Dream

Chapter 6: The Trap

A/N: Like I said before cursing is in use here.

A/N2: Some of you might think I'm crazy but I read all of Goblet of Fire to find out if Hermione kissed Harry. It turns out that on the very last page, she kissed him on the cheek. Interesting, right?

Disclaimer: I have a wish list and owning Harry Potter is one of my wishes. Unfortunately, I don't think JKR is going to give Harry Potter and Co. any time soon.

It was time for dinner. Hermione and Harry were nervous. They still hadn't told Ron. Harry would break the news to Ron after Hermione left. After Dumbledore's announcements, the gold plates were filled with delicious food. Hermione ate quickly, said her goodbyes, and headed toward the Quidditch field.

"Where's Hermione going? We didn't get any homework," Ron asked.

Harry knew this was his chance to let Ron in on what was happening. He couldn't see Malfoy anywhere, so he decided to hurry up.

"Malfoy wanted to meet her." Harry paused and saw the horror on Ron's face.

The color was slowly draining Ron's face. Harry thought he might have to perform the Heimlich maneuver.

"Why? Why would she meet that git?" Ron finally said.

"Apparently the bastard has liked her all summer. Sent her owls and everything."

Harry waited for a response. (A/N: I don't know about you guys but I love dramatic pauses.)

Nothing happened so he added, "She really didn't want to meet him".

This gave Ron a hint, and at once asked, "Where are they meeting? I'll get her away."

"She said they were meeting at the Quidditch field, I think," Harry responded.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go." Harry liked the new assertive Ron. He was betting that Hermione would like it too.

They got up and like Hermione said their goodbyes. As soon as they were out of the Great Hall, the two boys broke into a run.

Finally they reached the Quidditch field. But no one was there. Harry knew something weird was up. Hermione wouldn't lie about that.

"Where are they Harry?" Ron had a ounce of panic in his voice. He also realized something was wrong.

"I don't know. She said they were going to be here." Harry responded. In his mind he was thinking of how to reach her. After some thought Ron and Harry said at the same time, "The Marauders Map".

"Accio Marauders Map" they yelled. Soon enough, the Marauders Map was in Harry's hand.

"I promise I am up to no good," Harry said as he pointed his wand at the map. Invisible pens started to draw Hogwarts and everybody there.

"Look, Hermione's in the Forbidden Forest" Ron said.

"Oh my god, Goyle and Crabbe are with Malfoy," Harry said in a grave voice.

"Accio Firebolt," Harry yelled.

The Firebolt arrived and he told Ron to hop on. They zoomed past the trees at break neck speed. This would've been fun if Hermione wasn't in danger. The air was rushing past their ears. They entered the forest. Harry took a look at Ron and told him to steer.

"Go left, we're almost there". Harry whispered. Ron nodded. What they saw was absolutely horrible.

Hermione was in the air. Malfoy, Goyle, and Crabbe were looking amused.

"Stupid Mudblood. She actually met me and thought I was going to profess my love. " Malfoy crackled. His two henchmen laughed as well. Hermione did a couple of spins in the air.

"I'm going to kill them Harry." Ron said. "I swear to you that I'll skin them alive".

"On the count of three, lets stupify them. Okay?" Harry whispered.

"Yeah, lets" Ron responded.

Harry raised his first finger and the boys aimed. Harry raised the second finger. Their hearts were beating so fast. Finally, Harry raised the third finger.

"STUPIFY," they yelled with all their might. The Slytherins were knocked out. Hermione started falling.

"Wingardium Leviosa" Harry yelled while pointing at Hermione. He nudged Ron to step forward.

"C'mon Ron" Harry said, gritting his teeth.

"Be the hero. I know you want to," he quickly added under his breath.

Ron went to Hermione's side. Harry floated her slowly into Ron's arm. Hermione's face was tearstained. She couldn't speak. She looked like she had been in hell.

"Let's get her to Madam Pomfrey's Harry," Ron said quietly. "When she's ready, she'll tell us what happened."

Hermione displayed a one second smile of gratitude. Ron mounted the Firebolt.

"Harry, you mind driving?"

"No, no problem".

As Harry steered the Firebolt, he couldn't hear anything. He glanced back at the two lovebirds and saw them cuddling with a silent understanding.

As Ron carried Hermione to Madam Pomfrey's, Harry couldn't stop thinking that his two best friends would hook up.

Harry stayed with Hermione for about an hour. Madam Pomfrey shooed the boys away.

"Five more minutes," Ron asked. "Please," he added with a tone of urgency.

"Harry I'll be up at the tower in a couple of minutes."

"Alright, see ya in a few minutes. Bye Hermione".

Hermione responded, "Bye Harry". It was the first time she had spoken all night.

Harry rushed for a hug and said, "Thank god, I thought you were going to be a friggin' mute forever". Small, grateful tears were forming in his eyes.

The three of them laughed. A minor smile was creeping up Hermione's face. Harry thought this was a good cue to leave them be. He said goodbye and went to the common room to wait. He wanted to talk to Ron.

Ron didn't come back that night.

He just sat next to Hermione, holding her hand.

*END OF CHAPTER SIX*

A/N: I know that was kind of short but I think that the content made up for it. I'll try to make the next chapter longer.

A/N2: Reviewing would be nice (hint hint). Until next week.