happy. She recognizes the Professor as a possible Mate as well. Though not the same as you and I, there is a connection." Minerva moved to stand next to me.

"I sense the same as well. Please call me Minerva in private."

"Very well, Minerva. Does anyone else know?"

"Only Harry." I said.

We talked a little after the tough part was out of the way. We talked into the night until I could barely keep my eyes open.

"I better return to the Carriage. Someone is barely awake." Fleur said before standing up. Minerva and I stood as well. Fleur kissed me good night before moving to say bye to Minerva. Minerva seemed to be expecting a hug as her arms opened but was quite surprised. Fleur kissed Minerva softly before heading for the door.

"Au revoir." She said before taking her leave.

"... She adapted quickly!" I said laughing.

"I'd say." Her shocked expression threw me into more laughter.

QOTH-QOTH

The next few days went by uneventfully. The champions were recovering but the air around Hogwarts was tense. Many were still digesting what I revealed on that night. Most if not all the Slytherins were silent and had nothing to say. Most of the Ravenclaws were indifferent. They saw no proof but they didn't want to disprove what I said all together. The Hufflepuffs were scared and most seemed to take what I said as truth. The Gryffindors were jumping back and forth over the fence. They wanted to believe their fellow Gryffindor but didn't want to say Voldemort was alive. They seemed to think that if they said he wasn't back that it would make it so. Everything was tense and unsure.

I didn't let it bother me. They can choose to believe me or not. I still had my friends, my family, and my Soul Mates. I couldn't care less about anything else. The last few days were calm for me. Only Harry, Ron, Fleur, Gabby, Cedric, Neville, Luna, and Minerva talked to me. The Beauxbatons girls warmed to me after a day. They saw that Fleur was still talking to me and figured that I was ok. It was a nice calm. I usually had a lot more girls fawning at me, now there were only the Beauxbatons ladies. I didn't hate all the attention that I usually got but it did get annoying from time to time. But now I was vastly being left alone compared to usual. That was fine with me. At least the Beauxbatons ladies were decent people. They respected me more than the others that viewed me as a piece of meat.

Fleur and Minerva had gotten closer. Over the last few days all three of us had met in Minerva's quarters after dinner. The two got along great. As the last few days had shown, it seemed that they had an unspoken agreement to team up and tease me. We would be talking about something like Transfiguration or Charms and the two would back each other up. It would go back and forth until I lost or gave up. My girls had each other's back. It was a nice thing to see them getting along but bad for me. I needed to remember in the future that they were a team and to not bet against them, I would likely lose. Also a good idea not to tell one what I got the other for Christmas. They would likely tell. I swear they were like twins.

This went on until it was the day before the schools would return to their countries. This seemed to break the unease somewhat. Everyone was now talking with their friends that they made this year. Addresses were exchanged so that owls could be sent. Promises to keep in touch were on everyone's lips. Smiles and friendly conversation had returned to Hogwarts.

It was now night time, a few hours after curfew. Fleur had sent me an owl earlier in the day to meet her outside her Carriage.

I silently made my way over to her. I had disillusioned myself so I wasn't caught. Fleur lifted her eyes from the ground and looked right at me. I cancelled my enchantment.

"You knew I was here?"

"I could sense you. Your scent wasn't hidden either." She smiled. I smiled as well.

"Of course. So, what did you want to talk about?" Fleur put a finger to her lips before grabbing my hand and leading me into the Carriage. We made our way to her room as silently as possible. Everyone seemed to be sound asleep. Fleur locked the door behind us and cast a silencing spell.

"Fleur?"

She ignored me and pulled me into a kiss. I returned it eagerly. I didn't even realize we were moving until the back of my knees hit the edge of the bed. I plopped onto the bed and pulled her into my lap. My hands landed on her hips while hers gripped my hair. My lower half was waking up and I tensed. Fleur sensed my hesitation and pulled back to look at me.

"I know. It's ok."

"You do?"

"Yeah, Minerva told me. Boy, did she tell me." She smirked at me. "Now stop worrying. Kiss me." I obeyed.

You wouldn't be able to ask me how much time passed of us just kissing. I couldn't tell, time seemed to slow around us. Fleur seemed eager to move on as she started to grind her hips into me. I groaned and moved my lips to her swan like neck. Fleur panted in my ear as I started to remove her top. When it was free I flung it somewhere into the darkness. My hands smoothed along her waist as she moved to wrestle with my robes. My robes were too flung into the darkness of the room. As soon as she divested me of my robes, her hands started to run along my abs. She purred before pushing me down onto the bed.

My back was flat on the bed as she stood and removed the rest of her clothes. I stared. How couldn't I? There was a small window behind the bed that let moon light stream into the dark room. The only light in the room highlighted Fleur as she moved. I was breathing heavy as I watched. There was something primal about her movements that made me feel like the prey.

Fleur, completely naked, made her way back to the bed and removed the rest of my clothes. With her work done she climbed back on top of me and sat on my stomach. I could feel her arousal on me as she moved to kiss me again. Our kiss was slow and tender. We lost ourselves in the kiss.

I scooted us up the bed and rolled over. She was glorious, hair flowing in disarray on the pillow. I smiled at her before making my way down her body. I kissed and nipped at her skin until I made it to my destination. I gave no warning as I dove to taste her. Fleur moaned and tangled a hand into my hair. I entered her with two fingers as my lips latched onto her clit. Hips started to grind to meet my mouth and fingers, she was close. I curled my fingers and watched as she came undone in front of me. I crawled back up and kissed her.

"You're beautiful." She smiled before pulling my face down to hers again. Her arms wrapped around my neck as we kissed.

"Hermione..." Fleur said softly in my ear. She was ready. I locked eyes with her and she nodded.

I curled one hand into hers while the other gripped my length. I buried my face into her neck as I entered her. She was tight and gripped me hard when I was fully sheathed. Twin groans filled the air for different reasons. Fleur seemed to understand and loosened. She was warm and slick around me. I started to move at a steady pace. Fleur moved her free hand to grip onto my back. Her nails stung and I growled in pleasure.

"Harder..." She gasped into my ear.

I quickened my pace and thrust harder. The hold between our hands tightened. Her pleasure matched mine and our growls filled the now humid air. Our beasts were rising in us as our pleasure grew. Fleur's beast seemed to grow impatient as suddenly it was me flat on the bed.

I moaned loudly as Fleur started a blinding pace as she slammed her hips down. My hips met hers and we reached a new degree of lust. Our speed was inhuman as the bed creaked below us. Fleur reached down and grabbed one of my hands. She lifted my hand and made me latch onto one of her breasts. I understood right away. I sat up and brought a mound into my mouth while my left hand played with the other.

Her pace was becoming frantic and irregular. I knew she was close so I flipped us again. I changed my angle and started to piston my hips into her. Fleur screamed as she tightened around me. I was a close second and bit into her shoulder as I came. We collapsed in a sweaty heap on the bed. Our breathes were hot on the others skin.

"Je T'aime, Hermione."

"I love you too Fleur."

QOTH-QOTH

I woke to something weighing on my chest. I opened my eyes slowly and met emerald ones. I blinked twice before jumping into a sitting position. Fleur stirred next to me. The cat leaped from the bed and transformed.

"Hello, Hermione."

"Minerva?"

"It's morning, love. Everyone will start to wake up soon. I thought it would best to wake you before something embarrassing happens." She smirked, taking in the view. Fleur had woken and was sitting as well. "Such a lovely sight first thing in the morning."

"Hello dear."

"Hello Fleur. Had fun?"

"Oh yes, quite."

"I had a feeling this was where Hermione would be and found it prudent to wake her before everyone woke."

"Brilliant idea."

"I know." Minerva came over and kissed us both.

"Bye loves." She said before switching to her cat form and darting out of the room.

I got out of the bed and started the hunt for my clothes. They were all over the place. Fleur joined me in the search and we got dressed. I hugged her and gave her a long kiss.

"I'll see you later." The schools were leaving today.

"You will. I love you."

"I love you too." I said before making my way out of the room and back to the castle.

(Later...)

The crowd of students were alive with noise and the foreign schools were getting ready to depart. Everyone was saying their goodbyes and giving their well wishes. It was good-bye but not forever. Harry and the others had already said bye to Fleur and Gabrielle and had moved on to their other friends. It was only me left.

"Write me all the time."

"You know I will." I grabbed her into one last hug then moved to Gabby.

"I'll miss you Gabby. You take care of your sister for me."

"I will. And I'll miss you too." I held her to me before ruffling her hair.

"Hey!" We laughed as she smoothed down her hair.