Hermione gave the password to the portrait And entered when she got to the common room she smiled at Harry he was sitting on the sofa playing a game of solitaire that she had showed him one time Hermione laughed witch got him to look up at her ''Having fun?''
Harry was playing a game of Solitaire while waiting for Hermione to get back she had showed him how to play he had heard of it and poker seeing as he lived with the Dursely's and Dudley liked to play cards he jumped when he heard Hermione ''God Mione you scared me.'' he smiled ''and yeah well you were out and I was bored want to play a game?''
Hermione decided that she could use this to talk to him knowing that if he is concentrating or doing something he likes he is more likely to be open minded and listen ''Go on then one game can't hurt'' she walked over and transfigured a proper table to play on she looked at him ''What may as well play properly.''
Harry laughed he was pleased that Hermione was playing with him he set up the cards and the began to play a game of gold fish when he looked up only twenty minutes into the game he raised his eyebrow ''Come on out with it what you want to talk about and I promise to listen?''
Hermione looked up at Harry and smiled he knew her so well ''Ok, well on my patrol I found a first year crying near the kitchens I thought it was someone messing about as usual but it wasn't so I sat and chatted with them.''
Harry was listening to Hermione while playing ''Oh right what house? And are they ok now?''
''Slytherin house now don't laugh Harry he was genuinely upset when I asked him what was wrong he got defensive told me he wasn't crying because it is for weak people I think he may be abused when I persuaded him that it isn't stupid to be upset we had a conversation.''
Harry looked up shocked his mouth was hanging open ''You found a Slytherin, a crying one?''
''Yes Harry I did.'' she said narrowing her eyes at him ''And he has told me he doesn't want to fight in this war he want's it to end he Is scared of becoming a death eater when he is older and that his father will make him because he his one the father also killed his Mo..mother because she refused him the boy was one at the time he want's to run get away from it but he knows he wouldn't have anywhere to go nor protection if his father found out and he is scared of his own house the older ones in particular he said quite a few first years are scared and wished they could escape.''
''So you're telling me you fell for that sob story'' Harry said not wanting to believe her.
''Yes Harry it is true, I looked into his mind, I know I could get into trouble if anyone found out but he never knew and he is scared Harry he wants protection. I asked him If he did would he leave and he said he would, he want's to have his own life be himself not live up to his Father so I was thinking perhaps I could talk to Professor Snape and then Dumbledore with your help and see if we can get him help.'' she held her hand up. ''And before you say anything bad about Professor Snape don't because he is on our side he is loyal to Dumbledore think about it he has jumped in front of Remus when he was formed to protect us and he has helped other ways too including fifth year who do you think alerted Dumbledore and the order they wouldn't have come otherwise.''
Harry sat there as he listened to her he was surprised with what he was hearing he didn't want people to die either and he didn't like Slytherin just Malfoy and the others in his group because they were and are total bastards towards him and Mione along with there parents trying to kill them at each turn. But when he thought about Snape, he hated to admit it, but he might be on their side although he still hated the git he has made his life hell since first year as well as Hermione's but he trusted her judgement ''Fine. Talk to snape see what he says and then we will talk to Dumbledore perhaps we can include him in the DA or something we could do it for any genuine students who are scared offer protection.''
Hermione beamed at Harry and hugged him she was just glad that she could possibly help the boy now she would have to talk to Snape and she hoped he wouldn't' take it as an insult or as an attack on him or take it personally because he may be a spy and wanting her help with potions but he could still be a right snarky git and she didn't want to upset him she was hoping that perhaps they could become equals or something like it.
''Excellent we could save some more students. I know we can't save them all but the ones who want it, then we can provide the help for them you know if it goes well you will have to be involved with Professor Snape. Perhaps you could be civil to him for my sake?'' now she was just hoping Harry would agree.
''You want me to be nice to the man who has made mine and your lives hell since our first year?'' Harry asked in disbelief.
''Yes because he is innocent, he is on our side Harry he is loyal to Dumbledore and you know deep, deep down he isn't the bad guy in this?'' Hermione said looking him straight in the eye.
Harry didn't know what to say to that ''Fine I will be civil to him and I will be involved with him if it is to do with Slytherin's or something else like it but don't expect me to be friends with the guy.'' he said sternly just the thought of them being friends made him shiver.
Hermione smiled at Harry '''Thank you so much it means so much to me Harry I really do think he is the good guy''
''Mione you are too forgiving and trusting sometimes.'' Harry said smiling at her was pleased to see a smile on her face.
''Yes and you love me for it that's what makes me such a good judge of character and responsible unlike some.'' she said smirking at him just as she placed her last card down ''I win'' she laughed.
Harry sighed ''Oh come on no fair. You played this more than me?''
''No don't be silly Harry, I am just awesome at this game.'' Hermione said laughing at his put out look.
''Fine play a game of chess with me then?'' he asked her knowing she was crap at the game.
Hermione laughed ''You know I can't play the game properly.'' she said but when she saw him give her the puppy dog eyes she couldn't say no ''Stop you know I hate that look.'' she mock scolded him ''Fine one game and then I am off to bed I got my schedule and I start tomorrow after charms and DADA.''
Harry jumped up and got the chess board set up he looked up and smiled at her ''Oh what days are you going to be with him?''
''Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday he is giving me Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday off.''
''Why so many days?'' Harry asked in shock with how much work she will be doing.''
''Because we don't have many lessons on those day's that's why and I am way ahead of most so it doesn't matter so much. and it is important if I want to brew potions it will take a lot of time. So I got to go to him tomorrow, however he is letting me go for our detention.'' she said chuckling a little.
Harry groaned ''Ron's going to be there, you know?''
Hermione sighed ''Yes but I think he will behave himself, seeing as Professor McGonagall is there and he is not that stupid to piss me off again Harry.''
Harry agreed, although when he looked at Hermione, he could see she was thinking the same as him and asking the same question what's to stop him messing up again. He is a pro at saying the wrong things and never knowing when to shut up. He just sighed and thought tomorrow's detention is going to be a tense affair. He knew Hermione was thinking the exact same thing as he settled down to play a round of chess.
After three rounds of chess and seeing Harry victorious on all three rounds she decided to call it a night ''Right well done you won now were equal I beat you three times with cards and you beat me with chess I think I am going to bed busy day tomorrow'' Hermione said, getting up off the couch she leaned back and heard all her back click she saw Harry grimace she knew he hated the sound of her popping her back like that.
Harry laughed when he heard Hermione's back click he cringed ''Gods Mione do you have to do that?''
''Oh please it don't hurt you know and I can't help it.'' she smirked ''What about you. do you have to bite your nails all of the time? Do I ask why you have to do that all the time? Honestly your like an old woman.'' she said laughing at the face, he pulled she quickly summoned her camera from her room and took a picture of his face ''Say cheese.''
Harry narrowed his eyes at Hermione ''Oh ha ha very funny Hermione.'' he said in a sarcastic tone.
''Why thank you I am quite funny.'' she chuckled at his raised eyebrow ''This picture will be the one to show my little nieces and Nephews.''
Harry rolled his eyes ''What makes you think I will have any children or give you any Nieces or Nephews? for all I know you could be the one to give me Some nieces and Nephews.'' he said raising a challenging eyebrow at her.
''I don't think so Harry. Besides i got to find someone who can hold an intelligent conversation with me and be honest Harry who would want me? Plain, boring scarred Hermione the bookworm and brightest witch of our age.'' she said shaking her head ''No you will defiantly make me an aunty before I ever make you an uncle if I ever get the chance'' she said, laughing ''Oh and you want a Quiditch team so you would have to start early if I had any I would only have two, maybe three at a push.''
Harry frowned when Hermione finished talking he didn't like how low Hermione's self esteem was he thought she was beautiful and a limited edition anyone who managed to win Hermione would be one lucky son of a bitch. It is bloody hard to find a witch who is as funny, brilliant, Brave, intelligent, caring, loving, forgiving not judgmental and sees the best in people regardless of their past add in loyal and you got one heck of a catch. If he thought about it, he could think of a lot more words to use, but there was just so many any guy who won Hermione's heart would be stupid to let her go or let her get away, she is just pure and so..so.. he growled in frustration there was just too many words for him to choose from. ''Mione, don't say that any man or Wizard would be lucky to have you. And if they are clever enough or lucky enough to capture your heart then i would say that would make him one lucky son of a bitch.'' He smiled at her ''Because you Hermione have an inner beauty that just attracts people to you, your kind, compassionate, understanding a little scary and wouldn't take no shit But you truly are one magnificent limited edition witch there is only one Hermione Granger, Sister to Harry Potter and who has a heart big enough for the whole of the Wizarding world.''
Hermione had tears in her eyes by the end of Harry's comment she quickly flung her arms around his neck ''Oh Harry i love you so, so much.''
Harry held Hermione and rubbed soothing circles on her back ''And i love you too.'' she pulled back and brushed away her tears ''Now cheer up already we don't want any of this no wallowing in self pity that's what you tell me so take your own advice other wise you would be a hypocrite.''
Hermione smiled when Harry brushed away her tears he truly was an amazing brother and any witch would be lucky to have him and she would kick there ass if they ever hurt him. 'You're right, i am being silly.''
Harry gasped and held his hand to his chest ''My gods it's a miracle I think I need to see Madam Pomfery to see if I am hallucinating the one and only Hermione Granger just admitted that I was right and actually admitted that she was being stupid.'' he laughed before continuing ''pinch me I think I'm dreaming.'' as he said that he tried pinching himself.
Hermione punched him in the arm as she laughed ''Shut it you. i am not that bad you exaggerate too much sometimes you can be a right Drama Queen Harry Potter.'' now out my way I am going to get some sleep.'' she kissed him on the cheek as she was walking up the steps she could hear him laughing when she said over her shoulder ''Oh and enjoy it while you can. because I won't be admitting it again.'' she smirked when she heard his laughing had stopped.
Harry stopped laughing when he heard Hermione's comment he gasped and in a dramatic way he said ''Oh you shoot me right through the heart.''
Hermione laughed and shook her head at his actions ''Drama Queen and I thought Professor Snape was just as bad with his billowing cloak and dramatic entrances.'' she smirked she knew that would shut him up and in true style, it did. ''Goodnight dear brother, I shall see you in the morning.''
Harry stood there in shock, mouth open wide ''Oh that was just cruel pure evil. but then again, I forgot to say that you could and can be bloody scary and mean sometimes.'' he said as he watched her close her bedroom door, he shook his head and smiled and then made his own way to his room to get some sleep as well.