Harry Potter Love Story (all of the plot and credit and characters except for mine belong to J.K. Rowling all credit from any HP material I use belongs to her not trying to make any money off of her work, all credit belongs to her and the director of any Hp movies that have passed and have yet to come)
After Hermione had left I couldn't help but feel ashamed, I mean, it was pretty much my fault that Colin, Nick, and Mrs. Norris were petrified; right. I had to find some way to get rid of the diary. The following week has been hectic, Quidditch practice has increased with our match against Hufflepuff drawing steadily nearer. We have been lucky that we were able to practice at all with Slytherin trying to take away our practice. But thanks to Professor McGonagall we can practice freely again. I still felt really bad about what's happened, and still feel like it was my fault. Man, if Harry and the others found out what I've done, blood hell I'd be in for it. Everyone would be angry with me, no, pissed off more like. First they'd call me stupid for continuing to write in the diary, even after finding out that it could talk back. Though I would accept that. Then they would possible yell at me,the quit being my friends, and then I would probably be kicked out of Hogwarts. Yep, I really screwed up. Today was the day of the Quidditch match, Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff. The game was taking place this afternoon, we sat in the changing rooms, listening to Oliver give his talk, I could tell everyone was tuning out Oliver's speech, he gave the SAME one every Quidditch game.
"Alright team, let's go." Oliver said picking up his broom.
Everyone did the same and we followed. Oliver stood next to Harry and I and said "Now be careful, stick to the plan, unlike the Slytherins Hufflepuff's aren't stupid. They're stronger, quicker, and smarter."
"Not to mention they're dead scared that Harry will petrify them if he flies anywhere near them." Fred said appearing next to me, making me jump.
"Are you alright Lupin? You seem a little jumpy." George said standing on the other side of me.
"Yeah, it's just that, with all the recent activities, whose to say someone won't be petrified while we're playing." I said truthfully.
"Uh, good point." George said with a slightly scared look.
"Hadn't even thought of that." Fred agreed, also wincing at the thought of falling threw the air, petrified.
"Boys almost never use their brains." I said.
"Hey." the twins said, making me snicker.
As we headed towards the pitch, you could hear the crowd that already flooded the stands, but we stopped when we saw Professor McGonagall heading towards us.
"This match has been canceled." Professor McGonagall said.
"You can't cancel Quidditch." Oliver said/protested.
"Silence Wood. Everyone return to the common room, Potter, Lupin the three of us shall find Mr. Weasley, there's something that the three of you should see." she said as everyone else left.
After we found Ron McGonagall started leading us to the hospital wing.
"What's going on?" Ron asked.
"No idea." Harry replied.
It was quiet as we entered the Hospital wing, everyone was probably heading back to their common room.
"Now, I must warn you, this might be a little bit of a shock." the professor warned.
She lead us to a bed, which had a petrified Hermione lying on it. She wore the same expression as the other victims, one of shock, surprise, and fear. Her hand was out stretched, and her fist wrapped around like she had been holding something.
"Hermione." Ron gasped in shock.
"She was found near the library, along with this. Do either of you know what it means?" the professor asked holding a small mirror.
We all shook our head no. Once again, this was my fault. That night after dinner all of us were in the common room where everyone was talking, waiting for someone to tell us what was going on. I stood next to Harry and Ron when Professor McGonagall came in.
"Attention. Due to recent events these new school rules will be effective immediately. Nobody is allowed to be wandering the school grounds after hours, everyone who is not traveling to class in a group must be escorted by a teacher, no exceptions. Now I must tell you all this, unless the person behind these attacks is caught, it is most likely that the school will be closed." she said before leaving.
As soon as she left everyone started talking and whispering.
"We've got to talk to Hagrid, we have to ask him about what happened 50 years ago." Harry said.
"But you heard McGonagall, we're not supposed to leave except for classes." Ron said.
"I think it's high time we get your dad's old cloak out again Harry." I said giving him a smile.
"You read my mind. We'll go tonight, when everyone's asleep." Harry said.