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Chapter 9: Going home

Then she left him there alone in the corridor and went back to her room. She smiled to herself as she walked and wondered if he was watching her. As she opened her door she glanced back and saw that he was watching her. She smiled at him and he returned the smile with a wink. They were both extremely pleased and they weren't sure why.I'm falling for my best friend. And I really don't care.

I'm falling for my best friend. I think she likes me back.

On with the chapter...

The next morning Hermione woke up with a smile plastered across her face. At first she couldn't remember why, then she remembered Harry, which made her smile even bigger. But then it hit her why she was with Harry. She was going home. Today. Now. She wasn't going to let fear over come her. She had to put a brave face on, she wasn't going to let her family see that they had beaten her. No, she was going to be strong.

She climbed out of bed and got out a pair of black combat trousers with red and gold butterflies on them and a black and gold tank top.

She pulled her hair back into a pony tail and left her room. She was ready. She was ready for whatever they were going to throw at her. She made her way down to the kitchen. With every step she took, she became increasing nervous. She had a bad feeling about to day, she wasn't sure what was going to happen and that scared her.

Pushing the kitchen door open she was greeted with the warm faces of Dumbledore, Sirius, Remus, Bill, Charlie and Harry. She smiled at them all and sat down. Harry came down and sat next to her.

'You ok?'

'umm.'

She sipped the tea that was in front of her. She could see the worry on Harry's face and didn't want him to be even more worried if she told him that she was nervous.

'Mi? Don't worry everything will be ok. I promise. You've got four of the best wizards around going with you, nothing is going to happen and I'm gonna wait right here for when you come back ok?'

She turned to face him. She smiled and hugged him.

'Thank you. I don't know what I'd do with out you.'

'You would have any fun that's for sure.'

She swatted him playfully on the arm. The two chatted for a while, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched by five people.

'I bet it will be by the end of the week.'

'No way 3 more days? Give it a month.'

'Sorry Weasley's but I know my godson. I bet they will be together by the end of the day! My godson is a lady killer!'

'O come on Sirius, you obviously don't know Hermione do you? She's a smart girl it will be at least three months yet.'

'Boys. I'm ashamed that you are talking about these two as if they are animals. They are not something you can bet over.'

'Yeah your right Dumbledore. We shouldn't be betting about when they are going to get together.'

'I'm glad you can see that, and especially as you four are way off. Open your eyes. I know for a fact that they kissed last night. And by the way they are acting I give it just before school starts, but after the first official meeting next week.'

'O come on Dumbledore, you've given them a space of two weeks! what makes you so sure?'

'Just look at them, they are made for each other, its just what they both need. They are both stubborn, so won't admit it to them self's for at least a week yet and then they will be awkward around each other, but you'll see they'll be together within that period. bet the lot of you a gallon that she kisses him goodbye but blushes.'

'Dumbledore! Didn't think you were a gambling man?'

'I'm not, but I want to prove you wrong.'

'Ok I'm in.'

'Sure.'

'Me too.'

'Go for it.'

The five of them went back to looking at the pair. Harry had just made her laugh, and they watched as he placed his hand on her knee. Sirius gave them a triumphant smile, but his faced dropped Errol knocked over Hermione's tea causing it to land it her lap and Harry jerking his hand away.

Hermione cleaned her trousers and asked the others if they were ready. Sirius, Remus, Bill and Charli went over to the fire place and waited for Hermione. She gave Harry and hug goodbye.

'I'll be here when you get back ok?'

'Thanks Harry.'

She gave him a quick peck on the cheek, but realising what she had just done in front of a room full of people, blushed scarlet and made her way over to the fire place. Neither her or Harry noticed the four Wizards hand over a Gallon each to Dumbledore. They were to busy thinking about each other.

Hermione grabbed a handful of floo powder and stood into the fire place. Sirius stood next to her and put his arm around her. She looked up at him and smiled gratefully.

'Granger house!'

She landed in her front room to see it full of people. Sirius stood next to her. She scanned the room and saw her mum, dad, Danny, Charlie and Alex.

'What are you doing here?'

Her dad was then silenced by the presence of Bill, Charli, and Remus. Charlie rushed over to her and hugged her.

'You're back.'

'Chaz, I'm so sorry.'

'Get over here girl.'

Charlie was yanked away from her by her dad.

'Leave her alone dad. She hasn't done anything.'

'Don't you call me dad you little whore. You are not family of mine. You think you can come back here and expect a warm welcome. Not after what you've done to this family.'

'What she's done to your family?'

'Sirius don't.'

Hermione glanced up at him and gave him a warning look. She could feel them all around her tense up when he said these words. She knew that they would want to hex him for what he has done to her.

'No go on Sirius I want to hear what you have to say. What has my freak of a daughter been telling you.'

The four Wizard drew their wands. They hated the fact that after everything she had been through her dad was slagging her off in front of her.

'Mr Granger. I'm not here to talk to you about Hermione, she is here to collect her belongings and leave. But I warn you all now, make things difficult for us, or her, or make any more comments towards her or upset her in any way I won't hesitate to hex you. Are we clear?'

Hermione didn't wait for an answer, she just turned and went to leave the room. Dan, who was standing by the door looked at her and mumbled so only she could here.

'You think you're clever bitch? I'll have you again, don't worry about that.'

Hermione was shaking, this was worse than she thought. She didn't expect her dad, mum and Dan to be here. But if Dan's here then she knew Jason would be to. She drew her wand and made her way up the stairs. Once she reached her bedroom, she let tears fall. She just wanted to get her things and leave. But what about Charlie, she couldn't leave her here.

She was brought back from her packing and thought when she heard her door open. She turned around and before she had time to scream Jason placed a hand over her mouth.

'Scream bitch and you'll be dead by the time they reach your door.'

Hermione was shaking, flashes of Dan came to her mind and she knew it was going to happen again, she knew she was gonna be beaten and raped and there was nothing she could do about it. Jason's other hand reached into his pocket and he pulled out a kitchen knife. She widened her eyes and began to struggle, fighting against him. He brought the knife to her face and traced her jaw line.

'So little sis, you've come back for more, I knew you wouldn't stay away for good. Charlie was getting a little boring, she's nothing like you.'

Her mind was racing, Please no, please somebody come up please. Where's Harry when you need him. Please somebody come up and find me. John pushed her up against her desk. Her hands went behind her to balance herself, but she hit the desk with such force that her glass lamp feel to the floor and smashed.

Downstairs they all heard the smash. Sirius turned to Dan who was in the corner, he had a Malfoy trade mark smirk on his face. He turned to Remus who looked worried. Without a second thought he apparated upstairs.

Outside her door, Sirius could hear voice.

'You stupid little bitch, you better prey they didn't hear that.'

Inside Hermione was petrified, she had never seen Jason this angry, and he was holding the blade to close to her throat that any false move could kill her. She closed her eyes, she couldn't bare to look at him anymore. He began to touch her in places she really didn't want to be touched by him. He straddled her leg and grabbed her hand with the one that was covering her mouth. Her forced her hand to touch his semi, through his trousers. She turned her head away in disgust. He made her hand start to stroke him, she felt as if she was going to throw up.

Sirius who was outside the door, knew he had to wait for the right moment to get her, he knew he would have some sort of Muggle weapon or Hermione would have used her wand already. He could hear whimpers through he door.

'Hermione, I love it, you are so good.'

'Go to hell.'

Sirius couldn't believe what was happening, He knew she would be held at knife point or a gun and barging in there could trigger him.

Hermione felt disgusted. He was an animal, but she couldn't move, if she did then that knife could go straight into her neck. Anger was building up in her body.

Jason was furious with her comment, he pulled her from the desk and slammed her against the wall, she hit her head and felt immediately dizzy. He was being more forceful and rough with her. His hands now were kneading her breasts like there was no tomorrow, it hurt like hell, but Hermione had to grit her teeth. If she showed that it hurt then he would win. Then an idea stuck Hermione, play him. Make him think you enjoy it, it will weaken him. Hermione couldn't believe she was going to do it but she had to, to get away, give them down stairs a signal.

Hermione found herself, moving her hands to his lower back and pulling his waist towards hers, she rubbed herself against him, letting him know she was enjoying it.

He pulled back in shock, but then he smirked at her. He leaned in and whispered

'I knew I could brake you.'

Hermione was seeing red, the anger built up inside her was ready to burst, but not yet she kept telling her self. Get him to drop the knife. She felt Jason starting to kiss her neck. come on drop the knife. Nothing, he still held it. She pushed her hips against his again, trying to think about other things. Nothing. Shit come on, just drop it!

That's it Hermione.'

Sirius didn't want to think about what might be going on, he was livid as it was for not being able to go in, he couldn't risk Hermione's life.

Hermione then pressed her chest against his, getting him to feel her breasts. He then moved one of his hands down and it went up her shirt, he started to fondle her breasts, but he still held on to the knife. Hermione then started to stroke one of his legs hoping that he would do the same with the other hand. He did. He dropped the knife and began to stoke her inner thigh. This was Hermione cue. She pushed him off with all the force she could muster. He fell back over her trunk. He landed with a thud, he hit is head on the corner of her desk and was knocked out.

Out side Sirius heard this and went straight into her room, he got there in time to catch Hermione as she ran out of the room.

'Sirius, I was so scared, he had a knife.'

'It's ok. Come on lets get your trunk, and we can get out of here.'

He levitated her trunk down the stairs and to the fire place. The came into the living room to find a shocking scene. Bill and Charlie had her dad and Dan up against the wall by their throats. The didn't have their wands, they lay forgotten. Remus was sitting on the couch with an amused look on his face. When Hermione entered he got up and went over to her.

'Everything ok?'

'Yeah, ill explain when we get back to the house.'

'Us to, O don't worry about your dad and Dan, You know what the Weasley's are like with their tempers.'

Sirius came up behind her and guided her to the fire place.

'Come on.'

She turned to the fireplace and was about to drop the powder when she looked up at her dad, who was now sitting on the couch. Dan was sitting next to him. Alex, her mum and Charlie were on the other couch.

'I just wanted to say, that no matter what, whatever you do to me, you will never brake me. You may have broken my body and mind, but never ever will you touch my soul. I hate you and I never want to see any of you again.'

'Please Hermione don't leave me here.'

Charlie had come running back up to her. She feel to her knees and was hugging Hermione's legs like her life depended on it. Dan went to get her but Hermione got their first. She dropped to her knees beside her.

'Chaz, I'm so sorry for what they've put you through. It's all my fault and I'm so sorry. I wish there was a way for you to come with me I really do but there isn't. I have to go back to Hogwarts in a few weeks and there is nowhere for you to go. You are a Muggle and can't come to Grimmuald Place. I've spoken to Dumbledore and he promises me that he is going to try and get something done so you can come. I promise Charlie that I will come back for you. Don't cry Charlie, be strong and they will never have you. I promise you they won't get you.'

She hugged her cousin, she didn't want to leave her here, she wanted to take her with her, but she couldn't. Grimmuald place is only seen by Wizards and Charlie would only see and empty space. When she let go, she wiped away a few tears and grabbed her trunk, she didn't wait for someone to go with her she went on her own.

Back at the kitchen, the whole order had turned up to make sure everything went smoothly, on Dumbledore's orders.

They saw the fire place turn green and out came a very distraught Hermione and her trunk. She left the trunk and ran out of the kitchen. Harry shot up and was about to follow her but Sirius and Remus came out of the fire place.

'What happened Sirius?'

'Leave her Harry, it's better she's on her own for a while. We'll get settled and explain everything.'

Hermione had to be alone, she couldn't face sitting in a kitchen with the order and telling them what happened, she couldn't. She ran as fast as she could through the house and out the front door. She couldn't go far becuase of the spell on the house. It was raining out side but she didn't care. She went out and sat on the green in front of the house. She sat under the oak tree and cried. That's all she could do, cry. If she didn't then she would want to yell at the top of her lungs. Why does everything have to be so complicated? i've only ever wanted to help people, but this is what i get in return. I've only ever wanted to be accepted. She hugged her knees and cried.

A.N I can only apologies for the delay! starting college is a lot of hard work and takes up a lot of my time. So what did you think of the chapter? Well press that little review button and let me know.!

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