Chapter 2 Hermione trekked slowly into the wet grass. Her eyes were staring at the ground. A puzzled expression hung on her face but was hidden from Harry by her long, brown hair. " Hermione? Are you all right?" She jumped, as if she didn't know Harry was there. Harry's face was full of care for his friend. She looked up." Follow me," she said. They went deeper into the lawn and beside a tree witch hid them from view from any student or teacher. They stood by the tree. Harry was confused at his friend's actions these days. He opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out, he had nothing to say. He tried again, but this time Hermione's soft figure toughed his lips. " I'm sorry at the way I've been acting, Harry," She whispered a minute later. " It's alright, I was just worried." " What's wrong with you?' " You've been acting so strange. ignoring me and all." " I know, I know, it's just that. well." " Just spit it out, gees!" " What the Hell is wrong with you" Harry snapped. Hermione bit her lip to keep from crying. But her tears flow out of her eyes. " I'm sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you" Harry apologized. She hesitated than swung her arms around Harry and buried her face into his chest. " Ummm.. Hermione?!" Harry was startled. She looked up; their faces were only inches apart. She leaned closer as Harry backed up to the tree. What is she doing? She's really changed. Their lips touched, Harry swallowed hard. Was this really Hermione? Her lips pressed hard on Harry's. His hand reached around her body and held her tight. Behind them something in the bushes moved. Harry saw it at the corner of his eyes. " What was that?" He whispered to Hermione. Was someone spying on us?!! " uh? What is it, Harry?" She leaned closer to kiss him again. But he backed away. " Maybe we should go back in." She looked reluctant but followed him inside. The feast was almost over. Ron had finally stopped stuffing his face. Harry and Hermione ate some of the food left before it all disappeared. " Where were you Harry?" Ron asked.

" uhh.. No where, I went for a walk with Hermione." He replied nervously. " hehe." Ron grinned evilly. " Shut up and don't you have any perverted thoughts," Harry growled warningly. " Hey Ron, you didn't happen to see anyone leave the feast and go outside did you?" Harry asked eagerly. " All Ron ever saw was the food in front of him," Fred chided in. " Yup. He ate like a true pig." Said George " But a kid did leave." Fred said in a taunting voice " WHO, please tell me" Harry yelled. " Why. did something happen between you and Hermione? Hehe" " GRRR. Just tell me, you have no right to know my personal info." Harry pulled out his wand. " Alright, gees, you getting a little carried away" " Well. it was definitely a kid, but not from Gryffindor." " Who ever it was was in a real hurry, we couldn't get a good look at his face and how was I suppose to know it would be important to see some dude's face." Harry was disappointed but he thanked them and got up. Hermione begin to follow. " I want to be alone for a while, you stay for the rest of the feast and have fun" She was about to abject but Harry had already walked away. Harry walked slowly in the hallways, thinking over the days event. Hermione was really acting strange now. After she had kissed him like that. THUD! " huh?! WHOES THERE!?" He demanded. Harry looked around the abandoned hallways. Nervously, he started walking faster. SOMEONE WAS FOLLOWING HIM!