Forget Me Not

Chapter Seven

As they landed on the beach Hermione felt herself fall into Harry's arms. She was gripping onto her arm. The word 'Mudblood' had been carved into it by Bellatrix. Suddenly she felt the arms around her change, the girl looked up and saw Charlie pulling her close. Tears smiled from her eyes as she hugged him tight. She could hear Harry calling her name, turning to face him she saw Dobby. Blood was spilling out of the house elves stomach. And before she knew if he was gone. The tears fell out of her eyes even harder and Charlie hugged her tighter.

The next morning Hermione woke up in an unfamiliar room, she couldn't see Harry or Ron and she immediately panicked.
"Mione sweetheart, it's okay, you're okay" Charlie smiled walking out from behind the wardrobe.
"Oh Charlie!" She said and jumped into his arms, he smiled slightly and hugged her back. Looking up into his eyes for a second before she pushed her lips onto his.
"It's okay, you're okay" he smiled and rubbed her arm soothingly as she lay on him.
"I love you Char, but you know Harry, Ron and I aren't staying long" she looked up at him.
"I know, but while you are here I'm going to make you happy" He hugged her tight. Her head rested on his chest.  She hadn't seen him in months, which was hard for her as she loved him. "Oh and of course, I love you too princess" he kissed the top of her forehead.

"So what do we do now?" Harry asked them as they sat down, Hermione and Ron were sat opposite him.
"We have to get in there. To the vault" Hermione told him.
"Why?" Ron questioned.
"Bellatrix isn't the smartest person. There's a reason she got so agitated because she thought we'd gotten into her vault. I suspect there's a horcrux in there"
"Okay, but not yet. We need to be ready. And I think you need to relax for a bit 'Mione" Harry smiled at her lightly. She smiled back and tucked her hair behind her ear.
"Thanks, we also need to figure out a plan. I have an idea. But it's going to take a while to brew the polyjuice potion" the two boys nodded, as they finished talking Hermione felt Charlie sink into the space next to her. Her head fell against his shoulder and Harry and Ron stood up and walked to the kitchen.
"You trying to get yourself killed again?" He asked, she chuckled lightly and rolled her eyes.
"I don't try and get killed. But I almost always nearly do" she responded and let her head fall against his shoulder. He smiled down at her.
"Two words Godrics Hollow" her cheeks flushed red.
"That was a one off type thing. We got out of Malfoy Manor before Tom arrived" Hermione grabbed onto his hand. Her eyes met his for a second before he looked away. "Char, what's wrong?" She asked, he looked down at her.
"I should've been there to protect you. I'm sorry" she sighed and pecked his lips.
"Hey, I love you. And there's something I need to ask you"
"Anything princess"
"There's a dragon in Gringotts right?" He nodded. "Right, can you teach me how to tame a dragon?" He smiled and jumped up, a confused look was painted on her face and he picked her up and spun her around. A giggle escaped her mouth.
"I love you so much more than I ever have before" he smiled broadly.
"Aww I love you too" she smiled as he put her down, her hand reached for the side of his face. Their lips met.

Over the next few days Charlie taught Hermione how to tame dragons. You had to make a connection with them, show them you mean no harm. Which Charlie said Hermione could do perfectly.

A day later Harry, Ron and Hermione were talking to Griphook.
"We need your help" Harry told the goblin.
"With what Harry Potter?" He responded, Hermione could feel Rons hand on her shoulder as she sat in the chair in the room, wrapped in a fluffy dressing gown.
"Getting into a Gringotts vault. We've sort of got a plan but we'll need your help" Harry stated, Griphook had a look of pure distaste on his face.
"Why should a goblin like me help wizards like you? You've never treated us well.." he began.
"Griphook, listen. We're not like most wizards. I'm a Mudblood! They think that I don't deserve to carry a wand. If we can get into the vault we can stop you-know-who. Then we can change the laws. To make them fair to all species. Including goblins" Hermione smiled standing up, she'd ignored Harry and Ron's protests to tell not to call herself a Mudblood.
"I shall think about it. I need some rest" he responded, the three of them nodded before leaving the room.