Chapter Eight
2 Months Later
Hermione's POV
I knew I had to do it. If I didn't, everyone would soon find out. And my stomach had been getting bigger. Or maybe it was just my imagination.
I packed my trunks. I was ready. I was aware that I wouldn't graduate or anything, but I didn't have much of a choice anymore. I took one last look at my dormitory, and walked out. I went over to Ginny's dorm, where she was sleeping soundly. I gave her a kiss on the forehead, and left. Then I went to the boy's dormitories. I kissed Harry on the forehead, and then went over to Ron. How handsome he was. I kissed him on the forehead, then on the lips. He stirred, but didn't wake up. I felt tears coming into my eyes, but refused to let them fall. I silently walked out of the dormitory for the last time.
I grabbed my trunk and headed out into lower Hogwarts. I took one last look at the castle, and left for good.
Ron's POV
I woke up quite early today. I went down to the common room, in hopes of seeing Hermione, but it was deserted. I sat on the couch for the very first time after it had happened. Then I heard footsteps, and Ginny appeared.
"You woke up too?" she groaned.
"Yeah." I said.
"Wow." she said suddenly.
"What?"
"You're sitting on the couch. It's been nearly three months since either of you have sat on that couch." said Ginny.
"Yeah…" I said.
"Do you want me to go get her for you? I really think you two should talk."
"Yeah. Do that." I said.
"'Kay." said Ginny, as she disappeared up the steps. Then she came back down. "Ron, Hermione's not there." she said.
"What?" I stood up. "Are you sure?"
"Yes I'm sure!" she snapped. I ran up to my dormitory.
"Harry! Harry, Hermione's missing."
Harry groaned and sat up.
"I'm surprised you care. I thought you two were fighting."
"We were never fighting, damn it!" I yelled. I ran back down to the common room.
"Ron, relax." said Ginny. "She could just be in the library or something."
I shook my head.
"No, no. Something's wrong." I said. "Something is very, very wrong."