Authors Note: Sorry for the wait! But school is so evil :( Boo. Anyways, here it is. Hope you all like it. Please review, I get so happy and excited, and remind myself that my devoted readers need another chapter. By The way- I am DEFINITELY going to finish this story. Even if not for the readers, just for my own peace of mind. When I have ideas, I write! OK. Lol. Here goes.
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"I told him that it was him."
"You WHAT." Harry said..
"I couldn't not. It stopped him, and he was just, silent."
Harry breathed 3 times. "Hermione, what if he tells? Then it will only be... worse."
"I don't know what I was thinking! I just wanted him to stop, thought maybe he would care. But he didn't, I don't know what I'm doing, ok? I just don't!" She started crying and put her head down on her pillow.
Harry moved closer to Hermione and stroked her hair.
"'Mione, its ok. So people will know. Its fine. Its fine." He kept repeating
Hermione shut her eyes as she heard Harry shut the door behind him. She left the lights in her room on, in fear of the darkness. She shivered a cold sweat and pulled her blankets closer to her. Sighing, she rolled on her other side and fitfully fell into a light sleep.
Across the common room Harry lay awake as well. He kept twisting and turning, with horrible images of Hermione being tortured and hurt in his mind. He kept hearing her cries, and sat up at once. He stepped out of bed and put on his emerald robes. He tied it hastily, and quietly crept out of his room. He saw the light on through the glass pane of Hermione's door, and gently knocked. When there was no answer, he pushed open the door.
He found a sleeping Hermione, looking troubled and saddened. He walked over to her and stroked her hair. She sighed in her sleep at the soft touch. Harry flicked her bedside lamp shut, and just stood watching Hermione sleep. He started to exit, and Hermione called softly out to him, "Don't go."
"Your up? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you Hermione."
"Harry, please, don't leave me. I am scared."
Harry walked over to Hermione's bedside and sat lightly on the edge of her bed. She rolled closer to him, and he started to stroke her hair again. She smiled softly, and her eyes fluttered closed.
Harry sighed. He continued to pet her, and slumped a bit as he himself closed his eyes.
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Harry opened his eyes and was confused for a few minutes. He felt something warm next to him, and couldn't remember where he was. He sat up, and saw a sleeping Hermione in a pale cream pajama top, as well as a pale pink and cream room with candles and realized he was in Hermione's room.
The events of the past night came back to him slowly, and he checked his watch. It was almost time for classes!
He shook Hermione awake. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at Harry tiredly. She blinked and sat up.
"Harry, did you, were you, umm, did you fall asleep in here?" Hermione asked, looking at Harry with a look of pure innocence.
"Yeah, 'Mione I did."Harry said, looking down.
"Thanks for staying with me."she said, and flashed him a sad smile. "I just couldn't sleep, I was scared."
"Hermione, anytime."
He stood up and walked through their common room, to his own room. He was graced with startling Scarlet colored walls and deep golden four poster bed. Compared to Hermione's room, his was wild. Hers was calm and peaceful.
He walked to his wardrobe and pulled out his uniform pants and oxford shirt. He threw a Gryffindor tie on, and tied his black robes with the hogwarts emblem around him. He opened his room door and grabbed his books off his desk.
"'mione, you ready?" Harry was busily tying his tie as Hermione walked out with a brush in her hair.
"Almost. I just can't get this through my hair. I'm too tired." she said, and walked over to Harry.
"Need Help?"Hermione asked Harry.
"Sure."he said, and Hermione finished with his tie.
"Now 'Mione, do you need help?"
"Sure"she replied. She handed Harry her brush, and slowly and softly he brushed through her hair.
"There" he said, and she felt her hair. It felt soft and smooth, and she smiled and hugged Harry.
"Thanks Harry."
They walked together out the portrait and through the hallway. Their hands were entwined, and both Harry and Hermione felt like it was before the incident. When they were just boyfriend and girlfriend.
They reached the right door, and Harry pushed the door open. He sat down in his seat, and Hermione moved to hers further in the classroom. She spotted a blur of blonde hair, and felt a lurch in her stomach. Malfoy looked up at her, and just stared, as if to say "Well now I know".
She felt a dizziness coming over her and quickly sat down. She put her head in her hands and breathed slowly.
Harry watched the back of the room closely and stood up. He walked over to Hermione and sat down next to her.
"Harry, what are you doing here?"Hermione said, ,lifting her head.
"Its ok, 'Mione. I'm just going to partner with you. McGonagall won't mind."
Professor McGonagall walked into the room and began the class. "Good Morning. Today we are going to be practicing our switching spells."
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Hermione gathered her books and walked towards the Great Hall. She was so happy that it was lunch time.
Harry followed Hermione out the door. He walked with her to the Great Hall and sat down at their table. Lunch was Pasties and Casseroles. Ron and Ginny came close behind them and sat down as well.
Ron filled his plate with food, and began eating. Harry watched Hermione not touch anything on her plate.
"Harry, I think I'm going to be si–ck" she said, and ran out of the room. Harry got up and ran after her. He followed her up the main staircase to the Girls Bathroom. He pushed the door open behind her and heard the sound of retching.
Harry walked over to a stall and pushed the door open. He saw Hermione sitting on the floor, looking very sick and crying softly.
He crouched on the floor next to her and pushed her hair behind her ears. He spotted a ponytail holder in her book-bag and parted her hair up and out of her face. She looked up at Harry and breathed, then coughed and felt the vomit come up again. Harry did not remove his eyes even while she threw up.
Harry flicked his wand and summoned a glass filled with cold water. He handed the glass to Hermione, and she drank gratefully. She then took his hand and used it to stand up.
She stood up, but the sank back down right again.
"Hermione, may I?"Harry asked, motioning to her.
She nodded. Harry swooped her up and carried her. He walked out of the girls bathroom, and got looks from many of the girls gathered outside.
He went up the seven staircases to their dormitory, and Hermione put her head on Harry's shoulders. She closed her eyes, and drifted off into a light sleep in his arms.
Harry said the password to the Portrait and swung the door open. He went past his room and walked to Hermione's room. He was greeted by the pale cream and pink colors swooshing in his eyes.
He glided over to her bed and placed her gently on it. She was sweating in all her robes, and he helped her take off her school robes. He took off her shoes, and then slipped the cover over her body. She looked so unsettled, and Harry had an uneasy feeling.
He went out of the room and sat on the oversized armchair in their common room. He was greeted by a knock at the door.
Harry opened the door to find Professor Dumbledore waiting patiently. He right then had utmost respect for him. He knew the password, yet gave them their privacy.
"Professor, Sir, What can I do for you?"asked Harry.
"Mr. Potter, Id like to speak to you. Is Ms. Granger in here?" Dumbledore asked.
"Yes, but she is sleeping. She does not feel well, again"
"Ok. Mr. Potter, I was thinking about her.. And..."
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Authors Note: Ok, This chapter was a bit of nothing, but we need a bit of exposition to get us to the next exciting chapter! Please review, Ill update anyways, but you guys make me feel so happy D. I know its late, but Happy Halloween, and Happy Election Day! That is why I am at home typing.
