Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
I'm so perplexed
With just one breath, I'm locked in
Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
I'm so perplexed, oh, that it's almost shocking
I know, I know you know you're scared
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your body, yeah
They won't, they won't, they won't be careful
But I guess that you don't know me
Close – Nick Jonas Ft Tove Lo
Harry and Draco shared a wary glance as Severus glared at them.
"What do you mean she isn't here? Where else would she be!" he snapped.
Draco shrugged. "Last we saw her was at lunch. Said she was going to use the free period to study. Didn't specify where she'd be."
With a growl of frustration, Severus stormed out of the room as quickly as he'd stormed in. The boys looked at each other again.
"Map?" asked Draco.
Harry frowned towards the empty doorway and nodded. "Map."
Crashing, hit a wall
Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reaching out
I call your name but you're not around
I say your name but you're not around
Don't Let Me Down – The Chainsmokers ft. Daya
The forbidden forest was quiet. Peaceful.
Hermione walked and walked and walked until her legs started to burn with overexertion. Only then did she turn and head back towards the castle.
It was late, but the only class she had the next day wasn't until after lunch. She could sleep in. It gave her an excuse to avoid the Great Hall.
When she'd successfully snuck back into the school and up to her dorm, she had no idea what time it was, only that the boys had long since gone to sleep. Somehow managing to feel just as left out as she'd felt when she left, Hermione laid down and closed her eyes.
Sleep came slowly and chose to be as restless as her waking hours had been.
A/N: This isn't the last short chapter (12 is the next one), but it is the shortest of them all, which is why it's a Sunday bonus chapter. (I felt like I'd be jipping you guys if I posted this on Tuesday).
Love you all, as always.