"Hermione, geuss who the latest victim is

A/N: *Begins fighting an up hill battle to write this story* Sorry that took so long, but I became bored with it and also *Gasps* I have life.

Disclaimer: If you recognize it, it belongs to J.K.R. If you don't then it belongs to me.

"Hermione, guess who the latest victim is." Eilonwy said one afternoon in mid November while the two of them were studying in the library.

"Who?" Hermione asked. She was not at all interested in how many guys hit on Eilonwy, but like a good friend, she listened anyway. She and Eilonwy had become really good friends since the Halloween feast. For one, Eilonwy shared Hermione's study habits, and for another Eilonwy was one of those few people who you could talk about anything to, and would give you good, honest advice. The only thing Hermione didn't talk about with Eilonwy was Harry, and that was the one thing she needed to talk about most.

"Dennis Creevy." Eilonwy said proudly.

"But he's a 4th year!" Hermione responded.

"Yeah, I know. He is SO funny though!"

"Do you like him?" Hermione asked slowly.

"You know, I don't know. I really don't like anyone like that. Not yet anyway." She said thoughtfully.

"Good for you." Hermione said bitterly; "If you like a guy, all he'll do is break your heart!"

"Okay, spill." Eilonwy said.

" 'Bout what?" Hermione said innocently.

"Hermione Granger! Don't ' 'bout what' me! I know you far to well. Now, what's up?" Eilonwy said.

"I don't want to talk about it!" Hermione snapped.

"Getting something off your chest helps a lot." And then in a gentler voice she said, "Come on, you can tell me."

"I said, I don't want to talk to you about it!"

"Fine. Don't talk about it, but I'm here if you ever do want to talk."

They went back to studying. Well Eilonwy went back to studying, Hermione, on the other hand couldn't concentrate. "How come I'm stuck liking Harry?" She thought to herself. "Why can't I move on?"

Suddenly Eilonwy stood up and said: "God! I can't concentrate! Hermione, lets go for a walk down by the lake."

"That sounds good to me. Accio Cloaks!" Hermione said.

Just as they left the Library, two cloaks came racing down the hallway and stopped before Hermione. She grabbed them and handed Eilonwy hers.

"Wow! That's a neat spell, can you teach it to me?" Eilonwy asked hopefully.

"Sorry, I can't. It's a fourth year spell." Hermione said regretfully.

"Aw, too bad." Eilonwy responded, "First years don't get to learn any cool spells."

"They do to! You know how to perform a full body bind curse now. That a pretty cool spell."

"I guess so…" Eilonwy admitted. She then said, "Race you to the lake… GO!" With that Eilonwy was off.

"Cheater!" Hermione yelled and ran after her.

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Later, after Hermione had dried off, (Eilonwy had pushed her into the lake after having lost the race) she and Eilonwy were sitting in the Great Hall waiting for dinner. Eilonwy was flirting with the crowd of boys that surrounded her, and Hermione was starring at Harry.

But not just at Harry, at Natosha also. She had draped herself over Harry and was flirting dreadfully with him. Hermione was about to look away in disgust, when she saw Harry's eyes… how could you describe that look? It was a mixture of so many emotions: Sorrow, Grief, longing, pain, and fear; the fear was the strangest of all. But all were hidden by a blanket of happiness. A kind of happiness that no one should ever have to live though.

Then, for one moment, their eyes met, and Harry's eyes spoke to her. They said one word. "Help?" It was more then a statement; it was a question. Then she was bumped by a 2nd year and their gaze broke. When Hermione looked once more into his eyes, they were back to the way they had been before. Covered by that hellish joy.

Had she just imagined the way they had spoken to her?

Hermione then turned her attention to Eilonwy and the throng of boys surrounding her. Eilonwy was only in her 1st year, but was one of the most popular girls in school. She was right up there with Parviti, Lavender, and the finally graduated Cho Chang. She (Eilonwy) was also one of, if not the, prettiest girl in school. Her hair was elbow length and reddish gold in color, her eyes were a deep, dark bronze, and she tiny, about 4'7.

Almost every guy in school not already attached had asked her out, but she hadn't accepted any of them as of yet. Hell, she was only a 1st year! Hermione hadn't gotten asked out until her 4th year.

"Hermione you will not be jealous of Eilonwy!" She silently scolded herself.

Professor Dumbledore in the mean time had stood up and cleared his throat.

The students quieted down a great deal.

"Before we eat, I have a few announcements to make. As you know, we have been without a Defense Against Dark Arts Professor this year since Professor Blooden had that unfortunate accident with a vampire earlier this year. We regret to inform you that she will not be returning." He paused be for going on. "In light of that fact I have hired a new teacher. Professor Lupin will be arriving tomorrow morning." Here he was forced to stop because the Hall had broken out in exited chatter.

"Professor Lupin? Coming BACK?" Hermione could not believe it. Maybe he can talk some since into Harry.

When the hall had quieted down again he continued: "As I was saying, if any of you would like to meet his train please speak to Professor McGonagal. For those of you who recall Professor Lupin's problem, be reassured that it is under control and please do not frighten the younger students with it."

"As soon as dinner is over I'll go see Professor McGonagal about meeting his train." Hermione said to her self.

"My second announcement is from Professor Delcor [yes, Fleur] of Astronomy. She wishes me to inform you that on June 19th there will be a Celestial Alignment* of all 9 planets and the sun. The Ministry would like me to inform you that, because of, the Celestial Alignment no magic is to be done on June 18th, 19th, or 20th unless it is a dire emergency. The Alignment increases the power of a spell a-thousand-fold. Even the simplest spells like lumos are much to powerful to use. Lumos would light up the entire Great Hall and then some. You can not even imagine what more powerful spells would do. I repeat no magic on the 18th, 19th, or 20ths of June. I will again remind nearer the dates in question."

[The term Celestial Alignment I made up. I have no idea what it is actually called, if any of you know, please tell me in your review.]

"One last announcement: This year there will be a Yule Ball on Christmas Eve. Forth years and up only. Younger students may attend if accompanying a forth year or higher. CHOW DOWN!" At his last words food appeared on the table and the hall broke into exited chatter.

"A Ball!" Everyone was saying. "How boring." Hermione thought, "I'll only go if someone invites me."

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After the meal was over she spoke to Professor McGonagal about meeting Professor Lupin's train. She then went up to bed.

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A/N: I'm glad that's over. The next one will be out as soon as I write it (which won't be for a while). Sorry that was so short.

Thank You to:

becki~*, Star Fish, Strega Brava, Angel, Lene, Ally Kamiya, DarkAngel009988, Meriadoc, Kewl Jewel, Emily, Nikki, Calvin Potterson: Thanks for your great reviews!

askickerchic, Petra, Hedwig23: I did come up with a very obvious plot didn't I? But, no worries I am going to have a twist at the end.

Draco'sGirl: (in responds to your review for chapter 3) Ahhh… I don't think so, d/h makes me sick.

Niffler: Eilonwy is on of my favorite names too.

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