the_debt_of_time

Looking frantic and a bit manic, Sirius cupped her face, his eyes wide. "Mia? Mia,
love, wake up."
Frowning, Remus squeezed Sirius's shoulder. "It's still not her. Pads, we need to
stay focused."
"Ron's still a little dopey," Dora said as she re-joined them. "Ginny and Luna both
have pulses and should regain consciousness soon. How's—?" Her eyes fell on Hermione,
narrowed down at the sight of the blistering wound peeking out from beneath her shirt.
"Oh Merlin. Is she—?"
"She'll be fine," Remus insisted. "We need to get them all back to Hogwarts. She'll
be unconscious for several days if I remember correctly." He gently pried Hermione out
of Sirius's arms to lay her back down on the ground. They were not even close to being
finished here; Harry and Neville were still missing.
"Are you sure?" Sirius asked, looking down at Hermione, unconsciously scratching
at his tattooed chest with one hand while the other anxiously tugged on the silver chain
around his neck. "Moony, that... that looks like the same curse that killed―"
"Charlus," Remus interrupted. "I know, but her attacker had been silenced this time.
She'll live. I swear it."
Sirius leant down and kissed Hermione's forehead, whispering, "I'll see you soon,
love. I promise."
"Pads, we need to find Harry and Neville."
Sirius looked up as though he suddenly remembered his purpose. "Neville's here,
too?"
"I remember from Mia's memory."
"Ward the room so no one can get in," Sirius ordered as he rushed out of the room.
"On it!" Dora yelled after them.
"A little help!" Moody was shouting as he battled a Death Eater in the centre of the
circular room. He did not look as though he actually needed assistance, more like he was
annoyed that the others were not fighting anyone like he was.
Kingsley walked out of what seemed to be an empty room, aimed his wand at the
back of Moody's Death Eater, stunning and binding him on the ground.
"Took you long enough!" Moody snapped.
"Crucio!"