Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the story plot, JKR owns all of this, and yes I am extremely jealous.

Summary: Hermione is given the advice to write a memoir. She reflects on her past telling us the story of what her life was like after the downfall of Voldemort. No longer a little girl, the woman of 24 tells us her story. How she hid from the world but at the same time found herself falling in love. Even if she denied it from the start. ~ A glimpse into the life of 24 year old Hermione Granger as she tackles the obstacles of friends, family, work, luck, mistakes, challenges, lessons and love. Prepare yourself, you have no idea what you have just gotten yourself into.

Note: Thank you in advance for taking the time out to read this. It's a work in progress, which basically means I have no idea how often I can post. But hopefully with your support I'll find the strength to get at least one chapter up per week. I hope you enjoy this story and please when you're done review. The beginning of the story is told in first person and then it changes when we get to the actual story. Sorry if it's confusing but I think you will catch on.

Chapter 13 ~  The Test Read Positive

Moaning softly Hermione opened her eyes. Something cold and wet was rubbing up against her face and when she looked Rusty was curled against her nuzzling her face with his nose. Pushing herself up from the ground she grabbed her head, the pain from the fall was immense and she wasn't sure if anything was broken. Looking through the doorway she could still make out Georges figure asleep in the bed.

" That's good, Im glad he slept through my fall…" Rolling her eyes she picked herself up and wobbled to the mirror. A bit of color had returned to her face but a dull pain resided in her stomach. " Oh gods…I don't feel very well…" Turning around she walked out of the bathroom and over to the bedside. Dropping down with a harsh plop she stuck her head between her legs and groaned.

" Mione…you all right? " George murmured; rubbing his eyes as he slowly awoke.

" Fine, just a bit uneasy…I don't feel very well. " she sighed and picked up her head. The room was spinning a bit and she lay down on her back.

" You don't look well at all, do you want me to take you to the mediwitch today? We didn't have anything planned, so Id rather you get checked out before you get worse…" He sat up a bit and propped a pillow underneath him.

" I…I'll be fine, I just need to lay down…." She moaned. Another queasy feeling rose in her stomach and she bolted up and ran to the bathroom.

" Right Hermione, you expect me to believe that now when you're in there regurgitating everything we ate last night…we are going to the medi-witch today, no questions. " Rising from the bed George walked to the bathroom.

" Im fine…honestly…" she spit through her teeth.

" Get ready, we will leave in a hour. " Turning from the bathroom he yelped as Rusty jumped onto his back. " Rusty, unless you want me to take you to the vet I suggest you get off right now.." With a soft whimper Rusty obeyed and ran from the room yelping in fright.

George held tightly onto Hermiones shoulders as he guided her into the mediwitch office. It was a Sunday, so the office was empty. Hermione grimaced at the smell that invaded her nose. She hated the doctor, and the smell of the office only made the matter worse. Sitting down on the plush couch George walked over to the front desk.

" Excuse me, we have an appointment to see Madame Mulcavey. " he smiled at the young girl behind the desk as she checked her book.

" Yes, for Miss Hermione Granger correct? " she asked; her finger pointing to a spot in the book.

" Yes, that's us. " he replied looking over his shoulder at Hermione.

" Ms. Mulcavey will be with you momentarily. " she smiled back at George and then turned back to her paper work. Shrugging a bit he went back to Hermione and sat down next to her on the soft couch.

" She will be with us in a moment Mione. " George sighed and looked over at her.

Hermione tried to smile but winced a bit at the pain that had formed in her stomach. Rubbing it lightly she took a deep breath and prayed that it would go away, but unfortunately it only worsened. Closing her eyes she tried to cover the throbbing cramps that had formed, but George could sense her uncomfortable state.

" Mione, are you all right? " he asked; a look of concern plastered onto his face.

Nodding slightly she opened her eyes. " Fine…a bit crampy, but fine…" she took another breath, and silently prayed that the doctor would be out soon.

As though someone were reading her mind a small plump woman walked into the room and over to Hermione. She was a jolly looking woman with a few medical instruments hanging from her neck. Hermione tried to smile as she walked over, but the pain was too intense.

" Ahh, you must be Miss Granger, Im Lydia Mulcavey, " she held out her hand for a shake but pulled it away when she saw Hermiones face. " Oh dear, you seem to be in a lot of pain, why don't you follow me into the examining room so we can begin. " Helping Hermione to her feet she turned to George, " Are you her husband? " she asked; holding firmly to Hermiones shoulder.

" No, Im er- her boyfriend, and if its all right with you, I would like to be with her. " George felt his ears turn a bit red.

" Is that ok with you Hermione dear, " Lydia asked. Hermione nodded slowly. " All right then, follow me if you will Mr…"

" Weasley, George Weasley. "

" All right Mr. Weasley…" guiding them both into the small examining room she helped Hermione up onto the cold table. George sat down on a chair in the corner and watched with worry.  " Now, Miss Granger, what seems to be hurting? " feeling around Hermiones stomach she noticed her wince in pain.  " Ahh the stomach? Is that right?"

Hermione nodded and whispered. " It hurts so much, it feels like something is being ripped apart inside of me."

Moving over to a large machine Lydia smiled. " We will have you figured out in no time dear. " Motioning for Hermione to lie back on the table she took out a small x-ray machine and placed it over Hermiones stomach. " Now don't move dear, Im going to take a few pictures of your stomach, and then Im going to send you in for a scan. " Hermione nodded and remained motionless as Lydia moved the machine over her stomach. Murmuring a few things to herself Lydia began jotting down things on a piece of parchment. Furrowing her eyebrows she looked down at Hermione. Grabbing a few instruments she took a few other tests and sighed.  " Now sit up slowly, and swing your legs carefully over the side of the table.

Hermione listened and sat up in pain. Throwing her legs over the side of the table she looked over at George who looked as though he had faced Voldemort himself. She smiled a bit at him, hoping to ease his worry.

" Im going to send you in for a quick scan of your stomach Hermione, and once that's done I will be able to tell you exactly what the problem is. " Helping Hermione off the table she guided her to a room across from the one they left.

" I'll be waiting right here Mione, don't worry…" George whispered as she walked passed him.

Entering the room Hermione swallowed hard as she looked at the large contraption in the center of the room. " Don't worry dear, it doesn't hurt at all. Just lay back on this…." She helped her up onto the table, " And lay back. And for the next twenty minutes don't move a muscle. I will be behind the viewing screen if you absolutely need me to stop. " Smiling down at Hermione, Lydia pressed a large red button. Hermione closed her eyes as she felt the table move underneath the contraption. A million thoughts seeped into her head, and the most obvious one was something she dreaded.

" Please don't let me be pregnant,…" she thought, keeping her eyes shut tightly. " Not now, Im not ready for this…."  The thoughts jumbled a bit in her head and she sighed. Soon she felt the table moving again and when she opened her eyes Lydia was standing next to her.

" Miss Granger, Im going to help you back to the other room where I ask you to wait with Mr. Weasley. Im going to check over these two tests again before I give you my final diagnosis. " Pulling Hermione to her feet she guided her back across the hall and into the first room. George still remained in the same chair now completely pale.

" So, is she all right? What's the problem? " He asked jumping quickly to his feet.

" I want to check the tests again before I make a diagnosis Mr. Weasley, please remain calm and take your seat. I will be back momentarily." With a soft smile she left.

Hermione shuffled over to the table and sat back down. She remained silent, unsure of exactly what to say. Her nerves were frazzled and her mind was swimming with numerous amounts of thoughts.

" Everything will be fine Mione, you'll see…" he said; trying desperately to reassure her.

" I hope so…" was all she managed to say back.

The silence in the room went on for what seemed like forever, and finally when Hermione thought she might die of a breakdown the door opened and Lydia walked back inside with many papers. Moving across to the long wooden counter she placed the papers down and turned to Hermione.

" Hermione, after examining the test results many times I have come to your diagnosis. " taking a deep breath Lydia reached for one of her papers. " You said you feel pain in your stomach, and the cramping has become unbearable, correct? "

" Yes…" Hermione weakly replied.

" And, Im concluding that you and Mr. Weasley here have been physically together, correct? " Blushing a bit Hermione nodded as a hollow pit formed in her stomach. " Did you ever experience any pain when you were together? " Lydia asked arching her eyebrow at Hermione.

Shaking her head slightly she murmured. " No…"

Lydia eyed the paper again and sighed. " Hermione dear, has there been any serious medical problems in your family? Any that you know of off hand? "

" No Madame, why? " Hermione felt her heart beat faster in her chest.

" Is she pregnant doctor? Is this what's causing her stomach cramps…" George asked weakly from the corner. " That was the first thing that came to my mind…" Hermione watched George swallow a lump in his throat.

" Unfortunately Mr. Weasley this seems to be a bit more serious…." Turning back to Hermione, Lydia shook her head lightly. " Hermione dear, your test results prove positive for ovarian cancer…Im terribly sorry dear, but I can assure you that we have found it in an early stage and the recovery rate when found is quite high. We just need to get a jump on it right away. I have already scheduled an appointment for you with the hospital. You will undergo a surgery to remove the tissue in which I have found…." Lydia continued to speak but Hermione felt her world spin in circles.

Everything around her blurred into one giant mass. It just wasn't possible, she was healthy, there must have been some kind of mistake. Blinking hard she fought back tears that had formed in the corners of her eyes. It was all to much to take in, the pain was throbbing, her life was hanging on threads, and the most she could do now was wait for surgery and pray. It was too much to handle, and as the pain rose fiercely in her stomach she passed out on the examining table.

I bet none of you expected that…dun dun dun. What's in store for poor Hermione, I guess you will all have to check back soon. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! What will happen now with George, will he stand by his love, or will he run in fear? Only I know mwahahaha. Thank you all for your kind reviews, and I hope this was updated quick enough for all of you!

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