The Dinner Guest
It has been about four years since the war has ended, many have been lost others will never be the same again. In Hermione Grangers case this was an understatement. The girl that once was so full of life now held empty eyes. Was it the loss of her love Ronald Weasley or the two months she spent captured by two death eaters being raped every night? all anyone knew was that Hermione was not the same.
"Are you sure she is coming Harry?" Ginny Potter called after her husband of 9 months.
"Yes,Gin..she'll be here" Harry was setting the dining room table for five. Hoping that this time would be different and she made it for dinner but knowing she wouldn't. "She'll be here" Harry said to himself again.
At the sound of knocking at the front door ginny abandoned her cooking to allow her guests entrance into her home "Oh its so good to see you two" the red head smiled giving both Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom a hug "Please come in come in." Luna walked into the kitchen with ginny to help finish the last minute touches on dinner wile the two men sat in the living room to catch up. "How are things going with luna?" Harry asked. he never was able to get over the shock of them dating.
"Good...in fact we are talking about moving in together." Neville couldn't hide the look of excitement on his face. Looking around to see if the girls were around he said "Harry I'm going to be a dad!"
"wow Neville that's great! Congratulations!" Harry couldn't be happier for his long time friend.
"Dinner is ready now" the blonde said in her dreamy voice before walking back into the dining room.
Dinner had come and gone and so did Neville and Luna. The four had a lovely time. No one mentioned the fifth plate left empty. It was now 10:30 at nit and the Potters were off to bed when they heard pounding on the door. Looking over at the clock Harry yawned and told his wife to go on to bed he would get the door. Once opened he saw a golden haired girl fall to her knees crying.
"Harry I need help, I need my life back" Hermione looked a mess. Her hair had not been brushed, her eyes were blood shot with dark (almost black) circles around them. She was very thin probley from lack of eating. Harry Picked her up bridal style and carried the emotionally and physically exhausted girl to the living room laying her down on the couch. "It's ok Hermione I'm here, I can help. I will help you!" Harry said wile getting up and walking to the kitchen. Five minutes later he reentered holding a cup of what looked like tea." You'll stay with us until your better. Hear drink this." He handed her the cup not saying another word. He would let her rest tonight, he saw to it she would (the cup was filled with a sleeping potion). They would talk in the morning!