Chapter 3

Hermione woke with a splitting headache. This morning she was not confused because of her dreams but because of the hard mattress she found herself on. She slowly opened her eyes and felt a pain she hadn't felt since she was tortured by Bellatrix Lestrange in Malfoy Manor. She quickly shut them and moaned.

"Harry she's awake!" She heard Ginny say.

"Thank Merlin," Harry replied. Hermione opened her eyes back up even slower than the first time and found she was able to stand the pain.

"Harry, what happened? I was fighting with Ron about teaching at Hogwarts and then I...I... I don't remember anything else," Hermione said.

"Ron hit you over the head with a very heavy vase. You lost consciousness immediately and were brought here. Ron is in Azkaban awaiting trial," Harry said.

"Right where he belongs the stupid git," said Ginny matter of factly.

Just then a healer walked in and said "Miss Granger! I'm glad to see you've woken but I'm sure you're head is splitting. Take this." He handed her a dark potion to drink. It took effect right after it passed her tongue. She found herself feeling much better.

"When may I leave?" Hermione asked.

The healer said, "You may go as soon as you sign this form." Hermione signed the form and thanked her healer. They healer left and Ginny, Harry, and Hermione apparated back to her house. Hermione walked into the study to see her father's favorite rug splayed with her blood. She cast a few Repairo spells and the room was back to its original state.

"Oh Harry, I've almost forgotten! I was asked to teach at Hogwarts! I'm going to accept," she excitedly said.

"I know, Minerva was telling us all about it. We assured her you accepted and she took that as answer enough. She is already preparing your rooms and said to give you this letter," Harry said as he handed her an envelope. Hermione recognized the handwriting of Minerva.

Hermione,

We all are wishing you well and know that last night must have been traumatic. Teachers are to arrive within the next week or so as to have the two months to prepare for classes. I do hope this is enough time for you to prepare yourself. Please feel free to bring as many things as you would like and your cat as well. We look forward to seeing you.

Yours,

Minerva

Hermione shared her letter with them also stating that she was fine saying, "I'd like to be alone for awhile now. I have a lot of packing to do."

"Okay Hermione but you know Ginny and I are just a moment away if you need anything. Make sure to come by for dinner before you go to Hogwarts. We truly love you," Harry said.

"I love you both and I'll be over for dinner on Thursday. Please, if we could put this entire situation behind us that would be great. I honestly believe Ron deserves to be in Azkaban for what he did to me. I am happy to see him gone as I've been waiting for the right time to have him leave. I don't want to ever see him or speak to him again. Please respect my wishes," Hermione said.

"Trust us," Ginny replied, "we think he deserves to be where he is as well. We will of course respect you not wanting to see him!"

With that they all hugged and the Potters departed. Hermione set straight to work picking through her books to see which ones she would take. This week was going to fly by she knew it. She decided to save herself the trouble of going through all her books when she knew, in the end, she would take them all.