A/N: I'm so sorry it's taking so long! I've been dealing with a couple things in my life, so I had to put this story on hiatus for a little bit. But now I'm back at it! Before we get to the story, I have a piece of info for Sandra.
Sandra, I completely understand that taking care of a child is immensely hard, but H and H would've no experience. They're both only children, and Dudley is around Harry's age so he couldn't have helped raise Dudley, so as I said before, I know that's it's hard, but they've no experience so I personally think that they would underestimate a little how hard it would be. I'm just trying to make it a bit more real. Thanks for understanding, and I appreciate that you told me about it, and thanks very much for the compliment.
Now, onto the story!
-At the Burrow-
"YOU BITCH," The howler screamed. "WHEN DID YOU EVER TEACH ME ANYTHING?! EVEN IF YOU DID, WHAT EXACTLY DID YOU TEACH ME?" Molly Weasley took a step back and grimaced. Suddenly, the voice changed from Hermione's to Harry's.
"I WILL GIVE YOU NO RESPECT WHATSOEVER! YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER NOR HERMIONE'S! THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE AT REDEMPTION. IF THIS CONTINUES, DONT EXPECT EITHER OF US TO VISIT THE BURROW AGAIN!" The ruby red envelope ripped itself so shreds right before Molly's eyes.
"Someone should teach those little devils a lesson. Loyalty potions should do the trick, maybe I should add some love potions as well...
-Somewhere in Europe-
"Crucio!" Petrigrew withered in pain. "You said you would protect it!"
"I'm sorry, master. I have failed you. I will protect the rest. That boy wasn't supposed to be a horcrux. I didn't know, master."
"You dare apologize?! Crucio!"
Pettigrew once again withered in pain. "Go, protect the rest. I'm sick of your screams."
-Back at Hogwarts-
'Are you ready, Harry?' Hermione thought. She heard, 'Yes, love. I'm almost done,' Almost immediately. It was a mere two minutes later that Harry came down with Neville Longbottom.
"Hi, Neville!" Hermione said cheerfully.
"Hi, Hermione," Neville said just as brightly as Hermione.
"Hey, love." Harry chirped before giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"Harry, Hermione, do you mind if I share a compartment with you guys," Neville asked nervously. "I understand if you don't want me to."
Before he could continue he was interrupted by Hermione. "Of course Neville! Why wouldn't we let you?"
Neville shrugged and gave the couple a shaky smile. "I guess I was just nervous." Just as he said that, a massive train whistle sounded.
All three of their eyes widened in panic. Terror etched on her face she shouted,"We're going to miss the train! Come on!" She grabbed Harry and Neville's hands and dashed out the door, their trunks rushing through the air behind them.
Five minutes later, the trio was safetly on the train, in one of the compartments in the back. "Thanks again for letting me sit with you guys." Neville said, a wide smile on his face.
"Anytime." Harry responded cheerfully. "Now, who's up for a game of exploding snap?"
About about halfway through the six-hour train ride, Hermione excused herself and headed towards the bathroom. Little did she know, there was someone waiting for her. Someone with bright blond hair, and dreamy blue eyes. Hermione stepped out of the small compartment and walked toward the end of the train.
"Hullo, Hermione."
Hermione quickly pulled her wand out and turned to face the voice.
"I've been waiting for you to come for a while now." The voice said softly and smoothly.
"Who are you?" Hermione called out with a shaky voice.
"Oh, me? Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you." A girl, maybe 12 or 13, stepped out of the shadows. She had wavy, light blond hair that barely reached her shoulder blades. She had wide, dreamy, blue eyes, and a slight smile. "I'm Luna, Luna Lovegood." The girl - Luna held out her hand.
"Hermione." Hermione stated as she shook Luna's hand, her wand in her other. She couldn't be too careful, after all. Especially after the several Weasley incidents.
"Why were you waiting for me?" Hermione asked.
"I know something that could be of use to you and Harry." The young girl whispered softly in response. The dreamy look still in her eyes.
"Can you tell me?"
"Definitely. Molly, Ron, and Ginerva Weasley are planning to dose you two with loyalty and love potions at the beginning of the next school year."
"How do you know this?"
"I'm best friends - or used to be, with Ginerva. I overheard her talking to Ronald about it."
"Thank you, Luna. Would you be willing to sit with Harry, Neville, and I for the rest of the trip?"
Luna's smile was brighter than the sun when Hermione asked that. "I'd love nothing more."
A/N: I know this chapter was much shorter and was of worse quality than my usual chapters, but I had to get something out here. I'm sorry I haven't been posting, I've been meaning to, but I've recently just come out of the closet at home and at my college and I've just been trying to sort that out. From now on, I'll be trying to update at least once a month. Thanks so, so, so much for all the reviews, follows, and favorites. It really means a lot to me. Thanks for reading!
DFTBA,
-The Runaway Witch :)
