Chapter Three
Anxious but Disappointed

The next morning Harry left rather early again, and apparated to Hermione's house. Even though he had known her for several years Harry was still quite nervous. He knocked on her door and a tall man with silver hair answered the door. If Harry had not arrested Lucius Malfoy yesterday he would have sworn this was him. The man said "May I help u sir?" "Yes I am here to see Ms. Granger", Harry replied. "Well I am a doctor and Ms. Granger is in no condition to have visitors" "Is she alright" "Oh she will live"

Harry walked away very disappointed. He had been hoping to see Hermione. Every day he went back to her house before and after work and had the same conversation with the so called doctor. Even worse Hermione would not answer his letters. His owl Hedwig had never made an error in delivery before and Harry was sure she hadn't this time.

As Harry was walking in his door one night a brown tawny owl landed on his shoulder. It had a parchment tied to its left leg. Harry untied it and the owl flew away. Harry stepped inside, sat down and opened the letter. Immediately he recognized it as Ron's hand writing.

Dear Harry, There is something wrong with Hermione. I really need to talk to you. Meet me tomorrow night at 7:00 at the Leaky Cauldron. Goodbye and see you then

Ronald Weasley

The next night Harry left at exactly 7:00. He apparated right in front of the Leaky Cauldron. He walked in and immediately saw Ron's firey red hair which stuck out in the blandly colored pub. He sat down next to him and said "So.. Ron"