Summary: There is one way to avoid the killing curse. Her name is the Goddess of Love and Protection. Harry needs to find her to avoid getting killed by old Voldemort, but only Hermione knows who she is, and she won't tell anyone. Will the Goddess arrive in time for Harry's life to be saved as he fights the final battle? Or will Hermione reveal who the Goddess is?

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First of all, this chapter is dedicated to my first(and so far only) reviewer on Over It. Her name is fanficgal09. Thanks sooo much fanficgal09!

-DarkMoon1301

Then She Saved Me: Chapter Two

Harry walked to Dumbledore's office, spoke the password, and went up the stairs. "Ah, Mr. Potter, you're here. How are you?"

"I'm fine professor."

"Good, good." Professor Dumbledore stood up and walked to the front of his desk. "I suppose you are wondering why I wish to talk to you." At this point, Harry nodded. "It is about Hermione. Have you noticed her to be a little off today?" Harry nodded again, confusion apparent in his eyes. "Something happened to Hermione this summer. Now, I must ask you that you do not tell her you know, she is still very sensitive about this. I am only telling you so you can watch out for her." Harry nodded again, now really worried. "Our dear Hermione was sexually assaulted over the summer and beaten by a boy that lives near her. She hid it from you and Ron, and also her parents. Her parents found out when she was so badly beaten that she was out into a coma for a couple of weeks." At this new information, Harry almost fell out of the chair he was sitting in. "You and Hermione will be sharing a private room together in which only you and her know the password, besides Professor McGonagall and myself, as this boy does in fact go to Hogwarts. He could not be expelled due to his actions not being committed on school grounds. I expect you to keep a close eye on her Harry." Dumbledore's eyes leered over his half-moon spectacles.

Harry finally found his voice. "Yes sir."

"You are dismissed. Oh, and here are the directions and password to your new room, Head Boy." Harry's head shot up.

"Me!"

Dumbledore smiled, a twinkle in his blue eyes. "Yes, you and Miss Granger are Head Boy and Girl. She is already aware. Now go, before she worries about you."

"Yes sir."

Harry left Dumbledore's office and as he walked let his thoughts wander. 'Why Hermione? Why not me?' Were just a few questions flowing throughout his mind. He came to his new dorm. He took a deep breath and opened the door(after saying the password of course).

Harry gasped. He was inside the common room, which was decorated in golds and reds, Gryffindor colors. There were chairs and a fire was brilliantly blazing in the fireplace. And on the couch, there was a sight that both broke Harry's heart and filled it with joy. Hermione lay on the couch, sleeping. Her hair was a halo, the firelight dancing all over her. However, what broke harry's heart was that her face was tear-stained. She had been crying. He went to her silently and gently shook her awake.

"Hermione? Hermione?" Hermione's eyes fluttered open. She smiled.

"Hello Harry." she whispered. Harry smiled gently back.

"Hello Mione. Have a nice nap?"

"No... nightmares. Nothing to worry about." she quickly stated as Harry's face grew torn with worry.

"Alright then. Ready for bed?"

"No, I want to talk to you about something... it's important."

Harry sat down and wrapped his arms around a very nervous Hermione.

"Over the summer, I- I was... I was sexually assaulted. I'm sorry I didn't tell you or Ron, but I wasn't your issue so I figured you really didn't need to know. Well, anyway, this boy lives near me, and he beat me when my parents weren't home. He picked the lock in my window and got in. And one night he just went too far. I told him not to, but he wouldn't listen!" By now, Hermione was sobbing and Harry's eyes were fiery with anger.

"Who was he Mione?" Harry asked as he comforted her.

"Draco. Draco Malfoy." Harry nearly jumped out of his skin when he learned that news. That was something Dumbledore HADN'T told him, that was for sure.

"Are you sure Mione? Absolutely sure?"

"Yes. He said that he was working for Voldemort, and Voldemort wanted to hurt you, but in a way that was hard to repair. In other words, he wanted to hurt your heart. But there was one thing he doesn't know that I MUST tell you Harry." Hermione turned to face Harry. "There is a way to beat Voldemort. To kill him, without using the killing curse." Harry was shocked to say the least. Kill the Dark Lord without using the killing curse? But how?

"Mione, that's-that's amazing! But how?" Hermione proceeded to tell him about the Goddess of Love and Protection.

"The legend states that she was sent to this time to protect someone important, the True Savior. I believe the Savior is you Harry. And I know who the Goddess is."

"Great! But how can she stop Voldemort?"

"She can protect you with untold power and love. She's the person that truly loves you for you, not just your fame or money."

"Who is she?"

Hermione sighed and looked to the floor, then to the fire. "I can't tell you that Harry." she said quietly. "Not yet."

Harry was enraged. He stood up and Hermione's head shot up at his sudden movement. "What? So you'll just stand idly by and let me and innocent others get killed! Because you're too cowardly!"

Hermione Shot up, backing several feet away from Harry, silently crying. "First of all, don't hurt me please don't. Second, she's not ready to tell you Harry. She's not ready to reveal to you and the world that she's the one that truly loves and that you may be upset about it. She's scared Harry. More than one life is in her hands, and the life of the one she loves, and she doesn't even know how to control her power." Hermione sunk down to the floor, scared of Harry and what he might do if he was mad at her, images of Draco flashing through her mind. Harry started towards her and heard her muttering, "Please don't let him hit me, please don't let him hit me." Harry was hurt. She was scared of him, her best friend.

"Why the bloody hell are you scared of me! I did nothing to you!" he yelled.

Hermione scrambled to her feet. "Because that's what Draco did every time he yelled at me Harry. He hit me. You don't know what it's like Harry,you don't know what it's like to be afraid of every other person, even your own friends. I'm scared Harry, whenever you yell his face flashes through my mind." Hermione was sobbing again. Harry's heart softened, he didn't mean to scare her like that. He reached out towards her. She slightly shrunk back, but being up against the wall, she didn't get far. Harry pulled her into his embrace. "You won't hurt me, will you?" Harry lifted Hermione's face with his finger.

"Never Mione, never would I hurt you." Hermione hugged him fiercely and Harry gently hugged her back.

Well, I hope you liked it. Reviews would be awesome, as so far, I have none for this story. Thanks!

-DarkMoon1301