the truth
Kingsley left to go tell everyone I was awake. I was on the side of the bed. My legs dangling down. I stared at the floor. The door threw open. I saw Harry and Ginny running in. They saw me and ran to give me a hug. They jumped on the bed and flew their arms around me. I laughed.
“Don’t you ever go and leave like that!” Ginny said, hissing at me. I smiled. Harry and her stopped hugging me.
“What the hell happened? You leave with a note just saying you needed to go somewhere. Where the hell did you go!” Harry said mad but thankful to see me.
“I was in Australia because I always wanted to go when I was younger and decided to just do it.” I said lying in a fake smile. Harry could tell but Ginny couldn’t.
The rest of the Weasley came in and gave me hugs. Ron was the last to come in. My heart dropped. My skin went pale. I didn’t want to see him but I couldn’t tell his family. They didn’t know why and I really didn’t want to explain why. I faked a smile and hugged him and he kissed me. It wasn’t a real kiss for me but for Ron he was hungry for the kiss.
I told the Weasleys that I just went to visit the land. I saw George and I felt like shit. He looked happy to see me alive but he also looked depressed. My heart went to him.
The nurse later came and told them they had to leave. They all left giving me hugs and Ron giving me a kiss. The last one there was Harry.
“I will meet you at the burrow in a couple minutes. I need to ask hermione something.” He said in a smile to the family of redheads.
He turned to me and started to make his way to the bed before the nurse told him he had to leave.
“I saved the world from Voldemort. I think you can let me stay a couple more minutes with my friend.” He said like he was a hunter and she was the prey. She looked at him and nodded. She left the room and closed the door. Harry turned me.
“What the hell actually happened.” Was the first thing he said. It didn’t surprise me that this was the first thing he said. It was his instinct to do so.
“Nothing, I told you the truth.”
“No you're lying. Your cheeks go red when you lie.”
“They do not!” He tilted his head and I signed knowing he was right. “Fine, you're right. I’m lying.”
“Why? Why are you lying? Why did you actually leave us? Why did you leave me?!?” He was pissed.
“It’s complicated.”
“Then tell me. I will try my best to understand. You're my best friend. And I will not leave without being told why you left. You know me better than that.” He said this and sat on the bed across from me.
“I couldn’t stay there. It’s not my home. I couldn’t stay and see them grieving. I was just another problem for them. I know they said that I was apart of the family but they needed space and I needed to go.”
“I understand. It can be hard sometimes. Seeing them all grieving. I also feel like that.” He said looking down.
“I also need to go find my parents.” Harry face immediate shot up.
“WHAT!?! HERMIONE! WHAT HAPPENED?!?”
“Nothing good.” Tears hit my eyes. Harry looked at me worried.
“After I left you guys I went to Australia where I looked for my parents. I found their house three weeks later thanks to the internet. I got there and no one answered the door when I knocked.” I wiped the that we’re now falling from my eyes. “The mailman asked me if I was looking for the Wilkins. I said yes and he informed me that.” I signed with more tears falling from my eyes. “He informed me that they died in a car crash.” Harry immediately grabbed my hand. “I went to the bar to drink after and the barista told me that she saw a man behind me with a mark and soon later after I and the barista managed to get everyone out we started to duel. I was winning but I wasn’t thinking straight. He set the alcohol on fire and left me.” Harry looked at me with blank sorry eyes.
“Hermione, I'm so sorry. You should have not gone through that and I’m so sorry for your loss.”
“Harry, you can’t tell anyone.”
“Why Hermione? You should tell your friends.”
“I can’t. It’s too hard. I've only told you and Kingstey and that’s all I plan to do.”
“It’s your choice. But I want you to know that I will always be there for you whenever. So will the Weasleys. Plus Ron. He is your boyfriend.” My body went cold when he reminded me of Ron.
“Thank you Harry.” The nurse walked in.
“It’s time for Mr. Potter to leave.” The nurse said with a not so nice smile. Harry stood up and smiled at Hermione.
“Good night Hermione. Sleep well. I will come tomorrow morning at 9:00.” He said and kissed me on the head.
“Ok Harry. Thank you. Have a good night. I will see you in the morning.” I said with a smile trying to cover the tears on my face. He walked out of the room.