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Chapter XXIX

Hermione's face was totally bloated.
"I think you should sleep a little, Hermione" Ginny said.
"It's too early. And I have lessons to do. I can't sleep now", she said, rubbing her eyes.
"I doubt you have lessons to do. You? You must be kidding. C'mon, you need to rest". Ginny pulled the bedspread. "Come, Hermione".
She decided it was a good idea after all. Hermione changed clothes and laid. Ginny covered her. "Thank you, Ginny".
"You're welcome. Do you want me to stay?"
"No, thanks. You must go downstairs. Harry might be waiting for you".
"I think so, but he's there because of you I bet". Ginny stepped to the door. "Good night, Hermione".
"Ginny!" Hermione called.
Ginny stopped at the door, opened. "Yeah?"
"Don't... don't tell Harry... everything... please".
Ginny smiled. "Don't worry, I won't, but I think you should tell him... and Ron".
Hermione blushed. "I'll... I'll try".
"Bye". Ginny left and closed the door.

She didn't have to go down all the steps to see Harry and Ron at the beginning of the stairs. "So here you are, Ron".
He got up as he heard Ginny's voice. "Where's Hermione?"
"I put her in bed. Hope she's sleeping now".
"How... how is she?" Ron asked.
"She'll be better tomorrow... I think".
"Harry told me she's upset at me".
"Yes, she is".
"But I... I never thought she cared about what I think".
"Well, you should be more watchful".
Ron looked at the top of the stairs then lowered his head.
"Look, Ron, you can talk to her tomorrow. Hermione cried a lot and..."
"Cried?"
"Yeah, cried and she's resting now".
"That damned Malfoy". Ron closed his fist.
"It's no time to fight, ok? Harry helped her and what happened is in the past. If you want to know anything, talk to Hermione tomorrow". Ginny grabbed Harry's hand. "If you excuse us..."
"Sure".
Harry and Ginny left him and seated in front of the fireplace. Ron knew Hermione wouldn't go down, but he didn't move from the base of the stairs, somehow waiting for her.