Disclaimer: I still don't own Harry Potter. If you really want to, check and see. On all the Harry Potter books it says, By: J.K Rowling. And if you still do not believe then you can refer to my many wonderous disclaimers on every single chapter I have ever written. :)

Author's Note: I'm posting this chapter straight after the previous one because I feel bad about not updating for a while :(. Okay so there's going to be one more chapter in this story. I haven't written that one yet, but don't worry, I will. This is going to be sad. I really loved writing this story, it's one of my favs. I can't believe it's almost over!! I guess all good things have to come to an end. That's such a stupid saying though! Arrg! Okay, enough of my ranting, enjoy the chappie:D :D :D

YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE IT, EVEN IF I TOLD YOU

Chapter 14

What Have I Done?

The ghostly green light suddenly turned red, looking quite like blood running through veins. Hermione's heart thudded inside her chest and her fear mounted quickly.

Another growl echoed throughout the chamber and Hermione, terrified, clapped her shaking hands over her ears. This failed to block out the horrible sound so she dropped her hands to her sides and they hung there lifelessly.

Looking around, Hermione saw nothing. There was nothing in the chamber and nowhere anything could even hide. Sighing in relief, Hermione let her defense down and nearly dropped to the floor.

A sudden rumbling noise took the emotionally drained girl by surprise. There seemed to be an earthquake happening. The floor shook violently and suddenly started falling apart. The force of this made Hermione fall to the ground. When the shaking stopped, there was a large, gaping hole right smack in the middle of the chamber.

Smoke billowed out of it and the beast rose up and out of the hole. It's evil, gleaming eyes showed hunger for blood, which it had not tasted for so long. The feral vampire sniffed the air, searching out life.

Hermione gasped, then smacked a hand over her mouth. The beast shifted its attention to her and it's nostrils flared open, hunting for a specific smell. Cocking its head to the side, the beast let out a hair raising, inhuman scream.

Hermione scrambled up and clumsily slipped the cure into her waistband. Snatching the dagger Harry had given her to fight the Bayatt, she turned to face the monster.

The beast had an evil grin on its face and licked its chops hungrily. Finally it would have a meal, after so long.

Hermione narrowed her eyes disgustedly. She straightened her posture and got into the fighting stance Agatha had taught her so long ago.

Another inhuman shreiek and the creature charged. Saliva flying and claws outstretched, it was kind of like an angry train on a one way path. The only thing on its mind was how wonderful Hermione's blood would feel slipping down it's throat.

At the last second, Hermione dived out of the way.

The beast swerved towards Hermione and grabbed her foot before she could crawl away. It dragged her a ways and then picked her up and held her there upsidedown.

Hermione, dangling there, reached out with her dagger and swiped the creature across the gut. Blood ran out of the open wound and the creature dropped Hermione to examine the damage. Rolling across the floor, Hermione drew to her feet a ways from the creature. She glanced at the purplish-reddish blood that was now smeared across her blade.

Before she could even say 'hi', the beast had pounced on her. Hermione struggled to get out of its grasp, but it was no use. The creature had a grip like iron. Shaking her about a bit, the creature slashed her across the chest with its long and dirty fingernails.

Hermione screamed in pain, grabbing a fistful of its hair and ripped it out. The creature stood up, Hermione still in its grasp and tossed her against a wall. There was a thud as she hit the ground and her vision started to fade.

The creature was heading towards her and Hermione tried with all her strength to get up, but she was drained. Suddenly, a shape jumped on the creature. The beast whirled insanely around and shook itself wildly, trying to shake the shape off. When the figure jumped off the beast, Hermione's head instantly cleared.

"Harry!"

It came out as a murmer, but Harry's head still turned to look at her worriedly. Hermione gave him a little half smile and then shut her eyes, knowing she was safe.

Harry sighed lightly and turned back to the crazed vampire. Swinging a perfect left hook (A/N: for those of you who don't know its a really strong punch with your left hand), he caught the beast on the face and sent it to the ground in a heap.

Turning to Hermione, making sure her eyes were shut, which they were, he flexed his razor sharp claws and lept over to the creature. Harry turned into the furious shredding machine, ripping the vampire to pieces. It didn't stand a chance.

Harry, victoriously, walked over to Hermione and gathered the broken girl up in his arms. He looked down at her, heartbroken, hating to see her hurt. How could he have been so horrible to someone he cared so much about? He didn't deserve her and he knew it.

She was so beautiful. How any human, vampire, or creature could hurt her, he didn't know. Harry had never hurt her physically, but he knew that he had hurt her emotionally. Harry felt the tears well up in his eyes. Hermione's breathing was very shallow, and he knew that she was in a lot of pain.

I don't care if another vampire bit her. I love her too much to let her go. I want her to stay with me.

Hermione's eyes fluttered open and she saw Harry staring down at her. Instinctivly, she wrapped her arms around him and rested her head on his chest. There was no heart beat, but the warmth radiating from him healed her a bit.

"Harry?" Hermione questioned uncertainly, "are you alright? Did that monster hurt you at all?"

Harry's being warmed at her concern and he quickly replied, "No, I'm not hurt. It's you i'm worried about. I think you took quite a beating from it."

Hermione nodded then grimaced in pain. "Yea. But I did slice it in the gut!"

Harry chuckled softly. "Always the fighter," he teased gently.

Hermione punched Harry lightly and when it fell back down it brushed against the sword, and suddenly, Hermione knew what she ahd to do. "Harry?" Hermione mumbled, not sure how to word the discovery.

"Mhm," Harry murmered back. He had buried his head in her hair.

Taking a deep breath, Hermione spoke the words straight from her heart. "I love you, you know that, right?"

Harry inhaled sharply. He cocked his head so that he was looking directly down at her. I'm dreaming. Did she just say that? This can't be real! But Harry knew ity was real by the way she was looking at him. Her eyes said everything.

"I love you too," he stated clearly, "I love you more then anything. I never want to see you hurt or sad. I want to protect you from all evil and give you all the happiness in the world."

Hermione never knew someone could love her so much. "I feel all the same things for you Harry. I always want to be by your side."

Harry moved in for a kiss, but Hermione put a hand gently over his mouth to stop it.

"Wha-"

"I need to tell you something first," Hermione explained.

"It doesn't matter. I dont' care about the bite," Harry admitted.

Hermione smiled at him, but insisted, "I just wanted to explain how I got bitten and the reason why."

"Oh...okay, go for it."

"Well, you know when we had that first fight about me wanted to break the spell on you?" Hermione began.

Harry nodded, encouraging her to continue.

"I went to this shoppe called 'Answers' and there was the vampire, 'Seev' who said he would give me information about how to break the spell you're under. Just that the catch was he wanted some of my blood," Hermione turned to check Harry's reaction. He seemed neutral so she continued the story, "I would do anythihng for you Harry, so I agreed to the terms."

"So that's how-"

Hermione nodded. "Yea. That's why I was bitten."

Harry was shocked. No one had ever done anything like that for him. He didn't know what to say.

"I know how to break the spell, Harry," Hermione said suddenly, raising her voice a bit.

Harry looked at her curiously. He had been wondering about this. "How?"

Hermione looked as though she was in deep thought for a few seconds, but then snapped out of it. "Close your eyes," she whispered, almost sadly.

Harry immediatly obeyed, shutting his eyes tightly. His eyebrows drew into a questioning line.

Hermione fought her emotions and drew close to him. When their lips were nearly touching, she murmered, "I love you." Then closed the space between them. The kiss was light and loving, yet fiery and passionate. Harry deepened the kiss and Hermione just went with it. Hating to break the embrace, Hermione did so slowly. The second they broke apart, Hermione drew the sword sharply from her side and rammed it through Harry.

Right through his heart.

Jumping back, Hermione watched as Harry's eyes widened and he gasped out in pain. "H-Hermione?" he stammered. A golden glowing orb incased Harry and lifted him off the ground.

Hermione had to sheild her eyes from the bright light that the magicks gave off.

When everything cleared and Hermione could see clearly again, there was Harry, lying on the ground. He didn't jump up and smile, or kiss her. He was silent and still.

Hermione fought back her tears and cried out, "Oh gawd! What have I done!"

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OOOOOOO!!! BAHAHAHA!! I left you all one a very intense cliff hanger, I must say so myself. :D The very last chapter will be up in a bit, I only have to get down to business and write it! Soo... please review and tell me what you think.

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Sakura-sweeti