A/N: Okay, sorry about not updating. Our show, The Laramie Project, is opening in a week and we started rehearsing late so I have like no time. All I do is memorize lines. Anyway, here's the next chapter. I don't like it much so I might rewrite it. I don't know.

Hermione stared at the letter gripping it so tightly is crumpled. Her heart was pounding and she knew that she had to calm herself for her baby's sake. She took a deep breath and balled up the nasty letter written by the person she hated most. Why couldn't she just escape him? What had she done to deserve this? Why was the world out to get her? Hermione didn't know how long she was standing there. All she could think about was Ron and her baby. Eli was going to hurt Ron if she told him.

"Hermione your lunch is ready," Ron said from the kitchen. Hermione instantly shoved the letter in her pocket just as Ron walked through the door. "You okay Mione?"

"Of course! Why?" Hermione asked flustered.

"You look a little upset," Ron said suspiciously.

"Oh, no I'm fine," Hermione lied there was no way she was going to risk Ron's safety over a stupid letter. Eli would not hurt Ron, ever,

"You sure? Is something bothering you?" Ron asked coming closer.

"No, I'm just a little tired. Let's go eat and then I'll take a nap," Hermione said nervously. With that Hermione rushed out of the room and into the kitchen.

"Hermione, are you sure you're alright?" Ron asked following her.

"Yes, Ron I'm fine!" Hermione said exasperated, Ron had to stop asking questions for his own sake. Ron nodded and sat down with Hermione as they ate their sandwiches in silence. As Hermione stood to rinse her dish Ron stopped her.

"Hermione, I'm sorry I kept pestering you. I just worry," Ron said taking her into his arms. Hermione leaned against his chest while he held her. She felt his chest move rhythmically with each breath he took. She knew she would do anything in her power to keep him safe.

"I know. I'm sorry I snapped at you. I don't want you to worry though. I'm fine," Hermione said holding onto Ron tighter and trying to blink back the tears that were forming as fast as her lies.

Ron couldn't help but feel as if Hermione was keeping something from him again. She had been so jumpy the past few days that Ron didn't know what to do. He was constantly worried about her stress. Everyday Ron would return from work and Hermione would race to the sitting room and hug him and tell him how much she loved him. He loved it but couldn't stop that nagging feeling that something wasn't right. Hermione was always up and about she was antsy and it couldn't be good for her or the baby. Ron knew he had to get to the bottom of the problem.

Hermione knew Ron was suspicious of her but she just couldn't bring herself to tell him. She was getting more and more worried everyday. So, when the day came that Ron didn't arrive home from work on time or even an hour later she went off the deep end.

"MR. WEASLEY, RON ISN'T HOME YET!" Hermione shrieked. She was talking to Mr. Weasley through the floo network.

"Hermione, I'm sure everything is fine," Mr. Weasley said calmly.

"NO! IT'S NOT HE GOT HIM! HE GOT RON!" Hermione cried.

"Who Hermione? Who got Ron?" Mr. Weasley asked less calm now.

"ELI! He said he was going to come after me but he also threatened Ron! Mr. Weasley you have to help me find him!" Hermione sobbed.

"Hermione you have to calm down and explain," Mr. Weasley said worriedly.

Hermione took a big breath before she started to explain what she hadn't told anyone. "About a week ago, I got a letter in the post. It was from Eli. He said that he wasn't going to let me go and that he would hurt Ron. Mr. Weasley what am I gonna do?" Hermione said as she once again started to cry.

"Hermione did you tell Ron about this?" Mr. Weasley asked quickly. Hermione just shook her head and cried harder. "Hermione I want you to…" Mr. Weasley started but he was interrupted.

"Mione?!" Hermione heard Ron call from the kitchen. "I'm home sorry I'm late!"

Hermione screamed with joy as she quickly pulled her head out of the fire and ran into the kitchen. She jumped in Ron's arms and cried. "Mione?!" Ron asked startled. "What's the matter?"

"I thought I lost you!" Hermione sobbed hugging Ron closer. "When you didn't come home I was so worried! Where were you?"

"I had to work late. I'm sorry I worried you," Ron said rubbing Hermione's back. "Hermione, why are you being this way? What has got you so worked up? It's not healthy,"

Hermione thought for a second, she knew she had to tell Ron now that Mr. Weasley knew. She had no choice. She just hoped he could forgive her.

"Ron, I have something to show you," Hermione said pulling away from Ron and walking towards their bedroom. Ron followed silently. Hermione pulled open the top drawer of her bureau and handed the crumpled tear stained letter to Ron.

Ron read it quickly then looked up at her, shock in his eyes.

"Hermione, when did you get this?" Ron asked through clenched teeth.

A/N: So there's the chapter. It's definitely a filler. I won't update again until after my show opens. Then I have another audition in between the performances so it may be a little while. Sorry!