A/N: Hi again! Its me! Okay guys, I wrote this chappie with great excitement, because I have been waiting to do this chapter for ages, and I finally got to do it! Yay! *dances* And do expect the next chapter on Sunday afternoon, if and only if, I get 30 replies. And if you don't by then, then don't expect the next chapter until next Friday. I was thinking of giving all of you a treat by updating early, but if you don't do that, then you get your new chapter on Friday! Oh and don't reply twice please! Just spread the word about my story so that other new people can read it and reply as well.

HARRY POTTER

AND THE

RINGS OF HOGWARTS

Hermione_Harry

Chapter 5: Almost Told

"My parents. I think it was their last moments. . . ."

Dumbledore made a face and urged him to go on.

"And umm . . . I saw everything. . . ." ,said Harry.

"Harry, please tell me the dream. How did it everything exactly happen?" Dumbledore said.

And so Harry told Dumbledore the dream, blow-by-blow. He knew he was keeping Ron and Hermione out of breath by putting sometimes a sigh for dramatic effect. When he finished, Dumbledore stood up and looked out of his church-like window. The trio looked at him questioningly, but dared not disturb the Headmaster while he was thinking.

Professor Dumbledore stroked his strong chin while looking outside into the Quidditch Field.

"And so it has begun," he muttered, "Must get them prepared for the Great War ahead of them . . . it's only a matter of time. . . ."

*~*~*

Ginny Weasley sat in her dormitory bed while thinking about something. She soon decided to have a cup of tea from her beautiful kettle. Ginny tapped the kettle with her wand and a blast of steam issued suddenly from the spout. She took out her teacup and poured some of her favorite tea.

She started to sip some of it. But then, her mind started to wander on someone. Someone special. . . .

She remembered how that on that day she was late for Potions. How Draco saw her walking late in the corridors. How he somehow persuaded her to not go to Potions, but to go with him somewhere . . . somewhere private. How Draco took her to an abandoned classroom and locked the doors so she couldn't escape. How Draco pushed her up against the wall and pressed his masculine body against hers. How Draco spoke sweetly in her ear making her tickle. How Draco started to unbutton--

Ginny got extremely red and took another huge sip from her cup. But soon, something was caught in Ginny's throat. She started to choke. Ginny tried to call out for help, but was too weak to do so. So she decided to try and save herself somehow. By punching herself in her stomach several times, she felt the lump on her throat start to move towards her mouth. Ginny closed her eyes and tried to punch her stomach for one last time. And instantly she felt the small something fall from her mouth and onto her bed. Ginny opened her eyes and gasped.

On her bed was a yellow and black stoned ring.

*~*~*

"Harry, I think it is time I gave you another heirloom your father left to you before he died." Dumbledore said.

But, I thought that my father left me only one, thought Harry.

"And no, he did not leave only one heirloom," said Dumbledore as if reading Harry's thoughts.

Harry was startled. He looked completely shocked.

"But before we do that, let me call three students to my office please. . ."

And with a snap of his fingers, Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape appeared right outside Dumbledore's office. He smiled at them and walked to their direction.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione stayed put at their spot. They only just watched.

Dumbledore told the two professor's something very briefly and very softly. They both nodded and left as quickly as they came in.

The tall Professor turned around and looked at them.

"Well, it will almost be time before I tell you everything. . . ."

A/N: MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! I am so evil! Ok, that will get you guys think for awhile. I put some MAJOR clues in there so that some of you guys can investigate! Hee. Have fun!