Chapter 10

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Ron walked back across the lawn back into the house after just talking with Jed; he saw that Hermione was talking with her mum. He went upstairs to use the loo, little did he know that David was standing in the next room…cautiously waiting for him to come out. Without expecting it, when Ron came out he was really roughly grabbed by the shirt and pinned nearly slammed to the wall. Ron didn't say anything but just grunted and panted angrily, and then shot him a glare.

'Get out of my house!'

'Who's gonna to make me?' Ron asked, still breathing heavily. 'If you wanted me out of your house so bad, you would've thrown me out already…what's wrong? You afraid to mess with me like you do Hermione?'

At those words David's eyes raised with fury and shock, but he still didn't let go of Ron. Ron figured by that look that he wasn't expecting him to say something about how he treated and still treats Hermione.

'I don't know what you're talking about, slick.'

'Oh no worries, I think you do…' Ron took a short breath, 'I admit, Hermione told me about you, you and your personality; how you've treated her all her life up until now. She's been having nightmares at school, she goes into depressions, and she even has this red burn on her arm that hasn't faded away ever since she was 7! So emotionally and physically she is scarred for life!'

Both Ron and David were shaking filled with fury, little balls of sweat was falling down their face.

'I told Hermione if she was ever to tell anyone, I'd hurt her more than anything…she'd always obey when she was little. Scared little pint she was. Slowest kid in her class…pathetic.' Ron was now going to burst; he found his strength and pushed David away from him. But David came back and slugged Ron at his side. Ron groaned out slightly in pain he crouched down nearly on the floor. He looked up and David who was smirking and said,

'Ever since the say Hermione stepped into Hogwarts she's been the top of every class and out year,' Ron seriously said, 'All the way up to her 7th and last year, now she is probably and most likely the brightest witch at Hogwarts.' David clenched his teeth in disgust, 'once we graduate, she'll be away form you and-…'

'…And what?' David asked. Ron slightly blushed, but remained serious.

'Hermione will live with me.' David shook his head as if Ron had gone mad, he grabbed him by the shirt again, he swung back his arm for another punch, but Ron had already beaten him to it; he cuffed him right dead in the face. David fell to the ground; he touched his nose to see if it was bleeding, he was surprised to see that it was. Before he could get up, Ron threw himself upon David and started beating down on him, just like he did Malfoy.

'YOU-HURT-HERMIONE-YOUR-OWN-DAUGHTER!' he yelled after every punch. 'AND- NOW- YOU'RE- GOING- TO- PAY! PAY- FOR -ALL- THESE –YEARS- OF- TORMENT! PAY- FOR- PUTTING- JACQUELINE- IN- A- WHEELCHAIR!' Ron was hysterical, he was violent as ever.

Hermione came running upstairs, shocked to see Ron over her bloodied father. This is what she wanted to see happen for 17 years, but on the other hand hated to see Ron like this, it scared her the way he reacted. She took out her wand.

'RON, STOP!' Ron didn't hear her at first, but then looked around to see her standing there with that look of desperation in those beautiful brown eyes he's ever seen. It reminded him of when they used to bicker in the past years, and the day be beat the hell out of Malfoy. He roughly let go of David and walked over to Hermione. David was breathing heavily as he rolled over on the ground; he groaned in pain. Ron felt numb like all the pain was finally taken out of him. His face was sweat and his stomach pained.

Hermione looked as if she was about to cry, she wrapped her arms around his neck and the two embraced.

'Ron,' she whispered, 'did he hurt you? You're holding your stomach.' Ron kissed her forehead, and shook his head,

'I'm fine, Mione, really,' he said, 'but, why did you stop me?'

'Ron, what you did for me was truly loyal and courageous…but then when I saw you beating up on him…I-it was like you were read to kill, I don't want you to be like him.' Ron nodded understanding, he couldn't resist, he leaned in and kissed her, she kissed back for a few seconds before breaking away, and turning her attention back to David, who was still on the ground. She slowly let go of Ron, and walked over to him, wand in hand. For once Hermione didn't feel one ounce of scariness, she felt as if she was Dumbledore preparing for a huge duel or battle. She pointed her wand down at her father and muttered,

'Expelliarmus!' A red blaze out of Hermione's wand, David got swung across the ground, hitting the wall with a large THUD! Ron smirked as he watched from behind Hermione, still holding his stomach. Hermione breathed slowly as she walked over to David, she looked down at him…for once. Then she bent down to look at him better and said,

'Don't forget, Dad, I'm 17 now, so I'm allowed to do magic outside of school,' David didn't say anything but looked furious but shaky at the same time at Hermione. 'I could kill you right now…but I won't, I wouldn't sink to your level, or kill my own father.' Hermione stood up and pointed her wand back at him, 'Petrificus Totalus!' The whole of David's body froze so it couldn't move. Hermione stood there staring at him for a moment, and then suddenly let a few tears drop. Ron walked over to her and put an arm around her,

'You did the right thing, Mione, you ok?' he asked, softly. Hermione sniffed, but then nodded, wiping her face.

'I'm fine. And I know I did the right thing…it's just that…I'd never imagine having to curse my own father with my wand before.' Ron pulled her into a hug, the two stood there for what seemed like for hours. All this time all Ron and Hermione could think about was really killing David, but their safe and he can't hurt them anymore, so they figured that is revenge.

'What do you want to do with him?' Ron asked, looking at David's still body.

'Send him to Azkaban,' Ron looked at her surprised.

'You sure? Will they allow a muggle?'

'Yeah, just as long as I'm going to Hogwarts.'

Leaving his lifeless body laying there, Ron and Hermione made their way back downstairs, Jacqueline was sitting in her wheelchair looking worried, Hermione took her hand,

'Don't worry, mum, everything's fine,' she soothingly said, 'David can't hurt us anymore.' She sighed out in relief,

'I'm sorry I couldn't help the two of you,' she said, sounding guilty.

'Don't worry, Jacqueline,' Ron said, smiling, 'Hermione and I took care of him.'

Jacqueline couldn't help but pull the two into hug, she bawled in happiness and relief, she and her daughter were finally free from David. Hermione too, started to cry.

'I put him under a curse so he can't move unless I take it off him,' Hermione said.

'Oh, dear,' Jacqueline replied in shock, but after words chuckled. Ron laughed too, and Hermione playfully slapped him on the shoulder.

'Mum, we're going to take him to Azkaban prison, the wizard jail,' she said. Jacqueline looked a bit disapproving, but nodded her head. She then looked over at Ron and smiled,

'How are you doing, Ron?'

'My stomach's a bit sore…but either than that, I'm great,' Hermione rubbed his stomach with her hand, smiling.

'I better take a look at it then.'

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For the last 5 days, Ron and Hermione made use of their time they had left of the week; they went to the beach, had a walk at Clumber Park that was close by, and Ron was taught about new and old interesting muggle objects and devices. Such as the television, which he called a picture box, the toaster in the kitchen, how electricity worked, and Hermione along with her mum even took him to the library where he learned how to use the computer. Hermione thought it was amusing watching him get so amazed by it, the librarian found it a bit odd with his fascination and the way he typed with only his index fingers.

The afternoon they came home, Jacqueline went to have a nap, and Hermione and Ron were standing near the doorway talking.

'Blimey, I have to tell dad to get the compriter,' Ron said to Hermione, excitedly. Hermione giggled shaking her head at him,

'You mean computer,' she corrected.

'Yeah,' he said, blushing. The two stood there looking at each other silently, until Hermione grinned widely and took both his hands in hers,

'Ron…the past week as been the greatest, aside from David...the way you learned about all the muggle things. Now I think we've connected in a way,' she said, 'and how you helped me with my father it was loving and loyal…and I love you for that, Ronald Weasley.' Ron smiled and took her by the waist and kissed her.

'I'm really glad I came too, and I'm glad that you handled David the right way,' Hermione shyly as he said that, he then came in closer to her, 'but there's only one more thing we can do to make us fully connected.' Hermione smiled seductively at his grin, she ran her hands up his chest.

'Oh really? And what's that?' Ron leaned in and passionately kissed her, he wrapped Hermione's arms around his neck. The kisses became more and more rough and intense, as she kissed back she heard him groan. Ron reached for her shirt, but then looked at her worriedly, 'I-Is this alright?' Hermione smiled and ran a hand through his ginger hair.

'Yeah, it's alright, I'm more relaxed now,' Hermione said, 'just as long as we don't forget to use the conception charm.' Ron laughed and shuddered, he pulled out his wand, and then kissed her again even more passionately, as he backed her down to the settee, he quickly cast the conception charm on himself, before throwing his wand to the side and laying on top of Hermione. At that day Hermione Jane Granger and Ronald Billius Weasley greatly lost their innocence.

A/N- Maybe a bit shorter but right worth it. I'm saving the shagging part for another story. Anyways, R/R please…..almost done- dandin (Danielle)