Once the three friends returned to Hogwarts, they visited the library whenever they could to search for the connection with Harry and the scar.
"Why is it every year we seem to end up spending unnecessary time in the library," complained Ron.
"Shut up, Ron, and get back to reading," Hermione said.
"You know, Hermione," Harry said, "I really don't think we're going to find anything. I mean, in our first year we were pouring over books trying to find out why my scar was burning, but we never found anything."
"We have to keep trying," Hermione said. "I don't want to go to the Restricted Section unless we absolutely have to. Remember what happened the last time you tried to sneak into the Restricted Section?"
"I don't think we'll have to sneak this time," Harry said. "I think I can get Dumbledore to write me a note. He usually doesn't require much explanation for things like this. It's like he always knows what's going on."
"Well you might as well go now," Ron said, "we're not going to find anything here."
Harry got up from his chair and headed to Dumbledore's office.
"So did you talk to Harry?" Ron asked Hermione.
"Yeah, I did," Hermione said, strangely. "He's all right now."
"Good, because he really has enough on his plate without carrying that around," Ron said. "So what do you think is up with the Black Stone?"
"I'm not sure yet," Hermione said. "But I have a feeling it's something big."
"Hermione," Ron said. "It's always something big. Being friends with Harry is never a bore."
"I think Dumbledore knows something but isn't telling," Hermione said.
"Something like what? Dumbledore promised Harry no more secrets," Ron said, worriedly.
"I don't think it's a secret, more of an underlying fact…I'm not sure…but I think…" Hermione said.
"Hermione, what is it? You know I hate it when you do that…" Ron said.
"I don't want to say anything until I'm absolutely sure," Hermione said. "I need to see Dumbledore too." She got up and left.
Absolutely mad, she is, Ron thought.
At that point, Stella walked into the library. "Hey Ron," she called out. "Hermione around?" she looked around quickly.
"No," Ron smiled. "Went to see Dumbledore about something."
"Where's Harry? I haven't seen him much since we got back from Christmas Break," Stella said.
"He went to see Dumbledore about something too," Ron said.
"Ron, can I ask you something?" Stella asked.
"Um…sure…?" Ron said, nervously.
"I think Harry's keeping something from me. Did something happen while you two were at Hermione's house?" Stella asked.
Oh no, she suspects about the Black Stone, Ron thought.
"Um, not really…nothing I can think of…" Ron stammered.
"Fine. If you don't want to tell me, that's okay. I just don't understand how Hermione is in on this little secret when I'M the one who's supposed to be Harry's girlfriend," Stella said, angrily. She stood up quickly, knocking over the chair she'd been sitting in, and stormed off.
That's not good news for Harry, Ron thought.
Harry returned with permission to enter the Restricted Section. "Went well then?" Ron said, shakily.
"What's wrong, Ron?" Harry asked. Ron explained the Stella episode.
"So basically I either tell her or she breaks up with me," Harry said.
"Break up with her," Hermione said, coming in with a stack of books.
"You would say that," Harry said.
"And what is that supposed to mean?" Hermione said.
"Face it, Hermione. You haven't liked Stella since the day she stepped into Hogwarts. You blame her for stuff she doesn't even do. Why should I listen to you?" Harry said, frankly.
"Stuff she doesn't do? You know someone changed all the passwords to the Gryffindor Common Room this morning? No one's been able to get in!" Hermione said.
"And you think Stella did it?" Harry said. "You know, I'm really tired of this." He stood up, picked up his bag, and left.
Now you've done it, Ron thought.
"You've really gone too far, Hermione," Ron said.
"You're on his side too?" Hermione said.
"I'm not on ANYONE'S side, but think of it this way. Would you like it if everyone blamed me for things I didn't do? With no basis at all?" Ron pointed out.
"I suppose not…I guess I'll have to apologize later," Hermione said, remorsefully.
"Anyway, what did you find out?" Ron said.
"I found out that I was right. Dumbledore has a lightning bolt scar too," Hermione said, flatly.
A/N: I'm thinking of writing a parody after this. Heh heh, I can't write more than one story at a time…Tell me what you think… Go for it or no?
Reviews:
KawaiiFryingPanChick: Yeah, I'm kind of sad that I had to do that to Ron, but I really think that's what's going to happen.
HPfan-Excalibur: Yeah, and apparently so do I!
Possom2009: Thought that was funny? Yeah, I thought it was a nice touch. And yes, a definite love triangle. And PO'ed…potentially the understatement of the year.
Dragonnet: Heh, well he was looking at the catalogs.
Reeter Skeeter: Alas, I'm sorry, but that's the way the cookie crumbles. You could, of course, stop reading…but then you'll never figure out why Dumbledore has a lightning bolt scar.
Raven-Padfoot-Marauder: That review totally confused me. I understand the R/Hr part…sorry for that…but what did the rest mean?..yeah, I thought it was a little funny too
Lutefa: Thanks lutefa, keep reading!
Mara342: Sorry, I think I forgot to give you a shoutout for putting me on your list! So sorry! I still love you! Good luck w/ the crossing fingers thing…;-)
Captain scarlet penguin keeper: Actually, Harry is really a Leo, Hermione is really a Virgo, and Ron is really a Pisces. Look it up if u want. Harry's b-day is on July 31st, Hermione on September 19th, and Ron on March 3rd. Thanks for the compliments!
Jarvey: Too true, too true.