Chapter 9: A Sigh Of Relief

Slytherin Common Room

"So where did they go?" Pansy asked Crabbe.

"I've got no idea," Crabbe said. "Do I look like it's my job to watch over Snape?"

Pansy went red.

"Yes, it is," she snapped. "The Dark Lord is going to be angry when he finds out that Snape and that Granger Mudblood got away."

Crabbe grumbled.

"What was that?" Pansy snapped.

"Nothing," Crabbed lied.

"Good, it better not be," she snapped. "Now if you two don't mind, I'm leaving. See you in a couple of hours."

And she was gone.

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Gryffindor Common Room

Hermione's owl arrived for Harry just as he was about to leave for dinner. He took the letter and read:

Dear Harry,

I'm writing to you so that you don't get worried and think that I've been captured by Death Eaters or something. I'm in Rome with Severus and were staying with his half-blood relation, Thomas Snape. It's so wonderful here and I promise to bring loads of cakes and candies.

Sincerely,

Hermione

Harry smiled as he put the letter away. At least he knew that Hermione was safe.

When Harry left the common room he headed down to the Great Hall to tell Ron that Hermione was alright, but he noticed that Ron wasn't there. He sat down next to Lavender, who looked up from her meal.

"What's wrong, Harry?" Lavender asked.

He looked at her.

"Ron's not here," he told her. "And we know that Ron doesn't miss the chance to stuff his face."

Lavender suddenly became as worried as Harry was.

"Maybe he's in the bathroom," Lavender suggested.

"Maybe," Harry said slowly. "But I've got a bad feeling that something isn't right."

Lavender frowned.

"Hay, did Hermione write?" Neville asked.

Harry turned and nodded.

"So where is she?"

"In Rome, with her husband," Harry said.

Lavender suddenly became excited.

"Oh Rome, now that's romantic," Lavender said. "I went there when I was little and oh I had a wonderful time."

"Ya, my gran when there when she was younger," Neville said. "It's a very nice place! I think Ron would like it. It's full of food."

Lavender laughed.

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Rome

"Hay, look at this book," Hermione said, pulling an old copy of ancient Celtic magic and showing it to Severus.

He took it.

"This is nice," he remarked. "But I didn't think you were into ancient magic."

Hermione laughed.

"I'm into all forms of magic," Hermione said.

Severus became thoughtful.

"Well then, I've got the right person for you to meet," he told her. "Follow me."

And he dragged her away.

Note: I wonder who Hermione is going to meet. Anyway, we find out what happened to poor Ron and Harry decides to check up on the Snape's.