Hermione, Ron and Harry were walking. No reason why they were walking, they just were. It was quiet, no one really talked when they left Snape's office. Harry kept stealing glances at Hermione's arm when he could, Ron on the other hand looked really scared. He didn't walk as close as he usually did, he kept a few steps difference behind the two.
"Honestly!" Hermione finally screamed at one point, making Harry and Ron jump.
"Why must you guy's act like I have the head of an elephant?!?" Hermione stopped quickly and turned to face the two. Ron inched closer to Harry. They both had shocked looked on their faces.
"WELL?" Hermione was getting angry. 'Some friends these guy's are' she thought to herself. Harry and Ron stammered for words. Hermione gave up. She growled and threw her hands into the air and stormed off, tears forming in her eyes.
"Hermione! Wait!" Harry yelled after her. He looked at Ron, took his arm and started running. Ron shrugged, knowing something had to be done.
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Hermione ran. She didn't know where she was running, her anger prevented her from seeing anything, let alone think. Harry and Ron were her best friends. Did they not say she could talk with them about anything and they would try to help? Did they not say she should talk with them, period!? She found a sharp rock on the ground, it was then she noticed she was outside. She ran with the rock to the forbidden forest, forgetting what Dumbledore had said and sat down by a tree. She pulled her sleeve up and took the rock. She started rubbing the rock against her skin…harder and harder, she tried to scrub away the mark. The more she scrubbed, the more her skin got red and eventually started to bleed. She didn't notice, though. She just wanted it gone. She wanted to never see it again, especially on her own arm, and just concentrated on getting it off.
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Harry and Ron had almost given up. They searched everywhere, but they could not find her. They decided to go to Hagrid's hut. When they got there, they forced themselves in, hoping to see Hermione sitting on the couch, petting Fang. No sign of her.
"Wha's going on 'arry?" Hagrid was confused. He barely had a chance to welcome the boy's when they pushed themselves inside.
"Where's 'Moine?" He asked, watched Harry flop down on the couch with lost expressions on their faces.
"We haven't been able to find her, we thought she was over here." Harry said.
"Whoa." Ron poked Harry's arm and stood up, mouth open.
"What is it Ron?" Harry said, watching his expressions. He took off running out of the hut without telling them where he was going to. Hagrid looked out the window and saw what Ron had seen. Soon, after pointing it out to Harry, they were running after Ron.
"Hermione!" Hagrid yelled, running up to her and fighting to get the rock out of her hand.
"Stop it! Let go of me!" Hermione yelled. It was quite a struggle the four of them put up, all for getting the rock out of Hermione's hand and calming her down. After ten minuets, they had gotten to the point of Hermione shivering while crying into Hagrid's chest. Ron took off running towards the castle.
"Where's he going?" Hagrid asked. Harry looked up from studying Hermione's arm. His face was showing pain, her arm was red and it looked bad. He saw Ron heading towards the castle.
"RON!" He screamed. When he didn't receive an answer, he looked at Hagrid.
"Stay here, I'll be right back." Hagrid nodded and Harry took off running after Ron.
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Snape was disturbed by his office door banging open.
"What do you want?" He snarled, not looking up from his papers.
"Sir, it's Hermione." Snape looked up and saw Ron standing in the doorway, almost doubled over from being out of breath. Snape jumped up from behind his desk.
"Weasley!" He said, soon Harry joined Ron's side and looked at Snape. Harry was surprised at Snape. This was the first time he had seen a concerned look on his face.
"Well don't just stand there gawking, boy's. What happened?" Snape rushed out of the door and past the two boy's. Ron and Harry took turns explaining what happened as they ran to where Hagrid and Hermione were.
When they arrived there, Hermione was leaning back against the tree, eyes closed and Hagrid was sitting next to her.
"Evening Severus." Hagrid nodded his head.
"Hagrid." Snape said, not even looking at him. He went straight to Hermione.
"Granger! Look at me. Open your eyes." Snape gently shook Hermione. She groaned.
"You have to look at me Ms. Granger, do you hear me?" Slowly she opened her eyes. Once she saw Snape, she quickly looked away.
"Why?" Snape asked, taking the hurt arm and studying it.
"Why do you care?" Hermione asked. She pulled her arm back and was surprised Snape let go as easily as he did.
"Come on." He said, standing up and giving out his hand to help her up.
"Where are we going?"
"Hospital wing. Come now, get up." Snape said as calmly and as softly as he knew how.
"No." Hermione stated, trying to back up into the tree as far as she could go. Tears started forming in her eyes again.
"Don't make me make you go, Ms. Granger." Snape offered his hand again. With much hesitation, Hermione slowly made a grab for his hand. Hagrid helped her get up and Harry and Ron stood watching, helpless, at their friend, struggling not to show any sign of pain.
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