A/N: Ok since last chapter was short here is another one just for you darling readers! MPYEH yes I know Kari overreacted and that was intentional lol. Don't worry things will begin to come together I hope! Monkgirl I am glad you understand lol. Dreadloc! I am sooooo glad that I could impress you so! I hope I can keep the story good for you. WARNING: MENTIONS OF RAPE IN THIS CHAPTER! IF YOU DO NOT LIKE SKIP THE BEGINNING OF THE CHAPTER!

Chapter 14

Kari laid on the floor in a living room. Dirty brown carpet irritated her bare back. Pain was coursing through every nerve ending as a balding, fat man towered over her small frame. Kari could feel blood seeping into the carpet from all over her body. Cuts and welts littered and crossed her tender flesh from the beatings. She turned her head away from the man only to spot little Ashley crying in the kitchenette of their supposed new 'home.' What she wouldn't give to keep her little sister from seeing this. Tears trekked down Kari's dirtied face as the man let his pants fall to the ground. He knelt between her thin legs, prying them open. She could smell his foul breath as he prepared to enter her abused body.

Kari leapt up and looked around her in panic. Once she realized that she was still in the forest Kari relaxed slightly. It had been years since she had dreamt of that damned place. Sighing Kari looked up at the moonlit sky. Light clouds floated lazily by, the stars bright. Kari figured it must be in the very early hours. Standing up slowly and stretching she decided to go back to the castle. She took her time walking through the forest as she thought of her nightmare. Kari had been 7 at that time, Ashley 5. That was one of the worst homes they had been sent to and ever since then they didn't trust people easily. Almost every home had been abusive in one way or another. Any nice family that tried to take them in ended up sending them back to the orphanage because they were 'too damaged.' Kari lost track of how many times she had to hear that her parents abandoned them, that they were unwanted anywhere. That was why Kari had got so upset at Hermione yesterday. She had what Kari and Ashley craved. She didn't realize how lucky she was to have parents that loved her unconditionally and were willing to let her go into a world they couldn't be a part of. It bothered Kari to no end that Hermione would let them go so easily. Would abandon them. NO! She wouldn't let Hermione do that. No matter what she had to do, she would not let that happen.

Kari reached the castle just as the sun began to rise over the horizon. First she needed to apologize to Hermione for snapping like that, then explain to her why she behaved in such a way. Hopefully Hermione would be willing to listen though Kari wouldn't blame her if she didn't. Just before Kari reached the main doors she caught Hermione's scent on the breeze. She quickly changed course and followed the alluring scent to beside the lake. Hermione sat staring out at nothing, obviously lost in thought. Kari sat beside the brunette silently. "I sent my parents a letter to see if they wouldn't mind me coming home for the holidays," Hermione whispered, dropping her eyes down to the ground. Kari blinked for a moment in surprise. A small smile found its way onto her face as she pulled Hermione into a tight hug. She felt the girl tense for a moment before relaxing into her hold. "I'm so sorry for what I said yesterday 'Mione. I should never have snapped at you like that. I just don't want you to loose them." Hermione nodded into Kari's shoulder. "When Ash and I were kids we ended up going from foster home to foster home. Most were very unpleasant. All we heard constantly was how our parents abandoned us. That no one would ever want us, love us. After so long I guess I began to believe part of it." Hermione frowned but didn't interrupt. "At school I would listen to all the other children whining about their families, how unfair they were being treated and the like. I grew to hate them because they had no clue what they had."

Kari sighed," I would see parents franticly searching for their child when lost or who had run away and I couldn't help but wonder why my own haven't come looking for me and Ashley. Over the years the feeling of envy just grew, and every time I see some one taking their family for granted I just snap. I am truly sorry for treating you like that 'Mione. Can you ever forgive me?" Hermione was shocked to see a few tears roll down Kari's face. Instead of responding, Hermione pressed her lips against Kari's in a desperate kiss. Kari was quick to respond easily deepening the kiss as Hermione buried her hands in her hair. Hermione pressed Kari to the ground. Kari's hands found their way under her shirt to feel the soft skin. Eager hands explored each other as their kiss grew fevered. They broke away when air became necessary and stared into each others eyes. "I love you Kari. You have nothing to apologize for," Hermione panted. Kari drew her in for another deep kiss as she rolled them over, pinning the brunette beneath her. Hermione moaned as she kissed down her neck and ground her hips into her own. Kari ripped open Hermione's buttoned shirt needing to see her lover's body.

Hermione watched Kari drink in her body with such pleasure and eagerness that it took her breath away. Kari leaned down to trail kisses along the collarbone, her hands pulling down the plain cotton bra to release the delicate orbs of flesh. She grazed her lips over the hardened nipples in a teasing kiss before latching her teeth around one of them. Hermione's low moans increased with each gentle tug on the pebbled bud, each lick driving her wild with lust. She needed to feel every inch of her lover so she tugged at Kari's shirt, pleased to see that Kari was not wearing any undergarments. The moment Kari felt Hermione's hands on her bare skin she moaned against the witch's chest. When Hermione pinched her nipples, Kari let out a low growl of pleasure before kissing further down the toned body of her young lover, pushing off the skirt in the process. Hermione spread her legs further in anticipation. Kari savored the scent of Hermione's arousal for a moment then dove into the dripping depths like a starved woman. Hermione arched her back the moment her silver lover's tongue drove into her. Gods how she loved this, loved the woman above her. Kari slowly teased Hermione into a frenzy, alternating between fast and slow paces, hard and gentle licks. Hermione cried out when she felt Kari push two fingers deep into her entrance. The pace was slow at first, but granting Hermione's pleas, Kari thrusted harder and faster. She crashed her lips against Hermione's in a fierce kiss that matched her thrusts in intensity. Hermione moaned into her lover's mouth. She could feel her orgasm approaching the breaking point.

"MS. GRANGER!" The shriek of her Head of House not only made her jump in absolute horror but also succeeded in killing her almost orgasm. Hermione rushed to cover herself up properly only to be wrapped in a conjured blanket Kari provided. Kari however wasn't in a rush to do the same instead choosing to be nonchalant about the whole situation. The young witch was extremely red, being caught by not only her Head of House but also her role model was almost traumatizing to the poor girl. Professor MacGonagall could not believe what she was seeing. Her favorite pupil doing THAT and OUTSIDE of all places was not what she expected from the often prudish girl. "What in the world do you two think you are doing?" Hermione gulped and decided to stare at the ground, leaving Kari to answer the stern witch. "Well in all honesty we were having make up sex. Granted we probably should've gone to a more private area, but neither of us figured people would be out here this early in the morning." Both of the witches stared at Kari, one in absolute horror at the blunt reply, the other simply in shock by it. Hermione let out a silent groan before standing, keeping her head down. "I'm sorry Professor. We were not planning on doing this. It just happened," she mumbled dejectedly. She had hoped to never disappoint her favorite teacher, but this incident surely must have destroyed the woman's opinion of her.

Professor MacGonagall sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Ms. Granger will serve detention with me for a week. This sort of behavior is most unbecoming of such a bright student such as yourself. Ms. Alexander I will be speaking with your Headmistress about this manner. Now it is time for breakfast so you two best head off." Both girls nodded without a word and trekked towards the castle in silence. MacGonagall shook her head watching the two. Honestly if it had been anyone else she would not have been so kind, or lenient. She would have a nice long talk with Hermione tonight during detention. For now however she needed to find the Headmistress of Salem.

Hermione and Kari walked into the Great Hall still not saying a word. Hermione was mortified, terrified, and down right frustrated. Kari on the other hand was trying very hard not to laugh. She knew that while her little lover could be kinky at times in the sack, she was still a stick in the mud for rules. To be caught having sex, by a Professor and Head of House, must have been horrible for the girl. Kari shook her head then wrapped an arm around the stiff brunette. Hermione immediately cuddled into the embrace as they sat next to Fleur, Harry and Ashley. "Glad to see that you two made up," Ashley grinned at Kari. Usually it took her big sister to a few days to calm down, but then again Kari also wasn't in a serious relationship those times. Kari nodded and chuckled when Hermione blushed a deep red before burying her head into her shoulder. "What's wrong 'Mione?" Kari grinned as she rubbed the poor girl's back. "Professor MacGonagall caught us...Making up..Earlier. Needless to say we are both in a bit of trouble." Everyone laughed loudly. When Fleur managed to calm down enough she asked, "did you at least get to finish before she caught you?" Hermione groaned loudly into Kari's shoulder while shaking her head. Everyone laughed again much to her dismay. Now she had to go all day being frustrated, and even couldn't get satisfaction until after her detention. This sucked...