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Everything's So Wrong and That Is Real

Madam Pomfrey was at the Order's Headquarters. Mediwitch numbers were few and those who could be trusted even less. She was usually called to help the Order when needed. Because no one could be sure of the extent of Hermione's injuries, Madam Pomfrey had been called in and a room had been set up for that specific use. Miscellaneous potions cluttered the surfaces available and a bed was in the room ready for Madam Pomfrey to work her healing powers when Hermione arrived.

Madam Pomfrey thought herself prepared for anything and while she was a very accomplished mediwitch, nothing could have prepared her for the state Hermione was in. She was shocked by the extensive injuries the young woman was covered in. Madam Pomfrey quickly shook off her shock and instructed Remus to place Hermione on the bed. Remus was then quickly shooed out of the room.

The other members of the rescue team had reported in and were expected to brief the Order on what had happened. Remus wearily shut the door to the newly named Recovery Room and was pounced on by Harry and Ron.

"Is she going to be alright?" they both asked simultaneously.

"I honestly don't know. Madam Pomfrey is working on Hermione's injuries right now. We will have an Order meeting as soon as she is finished."

Seeing how distraught the duo were Remus added, "Hermione is very strong. She would not even be alive right now if she weren't. I'm sure she will be fine."

Remus knew that Hermione was a strong witch, but he also knew that the Deatheaters would have tortured her mercilessly and no one would survive unscathed no matter how strong they were.

Harry and Ron both nodded slowly however did not look totally convinced. They knew how ruthless the Deatheaters were normally, combined with the fact that Hermione was a muggle-born and also close to Harry. One thing was for certain the Deatheaters would not have gone easy on her.

Remus walked away, desperate for a shower. He felt dirty just being in the cell Hermione was in. He also had blood on his arms, hands and robes. After a long shower, which did nothing for Remus' tension and worry, he made his was to the meeting room. The other members of the Order were already in the room.

Harry was looking out the window while Ron was trying to comfort him. Snape was lurking in the shadows. Bill was sitting at the table staring off into the distance. Tonks was speaking to Charlie on the other side of the table. Molly, Arthur and Ginny were sitting together speaking with Neville. McGonagall and Dumbledore were at the head of the table. Remus sat next to Bill who looked at Remus and gave a weak smile which Remus returned. Remus saw the look in Bill's eyes. Only the two of them have gone into Hermione's cell. They had recognised the bodies but were not sure what had happened. Remus recognised the wounds as those caused by a werewolf. Madam Pomfrey saw the wounds but not the environment they had occurred in. However Hermione was the only one who had the full story.

Madam Pomfrey entered a while later looking exhausted. Dumbledore called the meeting to order and everyone went silent and took a seat.

"As you all know Hermione Granger was rescued today from Voldemort's clutches. The rescue team will now brief us on how the mission went. Remus?" he indicated.

Remus cleared his throat, "Ahem, the rescue team consisted of myself, Bill Weasley, Nymphadora Tonks and Severus Snape. Snape led us down to the cell Miss Granger was being held in. The Deatheaters on guard were neutralised, Snape and Tonks stayed as lookouts while Bill and I entered the cell. Miss Granger did not notice us enter. She was naked, covered in blood so I could not determine the extent of her injuries. She was cradling two bodies. The bodies seemed to be those of her parents."

At this Molly, Ginny and Tonks gasped in shock.

"The nature of the fatal wounding leads me to believe that a werewolf was responsible. I draped my cloak over Miss Granger and attempted to pick her up. At this she struggled but passed out. Bill and I were alerted to the fact that backup Deatheaters were approaching so we retreated."

Everyone around the table was in shock except Bill and Remus who both just felt hollow. McGonagall shook her self out her shock and asked Madam Pomfrey to brief the Order on the extent of Hermione's injuries.

"Hermione has been exposed to numerous dark curses, including multiple Cructacious curses. She is also suffering from malnutrition. In light of what I have just heard I cannot be certain of her mental state. I have healed her best I could but some of the wounds were left too long without medical treatment and she will have some scarring. She has been given a sleeping draught for now. I do have some other disturbing news regarding Miss Granger. Usually I would let her tell people but with our current inability to judge her mental state I feel I should tell you. She was infected with Lycanthropy."

Everyone sat in stunned silence. Their Hermione has been tortured, forced to stay with her parents' mutilated bodies and infected with Lycanthropy. Ginny burst into tears. Neville moved to comfort her. Harry stood up and walked out of the room. Ron quickly followed. The silence in the room was overpowering only punctuated by Ginny's sniffles.

Dumbledore adjourned the meeting with, "We will all be supportive of Miss Granger but do not push her. She will be in a fragile state of mind. Remus try to help her adjust to her Lycanthropy. Everyone else just be supportive."

With that McGonagall and Dumbledore flooed back to Hogwarts. Snape stood up.

"I will bring two batches of Wolfsbane in time for the next full moon."

He also flooed back to Hogwarts. All the other members slowly filtered out of the meeting room. Remus went to the library, pulled out a book and ended up resting his elbows on the desk in front of him with his chin rested on the tips of his fingers. (AN: Contemplative!Remus. MWAH!)

He was pulled out of his reverie by a bone chilling scream.

'Hermione!' he though and raced to the recovery room.

Ron had to practically run after Harry as Harry was talking fast, long strides away from the meeting room. Harry walked into his bedroom and stood at the window seat with tears running down his face. Ron walked slowly up to him and forced Harry to turn around.

"She won't blame you Harry. You know that. We promised we would be supportive and help her no matter what."

"I know that Ron, but I couldn't keep her safe. I couldn't protect her or her parents."

Harry slumped down on the window seat.

"Hermione's a smart witch and I don't think she expects you to protect her all the time Harry. You might be the Boy-Who-Lived but you can't watch over everyone every hour of the day."

Ron sat down next to Harry and pulled him in a tight embrace. Harry continued sobbing into Ron's shoulder. Ron rubbed his hands up and down Harry's back in an attempt to calm him down. Harry drew a shaky breath in and looked up at Ron. A bloodcurdling scream rang out and both boys (men) jumped up and said in unison, "Hermione!" before running out of the room towards the recovery room.

AN: Ok this chapter is a little longer and I'm sorry for the cliffhanger but it had to be done otherwise you all would be waiting even longer for this chapter. Thanks again for all the reviews they make me wanna get out the next chapter as fast as I can. Keep reviewing and I hope you are enjoying this.