The lights were very bright, so bright in fact they hurt Hermione Grangers eyes when they first opened and the smell, where ever she was smelt so clean it reminded her of a hospital. Hermione turned her head to the side and noticed a white curtain around her, she was in hospital, but why? she tried to sit up when pain shot through her entire body, why was she here and why could she not remember getting here? what was wrong with her? Taking a deep breath she heaved herself up into a sitting position ignoring the pain she closed her eyes and tried to remember...
'Ron get out of the bathroom im gonna be late for work!' Hermione shouted as she banged on the bathroom door. Living with 2 lads really tested her at times, they may have been her best friends and she would do anything for them, that she had proved many times back at school but when it came to the bathroom she was sure she would get more use of it living with girls. She had 20 minuets before she had to be at work in a little bar a few streets away, it was only a part time job, her day job was working in a book store but she loved the atmosphere the bar had the way the music played and the people danced and smiled, it really bought her out of herself.
'is he sprucing himself up again?' she turned and saw that Harry had joined her in the hall he must have heard her banging and shouting 'yes and im going to be late if he doesnt HURRY UP!!' Hermione shouted banging on the door once again 'i thought you would be used to this by how' harry leaned on the wall smiling 'its friday night ron always hogs the bathroom on a friday night while hes getting ready to meet which ever lucky lady it is tonight' he was right being a famous quidditch player suited Rons life style, not in a sleezy 'do you know who i am way' but in a way that he didnt have to worry anymore, it was fun being him now at school he always got a bit of a hard time being a Weasley
'Do you know who she is this week?' Just as Hermione asked the door opened 'her name is Alice' Ron smiled 'i bumped into her yesterday afternoon when i was going to the shops, she has the prettiest eyes and loveliest smile, i think im in love' Harry rolled his eyes they heard this speach every week! 'and where are you taking the lovely Alice?' he had to take an intrest its what friends do 'we are going for a meal then i thought a nice walk along the river what with it being such a nice night' 'alot of thoughts gone into this then Ron?' Hermione raised her eyesbrows 'the moonlights gonna shine in her wonderful eyes' 'im gonna be sick' Hermione said making Harry laugh 'you go for it mate, be happy' 'cheers Harry,oh and Hermione' he said pointing at his watch 'your gonna be late'
Hermione walked through the door and saw that the bar was starting to get busy she hung her coat up said her hellos to the people she worked with and got to work. A regular guy called Ian soon walked in and ordered his usual drink. Ian came into the bar every Friday and Saturday night he would sit alone and order a whisky every half an hour by 11 o clock when things started to die down Hermione would always go over and speak to him he was a sweet guy always polite but looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders but tonight he was different.
'can i walk you home?' Hermione looked up at him 'whats made you ask that?' 'a pretty girl like you shouldnt be walking home on her own' he said finishing his drink 'youve never asked before' she quized 'well im asking now' he smiled 'ok, yeah the company will be nice i just need to get my coat and i'll meet you outside' Hermione felt kinda happy she liked Ian.
Meeting Ian outside 5 minuets later she drew her coat around her tighter the warm day had left a chilly night behind Ian noticed 'you cold?' 'maybe just a tad the winds cold' Hermione smiled as they started walking 'i like this time of year' 'yeah me too, can i show you something?' Ian took hold of Hermiones hand 'sure' he led how down an ally way it was dark and narrow 'what are you going to show me?' just then Ian grabbed Hermione and shoved her hard against the wall making her drop her bag startled it took her a second to realise what had just happened. Ian had a weird look in his eyes 'i want to show you how much i want you' he said and she felt his hands on her waist 'Ian..p..please' she struggled her head hurting from when it had hit the wall 'yes you'll be saying please alot tonight' Hermiones head came to she needed her wand, it was in her bag on the floor asif reading her mind Ian laughed 'no i dont think so lets move away from that bag of yours shall we beautiful?' easily he picked her up and moved her away only when did she realise how much pain she was on from being shoved up against the wall. She felt him touch her and heard him say things to her she also helt his fists and feet hit her when she didnt do as he wanted then there was darkness...
Sat in her hospital bed Hermione remebered everything and suddernly she felt sick
'Oh god' she said out loud as the curtain drew back and she saw Harry and Ron standing looking at her.