Severus decided he would speak to the headmaster after lunch he would ask him if he should take Granger on to help brew potions he really could do with the help being a double spy was hard work and time consuming. She is in the Order he wondered sometimes if she knew he was a spy, he shook the thought from his head and headed down to the Great Hall for lunch otherwise Albus or Minerva would be coming up and dragging him down with them. He sighed as he hated sitting around and the noise from the students was enough to give him a headache in fact, just thinking about it was giving him a headache. All he wanted to do was complete some brewing, then retire to his rooms for the evening, have a glass of fire whiskey and read a book but it would look like that wasn't happening any time soon.
Hermione was walking along to the library when she tried to remember the conversations she and Harry had overheard ''Why was Professor Snape telling Dumbledore he was a fool and that it was too dangerous? It sounds to me that he was against whatever was being planned? Is Dumbledore Manipulating Professor Snape as well? She snorted wouldn't put it past him Manipulative old goat I wonder if Snape is on our side if Dumbledore says he trusts him then he must be good right? I mean he may be a bastard to us in class, but he always seemed to be around when we were in danger and saving us like in third year? Hermione was getting closer to the library when she gasped is he a spy? He is in the Order we all heard him before we joined? And when we were being held with Umbridge he told her he didn't have and the truth serum witch would be a lie he was a potions master! Omg he must have informed them when Harry told him they had Sirius otherwise how would most the order and Dumbledore know to be there he knew Voldomort was using his mind and planting fake visions. Hermione couldn't explain how happy and warm that actually made her feel knowing that he must truly be on their side, she entered the library with a slight smile playing on her face as she smiled at Madam Pince.
''Good afternoon Madam Pince.'' she said smiling at the older woman she was the only one who Madam Pince would talk to she didn't like students because she was afraid they would ruin her books or mistreat them however she was fine eventually because she could see that Hermione looked after them she often watched the library if she had to pop out she was hoping that she would this lunch time she needed to go to the restricted section and maybe look at some that are sealed with magic but she couldn't do that with her here besides if Pince sees her go down that section she would be suspicious and tell seeing as it was always the three of them that ended up on a mission so she would think the would be planning seventh years were aloud down their but not many did.
Irma Pince was sat at her desk in the library when she heard the door open she smiled at Hermione as she walked in ''Afternoon Miss Granger, shouldn't you be at lunch you know it isn't good to be skipping.''
Hermione smiled ''Oh I know, I'm not hungry just wanted to do some studying and research nothing much I will eat dinner later, Harry made me promise.'' she made sure to give her the 'I have nothing planned' smile hoping it would work she mentally cheered as she saw Pince give a slight nod and smile back.
''you are not up to anything are you Miss Granger? And Mr Potter is doing the right thing making you promise it's bad enough when the exams are close you practically live here then.''
Hermione smiled and chuckled a little ''Yes I am aren't I.'' she smiled ''no I am not planning or plotting anything Madam Pince don't worry.''
''Right very well then. Would you just keep an eye on things here then if I go and have some lunch''
Hermione smiled ''Of course you go have lunch everything will be fine here.'' she watched as she headed for the door once she was gone Hermione looked up to the ceiling ''Thank Merlin for that'' she quickly cast a spell that would alert her if any Professors were close to entering the library it would give her chance to get out of the restricted section she often used the spell she went to her favourite table and put her books out and some parchment with a quill to make it look like she was studying she walked down to the restricted section and began to look at the titles.
Ginny saw that Hermione wasn't with Harry she frowned when he sat down, she asked ''Where's Mione?''
Harry walked into the Great Hall and sat down when he heard Ginny ask where Hermione was he just shook his head ''Your idiot Brother insulted Hermione in the worst way possible.''
''What's he done now?'' she sighed, knowing her brother was an idiot but the anger behind Harry's words had her thinking just what he said.
''Oh in COMC this morning we were looking after Thestrals me and Hermione could see them of course not many could witch they should be thankful for when Ron was jealous because we could see them and he couldn't Hermione told him that he should be glad he can't see them because to see them you have to have seen someone die and she feared that by the time the war arrives everyone will see them.''
Ginny wasn't surprised knowing her Brother was jealous of Harry he always was ''Right seems reasonable to me what did he say.''
Harry could feel the anger boil up inside him ''We were in potions when he turned around called her childish and asked why she walked off like that. Hermione told him because he was being stupid when Ron lost his temper and said why the hell would you be able to see them who did you see die was it one of your beloved library books did you loose one.'' Harry spat
Ginny sat their and listened to what went on she was staring at him with wide eyes and her mouth open she couldn't' believe Ron could be so cruel or that mean ''Bloody Hell, is Mione ok?''
Harry could see the look of surprise, anger and concern on Ginny's face ''No she isn't fine although she says she is right now she is in the library couldn't stomach lunch well one good thing come of this Hermione dumped your sorry excuse of a brother.''
Just then Ron walked up and was about to sit down but was shocked by the glare he got form his sister and mate he sat opposite he looked in Harry's eyes and was surprised by the anger that seemed to intensify as he was looked at he looked to his sister and saw that she also had a look or disgust and anger in them ''W..where's Mione to.''
Harry just ignored him and pulled food on to his plate he chatted with Ginny and some of the other's totally ignoring Ron because if he was to speak It wouldn't be nice.
Half an hour into the meal and Harry couldn't take it he could feel Ron looking at him he looked up and hissed in a low voice so no one would hear ''What!''
Ron reeled back a little because he was startled by the mount of venom that the word was spat out with ''I just wanted to know where Mione was? And I don't know why you're annoyed with me she insulted me and praised Malfoy''
Harry narrowed his eyes and leaned over ''Mione is in the library with her beloved books! And as for me being annoyed at you I am more than that I am beyond annoyed I am fuming how could you speak to her like that. You had no right to speak to her like that who the hell do you think you are she deserves respect as for her insulting you she was right and I agree Malfoy wouldn't even be seen acting like you was in class, he had his pride and reputation me and you are going to be talking about this some more later mark my words.'' Harry then leaned back and continued to talk about Quiditch with Ginny and the others.
At the Head table the spectacle had caught Minerva's Albus and Severus attention he was shocked to see the Potter boy lean over and judging by the looks of things some heated words were being exchanged he could feel the anger and hatred rolling of him in waves it shocked him he had never seen that before he guessed it was to do with Granger he looked around and didn't see her he looked to see the concern etched on Minerva's face ''well, fancy that Potter and Weasley having an argument.'' he couldn't help but wind the woman up.
Minerva glared at Severus she knew that today was going to be tough she knew all about her mother's death how her father had killed her mother she couldn't help but be a little relived that it wasn't Hermione who was killed she was surprised to find that Mark Granger wasn't Hermione's biological father but she respected Hermione's wishes to leave everything until the war was over she smiled at how selfless she actually was but now she was concerned she knew both Harry and Hermione were close like siblings any fool could see that ''Severus'' she said in a warning tone she turned to Albus ''Albus did you see that? I do hope Hermione is ok.''
Albus was concerned by the crack that was formed between the Trio he was pleased to see that Hermione was still as close as ever to Harry and he close to her and he wanted to slap the youngest Weasley upside the head he never wanted to do that before but he couldn't believe how jealous and childish the boy could be however this was not good he hoped that they would perhaps band together again if they end up doing something he needed his plan to work he had been preparing for this for quite sometime if they didn't sort it he would have to help and step in ''I think she is just fine Minerva I have not forgotten the anniversary she is probably in the library taking sometime to herself.''
''Yes probably but obviously Mr Weasley has done or said something to her for Harry to be so upset and angry with him?''
''Yes I have noticed that things have been tense between them if I am not mistaken some words were exchanged after their Care of magical creatures lesson. Don't worry, I am sure they will get through this they have had plenty of fall outs.''
Severus snorted ''Yes but this one seems to be the worse one yet even I know that Albus what should happen with things if Weasley keeps being the prat that he always is.''
Albus stared at Severus he knew he was against this plan because he wanted them safe, but he thought this is what would be needed however he did have a good point things were a lot worse than usual he glared at the boy for a moment ''They will come out of this just Fine my boy you'll see. If something should happen they will work together regardless.'' or so he hoped.
Severus just shook his head ''Albus I would like a word with you later I am hoping that Miss Granger could help me with some brewing for the Order or even do the ones in the hospital wing? She is a member after all and it would give me more time to plan things.''
Minerva clapped her hands ''Oh Severus she would be so happy my little know it all, but I thought you said she isn't any good?''
Severus rolled his eyes ''She is adequate if she can brew Polly Juice in second year she can brew blood replenisher and other potions.''
Albus considered it for a moment it would make things easier and Hermione would need to be able to brew some potions for their little mission ''Yes that will be fine my boy come to my office before dinner and we shall speak to her then.''
Severus bowed his head ''Very well Headmaster.''
Hermione was walking along the isles of the restricted section 'Come on, come on where are you' she continued to finger the spines lovingly as she went along 'hexes, curse and spells.' (nope) 'blood rituals' Hermione stopped Blood rituals that could be helpful after all Harry's blood was used to bring him back, she took it off the shelf and continued along 'Soul binding' (nope) ''This is bloody stupid there's got to be something... Hermione stopped her rant and noticed a book right at the end 'aha their you are' she quickly walked out of the isle and back to her table she sat down and began looking through the blood ritual book. Page after page she finally came to one that sounded exactly like harry described 'Blood of thy father'