Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of his accomplices, I mean Friends, yeah.
A/N: This chapter took me a little longer than what I thought it would. But here it is. Just a short one though the next part should be out by later tonight or tomorrow.
Chapter Seventeen: The House Elf and Declarations of Love
The little creature was just about to go back to its work when she heard the door open back up. She could hear muffled voices and what sounded like growling. Stepping further back into the shadows to make sure that she wasn't seen she watched and listened.
No matter what all of the other elves thought, she didn't trust the old Headmaster Dumbledore. She thought that if she kept a close eye on the powerful wizard she would find out something that would guarantee a respectable house to serve again. Maybe this time she would find out what the wizard was hiding.
She watched as he locked the door again and then listened carefully for anything that would give away his secret.
"You won't escape me again Sirius Black, I have too much riding on my plans for you to mess them up this time." The old wizard muttered under his breath as he passed by the hidden elf unaware of the blunder he had just committed.
Remus took a deep breath when he got his bearings back from the double disapparation. Shifting the heavy weight off of his shoulder he reached into his pocket and pulled out the purple antidote to the invisibility potion. Popping the cork off he quickly swallowed the bitter liquid. He looked down at this hands making sure that he was visible and then hefted the unconscious body higher onto his shoulder. Turning briskly he walked into the Manor.
When Remus reached the main hall he stopped. He didn't want Hermione to see Weasley and react badly.
"Lucius!" he yelled and waited for the man in the hall. Expecting Lucius, Remus was surprised when he saw his wife and Narcissa running into the hall.
"Where is she?" Remus asked seeing the worried look in Athena's eyes.Harry walked into Hermione's room his eyes quickly adjusting to the dimness of the room. Harry heard her before he could see where she was. Following the sounds of her crying he found her huddled in a darkened corner with her knees pulled tightly to her chest her body shaking with her sobs. Not saying a word he knelt down next to her and pulled her into his arms.
"Shh, everything will be ok." Harry whispered into her ear as he rocked her comfortingly back and forth.
Hermione's sobs grew harsher as she grasped Harry's robes tightly. "How can you say that, nothing will ever be right again."
Harry hugged her tightly before he gently pushed her back form him so he could see her face. "Lets get one thing straight shall we." He said as he reached his hand up and brushed the tears away. Cupping her face softly Harry pulled Hermione into a tender kiss. "Everything will work out as long as you want it to." Harry took a deep breath as he saw Hermione watching him intently a stray tear escaping. "I love you. I have always loved you and will continue loving you until the day that I die. Nothing can change that."
Hermione stared shocked at what Harry had just said. She couldn't understand how he could love her, she was worthless now, damaged goods. "How can you love me? Look at me, pregnant by one of your worst enemies. I'm damaged goods." She whispered tearfully.
"Hermione look at me," Harry said drawing her attention back to him before continuing, "You are not damaged goods, and that baby is Your baby first and foremost. I love you more than life itself, and I would love to be there for you and your baby. Just think of all of the spoiling that I am entitled to." He said wiping the tears off her cheeks.
"You are beautiful, kind, smart, loving and brave. You have my heart and always will no matter what you decide to do with it. I will always be there to take care of you and that baby. Not because I pity you or feel sorry for you but because I love you so much that I can't picture life with out you in it. That baby will be just as important to me as what you are. Because I love you." He said as gathered her back into his arms.
"I love you too Harry, I always have." Hermione said softly as she kissed the side of his neck, breathing in the unique smell that was Harry. "Please make me remember what it is to be loved?" She pleaded as she placed another kiss on his neck.
Harry groaned, he wanted nothing more than to do just that but he was afraid that it would make her think that this was the only thing that he wanted from her. It was too soon.
"Hermione I would love to take you right here and show you what it means to be loved, but I think that we should go and let everyone know that you are ok." Harry said trying not to let his disappointment show too much.
Hermione smiled at him, "Your right, I did kinda run out on them didn't I?"
Harry stood and then offered his hand to help Hermione off the floor. "Yeah you did, but I think that they understood that you just needed to get away."
Hermione smiled again. "We have a lot to talk about tonight." She turned and hugged Harry tightly, "I love you"
Harry smiled, "I love you too, Mione"