Chapter 5: Leaving It All Behind

Hermione decided that after listening to one of her friend cry her heart out that she needed a walk. She walked through Ash Park on her way bake to her house. It had been one messed up day. Ron left at 11 in the morning. Harry and her had sex till 3. Ginny cried till 6. Now it was around 7:10 on this very difficult October day. The wind was a tad chilly but Hermione had brought her jumper with her. The leaves were turning colors and starting to die. Hermione figured Hogwarts would be really gorgeous around this time. Hogwarts! That was the best idea!

"I got it!" Hermione said to herself out loud. "I can go be a nurse at Hogwarts. Harry wont be around and soon all this can die down."

Hermione figured it was a long shot but it might work. With her out of the way, she wouldn't be a factor in Ginny and Harry's relationship.

Hermione raced home to write Dumbledore.

Dear Professor Dumbledore,

I'm writing to offer my assistance at Hogwarts as a nurse in the Hospital Wing. This may come as a shock from my sudden interest in wishing to be employed at Hogwarts but I recently realized this would be a great opportunity. Please consider my request.

Hermione Granger

She sent it to Dumbledore immediately. He responded the next morning. She was to take apperate immediately. Hermione packed and did just what she was told without telling anyone of her whereabouts. Well almost anyone.

"Ron! Ron, we got mail in today," said Kegan as he came running up with letters. "Look! I think this one is from Hermione."

Kegan handed Ron the letter. Ron opened it quickly.

Ron,

I am working at Hogwarts for this school year. If you need me contact me there. Hope you are doing well.

Hermione

Ron's heart shank. That was so impersonal. She didn't even say she loved him. Was she mad at him for leaving? No, she said she was proud of him. What was her deal?

"Something wrong?" asked Kegan.

"No, she just didn't seem very happy," said Ron.

"Well of course she's not happy. Her man is away," said Kegan like it was obvious.

"Yeah, you're right," said Ron not completely convinced.

Hermione knew writing Ron seemed so backstabbing but she figured he would get really suspicious if she didn't inform him of her whereabouts.

"Oh Ron, I'm sorry," said Hermione to herself as she headed into Hogwarts.

Hermione asked Dumbledore to keep her working at Hogwarts a secret. She didn't tell him bluntly that she didn't want Harry to know she just simply said she didn't want anyone at all to know because she needed to get away. Dumbledore smiled and said, "of course."

Hermione knew she could trust Dumbledore.

Harry walked back and fourth in his apartment. He just couldn't believe it had actually happened. He had dreamed about that moment when he could have Hermione. When she would be in his arms as she filled with pleasure.

Harry smiled. It was wonderful.

"Hermione's gone from her apartment," said Ginny as she walked into the room. Harry jumped forgetting she was there. Then Ginny's words hit him.

"What do you mean gone?" he asked.

"I just went over there and this note was on her door," Ginny held up the note.

To Everyone,

I will be gone for the better part of the year. I needed a vacation while Ron was gone. I assure you I am fine. See you all in good time.

Hermione

Harry felt his head go light. What did she think she was playing at? Did she think if she just went away, it, what they had, would go away?

Ginny was staring at Harry as though she was trying to read what he was thinking. Harry composed himself and said, "I guess she really needed a break." And with that he walked out of the room.