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All the characters belong to J.K. Rowling. I own nothing but the plot.
When Harry woke up he went straight down to the common room. When he got down there he found Hermione crying in a chair. He also noticed before quickly running over there that she had some sort of letter clutched in her hand.
Harry got over to Hermione and asked her what was wrong. She didn't do anything. Finally after moments without a response Harry asked again. This time she didn't say anything but she stuffed the letter in Harry's hand.
Harry quickly started reading the letter. It was a very brief letter simply stating that Lord Voldermort had set Hermione's house on fire. As Harry continued the letter he found out that Hermiones parents hadn't been hurt since they weren't home the night that it had happened. The letter said that Hermiones parents were going away for a while and wouldn't be able to contact Hermione. The letter told Hermione to go to Professor Dumbeldores during lunch.
When Harry had finished the letter. He sat for a minute thinking about what to say to Hermione. Finally he started by saying how sorry he was for her. Then he said that he would always be there for her. Then finally as in some way of letting Harry know that she was listening she turned around and started crying on his shoulder. Harry couldn't think of anything else too do but hold her.
When Hermione had regained control of herself (which took some time) she and Harry went through the portrait hole to meet Professor Lupin. Professor Lupin muttered to Harry "What's wrong with Hermione?" It was real obvious that Hermione had been crying for quite a while.
"I'll tell you later." Was all Harry said in answer.
In breakfast neither Harry nor Hermione talked to anyone. They did not even talk amongst themselves. Later after they had eaten breakfast on the way back to the common room the three were chatting very lightly When Lupin decided to ask the question.
"What's wrong Hermione?" Asked Professor Lupin.
Then Hermione began to explain everything to Lupin. By the time they had reached the common room Hermione had burst into tears again. So instead of starting classes right away they had to wait for Hermione to calm down again. They waited for half of the subject time for her to calm down. Even still they finished early because all it was, was bookwork. So they played chess until it was time to start on Charms. This however took up the whole class time.
Then it was time to go to lunch with Dumbledore. So the three of them started out the portrait hole and down the corridors. In order to get to Professor Dumbeldores office from Gryffendor you had to go past the entrance to the Great Hall. When they went past the Great Hall there was a big commotion. Scribbled on the doors was magical gold writing. It read, "The Light will not defeat the Dark again, never again will the Inforcer or the Loyalist foil the Great Plan again."
"Oh no, we have to get to Dumbledores, and fast!" Said Lupin and they left immediately.
A/N OH NO CLIFFHANGER. Tomorrow's chapter will be called revelations. Harry and Hermione find out a lot in tomorrows chapter. Ron will HAVE TO forgive and forget in order to live. And a real big shocker that will involve Albus Dumbeldores past sorrows and regrets. Use the blue box and review please!