OMG femmeslash. Not as elaborate as some of the other stuff but it's slashy nonetheless. I didn't put it into a different chapter because I didn't feel like it but you'll know when to stop reading if you want to. I would suggest not skipping the entire chapter because there are a few things that are explained that relate to the rest of the story. Have tons of fun!


-Chapter 22: Just a Dream-

The next day Hermione felt well enough to get out of bed and have lunch with the family. Luna's father arrived and took her with him. Hermione did her best to be civil to the both of them. Later on Harry, Ron, and Hermione discussed their next move in finding the remaining horcruxes. They had already determined that there was one in Gringott's but didn't know how to go about retrieving it. Bill suggested some inside help from Griphook. He told the trio that he would arrange a meeting later in the week and they were welcome to stay at Shell Cottage in the mean time.

Once again Ginny was petrified to return to school because she was sure that now Ron had been discovered to be with Harry that it was only a matter of time before they took the entire family hostage. After hours of pestering her father about how it was possible for them all to go about their lives he finally gave in and told her. He said he wasn't proud of what he'd done but the night before he and Bill had managed to get into London immediately after a Death Eater attack. They found the body of a dead Muggle and transfigured it to look like Ron and left clues that would point the Death Eaters in the direction that he had gotten caught in the crossfire. They narrowly avoided Death Eaters who had come back through to check the dead and had overheard a conversation that their plan had worked. It was only temporary, he said, it would probably be figured out soon enough but until then Ginny was to remain in the shadows and not draw any attention to herself.

Ginny was looking through her Charms book after lunch while Hermione was napping. She wasn't really reading, just thinking about what her father had said. She played with the pendant that was once again around her neck. She'd kept it in her pocket since the night she spent in the hospital wing but with the upcoming events she didn't want to take the chance of losing it or forgetting to take it with her. Her stomach churned at the thoughts of what could and might happen in the near future but she was snapped out if it when Hermione sat up in bed and let out a blood-curdling scream. Ginny nearly jumped through the roof and rushed to Hermione's side.

"Hermione! Hermione! Wake up!" Ginny held her, everyone else in the house burst through the bedroom door. Hermione opened her eyes and tried to breathe but her lungs failed her. Ginny held her tight and rocked her back and forth. Hermione gasped for air and started sobbing into Ginny's shoulder.

"What happened? Is she okay? Are you okay?" Harry asked, kneeling by the bed.

"I don't know, she just sat up and screamed. Probably a nightmare," Ginny said.

After they were sure Hermione was alright everyone left the room except Harry, Ron and Ginny. Hermione had calmed down a bit and drank some water Harry conjured in the glass by her bed.

"Sweetheart please talk to me," Ginny said tilting Hermione's chin up so she could see her face. Hermione's eyes were red from crying, her body was still shaking.

"They took you. They took you and there was nothing I could do. I couldn't move, I couldn't breathe and they dragged you away from me. You begged me to help you but I couldn't. I couldn't protect you from them and I knew they were going to hurt you."

"It was just a dream baby, it's all over now and no one is going to hurt me. I'm right here and that's all that matters." Ginny held her tight and kissed her forehead.

"I think all is well here, Ron," Harry nudged him and they went downstairs.

Ginny and Hermione sat in silence as the redhead held on tight to her lover.

"I've tried so hard to be brave about all of this, Ginny. I have tried so hard but sometimes I get so scared that I'll never see you again. Sometimes I wonder if I can keep going or if I should just find you and we should run away to some exotic place until this is all over with."

"Hermione, again, you're trying to do the impossible. You can't be brave all the time. Besides you yourself told me that running away might not work, remember? Last summer at the Burrow you said someone could easily find us out. Plus, Harry needs you right now. He needs your brilliance and you know it. We will get through this."

"I remember but I was hoping you had forgotten I ever said it. I know Harry needs me but I need you, Ginny. There were nights when I wanted so bad to apparate to you just so I could look at you and know you were there in front of me and not just in my dreams. I love you so much that sometimes it is physically painful to be away from you."

"I understand 'Mione, I really do. I know you love me and I love you too. After all of this is over we're going to do just what we said last night and we'll live happily ever after like it says in your fairytale book." Ginny ran her fingers through Hermoine's thick brown hair. Hermione sighed and wrapped her arms around Ginny.

"When do you leave tomorrow?" Hermione asked.

"The train leaves at ten, as per normal. Mum or Dad will Apparate with me to the Burrow so I can get my things and then to the platform and then I'll be off."

"I don't want to waste a single moment with you until then. I honestly don't know what is next after we get the horcrux from Gringotts. I don't know where we will go or what we will do; it all depends on this meeting with Griphook." Hermione pulled away from Ginny a bit. She gazed deep into her eyes then pulled Ginny in for a kiss. She nibbled at Ginny's sweet lips.

"I don't care about the pain, Ginny, I can't handle this anymore. I want you and I want you now. No, I need you," Hermione whispered in Ginny's ear. Ginny pulled out her wand and gave it to Hermione who cast the Imperturbable charm at the door.

"What about me is it that you need, baby?" Ginny said seductively as she climbed on top of Hermione. Ginny was careful not to put any weight on Hermione's torso. She pushed the brunette's thick hair aside and began kissing her neck.

"I…need you to touch me. I need you inside me," Hermione said, trembling.

"As you wish, love."

Ginny sat up, straddling Hermione's hips. Hermione watched as Ginny slowly stripped off her t-shirt. Hermione lightly ran her fingers over Ginny's stomach. Ginny reached behind her back and unclasped her bra, she let it fall then tossed it on the floor. She leaned forward and Hermione took one breast in each hand and kneaded them gently.

"I've missed these," Hermione said with a smile. Ginny leaned further down and was careful to prop herself up on one arm not putting any weight on Hermione. She slipped her free hand under the waistband of Hermione's sweatpants.

"Are you sure about this? I don't want you to be in any pain" Ginny asked before going any further.

"I'll deal with it. I want you to…please Ginny," Hermione pleaded.

Ginny nodded and slid her hand between Hermione's legs. Hermione did her best not to gasp or make any sudden moves. Ginny ran her fingers over Hermione's clit and down to her wet slit. She slowly pushed two fingers inside and Hermione moaned. It had been so long that Hermione almost came with the first thrust but she held on, she needed more. Ginny started pulling on Hermione's sweatpants and underwear and they slipped down passed her hips and off her legs. Ginny positioned her head between Hermione's legs and slowly parted her folds and slid her tongue inside her lover.

"Oh Ginny, yes!" Hermione gasped.

Ginny's fingers worked in circular motions over Hermione's clit and her tongue darted in and out of her. She moved her mouth up to Hermione's swollen clit and pushed two fingers back inside of her. Hermione started to tighten around Ginny's fingers

"Don't stop Ginny, I'm so close…" Hermione yelled in a mix of pain and pleasure and clutched her ribcage. The orgasm ripped through her body. She froze as her back arched and the last surge of pleasure coursed through her body and then she relaxed, panting. Ginny moved up and lay next to Hermione.

"Are you okay, love?" Ginny put her hand over Hermione's arm that was holding onto her ribcage.

"I'll be fine. I just need to rest a bit," Hermione said trying to catch her breath. After a few minutes she turned her head to Ginny, kissed her and nodded. Ginny positioned herself back on top of Hermione. Hermione caressed Ginny's breasts again then moved her hands to the waist of Ginny's jeans. She undid the button, then the zipper. Hermione slipped her thumbs inside the waistband of Ginny's underwear and pulled them down with the jeans. Ginny kicked them the rest of the way off, Hermione didn't waste any time and plunged two fingers deep into the girl on top of her. Ginny rocked on her knees with the movement of Hermione's thrusting.

Hermione bit Ginny's earlobe and whispered to her, "I want to taste you. Tell me you want it."

"I want it…" Ginny moaned. Hermione pulled her fingers out of Ginny and the redhead moved to the head of the bed. She was on her knees straddling Hermione's head. She lowered herself down onto the brunette's waiting mouth. Hermione plunged her tongue in Ginny's dripping wet slit. Ginny held onto the headboard as she writhed in pleasure. Hermione's warm tongue darted in and out of her and moved up to her clit. Hermione slid two fingers back inside Ginny and she moaned. She started moving her hips faster, the orgasm building.

"'Mione…don't stop. Faster. Please…Oh gods…" Ginny gripped the headboard and threw her head back. Hermione furiously licked and sucked on her clit and thrust her fingers in deep. Ginny screamed and her juices flooded out of her. Her hips convulsed as the last wave of the orgasm tore through her. It took every ounce of strength she had left to not just collapse on top of Hermione. She felt weak as she settled in beside the also out of breath brunette.