A Cry For Help- Chapter Ten
Ron was at his desk. He put the letter aside. He was debating whether or not he should read the letter now. He decided to read it so he opened it up and wasn't surprised when he saw a long piece of parchment...
Dear Ron,
I know that it seems this year Harry and I have been abandoning you, but we really aren't. You are probably shaking your head and muttering stuff under your breath, like 'Oh yeah they aren't abandoning me', right now....
Ron was indeed shaking his head and saying that. He then read that sentence and gave a small smile. 'She really does know me,' Ron thought to himself and chuckled. He continued reading on.
... I don't know how to start. Let's see, I guess I'll start out with what we know and you don't know. Yes, Harry and I know something you don't. Well, when we were on the train ride over to Hogwarts, that's when I told Harry. You are probably asking yourself what I told Harry that day on the train?
I don't know why I didn't tell you, but now you are going to find out. My parents... well... they hit me at home. This is an excerpt from one of my diary entries... I don't feel like writing it all over again, it is just too painful to right again:
My father takes more advantage of me than my mother. My mother hits me, but my father takes it further. My mother just watches and laughs her weird, shrill laugh as he takes advantage of me. Her laugh haunts me in my dreams-He...He...He...hiccup...He...He...He...-to most people that laugh is funny, but not to me. I hear it every night as I close my eyes and everything starts coming back to me. Everynight I have nightmares and wake up sweating and out of breath because of them...
You can only imagine how my father takes it further. After finding this out, it leads into another topic- That strange letter that you got....
Ron felt a sudden urge go through his body. He felt all different emotions. He felt angry with Hermione's parents. He felt upset with getting angry at Harry and Hermione. Although, he was still a bit mad for what they did, but he didn't get to that part of the letter yet.
....Well you see, Harry and I have a theory that it may be my parents sending us those letters. We knew it couldn't be Harry's aunt and uncle, cos they don't care when he is up here at school. I also excluded the idea that it was Dumbledore because that is just crazy! So, that would be one reason why I didn't tell you before because I didn't want you involved. Harry was already getting those letters and then I find out you got one and I went crazy! I didn't want anymore of my loved ones to get involved.
With that stuff said, this leads into why you saw us doing what we were doing....
When Ron saw that he became furious, but he decided to read on and find out what had really happened. Considering he only walked in on them kissing and didn't know what happened before that.
....Do you remember the weird feeling you got? Well, Harry and I have been feeling that ever since the day on the train. Harry felt like he was being followed and I felt like I was being watched. I got so upset. I couldn't take it anymore. So, I started sobbing and saying why we had to be put through this (and believe me it is all true I didn't do it to get Harry's attention and you know I'm not like that).
Harry was comforting me and I started to calm down. Then, I started to fall asleep and I had this weird dream with Harry in it. Out of nowhere, we have the same exact dream. We both confessed our love for each other in the dream, and we both wanted to know if it was really true. So, we both asked each other if it was true and I said yes it was. Harry did too. Then, we started kissing and you came in and saw us. That was the only day that we "got together."
I hope you can forgive us. I am truly sorry I didn't tell you about this before, but I didn't want you to be harmed in any way. If you don't believe me on anything you can always ask Harry if it is true. I know that you two are a little closer than you and me. So, if you don't believe me ask your other best friend.
Love,
Hermione
P.S.- I really hope you understand everything now and I hope you can forgive us.
Ron didn't know how to feel. So, he decided he'd go to the Head Boy and Head Girl tower, to talk it over with Harry and Hermione.
(Note: I failed to mention it before, this takes place about a week after he walked in on them and after he got the letter! This--v)
Meanwhile...
In the Head Boy and Head Girl tower...
"Well, does this mean that we are now dating?" Hermione asked right after she broke away from that wonderful kiss.
"Err, I guess... let's just start kissing again," Harry said afterwards bringing Hermione into another kiss.
The only difference was that they weren't in there common room. They were in Harry's dorm, sitting on his bed. Harry hoped there weren't any more interuptions like the last one they had with Ron. On the other hand, Hermione wanted to see Ron and find out if everything was okay with them. Hermione heard someone yelling in the common room.
"HARRY! HERMIONE! COME DOWN! I WANT TO TALK TO YOU!" Ron screamed.
They knew it was Ron, so Harry yelled, "Just a sec!"
"I hope he can forgive us," Hermione said very nervous about how Ron would react. Harry and Hermione went into the common room, only to see Ron pacing around the room.
Ron had no idea how to react. He had so many emotions in him, he became confused. He felt upset, angry, and forgiving all in one. He was upset at himself because he over reacted about seeing his friends kissing. He was angry at Hermione's parents for doing God knows what to her. He was also angry at himself for getting mad at his best friends. He decided to forgive them. He didn't like being mad at his best friends, and he was sure they didn't like being angry with each other either.
Hermione was nervous about even telling him because she thought the letters might start coming back. She just let it go, she wanted to find out Ron's thoughts on these issues.
"Well, what do you think? Do believe me? 'Cause you can always ask Harry," Hermione said walking over to the arm chair. She was almost in tears.
"Of course I believe you. Despite the fact that I was angry with you, I've been your best friend since first year. I didn't just throw all those years away when I became mad at you," Ron said, seeing that Hermione was upset.
"What do you mean was? So... you're not... mad... at us anymore? Oh thank heavens! I thought you would have been mad at us forever," Hermione was so happy that she was in tears.
"Why are you crying?" Harry asked, "He forgives us?"
"I am crying because I'm happy! They are tears of joy! Ron, I am truly sorry I didn't tell you about this before. I really don't know why I didn't tell you," Hermione said through tears.
"But I swear if those arses ever hurt you again! I'll kill them both! I'm sure Harry will back me up! Right?!" Ron cursed looking at Harry for an answer.
"Of course! But let's get off that subject, being that it doesn't happen to us as badly," Harry said seeing the water in Hermione's eyes. Harry hugged her and she snuggled right up to him.
"Oh yeah! Are you two now officially a couple?" Ron asked excitedly.
"Yes," Harry and Hermione said in unison.
"Congratulations! Now it is time for my apologies. I am really sorry that I got mad at you before I knew all the facts. If I had gotten mad at you after all the facts, that would be a whole different story," Ron said, and they all chuckled at it.
By now Hermione was crying tears of joy and sadness. She kept on thinking about those letters and now Ron knows, so the letters or the people sending the letters will be out to get him. Luckily they hadn't gotten any in a while. She just hoped it wasn't her parents. Then--
They heard a tap-tap at the window, it was a beautiful owl. It looked very similar to Hedwig, but only it was an off white color, almost golden. It was holding three letters. Hermione's puffy red eyes shot open really wide.
They let the owl in and he flew to Harry. None of the trio recognized it as a school owl. But Hermione knew that owl from somewhere. She just couldn't remember where she knew it from. Hermione became really nervous and scared. She knew the owl and there were three, THREE letters.
Harry took the letters off the owl, it was expecting an owl treat. Harry ran up to his room and grabbed a few treats and ran back down. He gave the owl a treat and it flew off into the setting sun.
Harry didn't like the look of the letters. They had all of their initials on them. HG was on the first letter for Hermione. The second letter had RW on it for Ron. Lastly, the third letter had HP on it, which Harry nervously opened it. Hermione nearly fainted when she read hers, which said:
I STOPPED WITH THESE LETTERS!
I WANTED TO WATCH YOU FOR A WHILE!
BUT NOW I'M BACK YOU SILLY LITTLE GIRL!
Ron became scared now, his read:
YOU SILLY LITTLE BOY!
WHY WOULD YOU GO AND GET YOURSELF CAUGHT UP IN THIS?!
I'LL BE WATCHING YOU NOW!
Harry just stared at all three in shock. They were all in the same big bold letters as last time. His said:
YOU'RE A SILLY LITTLE BOY TOO!
NOW I'LL BE WATCHING AND FOLLOWING YOU!
YOU BETTER WATCH OUT!
Luckily, Harry was right by the couch because he fell right down after reading them all. Hermione fainted and Ron caught her just in time. Ron was really scared and Hermione's limp body was getting heavy and he fell onto the ground with Hermione in his arms.
Harry was dumbstruck. He had no clue what happened. He emotionally lost it. The only thing that was on his mind was how to keep Hermione safe. He was in a total daze. He heard faint voices in the background, but couldn't make out what they were saying.
"HARRY! COULD YOU HELP ME OUT OVER HERE! HARRY!!!!" Ron screamed. He was talking to Harry for a few minutes telling him to help, but he never answered. Finally when he screamed he snapped out of his daze.
Harry saw Hermione on top of Ron, who was turning purple, and ran straight over. He picked Hermione up and carried her over to the couch. He layed her down trying to get her conscience again. She was out like a light. So, Harry decided to leave her there and talk about it with Ron.
"You okay Ron?" Harry asked.
"Yeah I'm fine," Ron answered and continued. "What are we gonna do? Hermione was afraid of this. The only people who it can be are her rotten parents. Although, I don't know! I know you've known about this longer, so what do you think?"
"To tell you the truth I think it is them, but I couldn't have told Hermione. I didn't want her to become more upset. Now I don't know who it could be," Harry said in a hushed voice, not wanting Hermione to wake up.
But little did Harry know Hermione had woken up from her unconscience state. She heard every word that Harry said...
Is it Hermione's parents or is it someone else? Poll: Do you want it to be Hermione's parents or someone else? Please answer in areview!
A.N- hehehe... srry i had to do that! considering i would have had the chapter done yesterday, but NO! FFNET wasnt working- as far as loging in!!! I would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to jessica-mcconacil!! she has been the only faithful reviewer! I really hope you read her story 'The Last Time We Meet'! it is a really good story! PLEASE REVIEW!!! AND HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!