Chapter 1
Hermione's P.O.V.
I was on my way to my last class of the year when I was stopped by professor Dumbledore.
"Miss Granger, may I see you in my office please?"
"Of course headmaster"
I wonder what could be so important that he would want me to miss my last day of classes for the year for.
I followed him up to his office and was surprised to see that there were people waiting for us. Professors Lupin, Snape, and McGonagall took seats while Professor Dumbledore went to sit behind his desk.
"Please have a seat Miss Granger. Now you are here because for the past few weeks your professors have noticed a declining interest in your work and that you've become withdrawn from others and we've become concerned" Dumbledore said.
"I'm sorry."
"Please Miss Granger if there is something wrong, something that is bothering you perhaps there is something we can do." McGonagall said.
Great what am I suppose to do now. It's not like I can tell them the truth they have no idea what my life is really like. "Really Professor nothing's wrong. I've just had other things on my mind, but it won't happen again."
Professor Snape stood suddenly and said "I don't have time for this obviously Miss Granger is hiding something that she doesn't want us to know and I have classes to teach. I would prefer not to be interrupted unless it is something serious." And he left the room.
Up until now Remus had remained silent, but once Professor Snape had left he got up and came over to kneel in front of me and looked me in the eye and said," Hermione you know all we want to do is help even if the problem is or isn't school related. If something or someone is bothering you please let us help."
"Professor Lupin is telling the truth Miss Granger all we want to do is help." said Dumbledore.
I'm sorry but you're wasting your time there is nothing to tell."
Flashback
2 weeks ago
I was getting ready to take a shower when my owl Midnight flew through the window and dropped a letter on my lap. It looked as though the letter had been written in tears.
Sensing that something was wrong I carefully opened the letter and began to read…
Dearest Mia (pronounced my),
I am sorry to be writing this letter but I fear that Samantha may be dying. I received a letter from her sometime ago. She's is in the hospital. She informed me that her disease has progressed and that the doctors are no longer able to control or suppress it. I thought you needed to know because I fear it may mean that yours will no longer be able to be suppressed or controlled. I'm so sorry Mia I know how you wished a cure could've been found if not for you then at least for Sam.
Yours Truly,
Sister Teresa
The letter fell from my trembling hands and I burst into tears. I heard my roommate's footsteps and quickly hid the letter and ran into the bathroom to shower and prepare for class.
End Flashback
"Please Hermione. Professor Snape is right you're hiding something. Please talk to us, let us help" said Remus.
I stood up "You don't understand. You'll never understand. Just leave me alone." I yelled at all of them before running from the room and slamming the door behind me.
I lay in my bed that night wondering if I had done the right thing not telling my Professors, but they would have wanted to help and there's nothing that can be done. Unable to sleep I decided to write to Sam and find out how she was doing. Picking up paper and a pen I started my letter…
Sam,
Sister Teresa wrote me about what's going on. I can't believe I had to find out from her. How could you not tell me? We've always been honest with each other we've never kept anything from one another. I was so mad at you, but I guess you didn't want to worry me. In her letter the sister wanted to know if I had started to feel the effects of the disease again. In case your worried don't be, I haven't felt any yet. I promise to come visit you as soon as I get back to the muggle world, and I promise to set up an appointment for myself too okay.
Lots of Love
Mia
After I had finished my letter I sealed it in an envelope and set it aside to send it to Sam in the morning before the train left. Then I lay down and went to sleep.
The Next Day
I woke to the sound of Ginny yelling at me to get up. I rolled over to look at the time and realized I only had 45 minutes until the train left. I quickly got out of bed and got dressed for the day before heading to the owlery complete forgetting about Ginny.
"Hey Mione wait up."
I quickly turned around to face Ginny, "Sorry, forgot you were there for a minute."
"Apparently so", she said," So where are you going in such a hurry?"
"The owlery, I have to send a letter before getting on the train", I said.
"Oh, okay see you on the train then bye", she said before going to find the boys.
I quickly turned around and started walking again. Just as I was turning the corner I bumped into someone and we both went falling backwards. Just as I was getting back up I heard a cold voice say, "Ten points from Gryffindor Miss Granger do watch were your going." I looked up to see Professor Snape.
"Yes sir, sorry," I said before quickly continuing on my way, completely unaware that I was being followed.
As I entered the owlery I heard a noise behind me and quickly turned around but found no one there. I quickly found my owl Midnight and attached the letter telling her to deliver it to Sam.
On The Train
"Hey Hermione what are you doing this summer?" Harry asked her.
"Nothing much, you?"
"I'm going back to my aunt and uncles for a few hours then I'm off to number twelve Grimmauld Place."
"That ought to be fun."
"Why don't you come and stay with us this summer?" asked Ron.
"I can't right away but maybe later on okay?" I said.
"Why not what's so important that you'd ditch us for?" asked Ron in a cruel voice, much like Malfoy's.
"None of your business Ron" I snapped back.
"Fine then why don't you ..."
"Ron stop" Harry said.
"Fine!"
The rest of the train ride was in silence.