A/N – I really am not proud of this chapter --- so beware… I was in a really bad mood when I wrote this (and still am) – so my attempt of a fight scene is pathetic cause I am not in the mood to do anything… sorry y'all!

Disclaimer – I own nothing, JKR owns all… I do own the plot though…

A/N – IF YA'LL NEED ANYTHING EXPLAINED TELL ME NOW!! CAUSE I WILL EXPLAIN IT IN THE NEXT CHAPTER, BUT THERE WILL ONLY BE 31 CHAPTERS SO MAKE SURE I AM NOT LEAVING ANY LOSE ENDS!!!

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Harry reached the trap door first, and looked over at Hermione who held up her hands showing that her fingers were crossed. Ron and Lavender came up behind them shortly after and held their breath; the moment of truth had finally come. Silently Harry reached forward and lifted up the trap door. To everyone's surprise it came open.

Hermione clasped her hands together, "It opened! Now we don't have to worry about getting into Hogwarts."

"I wouldn't be so sure about that." Harry said.

"Why not?"

"This might be caved in… or maybe it doesn't even lead to Hogwarts here."

"Aren't you the optimist." Hermione said flatly.

"Sorry."

"Hey, let's just go in and see what happens." Ron suggested.

"Yea, it's not going to do us much good just standing out here." Lavender agreed.

"Okay, but keep up, I don't want to risk us getting separated." Harry said and started walking down the stairs.

Hermione rolled her eyes and followed Harry with Ron and Lavender close behind her.

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The four students walked down the narrow passageway not saying a word; they were all hoping that they would reach Hogwarts. Hermione jumped when Harry spoke, "I think we are near."

"Are you sure Harry?" Hermione asked in a whisper.

"I think so, I've been down here enough."

"Where is this place anyway?" Lavender asked.

"It connects Hogsmeade and Hogwarts." Ron said simply.

"I sort of figured that out."

"Then why'd you ask?"

"I meant, how do you guys know about this?"

"Well…" Ron started.

"That doesn't really matter, and could you two stop bickering like three year olds?"

"Jeesh Herm, we are not bickering like three year olds."

"Just keep it down would you?"

"Fine."

Harry stopped suddenly and turned around placing a finger over his mouth that only Hermione could barley make out in the dark.

"We're here, I'm going to go first, but don't follow until I tell you to, okay?" Harry whispered so that the other three could hear him.

They all nodded silently and Harry hoisted him self through the opening.

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A/N – Good Ending… no? =) – hehe.. just this chapter and one more, can't afford it, and I think ya'll would kill me if I made it this short.. don't worry.. its gonna be a lot longer…

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Harry looked around the deadly silent corridor. Observing that the passage was empty he stuck his hand through the opening and pulled Hermione through, then Lavender, and finally helped Ron through.

There was an eerie sense to the seemingly familiar castle, and Hermione didn't like it. She kept close to Harry as they walked threw the dark hallways of what was suppose to be like Hogwarts. Ron took the lead as he led them to the location of the secret room he brought them to only hours before.

"How much longer Ron?" Hermione hissed.

"I don't know, this doesn't seem familiar to me." He answered honestly.

"What do you mean?"

"Maybe since the Hogwarts we are used to is run by magic, this one hasn't changed in a thousand years or more."

"Hmm… well what are we going to do then?"

~What you seek is not where you are looking for, you must consult the one in charge here~ said a familiar mystical voice. Turning around they saw Cedric gliding towards them, his feet not touching the ground.

Hermione stepped back at the same time Harry stepped forward, "Who is in charge here?" he asked.

~You know them, but you don't, you've seen them, but you haven't~

"What? That doesn't make sense Cedric"

~Go to Dumbledore's office, you'll see what I am talking about Harry~ Cedric said in a more normal tone, instead of the faint one he was talking in.

"Could you lead us?"

He nodded and flew past them quickly making them jog to keep up.

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They reached "Dumbledore's office" before any of them even realized they were there.

"Luckily we had Cedric to help us." Ron said after they were dropped off inside the circular room.

"I am not so sure about that…" Hermione said solemnly.

"What do you mean Herm?" Harry asked.

"He just seemed different."

"Uh, he was a ghost Hermione, so of course he was different." Lavender said snobbishly.

"I hate to admit it Herm, but Lavender does have a point there." Harry commented.

"That's not what I meant, he just seemed to not be on our side or something, it feels like we are being set up."

"Hermione, don't be ridiculous. " Ron said, "Let's just go"

"Come on Herm, it'll be fine…" Harry comforted, placing an arm around her soothingly while they walked to Dumbledore's desk to see a young lady with red hair and piercing emerald eyes was floating in front of it.

~Good I have been worried about you Harry. ~

"Mum?"

~Yes, but listen Harry, you must get out of here, now, but watch your friends, they may turn against you. ~

"What?"

~This is not a good place, if you stay here any longer you will become one of his servants~

"Who's? Voldemort's? And what do you mean?"

~Just heed what I say Harry, I don't have time to explain, you will understand soon, when the sand runs out of that hourglass, you are part of him.~

"How?"

~You'll find out soon enough, just go!~

"Where's dad?"

~Please go Harry, save yourself and your friends, there isn't much time left.~

"Where do we go?"

~He is coming Harry, go!"

"But where?"

~Cedric will take you, I must stall him.~

And the figure of his mother vanished and Cedric took her place.

~Follow me, it is not far from here.~

Coming back into reality they ran after the spirit of their old friend into the deep corridors of the castle.

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A/N – isn't this another good place to end? *sigh* -- lets keep going (no these aren't to take up space)

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Harry was dragging Hermione since she kept holding back.

"Come on Herm, he is our only hope,"

"I don't trust him Harry, please, we shouldn't follow him."

"What's wrong with you Herm? Do you want to get us killed?"

"No… just please, I just know this is wrong"

"You don't know what you are talking about Herm" Harry said getting exasperated fast, "I have always trusted Cedric with my life practically."

"This isn't the same person Harry, trust me"

"And you would know this how?"

"Did you look at his eyes? They don't seem normal."

"Hermione you are being ridiculous,"

Hermione sighed then pulled out of Harry's grasp, "I thought you had more trust in me, obviously I was wrong."

"Herm…"

Hermione didn't listen to him and walked off in the other direction.

"Hermione!"

~We don't have time for this~

"We have to find her though."

~Just forget about her Harry~

"Cedric, you know I can't do that."

~You have to it's the only way~

"You don't just leave someone who you love okay? I am going to find her."

~You don't know what you are doing Harry, trust me… you must follow me.~

Harry looked at Cedric and noticed a flicker of anger appear in his dark solemn eyes. He all of a sudden realized what Hermione said, they didn't look like friendly gaze Cedric always had, he was being set up again, and did his mother have something to do with this?

"Come on Ron, Lavender, we have to find Hermione." He said to his friends.

~Harry, I don't want to hurt you, it will be easier this way.~

"We are going to look for Hermione."

~Harry, please, I don't want to hurt you…just come with me~

"No, I finally get what my mom meant, watch my friends, and I thought it was Lavender… it was you"

Harry abruptly turned around and yanked Ron and Lavender with him.

~You can't get away from me this easily~

"What do you mean?" Harry asked, but found out soon enough, as he barely dodged a body bind spell thrown at him.

"How can you use magic?"

~I am still a wizard you know, even if I am dead~

"This isn't fair, you can't fight someone unarmed!" Harry shouted at him after dodging another close spell.

~I am not trying to duel you Harry~ He said throwing a stupefy spell at him, which he easily ducked not realizing Ron was behind him. Lavender ran over to Ron's now inert body, and Harry's eyes narrowed.

"Then why don't you try to kill me?"

~Because Master wouldn't like that~

"Master? You mean Voldemort? I wouldn't think you would ever sink that low Cedric."

~How little you know me then~

"What has happened to you? And to think I somewhat respected you"

~Things change~

Suddenly Cedric fell to the ground of the corridor.

"And obviously people do to" Hermione said walking up to Harry.

"Herm…"

She looked over to Ron and simply said the counter to the stupefy curse pointing towards him and he slowly came around.

"We have to go, I spotted a portal, and I am betting it will take us back, I'll explain everything later, for now we have to go" Hermione said simply.

Hermione casually lead the way to the portal and crossing her fingers, she walked through it, closely followed by her three friends.

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A/N – I am in SUCH a bad mood – I apologize for this chapter if it sounds weird, I am not writing the next chapter until tomorrow, cause I hope I calm down by then.. but I needed to get this one out today – this is a really bad chapter, but it is not that short… -- sorry ya'll – just someone is REALLY getting on my nerves right now….

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