A/N – Hey Ya'll =) it's the 18th chapter!! YAY!! FINALLY!! =) well hope ya'll enjoy! =) and here it is……………… well right after the Disclaimer… =)
Disclaimer – I own nothing but the beautiful plot, and JKR owns all the other stuff =) hehe
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It was Hermione's turn for watch. She sat on a large rock and spent her time twisting sticks into various shapes which held her attention for longer than she could of ever imagined. After awhile, even though she promised to stay put and not go exploring, Hermione found it hard to stay here so she set off, it would just be a little ways away from camp.
Hearing crackling branches, Hermione's heart rate aggrandized and she hid behind a tree sensing that the sound was coming her way. Being only two minutes away from Ron and Sirius, she pondered if she yelled they would hear her. But, then again, if she did yell, the person or thing would notice her faster.
Watching the shadowy figure, she notice that it was limping, and looked reasonably tall. Hermione felt a little relief when she realized it had to be human, and not some rabid creature. Though her heart rate was increasing with each step the person took, she couldn't help but feel an awkward sense of calmness washing over her. Right when the person reached her view she gasped.
"Harry!"
"Herm?" the tall figure asked surprised, turning around. Hermione ran out from behind the tree and flung her arms around Harry's neck.
"Gosh Harry, I was so scared." She whispered fretfully.
"Shhhh… its okay Herm, its okay." Harry said peacefully as he stroked her hair in attempt to comfort her.
"I thought you were long dead by now…" Hermione admitted dreadfully against Harry's shoulder.
"I am right here, shhhhh… I'm here now…" He soothed not bringing up his own worries. Hermione began to shake, from being as exhausted and worried she had been, and Harry tightened his grip on her.
"Harry?" Hermione asked looking up at him.
"Hmm?" Harry responded looking down into her eyes. Hermione stood up on her tiptoes and kissed him on the lips. Harry smiled then kissed her back, it felt so good to be with her again.
Hermione rested her head on his chest while he rocked slightly, which was calming her nerves incredibly.
"Hey, we got to go find Sirius and Ron," Harry said after a few minutes.
"Their just over there," Hermione pointed in the direction of their camp.
"Yea, but I got something I want to tell all of you, and besides I haven't seen my godfather in awhile." Harry said trying not to look into her pleading eyes.
"Oh all right," Hermione gave in giving Harry one more kiss on the lips and then took his hand to lead them to their camp.
"Herm, why were you out by yourself?" Harry asked on the way.
"I don't know, I was looking for you I guess."
"Herm, you know you couldn't have done anything by yourself and even worse you put your own life in danger again." Harry said sternly.
"I know, but I just had to know where you were and if you were alive, and if…" Hermione blabbered on. Harry stopped which made Hermione fall back since she was walking with alacrity. Catching her so she wouldn't fall, Harry turned her around to face him. She was still talking and didn't seem to notice the stop of pace. Harry kissed her square on the mouth, striving to make her be inaudible. Hermione looked at him shocked, but then smiled.
Hermione started wavering slightly, not able to hold her self up easily. Seeing this, Harry supported her the best he could and helped her continue.
They talked very little and kept walking the best they could. Harry was limping from his leg that looked injured, and Hermione was so tired she could barely walk.
Hermione stopped suddenly and put her free hand over her mouth to cover a gasp.
"What's wrong?" Harry asked concerned.
"They're, They're, They're not here…"
"What?"
"Snuffles… Ron… they're not here…"
"Are you sure this is the right place?"
"Positive, that is the weird tree that we camped next to…I remember it because Ron and I had an argument over it about if we were going in circles or not." Hermione uttered pointing at a direly peculiar looking tree.
"Oh and Harry, what if you-know-who got them?!?!?!" Hermione asked fretfully.
"We really need to alert Dumbledore. Because there is a very good chance Voldemort does have them."
"But, does your scar hurt?"
"Not much, it is mainly mild, but if Voldemort was actually here it would hurt much worse, but it could've been anybody who got them, and took them to Voldemort. And remember, they may not of even been taken, they may just be looking for you."
"You seem so calm about this, but what if the people who took them are still here, somewhere?" Hermione asked glancing around their vicinity and then moved closer to Harry.
"Good point, though we are not sure that there are even people that came and took them, nor if it is even Voldemort's doing, yet come on" Harry said taking Hermione's hand and heading into the forest.
"Do you know where we are going?" Hermione asked after about a couple minutes of walking in silence.
"I have some idea"
Hermione sighed."
"What? You don't think I know what I am talking about?" Harry asked smiling.
"Its not that, it's just, well… how do you know?"
"Well, can't you see that the trees seem to be getting thinner? And also they aren't as spaced together?"
"Yea…"
"Well, actually I just guessed, and obviously I am a better guesser than I thought, because I can see the Astronomy tower from here."
Hermione's heart felt lighter, it was so wonderful to see the castle again.
"It feels different here." Harry thought aloud.
"What do you mean?" Hermione asked, but Harry just shrugged.
"I don't know, it just does, come on, lets go find Dumbledore" Harry said walking faster.
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It felt very strange inside the corridors because it was quiet, and that isn't normal for Hogwarts. Harry looked at Hermione and she shrugged.
Walking down the hall to Dumbledore's office, they noticed that nobody was in sight. When they reached the enterance, Harry said Lemondrop, and they stepped inside.
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A/N – Sorry Ya'll this one was pretty short =) well sorta, and it is like 3:30am, and I am sorta tired, so this'll be quick. I decided to not make it a trick, though it was hard to make a tally, I just got like 2 who said make it a trick, and like 4 who said don't…. so I just went with that… and most said just choose for myself because it is my story…=)
THANKS TO ALL WHO REVIEWED!!
Crazy4harry179 – Glad you like my story! =) sorry that chapter 18 is sorta late, but it is Thanksgiving, and it has been hard for me to write, also I am trying to make 1000 paper cranes by Christmas, and that is like 30 per day, and well… that and doing homework and writing is sorta hard to do =)
Tina – Cool =) I have someone from Germany reading my fanfic =) hehe, I doubt it is the best H/Hr you have read so far, but thanks for the compliment, you are too sweet =) =) thanks sooo much for reviewing! =)
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Dracona – LOL We'll see about Draco, and Lavender not being evil, and you don't know for sure that she isn't =) its all in my hands I suppose =) there is a good chance she may not be though… I dunno – I will have to think about it =) Sounds good… just hit Goyle over the head with something, and that's it… but what if Goyle wasn't bad either? And you never know, Voldemort may not be either? (OKAY… that's going a little too far…)
Anime – Yea, Lavender does seem the type to play a trick doesn't she? Oh well… wait… actually… I dunno… it could still be a trick =) muhahahahahaha…. =) *Grins innocently* lol well this chapter I sorta added a little H/Hr fluff for you and my other reviewers =)
Lily Vance – Yes, Hermione does got it bad for Harry ;) and visa – versa of course =) It is sorta a strange feeling to have the character's lives in your own hands, you know? =) lol I can make any of them die, and come back alive, its amazing what you can do…. LOL =) and you can make nice sweet ones evil… and so on and so forth =) hehe… Thanks for the REVIEW! =) =) =)
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Snooby8 – Yea, it was a very hard choice to make her trick them or not, I think I really knew deep down what I wanted to do, cause I could think of more ideas for the one I did… but if like a whole lot of people wanted the other, I could've thought of more for that one =) well thanks for reviewing! =) =) hehe
_Amen_ - I dunno, Lavender is a weird person, she could very well be skitzo =) she is like a completely different person, and just doesn't know what to do with herself =) lol – her and Draco must be both confused, but I have fun writing them together =) =) hehehehe
HermioneAngel – OH MY… you did review a long time ago =) hehe I even went back to see that review… lol I did add a lot sense then, and I love writing cliffies, so of course it would still end with one =) *grins* lol ugh, I hate writer's block, it is a very evil thing… =) very, very evil…. =)
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Someone – LOL… no offense but I liked your review… glad you used to like my story, but not it isn't very interesting, and if you did review, I would give you credit =) =) cause I am pretty sure I have given everyone who has reviewed credit for reviewing, and if I didn't… that is pretty rare =) hehe well thanks for your review =)
~*Se`raphine L`Oiseau*~ - I tried to put more fluff!! You see I am doing my best to do so! =) lol it is sorta hard, but I am trying to squeeze it in little cracks and crevices =) lol – it was hard for me to decide if I liked the trick or not better also… that was sorta a hard question, so that's why I asked y'all =) lol
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Silvestria – OOOH… I will have to go read those chapters of your story =) if I get time =) and I wonder what Lavender has up her sleeves this time… muhahahaha – who knows =) hehe (smiles innocently)
Hermione elizabeth potter – Yea, that would be the plus side of making Draco not evil… but I don't know what I am going to do, so I can't really give any suddle hints or anything, just don't keep your hopes up about Draco not being evil =) hehe
Zippigriffi – Like I am sure I have said many times before, we may never know how Lavender does the things she does =) she has her own ways, and she doesn't care to share them with the public =) hehe =) Hope you like this chapter =) *grins*
Raquel – Yea, you were pretty lucky, and guess what reviewer number you are this time? 222 =) LOL… add two chapers up?? Or make like two different chapters, like one being one way and one being the other? Well either way, I think I will just stick with one at a time =) hehe okay, well thanks for the great review!! =) hehe all of them =)
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A/N – Okay, thanks again for all the reviews! Ya'll are the best!!!!!!! =) =)