Hermione turned over in the small uncomfortable bed, trying to find a way to sleep. She didn't know how long they were going to keep here in St Mungos and that agitated her. She yearned to be at the burrow in the nice, comfortable bed she shared with Ginny. Waking up to Mrs.Weasley's homemade breakfast and sitting under the stars drinking hot chocolate or butterbeer, looking into Ron's beautiful blue eyes.
"Uggh" she moaned into her pillow, kicking her legs angrily. To be at the burrow with Ron and the Wesley's would be all she could ever wish for in this life. The Weasley's may not be rich but their beds were much nicer than the hard steel frame hospital beds. She could never sleep in this horrid bed.
"Stop complaining" She mumbled to herself. "You have slept in much worse conditions"
"I am sure you have" said a friendly voice in the doorway. She whipped around quickly but through the dark room she couldn't make out a face.
"Lumos" the voice said and the lights came on. The voice belonged to tall older man. He was wearing white robes and carrying parchment and a quill.
"I am James Connelly," He told her. "I am a healer here. They assigned me to your case."
"Am I Ok?" she asked him quietly. When she was checked in by Mr. Weasley and Ron the hospital staff gave her something for the pain but she knew that being hit by an unforgivable curse could cause her lasting medical problems.
"Well" Healer Connelly told her. "I did some test while you were asleep. And, I have to say Ms.Granger, you are one lucky little witch"
Hermione let out the breath she had been holding and smiled.
"You may experience some pain for the next few days" The healer continued." Before I send you home I will give you a potion to help with the pain and I think in a few weeks everything will be back to normal."
"When can I go home?" Hermione asked him.
"I want to keep you overnight" The healer told her. "Because we did a charm to heal the cuts on your arm and abdomen and it's best to observe you for 24 hours."
"Ok" Hermione answered reluctantly already missing Ron.
"But your friend who brought you in" The healer started. "Ronald Weasley, he has requested to spend the night here with you."
"Can he?" Hermione cried.
"Nothing against it in hospital policy" The healer advised her. "He can stay here as long as it's ok with you."
"Do you know anything about the condition of Harry Potter?" She asked suddenly trying to sit up. She felt a horrible searing pain in her side. Hermione feel limply against the pillows grabbing her side and crying out.
The healer placed his hands over her stomach and chanted a few words quietly waiving his wand with the other hand. For a moment Hermione felt numb then a warm wave of relief swept over her.
"Thank you," she whispered a moment later.
"Please, I request that you take it easy" The healer said. "As for Mr. Potter, he was admitted about 2 hours after you were with several surface and internal injuries. Healers have been working on him and I can assure you he will make it, with next to no permanent injuries."
Hermione sighed contently. "Thank you" she told the healer. He started towards the door and turned back towards her.
"The Weasley Family has requested to see you." He told her. " I am going to let them in 2 at a time for only 15 minutes a piece."
Hermione nodded and waited for the Weasley's to come.
First, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley came in to see her. Mrs. Weasley fussed over Hermione pulling the blankets around her clucking in her mother way.
"Are you cold, Dear?" she asked. "I can have them brink you more blankets"
"I am fine, Mrs.Weasley's" Hermione told her. "I am fine, I Promise"
"Ron is going to stay here with you tonight" Mr. Weasley told her. "But tomorrow after lunch we are coming to get you and bring you home"
"Home" Hermione echoed thinking of her parents. It had been three months since her parent's deaths and it still pained her to think about. Home was her house with her mom and dad. She would never go home again.
She saw Mrs. Weasley looking at her, her eyes glistening with tears. Maybe, she thought to herself, jut maybe I can make the burrow my home. After a few more minutes of Mrs. Weasley fussing over Hermione Mr.Weasley ushered her out so Bill and Fleur could come in.
"How you feeling Kiddo?" Bill asked pulling a chair up and sitting down.
"Been better," Hermione told him and he nodded.
"I bet," he answered. "I don imagine getting hit with the Crucio curse exactly tickles"
Bill understood the pains that came with open war. He sustained a horrible injury the night Dumbledore died, he was attacked by Greyback. But, he was healing beautifully. Bill craved raw meat and he partially transforms at the full moon but he wasn't dangerous.
"I am so 'aapy you are OK" Fleur told Hermione pulling on the blankets just like Mrs. Weasley had done only moments ago. "When you apparated in with Ronald you looked 'horrible. You were in such bad shape"
Hermione smiled at Fleur's concern and the way she fussed. Fleur had certainly changed since the first time Hermione met her. Fleur used to be selfish and cold but since becoming Mrs. Bill Weasley she found a nurturing side that reminded Hermione very much of Bill's mother.
When Bill and Fleur left Ginny came in with Charlie. Hermione noticed Ginny was pale as a ghost and very weary. Hermione's heart went out to the youngest Weasley. She knew seeing Ron and Hermione hurt scared her . And thenknowing what Harry had to face, knowing Harry could die, that alone probablykilled Ginny. Hermione hugged her younger friend tightly and whispered soothing things into her ear. Charlie ruffled Hermione hair when she released Ginny and smiled at her lovingly, the way he did with Ginny.
"Poor Ronald almost had a heart attack waiting for the Dr to finish your test," he told her playfully.
"Stop it" Hermione said. "He did not"
"He did" Charlie replied. "We thought we were going to have to admit here."
"Get out here and let Fred and George in" she told him pushing him towards the door.
"I am going, I am going," he answered pretending to be hurt.
Fred and George came bearing a gift from their store and good news.
"Hogwarts is reopening this year," Fred told her after she opened her gift her a quill with invisible ink. "We know how that must thrill you book worm"
"Not nearly as much as out little brother thrills you," George said mischievously.
Hermione blushed, were her feelings that obvious to the Weasley Family. Charlie and the twins both saw it did everyone else.
After the twins left Hermione was alone in the silent room. Fred told Hermione Ron was going home to shower and change but he would be back. As she waited her thoughts ran wild. It was the first time in hours she had let herself think about the horrifying events of the day. But, at least Voldemort was dead.
Flash back"Crucio" Lord Voldemort shouted, pointing his wand directly at Hermione's chest. Hermione tried to deflect but she wasn't fast enough. She hit the ground hearing the harsh laughter of Voldemort in her head. The pain was so sever she was unable to see, barely able to move. But she could hear a scuffle and the angry voices of Harry and Ron.
"Ron" Harry yelled. "Take her. Go now"
"I can't leave you here" Ron told him but Hermione could feel his strong arms around her. Ron picked her up.
"Ron" Harry yelled again. "She's hurt bad. Get her out of here. I have to do this myself. You can't go with me any further.
Ron didn't answer Harry but he tightened his grip on Hermione.
"Just hold onto me," he whispered. Hermione put her arms around Ron's neck and laid her head against his shoulder. She could feel the gut wrenching feeling of the world spinning around her and she knew Ron was apparaating. Now most people would have taken her straight to St Mungos but not Ron. For some reason he took her to the Burrow. Maybe that was because Ron trusts his parents more than he trusted anyone and he felt the need to be with them or maybe he was a little discombobulated from the events of the last day, either way when Hermione came to Mrs.Weasley's was leaning over her on the couch.
"We should get her to St Mungos quickly Arthur" Mrs.Weasley's said quietly. "She's hurt pretty badly"
"I am fine" Hermione whispered. "I'll be fine. We need to get to Harry"
Hermione tried to sit up but the pain swept over her quickly and she feels back onto the couch.
"Nonsense" Mrs. Weasley told her sternly. "The only place you are going is the hospital. You are no good to Harry in this condition."
Hermione attempted to argue with Mrs. Weasley but the stern look on her face kept Hermione's mouth shut. Within moments Mr.Weasley had apparated himself and Hermione to St Mungos and checked her in. She came in and out of consciousness throughout the night. But during her one of her moments of clarity she overheard Ron talking to Mr.Weasley.
"Harry's here" Mr.Weasley told Ron.
"Is he ok?" Ron asked. "Have you seen him?"
"I only saw him for a moment" Mr. Weasley answered. "I'll be honest Son, he isn't in good
"And Voldemort?"Ron asked hoarsely.
"Dead"Mr.Weasley told him. "Harry defeated him"
"It's over," Mrs. Weasley cried. "It's finally over."
Hermione could hear celebrating all over St Mungos. The Wizarding world was now aware of the defeat of Lord Voldemort and they celebrated with pure reckless abandon.
End Flash back"Hermione" Ron whispered pulling her away from her silent reflections.
"Hi" Hermione said brightly turning over to face him. Ron's face was scratched and he was bruised under his left eye but other that he looked ok. His hair was long and hung in his face. It had been a while since any of the trio cared about appearances. For months their focus has been purely on the horcruxes and then on destroying Voldemort.
"How are you feeling?" Ron asked quietly pulling up a chair.
"Much better" she answered him. "How's Harry?"
"Good" Ron answered smiling. "He is much better the healers were able to do more than they thought they could. Harry is awake but in a little pain. Ginny is with him now"
"I am glad" Hermione whispered. Her eyelids were feeling heavy and she could tell sleep was coming. The potion the healer gave her was making her tired. Right before she fell asleep Ron leaned over her and kissed her forehead.
"Goodnight" Hermione told him contently.
"Goodnight" Ron whispered as she faded into sleep. "I love you"
