Dear Diary,
Harry has sent me a rather disturbing letter along with a letter from Professor Dumbledore that was sent to him. As I told you, he-who-shall-not-be-named has risen. I fear for Harry's life. He has escaped You-know-who 4 times but that may have been Harry's last lifeline. Is there anything anyone can do to save the wizard world? I think it would have been best if ALL of you-know-who's supporters deserted him when he sunk down. Stupid Pettigrew. I must talk to Ron now.
~Hermione~
Ron awoke to find a garden gnome thrown at his window. He got up and put on a robe. He walked over to his window and found Hermione outside on a broom. What in the world?! He thought. He opened his window and looked at Hermione.
"What in the world do you think your doing?"
"Harry's left, gone." Tears were streaming down her face.
"What do you mean?"
Hermione flew closer to his window and handed him the letters that Harry sent her. Together they read Professor Dumbledore's letter, then Harry's.
Harry Potter,
It has been proven to Cornelius Fudge that Voldemort has risen again. He insists you go into hiding. I will not tell you where you are going to be, its too dangerous, no one must know. One teacher from Hogwarts knows where you will be. It is he I trust with your life. Professor Snape will be bringing you food, water, clothing and everything you need to live. Do not argue. I do realize you brought the fall of the dark lord and that you have escaped from him numerous times but your life is in danger more than it was ever before. It is my job to keep you hidden until this time is over.
Professor Dumbledore
Hey Hermione.
I was just writing to you to say good bye. Please tell this to Ron and Sirius and everyone else. Professor Dumbledore says I only have time to
write one letter. I wish you good luck on your O.W.L.s because I suppose I won't be there to say that to you when you have to take them. I wish I could say good bye to everyone. This has to be the worst time of my life. Well I have to go before the Dursley's wake up. Good bye. You and Ron are the best friends I could have thanks for always being there.Forever Friends,
Harry Potter
"Oh my god!" screamed Ron. "No!" He looked into Hermione's eyes, which were filled with tears. He started to Swear.
"Stop that language!" Ron's parents rushed into the room followed by Percy, the twins, and Ginny.
"Hermione!" said a surprised Mrs. Weasley. She sat there in the window on a broom, her eyes filled with tears.
"Ron! What did you do to her!" screamed Ginny, getting the wrong impression. Ron looked at his mom, fighting back tears, anger in his eyes. He handed her the letters. She sat there, reading them, then reading them again.
"Oh my…" she said quietly as she handed them over to her husband.
"Yes," he said, "I knew about this; Cornelius Fudge's idea. Everyone agreed with it."
"What? What happened dad?" asked the rest of the kids. He just ignored them.
"So do you know where he is?" asked Ron hopefully. Mr. Weasley shook his head.
Mrs. Weasley looked up. "Hermione, we can set up a bed in Ginny's room for you, come with me. You too Ginny." Then she turned to the Twins, "Get to bed Fred and George." All of them walked out of the room leaving Ron, Percy, and their father standing in Silence.
"Why? Why didn't you tell me? Why couldn't I say good bye to him? Why?" Ron asked.
"We couldn't Ron, try to understand. Harry's life was in danger and we weren't going to let you and your foolish good bye's endanger his life more. We aren't even sure who all the death eaters are, if word got out that Harry went into hiding, well, do you think that would be a good thing?" Percy said coolly.
"But Harry told you who all the death eaters are! He gave you a list of names!"
"Yes, but Ron, all of those people where proved innocent!" said Mr. Weasley.
"You can't honestly tell me that you believe that Lucius Malfoy is innocent dad!" answered Ron angrily. He had had enough of this. Ron walked calmly over to his bed then laid Face down on it, "Go away." He said.
"Here is where we will be staying." Said Professor Snape. We? Harry thought to his self as he but down his bags in the muggle apartment. Better not be.
"Any questions?"
"Yeah," said Harry, "You hate me, everyone knows that."
"Your point?" questioned Snape angrily.
"Well, then how come Professor Dumbledore asked you to watch over me?" Snape scowled and muttered something under his breath. Harry was about to ask what he had just said but some bags had appeared out of nowhere into his room.
"What? I already have all my bags though." Said Harry.
Snape glared at him. "Oh, my, did Professor Dumbledore forget to tell you I'd e staying with you? Did you actually think we'd leave you alone? Ha!" Snape growled then moved his things into the biggest room. Harry moaned. "I didn't think my life could get much worse." He moved his things into the other room.
Snape knocked on Harry's door early the next morning.
"Just because your life's in danger doesn't mean you get to skip classes."
"Oh!" Harry pulled his pillow over his head and got up 15 minutes later to go to the Defense against the Dark Arts class in the kitchen.
"I get a break from the first class! Yes!" cried Harry 3 hours later.
"Yes, but only for an hour."
"Can I send an owl to my friends?" Harry asked hopefully.
"No, Fudge has told me to send your owl to the school to be taken care of. Harry's mouth dropped open.
"Good bye Hedwig, I'll see you soon I promise." Hedwig seemed to ignore him. Snape opened the window and shut it after Hedwig flew out. Harry sat down in the nearest chair, put his head in his arms, and moaned loudly. No magic (except for when he had his 2 classes), no friends, no Hedwig, No life. He thought. Snape sat down on the couch. Harry looked up and stared at him.
"What?" questioned Snape noticing Harry was staring at him.
Harry thought for a minute then said, "Why did you hate my father so much?" This questioned had been bugging Harry for a while, now seemed like a good time to ask it. Snape was quiet.
Finally he answered. "He had friends, I couldn't be part of his group, I was a Slytherin. I mean sure, I had friends but the were all goons! They weren't real friends like Potter had. Everyday, he and his friends made fun of me. Not that it really affected me. But, I know some one else who feels the same way about you and Ron and Hermione." Harry looked up.
"Who?"
"Draco Malfoy. He feels the same way that I felt about your father. He thinks you have everything." Harry shook his head, that was ridiculous.
"Well, time for Potions class." Said Snape looking at the clock. Soon he was back to his normal self.
