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Chapter 6
The next morning when Hermione woke up she lie in bed and thought about the things that had happened the previous day. She couldn't believe that she had broke down in front of Harry. She felt like a total idiot. ~ Well, I guess I ought to get ready for the day. I do have classes to teach~ She thought as she got up out of bed and got dressed. Walking down to the Great Hall she tried not to think about Severus and the fine mess her life was in at the moment. She kept her head down all the way into the room therefore she did not notice the two extra people sitting at the Head Table until she had almost gotten there.
At Ron's, "Hi there, Hermione." Her steps faltered and she would have fallen except for the hand that had snaked out and grabbed a hold of her wrist at the last moment.
"All right there, Hermione?" Severus asked as he guided her into her seat and let go of her wrist.
"Yes, thank you Professor Snape." Hermione answered softly staring into his eyes for a moment before turning to look to her right.
She exclaimed, " Ron! Ginny! You are several days early. Oh, I am so happy to see you."
"Hi Hermione, Harry flooed us yesterday evening and we came early." Ron said jumping up from his chair to hug Hermione.
"We heard some rather interesting things last night. Do you want to talk about anything?" Asked Ginny.
"Er…maybe later ok, Ginny?" Hermione answered.
"Hermione, Albus and I will be taking both Harry's and your classes for the day, so that you may spend some time with Ron and Ginny." Minerva said.
"That's really nice of you both, thank you." Harry said.
Hermione smiled slowly looking around at Harry, Ginny, and Ron.
"You know what you need Hermione?" Ron asked only to be interrupted by Hermione who asked, "Other than a snog session, what would that be?"
"Yes, well, besides that—er we are going to go to Hogsmead. It'll be just like old times." Ron answered turning red after hearing Hermione's question.
"Yes, Ron, that is a wonderful idea." Hermione said.
"Well, if that is settled then let's be on our way. Boy, I can't wait to get to the Three Broomsticks and have a butterbeer or two." Harry said grinning.
That decided the four young people chorused their goodbyes and set out for Hogsmead. Severus left the hall for the dungeons to ready for his classes. He was in a fairly good mood knowing that he would be able to explain himself to Hermione that evening.
A/N: I am so sorry this chapter was so long in waiting. I am through with classes for the semester and am looking forward to being able to finish this story for you all. Hope you like this installment! ~flyeagle~Faye