Okay this chapter is super short but it needed to be done. Hopefully I can wrap this all up in the next chapter!
As always I do not own Harry Potter or Criminal Minds.
Harry Potter walked up to Hermione's room in St. Mungos. Hermione had been there for 3 days and was going to be leaving today. He still could not believe that he almost lost her twice in less then 2 months.
He walked into her room to find Hermione sitting up on the bed looking out the window.
"Mione." He said not wanting to scare her.
"Hey Harry" she said turning to him.
"Hermione what wwere you thinking doing that spell. You know what it does that is why it is not used. We could have lost you." Harry said as he sat on the bed and looked at his best friend. She could not be more family to him if she was blood. It killed hi to think she almost died.
"Harry I knew there was no danger. I knew you would come right away. I did it because I still love him. I could not live in a world where he does not live. Even we are not together."
"You put too much faith in me Mione."
"No I put just enough. I know you Harry James Potter. I knew you would never let me down."
Harry though about this. "Have you decided what you are going to do?" He asked
"Yes." She said looking away from him and back to the window. "I need your help."
In Virginia, the team was in the conference room. Spencer was at home recovering from his wound. No one could believe that he was alive. Even the doctors were stunned. By all accounts he should be dead. But the team knew that Hermione had saved him. They had not seen her since Harry took her to their hospital 4 days ago.
"Do you guys think Hermione is okay?" Penelope asked
"I am sure if anything happened Harry would have told us. Remus said she would be fine." Rossi said.
"Yeah but why has she not come back yet?" Emily asked
"I am sure she will come back when she can." Hotch said. He was worried about Hermione also but he did not want the team to know.
"Do you think she will stay? I know she was thinking about leaving before all this." J.J asked as she looked around the room.
"I am sure she let us know when she is ready" Hotch answered
"And so I am ready" a voice said.
"Hermione!"The team all said. Penelope rushed to her side and gave her a hug.
"I actually came to see you Hotch" Hermione said.
"Your leaving aren't you." Hotch asked
"Yes" Hermione said as she handed him her badge and gun. "The team can not function the way it was. Seeing Spencer shot like that killed me. I do not think I can remain objective if he was ever in danger. I can't put the rest of the team in danger. Besides I think it would be better for everyone if I was back in England." Hermione said
She looked around the room at the people she had grown close to over the past year.
"Mi, I am going to miss you." Penelope said as she hugged Hermione one Moe time.
"Yeah Hermione, we will miss you. There is no chance of talking you out of this is there?" Morgan asked
"No. I have already moved all my things back to London and gave my landlord notice I was leaving. I really only just came by to say goodbye. And to give you something."
Hermione walked out of the room and came back in with a large cage covered with a cloth.
She took the cloth away and revealed a beautiful Great Horned Owl. The owl was dark wine red and had golden eyes. Hermione set the cage in front of Penelope.
"This here is Ophelia. She is a post owl. Since I will be in the magical world technology will not work. Too much magical interference. If you need to get a hold of me just write a letter and give it to her. She will find me. She is a special owl that is used for transatlantic post." Hermione said as she handed Penelope a large bag. "In here are her treats. When she brings you a letter you can give her one or really any kind of food to reward her. She will hunt for her meals so as long as you let her out she will be fine."
"Hermione does Reid know you are leaving?" Rossi asked her
"No. I think it is better this way. He was so mad at me. I don't want him to feel guilty for me leaving. While yes I am leaving because of our separation, I am also leaving because I miss my family. I really need them right now and they need me."
"We will miss you" Emily said
Hermione gave her team one last hug.
"Remember if you ever need me just give a letter to your owl. She will find me. I love you all." She said as she walked backwards away from the table. She took one last look around the room before she pulled out her wand and turned slightly on her heel. Disappearing from their sight.
I am sorry. I had too. Next chapter will be up shortly
