Bruises Tell All

by glitterati13

Hermione is sick of being abused and controlled. When she finally takes a stand, is she brave enough to remain out of her exlover's clutches? The war has begun and Hermione fears for her life, and the safety of her friends. R&R

6. Chapter 6

Chapter 6 – "The letter said…"

"Harry, Hermione get in here!" Mrs.Weasley cried out in distress. Harry and Hermione looked at one another and ran inside to hear what she had to say. "I can't believe it." she sobbed, holding the letter in her hand.

"Mrs.Weasley what is it?" Harry asked worriedly. "We must wait for the others Harry dear, and I will explain." She said to him, her face turning chalk white. She tucked the letter into her pocket and ushered the two into the living room.

They took a seat on the couch next to Ron, Katie, Blaise, and Ginny. Every one was exchanging worried glances with one another. Soon, Fred and George apparated into the room and looked at their worried mother who had collapsed into an armchair.

The twins sat down as well, looking as troubled as everyone who had already seen Mrs.Weasley was. Next to arrive was Bill and Fleur, they hugged Mrs.Weasley and told her to calm down before telling everyone the news. Bill sat in an armchair opposite the couch and Fleur climbed into his lap discreetly. Harry noticed Fleur really had become part of the family and very accepted.

Last to arrive was Percy, along with good old Bill. They parked themselves on the loveseat, looking anxiously at their mother. Percy seemed to have a knowing look in his eye. He probably knew by the look he was giving his mother.

Harry was the first to speak, "Mrs.Weasley what is it?" Everyone else nodded his or her heads, as if urging Mrs.Weasley to tell everyone. She shook her head once in disbelief and pulled out the letter.

"The letter is from your father at work. He is going to be coming home shortly but it reads…" Mrs.Weasley began, and taking a deep breath went on to read the letter.

Dear Molly,

After you read this letter, please inform everyone together, as a group. Meaning Ginny, Ron, Fred, George, Percy, Bill, Charlie, Hermione, Blaise, Katie, and Fleur of the news I am about to relay to you.

I know you will be shocked at this and I am as well, but the minister has told me that something frightful has happened and I must inform all of you at once. You see the ministry received a rather menacing owl and we could only guess what was in it.

Look, I don't want to sugar coat this. Voldemort sent the letter, and the war has begun.

Deepest regrets,

Arthur