After George finished the dishes and Hermione soaked in the tub they decided to spend some quality time together. They lay in their bed together and George read a book a loud. Soon after he started Hermione were fast asleep in his arms. George climbed out of the bed and tucked her in. he sat down at the desk and took out a piece of parchment.

Fred-

I think Hermione's memories are coming back. What should I do? Should I just tell her now or wait until she realizes it. Either way she will hate me-I know that. I just want to know what is best for her.

George

He folded the note and handed it to his owl. George watched the bird fly off into the night and then laid back down with Hermione. He knew her memories came back to her in dreams usually-he prayed tonight she slept peacefully.

The next morning George woke up and found Hermione getting ready for work. She smiled at him as she put her makeup on. "Sleep well?" George asked.

"I did" Hermione replied. "No nightmares-no memories"

"Ok" George said. He kissed Hermione on the cheek and climbed in the shower. After Hermione was gone George made the decision-Tonight I tell her the truth. She deserves to know.

Hermione was having a great day. Her workload was manageable. She and Ginny had lunch together. It all seemed to be going so well until around 4:00 she took a headache. It was debilitating and almost made her sick to her stomach. Her secretary found her doubled over on the floor and called for Bill.

"I am fine" Hermione insisted when Bill got her into a chair. "I don't need to see a healer"

"Are you sure?" Bill asked.

"Yes" Hermione replied. "But I should probably go home and rest"

"Yeah" Bill agreed, 'Let me take you home"

Hermione wanted to argue but decided it wasn't worth it. She gathered her things and let Bill accompany her to the fireplace. Once they arrived at Hermione's home-Bill went to the joke shop to inform George Hermione was ill. Hermione changed into her pajamas and curled up in the bed and soon she was asleep.

Harry walked into the office and found George pacing, "You ok mate?" Harry asked.

George groaned, "No-I am not. I am glad you came. Have a seat" George motioned to a chair in the office.

Harry sat down and looked at George expectantly. "I am telling Hermione the truth tonight"

Harry's face darkened, "Are you sure that is a good idea? Now that she doesn't blame herself for Ron she is much better off."

"Yes-she might be angry with us but we need to be honest" George said, "I trust we can get through to her and make her realize how dangerous her life was before"

"Maybe" Harry replied.

"It will be alright," George told him.

Harry snorted, "You don't believe that" Harry replied and left the shop quickly.

"No-I don't" George said aloud to the empty room.

Ginny Weasley shoved Hermione hard against the brick wall, "How could you?" she screeched. "I hate you so much"

Hermione ignored the youngest Weasley and looked at Ron. He was avoiding her gaze all together. "Ronald" she said softly, "Please says something-anything?"

"Did it feel good?" Ron asked, "Was the revenge sweet?"

Hermione felt tears well up in her eyes, "At the time" Hermione admitted, "But not anymore"

She felt a pair of tiny hands push her again. Ginny was screaming and crying, "You betrayed me"

Harry reached forward and grabbed Ginny. He pulled off of Hermione. "Look at me" Harry, said, "I am sorry"

"Sorry" Ginny screeched, "Sorry-your sorry you cheated on me"

"This isn't an excuse but we weren't actually together" Harry said. "I was lonely and I was scared and I-" Harry broke off.

"No we weren't together but we were going to be" Ginny snapped. "I love you"

"I love you too" Harry whispered.

"No-not if you are running around and sleeping with Hermione you don't" Ginny said. Both Harry and Hermione flinched. "Goodbye Harry. I am done with both of you"

Harry looked at Hermione but followed Ginny out, leaving Hermione with Ron. "I am sorry" Hermione said. "I am sorry"

"I can't talk about this right now" Ron said. He headed for the door. Hermione followed.

"Ron-please" Hermione called.

Ron turned to say something but his words were drowned out by screams. "Death eaters" Ron said hoarsely. Ron and Hermione ran hand in hand to the where they heard the screams. When they reached the field they were shocked at what they saw. Death eaters everywhere-they were grossly out numbered. They pulled their wands out and went to help their friends.

The fighting went on for about 15 minutes. To every ones surprise the Order was winning. Hermione crept up behind Bellatrix Lastrange and got her quickly and quietly. Hermione was elated. It only took seconds to kill Bella-it should have taken longer. Bella was tough and had killed many members of the Order.

Hermione turned just in time to see the elder Malfoy coming towards her. She tried to move, she tried to protect herself but there wasn't time. Hermione closed her eyes and braced herself for the inevitable.

It never came.

She heard the words; "Avada Kedavra" and she could feel the heat from the spell. But when she opened her eyes she was obviously alive. Where her lifeless body should have been she found his instead, "Ron!" she screamed. She was a coward. She had closed her eyes and been ready to let death take her, and Ron had stepped in, taking it for her.

Hermione fell to her knees and cried, cried over her best friend and the love of her life. She didn't move until Remus Lupin picked her up and carried her off the field

Hermione woke up screaming. George ran into the room. "You lied to me" Hermione yelled before he could touch. "You lied-everyone lied about everything"

"Hermione, please" George begged, "Let me explain"

Hermione reached up and slapped George across the face. He was in shock and didn't respond. Hermione jumped off the bed and apparated out of the room. George didn't know where she was going but he was fairly sure she wasn't coming back.