Authors Note: Ok, same day :) This is because I am going to camp for 4 weeks. I will be home

then for about 3 days, which I will TRY and write another chapter, and then I am off to England.

So here it is. I'm just writing what I want, I know where the plot is going but I don't have the

days in between planned. So... enjoy! And please, review I beg of you. It lets me know that I am

not writing in vain.

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The sun streamed in on Harry's eyes, and he quickly rose out of bed. Although Hermione

had stayed in bed for almost 2 weeks, Madame Pomfrey insisted she remain there until she was

100 percent better. Harry walked out of his room while pulling on an emerald sweater. He saw

Madame Pomfrey walking into the shared common room.

"Good Morning, Mr. Potter. Is Ms. Granger awake yet?"

"I don't know Madame Pomfrey, I only just awoke a few moments ago."

Harry walked to the bedroom opposite to where he was standing and knocked. There was

no answer.

Harry slowly pushed the door open and saw Hermione still asleep. She looked tranquil

and Harry did not want to wake her. However, Madame Pomfrey did not listen to Harry's wishes.

"Ms. Granger... please wake up." Madame Pomfrey said.

"Please, then can I wake her up more gently?"

"Hmmph, well fine call me in when she is awake" She said and stormed into the common

room.

Harry walked over to Hermione and stroked her hair. "Hermione... its time to wake up"

he said softly.

Hermione opened her eyes tiredly and croaked, "I'm up."

"Sorry I had to wake you, but Madame Pomfrey wouldn't relent and I did not want you to wake

by being poked and called 'Ms. Granger'" Harry said, laughing a bit.

"That's ok Harry. Just give me like, 2 minutes please?" said Hermione, and sat up. She

slipped her feet into furry purple slippers and wrapped her scarlet robe around her lavender shirt

and shorts. She then opened the door to her room and walked to the bathroom.

"Hello Ms. Granger. How are you feeling?" Madame Pomfrey called out to her when she

noticed her walking out of her bedroom.

"Fine thanks, Madame. Ill be out in a minute, is that alright?"

"Fine, Fine. I'm yours for the morning."

"Yipee" said Hermione under her breath, closing the door to the bathroom. Though she

had gotten more used to the examinations, they were still painful and very embarrassing.

Hermione had no idea how she would have this baby. Never-the-less she picked up her silver

toothbrush and brushed her teeth.

She walked out of the bathroom with trepidation, and Madame Pomfrey followed her to

her room.

After 5 minutes of Harry reading his days classwork, Madame Pomfrey announced for

Harry to enter Hermione's bedroom.

"Well, Ms. Granger is pulling through. She should remain in bed till the end of the week,

and I won't need to see her till the beginning of next month, in two weeks." Madame Pomfrey

said to Harry.

She then turned to Hermione. "You can return to your classes on Monday. Ill see you on

the first of December."

Madame Pomfrey left the room with her supplies and closed the door. The second

Hermione heard the portrait close, she let out a sigh of relief. "Phew. I HATE those

examinations"

"I could only imagine." Harry said.

"Nah, you cant." answered Hermione, and started giggling.

Harry's mouth started to crack a smile, and soon he too was laughing hysterically. "I

would tickle you, but since your sick, Ill wait for a better time" Harry said mischievously.

Hermione saw the sparkle in his emerald eyes, and felt a rush of compassion towards

Harry and all that he has done for her.

"Harry, I owe you an explanation, or a– something" Hermione said, looking serious

again.

"Hermione, you don't owe me anything. I just want you to tell me anything that would

make you feel better, you don't HAVE to tell me about– What Malfoy– did- but I want to know

for your sake."

Harry looked up at Hermione and saw a fierce determination in her eyes. With her pinky

fingernail she wiped away a tear at the corner of her eye.

"Harry– I can tell you." there was a bit of a pause as Hermione swallowed a drink of

water, and then continued.

"It was that night of detention. Malfoy wanted to copy my assignment, but I didn't let. So

then, I don't really remember clearly, it's a bit hazed. But he cornered me, and then— then- I

don't- all I remember is that he ripped off my clothes. I remember the shame. And then I was a

bit knocked out, he must have used a bit of befuddlement draft because all I remember then is the

pain, that shearing pain that wouldn't stop. And then, I woke up and Madame Pomfrey was there,

with Dumbledore and he asked me if I remembered. And I did- and" she stopped speaking, and

finally allowed the tears to flow freely down her cheeks.

Harry walked up to Hermione and sat down next to her. He didn't want to push her She

sat herself up a bit more and left room for Harry. He put his arm on her shoulder, and she tried to

recollect herself.

"Hermione, its ok. You did not want this to happen, and still you didn't carry out an

abortion. You are the greatest person I know." said Harry in a soothing manner. He really did

indeed respect Hermione.

"I'm sorry for always losing myself. I feel like I have no control, I didn't and I lost it."

Hermione said a bit more calmly.

Hermione stopped crying. She felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted off her chest. She

went to Harry and hugged him. He hugged her back, and she felt much better. She pulled him

into a sweet kiss on the lips.

There was a knock on the portrait door. Harry broke off the kiss from Hermione and went

to answer it. He motioned to her, and Hermione translated it into something like 'more later'.

"Harry, long time no speak How's Hermione feeling?" said Ron, stepping into the room

and out of the doorway.

"She's feeling better, but why don't you go see her yourself?" Harry answered, and led

the way for Ron to Hermione's room.

"'Mione, Ron's here" Harry announced, before opening the door.

"Come in. I'm dressed, well in pajamas but that's ok" Hermione answered.

Harry swung the door open.

"Hermione! How are ya feeling? We all miss you in class." Ron said, going over to Hermione

and giving her a hug.

Hermione hugged right back. It was so good that at least one of her best friends stayed

that, a friend. It was great to have Harry, but she couldn't ever imagine them being friends if they

ever broke up.

'God Forbid' she muttered.

"What was that?" Ron asked.

"Its good to see you Ronald!" Hermione said, laughing.

"Well, I'm glad you're feeling better. When are you both coming back to classes?"

"Monday." said Harry.

"Yikes, we have lots of work in our classes. How are you going to manage?" Ron said worriedly.

Harry just shrugged, but Hermione answered with a bit of a sad tone, "Its not like I'm

going to be in many classes this year. Professor Dumbledore told me I can repeat the year if I

like, or stay the summer and be caught up."

Harry looked quizzical at Hermione. "Why cant you go to many classes?"

"Oh Harry, its my second month and I'm sick. Like Madame Pomfrey said, I'm in a vulnerable

state. The last month forget about, and I probably won't even fit behind a desk!" she said, with

the ending a bit more rash and nervous sounding.

"Well--" Harry was about to answer Hermione, but Ron shot him a look not to.

The bell sounded and Hermione and Harry jumped.

"Hermione, nice to see you, but I've got to go to class. Its Snape and he would love to

take points off me. He doesn't have Harry in class to bully."

"Thanks Ron" Harry said sarcastically.

"Harry, could you help me out? I have lots of books." Ron asked.

"Ill do it" Hermione said.

"No, you stay" both Harry and Ron answered.

Hermione gave an exasperated look and sighed. She then sat down.

Harry followed Ron out. "Where's the books?"

Ron just groaned. "Harry, you can be thicker than I was in 5th year"

"Now listen to me, just deal with Hermione carefully. I know how crazy pregnancy is. After Bill

and Fleur were married and she was pregnant, Bill would just smile, and mutter to other people.

He gave me some women lessons then. Now, with Hermione, its worse. Because she didn't want

to get pregnant or whatever."

"Since when are you the maven?"Harry asked, with an ammused expression on his face.

"Comes with the service" Ron said, laughing.

"Just pretend you are reasoning with a young child."Ron said, and left Harry standing in

his common room more confused than before.

"Ignore Ron" Hermione said, swinging her bedroom door fully open.

"You— hey you are walking!" Harry said, meekly smiling.

"Seriously though"said Hermione, without cracking a smile, "I don't want to be that crazy. Tell

me when I am, its not fair to you. Well, to me either..."

"Oh Hermione, I love you" Harry said, walking over and hugging her.

"Harry, I love you too"

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That was a loooong chapter because it's the last one I'm publishing for 4 weeks. Ill see you all

after camp! Please Review!! I love reviewers