Title: The Next Chapter

Rating: K

Summary: Sequel to Hermione's Quest. Hermione finds new challenges as the Card Captor when strange things start happening, starting at the Burrow. Soon she finds that this is a test to get her ready to take her place as the most powerful sorcerer in the world.

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Chapter 38: Trouble At The Yule Ball

Hermione's eyes widened as one of the decorations came at her and that's when Snape transformed into Yue. He shielded her and then fell as the full blast of it hit him in the back.

"Yue," Hermione cried out. "Oh God, he's hurt."

Everyone started to scream as they made their way for the exit. However the doors closed tight and Hermione knew they wouldn't be able to escape. Hermione decided to take out her key.

"Oh key of the Sun and Moon, ancient forces burning bright, bring forth the staff and shine your light….Release."

There was a flash of light and the key changed into the staff.

"Don't worry, I'll be okay," Hermione told the fallen figure of Yue. "But, please, be alright yourself."

"Master," Yue whispered.

"Harry, watch him," Hermione said.

"What are you going to do?" Harry asked her.

"I'm going to save these people," Hermione told him.

"But you'll be discovered," Harry told her.

"I know but I need to," Hermione told him.

And she ran to the people that were still banging on the doors.

"Everyone, I'm going to get you out of here," Hermione told them.

They stared at her, even the staff did, and Hermione pulled out the one card that would get them out of here.

"I call upon the power of the Sun and Moon, ancient forces near and far. Nothing Card, transform all your might and draw your power from my light….Sun and Moon Card."

The Nothing changed and the doors vanished. Everyone ran out of the Great Hall and Hermione ran to Yue's side.

"Is he going to be alright?" Hermione asked.

"I don't know," Harry answered.

Hermione eyes filled with tears and then she felt a hand. She looked up and to her surprise she saw her former Potions Mistress.

"Hello, Hermione," said Mizuki.

"I'm so glad that you're here," Hermione said.

Mizuki smiled at her.

"I know," she said. "And Yue will not live the night if he doesn't have a fresh supply of power. Therefore I'm going to give him mine."

Hermione and Harry stared at her.

"Yue and Cerberus are needed," she told them. "I don't think that Clow Reed would have wanted him to disappear."

"Thanks," Hermione said.

She knelt down and touched Yue's shoulder. Instantly the seal that Hermione had forged glowed and Hermione and Harry saw the power go from Mizuki to Yue. Both of them glowed for several minutes and then she passed out.

"Mizuki," Hermione cried out as Yue groaned.

"Yue, are you alright?" Harry asked.

"I'm fine," Yue answered. "Though I thought I was going to fade right then and there."

Hermione turned to him.

"Is she going to be alright?" Hermione asked.

"Yes, she is," Yue answered.

He stood up and Hermione saw the students and staff stare at them.

"Yue, I want you to tell Severus the truth," Hermione said. "He needs to know why he's always ending up in one place and not knowing."

Yue looked at her.

"Are you sure that this is what you wish, Master?" Yue asked.

"Yes," Hermione said. "And maybe we can make up for what has happened."

Yue looked at her.

"I'm sure that Severus would like that," Yue said.

He closed his eyes and for a few minutes nothing happened and then he opened them.

"Does he-."

"He knows now," Yue said. "But I'm going to tell you that he will be confused for some time. I'm sure that you'll do fine in explaining things to him."

"Thanks, Yue," Hermione said. "I really appreciate this."

He nodded and turned back into Snape.

"Well at least he won't think he's going wacko," Harry commented.

Hermione looked at Snape's saddened eyes.

"I know," Hermione said. "Professor-."

"Leave me alone," Snape said and he left the Great Hall.

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