AN: Hey sorry for the slow update, I was being a bit distracted ;)
Thanks for all the positve reviews! Enjoy this next little chappy :P

A soft 'Plop' was heard and they were gone. The only evidence they were ever there was a tiny trial off blood drops where Hermione had stood.

As soon as they arrived at the gates Rolanda Hooch cam flying down towards them, having seen McGonagall and Luna returning with another person. Who ever it is, she looks like hell. As she cam closer the shocked look on her face grew exponentially. She might not have know the young witch as well as others, yet couldn't help the foreboding feeling about just what Hermione had been through to look like that. Who could have done this… this… She couldn't even name it in her thoughts, let alone dare to describe it. Madame Hooch hadn't even noticed that she was now standing right beside them as she was too shocked and lost in her thoughts.

"Don't just stand there!" Minerva snapped "get Poppy!"

This seemed to wake her up as Rolanda ran off to get Poppy while totally forgetting her broom. Luna couldn't help, despite the situation, chuckle softly. She was passed the worst shock of her appearance and knew that Hermione was a fighter so she would be alright. Or at least she hoped so; she wouldn't even dare to think of anything else. I wonder how the rest would react to the news. As if McGonagall had read her thoughts "Don't worry about that right now, first we have to nurture her back to health" The headmistress knew that Luna saw this in a too optimistic way, she had witnessed 3 wars and seen this type of injuries before. However, she didn't dare tell Luna this just after getting her hopes up to tell her husband and friends about Hermione's return. She herself wondered if they would ever see a glimpse of the old Hermione again. NO! She scolded herself. If anyone can get through this it would be her, and with the help of the Weasleys and Potters she will be fine.

Hermione had passed out shortly after they had apperated and was now supported by the Headmistress. Minerva grabbed a better hold on Hermione and quickly followed Rolanda's path. As they neared the castle they saw that Hogwarts was deserted, most students were at home for their Christmas break. This suited them perfectly as it would provide Hermione with the needed rest and silence.

Once at the door Poppy was already waiting with Rolanda for them. She took Hermione out of the professor's arms with a simple levitating spell and sped off towards the infirmary. Luna, Rolanda and Minerva stayed behind knowing that they would only get in the way. "Well I don't know about you but I'm not straying here" with that Madam Hooch was gone, probably to pick up her forgotten broom. Lune looked uncertain up towards the Headmistress as if waiting for an order. Minerva seemed to understand "You may go I will wait and send word as soon as I hear something, but don't tell them just yet" "what? Why? They all have a right to know!" "Miss Lovegood! You should know that it is only in Hermione's best interest, as I don't want Mister Potter and the Weasleys storming down these corridors looking for her!" Luna knew she was out of line if she was called 'Miss Lovegood' and remained silent. But she was sure that her husband knew straight away that something was wrong, she didn't like keeping secrets from him. She bade the Headmistress farewell and left.

This was most definetly not what she expected when she was asked to joined Luna in Ginny's place. Minerva stood up and quietly left, walking down to her office.

A/N II: That was it, tell me what you think ;)

Oh and I want to apologize ahead as I won't be updating for a whole week as I have exams and my birthday is next week.