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Chapter 14

Throughout the whole class, Snape felt anxious. He did his best to keep a calm expression since, after all he had a reputation to defend. Hermione sat smugly in her seat, doing her work quietly. Snape watched her suspiciously. He decided he would talk to her after class.

Unfortunately, Hermione had other plans. She was among the first to exit her class and she had flipped her time turner the minute she stepped out. Snape sighed and sat dejectedly in his seat. Maybe later, he thought.

Later never came. For the next few days, Hermione purposely avoided him. She knew this was driving him crazy with anxiety and frustration. It was fun watching him scowl suspiciously every time the owls flew into the hall during breakfast.

It was 5.30 in the morning that Wednesday. Everyone was fast asleep except one suspiciously looking bushy-hair girl. She was creeping silently into the owlery with a rather suspicious heavy-looking bag floating behind her.

Hermione grinned mischievously as she cast a spell to tie the photos to the legs of every owl available. She sat back and watched the photos flutter past her, out of the bag, rolling themselves up and tied with a piece of string to the owls' legs.

About and hour and a half later, her task was done. Hermione informed the owls to send the photos to everyone in Hogwarts, including Filch. She then gave a nearby owl a pat and walked out of the owlery towards the Great Hall for breakfast.

Hermione was among the first few people in the Great Hall aside from Lupin. She greeted them with a wave and made herself comfortable at the Gryffindor table.

Remus looked at her curiously. She looked rather pleased at herself for some strange reason. He decided he'd find out since there was no one else to talk to. He got up and made his way towards the Gryffindor table.

Hermione was already deeply engrossed in her latest book "Advanced Psychology Volume 4" while munching on a slice of toast. Remus slid down next to her and tapped her on her shoulder. Starled, she dropped her slice of toast.

"WHAT?!" she yelled. The she looked at the person next to her. "Oh Professor, I didn't know it was you. Sorry" She apologised

Remus grinned, "Don't worry about it. My fault. Hey you know, you should really call me Remus, after all you're almost a collegue"

Hermione smiled and helped herself to another slice of toast. "Well then Remus, how are you this morning?" she asked.

"I'm fine, just a bit tired. You know why. I've got a question for you though" He said, talking quick as he saw students beginning to file into the hall.

"Really? Fire away" she replied.

"For some strange reason, you're looking rather pleased with yourself today. Might I enquire why is that?" He asked

Hermione smirked. "Well Remus, that is for me to know and for you to wonder about. Don't worry, all shall be revealed."

"Very well then. Have a pleasant day Hermione" Remus replied, looking baffled. He got up and made his way towards the teacher's table.

Within minutes, the hall was full of students and staff who were chatting and enjoying a scrumptious breakfast. Hermione glanced at her watch. Any minute now the owl post would arrive. A screech could be heard. And then the owls flew in. Everyone looked amazed as there was twice the usual amount of owls today. Both Snape and Remus glanced quickly at Hermione. She was looking very pleased with herself as she watched the owls drop their mail. Remus glanced at Snape who was suddenly looking paler than usual.

Almost at once, all the staff and students opened their mail only to discover that they had not received a letter but photo of....

A/N: First thing. I'm sorry but I've got exams next week so I won't be posting any more chapter till after the exams. Anyways, Thank you all for you wonderful reviews. Peace.