Ron and Hermione: Part 4
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Oct. 23. The next day. still 5th year.

Hermione and Ron walked down the hallway, holding hands. They were together again and perfectly content. Today was a new day. But little did Ron know that he was about to come close to losing his precious Hermione forever.
They were walking with Harry from Care of Magical Creatures when they were confronted by Malfoy. For several days, he had been spreading rumors that Hermione had slept with every boy in Griffindor. He was calling her a slut to her face.
Hello, Granger. Back with the Weasel again, I see? I'm surprised, after what you've done. he sneered. Hermione tried to ignore him. Eventually, she turned to him. Going to fight me Granger? I'd love to see you try. He smiled maliciously at her. He then threw a punch. Hermione blocked it with her hand. In the midst of surprise at the fact that Malfoy had thrown a punch, she didn't see his other hand go for his pocket.
It happened in a flash. Before she knew what was happening, she felt an immense pain in her side. He stabbed me.' She thought. She started to fall. She hit the ground on her knees. She felt a strong pair of arms wrap around her, steadying her as she fell towards the ground.
Ron's voice came to the depths of her brain. Hermione, you'll be okay. Harry and Ginny have gone to get Madame Pomfrey and the Headmaster. you'll be okay, just hold on.
She summoned all her strength and leaned up to kiss him. Truth to tell, she wasn't sure whether she'd make it. She could feel blood coming from the wound on her right side. It hurt a lot. she said weakly.
Don't worry, Hermione. Here they come. Ron said to her.
she said, a bit louder. He looked at her. She was starting to lose consciousness. She fought for composure. Just as the teachers came running up she whispered, I love you.... Then the world went black.
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Ron sat in the Hospital Wing hours later, holding Hermione's hand and fighting not to fall asleep. He was worried about his girlfriend. The nurse and Dumbledore had done all they could, but she was in a coma. They weren't sure whether she'd wake or not. Ron refused to believe that she would die. Not without saying good-bye.
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Oct. 29, two days before the Halloween Ball.

Ron sat next to Hermione's bed. He was there whenever he didn't have a class. He wanted to be there when she woke up.
Some wondered why he cared. Because she's my girlfriend and I love her.' He thought bitterly. They were all idiots and could go boil their heads for all he cared. As long as Hermione woke up, he would be happy.
But it had been several days. He was getting scared. He fell asleep, dreaming about Hermione and what he would do when she woke up.
As Ron slept, Hermione did wake. She opened an eye, then the other. She looked at Ron. She smiled. Then she looked at the clock and calender. Oct. 29th!! she'd been out for 6 days! Ron was probably worried. As she thought about this, Ron stirred. He opened his eyes, and Ron's eye's met Hermione's. his jaw dropped.
He said, disbelievingly. Oh My God, Hermione! You're awake! Ron threw his arms around her. She hugged him back, gratefully. He leaned in and kissed her. Somehow, Hermione knew that no matter what happened, everything would be okay.

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