"Hermione, Sweetie, wake up, My Love" Ron said trying to wake his terrified wife.
"Ron" Hermione whimpered as she snuggled closer to her husband. He held Hermione with the tenderness and care that carried her all through her treatments.
"Did you have a treatment- nightmare, Darling? You haven't had those in a while" Ron said. Hermione nodded.
"Shhh, its all over, Love, you never have to go through that again" Ron said, trying not to think about the physical and emotional pain Hermione went through during her cancer treatments.
"Do you want to see someone, Lovey? It might be good for you and it might help" Ron said cuddling Hermione like a little girl.
"Ok" Hermione whimpered. Ron rapped Hermione in an extra blanket and carried her to the fire place in their bedroom and held her in his lap.
"Do you think the stigmas against cancer patients and survivors will ever go away?" Hermione asked.
"They will, Sweetheart. Maybe Lizzie will do something about it" Ron said.
"I think Jack fancies her. He turned out to be such a sweet young man, just like his father" Hermione said. Ron kissed Hermione's forehead and held her closer.
"And Emma turned out to be a lovely, clever and strong young lady just her mum" Ron said.
"I can't wait for the retreat" Hermione said.
"Yeah, you'll do great. I think you'll really speak to the women" Ron said. Hermione turned and nuzzled her way into Ron's neck before Ron rested his head on hers.
"You're beautiful" Ron whispered as he stroked Hermione's hair. He lifted her hair and kissed a bald spot where the hair never grew back.
"Let's go back to sleep, Love. We've got a big weekend ahead of us" Ron said.
"Will you hold me?" Hermione asked.
"Of course, My Love" Ron smiled softly. Ron lay his wife in warmth the of their bed and pulled the blankets around her then took her in his arms.
"My Survivor, my Phoenix" Ron whispered.
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"Little Weasely blocks another goal! She's on fire! I guess being deaf really does has its advantages" Lee said as Jack Signed to Emma what he was saying.
"Thanks, Brian!" Emma shouted. As Harry and Ginny watched their son, niece, and nephew play Qudditch, Harry noticed a Slythrin flying behind Emma with a Quaffle in his hand. He immediately jumped on his broom and pulled Emma out of the way just the Quaffle was about to hit her. Emma clung to her uncle as tears filled her eyes.
"I've got you, Sweetheart, you're ok" Harry said.
"Game over! Gryffindor wins by default! And I guess it's a bad time to a Slythrin" Lee said.
"Emma, Sweetheart, we're going to the Hospital Wing ok?" Harry said. Emma just nodded as her uncle picked her up. Harry placed his little niece in a bed and kissed her forehead. Even though she was 13 she was the baby of the family. The men in the family loved to spoil and cuddle with her when she was little but Emma didn't like it because Jack was left out.
"Emma, sweetie, we need to check you out ok? Are hurting anywhere?" Susan asked.
"My stomach" Emma cried. Harry, Jack, James, and Danny looked away as Susan lifted up Emma's uniform. Lizzie and Leah gasped at the huge bruise on her stomach.
"It's a bruise, Sweetie, nothing internal. You can stay overnight if you'd like, get some rest?" Susan said. Emma nodded.
"Ok, I'm sending a note to your Triple H counselor" Susan said.
"Want me to get your stuff?" Jack asked and Emma nodded. Lizzie sat on the bed beside Emma while Danny, James and Leah sat in chairs around the bed. Emma got nervous with all the people around so Harry, James and Leah decided to leave. Emma fell asleep against the pillows and Danny pulled up the blanket around her.
"Stupid Slythrins" Danny said stroking Emma's hair. Just then Luke Malfoy walked into the Hospital Wing and Danny, Lizzie, and Jack took out their wands.
"What do you want, Malfoy?" Lizzie snarled.
"May I see Emma?" Malfoy asked.
"No, you can't, she's sleeping" Danny said.
"Can you just tell her I'm sorry, I didn't know our team would be that cruel" Malfoy said and he left the Hospital Wing. Lizzie whispered something Jack's ear that made him smile.
"I just remembered, Dan, I told Lizzie I'd help her with some homework, you'll stay with my sister won't you?" Jack said. Danny nodded. When Jack and Lizzie left Danny sat beside Emma and took her hand, it was so warm and delicate.
"I think I love you, Emma" Danny whispered to himself.
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"Lizzie?" Jack yawned as stepped into the common room. Lizzie turned her head and gave Jack a small smile. Jack could see she had been crying and went to sit beside her.
"Did you have another bad dream about your treatments again?" Jack asked. Lizzie nodded and Jack gently lay her down on the couch.
"Do you wanna to talk about it?" Jack asked. Lizzie shook her head.
"It's ok. Can I sing to you?" Jack asked. Lizzie smiled and nodded.
"My dad said this is the new theme song at Pediatric Oncology wing.
"The heart is stronger than you think
It's like it can go through anything
And even when you think it can't it finds a way to still push on, though
Sometimes you want to run away
Ain't got the patience for the pain
And if you don't believe it look into
your heart the beat goes on
I'm tellin' you that
Things get better
Through whatever
If you fall, dust it off, don't let up
Don't you know you can go be your own miracle
You need to know
If the mind keeps thinking you've had enough
But the heart keeps telling you don't give up
Who are we to be
questioning, wondering what is what
Don't give up,
THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!
It's like we all have better days
Problems getting all up in your face
Just because you go through it
Don't mean it got to take control, no
You ain't gotta find no hiding place
Because the heart can beat the hate
Don't wanna let your mind keep playin' you
And sayin' you can't go on
I'm tellin' you that
Things get better
Through whatever
If you fall
Dust if off, don't let up
Don't you know you
Can go
Be your own
Miracle
You need to know
If you mind keeps thinking you've head enough
But the heart keeps telling you don't give up
Who are we to be questioning what is what,
Don't give up, just stand up,
Through it all just stand up,
THROUGH IT ALL STAND UP!
You don't gotta be a prisoner in your mind
You can live your life
Let your heart be your guide
And you will know there's a good if you trust in the good
Everything will be alright
Light up the dark, if you follow your heart
And it will get better
Through whatever
If you mind keeps thinking you've head enough
But the heart keeps telling you don't give up
Who are we to be questioning what is what,
Don't give up, just stand up,
Through it all just stand up,
THROUGH IT ALL STAND UP!
You got it in you, find it within
You got in now, find it within now
You got in you, find it within
You got in now, find it within now
You got in you, find it within
Find it within you, find it within
THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!"
When Jack finished the song Lizzie had tears in her eyes and Jack gently wiped them away.
"That was beautiful, Jack" Lizzie said. Jack placed another blanket over Lizzie and held her hand.
"Do you want me to stay with you?" Jack asked softly. Lizzie nodded.
"Ok" Jack said stroking Lizzie's real hair.
"Please don't wear that wig anymore, Liz. You're so pretty without it" Jack said.