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**Second reposted chapter. If you'll remember from before, at the end of this chapter, Harry sends Bill an owl asking him to come help Hermione.

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Hermione and Ron were asleep on either end of the sofa when the others came down that morning. The three had gone inside not long after the storm began, and had stayed up talking. Ron had faded out around six, and Hermione followed not long after. Harry had sat on the floor in front of Hermione, just staring at her for a bit. He had never noticed before, but he could see the difference in her now. In her sleep, she looked peaceful, less..haunted, and happier. When she was awake, she often looked like she was waiting for the other shoe to drop. Now he knew, though, that she was. Hermione often looked pale, and she had a darkness behind her eyes. A darkness he desperately hoped the Healer she planned to see could make go away.

''Good morning!'' Luna chirped as she walked down the stairs.

''Morning, Luna!'' Harry said quietly, pulling her to the kitchen so she wouldn't wake Ron and Hermione. ''Are you hungry? I could make you something as long as we keep it down.''

''Hermione having another bad night?'' Luna asked as she sat in one of the barstools at the island.

Harry looked at her in surprise. ''Yeah. But..how'd you know?''

''I'm not as dense as people think, Harry.'' Luna said in a serious voice. ''Before you guys went on the run, Hermione had this..sparkle..in her eyes. Like there was a bright light inside her shining out. But since the war ended..the light's still there, but it's like it's been dimmed.''

''She's right.'' Ginny said from behind her, making Harry jump in surprise. ''There's also times when Hermione gets this..look..on her face. It's only there when she thinks nobody is paying attention, though.''

''Look? What look?'' Harry asked as he poured a cup of tea for the two girls.

''It's hard to describe, really.'' Ginny said, picking up her teacup. ''It's this faraway look. It's like she'll just go somewhere else in her mind. But then, it's gone almost as soon as it appears.'' she shrugged.

''Did you ever see it, Neville?'' Harry asked as he entered the kitchen.

''See what?'' Neville asked sleepily.

''Hermione's look.'' Ginny said, kissing his cheek.

''Oh. Yeah, a couple times.'' Neville nodded.

''So, me and Ron were the only ones who thought she was okay?'' Harry asked, running his hands through his hair.

''I think so. Mum even mentioned it to me once or twice.'' Ginny said.

''It's not your fault, Harry. Or Ron's. Some of us have just been watching her more closely. Especially since..'' Neville started, only to stop when Ginny elbowed him. ''Ow! What?'' he asked, glaring at her.

''What? Especially since what?'' Harry demanded.

The three exchanged looks before Luna spoke up. ''I told them about what happened at M..Malfoy M..Manor.'' she stammered, tears forming in her eyes.

''Luna!'' Harry exclaimed.

''It's not her fault, Harry.'' Ginny said, rubbing Luna's back. ''She needed someone to talk to, and Neville and I were willing to listen if it helped her.'' she said. ''Luna, why don't you go wash your face, love?'' she suggested to the blonde, who had tears running down her face. Luna nodded and walked to the bathroom off the living room.

''We know what Bellatrix Lestrange can do a person, Harry. My parents were only with her for half an hour before..well, you know.'' Neville said. ''So, we all started watching Hermione closely..you know..just in case.'' he shrugged.

Harry sighed. ''Well, you weren't wrong. There is something wrong with Hermione.'' he said. Running his hands through his hair again, he looked at his friends and gave them a sad smile. ''What did Luna tell you about when we were at Malfoy Manor, exactly?''

Neville and Ginny exchanged looks. After a moment, Ginny started talking. ''Not much, really. Just that you and Ron were in the dungeon while Hermione was upstairs. She could hear her screaming. Then Dobby took her, Dean, Ollivander and the goblin to Shell Cottage. You three turned up there not long after, and Hermione was unconsious.'' Ginny said after a moment.

''Yeah. That's mostly what happened.'' Harry nodded. ''You'll hear this later anyway, so I guess I can tell you.'' he sighed. ''While Hermione was upstairs with Bellatrix, she used a dagger to..carve..into Hermione's arm.'' he said, tearing up.

Ginny gasped and covered her mouth. Neville hung his head, and let out a breath.

''The dagger she used was cursed, we think. Maybe with some kind of dark magic. We're not entirely sure. Anyway, since then, Hermione's been hearing voices. Spiteful, hurtful, evil voices.'' Harry said, leaning on both arms against the counter. ''So, Hermione's going to go see this Healer Fleur recommended on Monday, see if she can help.''

''Okay.'' Ginny nodded.

''And if she can't? Then what?'' Neville asked.

''I'll find someone who can.'' Hermione said from behind them, making them turn.

Harry smiled at her as he went over and hugged her. ''Are you feeling better? You certainly look better.''

Hermione nodded as she and Harry walked over to the counter. ''Yeah, a bit. I slept okay once I tuned Ron's snoring out.'' she smiled, making Harry chuckle.

''So, you obviously know what we were talking about.'' Ginny said. Hermione just nodded at her as she sipped her coffee. ''Do you think this Healer can help?''

''Well, I certainly hope so.'' Hermione said, moving to sit at the table. ''From what Fleur told me, this Healer is only about an hour away from here, so I'm gonna go see her Monday morning.''

''We'll go, too.'' Neville said.

''Yeah.'' Ginny said as she sat down next to Hermione. ''And if we have some time, maybe we can go sightseeing, or out for dinner, or something, huh?''

Hermione smiled as Ginny talked. ''Sure. And maybe a bit of shopping?'' she asked.

Everyone in the kitchen laughed as Ginny squealed and hugged Hermione.

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