Part Three

The alarm clock buzzed and Harry James Potter unenthusiastically

slapped the clock to shut it off. He sat there on the edge of his

bed in the dark his hands folded and his eyes closed. Praying had

become a morning ritual as much had brushing his teeth. He had

only asked for one thing for the past two months and that was for

Hermione to come back to him.

The street light filtered through the window as Harry stood up and

went to his bathroom in his apartment to shower for his sift at

Hermione's bedside. He had been ordered away from her in

The first place from Molly who had informed him under no uncertain

terms he needed to at least sleep.

Once in the bathroom, Harry noticed the dark circles under his eyes

and the bags that once hung there had begun to disappear, but even

with the sleep he was finally had been getting had done nothing for

his appetite. Hermione's medi-witch had ordered him to eat something

and to leave Hermione's bedside to do so.

Harry's gaze went to his shower and decided he needed to at least

Shower. (Shaving at this point had become an option.) Once he had

Stripped and turned on the shower, he stepped into his shower and

Allowed the hot droplets of water to halfheartedly to sprinkle down

Upon him. He leaned his head against the wall with the shower

Spout and then he hit the wall with his fist. Harry ignored the pain

In his wand hand as he washed then toweled off. As He stepped

Out of the bathroom, Harry heard the door to his apartment he

Shared with Ron and Hermione and knew someone had returned.

Quickly Harry went to his bedroom and changed. He heard a knock

On his door. "I'll be out in a minute."

After he finished dressing, he went to his door and opened it. Ron's

Tall gangly form was behind the door. "Hey." Ron greeted. "How

Are you doing?"

Harry just shrugged, "I'm alright I suppose."

"You going to the hospital tonight then?"

Harry nodded.

"Look mate, I know Hermione wouldn't want you to stop living your

life now that she's gone…" Ron knew when he said this, he said

the wrong thing.

"SHE'S NOT DEAD, RON!" Harry shouted.

"I know, I know, but still she wouldn't want you to stop living your

life because hers stopped for a moment." Ron added quickly.

"Would you want her to stop living if you were like this?"

Harry was silent for a few moments before he responded.

"Probably not."

"So why don't you and me go out with Luna and Ginny. They

were wanting to go and visit that new muggle club down the

street."

Harry contemplated it for a moment. "Not to night. Maybe

Tomorrow. There are a few things I want to talk to her

Medi witch about first."

"Like pulling her feeding tube?" Ron sighed. The medi

witch had suggested some muggle remedies for her

lack of nutritional intake. Like most wizards, Ron thought

the idea of force feeding someone through a tube was

almost laughable.

"No. I couldn't do that." Harry sighed. "There are some other

things I read about that I thought we could try."

Ron sighed. "Harry, look. I've already discussed some of

What you told me last night with her. Madame Farr said there

Is nothing she really can do and we would have to wait. See

If she comes around naturally."

Harry sighed. This news was definitely not something he

Wanted to hear. "You guys go ahead and go without me.

I need to be with her. I don't want her to be alone one way

Or another."

"Alright." Ron agreed then he looked at his watch for the

time. "I'd better go and get changed. You want me to pick

something up for you to eat later?"

"I'll get something on the way."

"You sure?"

"Positive." Harry said as he watched his best friend walk

out of the room. As soon as Ron left, Harry grabbed his

coat and his wand. He went to the fireplace and took some

floo powder and flooed to the hospital.

When he made it safely to the hospital, he made his way

Up to the spell damage floor where he checked in with the

Witch on duty. "Back again, Mister Potter?" she asked.

"Hello to you too, Becca. How is your family?"

"Fine. My aunt Melissa and uncle Paul finally tied the knot.

It was really a beautiful ceremony."

"I'm sure it was. How are your grandparents doing?"

"Better." Becca stood up and guided Harry down the

hallway to Hermione's room. "You know the routine."

Harry nodded and entered the room and noticed Tonks

Reclined on the seat next to Hermione's bed and Lupin

in the chair across from her. He stood quietly and noticed

The two of them didn't notice his entrance let alone full

Knowing their hands was interlocked. They said nothing

To one another and they just stared into each other's eyes.

Harry cleared his throat and the two broke apart. "Hi ya,

Harry."

"Wotcher Harry." Tonks smiled.

"Sleep well?" Lupin asked.

"Not really." Harry ran a hand through his already messy

black hair. "Why don't you guys take a break? I wanted to

talk to her."

"Okay Harry. " Tonks stood up and Lupin joined her on the

outside of the room.

Harry claimed the chair Tonks now vacated and took her

Hand in his. Hermione moaned and Harry sighed. She

Moaned a couple of times before. Nothing exciting like

It had been for the first few times. Harry smiled down at

Her. "Hey. I'm back."

She said nothing, obviously, but moaned again. Harry

Continued. "I do hope you wake up soon. I really need

You around. The doctor says the more you stay under

The more its more likely you'll never wake up. So I need

You to wake up, okay?"

As Harry leaned down to kiss her, Hermione's eyes opened

Slightly. "Harry?" she called.

"Hermione! You're awake." Harry pulled away. "Stay awake,

okay?"

Harry ran out the door to the nurse's station and collected the

medi-witch and doctor. The trio ran back to the room and Harry

Was glad to find Hermione still awake. The doctor and the medi

Witch shooed Harry outside the room while they ran several series

of test of the young witch. By the time the doctor and nurse

Returned from the room, Harry had flooed the Weasleys, Lupin,

Tonks, and the rest of the Order back to the hospital.

"She's going to be okay." They announced to the group and everyone

who had collected outside the room went inside to see her. Harry hung

outside of the room to discuss her condition in full detail.

"So she's going to be fine?"

"Well, not exactly. She's going to have a few problems but it's rather

expected considering what spell she just survived." The doctor

explained.

"What kind of problems?" Harry asked as the nurse walked away.

"She isn't going to die is she?"

"Well, no, not for another 50 years unless she does something like

what she did to put her in here the first place again. What ever

spell had protecting her from that spell took a lot of magic out of

her. She may or may not be able to perform magic ever again."

Harry stood there, head bowed. "Well, considering the options, I

Think she would rather live. How long until we will know for sure?"

"I'd say give it a few months, but for now just take things one day

at a time." The doctor patted Harry on the shoulder. "Good luck."

Harry turned around and went into Hermione's hospital room. She

was now sitting up in her bed and talking to the group. Once

Hermione caught sight of him she smiled at him. "Hi."

"Hi." Harry answered back.

Ron didn't miss a beat and motioned for everyone to leave. "Hey,

I have to get going. Work and all tomorrow. We'll be playing against the

Irish team. You coming Ginny? Luna?"

"Yeah. Come on Ginny." Luna grabbed her arm and the rest of the

group soon followed. "Good night, Harry."

"Night." Harry said over his shoulder. Once everyone in the

room left, the two of them fell silent. Harry sat down on the

chair next to her bed and retook one of her hands. "How are

you feeling?"

"Tired" Hermione almost laughed. "How are you?"

"I'm pretty exhausted too." Harry offered. "Why don't I let

you sleep and we can discuss things in the morning."

"Sounds good." Hermione smiled as she closed her eyes, but

while she snuggled with her pillow. Harry smiled at her, but before

he could cut off the lights, Hermione said. "I love you, Harry."

Harry almost wanted to laugh. "I love you too, 'Mione." He whispered

Back as he shut of the light as he exited the room.