Hello this is a story I have been working on for some months now. I have a few chapters completed but I am only posting the first chapter for now. Please don't flame me too much this is my first story I am posting on here and I am a little nervous on how it will turn out. It is Harry/Hermione with some Ron/Luna and Draco/Ginny.

On with the story.

Chapter 1: After the Ministry

In the Hogwarts Infirmary six teenagers were being checked over and over again. As one looks around the room he thinks about how he is in this room more times than one should be. Harry Potter looks at each of his friends that were at the Ministry with him. He thinks on how they shouldn't have gone with him but they did willingly and got hurt in the processes.

The first friend he sees is one of his long time friends Ronald "Ron" Weasley. Ron was the youngest male in the Weasley family but sometimes it didn't show. Ron sometimes showed some maturity but usually he was trying to help Harry relax. Sometimes the famous Weasley temper showed up and his ears would turn almost as red as his hair. It was also true that Ron had his moments of jealousy, but Harry is thankful to have him by his side.

Harry then looked next to Ron and saw that same red hair and freckles. Ginevra, or Ginny as she liked to be called, Weasley was being checked by a witch from St. Mungo's. He just started to get to know Ginny. While he had an idea how much Ginny liked him he also knows that she doesn't know that much about him yet. She just really knows the Boy-Who-Lived and not Harry. He hopes that when she knows more about him that their friendship will be stronger. He couldn't see himself with Ginny in a romantic way. He treats her more like a brother would.

On Ginny's other side he saw a long blonde haired Ravenclaw. Luna Lovegood or Loony as many called her just because she was a little different. While yes, she was most definitely weird, Harry thought it was part of her charm. Luna is very smart. If it wasn't for her they never would have gotten to London. She also shows signs of Gryffindor courage. He is glad to have met her in the carriage on the way to Hogwarts.

Then there is Neville Longbottom. A tall, dark brown haired teen that has come a long way since first year. Neville, Harry thought, had changed the most. The more he thought about Neville the more he thought about the prophecy. They were both born as the seventh month dies. What if Neville was the Boy-Who-Lived? Would his life have been different? Would his parents still be alive or be where Neville's parents are now?

While those four were awake waiting to be released he knew one wasn't. As he looked to the bed right next to him, Hermione Granger was still unconscious. Even now as he looks at her he is hoping she will open her eyes. He felt so incomplete without his bushy haired friend awake like everyone else. Though looking at her now he hair is more tame. More like curl now.

"She's gunna be alright mate," Ron said breaking Harry out of his thoughts.

"Ron's right Harry. Hermione is a strong person. She'll pull through," Ginny agreed.

Harry still couldn't help but feel at fault. If he has listened to her Sirius would still be alive and she wouldn't have been hit with that purple hex from Dolohov. He is the reason why they are here. He is the reason why Hermione is in a coma like state.

"I know what you're thinking Harry and it's not your fault. Even Hermione would agree it's not," Ron said interrupting Harry's thoughts again.

"How am I going to explain to Hermione's parents if she doesn't wake up?" Harry asked.

"She'll wake up Harry," Luna said, "The Snorelacks told me she will."

Harry was about to tell Luna that he didn't want to hear about Snorelacks when the Infirmary doors opened. Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and Madame Pomfrey walked in. All three of them stood in the middle of the room.

"You five," Madame Pomfrey started pointing to Ron, Ginny, Luna, Neville and Harry, "are free to go."

"Can't I stay here with Hermione?" asked Harry.

"I'm sorry Mr. Potter but my answer is no," Madame Pomfrey replied.

"Don't worry Mr. Potter, we'll tell you when you can come back and visit with Miss Granger," Professor McGonagall said while placing a gentle hand on his shoulder.

As Harry and the others got up to leave the doors opened once again. Mrs. Weasley came in and grabbed both of her children in a back breaking hug.

"Oh Ron thank goodness you're alright. And Ginny, my baby!" Mrs. Weasley said in hysterics.

"Mum," Ginny cried, "I can't breath."

Molly released her children and saw Harry. She then grabbed him and hugged him. He knew she was fussing over him, Ginny and Ron but he wasn't listening. All he remembers seeing is Hermione's sleeping form with Madame Pomfrey over her checking for any curses. All he can do is wait. The only thing he hated right now was that he had to wait.

Harry slumped against the wall facing the Infirmary door hoping to see it open. Hoping that when it opens Hermione was awake. Harry put his head in his hands as all he heard was his own thoughts. "Please Hermione. Please wake up. I'll never forgive myself if you don't. It's my fault you are here." Harry was so caught up in his thoughts that he didn't notice the tears running down his cheeks.

So that is chapter one! Please read and review and I am sure that I have a few mistakes in there somewhere but like I said I am nervous about posting this so my nerves always get the best of me. Let me know if you would like me to continue with the story or not! Please don't flame too much but constructive criticism is most definitely welcome!

*~Lady Raven~*