Chapter 18-
" Harry. Harry." A voice drifted through the darkness. Slowly Harry opened his eyes to find Ron's head right over his.
" Ron, give Harry some room to breathe won't you?" Ginny said as she came into view. " Harry its good to see you awake."
Harry started to sit up, as he did his head pounded with pain. Harry gave a long groan and when he finally leaned back he said, " What- what happened?"
" That's what I like to know," Ron said. " I thought you would fill me in once you woke up."
" What do you mean?" Harry asked. " All I remember is that you were unconscious and Voldemort was hiding saying he wanted me to kill you in order to fight him. I also remember you killing Hermione."
" What?" Ron exclaimed. " I- what- when? I killed Hermione? How? What?"
" I don't know. It was like you were under his control." The memory of Hermione being dead brought a dreadful emotional feeling to Harry. His eyes stung with tears as he looked away from Ron.
" I don't understand. Hermione can't be dead. She was found unconscious and the nurse is tending to her right now," Ginny said looking confused.
Harry jerked his head and looked at Ginny. " What! Hermione isn't dead? Why didn't you tell me sooner?" He grabbed Ginny by the shoulders and started to shake her really hard. " You are not playing me right?"
" No! And Harry you are hurting me," Ginny cried as she tried to make Harry release her.
Harry quickly let go saying, " I have to go see her." He jumped out of bed, ignoring all the pain he was feeling. Ron held on to Harry and said, " Slow down Harry. We don't know where the nurse took her. If you haven't notice by now, we're not at Hogwarts."
Harry looked around and realized that indeed they weren't at Hogwarts. There was a sign on the wall that said St. Mungos Hospital. He looked at Ron and saw that Ron was in his pajamas and there were bruises and cuts on his face. There was an empty bed next to Harry's, which he assumed belonged to Ron.
" Where's your mum and dad?" Harry asked. If they were in a hospital surely the Weasleys would all be here to visit them.
" Oh they went to do some paperwork. Fred and George are still at Hogwarts, it seems they got into trouble for setting off some gas bombs in the girls bathrooms," Ginny answered.
Harry turned to look at Ron and asked, " You're sure Hermione is all right?"
Ron looked awkward and he turned away from Harry. He said, " Harry. Um.. I was told that Hermione was found unconscious but she was in a pretty bad shape. The healer has been looking over Hermione for almost 2 hours. I don't know how bad she is."
Harry sank back into his bed. " It's all my fault..." Harry whispered, tears were once again forming in his eyes.
Ginny said, " Harry don't blame yourself its-"
" No!" Harry said, close to shouting, " It's my fault that this happened to her. It's my entire fault. IF anything is seriously wrong I swear I will never forgive myself."
Ginny tried to convince him it wasn't his fault but soon gave up. All three just sat there in the silence, taking everything in. In the end all of their minds were on one thing: whether Hermione would be all right or not.
After an hour Mr. and Mrs. Weasley came to check up on Ron and Harry. Mrs. Weasley choked both of them with tight hugs and smother them with kisses. Mr. Weasley just kept asking if they were all right. Finally they left with Ginny.
When they all left Ron turned to Harry and said, " Harry, I'm sorry."
Harry looked at him surprised and asked, " About what?"
" Well for attacking you," Ron said with an awkward grin. Harry responded, " It wasn't your fault."
" Yeah," Ron said, " but not just that. I am sorry I caused so much problems for you and Hermione."
Harry glanced away suddenly feeling uncomfortable. Ron continued, " I realize that you two are made for each other. I had my chance and I blew it. I now know that she loves you. And nothing can change that."
Harry was about to say something to ease his guilt. Ron stopped him and said, " No Harry. We have to know the truth. You two are for each other and no one else. Not Cho, not me, not no one. You two are soulmates. And I am getting over it. Now that I think about it Lavender is pretty cute."
Harry laughed and said, " Thanks."
Ron grinned as he said, " Hey it's the truth!"
Later on they stopped talking and Ron was in his bed again, sleeping. Harry was lying on his bed but he couldn't get his mind off Hermione.
' What happened back there? How did I escape? How did Hermione?' Harry thought, trying to come up with answers. When he did come up with some, he quickly dismissed them thinking they were unreasonable.
It soon became dark and before Harry knew it, it was almost midnight. Harry turned over on his side trying to fall asleep. Just then the door to their room, which was closed, slammed open. Slowly the tall figure of Dumbledore stepped in. None of the noises woke Ron, who just kept snoring.
Dumbledore walked over to Harry's bed. The moonlight coming through Harry's window showed that Dumbledore had a small smile.
" I see you haven't been sleeping," Dumbledore said sitting on the side of Harry's bed. Harry decided to stop pretending and sat up from his bed.
" Professor," Harry began, " I am so confused. Do you know-"
Dumbledore raised his hand to silence Harry. When Harry became quiet Dumbledore said, " There are a lot of things that need explaining. I guess I should explain about the incident with Voldemort."
Harry just sat there waiting for him to continue. Dumbledore gave a sigh and began, " Ron was under the control of Voldemort if you haven't notice. Voldemort has been planning on trying to destroy you. He has been hiding here in Hogwarts, somehow undetected. He had spies and he observed you trying to find your ultimate weaknesses. One easy target was of course Miss Hermione Granger."
" You see Harry, the relationship you have with Miss Granger deepened making her an obvious target. And Miss Granger may be quite smart, but she is still defenseless when it comes to Voldemort. Voldemort decided to kidnap Miss Granger knowing that you would do anything to save her. His plan worked well. But there was one flaw. HE used your friend against you."
" When you saw Ron hanging Miss Granger, that was an illusion. It wasn't really Miss Granger, she was actually hiding in another room. Voldemort thought that would be able to set you off and make you kill Mr. Weasley," Dumbledore pointed at the snoring Ron.
" See Harry Voldemort thought that instead of having you killed, he can just drive you to insanity. If you thought 2 of your best friends died than you would go crazy. But it backfired because you wouldn't kill Ron," Dumbledore said with a slight smile.
Harry heart pounded. Harry swallowed and said, " But. What stopped him? I mean one minute I was going to fight Voldemort. The next I see this bright light and than I ended up here."
" Well, what prevented your death was just what prevented your death last time. Last time your mother's love protected you. This time it was Miss Granger. She somehow was able to send all of her energy to protect you even from another room. In fact it was her energy that weakened Voldemort and sending him away."
Harry just stared not believing it. " You mean. Hermione defeated Voldemort?'
" No, it's just that she weakened him greatly. You must remember Voldemort weakness is love. Miss Granger send all of her energy and love to protect you, and that weakened Voldemort more than anything. Voldemort is now in hiding."
" But- why didn't he kill Hermione in the first place?" Harry asked, his head spinning.
" It is, like I said her, love that also protected her. Voldemort couldn't even touch her. Your bond with Miss Granger is so strong that not even Voldemort can break it," Dumbledore said giving another sigh.
" But why is Hermione like this? Why is she hurt more than Ron and I?" Harry asked.
" She didn't know it, but she somehow took all of her magic, energy, and emotions and transfer it to help you. IT took a lot out of her," Dumbledore responded.
" Do you know how she is?" Harry asked hopefully.
"Yes, I am afraid I do," Dumbledore said sadly. " I am afraid to tell you that she is now in a coma."
Harry cried, " What? I have to go see her!" Harry quickly got out of his bed. Dumbledore made no movements to stop him He stood up and said, " I shall take you to her."
Dumbledore leaded him down a hallway. TO Harry it seemed forever for them to walk down the hallway. Finally Dumbledore stopped at a door. He said, " You may enter."
Harry slowly turned the knob, when he did the door creaked opened. Harry stepped in, and suddenly he heard the door slammed behind him. Harry instantly turned around and saw that Dumbledore had not follow him in. Harry turned back around and saw a bed in front of him.
Harry walked up to the bed and took a deep breath. Hermione was lying in the bed, she seemed unharmed, but Harry knew better. There was a seat beside the bed and Harry sat down. Hermione looked peaceful, yet she looked so pale.
" Hermione, " Harry said, taking her hand. Tears already dropped from his eyes. " I am so sorry. It's all my fault."
Although he knew she was in a coma, he still waited for a response from her. When he didn't get any he started, " Please wake up. There's so much I need to tell you. I need you. Please wake up."
Hermione still lay motionless. Harry continued, " Hermione. Thank you for saving me. You have no idea how many lives you saved. I. I need you to know. You need to know that I. I love you."
Hermione still remained still causing Harry to cry more. He stood up and bent over her. Tears dropping on her face, looking as if she was crying herself. Harry said, " Hermione I love you. You saved me. You are everything to me. Please come back to me."
Harry leaned towards her face and kissed her cheek. He than slowly kissed her lips, letting the kiss linger for a while. He parted, their lips only an inch apart. He whispered, " You're my angel."
The sun shined through the room. Harry was sleeping, his head was on the bed, his hand clutching Hermione's hand. Suddenly Hermione hand started to move, each finger twitching a little.
The girl who was so still last night, slowly opened her eyes. Hermione saw the sunlight shining through her room. She was confused for a moment but suddenly realized Harry was there. She slowly croaked, " Harry."
Harry slowly lifted his head and saw who said his name. He looked at Hermione with amazement, not believing she was awake. He quickly jumped up from his seat, his hand still holding hers.
" Hermione! You're awake! Let me go get the healer!" Harry was about to leave, but Hermione kept a tight hold on his hand saying, " Harry no. Not yet."
Hermione looked worried as she asked, " What happened to- Voldemort?" Harry smiled and assured her saying, " Let's say we won't see him for a long time." Hermione nodded and smiled. She started to opened her mouth than closed it.
Harry just looked at Hermione waiting for her to say something. Hermione took a deep breath and shyly said, " Thank you."
Harry looked shocked and said, " Why are you thanking me? It should be me thanking you. You saved me."
Hermione gave a weak smile. She whispered while squeezing his hand, " and you saved me."
Harry smiled a wide smile and leaned towards her. " You're my angle Harry," Hermione whispered to him. Harry kissed her, than looked at her in the eyes, smiled and said, " and your mines..." He than gave her another kiss, but this time longer than any of their kisses before. And it was much much sweeter.
~ The End ~
AN: Finally its finished! Hope you all like it! Thank you for all of you guys reviewing. This has been one hell of a story. I might have a new Harry Potter story, not sure yet. Anyway I know there's some unfinished business with Voldemort, but I will just leave that to J.K. Rowling to deal with it. Hope you guys like the ending. Once again thank you. It's been a great run! Oh and if I didn't add this before than just know, Harry broke up with Cho. Thank you again! Hermione and Harry forever!
" Harry. Harry." A voice drifted through the darkness. Slowly Harry opened his eyes to find Ron's head right over his.
" Ron, give Harry some room to breathe won't you?" Ginny said as she came into view. " Harry its good to see you awake."
Harry started to sit up, as he did his head pounded with pain. Harry gave a long groan and when he finally leaned back he said, " What- what happened?"
" That's what I like to know," Ron said. " I thought you would fill me in once you woke up."
" What do you mean?" Harry asked. " All I remember is that you were unconscious and Voldemort was hiding saying he wanted me to kill you in order to fight him. I also remember you killing Hermione."
" What?" Ron exclaimed. " I- what- when? I killed Hermione? How? What?"
" I don't know. It was like you were under his control." The memory of Hermione being dead brought a dreadful emotional feeling to Harry. His eyes stung with tears as he looked away from Ron.
" I don't understand. Hermione can't be dead. She was found unconscious and the nurse is tending to her right now," Ginny said looking confused.
Harry jerked his head and looked at Ginny. " What! Hermione isn't dead? Why didn't you tell me sooner?" He grabbed Ginny by the shoulders and started to shake her really hard. " You are not playing me right?"
" No! And Harry you are hurting me," Ginny cried as she tried to make Harry release her.
Harry quickly let go saying, " I have to go see her." He jumped out of bed, ignoring all the pain he was feeling. Ron held on to Harry and said, " Slow down Harry. We don't know where the nurse took her. If you haven't notice by now, we're not at Hogwarts."
Harry looked around and realized that indeed they weren't at Hogwarts. There was a sign on the wall that said St. Mungos Hospital. He looked at Ron and saw that Ron was in his pajamas and there were bruises and cuts on his face. There was an empty bed next to Harry's, which he assumed belonged to Ron.
" Where's your mum and dad?" Harry asked. If they were in a hospital surely the Weasleys would all be here to visit them.
" Oh they went to do some paperwork. Fred and George are still at Hogwarts, it seems they got into trouble for setting off some gas bombs in the girls bathrooms," Ginny answered.
Harry turned to look at Ron and asked, " You're sure Hermione is all right?"
Ron looked awkward and he turned away from Harry. He said, " Harry. Um.. I was told that Hermione was found unconscious but she was in a pretty bad shape. The healer has been looking over Hermione for almost 2 hours. I don't know how bad she is."
Harry sank back into his bed. " It's all my fault..." Harry whispered, tears were once again forming in his eyes.
Ginny said, " Harry don't blame yourself its-"
" No!" Harry said, close to shouting, " It's my fault that this happened to her. It's my entire fault. IF anything is seriously wrong I swear I will never forgive myself."
Ginny tried to convince him it wasn't his fault but soon gave up. All three just sat there in the silence, taking everything in. In the end all of their minds were on one thing: whether Hermione would be all right or not.
After an hour Mr. and Mrs. Weasley came to check up on Ron and Harry. Mrs. Weasley choked both of them with tight hugs and smother them with kisses. Mr. Weasley just kept asking if they were all right. Finally they left with Ginny.
When they all left Ron turned to Harry and said, " Harry, I'm sorry."
Harry looked at him surprised and asked, " About what?"
" Well for attacking you," Ron said with an awkward grin. Harry responded, " It wasn't your fault."
" Yeah," Ron said, " but not just that. I am sorry I caused so much problems for you and Hermione."
Harry glanced away suddenly feeling uncomfortable. Ron continued, " I realize that you two are made for each other. I had my chance and I blew it. I now know that she loves you. And nothing can change that."
Harry was about to say something to ease his guilt. Ron stopped him and said, " No Harry. We have to know the truth. You two are for each other and no one else. Not Cho, not me, not no one. You two are soulmates. And I am getting over it. Now that I think about it Lavender is pretty cute."
Harry laughed and said, " Thanks."
Ron grinned as he said, " Hey it's the truth!"
Later on they stopped talking and Ron was in his bed again, sleeping. Harry was lying on his bed but he couldn't get his mind off Hermione.
' What happened back there? How did I escape? How did Hermione?' Harry thought, trying to come up with answers. When he did come up with some, he quickly dismissed them thinking they were unreasonable.
It soon became dark and before Harry knew it, it was almost midnight. Harry turned over on his side trying to fall asleep. Just then the door to their room, which was closed, slammed open. Slowly the tall figure of Dumbledore stepped in. None of the noises woke Ron, who just kept snoring.
Dumbledore walked over to Harry's bed. The moonlight coming through Harry's window showed that Dumbledore had a small smile.
" I see you haven't been sleeping," Dumbledore said sitting on the side of Harry's bed. Harry decided to stop pretending and sat up from his bed.
" Professor," Harry began, " I am so confused. Do you know-"
Dumbledore raised his hand to silence Harry. When Harry became quiet Dumbledore said, " There are a lot of things that need explaining. I guess I should explain about the incident with Voldemort."
Harry just sat there waiting for him to continue. Dumbledore gave a sigh and began, " Ron was under the control of Voldemort if you haven't notice. Voldemort has been planning on trying to destroy you. He has been hiding here in Hogwarts, somehow undetected. He had spies and he observed you trying to find your ultimate weaknesses. One easy target was of course Miss Hermione Granger."
" You see Harry, the relationship you have with Miss Granger deepened making her an obvious target. And Miss Granger may be quite smart, but she is still defenseless when it comes to Voldemort. Voldemort decided to kidnap Miss Granger knowing that you would do anything to save her. His plan worked well. But there was one flaw. HE used your friend against you."
" When you saw Ron hanging Miss Granger, that was an illusion. It wasn't really Miss Granger, she was actually hiding in another room. Voldemort thought that would be able to set you off and make you kill Mr. Weasley," Dumbledore pointed at the snoring Ron.
" See Harry Voldemort thought that instead of having you killed, he can just drive you to insanity. If you thought 2 of your best friends died than you would go crazy. But it backfired because you wouldn't kill Ron," Dumbledore said with a slight smile.
Harry heart pounded. Harry swallowed and said, " But. What stopped him? I mean one minute I was going to fight Voldemort. The next I see this bright light and than I ended up here."
" Well, what prevented your death was just what prevented your death last time. Last time your mother's love protected you. This time it was Miss Granger. She somehow was able to send all of her energy to protect you even from another room. In fact it was her energy that weakened Voldemort and sending him away."
Harry just stared not believing it. " You mean. Hermione defeated Voldemort?'
" No, it's just that she weakened him greatly. You must remember Voldemort weakness is love. Miss Granger send all of her energy and love to protect you, and that weakened Voldemort more than anything. Voldemort is now in hiding."
" But- why didn't he kill Hermione in the first place?" Harry asked, his head spinning.
" It is, like I said her, love that also protected her. Voldemort couldn't even touch her. Your bond with Miss Granger is so strong that not even Voldemort can break it," Dumbledore said giving another sigh.
" But why is Hermione like this? Why is she hurt more than Ron and I?" Harry asked.
" She didn't know it, but she somehow took all of her magic, energy, and emotions and transfer it to help you. IT took a lot out of her," Dumbledore responded.
" Do you know how she is?" Harry asked hopefully.
"Yes, I am afraid I do," Dumbledore said sadly. " I am afraid to tell you that she is now in a coma."
Harry cried, " What? I have to go see her!" Harry quickly got out of his bed. Dumbledore made no movements to stop him He stood up and said, " I shall take you to her."
Dumbledore leaded him down a hallway. TO Harry it seemed forever for them to walk down the hallway. Finally Dumbledore stopped at a door. He said, " You may enter."
Harry slowly turned the knob, when he did the door creaked opened. Harry stepped in, and suddenly he heard the door slammed behind him. Harry instantly turned around and saw that Dumbledore had not follow him in. Harry turned back around and saw a bed in front of him.
Harry walked up to the bed and took a deep breath. Hermione was lying in the bed, she seemed unharmed, but Harry knew better. There was a seat beside the bed and Harry sat down. Hermione looked peaceful, yet she looked so pale.
" Hermione, " Harry said, taking her hand. Tears already dropped from his eyes. " I am so sorry. It's all my fault."
Although he knew she was in a coma, he still waited for a response from her. When he didn't get any he started, " Please wake up. There's so much I need to tell you. I need you. Please wake up."
Hermione still lay motionless. Harry continued, " Hermione. Thank you for saving me. You have no idea how many lives you saved. I. I need you to know. You need to know that I. I love you."
Hermione still remained still causing Harry to cry more. He stood up and bent over her. Tears dropping on her face, looking as if she was crying herself. Harry said, " Hermione I love you. You saved me. You are everything to me. Please come back to me."
Harry leaned towards her face and kissed her cheek. He than slowly kissed her lips, letting the kiss linger for a while. He parted, their lips only an inch apart. He whispered, " You're my angel."
The sun shined through the room. Harry was sleeping, his head was on the bed, his hand clutching Hermione's hand. Suddenly Hermione hand started to move, each finger twitching a little.
The girl who was so still last night, slowly opened her eyes. Hermione saw the sunlight shining through her room. She was confused for a moment but suddenly realized Harry was there. She slowly croaked, " Harry."
Harry slowly lifted his head and saw who said his name. He looked at Hermione with amazement, not believing she was awake. He quickly jumped up from his seat, his hand still holding hers.
" Hermione! You're awake! Let me go get the healer!" Harry was about to leave, but Hermione kept a tight hold on his hand saying, " Harry no. Not yet."
Hermione looked worried as she asked, " What happened to- Voldemort?" Harry smiled and assured her saying, " Let's say we won't see him for a long time." Hermione nodded and smiled. She started to opened her mouth than closed it.
Harry just looked at Hermione waiting for her to say something. Hermione took a deep breath and shyly said, " Thank you."
Harry looked shocked and said, " Why are you thanking me? It should be me thanking you. You saved me."
Hermione gave a weak smile. She whispered while squeezing his hand, " and you saved me."
Harry smiled a wide smile and leaned towards her. " You're my angle Harry," Hermione whispered to him. Harry kissed her, than looked at her in the eyes, smiled and said, " and your mines..." He than gave her another kiss, but this time longer than any of their kisses before. And it was much much sweeter.
~ The End ~
AN: Finally its finished! Hope you all like it! Thank you for all of you guys reviewing. This has been one hell of a story. I might have a new Harry Potter story, not sure yet. Anyway I know there's some unfinished business with Voldemort, but I will just leave that to J.K. Rowling to deal with it. Hope you guys like the ending. Once again thank you. It's been a great run! Oh and if I didn't add this before than just know, Harry broke up with Cho. Thank you again! Hermione and Harry forever!
