Silvaticus
Chapter 6
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Hermione was relieved to see that Ginny had saved her a seat at the table in between herself and Ron. She gladly took her place and began plating her food. Ron was already downing his seconds and moving on to his thirds while Harry didn't even look like he wanted to eat.
She couldn't help but giggle at the sight of her two beloved friends. This sound got the attention of Greyback who from that moment on refused to look at anything else but her. He seemed fixated on every little move Hermione would make and she was instantly reminded of Cormac McLaggen. Mcclaggen would be a welcome sight about now.
Hermione was doing her best to ignore him but it was downright infuriating. Never in her life has she been blatantly stared at in such a way. She didn't know whether to be flattered or insulted. Flattered! What, have I gone mental? God only knows what this man has done to girls my age. Possibly even younger than me.
She unconsciously shuddered at the thought and that movement earned her a grin from Greyback. Hermione excused herself from the table having lost her appetite and made her way into the living room to find Remus speaking with Mr. Weasley.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize anyone was in here." She said about to close the door behind her.
"It's alright Hermione. In fact, Arthur and I were about to tell you that we're going to be having a meeting right after breakfast. There are some important facts that need discussing." Said Remus in his professor-like tone.
"I'm – allowed to attend? What about Harry and Ron?" Asked Hermione.
"Yes… all three of you. In fact, everyone is going to come. Even Ginny." Mr. Weasley said.
The two men went back to talking to one another and Hermione left the room to look for Harry and Ron. She needn't look hard since her two friends were still in the kitchen; they were told about the meeting by Shaklebolt who had come to Grimmauld Place only seconds ago. Harry and Ron had moved from the middle of the table to the far right side, huddling together talking about the meeting.
"It's rather exciting," she said walking up to her friends, "Our first Order meeting."
"Yeah," responded Ron, "It's weird though. I mean…we're not members but it kind of feels like we given everything's that's happened."
"Everything's changed." Harry said bluntly.
Everyone from that moment on was quiet. Harry's right. Everything has changed. I never thought it would take this long to find the Horcruxes. Maybe this meeting will give us some insight on our mission. Hermione didn't want to tell her friends of the worries that she's been having for a while. She was concerned that they wouldn't be able to find all the Horcruxes in time and You-Know-Who will take over.
She felt disappointed in herself because it had always been up to her to figure out any problems they might have and because for the first time she was beginning to lose hope in their cause. Not that she didn't agree with what they're doing! Just…it seems like a lost cause trying to find all of these parts of You-Know-Who. She had done it year after year and now she was letting everyone down. I know how they've been looking at me. Harry and Ron are blaming me for not figuring out the hiding places. I can't do this one on my own.
Seeing that there were three extra chairs at the end of the table she chose to sit next to Harry. The three of them began to talk about their next strategy for the Horcruxes but they didn't become too absorbed in the conversation as members of the Order began pouring in. To her dismay, Greyback chose to sit in the end seat at the table which happened to be right next to her. There was little chatting as Remus began the meeting talking about how Dumbledore's grave was desecrated.
"We haven't been able to get near his tomb without getting caught so we aren't sure what he's after yet. Greyback, I believe you have some information for us." Said Remus.
"I don't have any specifics because the Lestrange witch doesn't like to tell me anything of importance," H e said resentfully.
"I overheard her talking to her sister a couple of days ago about putting up double security measures on her vault in Gringotts. 'Just as a precausion.' She only did this after the Dark Lord paid us all a visit mind you." He said.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked at each other because they knew what that meant; Bellatrix had something entrusted to her by You-Know-Who. He's the only person that she would protect. Hermione zoned the rest of the meeting out as she tried to think of ways into Gringotts bank. How were they going to pull this off? Diagon Alley is no doubt being constantly patrolled by Death Eaters. How could anyone ge –
"That's it!" she practically shouted forgetting where she was.
Everyone was staring at her now. Oh God! How embarrassing. They probably all think I'm some dolt. She was relieved to see the meeting went back to normal as people began speaking about the wizarding world's most current events. Out of the corner of her eye she could see Greyback staring at her again. Her little outburst had warranted his attention but she could tell he wasn't looking directly at her. Is he staring at my hair? Great.
"Do you find something interesting," she said in a hushed tone to Greyback.
"I was only wondering if your hair naturally stands straight up like that all the time or is it an indication that you're in heat." He said in the same tone.
Hermione ignored his comment and proceeded to say, "How would that show that I'm menstruating? I'm tired of your disgusting comments."
Before he could respond, the meeting was ended by Remus and the members began trickling out. Greyback rose and left the room leaving the trio to speak about Hermione's newest revelation. Hermione began to tell Harry and Ron about how they now needed to find out what Bellatrix was guarding so heavily in Gringotts.
"How the bloody hell are we going to do that?" asked Ron.
"Griphook!" they all said in unison.
"Goblins are tricky though," Ron said, "It's not going to be easy to get him to help."
"We don't have a choice. We're out of options at the moment. This could be our last chance." Hermione said.
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A/N:
Sorry! I'm sorry to all my readers that it took me so long to put up this chapter. It's been about five days or so but still.
I know… there wasn't much Fenrir/Mione interaction in this one but he can't always be at Grimmauld Place. He's gotta keep face somehow!
Jamberine: Here it is! I have to go read your chapters now. I haven't got the chance. Ooooh…plug time! I can't believe I didn't do this before.
ATTENTION READERS: If you enjoy reading my fic then you must take a peek at Jamberine's Recalcitrance. It's a splendid fanfiction about Fenrir and Hermione which inspired my fanfiction.
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