Chapter 2

Hermione was at a loss for words. How could she help him? Harry does not cry. He just doesn't. He was collapsed in front of her sobbing though. She had to do something! Deciding, she stepped forward and slowly lowered herself next to Harry.

"Harry? Harry?" she asked, rubbing on his shoulder gently in a motherly way. The next five minutes were just of her rubbing Harry's shaking shoulders as he sobbed into the floor of the Great Hall. His breathing finally started to even out and became less hysterical. She tried again.

"Harry. Sit up please?" and he did, his glasses falling onto the floor from his face as he did so. Hermione picked them up and gave them to the sniffing Harry.

"I'm sorry." were the first words out of his mouth.

"Sorry for what? Your fam- the Dursleys," Hermione amended again, "are horrible people. Why are you sorry?"

"Nothing." Harry said, wiping his nose and putting on a normal face. He then got up and made as to leave the Great Hall.

"Oh no you don't Harry James Potter. We're talking. Now."

(A/N): Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry to all the people who reviewed (5! O.O) and all the people that put my story on story alert (16! WOW). I never ever expected anyone would actually like/read my story. That's partly because I only read long/complete stories myself (if I can help it). That is why I didn't check back in. I've been reading all these fanfictions for these past months and didn't even think to check my profile. All of my (A/N)'s and responses will be at the end of the chapters. Check there for responses to reviews!

I swear I'll start writing frequently. Kick me in the arse if I don't. (Also, I'm from Calfornia. Sorry. No extreme Brit language for me. Only what I've learned from other fics and friends.)

This was wayyyyy short but I didn't think Harry would open up so quickly and this was the place to end it. Sorry. I hope I have time to write soon. Maybe make this a weekly thing? I'll check for more reviews/answers/story whatevers everyday though! I promise.

RESPONSES:

microwavable-butterflies: I guess sorry for not "updating soon" haha. I'm not sure if they are going to get together but I've always seen Hermione as more of a substitute mother. She likes to mother Harry and Ron.

Crazedreader, Hpfan224, and History: My Snape is going to be a snarky bastard still haha. He may come to regret his actions though. I doubt he'll become a mentor or a father to Harry even after this incident. I hope to include a scene where Hermione totally chews his ass out about the Veritserum. You saw her with S.P.E.W., how bad do you think she's gonna get for Harry- her best friend?

FireChildSlytherin5: Snape seems like the type to keep his word of course. He's a patient bastard too. Must be a result of Occulding.

loretta537: Thank you for your kind review. I hope to discover where this story goes too hahaha.