Hermione, Ron and Harry were sat in the Great Hall waiting for the welcome speech. They watched as all the first years seemed excited and fascinated with the whole thing, however for most the seventh years they couldn't feel anything other than depressed and stress due to the war. They watched as Dumbledore stood up to the owl podium to begin the welcome speech all of them rolled their eyes and smiled a little they knew the welcome speech off by heart now.

Albus looked out at everyone and cleared his throat to begin the welcome speech he clapped his hands and began to speak in a serious tone. ''Good Evening Welcome back old and new. I have an announcement to make, Professor Snape will be returning to the Potions Post. This year your head girl is Hermione Granger.'' he watched as everyone cheered and clapped '' And the Head Boy is Harry Potter.'' he watched again as an even louder sound erupted from the students he smiled ''Now on another note the forbidden Forest is still Forbidden, all Weasley's Wizard Wheezes products are banned for a list see Mr Filch, Now let the feast begin.'' He watched as all the older students was not effected by what they had just heard he waved his hands and food appeared on the tables leaving all the first and second years excited and in awe.

The Gryffindor's were congratulating both Hermione and Harry on the position and soon went back to their own conversations leaving the trio to get back to their own business.

Harry looked at Hermione and smiled he was pleased that he would be sharing with Hermione, he cared about her a lot she was like a sister to him he loved her. ''Hey Mione how bad do you think Potions is going to be now Snape is back teaching it again?''

Hermione rolled her eyes at him ''I don't know Harry. I don't think it will be that bad. Probably the same as before, besides I like potions however, we will most probably end up with more detentions and more exploding cauldrons from Neville.'' she said flinching at the thought of Neville's potions exploding.

Ron was listening to both Harry and Hermione and spoke with his mouth full ''Ya shnape ish a git...''

Hermione scrunched her nose up at Ron and shook her head in disgust ''Ronald chew your food before you speak.'' she told him in a commanding voice ''It is rude to talk with your mouth full and it's Professor Snape show some respect.'' she hissed at him.

Ron just looked at Harry with a raised eyebrow but did as she said and chewed the rest of his food before he spoke again ''why should I show him respect? He doesn't show any to us?''

Hermione rolled her eyes at him ''Ron he is a Professor you are supposed to use the title it is polite you wouldn't call Professor Dumbledore just Dumbledore would you? And even if he is rude he is still the adult and the one in charge.''

Harry shook his head at them both they were arguing all the time it drove him insane, but he knew Hermione was right, she always was and he knew that Ron would always put his foot in it with her he turned back to his own meal as did both Ron and Hermione.

Not long after Harry, Ron and Hermione left the hall together to head up to their rooms Ron left to go to Gryffindor Tower while both Harry and Hermione left for their Head Boy and Head Girls Common room. When they entered they both looked around at everything and were amazed and pleased to have there own space they both laughed when they saw there bathroom knowing how most the girls will be jealous and some of the boys ''Well not bad it is decorated quite nice what you think Harry?''

Harry smiled at Hermione ''I think it is perfect and at least now I know I can relax.''

Hermione smiled at him and pulled him into a hug ''You know it is not your fault you have those horrible nightmares you should not be ashamed by them Harry they have helped in some ways I mean we wouldn't have known about Arthur's attack with out the dream but I will warn you now no silencing spells I need to know if you are having a nightmare Harry.''

Harry hugged her back and sighed he knew she was right again he was pleased he had Hermione and was glad she was understanding he knew she would go to him if he had a nightmare as she did many times at headquarters ''Ok your right again, I wont put a spell up I will treat it as I would back at Headquarters.''

''Good because I couldn't help before in school for obvious reasons but I can help you now as I would at Head quarters you are not alone Harry I will always be there for you I will always support and share your battles to ensure you stay alive. I love you Harry you are my brother in every way but blood I have no family left nor do you but we have each other and that is never going to change.'' she said looking at him straight in the eye.

Harry looked at her and into her brown eyes he knew what she was saying was the truth and as much as he hated her being at risk and sacrificing herself to save him, but he knew she was stubborn and she would not change her mind nor be told what to do. ''I know Mione, I love you too you mean so much to me, I don't know what I would do if I lost you.''

Hermione smiled and hit him in the arm before laughing to lighten the mood a little ''Well your stuck with me, sorry I am not going anywhere.'' she smiled at him when she saw him laugh ''Right let's go to bed, we got Potion's first thing tomorrow.'' she grinned when she heard him moan and she pulled him up the stairs kissing him on the cheek she went into her own room she changed into her pyjamas and slipped into bed. She lay there for awhile thinking about everything and how she felt when Ron insulted and called Professor Snape names she couldn't explain it, she felt something in her anger and she wanted to defend him in front of everyone she didn't like how she was feeling she felt confused deciding it was nonsense she used her occlumancy skills to push the thought and confusion away as she allowed sleep to overtake her.