A Day of Many Battles.
Ginny had awoken and brought with her a way for Harry to forgive himself, she was going to be ok. Harry and Hermione had called the healers as soon as she had opened her eyes and they had waited by her side till the rest of the Weasley family had come. Harry had determinedly not looked at Hermione the whole time in a effort not to upset Ginny, but he needn't have worried, she was to weak at the time to even had noticed.
`Thanks, Harry, for calling us…' Mrs. Weasley said slightly teary as she pulled him into a hug after checking on Ginny `The healers say she should be ok now…they had just been waiting for her to open her eyes… you two go and get something to eat, the cafeteria should still be open, I'll look after Ginny'
And with a last little hug to Hermione Mrs. Weasley went back into the room, leaving Harry with the person he most needed to talk to. He looked at her and nodded, she knew this to mean to follow him and he led her down to the cafeteria. Harry took his usual seat, a table he had so often used while waiting for Ginny, a table that he now had to talk to Hermione on. She sat down opposite to him and looked out of the window, Harry couldn't help but notice that she had avoided his gaze the whole time. He was tense and found the words hard to find, but he knew this was Hermione, that he could talk to her about anything.
`The food here's terrible' He said softly as her eyes darted away from the window and onto his, those beautiful brown eyes he had recently become so attracted to `I swear the chef here gets a bonus for making people sick…' Harry said trying to attempt a joke.
`Probably to keep the numbers up' She said mischievously, `so how are you, Harry?' a small shiver went down his back as he realized how much he loved to hear the way she said his name `We haven't had a chance to talk after…that night…'
Harry blinked for a moment and realized that she had already opened a way into the conversation for him, just like Hermione to be so efficient `Yeah, I know…' the right words were still hard to find though `You know me, I'm terrible at this, but…'
`Don't worry Harry, you don't have to say it' Hermione interrupted him, a little bit of sorrow lining her eyes, sorrow that Harry hated being there `I know we're just friends, it was a mistake, that's all'
Harry sat there shock for a moment or two as Hermione eyed him carefully, Harry was now sure by the empty feeling inside of him that he liked Hermione, a lot more than just as a friend. `But, Hermione…'
`You don't have to say anything more, I'm not the hurt girl here… you've always like me as a friend and I'm perfectly happy with that!' she said slightly angrily.
`But I need to tell you how I feel!' He started loudly, he needed her to listen to how he felt, and he needed to know if she felt the same. She sat there quietly waiting for him to carry on talking. He had to calm his voice slightly, shouting that he liked her wasn't going to work `you've always been my best friend, ever since the first year, and you know just how much I've always cared for you…you're safety has always been first to me, I don't know what I would of done if you had got hurt because of me. Sometimes I can't believe how much trouble I've led you into…' He paused for a moment just to think about how many times she could have been hurt, or worse, because of him.
`I've done my fair share of leading as well Harry' she said gently `I went after the basilisk with the mirror, my time turner idea, I led us into the forbidden forest with Umbridge, as well as other times… It's not always you' she said consolingly, and Harry couldn't argue with it, he had to concede that she had done her fair share of trouble making herself.
`I know that Hermione… what I wanted to say was how you've always been just a friend to me' He said, she sat there so still Harry couldn't tell what was going through her mind, so he just carried on with what he needed to say `But lately, in the last month or so… I've been, well…seeing you differently. I think I may have feeling for you…'
She still wasn't moving, just staring appraisingly at Harry, he wished he was better at Legillemency so he could read what she was thinking. About a minute, which seemed like days for Harry, she stayed still, Harry couldn't think of anything he could say, it was her turn to. Slowly a small smile broke upon her face as and she laughed softly `Harry, sometimes you are such a fool!' she laughed a bit more before turning serious `You don't like me like that, we're just friends, nothing more. You've just broken up with Ginny, and you really like her. I saw last year how happy you were with her, and now you're just lonely, and I'm the only girl who's been around you. That's all there is to it' she said seriously, a small grin plastered on her face.
Harry couldn't believe she had just said all this, so she didn't like him more than a friend, that much was clear. But was what she said true? He was feeling lonely without Ginny, and she was the only one around. In all the years he knew Hermione he had never noticed any feelings he had for her, she had always just been his friend, and he knew he had really liked Ginny only a few months ago, was it so strange to think his feelings would be running wild still. Harry remembered a television show Hermione had made them all watch on muggle psychology, she had said it was fascinating, and they had called it transference. And since when had Hermione Granger ever been wrong?
`I guess you're right…' he said looking at her, she was still so beautiful in his eyes, and the dying need to capture her lips with his was still there, he knew he had to see Ginny soon to figure this out. Had what he said messed up their friendship, would things be awkward between them now? He couldn't bare it if he had stupidly lost his friend because of feelings that wasn't even there `I'm so sorry Hermione, I'm so rubbish at stuff like this…I've messed things up haven't I?' He asked earnestly, needing so desperately for her to forgive him.
`Don't be silly, Harry, of course you haven't messed up our friendship!' she said cheerfully, playfully slapping him on his arm which sent the now familiar shiver up his spine, he really had to see Ginny again quickly `don't think you can get rid of me that quickly!'
`Thanks Hermione, that means a lot to me, you always being here for me' Harry said earnestly.
`I'll always be here for you Harry…' Hermione said totally truthfully.
*
Hermione sat quietly on the side of her bed, thoughts rushing through her body. Her mother had always talked about a woman's' intuition on those they cared about and she knew something was wrong, that now was not the time to be on her bed. She got up and went towards the door, her feet seeming to drive themselves, powered by the bad feeling swimming around inside her stomach. Slowly walking down the stairs of Grimmauld place she could barely keep her feet on the steps her legs were shaking so badly. She could here a lot of commotion coming from the living room, not just Harry and Ron but many others, she withdrew her wand and walked fast towards the door. She pushed the door open slowly and saw the occupants of the room spin around, all their wands pointed directly at her.
`Put them down!' Harry bellowed and walked across the room to her, using his hand to physically lower hers `I didn't think you were awake…' he said gently.
Hermione looked around the room at everyone looking worried at her, anger was starting to pump through her veins `Obviously! Otherwise this secret meeting wouldn't have taken place, would it?' She was trying to keep her voice calm and quiet but she felt so angry that Harry would call a meeting of the Order without her knowledge. The whole room tried to look away, trying to pretend like they weren't there, she scanned the whole room, Lupin, Moody, Kingsley, Tonks and… `RON! Ron's allowed to know but I'm not!' this was too rich, now she was thoroughly pissed, and by the look on his face Harry was obviously worried. She watched him look around at the Order and signal that he was going to go for a minute.
`We haven't got time for this, Harry' came Moody's growl, obviously displeased at the hold up, Hermione was furious at his comment, at least he was invited to this!
`Shut up, Alastor!' She shouted at him. She had never seen Moody look so shocked and worried before, but she didn't care and she spun from the room and walked outside, Harry following closely behind.
She spun around to look at him, pain and fear was on his face `What the hell is going on!' she shouted at him.
He paused for a moment before speaking in his soft calming voice, she hated this voice as it worked so well on her `I'm sorry Hermione, honestly I am. I should have told you...I asked the Order to track Nagini…Voldemorts snake…'
`I know who Nagini is, thank you!' Hermione interrupted, anger threatening to blow over at any minute as she couldn't believe how he could have kept it from her. Harry continued like she hadn't interrupted.
`…and they've found her. We've set a trap. Tonight we'll take Nagini and a part of Voldemort's soul with her…' Harry finished. A million questions flooded Hermione's brain, a lot of them concerning why he didn't tell her, but one big flaw with this plan was too important…
`You've told the Order about the Horcruxes? Harry, that's so foolish, he could have spies in it, especially now Dumbledore isn't in charge! This could be a trap for you!' she said worriedly, she was still angry with him for not telling her but her natural worry for him was too strong. A small smile spread over his lips.
`At least you now know why I didn't tell you' he said softly staring into her eyes, his hand holding onto her arm sending a now familiar shiver along her back. `I didn't tell them about the Horcruxes, I said we needed to round up the main Death Eaters, to weaken the group before attacking Voldemort. A friendless and alone Voldemort is a problem we can handle, with his faithful followers it's a much bigger task. I attached Nagini to this list. Voldemort uses a lot for reconnaissance, like with the prophecy and Mr. Weasley, so I knew we'd find her first. I didn't mention that I'd be coming along, I just told them to come and tell me before they went after one…I just told them now I'd be coming. I don't think a spy would have time to set up a trap' Harry said softly, eyes the whole time locked on hers. Those gorgeous green eyes that she had always loved to stare into. His plan sounded perfect, she was impressed at how together Harry had become this year, he wasn't just doing his usual rushing in tactics, but making a good plan. One problem was still apparent to her.
`So why didn't you tell me before?' she asked, his piercing gaze had taken most of the anger from her. He looked away at this question.
`Because I knew you'd want to come…' Harry said unwilling to make eye contact `…and if it's a trap, well, I can't lead you into that…' he finished returning his eyes to hers. Hermione couldn't let him go on his own, she had to be alongside him. What if he needed her and she wasn't there? How could she live with that?
`But you've made sure it's not a trap! I'm not letting you play the hero again just to keep me safe at home! And I am coming!' she said firmly, he just shock his head and spoke slowly to her.
`I've thought about this Hermione. Trust me when I say I'm not playing the hero like usual' he said the last bit with a smile `This is me being selfish… If you're with me then all I'll be worried about is protecting you. When hasn't you're safety ever not been my biggest concern?' he asked her.
`I guess…' she accepted, he had always put himself out to protect her, sometimes it had got in the way of what needed to be done.
`And tonight I can't worry about anyone else. I need to concentrate just on Nagini. Ron will have his dad and brothers to look after him…' he added, she knew this was true, her own pride couldn't get in the way, if she was there he would be distracted and maybe get hurt, or worse. She nodded that she agreed. `Don't worry Hermione, I won't be doing this again. Next time, when I don't think that I'll be walking into a trap, you will be beside me. I wouldn't be able to get anywhere if you weren't there with me… you save me way too often!' he said teasingly while laughing. Hermione tried not to laugh but couldn't' help herself, Harry always knew what to say to make her laugh.
`This time Harry I'll let you get away with it…if there's a next time though you won't have to worry about Voldemort killing you because I'll be doing him the favor' she said jokingly causing Harry to let out a small chuckle. She was amazed how mature he had become, joking and laughing with her before going into battle, she didn't know how he had got so much strength. She believed completely in him, if anyone else had told her to stay behind she would have laughed and followed alongside Harry, but if he told her he needed her to wait behind this once she had to trust him. As everyone had once placed all their trust in Albus Dumbledore, she place all hers in Harry Potter, she always had.
`I've asked Luna to come round, she'll be here in about an hour…' he said, she couldn't help but smile, Harry always had her best intentions in mind `I'll be late tonight, we've set up a meeting point of the Burrow after…the battle. I'll be there, but I'll send word that I'm safe…'
With a small smile Harry turned and walked back towards the door, by the time his hand reached the handle Hermione's face was covered in tears, but no sound came from her lips, she wouldn't have Harry take that into battle with him. He pushed the door open and stopped before walking through. Hermione could barely hear the words he whispered `save you're tears for I'll be back…I promise' and with that he walked through and shut the door leaving Hermione alone, tears flooding down her cheeks.
`Would Miss like a tissue?' came Dobby's squeaky voice, Hermione slowly looked at him and noticed he had four different boxes of tissues, obviously eager to get the right kind. Dobby was always so thoughtful like that, Hermione thought of him like a house elf version of Harry.
`That would be lovely, Dobby' she said trying to stifle her tears, picking a tissue from her favorite soft type and wiping the tears from her eyes.
`Please don't cry, miss' Dobby said reproachfully, just like Harry `Dobby doesn't think you're Hairs that bad, not worth crying over!' he pronounced happily seeing Hermione stopping crying. Now though she was standing there in shock at what Dobby had said. Just like Harry, always got everything wrong involving her feelings, though Harry didn't get it quite that wrong, but was close.
*
Hermione was sitting at the kitchen table, now onto her fifth coffee of the night. Harry had been gone over 6 hours now and she hadn't heard anything. She had no idea what their plan involved, and she hated the fact she hadn't asked. How ironic that the girl who never stopped asking questions actually forgot to ask any on something as important as this! Hermione had spent the hour waiting for Luna to arrive making herself a meal, and a lot of time running a comb through her hair, maybe Dobby had a point about her hair some of the time but she thought it was looking quite good recently. Luna and her hadn't really talked much during her visit, just about school and news as Hermione watched the window, hoping to see Hedwig fly through at any moment.
`…So that's the real reason why men want to kiss women' Luna said excitedly snapping Hermione out of her thoughts, `Did you hear me?'
`Um…yeah' she said lamely.
`It's ok to be worried for him, I'm finding it hard as well' Luna said conversationally causing Hermione some confusion.
`You're worried for Harry?' Hermione asked.
`Harry? Oh dear no, I know he'll be safe, that's obvious! It's the others who aren't so protected as Harry…' Luna said drifting off into reading the quibbler she had in her hand. Hermione couldn't help but wonder what she meant by Harry being protected, but knowing Luna as she did she knew the answer wouldn't make any sense.
A few moments more passed as Hermione watched the window, still awaiting Hedwig's arrival. The thought that at this moment Harry could be fighting for his life, maybe even against Voldemort himself, kept running through her mind, a tear was constantly on the verge of falling. She looked at Luna who was studying her closely.
`Why don't you tell him how you feel?' Luna asked seriously, Hermione's initial reaction was to ask who but she knew who she was talking about.
`I can't…It wouldn't work, he doesn't see me as more than a friend…I'm not even sure myself…' Hermione said shakily, she hadn't had the chance to talk to anyone about this so far, no one in her world would understand.
`You are sure, I can see it in you. There's more to this, isn't there?' Luna asked gently, Hermione nodded her response tears hanging in her eyes `Do you want to talk about it? I won't tell anyone, I promise' Hermione thought for a moment about making excuses not to, but she knew she needed to, she had been keeping this bottled up for to long.
`He kissed me after the wedding, and also the night of the attack. It was that kiss that made Ginny run from the pub straight into the attack. Because of that kiss she was hurt, if I hadn't done that she would never have nearly died. Harry ran from me when he saw her, he ran from me to her. It showed me how he felt, he chose her, not me. I was feeling really guilty about Ginny and all but I was really angry at him as well, angry he would use me like that to try and get over Ginny. Then he told me about a month ago he had feelings for me, just after Ginny woke up, but the whole time she was in the coma he avoided me, he wouldn't even look at me, ever. I know what was happening so I told him we were just friends, I didn't tell him how I felt…how I feel' It was good to talk about this, to hear herself say the words out loud, to have some one to listen to it.
`Ginny never said anything about you kissing Harry?' Luna asked confused, Hermione couldn't believe this, and what was she playing at not telling anyone `…How long have you liked him Hermione?' Luna asked softly.
`I don't know, he's always been just Harry, but on the other hand he's always been like this totally amazing boy… man, who's always been the centre of my life. Except for summer everything revolves around him, when I go to Diagon alley, the quidditch world cup, our adventures in school, the lessons I pick…everything. I guess I'm trying to say I had never realized how I felt at all till he kissed me and I can't tell when it started. It might of always been there, it might of started with that kiss…I honestly don't know. But now all I want is to feel his arms around me again.' Hermione said this blushing slightly, she had never voiced these feelings before and it was weird talking about Harry like this. She knew she was rambling, and she hated to ramble, but she knew she couldn't help it as her thoughts were all over the place.
`Hermione, can you listen to me for a minute and not get angry?' Luna asked gently waiting for Hermione to give her a nod which came quickly, she wanted to hear her opinion on the matter `how would you feel if Harry got hurt or was…killed tonight?'
`Why would you say that? He'll be fine…he will be!' Hermione said angrily, talking about this at this time was massively wrong. Luna kept on staring though so she answered her question `Well I'd naturally be killed, I couldn't imagine life without him…he's my best friend'
`And what if he died tonight without knowing how you really felt? Believing the lie you told him?' Luna asked seriously.
What if Harry died without knowing how she felt? Died without knowing her biggest secret?
*
Harry was hurt, his face was covered with a small amount of blood. He didn't know if this was his or someone else's and he didn't have time to figure it out. Explosions were going off around him and the room was full of blinding lights from the duels going on. He knew he had walked into a trap, that was painfully obvious, he didn't know how but that wasn't the point, he had spotted Nagini before they sprung the trap and he knew she was close by. He couldn't afford tonight to be for nothing, he needed to get that snake. He darted from around the wall and ran towards where he thought Nagini was, ducking under the curses being flung about, shooting off hex after hex at the Death Eaters. He noticed Ron was dueling one with his father, he didn't have time to help, he had his own mission tonight.
A loud noise echoed through his ears as an explosion threw him to the floor, he recovered quickly and got to his feet, looking for the attacker.
`Potter, good to see you again…' a death eater said to him, he recognized him as Amycus who was there when Dumbledore died, he threw a stunning spell which Harry blocked easily, he knew he could probably take him but it needed to be fast `No Snape here to save you tonight…Crucio!' He yelled.
Harry's reactions even surprised him, his wand obeying barely the beginnings of thoughts he had as he deflected the unforgivable away from him. He wasn't sure how he had done it, or what spell he had used, but now wasn't the time for answers.
`No Amycus, Snape isn't here to save you…' He shot a strong stunning spell at him that was blocked, Amycus threw something at him that he easily defended. They were now trading curses almost instantly with each other, Harry used everything he knew hoping to catch him of guard, all the spells except the unforgivable's. Harry laughed out loud `Voldemort must be getting desperate, to get a practical squib like you!' Harry taunted, he needed to end this quickly to find Nagini and hoped to provoke him into a mistake.
`Why, you half blood scum!' Amycus ran towards him throwing spell after spell in Harry's general direction, he was getting slack now, Harry knew it would only take one good spell to finish this. Harry thought `Levicorpus' and Amycus was thrown into the air by his ankle dropping his wand and winning the battle. Quickly Harry added an Incarcerous to tie him up then added a quick Langlock to stop him shouting the insults that he was directing at Harry. He started to move once again through the battle.
He spotted her slivering away from the battle, taking down one of the order on the way from behind, blood spluttering over the floor. Harry ran to chase her, shooting curses at her to keep her from getting away to quickly. Quickly he was out of the main battle and still chasing her along a street, the darkness only lightened slightly form nearby windows. The statute on Magic was the last thing on his mind, the ministry couldn't touch him now, even if he had to duel every Auror in the Ministry he wouldn't stop till he had defeated Voldemort. Harry realized that Nagini must have taken a wrong turn as the street they were on was a dead end, symbolic for one of them tonight he thought. He slowed down as Nagini turned to face him, obviously having realized her mistake.
`Potter, good to meet once again…I'm afraid it will be the last time though…' Nagini hissed to Harry with his eyes locked on him.
`I didn't think when we met we'd be in agreement, although I sense that we have a slightly different idea on why we won't be seeing each other again' Harry said taking slow steps towards her, his wand and eye trained constantly on the snake. He knew that she would be trying something.
`Arrogant as usual Potter, you should hear Snape talk about you…what do you think you're going to do? We both know you won't kill me, you can't…' She hissed angrily at him, slowly working her way towards Harry.
`Really?' Harry asked politely `And all this time I had thought that I had come here tonight to do just that…I feel really stupid now!' He said politely, he could tell by Nagini's momentary pause and the look of fear that had now come in her eyes that she hadn't counted on this.
`You lie, Potter! You can't do it…' Nagini hissed in anger. Instantly she darted up towards Harry, he barely had time to realize what was happening before he raised his wand, the attack was so quick he didn't even know if he would miss, he didn't have the time to aim properly so he had to hope as he shouted…
`AVADA KEDAVRA!'
*
Hermione sat on the end of her bed and looked at her watch, it was now 9 o'clock in the morning and still no word had reached her from Harry. She couldn't bear to think that something might have happened. Luna had left only half an hour before as sleep started to take her, Hermione had no such luxury, sleep was out of the question till she knew Harry and Ron was safe. Luna's words were still running through her mind, what if Harry had died tonight and she had never had the chance to tell him that she lied, that she had feelings for him as well, and was as confused as he was, but how could she open up to him, when there was such a last chance it wouldn't work.
She opened the book on her lap, a photo album she had been keeping during her time at Hogwarts. She loved to look at this when she was feeling low, to remember the good times the three of them had spent together. She turned to the first picture, a photo taken just before Christmas in her first year. They had only been friends for a couple of months but the people in the photo looked so happy, so comfortable together already. She remembered the first time she had met Harry and Ron, Ron had been a jerk like usual to her but Harry had been so weird to meet. She had only heard she was a witch shortly before so to meet a wizard from the books she had read so avidly since finding out was like a dream. She couldn't help but feel sorry for him, for how everyone looked at him and talked about him just because his parents had been murdered. It was so unfair.
She flipped a few pages to a photo from her third year, probably her favorite in the whole book. The three of them together just days after helping Sirius escape, after Harry had been given his first real family, the first person who really loved him. Harry's face was brimming with joy, he looked so happy and pleased, and she could hardly believe what the fates could have in store for him over the next couple years. She had watched and helped as numerous people tried to kill him, she caught Rita when she made everyone hate Harry in the prophet, and she had tried to help save him before running into the ministry. What kind of world was it that could do that to such a lovely person, a person who was always there for those he loved and even those he didn't. She had always tried to protect him and she knew she would always do so.
A tapping at the window broke her from staring at the thirteen year old happy Harry and she looked at the window, Hedwig had finally arrived. She ran to the window in such haste that she almost tripped over a large table she didn't notice in her panic. She quickly brought Hedwig in and untied the letter in a frenzy, Hedwig hooting indignantly as she paid no attention to her. Her hands were trembling as she opened the note attached and read the letter.
Dear Hermione,
I'm safe. You don't have to worry, I'm not hurt. The small injuries I got have all been healed and even I'm surprised at how well I got away. Ron's safe too, he got a bit of a cut on his arm, but he'll be o.k. I'll be back later today, probably this evening as I've got something I need to do.
Love,
Harry
Hermione found tears of joy flowing down her cheeks, Harry was safe and well. Her heart felt like exploding as she realized she'd be seeing him soon. She fell down on the bed and pulled the photo album towards her opening the most recent photo, one from Bill and Fleur's wedding, the day he kissed her. The two of them were standing together, his arm around her, holding her for the photo. He looked so handsome in his new dress robes holding her in her dress. His messy raven hair was adorable matched with his smile from his lips. She found herself quickly dreaming of being held by Harry again, of pushing her lips into Harry…She sat up quickly with one thought on her mind, Luna was right. She had to tell Harry how she felt.
She quickly changed into a tidy pair of jeans and a nice little yellow t shirt, the sun was out and she knew she wouldn't need a coat. She paused for a moment at the mirror, dreading looking at her hair as she knew it'd be bushy once again. When she looked though she was surprised, it was looking good today. She realized how she had been doing it after Dobby's comment, another reason to love house elfs she thought happily to herself, a grin almost stuck on her face. She took one more moment to collect herself otherwise she'd just run and kiss Harry in front of everyone, and that would be a disaster at the Burrow. And with one more thought of being in Harry's arms she disapparated.
She opened her eyes to see the Burrow before her, the house was dark, obviously all the Order had already left and people had gone to sleep, she just hoped Harry would still be awake. She bounded up towards the door and pushed it open, making her way through the empty house towards the kitchen. She found Molly who was still awake, although looking like she had spent the whole night awake like her and ready to go to bed.
`Hey dear' She said cheerily pulling her into a hug `didn't you get Harry's letter? Everyone's safe, all made it back unhurt…everyone from the family anyway…' she added a little upset. Hermione panicked for a moment, how could she tell her she was here to tell Harry she liked him, after all she was Ginny's mother?
`Oh, yeah I did…I just need to tell Harry something' Hermione said casually
`He's up in the twins old bedroom, I think he's still awake, go on up' she said cheerily, either she had sounded convincing on why she was here or Molly was to tired as she didn't seem to suspect anything.
`Thanks Mrs. Weasley' and with a smile she bounded up the stairs. The time she had spent here had taught her the house well and she knew the way without thought, thoughts that were very much preoccupied. Her heart was beating so fast she thought it'd come through her chest, she was just about to tell her best friend that she liked him, she was nervous but knew Harry would never hurt her.
She was now outside of the door and heard Harry moving about inside, she paused for a moment before knocking and opening the door and taking a step inside. Harry was there in just a vest looking straight at her, he was obviously in shock at her sudden appearance.
`Hermione? What are you doing…' Harry started but she interrupted him, she needed to get this out before she got to nervous and backed out.
`The other week, I lied. You're not just my friend…I have feelings for you…I really like you Harry and think there is something between us…' she said honestly looking straight into those gorgeous green eyes.
Harry didn't move or say anything, all he did was carry on looking at her, a look she couldn't read spread across his face.
`Ready for a little more action, hero?' came a voice.
Ginny walked through the other door to the room, dressed only in the t shirt that Harry was no longer wearing and a very small pair of shorts…
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Another chapter done. Hope you like it, poor Hermione! I know it's a little weird to go from Hermione's point of view but it was necessary (and quite fun). Anyway, told you it'd be longer than the last one, it's about twice as long as most of them! Hope this makes you forgive me for taking so long on the lat one, next will be soon as well.
Now serious business. You guys suck. 4 reviews for the last chapter! All time low! I made the ending nastier on purpose because of you! Hope you guys like what you did to Hermione!
Now my thank you's to the four reviewers, the only ones I like now, Spaz82, Remolina, mischiefmanaged and an anonymous. I love you 4 so much! About as much as the others suck! By the way you non reviewers, I'm fickle so if you review next time I wont hate you but I'll love you instead.
Hope you enjoyed it anyway!
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