A Shining Star Within

By: Hogwarts Dragon219

Disclaimer: Nothing belongs to me, except for the plot. I give all credit to the amazing J.K. Rowling, whom without a lot of us would have nothing to obsess over!

A/N: Soooooo, did you guys like chapter one? I hope so! More reviews would be appreciated, but I realize it's hard to review something so short and new. And I just want to say, I don't really like Ron, but there will be no Weasley bashing, and his and Mione's relationship won't last much longer in the story. Well, here is Chapter 2! Just to let you know, I have school and work tomorrow. I will try my hardest though to update. Love you guys!

Chapter Two

"By the fire, dear. She needs the warmth." Molly said picking up Hermione's wrist to check her pulse.

It was severely weak and rapid. This wasn't good. Hermione's eyes were darting all over the place trying to find something to focus on. Ron came to her side.

"Hermione, love, I need you to look at me. Focus on me, nothing else. Okay?" His voice was strained, with a slight tremble in it. She nodded slightly, tears still staining her beautiful face.

"Now listen to me. You don't need to worry. Everything will work out." He whispered, running his fingers through her curly hair. "I love you, Mione. You will always have me to turn to. I will never abandon you, especially in a time like this. I. Love. You. Nothing else matters."

Her breathing slowed and her pulse returned to a semi-normal rate as she faded into unconsciousness.

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Hermione woke up to several voices around her. Everyone was speaking at once and she couldn't understand any of it.

"H-Hello?" She croaked trying to get someone's attention. "H-hello?"" Sighing exasperatedly, she reached and tugged on Ron's sleeve.

He turned around, "Hold on, Hermione, I'm in the middle of something." Hermione smirked realizing he didn't register she was awake. Give it a couple of seconds…she thought.

Three….Two….One-"HERMIONE!" He yelped, spinning around towards her once more. Everyone turned to her and immediately started asking questions.

Are you alright? How do you feel? What happened, Mione? Do I need to call for Madame Pomfrey? Are you okay?

Many of these questions were asked repeatedly, and Hermione almost, almost, longed for no one to realize she was awake again.

"I'm fine, guys. Really, I am." She stated, putting a reassuring hand on Ron's arm. "I don't need Madame Pomfrey, I just freaked out a little bit about the marriage law."

"You sure?" Harry asked, looking quite concerned.

"Positive! Why don't you guys go play a game of quidditch?" She suggested.

"Umm, Mione," Harry started, "We can't. It's dark outside and really late."

"You've got to be kidding me! How long was I out for?" Everyone looked around sheepishly. "How long?" She demanded.

"Um, the whole day. It's almost midnight" Harry answered, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Midnight? Why are you all still up?"

"We-uh, we were waiting for you to wake up. We were all really concerned." All the Weasleys nodded in agreement to what Ron said.

"Well, I'm still tired. So, thank you all for caring, but we must get to bed. Goodnight guys!" Hermione said, getting up from the couch and heading up to hers and Ginny's room. Ginny was following close behind.

Once they were in their room and dressed for bed, Ginny turned towards Hermione. "Are you sure you're alright? You had us all pretty freaked out…"

"I'm fine, Gin, I promise. It just kind of hit me that the ministry is signing my life away, and well, I couldn't handle it. Stupid, right? Me, Hermione Granger, couldn't handle something. I've faced death eaters, horcruxes, and even Voldemort himself, but I couldn't handle a stupid law!" She laughed sarcastically, with a few tears leaking out.

Ginny got out of bed and walked over and sat down next to Hermione. "It's not stupid, Mione. You have every right to freak out about this! The only reason I'm not as freaked is because this has happened before a couple hundred years ago in our world, and Mum explained that the law was only in place for a couple of months. So I'm not as worried. But I do understand Mione. And I want you to know that I'm always here to talk to. Okay?"

"Yes, of course, Gin. Thanks." She said sniffling. "I think I'm going to go to bed now." And she turned over and pulled the covers over her head, slipping into a world of dreams and hope.

End of Chapter

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