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Later that evening Harry was getting ready for bed so he could join his girlfriend. He changed into something more comfortable before getting into bed and taking his girlfriend into his arms. When he did he felt her shacking.
"What's wrong?"
"I really don't want to go to court Saturday."
"I'll be there with you the whole time. So will the other. You're not alone in this Hermione and no matter what the outcome is I will protect you. "
She just nodded and yawned. Harry kissed her head and said "Get some sleep I'll be right here."
Hermione cuddled into Harry. No matter how hard she tried she couldn't get to sleep. Harry could tell she was struggling and asked "What's up baby girl?"
Hermione sighed "I can't sleep Harry all I can think about is seeing Bellatrix again and then I keep seeing the attack in my head."
"Try not to think about it. Do you want me to give you something to help you sleep?"
"No, Harry why do I have to do this? You said if I gave my memories I'd never have to speak about it again."
"I did say that, that's the truth…Just no one knows we have your memory. Hermione that's it!"
Harry sat up pulling her with him.
"If we tell them you gave up your memories and we give them your memories you should be free from having to testify."
"How do we do that?"
"We need to speak with Dumbledore, Now."
He and Hermione got out of bed and went to the moving staircase. They made their way to Dumbledore's office.
"Professor Dumbledore we need to talk to you." Harry said.
"I hope this is important Mr. Potter. You and Ms. Granger should be in bed."
"I understand Sir but this is important. Hermione got this letter today saying she had to testify against Bellatrix on Saturday."
"Yes, I heard about that."
"Hermione reminded me that she gave up her memories to you. She shouldn't have to go and testify when they can just use her memories right?"
"That is a very good point Mr. Potter, I'm glad you brought it to my attention."
"Actually it was Hermione who thought of it."
"Well Ms. Granger you never cease to amaze me. I will talk Ministry and see what they say. I cannot make any promises Ms. Granger. I might be able to get you out of testifying but you still would have to show up because I am not legally allowed to use your memoires without your consent so you'd have to come to say you did give me permission."
"That's fine Professor. I don't mind that. Thank you."
"You're welcome. Now get back to bed."
"Yes Sir."
"Good Night Sir."
"Good night."
Harry and Hermione went back into their room.
"You feel better now?" Harry asked.
"Much. Thank you."
"Anything for you baby girl. Now try and get some sleep. I love you."
"I love you too."
They both cuddled together and were out within minutes. Hermione felt a lot better knowing she wouldn't have to testify. The only thing she was worried about now was facing Bellatrix. How could she handle that?
The week went by fast. Hermione had made a ton of progress in such a short amount of time. She trusted and opened up more to the others, she even managed to feel comfortable enough to sleep in the girls dorm again. She was back to her talkative, know-it- all self. Now Hermione only had one more task to complete before she could really heal and move on from what happen and that was to face Bellatrix again. Harry knew she could do it, but did she know she could do it?
Saturday came quickly. Hermione and Harry were sitting in the stands watching the trail. They listened and stayed quiet as the trial went on. Hermione buried her face in Harry chest when Dumbledore showed everyone her memories. He just held her and soothed her, getting her through it. Throughout the whole trial Hermione never looked Bellatrix in the eyes, in fact it was almost as if she was avoiding her. Finally the trial was over.
"I hereby sentence you Bellatrix to life in Azkaban prison. " Fudge said.
Hermione smiled but she knew there was something she had to do before she could really move on.
"You want me to come with you?" Harry asked.
"No, I need to do this alone. Thank you though."
"Ok, I'll be right here if you need me."
Hermione went down off the stands to where the guards were taking Bellatrix away.
"Wait. I have something to say."
The cops let Hermione speaks.
"For the longest time I feared you. The only time I was able to sleep without haunting nightmares about you was when I was cuddled against my boyfriends. I had no confidence in myself. I thought I was a useless mudblood and nothing more. I didn't trust anyone else other than Harry but not anymore. I'm done Bellatrix. I'm done letting you control my life. I'm done being scared of you and I'm done doubting myself just because my parents aren't magic. It's over Bellatrix you can't hurt me anymore. I'm moving on."
Bellatrix just growled. The guards turned to take her away.
"Oh and one more thing." The guards turned back. Hermione smiled as she spoke. "Never Mess with a Mudblood."
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