Two Days Later (July 28th)

As he did the day before, Harry left his temporary home at the Leaky Cauldron and floo'd to St Mungo's hospital. He and Hermione had agreed that for the Weasley's to not get suspicious about Hermione's absence and Harry's trip to St Mungos, they would leave for the Burrow once she was healed and discharged. They told the Weasleys that Harry's stay at Privet Drive had to be extended under Dumbeldore's wishes and that they would arrive on the 29th of July. Of course they beloved the lie, no one ever questioned Dumbeldore's wishes.

Harry entered the ward to see Hermione sat upright on her bed, a wide smile across her face.

"Why are you so cheery this morning 'Mione?" Harry asked after wiping the slee pfrom his eyes.

"The nurse told me that I healed faster than expected and that I can leave today!" She exclaimed.

"'Mione, that's great news! We can go to the Burrow a day early."

"I was thinking that we could have a day to ourselves, maybe explore Muggle London a bit?"

"I like the sound of that." Now Harry was smiling. "You know, I've never been."

Hermione's smile faltered. "You've never been to London?"

"I have, but only to get to Kings Cross to go to Hogwarts." He clariffied

"Right, we have to go now!" She almost squealed.

"Are you strong enough to walk all that way?" Harry raised an eyebrow.

"I'm sure I can cope". She weakly pushed herself off of the hospital bed and began to slowly walk towards Harry. "See."

Harry reached out an arm to offer support in case she fell, but she merely flinched in response.

"S...sorry Harry" She muttered. Clearly the indecent with Dudley had effected her more than she lead on.

"No, it's okay" He sighed back and picked up her bag from the floor. "Let's drop this stuff of in the Leaky Cauldron, okay?" Hermione nodded. "But first I'll go and inform the Nurses that we are leaving." He walked out of the room leaving her alone.

While walking down the empty hospital corridors, a thought repeatedly entered Harry's mind. Her eyes, there was something different about them. They seemed more dull than the normal honey brown colour. She was really hurt and Harry needed to fix it.