Hello everyone a few things before you read this story. Firstly this is rated M FOR A REASON! This story contains mentions of rape if you are uncomfortable with that please don't read it. Secondly in my story Dobby doesn't die as I don't see any need for him to of died and I love him I can't bare to write about it. Lastly, I don't plan to make this story very long four or five chapters at most maybe less. I am not sure why I got this idea but please review. Thank you.

Learning to Heal

Chapter 1 – Unable to Cope

Ron felt his feet hit the sand and he fell forward from the pressure. He got up quickly looking around seeing an unconscious Hermione lying a few feet in front of him. He ran to her quickly falling on his knees as he picked her up and cradled her like an newborn baby, holding her close.

Harry had gone towards shell cottage and Ron's eldest brother, Bill, along with his wife Fleur came running towards him. Bill took one look at his youngest brother holding Hermione and was immediately upon him. He could tell from one look at Hermione she was in a bad way she was all bloody.

"Ron, we need to get her inside" Bill said. Ron didn't say anything but tried to stand with her only to fall again when his legs gave way.

"Here let me take her in" Bill said

"N...NO, leave her alone! Don't touch her!" he cried holding her closer to keep her safe

"Ron she needs help! It's only me come on" he shouted a bit knowing Hermione needed urgent attention.

Ron gave her him her gently looking like his heart had being ripped out. As Bill ran towards the house Fleur helped him up and led him inside.

Bill came down and sat down next to Ron who was staring into space looking like all life had drained out of him. He looked in a very bad way and Bill was afraid to ask what happened.

"Ron...what exactly happened?" he asked as Ron came out of his daydream

"We were taken to Malfoy Manor..." he replied. Bill noticed how hoarse his voice was he sounded like he had a bad cold.

"What happened there?"

He didn't reply straight away "They tortured her..."

"How exactly did they do that...was it sexual abuse?" he asked as that was the only logically conclusion he could think of.

Ron felt like he was dying, he was finding breathing difficult. He couldn't help crying into his lap badly as the girl he loved was abused.

Bill touched his back as Ron sobbed loudly and badly. Bill had never seen him like this and this worried him. He knew Ron loved Hermione anyone could tell it was obvious and Bill couldn't imagine what it would be like seeing the love of your life being tortured. All he could do was comfort his wailing brother.

"I...it's my fault..." he choked out between sobs

"Hey the person who did this is sick in the head that's not your fault"

"I ...didn't save her ...I tried I really did...I could hear her screaming but I couldn't get to hear"

"Do you know who it was?" he asked him gently

"Scabior..."

"That pervert"

Ron sniffled calming down

"Right ...let me go tell Fleur ...see if there is anything she can do"

Ron sat there trying to get the memories out of his head