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Sorry for the long wait everyone. I had internet problems and the worst case of writers block for this story. I would also like to say that I have a Beta who right now is a little Busy but she is so awesome! I haven't' had her look over this chapter so forgive my mistakes.

I also wanted to remind everyone that likes Twilight, to please check out my story, Bree Tanner: A New Beginning. So without further ado, here is chapter 10.

Chapter 10: Unanswered

Hermione/Arabella's POV

After the short time I had with Draco in the Room of Requirement, I rushed back down to the Gryffindor Common room. I didn't want to leave Draco; Merlin knew I didn't want to stop kissing him. I walked into the common room to find Ginny sitting on the sofa by the fire place. The common room was empty. I didn't know what time it was. I walked over to her and sat down.

"Hey, Gin, are you ok? What did Harry do?" I questioned.

"Well, I told him that maybe Draco ran down to the Dungeons. He ran down there but then he came back up about 5 minutes later. I followed him in here and then he ran up to his room to get that bloody map of his." She paused, looked at me, and whispered, "B-Hermione he saw that you weren't in the girl's dormitory. I chased him down here; he was worried you got kidnapped. I told him he was being crazy, that maybe you went down to the Prefect's bathroom. He said your name wasn't anywhere on that stupid map. He ran out of here with his invisibility cloak. I tried to stop him but I didn't know where he went!"

"Ginny, I'm back. It is ok we can deal with him when he comes back. Did he say anything else?" she shook her head. "Alright, where is Ron?"

"He was with Lavender after dinner they came in here after Harry left. They snogged in the corner for a while then when up to bed." She explained.

"What time is it anyways?" I looked at my watch in was after 11, "Where in the world could Harry be?"

"I don't know he's been gone for a while. Do you think he ran into Dr-Malfoy?" she said.

"I don't think so. I'll ask Dobby to see if he can find Harry." Just then we heard a loud pop and Dobby was in front of us.

"Miss Hermione wishes to speak with Dobby." He said.

"Yes, Dobby, I need you to search the castle for Harry. Tell him I need to speak with him, but do not say anything to anyone."

"Yes, Miss Hermione," and he was gone with another loud pop.

Ginny and I sat in silence for what seemed like hours. I checked my watch and only 20 minutes had passed since Dobby left. My mind was racing and it would stop. I was hoping Harry hadn't found Draco, which was the last thing I needed. I was also hoping he didn't get caught out of bed after curfew. Ginny kept fidgeting; she was playing with her hair. I got up and paced back and forth. Then with another loud pop I saw Dobby standing in front of me.

"Miss Hermione, I found Harry Potter, miss he is on his way," Dobby said and I let out a sigh of relief.

"Thank you Dobby, you may go." I said and with a loud pop he was gone again.

About five minutes later, the portrait opened and it didn't seem like anyone came in but I knew it was Harry.

"Harry, quit with the games. Where in the name of Merlin have you been?" I questioned, and he threw off the cloak.

"I was looking for you. I saw Malfoy leave the Great Hall right after you. I thought he was going to hurt you. Where did you go?" he replied.

"I decided to go for a walk. When I came back Ginny said you had left and hadn't come back." I said playing as if I had no clue what was going on. He shrugged his shoulders, said good night to Ginny and me and then went up to bed. Ginny and I both relaxed and walked up stairs to go to bed. Ginny told me on the way to bed that they had Quidditch practice on Monday evening. I told her I would be there to watch. I was wondering if maybe I would be any good at it now that I knew I was more powerful. I had played with Ginny, Ron, and Harry over the summer at the Burrow, but I stunk. I went to bed that night thinking about Quidditch seriously for the first time in my life.

(Flash-forward to Noon Monday)

As I was sitting at the table for lunch on Monday, all I could think about was the flying lesson I had with Ginny the day before. It was wonderful. I was flying so fast and I didn't feel scared once. We were tossing the quaffle back and forth. Harry and Ron didn't go with us because they had to finish the homework they had left for the last minute. I wasn't really hungry so I just pushed my food around the plate.

"Mione, what's the matter?" Harry asked me bringing me out of my day dream.

"Nothing, I'm fine. I'm not really hungry. How is Katie doing?" I asked. Katie had gotten hurt over the weekend because she had fallen off her broom.

"She is doing better, but Madame Pomfrey said that she can't play this weekend. She said Katie is still a little scared about getting back on her broom. We are going to have to find someone to replace her." He stated.

"Harry, why don't you let A-Hermione take Katie's place for the game? I was practicing with her yesterday." Ginny interrupted.

"Um, Ginny do you think that is such a good idea? I can't exactly just put her on the team anyway she would have to try out." Harry said not having faith in me. He had to hold try outs because Dean didn't want to step up and play. He was mad that Ginny had dumped him.

"Fine, I can try out. I don't like how you have so little faith in me Harry. I have gotten a little better." Ginny smiled at my comment knowing that I was being sarcastic.

"Alright, today after classes we will have try outs." Harry told me.

"Ok Ginny and I'll meet you after class." I told him then picked up my bad and headed to my next class.

Classes went by very quickly. I met Ginny in the girls changing rooms at the Quidditch Pitch. We changed quickly and made our way to the field. The boys were already playing around on their brooms. Ginny had asked Katie if I could borrow hers for the match. She had agreed saying that she didn't want to come near it yet. Harry and Ron landed in front of us.

"Hermione, are you really going to try out?" Ron said laughing.

"Yes, Ronald." I said sternly.

"Alright let's go then; you are the only one trying out. Well Lavender tried and failed miserably. She couldn't get more than five feet off of the ground." Harry said and Ron huffed. Ginny and I giggled.

"Let's go then." I said confidently.

"Ok, Ron, get to your position. Hermione if you can get the quaffle passed Ron 4 times; you'll be on the team. Ready. Set. Go."

Ginny and I kicked off from the ground. Harry tossed Ginny the quaffle; she zoomed in and out of the stands and avoided hitting one of her team mates. I chased her and as we came up to Ron she tossed it to me. I caught the quaffle raced as fast as I could toward Ron. I could hear Ginny tell me to watch out because Harry was coming up behind me. I pushed myself to go faster. I tossed the quaffle as hard as I could and it made it through the ring before Ron could stop it. Ginny and I cheered as did the few people watching from the stands. I managed to do it three more times. Then Ginny and I made our way back to the center of the pitch. We touched down and so did Harry, Ron, Demelza, Jimmy, and Ritchie.

"Wow Hermione, where did you learn how to fly like that." Jimmy questioned.

"Yeah, you were awesome. With you and Ginny on the team we can't lose!" Demelza said excitedly.

"Thanks everyone, I guess I had a really good teacher." I turned to Ginny. "Thanks Ginny," she nodded her head but we both knew why I was so good all of a sudden.

"Congratulations Hermione. I guess you are on the team. Alright everyone let's get to work," Harry said sounding as if he was annoyed.

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That night in the common room, I was still getting congratulated. I was so happy I could play in the game against Slytherin. I sat in my favorite chair by the fireplace and finished the little bit of homework I had received from my classes that day. After I was finished, I returned all of my books and materials to my bag and headed upstairs. As I walked up the stairs I thought about what my parents and Draco would say when they find out that I am now a Chaser. I hurried to my room and took out my quill, two pieces of parchment, and a book to write on. Ginny was still up but Lavender and Parvati were asleep. I tore a piece of parchment and wrote down a note for Ginny.

Gin,

I'm going to write to my parents and tell them I made the house team. I want to ask them a couple of other things too. Should I write a note to Draco?

I quickly folded the note and tossed it to Ginny; she quickly wrote down a response and tossed it back.

Yeah Mione I think that's a great idea. What are you going to ask them? I think you should write to Draco, you can send it to him right after. Blaise showed me the spell they used to send the letters to us last week.

Do you think Draco will be mad? I'll show you the letter before I seal it. I'm glad you know the spell, that way Draco can find out from me that I am going to play on Saturday.

I don't know. Blaise was asking if I could let someone play in my place. I told him he must be going mad, I love to play Quidditch. He said he just doesn't want me to get hurt. You know how the other Slytherin's are when they play, they show no mercy.

Yes I know. Remember when they pushed Angelina Johnson into the stands. I hope Draco isn't mad.

I tossed her the note one more time and went to work on letter to Draco first.

Draco,

I'm sorry for writing to you so late. I had to tell you something very important. I tried out for the House Quidditch team today. I made Chaser. Katie Bell was injured and is too afraid to get back on her broom. She's going to let me borrow hers for the match this weekend. I wanted to tell you before you found out from someone else. Please don't be mad at me. Draco, please write back right away. Ginny told me the spell that you and Blaise used to send us the other letters. And don't forget to call me Hermione in the letter, as much as I don't like that name, so that we won't have to worry if someone finds the letter.

Yours Always,

Hermione

I finished my letter to Draco, folded it, and tapped it with my wand. It immediately disappeared. I sat for a few more minutes, silently thinking about what I needed to ask my parents. I had so many questions and I knew that most of my questions would be answered over Christmas break. I guess I should just start the letter by telling them I'm the new Chaser, I thought.

Mother and Father,

I'm sorry for writing to you at such a late hour. I wanted to tell you that I tried out for the house Quidditch team and I made Chaser! I am so excited. Although I wish I was on my true house team. I know I don't belong in Gryffindor. I belong in Slytherin. Daddy I know why you and Momma left me with the Granger's that you were only doing it to protect me. I forgive you but I am still upset that I was left with them for so long. Why couldn't you come and get me? When I got the other powers you bound back, I felt angry. I felt like I wanted to hurt someone. Is that normal? Mum, did you and Daddy really mean what you said? Daddy, if you really are the way everyone describes you I won't be mad but I need to know. I have a feeling something bad is going to happen. I know that if something happens that I am on your side, Ginny would be as well. Ginny is my best friend and I know she feels the way I do about most things. I just need to know these things. Good night I'll see you soon.

Sincerely,

A.M.R

I folded the letter, sealed it, and once again tapped my wand and it instant vanished. I lay back on my pillow and hoped that neither my parents nor Draco would be upset with me. I looked over at Ginny and she was reading a book. I started to stare of into space thinking of how my life has changed when I heard a pop and a letter was floating in front me.

Dear Hermione,

I am not mad at you. I am a little afraid for you. You know what the Slytherin's think of you. Well, the Hermione you. They would love the other you. I wish you were in Slytherin as you're supposed to be. I couldn't sleep anyway. I'm glad Ginevra showed you how to send me the letter. Blaise is head over heels for her. He would tell her anything she wanted to know just to see her smile. I wish I didn't have to call you Hermione. But all of that will be behind us soon. Please be careful. I don't want your dad to hurt me if you get hurt.

Yours Always,

Draco Malfoy

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Arabella/Hermione's POV

I still hadn't heard from them when I went down to breakfast this morning. It has been 3 days. Today is Thursday. I haven't spoken to anyone very much. The more and more I thought about it the more I felt as though my parents were mad at me. I went to my classes not really as interested as I usually am. Maybe I made the wrong decision to join the house team. Maybe the letter didn't make it to my parents. What if someone got the letter and now someone knows The Dark Lord has a child! I thought to myself on my way down to lunch. I sat once again in silence. I wasn't very hungry and just picked at my food.

"Alright, I can't take this anymore. Mione what is wrong with you?" Harry asked snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Nothing Harry, I'm fine." I lied.

"No your lying to me. You haven't been eating. You're not acting like yourself. Tell us what's wrong and we can help." He can be so pushy.

"I said I'm fine!" I almost yelled.

"Liar!" Ron yelled.

"Harry, Ron I'm fine there is nothing wrong. I'm just a little stressed ok. I'm worried about my classes, about Slughorn's little dinner party tonight and about the Quidditch match on Saturday." I said sternly as I got up from the table, "I'm a big girl I can take care of myself, all right?" I started walking away before I could see or hear their answers.

I felt bad for blowing up at my best friends at lunch but I couldn't handle their questions. I'm not fine. I'm the Dark Lord daughter. I haven't heard from them since I met them last Saturday. Now I have to play nice and pretend to be the daughter of muggle dentist's. I have to go to Slughorn's little party tonight with Harry, Ginny, Draco, and Blaise. And others are going I'm assuming. I walked up to the library. I needed to relax.

The rest of my day has gone by way to fast. I went up to the girl's dormitory and got dressed for the party. Ginny and I walked down together. I hated that I had to pretend that Draco and I were enemies. We haven't seen each other since we kissed in the Room of Requirement. Draco looked so handsome tonight. I wanted to snog him senseless, but I know I cannot do that right now. Dinner was pretty quiet. Slughorn asked about everyone's parents and what they were doing.

"Miss Granger, what do your parents do in the muggle world?" Professor Slughorn asked pulling me out of my daydream.

"Oh…um… My parents… they are dentist's," I stated, but when I saw the look of confusion on everyone's face I continued, "They tend to people's teeth. They are a form of healers in the muggle world."

"Fascinating, and is that a dangerous profession?" He questioned.

"No, not really." I answered.

He looked down disappointed. I really didn't care because my parents weren't really dentists. And only Ginny, Draco, Blaise, and I knew the truth, which is probably why Ginny giggled and Draco and Blaise smirked when I spoke. After dinner Harry hung back to speak with Slughorn and Ginny raced off to have some private time with Blaise. I walked slowly along the corridors. The sky was clear tonight and I stopped at one of the windows to look up at the stars. I was getting lost in my thoughts again when a hand covered my mouth and another snaked around my waist. I tried to scream but it didn't help anything. I tried to pry the hand off of my mouth but nothing worked. I was being dragged to a stairwell and was against the chest of whoever was holding me captive.