Hermione stomped into the potions classroom, slamming the door behind her.
She bent over and screamed. She jumped and stomped in place and even took out her frustrations out on the door behind her. She felt someone grab her shoulders from behind and instinctively ball up her fists and swung out at the person. As she turned she saw it was Severus but it was too late. She had already right hooked him in the jaw.
"OH! I'm so sorry!" Hermione cried and stomped again, mad at herself.
"Next time make sure it's Potter before you start swinging!" Severus snapped rubbing his sore jaw.
"I said I was sorry," Hermione growled and started to walk downstairs to get an elf to bring up ice. Her foot snagged on one of the school chairs. She cursed and picked the chair up and threw it against the wall. It didn't break which seemed to make her madder. She balled her fists tightly and stomped away.
"Do you want some ice or not?" Hermione yelled from the doorway to the downstairs. Severus walked to the office door and looked at her.
"You done throwing a tantrum yet?" Severus asked. Hermione was in the threshold with her back to him. Her arms drooped to her sides.
"We have all the Horocruxes we can get without knocking on Voldemorts front door, can't we just get it over with?" Hermione asked, she seemed to have calmed dramatically. Severus was sure she was crying now.
"Soon I promise," Severus told her.
"Granger?" They looked up to see Draco come into the room.
"Want to work your frustrations out on me?" He asked with a grin. Hermione gave him a strange look.
"I challenge you to a duel!" Draco replied. Hermione took a deep breath and thought about it.
"I accept," Hermione said and looked around for her wand. Severus had picked it up when she dropped it during her fit. He held it up for her and she took it.
"Thank you," She said before following Draco.
"Should we go apologize to her?" Ron asked. He and Harry were back at the Three Broomsticks drinking some butterbeer.
"Hmm?" Harry asked. He wasn't paying attention. He was still disturbed by hearing Voldemorts voice inside his head.
"Having a hard time focusing I see," Voldemorts voice taunted him. Ron was talking again but Harry couldn't hear him. Harry tried to clear his mind.
"I need to talk to Lupin," Harry got to his feet and ran out the door. Ron was barely able to get to his feet to follow him in time.
Hermione looked around the dark room Draco had taken her to. It reminded her of the room of requirement from their fifth year with of course Slytherin colors draped everywhere. They walked onto the dueling mat that reminded Hermione of a fencing platform. The two fire places roared to life and Draco took a stance. Hermione took a stance as well. They stared at each other for a minute and Hermione made the first move. She shot a curse towards him and he counter attacked, their spells colliding mid air in a colorful explosion. All the anger and frustration Hermione felt seemed to be controlling her and she said and thought spell after spell, Draco matching her step for step.
"Where did you learn how to duel?" Hermione asked him.
"My Father and Severus have been tutoring me since I could hold a wand." Draco said, blocking a spell.
"And you?" He asked. It was Hermione's turn to block.
"Do you remember out fifth year when Umbridge was here?" She asked, firing at him.
"How could anyone forget that pink blob?" Draco said.
"Well, then I'm sure you remember being on the inquisitorial squad. And breaking into the Room of Requirement, catching a bunch of us in there." Hermione said. Draco had to jump out of the way of a spell aimed at his feet.
"Yes, What was that exactly? I never got all the details," Draco said.
"Ron and I talked Harry into teaching the lot of us Defense Against the Dark Arts, we practiced everything. Spells, Dueling, Casting, and speed, " Hermione said.
"Too bad it wasn't enough!" Draco said and did an elaborate move and hit her with a curse. Hermione was thrown backwards and to the ground. She sat up slowly.
"You alright?" Draco asked. Hermione nodded and caught her breathe.
"What was that?" Hermione asked.
"Come on I'll show you," Draco said.
They spent the next few hours swapping spells and moves. Walking each other through the steps. When they left, both where exhausted.
Remus smiled as Tonks took a seat next to him.
"Enjoying the stars?" Tonks asked. She found Remus on the roof near the Gryfindor dorms.
"Why not," Remus replied. Tonks smiled.
"So what did you want?" Tonks asked.
"Is Hermione Pregnant?" Remus asked. Tonks laughed and looked at him.
"What on Earth ever gave you that idea?" Tonks asked. Remus shrugged.
"She's just been acting so secretive lately, having fights with Ron and Harry, I've also noticed her wearing some of Severus' old clothes. That's what made me curious. Always the baggy shirts. How did she get Serverus' old clothes anyway? I thought his rooms where still sealed." Remus asked. Tonks thought fast, making it look like she was trying to remember something.
"I think she found them in one of the coat wardrobes in his office. The black baggy shirt, long sleeves?" Tonks asked. Remus nodded. Tonks nodded in reply.
"She found that one day, says it's really warm," Tonks said.
"Another thing was that you said she had been hiding something for six months and then I saw the baggy clothes... my mind was jumping ahead of itself," Remus smiled. Tonks laughed at him.
"That was a gift for Harrys Birthday, we were both amazed that she could hold onto it for so long." Tonks lied.
"Why not just give it to him for Christmas?" Remus asked. Tonks stalled for a moment.
"You know...I have no idea" She laughed. Remus laughed as well.
"Come on, I'm getting cold. Let's go get a midnight snack from the kitchen" Tonks said, taking his hand. Remus smiled at her and got up with her.
Harry ran through the castle not really caring if Ron kept up or not. Harry had been to Remus' quarters and was now storming to McGonagals office.
"What's your rush Potter?" McGonagal asked when they burst into her office.
"Where's Lupin?" Harry demanded.
"How should I know, try his quarters," She told him.
"I have" Harry replied.
"Then you'll have to wait for breakfast He's sure to be there," McGonagal told him. Harry growled and left the room, slamming the door.
"Oh your such an angry soul, so easy to torment, so easy to manipulate!" Voldemort laughed inside his head.
"SHUT UP!" Harry shouted. Ron took a step back.
"Are you feeling ok mate?" Ron asked. Harry ran his fingers through his hair nervously.
"No, I need to find Lupin," Harry said. He started to run down the corridor.
Harry neared Gryfindor tower and turned a corner to find Remus and Tonks walked down the corridor holding hands.
"Lupin, I need to talk to you," Harry said grabbing Remus' shoulder.
"Harry it's awfully late," Remus said. Harry gave him a look.
"Like you have anything better to do!" Harry snapped without thinking. Tonks glared at him. Before she could stop herself she smacked him upside the head.
"What bloody hell has been stuck up your ass this last year huh mate? Would you please get over yourself! You're not the only one fighting in this war you know! Now what the hell do you want? This had better be important!" Tonks seethed. Harry took a step back from her. Remus hung his head, waiting for a fight to erupt.
"Occulmency...I...can hear him," Harry said. His voice seeming to have gotten weaker.
"Who?" Remus asked. Harry reached a hand up and ran his fingers through his hair.
"Voldemort, he's talking to me," Harry said. Remus put his hands on Harry's shoulders and looked him in the eyes.
"Harry...There's nothing I can do for you. You have to close your own mind." Remus said. Harry shook his head and yanked himself out of Remus' grasp.
"I can't," Harry replied.
"Harry what is he doing?" Remus asked.
"Taunting me," Harry answered.
"You have to try Harry, remember your lessons?" Remus asked.
"I abandoned my lessons" Harry said and turned away them and took off down the corridor. Remus ran after him. He caught Harry and held on tightly.
"Harry, You can't run from this! Now Try!" Remus demanded. Harry closed his eyes and tried to clear his mind.
"Potter...where are my horocruxes? I know you have them!" Voldemort hissed in his mind.
"We don't have them!" Harry shouted.
"Don't answer him Harry, Block him!" Remus encouraged.
"Dumbledore would be disappointed to see how much of a liar you've become Harry!" Voldemort growled. Remus looked on as it seemed Harry was having a conversation with himself in altered voices.
"We don't have them!" Harry repeated.
"POTTER I SAW YOU AT THE TEMPLE IN INDIA! You at least have the goblet!" Voldemort roared. Harry opened his eyes and looked at the floor. He looked at the pattern in the marble and concentrated on it. He began to space out on the spot, not thinking on anything else. He heard Voldemort's roar of frustration before his mind went completely silent.
"Harry?" Remus asked. Harry was still focused on that one point.
"Harry!" Remus said, giving him a shake. Harry jumped and looked up at him.
"When were you in India?" Remus asked. Harry shrugged.
"I don't know what he was talking about," Harry replied.
"Hermione was right, R.A.B. is important. We have to find him. He's still taking the Horocruxes," Harry said. Remus raised an eyebrow at him.
"Why would Voldemort think R.A.B. was you?" Remus asked. Harry thought for a minute.
"Polyjuice Potion? Maybe R.A.B. is someone we know, someone in the Order or in the school." Harry thought for a minute.
"I think you should go to bed and we'll get the Order together in the morning," Remus said. Harry nodded, just now noticing that he was covered in a light layer of cold sweat. Remus watched Harry and Ron leave. He turned back to Tonks.
"Where were we?" Remus asked. Tonks gave him a small smile. Other things were now on her mind too.