Heyo, my faithful readers! This is mostly a short filler chapter. A few things to clear up for this chapter before you read. Harry's thoughts will be represented with bold & italics, and Hermione's will be represented by plain italics. If it is anyone else, I'll be sure to tell you who the thought is connected to. I hope you enjoy this chapter because the fun is just about to start! I solemnly swear I am up to no good!
-Harry's Half Brother

Chapter Five: The Emergency Room

June 16th, 1997, 11:00 PM, St. Mungo's

Mrs. Weasley rushed Harry to the ER section of hospital as mediwitches took him off of her hands and led her back to the waiting area. Five minutes later, the rest of the family joined her, except one. "Where's Ginny!" she asked furiously.

Charlie stepped up to comfort his mother and break the news. "When we let her go, she ran away. She grabbed Harry's broom and was gone before we could catch her…"

"What! My baby girl is out flying around!" Mrs. Weasley's blood pressure was skyrocketing. "Why did she leave?" she asked as she started crying.

"We have no idea, mum…" Ron said hanging his head. "How's Harry?" he asked trying to change the subject.

"They just took him into surgery… Arthur, get the Order looking for her…" Mrs. Weasley begged.

Arthur looked shocked when he heard this. "The Order has been disbanded until the Phoenix chooses the new leader…" he said quietly.

Molly broke down crying as she ran to her husband and buried her head in his chest. He whispered into her ear that everything would be okay, but didn't quite believe himself.

Hermione was crying in the corner because of all that had happened in that short span since her first kiss with Harry. Fred and George were trying to calm her down, but to no gain. If it weren't for Harry, she would have been in the emergency room, not him. Hermione put her face in her hands just waiting for any news of Harry, not wanting to leave until she saw him.

One Hour Later

A mediwitch approached the Hermione's group that had shrunk considerably since all the Weasley's except Ron left to go track down Ginny. Luna was attached firmly to Ron's side when a mediwitch appeared, "Mr. Potter is stable," she said as she led them to his room. "He's not awake yet, but that will wear off shortly."

Hermione gasped when she saw Harry with bandages all the way around his chest. He looked white as a ghost and his heart rate was very slow. She quietly approached his bed and sat down, taking his cold hand in hers. Ron decided that he and Luna didn't need to be there at the moment, "Tell us when he wakes, Hermione. We're going to grab something to eat, do you want anything?" he asked, worrying about her.

"No, I'm fine… I'll talk to you guys later," she said as she started to silently cry into Harry's hand. I'm so sorry Harry… it should be me in that bed, not you… she absently thought to herself. No, it was my fault Ginny attacked… I'll protect you with my life Hermione, Hermione looked around feverishly to figure where the sound had come from, but Harry was still knocked out cold. Harry? She asked a little bit afraid of a response. Oh shit… What's going on Hermione?
It seems that we have gained a telepathic connection… how I don't know… are you sure you're all right, Harry?

Harry chuckled a little bit; I'll be up in a few minutes… the surgery took a lot out of me…

Hermione waited patiently until Harry suddenly grasped her hand and his eyes fluttered open. Hermione jumped onto Harry hugging him feverishly. "'Mione, I don't want to be back in the ER so soon," he joked as he returned the hug. Hermione laid down next to him, lying her head on his chest, just enjoying his presence.

"How'd you know that Ginny was about to curse us?" Hermione finally asked.

"I heard part of the incantation and the fluttering of those bats is unmistakable," he said as he absently rubbed her back. "Where are the Weasleys?" Harry wondered looking around his hospital room.

"Ron and Luna went to get something to eat… but the rest of the Weasley's left to go look for Ginny…"

"What do you mean look for Ginny?" Harry asked raising an eyebrow.

"After you were transported here, Ginny stole your broom and flew off… we didn't have enough time to get to her before she was gone…"

Harry rested his head on Hermione's, "I'm sorry about this 'Mione… I never intended for any of this to happen."

Hermione turned to face him, looking him directly in the eyes. "It's not your fault Ginny went crazy… you do realize she had you under the effects of amortentia, right?"

"What! How the hell did that happen?" he asked incredulously.

"She probably snuck it into your food somewhere… did you get anything from her this summer?"

Harry thought for a second and then remembered the muffins he had received, "Of course! She sent me some pastries… she must have spiked it with that crap…"

"That's probably it… but it's very unusual for someone to break out of that trance… I don't think it's ever been done, actually…" she started filing through her head trying to remember if anyone had ever thrown off a potent love potion.

Harry laughed, "So that's what that immense pain was when I got closer to you at the wedding…"

"Oh, Harry!" Hermione shouted as she wrapped her arms around his neck and started to cry.

Harry stroked her hair, trying to calm her, when Ron and Luna strolled back in. "Great to see you alive, Harry," Ron joked with his arm protectively around Luna.

Harry craned his neck to see his best mate and smiled. "Told you I'd beat you at chess," he said snickering.

Ron turned beat red, "So how are you doing?"

"Just a little sore… that Bat Bogey Hex is quite painful…" Harry closed his eyes for a second before beginning again, "Any word on Ginny?" he asked hopefully.

"No… sorry mate, but she took your broom with her…" Ron said waiting for the explosion.

"It's alright, I can buy a new one…" he said as Hermione finally stopped crying. "Any idea when I can leave?" and right as Harry asked, a mediwitch came in. "Uh, mam… do you know when I can leave?"

The mediwitch rolled Harry so she could see his back, "Once you pass the check-up, then you may go," she said as she inspected each cut, which had now become a scar. Harry winced as she traced her fingers over the raw skin. Hermione pressed his lips against hers to get his mind off the inspection, which worked quite well.

"You are free to go," she finally said as she finished up her examination. Hermione got up and help Harry off the bed as they walked towards the exit. "Thanks for staying with me guys…"

"It's no problem," Ron said from in front of them.

We still need to talk about this whole telepathy thing, Harry.

Yea, I know… We should probably make a visit to Dumbledore's portrait, I'm sure he'd know what it is…

Harry took Hermione's hand and Ron took Luna's as they both disapparated back to the Burrow.

(A/N) I hope you guys enjoyed that, please review for me and I will be eternally grateful! Thanks for reading! I solemnly swear I am up to no good!
-Harry's Half Brother