The group returned to the Burrow after a long day of shopping and roaming around the small town. When they reached the door, Ginny opened the door as a large owl flew out and landed right on Harry's shoulder. Harry wasn't really expecting to be attacked by an owl and moved just fast enough to dodge a sharp talon. He took a deep breath then took the letter from the bird's beak. He quickly unfurled the parchment.
Dear Mr. Potter,
We have come across a quite powerful spell that will return your leg to
normal. The reason we could not fix your leg when you came in a few
days ago was because of the numerous fractures that occurred. If we had
healed each fracture and tear you would probably have died because your
body would reject it if it all came in at once. We will need you to
come in tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully we will not cross paths again, I
don't want to see another fracture like that again.
Dr. Divels
Harry quickly handed the sheet to Hermione to read. She read it aloud as they entered the Burrow and soon a small group was congregating around the bushy haired girl to listen to what the doctor had to say. Harry really hadn't heard an explanation for his current condition until now, but he really didn't care as long as he was going to get better and soon.
After a long day of being around and about, Harry was quite tired. He decided to call it a night. It was around nine thirty by the time Harry was actually able to get out of the kitchen. He would've been able to get out had the Weasley twins not attacked him. They had placed a charm on the ceiling in front of one of the doorways and when Harry passed under it, a gallon of Weasley Stinky Sticky Putty dropped upon Harry. Harry was covered from head to toe. When the Weasley twins came in, they apologized to Harry and told him it was intended for Ron. Harry just laughed and went to take a bath before calling it a night.
As Harry was settling under the covers he could hear Mrs. Weasley lecturing the twins for the prank. Harry really didn't care about it; he loved the twins' pranks. As the argument got louder and louder Harry heard the door slip open and felt a warm body snuggle itself into his chest. Harry could feel Hermione's bushy hair and gently wrapped his arms around her waist. He gently kissed her on the forehead before falling into a peaceful sleep.
When Harry awoke the next morning Hermione was still in his arms harmoniously sleeping. He didn't want to wake her up, so he just lied there enjoying her presence. Around nine o'clock Hermione stirred. She burrowed deeper into Harry's chest not wanting to wake up. After thirty minutes Harry was starting to get hungry. Luckily for him Hermione was thinking the same thing as they got up together to go grab some breakfast before heading off to St. Mungos to repair Harry's leg.
After a light breakfast they were off to St. Mungos. When they arrived they were told that they would have to wait a few minutes before the doctor would be ready. They took two seats in the waiting area. Hermione took Harry's hand in hers and squeezed it, making sure that Harry understood that Hermione was with him no matter what.
After ten minutes the mediwitch came to call Harry back to surgery. Harry slowly hobbled to the back room where there was a long table. Harry gingerly made his way to the table and laid down. Hermione grabbed his hand again as the doctors knocked him out with a potion.
Within an hour Harry was awake and his leg was back to normal. He stood up and tested it out.
"Good as new!" he proclaimed.
Hermione, who was talking to the doctor outside of the room, heard Harry's voice and ran in. Seeing him standing she almost tackled him in a hug.
"Careful Hermione, I don't want to be back in the hospital," he joked.
The pair laughed and Harry noticed that Hermione was still on top of him and they were staring into each other's eyes. Harry gently lifted his head up to meet Hermione's where their lips met for the first time. It started out conservative but quickly grew into a very intimate kiss. Hermione was licking Harry's lower lip asking for entry, which Harry gladly accepted. Hermione laced her hands in Harry's hair and pulled herself as close to him as she possibly could. She was lucky that she was lying down; otherwise she was sure her legs would not be able to support herself.
The pair was content with just lying there kissing each other had the doctor not coughed to call their attention. Harry and Hermione embarrassingly broke apart to hear what the doctor had to say.
"The surgery was a complete success. However, it may still be somewhat more brittle than your other leg. I'm going to give you a special diet to follow and a workout regimen, do you think you can do that?"
"Yes he can do that," Hermione interjected. She was going to make sure that Harry did everything he could to stay in one piece. Harry really didn't have a say in the matter. The doctor gave Hermione some parchment with the diet and he was on his way. Harry reluctantly left the room and headed back to the Burrow.
Over the weeks leading up to the adventure back to Hogwarts, Hermione made no exceptions to Harry's diet or workout schedule. By the time they were going to Diagon Alley to pick up their school supplies, Harry was built like a tank; all his toned muscles leading up to a hard featured face that could strike fear in any opponent.
"Ronald! Get down here now! We need to get to Diagon Alley before the rush!" Mrs. Weasley yelled up the stairs.
Ron rumbled down the stairs and jumped the last few and landed with a loud thud. "Calm down mom, it's not like they're going to run out…"
Mrs. Weasley smacked him upside the head. "That's not the point. Grab some floo powder and I'll see you on the other side. Ron rubbed his head and grudgingly took the powder and threw it into the flames. Harry, Ginny, and Hermione soon followed.
When the teens arrived in Diagon Alley, the whole town was in utter terror and the Dark Mark flew above one of the small shops. Harry broke into defensive action as he ran towards the building with the stain above it. He noticed it as the Weasley twins' store; luckily, he saw both of them outside fighting for their lives. Harry quickly joined the battle taking out a few death eaters in the skirmish.
Ron, Ginny, Hermione, and Luna who had just joined them, rushed into action. The death eaters still outnumbered Harry's group two to one, but Harry was determined to get out of this without any casualties. The killing curse was being thrown everywhere and innocent bystanders were being killed left and right. Harry had to put an end to this before it got more out of hand. He stuck his wand in its sheath and ran recklessly towards the death eaters, moving as fast as he could. He flipped over the head of the first death eater and grabbed his head. In one swift move the man was incapacitated. Harry took out three more with his bare hands before the fight was somewhat fair. Harry was going after his fifth victim before he heard another unforgivable curse directed towards Hermione. Harry instinctively jumped in front of her and was hit with the full cruciatus. The death eaters took this chance to take out some of the other group members. Another curse was heading towards Ginny. Out of nowhere a flash of blonde jumped in front of her. Ginny was expecting a massive amount of pain, but felt none. She looked at her feet and saw Draco Malfoy barely breathing. She knelt next to him to feel his pulse.
Meanwhile, Hermione found the death eater who had Harry under the cruciatus and bound him. Harry, feeling the curse being lifted from him, slowly got to his feet. He saw Ginny hovering over Draco but didn't have time to question anything. Harry was getting quite angry about the situation. A pained roar escaped his mouth and a flash of golden light erupted from his strained body. Harry felt himself raise slightly into the air and words from an ancient language slipped out of his mouth unconsciously. Suddenly all of the death eaters fell to the ground. After Harry realized that all of his foes were on the ground unconscious, he let go of the spell and collapsed to the ground exhausted.
Harry awoke in the destroyed street with Hermione's head resting on his tear soaked chest. Hermione, seeing that Harry was awake, frantically kissed him. Harry held her making sure that she was in fact real.
"I thought you were dead…" Hermione was able to get out between sobs.
Harry quietly stroked her hair and whispered sweet nothings into her ear to calm her down. "I'm here, shhh, calm down," he lovablely whispered. "I would never let anything happen to you."
Mrs. Weasley rushed over to Harry and Hermione having just seen the dark mark over the store. "Are you two alright?" she asked worriedly.
"Yea, I'll be fine. How are Ginny and Ron?"
"They're both fine. Luna is with Ron and Ginny is with Draco."
"WHAT!"
"Harry, calm down. Draco risked his life for Ginny's," Hermione reassured him.
Harry couldn't believe that Draco would do something so noble. He had a blank look on his face as he was thinking about everything that had transpired. Hermione took Harry's face in her hands and forced him to look into her eyes. Harry could tell that she was still crying. He gently wiped a tear away from her petite face and tucked a stray strand of hair out of face.
"I'm here Hermione. Please stop crying."
Hermione buried her face into Harry's chest and he gently started to rock her. He would have to talk to Draco later. Harry didn't even realize that Mrs. Weasley had brought a portkey to them. Within seconds Harry felt the familiar tug at his navel and he appeared back at the Burrow with Hermione in his arms.
(A/N) Ok, I hope that clears up some things. I hope you enjoyed it. Please READ and REVIEW. I haven't gotten many reviews, which is really disheartening. If you would like me to continue writing please tell me so.
-Harry's Half Brother