Chapter 9

Weak and Broken

The hospital room was dimly lit and George could see him mother, father and sister down in the far corner. With every step towards them George could only feel more despair.

When he reached his mother's bedside he almost broke down. She looked so weak and pale. Molly Weasley was a strong person and George had never witnessed her like this. Arthur Weasley sat beside his wife's bed, one arm up in a sling. His other hand held onto Mrs. Weasley's tightly. He didn't seem to acknowledge his sons' presence. George then focused his attention on his sister. She lay in a bed next to her mother. She was awake but she to looked weak and broken. She couldn't get up and lay there helplessly. Beside him George could hear Hermione sob quietly. George placed an arm around her waist and held her close to him, more for his own comfort than hers.

"Dad?" Fred spoke from beside George. He pulled up a chair and situated himself between Mrs. Weasley and Ginny's bed.

Mr. Weasley's head shot up. He looked confused before he opened his mouth. "Hasn't woke up yet," and with that he looked back down at Mrs. Weasley.

George grabbed a chair for Hermione and made her sit. She stared ahead of her at Mrs. Weasley, her mind somewhere else. Sighing heavily George made his way and sat beside his sister.

"Hey Gin," George choked, gently taking his sister's hand in his. Ginny smiled weakly.

"George," Ginny had to stop and regain some strength before she spoke again. "You came."

George was a little stunned. "Of course I came. Why wouldn't I?"

"Because," Ginny paused and a tear ran down her cheek. "I lost your baby. It's my fault."

George shook his head. "What are you talking about Gin? It's not your fault. You had no control over what happened."

"But," it pained George to see Ginny struggle just to speak. "I should have protected her. I should have taken better care of her."

George gave her hand a little squeeze. "You did everything you could. You had your own baby to take care of."

Ginny's eyes widened. "Where's Harry," her voice rose and Fred and Hermione both turned their view from Mrs. Weasley to her. "I have to tell him. The baby is ok. Where is he?"

"Shhhh. Calm down," George soothed even though he was feeling like shit. He had to be strong right now. "Harry is in another room. The Healer is taking care of him. He'll be here as soon as he can."

"He's alright right? He's safe?" Ginny tried to sit up but was forced back down by George.

"Lay down Ginny. It's not good to try and move," George turned to Fred for support.

"Harry is fine Gin. Don't worry," Fred came and took George's seat as George got up and took Fred's.

Hermione rose from her seat and made her way to George. "Honey," she said taking a place on his lap. George wrapped his arms around her waist to support her. He placed a kiss on her forehead and turned his body to face his mother.

"Hey mum," he whispered. "It's George and Hermione."

"Hello Molly," Hermione whispered.

"How are you? You're looking as beautiful as ever," but he couldn't continue. Tears once again filled his eyes and Hermione held him tightly. "I'm sorry mum. I'm sorry dad," Mr. Weasley's face shot up. "Ginny, Harry and Fred. I'm sorry to all of you. I'm sorry Hermione."

Hermione looked into his eyes. "What are you talking about Love?"

Before George could answer the room door flew open and Ron and Charlie flew in.

"We came as soon and we got the news. What in the bloody hell has happened?" Ron shouted rushing to his mother's side. Charlie came up beside Hermione and George. Hermione slid off George's lap and George stood to greet his brother.

"Charlie," George hugged his brother tightly. As he went to pull away it happened again. There was a flash of light and than George saw Hogwarts. It was storming and than Rachel's face popped up. "We have a girl George. We finally have the family that I've always dreamed off."

Before George could say anything he felt the searing pain in the back of his head. It was worse than last time. The pain had intensified. Charlie had pulled away from George, oblivious of what was happening to his brother and George fell to the ground. He could hear Hermione's screams and felt someone grab onto him before everything went dark.