A/N: *smirks* Here I am with another chapter! LOL! Okay all updates may slow down as I just started back to school and my school work comes first… I will still try to update fairly regularly but this week alone I had 12 assignments due… LOL! *chuckles* I got them done fairly early this week except for three of them which I'm taking a break from to get this chapter out to you all… The updates for my other HP stories will also slow down but I will still try to get them updated as soon as I can… Now I'll let you get to the chapter… Hold on to your seat folks you're in for a ride…

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Albus sighed and looked at Minerva and then Pansy and back to Minerva. "Hermione has just found out that she isn't who she thought she was and who we all thought she was. In the letter her parents informed her that she isn't a Muggleborn like she and we all thought. Hermione is in fact a Pureblood witch. Not only that but I am guessing that the pain she is feeling is either from the fact that she has Veela in her or the Angelus in her. Tomorrow night at midnight Miss Granger will come into all her powers. From what I am understanding after reading the letter she will be part Veela and part Angelus as well as getting more powers than those two sides give her. We do not know what to expect because her parents didn't tell her in the letter. Also at breakfast the morning of her birthday she will get another letter stating whose heir she is. It turns out that Hermione is an heir to one of the four founders of Hogwarts."

Minerva gasped and her hand flew to her chest. "Dear Gods that poor girl. Why didn't she come to me?"

Albus shook his head. "I can't tell you that Minerva because I, myself don't know why. She only went to Severus earlier this evening and told him. Tomorrow we will need to set wards all around this common room as well as the hallway so that nobody can get in here. I'm not sure what to expect when it comes to Hermione's changes but I do know that I will do everything within my power to make sure that she is alright. Severus will be keeping a close eye on Hermione tomorrow evening and Mr. Malfoy and I will set up the wards. I know that we will not be able to keep Hermione from attending her classes tomorrow so we are going to have to keep an eye on her and if she looks like she is in pain then we will need to send for a pain relief potion. What you have learned tonight does not go out of this room."

Pansy who was sitting quietly sighed. "Poor 'Mione. After everything she has been through she is going to go through more. I have all of my classes with her so I'll help to keep an eye on her. What about Potter and Weasley do they know?"

This time it was Severus who shook his head and answered by saying "No they don't know Miss Parkinson and it will stay that way. Miss Granger said she didn't want them to know until after the change so we will respect that. Besides from what I have seen it seems as if Weasley has done or said something to upset Miss Granger and right now she doesn't need the added on stress."

Pansy nodded and then scowled. "I know what the Weasel has done to 'Mione and he's lucky that I haven't blasted him to hell and back already. In fact he's lucky that Hermione only told me and not Blaise or one of the Professors' what he has done."

At that Minerva frowned and looked at Pansy. "What has Mr. Weasley done to Hermione, Pansy?"

Pansy sighed and sat back on the chair she was in. "Weasel cornered 'Mione a couple days ago and had her pinned to a wall. He forced his lips on her and he might have done more but from what Hermione said a Ravenclaw caught him and pulled Weasley off of her. I just know that she was shook up that day and since then she has made sure that she is always walking with someone to whatever class she has or if she is going to the library. She also makes sure that she doesn't pass any alcoves because she is afraid that Weasley will do it again."

Blaise swore and snarled "That boy is dead! I told him once before to back off of Mia like that because she only saw him as a friend. I caught him one time trying to kiss her and her shoving him off of her when I came into our common room after patrols."

Minerva's eyes widened and she demanded "Why didn't you tell one of us about what Mr. Weasley has done?"

Pansy sighed. "'Mione asked us not to. She kept saying that Weasley didn't mean it. However I caught him following her this morning but I made sure he couldn't get close enough to her by having Goyle insult him so that gave her enough time to get away."

Albus shook his head. "We will keep an eye on that situation but if he comes near her again send word to Severus, Minerva or myself. As for classes I want you all to surround Hermione so that nobody else can sit near her."

Pansy, Blaise, Theo and even Draco all nodded and Draco said "I'll sit in front of her, Pansy can take her right side, Blaise can take her left side and Theo can sit behind her. We will make sure that nobody gets near Granger unless she wants to talk to them. As far as Weasley goes if he tries anything tomorrow I'll make sure that Severus gets word."

Albus nodded and then with a flick of his wand conjured up some cots. "I think for now we should all try to sleep. I think for tonight it would be okay if you Mr. Malfoy, Miss Parkinson and Mr. Nott sleep here. This way if Hermione needs us we are here."

One by one the three students nodded and Draco looked at Severus and said "I did grab some extra pain relief potion in case you needed it. I kind of figured that you would be staying to keep an eye on Granger."

Severus nodded but stayed where he was seated. "The Headmaster and Professor McGonagall are also staying just in case. We should get some sleep like Albus said because morning will come soon."

Draco nodded and stood up and walked over to a cot and laid down followed by Theo and Pansy. He saw Blaise head up to his bedroom and he sighed. He couldn't believe that he was willingly helping a Gryffindor but he also knew after what he witnessed earlier that he would do whatever he could in order to help Hermione. He saw the Professors' lay down and closed his eyes.

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Morning saw everyone in the common room still asleep when Hermione came out of her bedroom. She couldn't stiffle the chuckle that bubbled up in her throat at the sight that met her eyes when she finally walked out after taking a forty five minute shower to help loosen her muscles. When she saw Severus stirring she walked slowly over to him because she was starting to be in too much pain to even walk. "Excuse me Sir I hate to bother you but do you have another pain relief Potion on hand by chance? The pain is beginning to be too much."

Severus sat up quickly when he heard Hermione talking to him and he gave a nod and then stood up. He helped her walk over to a chair and sat her down before he walked over to the coffee table in front of the couch and grabbed the Potion. He walked back towards her and took the stopper out before handing it to her. He noticed as she took it that everyone else was awake and in the process of sitting up. "How are you feeling today Miss Granger?"

Hermione sighed and said "I feel better after the shower I took but the pain didn't go away. Once this kicks in I should be okay for classes."

Minerva who heard Hermione's comment said "Hermione if you want to miss today's classes you may. I don't want you to push yourself."

Hermione shook her head and replied just as Blaise came out of his bedroom by saying "I'll be alright Professor. I'm sure you, the Headmaster and Professor Snape already came up with a plan because you knew I wouldn't want to miss today's classes."

Minerva chuckled and nodded. "You are right as usual Miss Granger. Today you are to stay near Mr. Zabini, Mr. Nott, Miss Parkinson and Mr. Malfoy at all times. You are to sit with them at meals just in case you need something. They will also surround you in each class to make sure that nobody can get near you unless you tell them otherwise. However Hermione I want your word that if you start to feel wrong that you will alert one of them so they can get one of us."

Hermione nodded and said "You have my word Professor. Besides I have Transfiguration with you for a double and then a double Potions so you and Professor Snape will be able to keep your eye on me."

Minerva nodded and Albus said "At lunch time Miss Granger I want you to come up to the Head Table and let us know how you are feeling. If you need something before one of us just call for Dobby and he will let one of us know."

Hermione nodded. "Yes, Sir. I would like to go to breakfast though because I skipped two meals yesterday so I am kind of hungry."

Blaise swore at that and said "Mia you know that you can't be skipping meals. You are too thin as it is. As soon as Draco comes out of the shower we can go."

Hermione looked around and noticed that Draco was no longer in the common room and she shook her head. "I didn't even notice him leave the room."

Pansy chuckled. "He left as Professor McGonagall gave you your instructions. He will be quick about a shower so he shouldn't be much longer."

Hermione nodded. "Okay then."

Severus stood back up and said "Miss Granger if at any time you need a potion through the day make sure you come and ask me. It will not do you or your body any good to let the pain weaken you for whatever is going to happen tonight. You need all of the energy you can get."

Hermione sighed and nodded once more. "Yes, Sir. Thank you for the pain relief potion. I was starting to feel as if my body was on fire again."

Severus nodded and then looked at Albus and Minerva. "I will see you two at breakfast. I am going to go and change real quick."

Albus nodded. "Just use the floo Severus because that is what Minerva and I will be doing. We'll see you all down at breakfast in fifteen minutes. If you are late one of us will come check on you all."

Blaise nodded and said "We'll be there Headmaster."

Albus nodded and then after Severus stepped through the floo he let Minerva go before he, himself went. Once he was in his office he sighed and shook his head. He hated that Hermione was going through this and he hated not knowing what they needed to expect but he also knew that he would be keeping a close eye on Hermione all day. He made his way to his quarters and quickly changed and headed towards the Great Hall.

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Blaise and Hermione talked quietly while Theo and Pansy went to change. Ten minutes later Pansy, Theo and Draco were all back in the common room and ready to go. Blaise stood up and held his hand out to Hermione and pulled her up. "Give me your bag Mia."

Hermione shook her head. "I can carry it Blaise."

Blaise shook his head. "I know how much you put in your bag Mia and you don't need the weight right now with the pain you have been in. Please let me carry your bag."

Hermione sighed but before she could say anything Draco walked over to them and grabbed her bag and shouldered it and said "Come on you two lets get to breakfast. Granger you had better eat today."

Hermione snorted and lifted an eyebrow as she looked at Draco as they walked out of the Head's dormitory. "Why do you care Malfoy?"

Draco shrugged his shoulders. "I never said I cared Granger but you look as if a strong wind would blow you away so you need to eat. We have no clue what to expect tonight so you need to make sure you eat so you have energy."

Hermione chuckled and shook her head as she walked besides Blaise and Theo with Draco some what in front of them. "You and Snape are too alike sometimes Malfoy but alright I will eat."

Draco gave a curt nod. "Damn right you will. Make sure you sit in between Blaise and Theo at breakfast. Pansy and I will sit across from you."

Hermione nodded and took in a deep breath and let it out just as they entered the Great Hall and walked over to the Slytherin table. She looked up at the Head Table and saw Severus, Albus and Minerva looking at her so she gave a little nod letting them know she was okay before she sat down in between Blaise and Theo. She shook her head and laughed silently when Blaise, Theo, Pansy and even Draco put food on the plate in front of her. She just shrugged her shoulders and started eating and ignored the looks she knew she was getting. She only hoped that the rest of the day was this pleasant.

However as soon as she thought that she heard a voice from behind her shouting "'Mione what in the bloody hell are you doing sitting with the snakes?"

A/N 2: *smirks* yes yes I know I left it at a cliffy but this will be the last one for a couple chapters I do believe... Lol... Click the button and let me know what you think!