Harry potter and the Fate of the Green Emerald Chapter 2

" Hello?" Harry said. " Hello Harry?" said the familiar voice of Hermione Granger. " Hermione!" Harry almost yelled. " How did you get to talk to me?" Harry asked very anxious to know. " I told them I was from your school and you were in trouble so I had to deal your punishment," she said casually. Harry was bounding with joy being able to talk to Hermione. " Brilliant!" Harry complimented. " Thank you. I called because I thought you might be getting lonely. You are going to the Weasley's right? I don't know if I could live with all of them by myself." " I think so they are picking me up soon," Harry answered. " Thank Goodness. Are being terribly badly?" Hermione asked. " A good deal," Harry answered. " I am sorry about that. I wish we could go to school early, don't you? I have something I want to look up," Hermione asked. " Yes, very much," Harry answered. " I do hope you are all right. I thought maybe you should have company and this is the best I can do. I must go now but I will see you at the Weasley's." " Bye Hermione," and with that Harry and Hermione hung up. Harry felt as if he was on cloud nine, he had gotten to talk to Hermione. She had no owl as of now since it was with him and Ron did not either. Harry walked back up to his room. He saw that on his bed was a rolled up copy of the Dailey Prophet, which he now received. There were a few articles but nothing really caught his eye. But there was one thing that made him a little interested. This is what the article read:

The Search for the Green Emerald One of the most prized and coveted stones is once again being searched for. The famous alchemist Laureniel Nictusel he has gone on the search for the stone that can not only show you the future, but, if used by a strong witch or wizard, can change the course of history to his or her liking. 16 years ago the stone was said to be found by infamous alchemist Valmont Malorri. Although Malorri still denies these accusations there have been two witnesses come forth saying they were with him when he found it. Calisaya Lavernius says she saw him when her and her husband were camping in Egypt. She had been by the Nile river where the legend says that after the Wizard Walshwall was done forging it his apprentice Haulhoof, became jealous and tried to steal the stone, but during the bloody fight in which both Walshwall and Haulhoof died, the stone was swept into he Nile. Lavernius was by the river and saw a family with the alchemists Valmont and Ulyssa Malorri and their daughter were camping and witness says they were searching in the water for the simple rock of golrite when they found a huge glimmering emerald rock. Other witness Dashel Greenhausen's account is very much the same. The Ministry will probably want to check this stories once again and I know we will all wish for Mr. Nictusel a safe and rewarding Journey. ~Berlanca Tolippson Head reporter

Harry wondered how such a powerful stone could be lost and thought that story was a very interesting one.