Title: Trouble

Author: HYPERdingdong39

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter... cry

When Hermione woke, her eyes red from crying, she found that she was the only one in the dormitory. She sat up in shock, afraid she was late, and ran down to the Great Hall. She sighed in relief as she saw everyone sitting around. Then she remembered she was in pajamas, and promptly ran back up to the dormitory.

After she changed and brushed her teeth, she hurried back down to Great Hall. It was then that she noticed the buzz of excitement, spreading around between the people. It wasn't good, she could tell. She could see people crying, and looking worried. She walked to the Gryffindor table, and sat next to Harry.

"What's wrong?" she asked, an expression of anxiety on her face.

He didn't say anything, but instead he thrust the daily prophet at her. She looked at the headline, and gasped, reading the article quickly.

You-Know-Who's Appearance

You-know-who was sighted near Hogwarts School, as reported by a reliable source. He was said to have approached the onlooker, and said, "I'll start with Hogwarts. The world will be under my control again!" The frightened person went straight to the Ministry of Magic. Ministry of Magic officials estimate that Voldemort will go through with his plan. The reason is because of Harry Potter, who is at Hogwarts right now.

Hermione didn't bother to read the rest. She knew that there would be trouble. Harry was looking grim, and worried, understandably. She put her hand on his shoulder, reassuring him.

Suddenly Hermione remembered Draco. He must be really worried. She knew he had gotten the mark last night, and now he must be really worried. This would be the climax of the things he had been doing.

"Let's not overreact," said Hermione finally. "We don't know if Voldemort is going to REALLY attack or not."

She looked at the worried faces, and knew she wasn't helping at all. Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil were crying, their faces bright red. Neville was looking determined, and Ron had no expression at all. How could he? After all that was happening.

She supposed her view of him was slightly biased at the moment though. She should try to make up with him. The Hogwarts students were going to have to be unified if Voldemort was coming.

"Ron? Are you okay?" she asked, trying to stay calm.

"No," he snapped at her, and walked out of the room. She stared at his retreating back, shocked.

Harry turned to her and tried to smile. "He's a bit stressed," he said softly.

"Boy, I can tell," said Hermione angrily. She walked over to the Slytherin table, and took Draco's hand.

She pulled him out of the Great Hall, and took him up to the Astronomy Tower, sure she would have peace there.

She had forgotten what the tower was famous for, couples snogging. Although it was obviously empty on that dreary day.

"Now isn't the time, Hermione. Normally you know I'd be happy to have a nice snog........" he said with a small smile. He wasn't very good at being lighthearted.

"Draco," she said, softly. That one word reassured him. She knew what he was going through. He could tell by the way she said it, quietly, yet firmly.

"I'll be fine, don't worry about me," he said, trying to stop her from worrying.

She hugged him, and he smiled slightly. Suddenly they heard a commotion from below.

Draco suddenly kissed her, hard.

"If I don't live," he said calmly. "Remember what I said before. I'll always love you."

With those words he swept out of the room and headed down. Hermione paused a moment, and ran down as well.

Voldemort was there, in a large black cloak. Nobody could see his face, but everyone knew it was him. Especially when he spoke.

"Welcome, Hogwarts students, to the last day of your lives."

A/N: I know, I know... the chapter was too short... but the next one will be longer!! I promise!! Hehehe!! Should I respond to reviews?? Yes! I said I would... And if anyone other then HPfanatic04 wants to be in my story they can!! Just give me your name, and a bit of your personality! Nobody would be a major character but oh well! Oh, yeah.. tell me whether you want to be evil or good!

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