Save me

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When Harry woke up he was in a very soft bed. It took a moment for him to remember what had happened. He got up and looked around. He was alone in the room. It was big and bright. The walls were a soft cream color, and the carpet a dark blue. The bedding had cream silk sheets with a dark green comforter. The furniture in the room was a dark cherry stain. It was obviously a very expensive room. And as he looked out the doors that led to his own balcony all he could see was the endless blue of the see on a sunny day. And only one thing crossed his mind.

“Hermione…”

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Just as Harry whispered her name there came a knock on the door just before it opened, and Hermione came walking in as if nothing had happened.

“Oh good Harry your awake. Now how are you feeling? Now I know you might feel a little disAAAHHHHHH HARRY!!!!” in a blink Harry had her pinned up to the wall with his hand on her neck.

“What the bloody hell did you do Hermione? And why am I on a damn boat?”

“I…I…Harry let go of me.” Stammered Hermione as she started to struggle in his grasp. Harry’s response to that was to tighten his grip on her neck. He glared at her and demanded though clenched teeth.

“Answer the damn question. NOW!!!”

Hermione had never been on this side of Harry’s temper before, and was getting quite scared. So she slowly reached for her wand. But Harry caught sight of what she was doing and took her wand away faster then she could blink. But before he could do anything else someone had grabbed him and was pulling him away from Hermione. Harry turned to see Ron was the one pulling him and relaxed just a fraction.

“Harry, mate calm down. You’re scaring her.” Said Ron as his arms somehow seemed to find their way around Harry’s waist so that his back was flush against Ron’s chest. He looked back at Hermione to see Remus comforting her where she sat on the floor looking at Harry with surprise and just a little fear.

Harry just glared at her, his anger overwhelming his guilt about scaring her.

“She deserves it. Were you all in on it? Or were you kidnapped just like I was?” Hissed Harry as he pulled away from Ron. Ron looked slightly hurt. It was true that Harry and Ron had dated for a few weeks but they had ended it because Ron realized he was in love with Hermione. Harry had said he was fine and happy that they were still friends. But since then things have been really rough between them. And not that it was all their fault. They never seemed to have any alone time together like they used to. Most of that was due to Hermione being slightly paranoid that they would do something if she left them alone. That was one of the things that were really starting to annoy him about her.

“No one kidnapped you Harry.” Started Hermione “And yes they did know, but it was my idea. We knew you would never take a vacation. So we arranged this. Please don’t be made at us.” Hermione was standing up now looking like she was trying to make Harry feel stupid.

Harry took a step closer to Hermione, but Ron wrapped his arms around him again in order to hold him in place. And as his arm went around Harry’s waist again Hermione frowned. But before he could do anything Ron spoke up.

“Now don’t you dare go involving me in this Mione I was completely against it. And I still am.”

“If you are so against it then why are you here huh Ron?” asked Harry in an overly calm voice.

“Because I knew you would try to kill her for this.” Ron tried to joke but failed. He let go of Harry and walked in front of him. Ron looked at him then sighed. “Ok Harry, both of us will leave at the next stop and go back home. Alright?”

Now it was Harry’s turn to sigh.
“No Ron. You all deserve to take a vacation. And many more. I will go back and continue to train and try to take down who the death eaters are.”

“Come now Harry, do you really think that we would let you go back alone. No, if you go then we all go.” Remus.

“No!!! I don’t think that’s a good idea. We should just take the damn Vacation. I worked hard to set this up. You’re taking this vacation and that’s final Harry. It will be fun. You’ll get to live a little. Have some fun.” Hermione was losing the ability to argue them into doing what she wanted. So her little speech only served to anger Harry even more.

“Why you little… Take a vacation. TAKE A FUCKING VACATION. There are people dying out there Hermione! I can’t take a vacation. That is the most asinine thing I have ever heard you say.
“Hermione just go.” Interrupted Ron as he once again had to restrain Harry from harming the well meaning (and overly pushy) friend.
“What? You want me to leave. Leave you alone? For how long?”
And there she was being paranoid again. And it was really starting to piss Harry and Ron off.

“Yes Hermione. Alone. Just me and Harry. And for as long as we want. He is MY best mate and since you and me got together I haven’t been able to get 5 minutes alone with him. Now stop being so bloody paranoid and go read a book or something.” Said Ron as his irritation at her reached a new height. He loved her but damn she drove him mad sometimes.

Hermione didn’t know what to say so she just huffed and walked out of the room. Remus turned to follow but Harry called to him.

“And why are you here Remus? Think I need a vacation too?”

Remus just laughed, a soft sad sound “No Harry. The order didn’t think you should take one without an order member with you. And I’m not paying for this trip. Why not enjoy a free chance to forget about the war for a few days. But if you really want to go back Harry, we will.”

Harry just started after his friend and last link to his parents and godfather, as a soft click sounded. He started thinking about everything that had happened in the last few years. It was enough to make anyone’s head hurt. But it was Ron’s hand on his shoulder that brought him out of his depressing thoughts.

“Hey mate, are you really going to go back home?”
“Oh no Ron not you too. Is it really so bad that I would rather spend my time making sure I can kill the lunatic vs. pretending that we aren’t on the brink of war?” asked Harry with a pleading look.

“Yes. Yes it is. You are a young healthy male and you have had a hell of a childhood. It is soooooo wrong for you to prefer to go home a train vs. taking a cruise full of hot guys.” Replied Ron teasingly and Harry couldn’t help but laugh.

“Alright, alright I’ll take this cruise. But if anything happens I want to know. We need to stay in constant contact with the order. And if I feel that it’s needed I will leave.”

“No problem mate. That was decided awhile ago. And I’m glad you decided to do this. Professor Lupin looks like he needs a vacation more then you do. Shish.”

Harry swatted the back of Ron’s head “Last night was the full moon you moron. What could Hermione ever see in a bloody idiot like you.” Smirked Harry

“I know it was a full moon last night. But he looked like that before too. He’s been working on trying to convince the other werewolves to join us or at least stay neutral, and not having much success.” Stated Ron. Harry felt slightly ashamed that he felt he was the only one having a rough time. True he was the only one who had a dangerous mad man in his head every now and then, and that in the end if he wanted to win he would have to become a murderer. But he wasn’t the only one suffering and he needed to remember that. He wasn’t the only one to lose people he loved.

“I know Ron. I’m sorry.” Harry offered a small smile. “So how is the relationship going?” Ron smiled in Harry’s obvious attempt to change the subject.

“It’s fine Harry. She’s still a little paranoid that you and I are going to do something behind her back. But I think it might be good for her to worry about something that doesn’t involve the war. Even if it’s a little annoying.”

“I don’t really know what to say to that. I’m glad it’s working out for you. It was sad watching you and Hermione have feelings for each other and not do anything about it.”

“Then why did you go out with me in the first place?” asked Ron

“Because when you asked me I thought that the reason you hadn’t asked Hermione out was because you liked me instead. Is that so wrong?”

“No.” said Ron as he came up and hugged Harry. “ I’m just glad that we are still friends. I don’t know what I would do if I lost you.”

“Me neither. But I almost lost you in 4th year, remember.” Laughed Harry as he hugged him back. When Harry pulled back they were both calm and content. “So where are we off too next?”

“Some place in Spain I think. We should be there soon. Why?”

“Well I just wanted to do some shopping. That’s all. Get a few souvenirs for everyone.”

Ron smiled. “Ok mate. All your thing have been put away already. The trip will last 3 weeks. It should be fun. We’ll just have to make sure Mione doesn’t plan every minute of it. Speaking of which I better go make sure Hermione isn’t too mad at me, so I will leave you to get acquainted with your room.”

“Alright. See you later.” Said Harry as Ron left the room. He felt almost alone. He went out the doors leading to his own personal balcony. He did have to admit that Hermione had gone all out on this trip. He would have to thank her once he was done being mad at her. The cool sea breeze was just the thing to get him in the mood for a trip.
“Well I guess I better go see what all they packed for me.”

The first thing he did was find the bath room. It was done in similar colors as the rest on his room and had a shower big enough to fit 3 people in comfortably as well as a spa bathtub. Then he proceeded to explore everything in the room and make a list of what he still needed. One of the few things he had been doing all summer was to make some special portkeys. One’s that allowed you to choose your destination at the time of activation instead of having it preset. So when they docked he planned on making a little trip home. By the time he was done they were in Spain.


Harry tried to sneak off the ship. He wanted to have a little alone time to get home and then spend in the city. But Ron caught him just as he was putting on the invisibility cloak.

“Trying to sneak away Harry. I thought you might.” He said with a smirk.

“Come one Ron. I just want to do this on my own. I’ll be careful. Just don’t tell me I have to take one of you with me. If you do I will just go home.”

“I wasn’t going to tell you that. I was just going to make sure you knew that we are only in port for 3 hours so make sure your back before then. And to take your cloak with you. You never know when you’ll need it.”

“Thanks Ron, I will. See you later.” And with that he put the cloak on and snuck passed Hermione. Remus was sleeping in his room.

Being out of the wizarding world felt good. It was nice to be able to walk around and not have anyone know who he was. Not so nice not being able to understand people though. But he managed. Harry had been walking around for about 2 hours and had already been home and back to the ship to drop off his things. Mostly books, when he heard sobbing coming from one of the alleyways on his way back to the ship. Carefully drawing his wand he went in. There was no signs of anyone until he got to the end. And there on an old mattress next to a dumpster was a boy about his age covered in blood and filth. He was curled up in the fetal position with his back to Harry. He approached him very carefully, trying not to spook the poor boy. He was so dirty Harry couldn’t tell what color his skin or hair was. He must have made a small noise because the boy suddenly started crying harder and curled up in to a tighter ball whippering “Don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me please. Please don’t hurt me. I’m sorry I’m sorry just please don’t hurt me.”

Harry recognized the voice. And the realization of it shocked him. All he could do was stare at him for a moment before whispering “Malfoy?”


N/A hey hope you like it. see you soon.