Chapter 7- Harry's recovery

Hermione had been sitting in the hospital wing for the past two weeks waiting for Harry to wake up. Ron had to bring her meals because she wouldn't even leave to eat. She also had Ron bring her the homework and update her on classes- that was- until school finished. Since the Quidditch cup was on the weekend before school ended Hermione stayed with Harry during the first week of vacation while everyone else, besides Ron, went home. She couldn't bear to leave Harry all that time while she was at home. Dumbledore had permitted her and Ron to stay with their friend. Hermione looked about as bad as she felt. Her hair was knotted up and she had big bags under she eyes. Over the past two weeks she had become a type of coffee addict. She claimed that she needed the coffee to stay awake during the night so that she knew if Harry woke up in the middle of the night. Ron had finally refused to bring her anymore coffee, he could see that she needed her sleep. Oh how right he was! As soon as the last cup of coffee wore out Hermione was fast asleep in a chair next to Harry's bed, with her head resting on the edge of his bed. Hermione woke to the sensation that someone was watching her.

"Harry you're awake!" Hermione exclaimed when she looked up. There Harry was smiling slightly at the sight of Hermione next to his bed.

"Nice to see you too Herms." Harry's voice was weak from not being used at all. Hermione smiled at the mention of his affectionate nickname for her.

"Oh Harry! You have no idea how scared everyone was, especially me, we thought you were never going to wake up!" Tears of joy were now running down Hermione's face.

"What happened? All I remember is trying to catch the snitch in the game. Did we win? And why are you here when it is summer vacation?" Harry was trying to figure everything out.

"Yes, Harry, Gryffindor won. What happened was that Malfoy and another beater hit the two bludgers toward you at the same time. The hit you and you fell off your broom and hit the ground. No one really knew if you were going to make it or not. I was so scared! That's why I am here, and so is Ron. We wanted to make sure you were alright. I didn't want to leave until you left with me, and Ron stayed because he was almost as worried as I was." Hermione explained as quickly as she could.

"Mr. Potter! You are awake, this is wonderful news!" Professor Dumbledore and Madame Pomfrey (sp?) walked into the room. Pomfrey started poking Harry all over his body asking him if it hurt. Harry thought this was quite pointless and finally blew up.

"Poking me is not going to do any good! I am better, I feel fine and I just want to go home along with my best friend and girlfriend!"

"Very well Mr. Potter. You do indeed seem much better so I don't see why you wouldn't be able to leave." Dumbledore had a suspicious looking glint in his eyes. "Although, I do not want you going back to your aunt and uncle after last year. Yes Harry, I know about what they did to you. I will not allow it to continue, I believe Ms. Granger had requested her parents to allow you to stay at their house. Is that correct?"

"Yes sir. After explaining to them what happened to Harry they quickly agreed to let him stay over the summer. They also said that Ron may come if he wishes."

"Come where?" Ron had just walked into the room with his hands full of sweets he got from the kitchen.

"If you want to, you may come to my house over the summer." Hermione answered. "Harry will be coming too." Ron looked ecstatic.

"Of course I'll come, but wait, what about my parents? Do you think they'll let me go?"

"I already owled your parents and they agreed. So if you wish to go you may." Ron nodded his head vigorously. "Well then, you all should go and pack. The train will be leaving in two hours." With that all three of them ran out of the room to pack.

(I was contemplating stopping here, but I decided that it would be cruel to leave you with such a short chapter.)

Up in the dorms Harry, Ron, And Hermione were packing. Here are sneak peaks of what was happening in each dorm - - -

*~*BOYS DORM*~*

"So, Harry, a whole summer with Hermione huh? I bet it's heaven to you, right?" Ron asked, wiggling his eyebrows.

"Wrong, it's not like I am going to try anything with Hermione while her parents are there!"

"Hey, Ron! Haven't tried this in a while. Well, just letting you and Harry know- my parents are leaving tonight, a few hours after we arrive. They won't be home until the day we have to leave to go back to school when they will take us to the station. Be a dear and let Harry know. Got to get back to packing now!"

"Harry, the impossible has happened." Ron simply stated. Harry raised his eyebrows and looked towards Ron. "Hermione's parents aren't going to be home ALL SUMMER LONG!" A look of joy came over Harry's face.

"You know what this means! Parent- free summer!" Harry's look of joy had become scarily devilish.

(Now- rewind to the beginning of the conversation, hit play and I will take you to the-)

*~*GIRLS DORM*~*

'I can't believe that I get a whole summer with Harry and Ron without my parents!' Hermione was thinking to herself while she was packing. 'Oh yeah, I better let Ron and Harry know about that.'

She sent Ron the message in her head and received his reply back.

'Well, well, well- I bet you and Harry are going to have a good time. See you in a bit.'

Hermione chuckled to herself. She indeed hoped that she and Harry would grow a little closer over the summer. She didn't know what might happen, but she decided it would be fun. She was now finished packing and left the room to go to the common room to wait for Harry and Ron.

As it turned out, Harry and Ron were waiting on HER when she came down. She blushed a little.

"Sorry for making you wait. I didn't know I was taking so long."

"No it's ok, we just got down." Harry answered. They were too busy looking into each others' eyes to see the amused look Ron was giving them.

"Alright you two, lets get to Dumbledore so we can go home. Well to Hermione's home that is."

Before they knew it, they were at the station saying goodbye to their professor. At the same time the three of them thought 'Summer, here we come.'

A/N- Alright, I know this isn't a very long chapter, but I wanted the next one to be about their summer. Also, this is your last chance to speak up if you don't want me to use "R" rated things, because I am planning to put some into the next chapter - hehe. Please respond to my story- I don't feel loved at all! Lol- but really just click the button right below and write some comments. Thanks so much- the next chapter will be coming SOON! -meg