El Camach 28 July 2009

JKR, not me

Ch. 2 of "The Library"

Chapter 2

Hermione returned to the Common Room later than usual. Harry and Ron were sitting together in the best chairs in front of the roaring fire, their Potions essays clearly abandoned on the hearthrug. With the exception of a few students, quills scratching, and Crookshanks, the Common Room was empty.

As the portrait hole swung shut, Ron and Harry stopped their conversation and turned to see Hermione enter, heading straight for the girls' dormitory staircase.

"Well, you're back late," Ron said, yawning. "Did you find what you were looking for?"

Hermione blushed, but it went unnoticed in the fire-lit room.

"Oh, yes… Well, goodnight."

She turned and quickly ascended the stairs. The two boys exchanged puzzled looks. Finally reaching her dormitory, Hermione smiled as she let herself slide down the wooden door.