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Redemption	By : triz Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Lucius/Hermione Views: 11392 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 6

One of the private wards at St. Mungo's in which Hermione was put in, had been closed out from everyone else on Kingsley's orders. It was a precaution that had to be taken for two reasons. The first being, not exposing her to too many people, since it already seemed like she was afraid of everyone. Secondly, to make sure that the press couldn't see her at all. her safety from the public and keeping things confidential as possible were the priorities.

Through the glass window between the ward and healers station, Severus watched a sleeping Hermione, who was given a very powerful sleeping draught. Her body seemed so frail, as she lay in bed, tied up in restraints since she had tried to escape numerous times from the healers when she was conscious. He saw the fear in her eyes as she called for help—called for Lucius.

He stood alone for hours, watching as they had ran various tests on her. Remus and Arthur left having to fix up other things with Kingsley, while Minerva kept herself in the waiting room. She couldn't stand Hermione's shouts earlier, as it did sound like she was being tortured. Even for him, it was painful to hear.

"What is the diagnosis, Poppy?" Severus asked, as she walked out from the room. Earlier, she had been called by Minerva to aid Hermione along with a number of healers. She had been assigned co-head healer along with another healer, John Johnson, who was the best healer at the hospital.

"I think it's best if I tell everything at once to everyone," Poppy replied shakily.

Severus nodded and started to lead the way towards the waiting room, knowing Minerva had to listen to what she had to say. By the look on her face, and the tone of her voice, he knew the news was bad news. And for the second time that day, his gut turned at the thought of how bad things were going to be.

"Poppy!" Minerva exclaimed nervously as she stood from her chair. With her were Remus, Arthur and Kingsley, who had just arrived from the Ministry. "Please tell me you at least have some good news."

"I'm afraid I don't have any," Poppy said sadly. She breathed in a few times before she began. The news she was about to deliver was the hardest that would say in her entire career. "The information that Lucius has told Severus is true. Hermione has suffered quite a lot. Broken bones, and concussions, just to name a few. There are dozens of scars on her back from whip lashes, some even very fresh. Her body has also showed evidence that she used to be with child.

"Her uterus has scars of severe wounds that were made by the hanger when they ripped the fetus out. The wounds have healed in a way that is irreversible, and too late for us to fix. I suppose her rapists didn't want the chance at her getting pregnant again, and they succeeded. She can't get pregnant. I am amazed that with all her injuries, she has managed to survive.

"Aside from the physical wounds, and the obvious emotional pain, her mental stability, Healer Johnson and I have yet to figure it out. We'll have to keep a close eye on her when she regains consciousness. We've given her a very heavy sedative that'll make her sleep for the next few days until we can take her IV's out. Can't risk her thrashing in the bed with a needle stuck in her." Poppy looked at Kingsley and then said, "It would be best not to give her magical powers just yet. I'm not sure that she can control them. It's too risky. When she has a breakout, so will her powers."

Kingsley couldn't agree more, not forgetting just how powerful a witch Hermione could be. If she broke out to her maximum power, he was pretty sure the entire ward she was confined in would seem like it got hit by a hurricane.

"Poppy, awhile ago in Azkaban, she was frightened of us," Remus spoke. "And it seemed as if she didn't even recognize us. Is it just because of shock? Will she recognize any of us when she wakes up?"

"I honestly don't know," the healer replied. "Healer Johnson we'll keep a close eye on her for psychiatric observation while I'm at Hogwarts. It would be wrong of me to make assumptions now, but I won't lie and say that there isn't any psychological damage. All we can do now is wait and see how things are when she awakens." Poppy left without saying another word, needing to talk with Healer Johnson.

"Merlin help me… Help her!" Minerva sobbed as she collapsed back into her chair. She looked up, seeing similar teary gazes. "One night of torture and rape is more than anyone can handle. But five years of it? Why didn't they try to tell us?"

"Because we never bothered to visit," Severus replied. "Even Draco never went to see his father once. If so, I'm sure he would've told him."

"What about letters?"

"With the way Darren was earlier?" Remus shook his head. "I'm sure Lucius tried to send some, only to have it read by him and thrown away. Darren did everything to make sure that no one found out."

"No one at all ever visited Hermione? Really?" Minerva asked shakily, needing to hear the answer again as part of her disbelieved it. "Not even once?"

"We were all too caught up in our anger towards her," Arthur replied. His anger for Hermione had disappeared hours ago, feeling sad and guilty just like his companions.

Arthur made his way up his onto the front porch of his home. Not only was he physically tired from working all day, but also, emotionally tired. He hadn't felt this tired since the death of his own son. Just before he had left St. Mungo's, he visited Hermione, and wept more tears. He cried as he held her hand as she remained unconcious, hoping, wishing and praying that she would forgive him for being so selfish.

After her parents' death in a car accident, he and his wife had become Hermione's legal guardians. Even before that, he had always looked at her like she was one of his children. Obviously, those feelings changed when she kidnapped his only daughter, and killed one of his sons. Now, those old feelings have returned. Arthur felt like a father that had turned a blind eye on his daughter, pretending for years that she didn't exist. But he wasn't going to make the same mistake again. Hermione needed the most support she could get.

"I'm home," he announced as he entered, hanging his coat up on the hanger. He saw his entire family gathered at the dining table eating, Harry Potter included.

The young hero who had defeated Voldemort married Ginny four years ago. And they had a wonderful little two year old son, which they named James Potter.

The voices around the table immediately stopped, all eyes and attention was on Arthur. They weren't happy to see him, especially his wife. He had a feeling that she told them about the Hermione subject earlier. They all hated her, and he was afraid about what was to come because he knew he had to tell them the news.

"You're later than usual," Molly stated. "We started dinner without you."

"Quite alright, my dear," Arthur said, and kissed his wife on the cheek. "I've had a very busy day with work."

"Really?" his wife questioned. "I called your office and you weren't there."

Arthur swallowed hard, noticing that all eyes were still on him, and his wife's tone of voice sounding angry and suspicious. No doubt she told them about Hermione becoming the topic of discussion after a very long time. "Actually, there's a favor I need to ask all of you."

"What is it, Dad?" Ginny asked, as she bounced James on her lap.

"Something big is coming out on the papers tomorrow. And things would be better if no one said anything to the press. Kingsley has decided to be the spokesperson on the subject."

"What is it that's so important?" Harry asked, glaring up at him. "It better not have anything to do with Hermione."

"Actually it does," Arthur replied.

"Oh, bloody hell!" Ron cursed throwing his napkin next to his plate.

George didn't say anything, hanging his head low. No longer was he a cheery person without his twin brother. He really didn't say much at all either.

"She's innocent, and has been released from Azkaban." When all mayhem broke lose around the table, he just stood there, and sighed.

"And you aided in her release?" Molly shrieked. "You were with her the whole day?"

"Silence! Please!" Arthur said as he raised his voice. "There's more to it. If you'll just let me explain—"

"There's nothing to explain," Harry said, standing up along with his wife. "No one should get away with murdering people. She was already sentenced to Azkaban!"

"Wait!" Arthur said as everyone got up from the table and looked as if they were going to go and leave for their own homes. "Just, please. If your opinions of her are bad, I suggest you keep them to yourself, and don't say anything else unnecessary to the press."

"Fuck you, Dad!" Ron spat as he stomped out of the house, with everyone following after him.

"You helped the person who murder our son, and kidnapped our daughter go free?" Molly growled when she and her husband were left alone. "How could you?"

"Hang on a minute, and let me explain everything," Arthur said as he raised his hands up to her, signaling to calm down. "She's really hurt and in the hospital—"

"I don't care if she's hurt or if she's in the hospital. Like I said before, she deserves to rot in hell!" Molly said, shaking in anger.

Arthur bit his tongue, never one to scream at his wife. It was best to just let her get it all out, until she ran out of breath.

"I want a divorce," Molly suddenly said.

"What?" Arthur frowned in complete shock.

"I want a divorce," she repeated.

"You can't be serious?" he asked back.

As Molly started to make her way upstairs, she said, "Pack you're things, Arthur. I'm filing for it tomorrow."

"Molly! Molly!" Arthur called to her from the bottom of the stairs. He knew she was serious, knowing that she had made up her mind. Divorce was never a subject that they talked about throughout their marriage.

Looked like the warden's quarters in Azkaban was going to be his new home.

AN – Seems like a stuck an emotional chord in the last chapter with a lot of you guys. And your reviews also fed my plot bunnies. Keep them coming and as always, I am grateful for them. There's still a lot more drama down the road. Reivew!
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