A/N: Argh. I just realized I made a little mistake in the last chapter. Hermione did know about Kreacher….he and Dobby did reports on Malfoy. Darn it. Oh well I don't feel like changing it and the subject will probably never come up again so we'll act like it never happened shall we? Good. And I'll have you know that Daydream Believer is the BEST song to type with. Yeah I know, that was random.

Disclaimer: I highly doubt anyone would believe I was JKR since I just pointed out that I made a mistake in my own story….but anyways…no I'm not and none of this is mine!

Shout: Glad you really like it!

Chapter 7

Peace and Quiet

Harry joined Hermione in the lobby of St. Mungo's and swore loudly as a myriad of lights flashed in his face. Hermione was shouting and dozens of Healers were pushing the reporters out of the hospital.

"Bloody hell." Ron said, as he stepped out of the fireplace.

A Healer (A/N: I made another whoopsie…I don't think St. Mungo's has Nurses but there you go) came over to them.

"Hermione? Would you like me to escort the three of you to Ms. Weasley's room?" she asked.

"Janet! Yes, that would be lovely." Hermione greeted her.

They followed Janet up to Ginny's room keeping a steady stream of conversation going.

"So you're the one I saw the other night." Janet said to Harry as they made it to the third floor.

Harry looked shocked.

"You…you saw me?"

Janet smiled.

"Don't worry. I didn't know who you were. You're lucky I didn't call security, you know. The only thing that stopped me was your face."

"My face?" Harry was puzzled.

"You really love her don't you?" Janet asked softly.

Hermione was expecting to see Harry look down and shuffle his feet. Ron was expecting Harry to turn red. They weren't expecting him to look Janet straight in the face.

"Yeah I do." He said.

Janet smiled sadly.

"We're trying, you know. It's just…we don't know what happened to her…"

Harry looked up.

"If," he said hesitantly, "If you did know what happened…would you be able to wake her up?"

"I'd bet my license on it."

Harry opened his mouth to say something but a loud shriek interrupted him.

"Harry!"

At once, Mrs. Weasley had launched herself onto Harry. Everyone else came running out of Ginny's room. Janet quietly slipped away as Harry was hugged.

"I'm fine, really." Harry said as Mrs. Weasley held him close.

"Come on, Mum. Come with me." Bill pulled Mrs. Weasley off of Harry and back into Ginny's room.

"Where've you two been?" Ron asked Fred and George.

"Ah, well you see, dear little bro, we decided that it was time for another Weasley gathering." Fred said.

"And how could we possibly have a Weasley gathering without our favorite cauldron thickness protector?" George said grinning as he opened Ginny's door.

"Percy?" Hermione gasped.

Indeed, it was Percy, but he was not the same old Percy. His face looked just like it always had, horn rimmed glasses and all, but his walk gave it away. He dragged one leg.

"Perce?" Ron walked forward.

"Little Ronnie! It sure is good to see you!" Percy hugged him.

"What…what happened?" Hermione asked.

"Ah." Percy glanced at his leg. "Yes. That. Well, I got the bad end of a rather irreversible curse. No matter. I feel like I deserve it. I've been a….well, I've been an ass. I was blinded by my position in the Ministry. I…well…there's a lot of people I need to apologize to…and some of them I can't…"

Percy took a deep breath and turned to Harry.

"I want to apologize to you first. I should have known that you were telling the truth. I was horrid to you, Harry. The hearing…the letter…I know you'll probably never forgive me but—"

"What are you daft? Of course I'll forgive you. Dumbledore believed in second chances and so do I." Harry smiled.

Percy grinned weakly.

"Ron….I…"

"It's ok, Perce. It's like Harry said…everyone deserves a second chance."

"That sentiment goes for all of us, Percy." Hermione said softly.

"Let's go back in." Percy said jerking his head toward Ginny's room. Harry grinned.

"That's a great idea. I've got some news I think you'll want to hear."

Harry followed Fred, George, Ron, Percy, and Hermione into Ginny's room.

"Harry! Good to see you again!" Arthur came over and shook his hand.

"Good to see you again as well."

Harry smiled nervously at the group of Weasleys and Hermione.

"I've got something to tell you all."

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An hour later…

"So…Ginny was beside you and then…" Ron stopped looking sick.

"Lucius Malfoy said 'Accio Ginny!' and he…well…people got in the way and I couldn't…" Harry broke off and covered his face with shaking hands.

"Harry," Hermione said, "Oh, Harry don't…it isn't your fault."

Harry gave a humorless laugh.

"You know what, 'Mione? You say that every time I screw something up but this is one time I just don't believe you."

Harry stood up, turned on the spot, and Apparated out of the hospital.

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A/N: Poor Harry. He's so guilt ridden. But he's…or rather I'm right….Hermione does say that every time and he needs to feel really guilty and sort of 'see the consequences' just once. Well, review please! Kat