Well…….I have written 4 chaps in one go. I hope you liked my others. I got my sister to help me with this one. Lol

Cyas

Sassy & Emma

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Chapter 17

" Giles...chill. There's nothing we can really do. The potion I had makes me tell the truth. I can tell a few lies. But you know it might be an advantage to have some people to know. It means that if they see me again...I can't get expelled. They could help...in a non violent way. Or hey they could research with you." Giles did not appear the like the idea much, and seemed quite offended that he would need someone to help him research.

" Hermione...it would put them in even more danger. They would want to help. They could be attacked simply because they know you. Or know about you." He looked pleading.

" Giles...I'll try my hardest to lie. It won't be easy. Any wild exclamations cover for me. Okay?" He just nodded. " We still haven't got my cover story."

" I got it...you could of seen some weird figure appear and scare them away. There's always a bigger fish."

" That bigger fish happens to be me. But I can play along." Hermione smiled a little resassuringly.

Hospital wing

" So are you ready to speak Hermione?" Dumbledore asked calmly. She just nodded, and sat down next to Harry who smiled comfotingly at her.

" Erm...well basically all that happened was I dived then hurt my ankle, and...I fell down. This figure came and scared the vampires away. It made sure that no one was attacked. So waited until we ran off." She replied quickly.

" A figure?"

" Yea...the bigger fish. He was really nice. He disappeared before we could say thanks though."

" Well to wrap this mystery up, we'll investigate this bigger fish. In the mean time...you three, are not expelled. But consider yourself lucky. If what Harry said is true, someone was in trouble, your actions, although wrong, were brave. However you all have a detention next Friday. Meet Professor Lupin and Professor Black in their office. They can decide what you will do."

Harry seemed to think that Dumbledore had done this on purpose. Made his godfather decide on a detention. Typical Dumbledore.

Hermione was not bothered. Quite relieved that they had gotten away with detentions.

" Well...you had better go to bed." McGonagall instructed sternly, and frightening the teens with her cold gaze.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione all filed out of the ward. They walked back to the Gryffindor common room in silence. They went their separate ways to their rooms where all three fell into a deep sleep immediately.

Next day

Hermione walked into the great hall. She looked up the Gryffindor table. She saw Ron and Harry deep in discussion, so took a seat next to them, with out interrupting. Quickly waffling down her breakfast, Hermione did not notice that she was getting disgusted looks from the Slytherin table.

Rising from her seat she bolted to Giles's office. Today was training. A whole day of nothing but training.

'lucky me' Hermione sarcastically thought to herself.

She brushed past some first years who were speaking to a portrait of a small girl. After climbing the seven floors, she finally reached the divination corridor. She ran down it, turned up some more stairs, and then ran to Giles's door. Inside she could hear the muffles of Giles reading his letter out loud. She walked in.

" So...whatare youdoing?" She asked while stretching getting read yo train.

" Oh...sending a letter to the council. Just a routine check up they made. So lets start with weapons."

Later

It was 9:30. Hermione was getting ready to patrol. She had on a plain black, cotton cat suit. It zipped up the front. It hung ever so slightly from her, but clung to her waist. A thick belt hung loosely around her waist. The trouser bottoms flared. She had on her black high heeled boots. Her silver cross over the top. She let her hair hang down.

She was going out tonight with out Giles. He didn't actually know she was going out. He just knew she was doing something. She planned to find the mysterious guy she had bumped into yesterday. Her training today had worn her out. Giles had advised her not to go out. She had spent the day throwing things around. Flipping and kicking. She sighed. She approached the dorm window. She breathed in heavily. She looked down.

" A long way down". She stood on the ledge, then threw herself off. Her heart jumped as she reached the ground landing on her feet, smartly. She stood up, dusted herself off, and then looked around. In the distance she thought she saw two figures disappear, but not before, she thought, seeing her. Quickly she darted down the stoney path, to Hogsmead.

" Lupin. I just think I just saw someone over there." Sirius was examining the spot Before Lupin could see it the figure had disappeared.

" on. it's almost midnight. Lets just get to the shack. It's getting late. The full moon's almost at its peak."

Lupin and Sirius were going to the shrieking shack to transform. It was a full moon so Remus was to change once again.

Cemetery

Hermione stood patiently waiting for someone to show up. She had been waiting for half an hour at least. Nothing had shown up.

" Here vampires...I'm all alone!" Still nothing.

Shrieking shack

Sirius and Lupin had now transformed. Lately they had noted that Lupin, while in werewolf mode was gaining knowledge of who he was every time. Dumbledore had said that it was progress and soon he would be able to control himself and remember who he was.

Two great animals were stood out side the shrieking shack. It was dark. The dog began to break into a run. Both now were running through the dry September streets. Leaves from trees were scattered everywhere on the floor. Colourful oranges and browns.

Hermione

Hermione was now sitting on top of a fresh grave. Movement below her, made her leap up. She quickly stepped back. Just as she did she bumped into something. She looked up. Behind her stood a tall, young looking vampire, who looked down into her face. His fair blond hair blew in the wind. He smiled wickedly at her.

" Awww...you all alone?" The vampire asked teasingly.

" Not anymore" Hermione snapped.

Sirius and Lupin

The two animals had been running for a while so stopped for breath. Sirius looked up. In front of them were two huge iron gates. The padlock had been broken. Both heard what sounded like a familiar female voice, along with a gruff male voice. Curiously they both entered the cemetery. They saw a girl standing closely with her back against one vampire, while another rose from it's grave.

Both gasped when they saw that the girl was Hermione. Lupin hid behind the bushes, while Sirius got ready to transform to help Hermione. Only then did he see that she didn't really need it.

Hermione

" Could you please get your hand away from me." The vampire was rubbing his hand around her neck. Hermione didn't wait for a reply.

She grabbed his hand, then flipped him over her shoulder. He landed roughly on his back. The other vampire looked shocked. This vampire was wearing a black tee shirt. He had black cotton trousers on. He had a very distinct mark. Obviously he had been slashed across his face. The scar looked horrific mixed with the look of his vampire face.

He walked slowly forward to Hermione. Hermione quickly dodged a punch from the vampire with blonde hair who had just sprung up. She kicked the blonde haired one in his chest, he stumbled back. Quickly she pulled off a successful spinning kick. Hitting the same vampire. He smashed his head against the floor.

Now the second vampire was in front of her. She elbowed his face. He regained his balance, so punched her in straight, in the face. She was knocked back a bit, but not enough to seriously damage her.

Sirius and Lupin watched in amazement as Hermione knocked a vampire down.

The vampire with the scar threw a second punch in. Hermione again was hit back. This time she dropped to the ground. She spun her self with her leg out. Knocking the vampire off its feet. Only then did it hit Hermione.

She hadn't brought her stake, and the vampires were slowly getting back up.

Sirius and Lupin were watching from the bush. Both still in shock. They noticed that Hermione looked panicked. They noticed some was wrong.

Hermione scanned the area for anything to use before the vampires fully recovered. Suddenly she heard the wind blowing through some tree's. Looking to the vampires to make sure they weren't recovered yet, she stood up. Using her strength she side flipped, with her legs apart, ( like Cameron Diaz does in the adverts for Charlie's angels full throttle, off the bike. If anyone knows what that's called, could you email me?)

She landed next to the trees. She impulsively snapped of a thick ranch. Big enough for her to hold. Hermione approached the scared vampire. He was laying on the floor. Suddenly she jammed her stake into his heart, withdrawing it dramatically, ( like Buffy does).

The blonde came at her. She plunged the broken branch into him next. He fell to the floor squirming, before he imploded to dust.

Hermione wiped the dust off her. She breathed heavily, while looking around. She sensed other presences, but could not see them. She glanced at the town clock nearby. She could just make out the hands.

'10:10. not bad. Up to 4 hours roughly.' She began to walk around. She had hoped that the guy lived somewhere near. Although he was in the forbidden forest….no one could live there.

Sirius and Lupin slowly followed her. Lupin every so often trying to attack her, stopped by Sirius.

Hermione knew that some thing was following her. She couldn't make out what it was though. As she walked further into the cemetery, the sense of others around increased. Hermione could tell that now that there was one more vampire closing in on her. Right behind her. She held her 'stake' tighter.

After stepping forward two more steps, Hermione twirled around. Nothing. Unguarded she turned to go the way she had been heading. In front of her, blocking her way was another vampire. This one was wearing a white muscle tee, with black trousers. His face wasn't vamped out like they usually were. He had tanned skin, dark hair, and dark misty eyes. They appeared to be a mixture of deep blue, cold black and a jade green. He looked deep into Hermione's. He seemed familiar.

" Hello," He whispered lightly, " What would a beautiful young girl be doing in a cemetery at ten?" His eye's did not move, only stare deeper into Hermiones. Somehow he seemed different to most vampires. He seemed gentle.

" You know...the usual. I guess I don't need to ask why you're here though." Hermione said loosening the grip on her 'stake' slightly. Somehow she felt safe. Warm.

" Well...I'm not who you think I am. So I don't have the same reason to be here as they do." He was now pushing a piece of hair out of her eyes. His hand brushing against her face.

Hermione still tranced with his eyes could feel his smooth, soft, ice cold skin brush against her warm skin. Her face tingled from his touch.

Sirius guided Lupin back to the shack. He had seen enough. Hermione was in deep trouble when he saw her next. Very deep trouble.

Hermione stood rooted to the spot. He somehow seemed to feel her ease up. She lost all grip on her stake. Lifelessly she dropped it to the floor. He smiled when he saw her reaction. He felt like he was alive for the moments he spent staring longingly into her eyes. He broke the silence when he bent down picking up her stake.

As he came back up he looked at her slender figure. He blushed ever so slightly. He handed her back her stake.

" So...I take it you come from that school nearby...Hogwarts?" He asked politely.

" Yea...I'm..." she stopped, she wasn't going to give her name out to a strange vampire.

" You're? Don't worry...I don't bite." This to Hermione was invitation enough.

" I'm Hermione. Since we're in a chatty mood. Who are you?" She asked happily.

" I'm...a friend." He said mysteriously.

" It's you, from the forest!" She exclaimed almost scarign herself. "You said that last time." He just smiled.

" Can I have your name. It would help instead of calling you mystery guy." She was now moving even closer to him.

" Wouldn't that eliminate the mystery part?" He asked softly. Hermione thought.

" I'm not usually big on the mystery's. There are certain exceptions. But it would help to have a name. Anything to call you by." She was now speaking gently. Still gazing into his eyes.

" Call me Sifen." He pulled another mysterious smile. A fluttering feel, engulfed Hermione stomach. She felt weak with that smile. She looked down to the floor blushing again, as she had before.

Sifen noticed her distraction. He also looked away.

" So...you gotten into trouble since the forest?" He asked it as though it was a normal everyday question.

" A bit. A minute ago. A two vampires. Nowt I couldn't handle. I did pretty well to say I forgot my stake. It wasn't exa..." She began to babble but was cut off.

" You forgot your stake? You should never leave without it. Or another weapon. Don't ever come out with out something." He began to raise his voice. Hermione looked at him confused.

'does he actually care?'

" Hey what's with the wacky. You're not my mum. Or my watcher, so back off. Anyway not like you care." She half sulked half bellowed.

" I'm sorry." Sifenapologised resigned. "I just was worried. I do have feelings you know?" There was an awkward moment. Neither spoke for a while.

" Well...it was nice meeting you but I have some slaying to do." Hermione said abruptly.

" Well...there's some nasty vampires out there so I'm coming with you." He said following her as she stalked off.

" Fine...but I can take care of my self. I'm not totally helpless." The two set off together. Talking along the way.

It was now 1:30. Hermione reached the Gryffindor common room. She went to her room, and collapsed onto her bed.