A/N this chapter is really short. I don't know why, maybe I got writers block for the 100th time in my life.

Halloween

September went into October. The students got into their routines for lessons and homework. Snape was nastier then ever. On
Halloween Hermione got a letter.

"Who is it from?" asked Ron

"Ron that's none of your business."

"We always show you our ones." retorted Ron

"Yeah but that was under you free will."

"Leave her alone. If she doesn't want to show you the letter, she doesn't have to"

"Thank you Nicola"

"Like on the day you first met Simon I left the letter there, but you didn't read it." murmered Nicola

They exchanged glances.

"What was that letter about?"

"Hermione, I just stuck up for you on that one. I can't believe this room. It's so beautiful."

The great hall was as usual filled with live bats and pumpkins.

"So what lessons do we have today?"

"Charms, Transfiguration, Potions and Care of magical creatures."

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"Finally, I like Hagrid but who would want to look after Lionagasps. They are so dangerous the thing yearly bit my arm off."

"Come on Dinner. Harry."

"Ron, do you ever think about any thing but your stomach, and your deepest wish"

"Harry, I'm warning you."

They entered the great hall. They got into the food; the house elves had really outdone them selves. Suddenly Nicola gasped and
started screaming.

"The ceiling"

Every one looked up, suddenly Morag Mcdogal jumped up and ran out of the room crying.

"Morag, COME BACK HERE NOW."

"The dark mark professor."

"I can see that."

"Professor Evans who's dead." whimpered Morag

"Dead?"

"Morag, go back and sit in your place."

"Yes, Professor Snape."

The heads of the houses were now checking that every one was here.

"Ron, have you seen Ginny"

"Ginny? Oh god were is she?"

Harry, Ron, Hermione and Nicola started to look.

"PROFESSOR MCGONNAGAL, GINNY'S MISSING."

"What?"

"She isn't here."

"I'm going to check her room. Professor Evans, could you make sure none of the Gryfindors slip out."

"Yes Minerva, of course."

"Professor Evans"

"Yes Harry."

"I'd better tell you what the dark mark is. When Voldemort was taking over the dark mark used to appear above peoples houses
when the inhabitants had been killed."

"So that must mean, some one in the school is dead. And as Ginny is missing it could be her."

"Well yes."

"But why would her go after her?"

"In my second year, her first year, Tom Riddle, Voldemort when he was at school took her into the chamber of secrets, I saved her
and he must think that she is close to me."

"Oh."
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Dear Hermione,
I'm glad you told me. I thought he was less lively when I saw him in July. Look out for him. We never told you about Romulus cos
you never asked. He can read minds. He doesn't necessarily no who snuffles is, but he could tell snuffles is very important in
Harry's life (aren't I lucky to be important to the boy who lived). As for him not wanting to be the Quidditch captain I can do something
about that. Wait and see. Who is Nicola? Is her surname by any chance Johnson? Look after Harry and tell me if any thing unusual
happens at school as Harry usually omits the most important factors.
From Snuffles, Remus and Buckbeak.
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Thank you for the one review i got, i'm going to start hyperventalating. So Herm, thanks for reviewing, remember to read my other story 'a day in the life of a muggle.'