Fiction Title: Hermione's Challenge

Author: Crystal-Velvet

E-mail: kabby_1386@yahoo.com

Summary: Hermione discovers horrid news about her friends Harry and Ron. It is now her turn to save her two friends from a frightful end.

Chapter Two: Dreadfully Dreadful News

Hermione quietly followed the headmaster into his office followed closely by Neville. Silently Hermione was crying inside her chest, though she did not understand what was going on she knew something was wrong.

When the two students entered the large office the first sight they came to see was the Weasley family, everyone but Ron. Mrs. Weasley held a small blue handkerchief to her eyes dabbing the falling tears and smiled weakly at Hermione.

Holding her tears Hermione ran forward and was held tightly in a hug by the older woman. When the embrace ended Hermione quickly faced Professor Dumbledore. "Sir, what happened?"

Dumbledore's eyes looked sad and cold, they no longer held the warmth they had once before as he glanced around the room. "It seams as though Harry and Ronald have been taken from the grounds. We do not know by whom, but our best guess is Voldemort." Out of the corner of her eyes Hermione noticed the entire Weasley family shake with fear and hatred.

"B-b-but h-h-how could he? Isn't Hogwarts the safest place in the wizarding world?" Neville asked drawing everyone's attention to him. Apparently the Weasley's knew why he was there but the fact was not known to Hermione herself, Neville seemed to notice this. "My uncle is on the Order, he is trying to find Harry and Ron."

Hermione looked at Dumbledore expectantly, who nodded his head. "Then everything is alright, isn't Sirius and Professor Lupin on the Order?"

Professor Dumbledore nodded his head but sighed sadly. "Unfortunately Miss Granger, there is no way of finding either of the students, unless you can help."

Hermione looked at the headmaster confused. How could she possible help? She wasn't on the Order and she most defiantly was not and Aurora. She pondered this for a moment thinking it over in her mind. "I don't understand sir? I can't possibly do anything to help. I'm only a fifth year here. I don't know the magic the others do." She answered trying to stay calm.

Professor Dumbledore smiled weakly at the young girl who was the top of the fifth years at Hogwarts. "Then fortunately, Miss Granger, this does not aquire the use of much magic." He answered watching the girls reaction which was slightly confused.

"I don't understand headmaster." Hermione answered looking at the Weasley family as well as Neville.

Mr. Weasley stepped forward kneeling to the young girls height. "You Hermione, are the one key to find my son and Harry. You are the one who can show love for them both."

Hermione shook her head still not understanding. This couldn't possible be true. She wasn't even related to either of her friends. Surely Ginny would suffice just as well for such a project.

Mr. Weasley smiled kindly realizing what Hermione was thinking. "Hermione, you must trust me. You must work with the order to save the boys. With out you, they don't stand a chance."

Ginny suddenly rushed forward from were she was standing next to her older brother Bill. "Please Hermione, you have to save my brother!"

Hermione looked around the office receiving affirmative nods from the others and sighed. "I will do whatever I can." She said trying hard not to cry.

A/N: I know it's really short, I'm sorry, what do you guys think, I could really use the reviews!!! Oh yea, thanks Pink Magic Marker ^_^, you were the only one to review. V_V!