Harry awoke a 10:30 the next day. He didn't even get out of bed as he rubbed his eyes. Harry reached his hand under his pillow and grabbed the leather journal he had been previously reading. Closing his eyes and yawning Harry then cleared his through and began to silently read.
Dear Diary,
Uncle Jack made me take some with pills yesterday. I think I know what they are but I'm not sure. They look like birth control pills but I don't to worry myself incase they aren't. Uncle Jack made me take a shower in front of him this morning. I was really scared when he kept yelling at me to turn around and face him so he could 'have a better look' as he so sweetly put it I don't know what there is to look at though……… yet.
Harry was disgusted by this man Hermione referred to as "Uncle Jack". Harry felt a pang of gilt rush through his head. "What kind of only friend to Hermione if she couldn't trust me enough to tell me about this" he whispered to himself. He solemnly swore to stop Hermione's abusive care taker dead in his tracks. 'After all' He thought 'I love Hermione more than the moon and stars'. Harry sighed as he shut that journal and picked up the next on the front it read 2005. Harry flipped through the pages and choose at random one entry.
Dear Diary,
Uncle Jack had his way with me again last night. When I tried to make an excuse that I forgot to take the pill he beat me and raped me anyway. Diary I hate my life why did it happen to me. Almost Every night for the past year he has forced me into having sex with him. I don't feel alive anymore Diary I am a empty shell. I have only one thing that keeps me from killing myself. If you promise not to tell anyone I'll tell you. You promise ok it's Harry he is my only true friend Beside you. Sure there is Ron but all he does is complain about his lack of money. You know what Diary I would give anything to have what Ron has. All I want is a family who loves me. But do you think I'm asking for to much Diary. I don't know anymore. But maybe some day I'll escape this hell hole and live alone in the wilderness some where people can't hurt me anymore.
Sincerely,
Hermione
Harry had enough he couldn't take it anymore. He had to think of a was to confront Hermione. He didn't care if she was mad at him for snooping in her stuff. Even if Hermione hated him for what he had done she couldn't hate him forever. So Harry got out of bed and took a shower and dressed in some blue jeans and a black shirt. He didn't bother trying to tame his hair for it had a mind of it's own. He took a deep breath and began the descent down the stairs to the common room. As he expected Hermione was sitting by the fire reading one of her huge books. Harry sat down beside her and waved a hand in front of her face.
"Don't you have homework?" Hermione questioned her eyes not moving from the spot in her book.
"No. But Mione we need to talk about something very serious." Harry said quietly so as not to attract the attention of his fellow Grifendors.
"Fine." Hermione sighed and closed her book "where do you want to talk?" She added.
Harry though for a moment. "Room of requirements sound good?"
"Sure" She replied with little or no enthusiasm.
Harry told Hermione to come and meet him in the room of requirements at8:05 sharp. Harry didn't worry due to the fact that Hermione was never late. As Harry paced back and forth he though of talking and his hunger got the best of him as cookies and tea ran through his thoughts. The oak doors with golden handles appeared in the wall and he went inside the room. Inside was a table made to seat two and a tray of cookies and tea appeared on the table there was a clock and a soon as the clock said8:05 Hermione waltzed through the door and it magically shut behind her. Harry saw a flicker of fear in her eyes and he approached her.
"Harry what is all this about, and what do you want to say? You had better say it quick. I have to study." Her voice quivered as she spoke.
Harry walked up to Hermione. Even though she seemed nervous she held her ground. He reached out and placed his hand on her cheek. Hermione took a step back ward and in a more demanding voice repeated.
"Harry what is it you want to talk about?"
Harry took a deep breath and went over quickly what to say.
"Hermione why didn't you tell me your parents died when you were eight?" He whispered his eyes on everything but her.
If at all it possible for someone's jaw to drop to the ground it probably would have happened. Hermione stood shell socked not knowing weather to stun Harry and run away never to see him again or to break down and tell him everything and right know to her both ideas where shitty. Hermione stood staring at Harry wondering how much more he knew and where he acquired this piece of personal information. Finally finding her voice she spoke with a harsh tone.
"I have no idea what the hell you are talking about and if you don't mind I would like to leave."
"Hermione don't lie I know all about your story pleas tell me why you never told me" Harry pleaded
"Fine I'll tell you why I never told you or Ron. First Ron has his head so far up his ass feeling sorry for himself all the time complaining and whining and all that shit. And then you Harry Potter the high and mighty sulking and always wishing you didn't live with the Dursley's. But did you ever think for one moment that maybe I would kill for either of your lives or maybe someone out therehad it worse that you. But no all you two want me for is doing your homework."
Hermione heaved and fell down from the effort. Sweat beaded on her forehead and her chest heaved. She looked up at Harry and she saw the hurt in his eyes 'those beautiful green eyes' she though. 'wait what the fuck am I thinking'. But Harry's voice brought her out of her trance like state.
"Hermione I never knew that's how you felt. Please I care about you so much I know what he does to you I want to help" He said softly.
"Do you care? Or is there something in this for you?" Hermione spat.
Harry walked over to her and sat down next to her. He pulled her close, and when she squirmed in his arms in a fruitless attempt to evade his grasp he whispered in her ear.
"I care because I love you"
Hermione was confused Harry was her only best friend. Harry had just said he loved her, and now all she wanted wasto run and never stop. But why and Harry still holding her close turned her around to face her. He looked at with such love in his eyes it scared her. Hermione's heart was beating so fast she thought it would explode. 'But why is my heart beating so fast am I sick' she questioned herself.
"Hermione I love you more than life. I want to make him stop what he is doing to you. I know he rapes you and beats you. I know how he abused you when you were only eight. I want it to stop... for both of us. Hermione I want you back." Harry wrapped his rather large, and quite strong for someone with a rather lanky appearance, arms around her pulling her close.
"Hermione it's going to be alright, I swear it." Harry breathed softly in her ear.
"No! You bastard you dont even understand!" Hermione beath was ragged now as she screamed at harry.
"You come here and think you know what your doing... what are you doing? Stiring up shit in my life?"
Harry cringed at her use of foul language.
"Fuck you Harry Potter!"
Hermione berly finished her sentance befour she fled the room of requirements. Harry wasted no time in tearing down the hall after her. He could see her down the right corridor, but as he neared the corner he realised he had lost her in the sea of children returning from dinner. He yelled and punched the wall to his left, producing a rather nasty amount of blood gushing cuts on his knuckles. He cursed and began the long trod back to the portrit of the rather large lady, as she prefered to be called now.
As he approched the rather large lady he saw someting that would stand out in his mind forever. Hermione stood at the portrit her head bent and her back turned to him. Hermione never forgot the passwords, never. He silently walked behind her placing a hand on her shoulder. Hermione jumped and flinched befour turning around.
"Harry I forgot the password. Will you let me in?" Her voice was deflated and had no life in it.
Without looking at Hermione Harry muttered "watercress melon"
"Thank you mister Potter, have a wonderful sleep wont you." The rather large lady winked at him and left her portrit.
Without a word Hermione ran up the stairs to the girls dormitory.
END OF CHAPTER TWO
