Author's Note: I do not own anything from the Harry Potter series. All rights belong to J.K. Rowling and here in the states Scholastic. Ms. Rowling is a brilliant author and I respect here vision and her couples. This fan fiction is Hermione and Harry. I realize this is not cannon, and WILL NOT happen in the books. I am not claiming it will. It is for this fanfiction only. So, keep in mind first two chapters are before Order of the Phoenix as well as Half-Blood Prince. Also, this story will have some Half-Blood Prince spoilers in it. I originally wrote it after finishing Goblet of Fire, but am now coming back to it. Once again, this fan fiction is H/Hr. Reviews are appreciated as well as constructive criticism.
Harry was deep in thought. The world was in turmoil since Voldemort had come back.
He was constantly being watched, to make sure he was safe. Even Hogwarts seemed quieter. Dumbledore looked older more strained. McGonagall wasn't as stern towards Harry; on the contrary she looked sometimes as if she'd hug him in a motherly way.
Harry was in the library, staring out the window.
"Harry you okay?" Came a voice behind him. It was Hermione Granger; she was the smartest witch in his year. After that small kiss on the check after his departure from the Hogwarts Express he had begun to have feelings for her.
"I thought you'd be off with Ron," He said gently.
"Why would I be with Ron?" Her eyes looked at him puzzled.
"I know about the letter he sent you this summer." Harry replied. Hermione's face dawned with understanding. She sat down next to Harry.
"I don't feel that way about him. I thought it was sweet of him to admit he liked me, but I
just don't feel that way. I like somebody else." Harry was about to ask whom when Ron came in the room.
"Dumbledore's about to make an announcement, common you two we're supposed to be in the Great Hall in five minutes!" Ron said, and glanced in Hermione's direction.
Harry and Hermione sat up and walked together in silence. Harry was concerned about his
Godfather, Sirius Black's safety. His name had not been cleared, and this would certainly bring him out.
"Hermione" Harry called out softly.
"What is it Harry?" She replied gently.
"I'm worried about Snuffles, I mean he'll be worried about me. I don't want him to come out of hiding." Harry said in a hushed tone.
Hermione shook her head. "Don't worry, I'm sure he's fine. He knows things are going to get sticky because of You-Know-Who. I don't think he'll make any sudden moves." Hermione assured him.
They entered the Great Hall together and sat down. Ron was trying to flirt with Hermione, who casually blew him off. Harry's green eyes were focused on a glum looking Dumbledore.
"Another year, and this one comes with unfortunate circumstances. Due to these dark days, no one will be able to wander the grounds freely as in times past. The rules of after hours will be getting stricter and visits to Hogsmeade have been postponed until further notice. You are to stay inside at all times unless other wise noted. Thank You." Dumbledore sat at the head of the table.
The new first year students glanced around nervously. The usual glam of the feast was toned down, and everyone was in a somber mood. The Hufflepuffs were the saddest of the bunch. The loss of Cedric Diggory had hit them hard. Harry had found out over the summer that he was in the running for Quidditch captain, but not even this thought cheered him. The feast had been postponed for a day, but now Harry was going to head back for the boy's dormitories and attempt to sleep.
Hermione walked along side him and he felt a small piece of something be slipped in his hand. He unfolded it and there written in ink was Hermione's neat handwriting bearing the words Harry, it was you.
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