Chap 4

"Oh my god Hermione" Harry ran to Hermione's side

Ron backed away to the wall His mouth agap with horror. It was all his fault. He was responsible.

"Ron you need to go get madam Pomfrey now. Ron are you listening to me? Go get madam Pomfrey!" Harry yelled

Ron couldn't move. He just pressed his back harder against the wall, and stared at his unconscious friend on the ground.

"Ron listen to me you have to snap out of it, and get madam Pomfrey!" Harry yelled

Again Ron didn't budge.

"Fine ill go. Ron stay here, and keep an eye on Hermione. Im going to get help. " Harry ran out the door leaving Ron all alone in the bathroom except of course for the body of Hermione.

At first all Ron could do was stand there. Unable to move and inch. Then slowly he went to Hermione's side. He knelt down and took her cold hand in his.

"Please wake up Hermione. Please you can't be dead Your stronger than that. I know you are." Ron pleaded

But Hermione did not respond to Ron's plees. Ron kissed the back of Hermiones hand and gave it a light squeeze.

"God this is all my fault" Ron cried "Please Hermione, please come back. Im sorry ok. Im so sorry. Ill go back out with you ok. If you just wake up ill go back out with you and we will be happy ok. Just like you always wanted"

Hermione lay on the cool marble floor not moving an inch. Ron half expected her to jump and say "see thats what you get for hurting me, now you know how it feels", but of course she dident.

Tears started to well up in Ron's eyes. He couldn't control it. He still loved Hermione, and he felt personally reasonable for what happened. In his heart he knew that this was all his fault and that he could have prevented this.

After what seemed like years to Ron

Madam Pomfrey came bursting through the door along with Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall and Harry at her side.

"Mr. Weasely what happened" madam Pomfrey asked.

Ron just shook his head. Harry spoke up for him.

"We don't know what happened we just found her like that. Please save her."

"I'll do my very best Mr. Potter."

Ron looked over Hermione's lifeless body, and came across something in her left hand.

"Madam Pomfrey look there's something in her hand. See? What is it?"

Harry leaned over for a look

"It looks like a pill bottle" Harry said.

Madam Pomfrey eased Hermione's hand open and pulled out a small bottle. The bottle was completely empty. Madam Pomfrey studied the bottle carefully.

"What is it" Harry and Ron urged

"Its sleeping pills and looking at the date it was only refilled yesterday...she must have taken them all" madam Pomfrey said

"but where did she get them? Hermione has not been home in weeks and Hogwarts doe snot carry muggle medicine" Harry asked

"I'm not sure Mr. Potter, but i will very best to save mrs Granger...I just hope we are not to late."

Madam Pomfrey turned to professor McGonagall

"Minerva could you please fetch the stomach pump form my office?"

Professor McGonagall nodded her head and walked out the door.

"A stomach pump. What will that do? It won't hurt her will it? I won't let you hurt her!"

Harry came and put his arms around Ron's neck. Ron instantly stopped yelling, and concentrated on Harry's arms around him. This was what he had always wanted. For Harry to hold him. Ron sighed with contentment. He never wanted Harry to let him go.

"It's ok Ron. The stomach pump won't hurt her. It might even save her life." Harry soothed

Harry slipped his arms off Ron's shoulders, and looked at him with his eyes full of tears. It was like Harry was trying to tell him something but he couldn't find the words to say it. Harry went back over to Hermione clearly giving up on whatever it was he was trying to tell Ron.

Professor McGonagall came back with the stomach pump and handed it to Madam Pomfrey. She turned to Ron.

"Now Mr. Weasley you can look away if you wish, because I must warn you this will not be a pleasant sight."

"I'll be ok just save her." Ron replied

Madam Pomfrey nodded and started pumping Hermione stomach. Madam Pomfrey was right it wasn't as pretty sight at all. Every time Madam Pomfrey pumped Hermione's stomach Ron swooned. Luckily Harry was there to catch him every time. He was glad Harry was there.

Madam Pomfrey pumped Hermione's stomach one more time. She turned to Harry and Ron and shook her head sadly. Ron and Harry knew what that meant. It meant that Hermione didn't make it. Harry turned to Ron and cried on his shoulder. Ron didn't know what else to do so he wrapped his arms around Harry and cried too.

All of a sudden a sharp breath was taken. Everyone turned and looked at Hermione lying on the floor. She was covered in a cold sweat and was having a hard time breathing, but she was ok. Everyone ran over to her side.

"How are you felling Ms. Granger? Are you alright?" madam Pomfrey asked

Hermione nodded her head.

Ron and Harry each took one of her hands.

"Hermione we were so worried about you." Harry cried

Ron nodded in agreement

"Yea we thought we had lost you." Ron said holding back the tears

"For a minute there you did" So soft that they had to lean real close to hear

"Alright Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley stand back give her some air."

They did as they were told and backed away. Madam Pomfrey put Hermione on a stretcher and levitated her to the hospital wing.

Ron and Harry followed her up to the hospital wing. They stayed with Hermione for many hours just giving her reassuring smiles that she was going to be fine.

As the sun started to set Harry stood up and stretched.

"Ron I think maybe we should leave. It's getting late and Hermione needs her rest."

Ron shook his head

"It's ok you go. I'll be right behind you."

" Are you sure...do you want me to stay Ron...because i can...if you want"

"No its ok Harry really...I need to talk to Hermione alone...again"

Harry nodded and left Ron and Hermione alone. Ron sighed and took Hermione's hand.

"I am so sorry Hermione. I feel like this is all my fault. Im so stupid. Im such a bad friend."

"No Ron it's not your fault. You could have never known what I was going to do. I just...god Ron i was so mad at you...You really hurt me...do you know that."

"I know Hermione...and im so sorry"

Hermione sighed

" I guess im not better huh...I suppose were even now that I have pulled this stupid stunt"

"And I thought you were supposed to be the smart one" Ron said

Hermione laughed

"I usually am, but when you told me were in love with someone else I…"

"Yea about that...Hermione i could really use your help"

Hermione looked at him with confused eyes

"With what Ron"

Ron sighed

"I need you to help me tell Harry I love him"