A/N: Once again I had to re-post

Chapter 7:

When they arrived at the outskirts of the burrow, since they can't actually apparate directly to the burrow, Hermione swayed in Ron's arms.

"Mione?" Ron asked anxiously.

"I'm okay, just really weak." she replied.

"Here." Ron picked her up carefully cradling her in his arms she wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder.

"Thanks." She said softly

"Anytime." Ron replied. "Harry?" Ron asked looking around.

"Right here." He said from behind him.

"You got everything alright?" Ron asked.

"Yeah, lets go." Harry said levitating Hermione's trunk in the air and holding Crookshanks' carrier in his other hand. They made there way towards the burrow.

"Ron?" Hermione whispered.

"Yeah?"

"I'm to heavy for you to carry the whole way." she said softly.

"No your not. You hardly weigh a thing." Ron said kissing her head.

"Ron?" she said again.

"Mhmm?"

"I meant what I said earlier." she whispered.

"About what 'Mione?" Ron asked confused.

"That I love you." she said tightening her grip around his neck. Ron was flying. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. He had waited so long for her to say that and now that she had it was even better than he had imagined.

"I love you too, 'Mione." Ron replied quietly. Then he looked over at Harry who had a small smile on his face but was staring at the ground while they walked, pretending not to of heard.

They could see the Burrow now and they eventually reached the door Harry opened it and walked in Ginny was right there in the sitting room. She had red rimmed eyes but she was no longer crying until she saw Ron carrying Hermione into the room. Ron saw his sister and her hands shot up to her mouth in shock at the site of the broken Hermione in his arms. Tears were flowing down her face. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley entered then and Mrs. Weasley had tears in her eyes that spilled over at the site of Hermione as well.

"Oh!" Mrs. Weasley sobbed. The twins must have heard that because they came rushing in the room. They both just stared wide eyed at Hermione.

"Come on boys bring her in." Mr. Weasley said quickly ushering them inside. Ron watched his family as he walked across the sitting room and placed Hermione gently on the sofa. She didn't let him go however.

"Please? Just hold me?" She begged quietly tears in her eyes.

"Of course, love." Ron said sitting on the couch and she did her best to crawl up in his lap but he had to help her because she was still really weak from the trip. He finally had her in his arms. "Better?" He whispered. She nodded.

"Oh. Hermione!" Mrs. Weasley sobbed. "I'm so sorry, Dear."

"Thank you." was all Hermione could manage to say.

"Are you in pain?" Ron asked worried.

"A little." she said softly. Ron looked up at his mother. She nodded and rushed out of the room. Ron looked up to see Ginny sobbing silently in Harry's arms the twins were still there and they walked up to their father and both put a hand on each of his shoulders. Ron returned his gaze to Hermione she had her eyes closed but he could see tears running down her cheeks just the same.

Mrs. Weasley had returned to the room carrying a large book of magical remedies. She came and kneeled beside Hermione and Ron.

"Hermione?" Mrs. Weasley asked trying to remain calm. Hermione opened her eyes. "Can I try and get rid of these cuts for you?" Hermione nodded. Ron had to move so Hermione could lay flat but when he did she whipped her head around to look at him.

"Don't worry I'm not leaving. But you do have to get healed." He said softly. Mrs. Weasley looked at her son surprised.

"O-Okay." Hermione stuttered and laid down flat on the sofa. Mrs. Weasley looked at the book once more before casting the necessary spells to heal her wounds.

"Is that all of them, Dear?" Mrs. Weasley asked quietly.

Hermione shook her head and lifted her shirt to reveal her stomach. Ginny gasped and the twins' mouths dropped and Mr. Weasley shook his head in disbelief. Mrs. Weasley quickly got rid of the huge gashes and Hermione was all healed, physically at least.

"Alright Hermione that's it." Mrs. Weasley said quickly.

"Thank you, Mrs. Weasley" Hermione said quietly.

Ron was so glad to see that she had no more injuries visible, but he know that it was not even close to the extent of the wounds she had suffered from the accident. He knew that the loss of her parents was a horrible thing for any 17 year old to have to endure but Hermione had always been quite close to her parents. She would write them often and loved to tell them tales of her times at Hogwarts. She had once told Ron that her parents were her best friends before she came to Hogwarts and met him and Harry. This was extra devastating to her. Harry had lost his parents when he was to young to remember them and that must be horrible he felt so grateful to have his family but then when this thought crossed his mind he automatically felt guilty.

Hermione had sat up and was now looking around the room at the many faces looking at her. Ginny was standing with Harry. Her head sitting on his shoulder. Hermione looked at her and stuck her arms out indicating for Ginny to come over. Ginny rushed over and hugged her tightly.

"Hermione I'm so, so sorry." Ginny sobbed in her ear.

"I know, Gin." Hermione replied she probably would have cried along with her if she had any tears left. Ginny pulled back and wiped at her tears quickly then stepped back to stand by Harry. And very suddenly Hermione was bombarded by four arms encircling around her on both sides. The twins had moved so fast Ron almost didn't know what they were doing. They were hugging her small body tightly and kissing both sides of her head over and over. She let out a small laugh but it didn't sound right to her like it wasn't really her laugh. Fred and George both gave her one more big smooch before letting her go. Then is was Mrs. Weasley's turn she hugged Hermione in one of her bone crushing hugs. Mr. Weasley came forward and pulled his wife off of her. He gave Hermione a small apologetic smile. She nodded at him once.

Then she turned and looked at Ron who was perched on the arm of the chair watching this all take place. He stuck his hand out and she took it then he came and sat beside her she leaned her head against his shoulder and closed her eyes. Ron could tell she was exhausted.

"Come on Hermione. I'll take you up for a nap." He said softly.

"Okay." She whispered.

"I'll be down in a minute." Ron told his mother who looked like she had a million questions. Ron led Hermione up the stairs but she was very tired so when they got to the top of the first flight he picked her up and carried her the rest of the way. He was about to go into Ginny's room but she stopped him.

"No. Can I sleep in your room? For now at least?" She asked quickly

"Sure." He replied and took her up to his room. Ron walked in and laid her on his bed. She took off her shoes and pulled her hair out of the pony tail she was wearing. Her crazy bushy hair flowed around her head in a huge mess, but Ron thought she was beautiful. She laid her head on the pillow and Ron pulled the blankets up around her. He kissed her cheek and turned to leave.

"Ron?" She said quickly.

"Yeah?" He asked kneeling beside the bed.

"I love you." She said and reached out and pulled his face to her and softly kissed his lips. "I just have to say it now. I've waited too long and I wouldn't be able to live if something happened and I never got to tell you." She whispered with tears in her eyes.

"I know the feeling Hermione. I love you too." He said softly and kissed her again very delicately. "Now sleep." He said a little more sternly.

"Okay." And with that she rolled over and fell asleep instantly.