Love and Hate:part 3
disclaimer: i own nothing but the plot and Sophie.
Just to let you know, this chapter is a bit dark, but with a good ending. So read it and Enjoy!

April 21st. 7th year.

Hermione met up with Harry at the Leaky Cauldron at 3:00pm the same day she was meeting Ron. She wanted to talk to Harry, but didn't want to see Ron just yet. It was too painful for her right now. She knew she would need her courage tonight.
She looked up when harry came and sat down. she said.
Harry replied. What's up?
Nothing, really. I just wanted to talk to you.
You miss him, don't you? Harry grinned mischievously at Hermione, knowing that she had missed Ron terribly, and that Ron missed her, too.
Harry, you know i miss him! I love him, for God's sake! But taking him back really isn't that easy. He betrayed me, Harry. I can't just forget that, no matter how much i love him. She started to cry. Harry put an arm around her and hugged her.
It's ok, you just need time. Ron understands that. But i need you to do something for me. Hermione nodded. Good. I need you to talk to Ron, no matter how scared you are. He hasn't been eating much lately, maybe a bite here and there, but not much more. He's lost a lot of weight. He doesn't seem to care anymore, not since..... Harry trailed off, Hermione knowing what he was going to say. Ron probably had barely eaten since what had happened between them. That meant...... oh, god, That was why he had been looking so thin. And it was her fault.
I'll talk to him, Harry. I don't want anything to happen to him. I may be mad at him, but not enough to want him to die! Hermione said.
So, you will talk to him? Hermione nodded. Good. Listen, i gotta go. Mrs. Weasley is waiting for me. I'll see you later, OK?
Sure Harry. Hermione hugged him and Harry left.
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Hermione walked down the street towards the Leaky Cauldron, thinking about what would happen when she talked to Ron.
Before she knew what was happening, Hermione was yanked into the alley by and unknown stranger in a mask. When she became less dazed, she was in a shack, and she tried to scream, but about three seconds after she did, the person clamped a hand over her mouth.
One word and I'll kill you. he said. She nodded, and he let go. She was tied to something with magical bonds and noticed the person was undressing and looking at her. He was going to rape her! Hermione struggled, but couldn't get free. Then the voice's tonality came to her. Malfoy!' She thought. Oh, no!'
Malfoy took off the mask and grinned evilly at her. He walked over and started to remove her clothes......
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Ron ran though the alley, knowing he had Hermione scream. He came to a shack that appeared very old. He walked to it, kicked the door open, and nearly fainted.
Malfoy was laying above Hermione. He was raping her! Hermione lay there, silent tears rolling down her cheeks. A sob escaped her. . She didn't really seem to notice Ron was there. Ron walked over in three strides and punched Malfoy, knocking him off Hermione.
Malfoy, still grinning wickedly, pulled out something shiny. A gun! Before Ron could react, there was a sound like an explosion, and Ron felt an incredible pain in his right side. He sank to the floor as Malfoy fled and ran right into the wizard police, who were waiting for him. Ron had called them moments before.

Hermione got free of the bonds, which had disappeared now that Malfoy was gone. She ran over to Ron, dropping to her knees beside him, taking his head and placing it in her lap. she whispered.
he said. He sounded so weak already. I need to tell you the whole story. Sophie's a veela. She forced me to do what i did. I'm so sorry......
Hermione said, smiling. She wasn't angry anymore, not now that Ron's life was in danger because he had saved her own. She leaned down and kissed him. he smiled weakly at her, then passed out.
The medi-wizards came just a few seconds later. They magicked Ron onto a stretcher, and ran out to an ambulance, Hermione never letting his hand go. She didn't ever want to let him go again.
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Hermione sat next to Ron's bed several hours later. Ron had come through the surgery successfully, but hadn't woke up yet. Hermione was scared. She didn't want to lose him, not now, when they'd finally found each other again. She started to cry.
she said. Ron, please wake up. You can't die, you just can't. There was no response. Ron lay still. She tried again. Ron? Please wake up, Ron. I- her voice broke. I promise i won't be angry.
A groan came from the still figure on the bed. Hermione's heart leaped with joy.
Ron whispered. He managed a weak smile. Hermione's tears flowed freely now, and she threw her arms around him. He hugged her back, tightly, happy to have her in his arms again. I've missed you. he remembered what had happened. Are you okay? Where's Malfoy? He hurt you, I'll never forgive myself for- he was cut off by Hermione who put a finger to his lips.
I'm ok, Ron. I got lucky. At least i wasn't a virgin. It would've been worse. She smiled at him. Ron, Malfoy's getting his comeuppence. He'll be tried in court for rape and attempted murder, and he'll most likely go to Azkaban for this.
Ron pulled Hermione close, then pulled away, looking at her. What about.....?
I know the truth now, Ron. It's OK. I know it wasn't your fault. Hermione smiled at him, then leaned in and kissed him. Hermione felt relief wash over her as Ron kissed her back, wrapping his arms around her. She had missed his kisses. When they pulled away, she looked into his eyes.
I love you, Ron.
I love you too, Hermione.
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June 29th. Graduation Ball.

Ron and Hermione swayed slowly to the music, hermione's head on Ron's shoulder, both lost in their own thoughts. Ron wondered how he had ever deserved such a wonderful girl. God, how he loved her.
Hermione, could i talk to you out on the balcony? Hermione, looking slghtly puzzled, nodded and followed him. Ron ran a finger over the small box in his pocket. he had bought it back before the whole thing had happened with Sophie.
Ron turned to Hermione sat her down on a bench, kneeling in front of her. He pulled the box from his pocket. Hermione gasped when she saw it.
Hermione, i've known you since i was 11, i've liked you since i was 12, and i've loved you since 3rd year. I love everything there is about you. You're everything to me. I thought i'd lost you forever that day last April. Now i don't ever wnat to lose you again. I bought this months ago. Hermione, will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me? Ron waited for Hermione to speak. She lifted the box from his hands and stared at it, her eyes filling with tears. he prompted.


She smiled at him. Oh, Ron.......It isn't even a question. Of, course i'll marry you. I love you more than anything in the world. She kissed him, loving how comfortable it felt to kiss him. How she truely felt she would never want to kiss another man.
Everything will be okay. We'll make it work. I promise. Hermione whispered up in her dormitory before kissing him as they lay back on her bed......

THE END!!!!!!

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