Disclaimer- I own the plot. That's all. Disclaimers are one of the evils of the world. They are annoying to type.
[the next day after Transfigurations]
Professor McGonnogal called out to Harry and Ron. "Mr. Potter and Mr. Weasley. May I speak to you for a moment." The boys go over to the professor. "I don't suppose Miss Granger told you about that scream from last night."
"We asked her about it. She said that somebody fell off of the top bunk. I guess that wasn't the entire truth," answered Harry.
With sudden concern Ron asked "What's wrong? Is she okay?"
"What you were told wasn't anywhere near the truth. I suppose she didn't want to worry you. That scream you heard came from Miss Granger. We aren't sure what really happened. I came in after hearing her scream. She was violently thrashing on the floor and clawing at an invisible figure. She was struggling to breathe so I woke her up. After Miss Granger caught her breath she was a pale as a ghost. She kept saying 'I won't do it. It will hurt them too much. I can't harm them.' I have no idea who or what she was talking about. Keep an eye on her as often as possible. Make sure she isn't alone." Ron and Harry's eyes are wide with fear for their best friend.
"Thank you Professor." They leave. "Harry, what could be wrong with her?"
"I don't know. Look. Hermione is up ahead let's catch up. Don't let on that you know what happened."
"Okay. Hey Hermi. Ready to go to lunch?" She turns around and kisses Ron.
"Sure. Let's go boys." Lunch is the same as always except Hermione is unusually quiet.
"Are you okay, Hermi?"
"I'm fine. I'll be right back." Hermione goes into the bathroom throws up her food and looks into the mirror. 'I can't lie to him anymore, but the truth will hurt him ever so much. Maybe my dream was right. I'll end it all tonight when they're all asleep' She returns to the hall. "Back."br
"Hooray!! Let's have a party!" cheers Harry.
"Oh, shut up." She smacks him playfully on the shoulder. The rest of the day goes by as usual. It is nighttime. Ron, Harry, Fred, George, Hermione, and Ginny are all in the common room talking. Hermione pulls Ginny aside.
"Ginny, I'm worried about what happened last night so I need you to make a promise to me."
"Sure. Anything."
"If anything ever does happen to me, take care of your brothers and Harry for me. If they ever need anything tell them what I would say."
"Why? Are you okay.?"
"Don't worry. This is just for safety concerns."
"Of course I'll take care of them. I'll do exactly what you would."
"Thank you." She hugs her. 'I'll miss you, Ginny. Goodbye.' Hermione and Ginny return to the group. "I'm going to bed now. Good night." 'I love all of you.' She kisses each of them on the cheek, except Ron who she gives a gentle kiss on the lips. 'This is the last time I will kiss any of you. I'll wait for you in heaven and watch over you until then.' She goes into the dorm and waits until she knows that everybody's asleep. When she is positive that they are in bed she gets up, puts on her dress robes, and sneaks out into the common room. Hermione opens the window and looks down. 'It's a long way down, but that's what I need.' Ron hears movement, gets out of bed, and goes into the common room. He stands there watching Hermione stand by the window as the wind blew her hair back. br
'Wait, she isn't standing around. She climbing onto the ledge.' "Hermione, why are you doing this?"
"Because I can't lie to you, Harry, Ginny, and everyone else that I care about anymore."
"What are you talking about?"
"Ask Draco he knows."
"Please Hermione. Don't do it."
"Why not?"
"Because I love you."
"What?"
"I love you and I'll let the whole world know. I love the way your eyes dance when you laugh. I love you hair, your smile, and your tears. I can't lose you now. It'll be too painful."
"More painful than the fact that I've been living a lie since this summer."
"Yes. Please come inside. I need you more than life itself." Hermione comes in and runs into Ron arms. She begins to cry into his robes.
"What's wrong with me? I miss the way I was."
"Don't worry. Whatever is wrong, you won't face it alone." At this moment Hermione becomes a dead weight in his arms. "Harry! Get help!"
