Harry was the first one to awake the next morning. He wanted to make sure Hermione didn't try to sneak off. Walking downstairs he could see her sleeping form still one the sofa. Slowly and quietly he crept into the kitchen as not to wake her, although the smell of beacon and eggs was enough to make her open her eyes. Sit-in up she remembered last night. She didn't know what to do anymore, she felt her life was no longer worth living and this made her reach out to Harry. She followed her nose into the kitchen and sat down at the breakfast bar." That smells so good. Is there any coffee to go with those eggs?" Hermione was hoping to avoid the topic of last night.
The sound of her voice made Harry jump. He never heard her walk in. "I didn't hear you come in." He said handing her a cup full of coffee. "Did you sleep well?"
"Better than I have in a long time." She answered sipping the coffee never bothering to look at the man across the bar. "Thank you Harry for taking me in...you and your wife have been very kind to me. Your a great fiend you know." She had the look of shame on her face wile talking to him.
"I would never turn my back on you..not ever!" Harry had tried so many times before to help her but never before had she wanted the help. " Please tell me Mione..Whats going on with you?" He had only the look of concern on his face.
"i was going to kill myself last night. I cant handle life anymore. I cant sleep, the memories of being raped are replayed every night in my head. During the day all I do is wonder what I could have done to save Ron. How could I let the love of my life die like that, right before my eyes and I did nothing." Again like the night before Hermoine was crying uncontrollably "I couldn't do it though, so I came to you for help."
"I'm glad you came here. Me and ginny are here for you just remember that. We will get you trough this. That's what family is for." He was now hugging his friend who was hugging him just as hard back. He could help her through these hard times the same as she helped him many times before!
A month comes and goes and though some days still suck for Hermione most are OK. She now was seeing a therapist twice a week, also she was taking sleeping pills to stop her from reliving those horrible nights she spent being raped by death eaters. She was even working now. Not the best job but it would do. Finally she felt in control again and that meant getting her own apartment. She wanted to be able to give Ginny and Harry there home back.
"Guys.. I wanted to talk to you about something." She was felling a bit nervous but hoped they didn't object.
"What is it Mione? Is everythnig ok?" Ginny said wile cleaning up the dinner talbe.
" I found an apartment a few blocks from here. I've already paid the first months rent and security deposit..I move in on Firday." Hermione couldnt hide the excitement in her voice. She was ready to start over.
"oh.. thats wonderfull Minoe." Harry was truley happy for his friend but did wonder if she would be ok on her own.
"I'll be fine. I Feel so much better, and I'll only be a ten minute drive from here. I really feel I'm ready to be on my own." She was trying to sound as confident as posable.
"Fine just let us know what time so we can help you move you stuff from storage to the new apartment." Harry put on a half smile for his friend.
"I already have all my stuff in. I just wanted to wait till friday so i have enogh time to talk to you guys." She Knew Harry was worried but she neebed to do this! The rest of the night Hermione spent talking to ginny about the new apartment.