Hermione's Girl Crush

Part 30: Help

Hermione sighed and as she turned began to speak, her annoyance seething through her tone,

"What is it Lili-" As soon as she turned to see Lilith in full view she stopped speaking. She was breathing heavily and had a face full of terror.

"Please," Lilith spoke before Hermione could give a response. Her voice was slightly horse and she sounded exhausted and desperate.

Hermione's eyes tried to read Lilith, she tried desperately not to lock eyes with her, but she couldn't resist what was inevitable. Their eyes locked and Hermione's breath became heavier, she quickly blinked and broke whatever 'connection' that they just had,

"Ok I'll help," Hermione reassured as she stood from the bench,

"Thank you," She said breathlessly as she made her way into the forest, "Follow me, and you may want to pull out your wand," Quickly the two of them made their way deeper into the forest.

As the forest became darker Hermione subconsciously found herself getting closer to Lilith as she held her wand tighter. They didn't speak as they ran all Hermione could hear was Lilith's labored breathing. She couldn't keep quiet any longer,

"Are you ok? What's wrong" She questioned as they carefully dodged trees,

"Don't worry about me, please." Lilith struggled to speak as she picked up her pace slightly. Lilith quickly rounded a corner and Hermione followed closely behind. Lying in the middle of a small clearing they came upon was a young-looking girl seemingly unconscious. Hermine quickly turned to Lilith with a worried look, "Please," Was all Lilith whispered.

Hermione pulled out her wand and cast a quick charm, "Accio bag," Moments later a small fabric bag flew into view. Hermione reached out and caught the bag and quickly opened it. She dug through the seemingly bottomless bag for something.

The sound of books and other items clattering came from the small bag as she dug through the bag. "Ugh! Accio Healing Potion!" A small bottle then popped up out of the bag and into Hermione's hand. She quickly pulled the top off of it and brought it to the girl's lips, she parted them slightly and poured the potion into her mouth hoping she doesn't choke.

Within the next few seconds, there was silence. All three of the girls waited motionlessly. The girl laying on the floor began to just barely twitch her fingers, Lilith quickly rushed to her side. Hermione looked between the both of them, but quickly she returned to her work.

With Lilith's help, they had the girl sit up and waited for her to gain consciousness. Her breathing was soft as she sat against a nearby tree.

Hermione returned to her bag and pulled out something small, she walked up to Lilith with a sigh, "Here, you need it." she handed the small bottle to Lilith. The girl looked at her in protest, but Hermione just held up a hand in response.

Lilith hesitantly took a sip of the drink and could feel the pain that was in her throat quickly disappear,

"What is this?" Lilith questioned holding up the small bottle,

"It's just tea and honey." Hermione gave a smile and sat next to the third girl, "Who is this?" Hermione finally asked. Lilith took a seat next to Hermione,

"An old friend..." Lilith was hesitant and it seemed to be a tender topic to speak about,

"She'll be alright, she should wake up soon," Hermione gave a soft smile to Lilith,

"Is it safe to take her home?" Lilith asked concern in her voice,

"Yes. Honestly, it would be safer for her," Hermione nodded and spoke with a reassuring tone to Lilith. Quickly Lilith stood, she picked up the girl with little to no trouble and smiled as she looked at Hermione,

"Thank you, Hermione." Lilith then made her way through the woods back towards the dark brick manor. Hermione gave a sigh, any smile that was on her face fell as Lilith turned. She picked up her bag and quickly ran back to the castle trying not to be out too late.

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 I want to thank you all and I hope you all are staying healthy and safe. I can not believe we have made it to part 30 already, it feels like just yesterday I started this little thing, but it has already been a year. (I didn't start the series on this site) Thank you all.

-H