Lucius and Remus had a bit of a surprise for Harry. Though he was growing more comfortable and made friends he was still not comfortable with a full moon. Harry assumed he would be spending it with Fleur and Gabrielle at their grandmother's. He was right about that but Lucius would not be his only company. When Harry was given the journals his mind went to Hermione. Harry hoped like the twins and hi quidditch friends she would be loyal but he worried. He was hurt badly by the news of the other Weasleys. Hermione turned out to be just as worried about Harry.

Harry smiled as Lucius led him around to the back garden. He remembered the lemonade from last time he had come. He sure enough saw the three blondes around the table but he also saw a brunette. He would have recognized her even from the back of her head any where.

Harry stared in shock."Mione?"

Hermione stood and flew into his arms. "Harry, I was so worried."

Lucius explained Hermione had been pestering the twins. It turned out Albus had come to her trying to find out what she knew. She had her suspicions Ron was friends with Harry due to Albus but wasn't sure. Hermione had taken an oath on her magic that she wasn't a spy and was Harry's friend. Lucius made her take a second oath she would never reveal where Harry was. The oath was to protect her as it would protect her from vertiserum or legimency. Harry had been told he could write and he was safe here but they still took precautions. They were wary since being told Moody and the Tonks were followed.

Hermione and her parents usually spent time in France every year. The past few Hermione opted for the Burrow instead. A fight with Ron was the perfect cover to why she went for once. The fight had not been staged.

Hermione shook her head. "I can't believe Ron. He was all about how we had to both ignore you. He seriously insinuated you put an imperius on him for the ministry."

Harry paled as he slid into a chair. "I tried to make you stay behind."

Hermione was angry but Harry was hurt. Moody had not told them about the lunch but he really didn't have to. The twins and Fleur had both told him what they knew. He thought about when he was rescued in the flying car and spent so much time at the Burrow. He thought about the sweaters that he had been sent as well. He truly thought they cared about him. He found comfort the twins and Hermione did.

Hermione was using Gabrielle's room who was bunking with her sister. Hermione was happy to hear Harry was with Remus but she didn't know it all. Lucius assured Harry it was okay so he told her the truth about his dads.

Hermione was surprised but not as much as some may have been. "You know you are a lot more like Remus then we were told James was like."

Harry forgot to tell her "I am going to be an animagus and I took the potion. I will be a wolf."

Again little surprise for Hermione knew it suited Harry well. Lucius watched as Harry soon sunk into comfortable talk with all three. Even with new friends it never was missed that Harry was happy for old faces. He had been happy to see Draco and Severus at his party. Hermione had only the weekend as she had to return home. The school year was a week away and people would wonder if she didn't come back soon. Her parents thought she was visiting Fleur's family, which she was.

Fleur had never been friends with Hermione but the two got along now. Both could see what the other meant to Harry and were able to get along. Harry showed no reaction to the talk of school. He knew he could not go back when he came. He was happier with his dad, and safer from Albus and fake friends.

Hermione actually whispered to Fleur when Harry's face fell over Lucius leaving."Am I missing something/?'

Hermione hated going back to school without Harry. She had been best friends with Harry and Ron since the troll. She felt nearly as betrayed as Harry did by Ron. Both she and Ron had known the dangers when they went with him. Ron had been the one lookin for fame and glory like wanting to be in the tournament. Harry had never wanted to be in the tournament or any thing else they faced. And Harry definitely never wanted to have his friends in danger.

Hermione saw Ron on the platform but managed to avoid him. She knew it wouldn't last for he was a prefect with her. She wondered if he was made prefect to keep an eye on Harry. It was bull Harry had not been chosen because he was busy with the rest.

Ron finally cornered. "You can't still be upset over the little spat we had this summer?"

Hermione pulled her arm free. "You insinuated my best friend used unforgivable curses."

He had actually claimed the ministry covered it up for him. They all knew he should have been expelled over his Aunt. The news Harry would not be returning for school had not hit the papers. Hermione wondered how they would spin that.

Ron tried to look innocent. "I was angry he ran off. You know mum doesn't want me to have contact with him. Not a problem since he isn't here.'

Hermione was no fool." Your mother may only be protecting her kids but you are Albus' puppet. At least your parents cared about him in a way."

Before she could move past him he grabbed her. He reminded her other then Harry he was her only friend and she would be stuck with Neville. Hermione reminded him of his sister but she had no problem with Neville. Ginny was like her parents in she did not see Harry as family but was worried about him as a person. She cared a bit more then that since he saved her from the basilisk. Hermione was still not happy that Ginny had lied to Harry.

Hermione went off for rounds. "I am sure you will be the one who soon learns how lucky they were to have Harry around."