Original Darkness

By: Weepingeyes of Babylon

Rain poured down my window; the sun never shines in my window. Ever since dad lost his practice and mum left him because he started drinking. He turned violent and tried to stop her. They were at the foot of the stairs and….he was shaking her. She was yelling for him to stop but he didn't. I panicked and then the phone was in my hand and I was calling for help. Dad got arrested.

Mum left the day before dad got out of jail. Before court matters could be settled he took me and we moved. We moved into the slums, such a depressing neighborhood you wonder how the children can even play in the streets. We moved into a two bedroom apartment. He drinks like he lose his high if he doesn't stop. He brings home all these prostitutes and when he's done with them he calls me out my room and beats me for no reason. But I know I deserve every strike. I took away mum, I know that he loves her more than anything.

I hate to go out the sanctuary of my room. At least I'm safe here form the world, the abuse ….and my savior. "Hermione get out of your bloody room and get me my damn coffee.", scream dad from his position on the couch. I hop out of bed and put on my robe and rush into the kitchen. "Hurry with that coffee 'fore I make your face match the rest of you." I cringe and go faster. I can't give up on him……he's my dad. Even though my body is battered and bruised I can't give up faith. My skin used to be a creamy almond, now it's a sickly yellow.

I walked into the living room and gave him his coffee on the couch. He got up slowly and took a gulp. He spit the coffee out and slapped me in the face. "Don't you know how to make coffee, you little freak. Maybe if you didn't look so bad, everything you make wouldn't taste like crap!'' That cut me to the heart. He has never said anything that, just then cracked my heart. One single tear streamed down my bloody cheek, as I grabbed the coffee cup and made more coffee for him. I went into my room and locked the door. I took off my bloody pjs from last night. I walked into my connecting bathroom and cut on the shower.

I put a silencing spell on the room and stood under the freezing water(A/N if your wondering since she is going to be in her 7th year they are encouraged to use minor spells at home). I sat down in water and burst into tears and screamed at the top of my lungs. I stayed in there until my body was numb. The water went from blood red to a faint pink.

I bandaged my cuts and put on a big black sweatshirt and my black baggie pants. I slipped on my black converse and went out the fire escape. I walked at a fast pace to the library and immediately got immersed in books.

A couples hours later I checked out the books I wanted and then set out down the street to Rotten Tomatoes a punk/ goth store where I work. It's cool to work here because I get a discount on clothes and get to meet some really wicked people. I entered to Greenday blaring from the speakers. I got behind the counter and to my surprise Holiday came on my favorite song(A/N my favorite song). I left when all the business drained out. I locked up and walked on to my apartment building. I opened the door; He probably had some woman in his room. I went into the kitchen as quietly as possible and made myself a sandwich. I crept up into my room and locked the door.

I heard a hoot come from the corner of my room. I turned the light on and found Hedwig with a letter. She flew over and landed on my shoulder, then stuck her leg out to me. I grabbed the letter and read it.

Dear Hermione and Ron,

I've been saved from the wretched Dursleys. One day at dinner Lupin flooed in and scared them half to death, blessedly no one got a heart attack, I owled him to come and get me since I don't need to be there anymore since I've turned 17. I'm having a fun time in France with Lupin. I've been helping him with some Ministry assignments. This is going to Ron then to Hermione. I've left some space so both of you can tell me how your summer has been.

Love, Harry

p.s. say hello to Ginny for me Ron.

Hey guys,

I've had such a wicked summer. We've gotten a foreign exchange student for Hogwarts. She's from Egypt and goes to Scalaibra Magia. But best of all mum got here to stay with us for the summer. Ginny says hi.

Always, Ron

I begin my reply:

Hi.

Nothing much happening.

-H.G.

I hear him open his bedroom door; I hurry and send Hedwig out. He lets his women out then calls me out. "Hermione, come out now." "Yes…dad." "Did you go to work today?" "Yes" 'I almost forgot today was payday at R.T. he wants money' "Give it to me", he says through gritted teeth. I reach into my pocket and give twenty less of what I had. "This is all? You lying bitch, I know you got more than this." "Daddy that's all I got." "Lying bitch, you whore. I know you make more money than this at that misfit store." "But-." "But nothing." He jumped on me and started slapping me. I screamed and tried to get away but he slammed my head into the wall; I blacken out.

When I came to I was in my bra and underwear. I tired to get up but I couldn't. I looked around at my arms and legs- I was bound onto the bed. "You finally woke up. You've been out for an hour." "No daddy don't do this.", I said through tears streaming down my face. He opened the door and five men walked and handed him 50 pounds each. "Have your go's at her.", he said as he walked out the door. They raped me each. They video taped me. They all watched me torture in my soul but they did nothing, they brought me to hell and back again. They left me broken and crying. I wish that someone would kill me before I kill myself.