Disclaimer::: HEY...i realized i need a new disclaimer cuz i DO own some of the characters!! So, don't even think about stealing Nadia..she's MINE! MWAHAHAHA! Everything else belongs to J.K. Rowling..lucky gurl!

A/N--- I changed my pen name from EyEluvBOBXX to XxXtAP-daNCiNg- sPIdeRsXxX..just so you know!

Also, Kate...i did change the chapter around..i didn't like how the other one flowed...was the new one OK? or should i have kept the other one?? Let me know...and if you flame me i swear i'll throw my KOOSH straw at you!

Chapter 6: Shocking Revelations

(A/N::: Uh huh...you got it...flashback)

Seeing as it was Christmas Break at Hogwart's before Hermoine and Ron arrived, there weren't many students around. They went straight to the Headmaster's office. Fortunately, Mr. Crouch was in and told them where they would find Harry. Walking down the dark corridor which led to Harry's classroom stirred memories of Potions with Snape down in the dungeons. She shuddered.

And suddenly, there it was. They could tell it was his because it was the only door with light shining from beneath it. Hermoine looked over at Ron and he nodded as if telling her he was ready. She saw his hand slip into his pocket, probably to check on his wand, and she swallowed. Oh please don't let them kill each other! She pinched her eyes shut as she reached for the door and pushed it in. When she opened them, she saw that the room was lit by a few large candles scattered around the room. It was empty except for his desk and chairs, the students' tables, a trunk, and a few odds and ends lying throughout the room. And then she saw it. A huge dementor loomed over Harry. Hermoine had to cover her mouth to keep from screaming.

Harry must have heard them enter because he glanced over at them. Realizing he had company, he quickly pointed his wand at the dementor and yelled, "Riddikulus!" Almost instantaneously, the dementor started sprouting little red pimples all over its face. Harry laughed and the dementor retreated into the desk drawer so fast, it caused the drawer to slam shut with a loud BANG. Both Ron and Hermoine jumped. So, it was a boggart, not a dementor. That's a relief! Harry set his wand down on the desk and walked over, a broad grin set on his face. He pulled Hermoine into a rib-crushing hug and gave her a kiss on the cheek. She blushed as he pulled away and moved towards Ron. He stuck out his hand but Ron just stared at it. Hermoine fingered her wand, not knowing what was going to happen. But, she'd be ready.

Ron's hands were in tight fists at his sides. His ears were red. She thought he might explode. But to her surprise, he relaxed, grabbed Harry's hand, and pulled him into a hug. She sighed. He must've been talking himself through it. Good ol' Ron. When they pulled away, Ron was the first to speak, "Harry, mate, how have you been?"

"Just fine, Ron. Nothing really exciting ever happens around here now that we've graduated." They both chuckled. "What's new with you?"

This was it. He was going to tell Harry what had happened. There was no turning back now. Ron glanced at Hermoine and she took that as her signal to leave. She squeezed his hand for support and stepped out of the room. The only words she heard before she shut the door were "Harry, mate, we have to talk." Harry's smiled faded and he led Ron over to the chairs near his desk.

Hermoine decided it was safe to leave them alone. I mean, Ron was with Harry. He would be OK. Besides, the Death Eaters weren't going to hunt Harry down at Hogwart's of all places. Plus, she figured Harry would be getting enough 'shocking' news for one day. Her little update could wait until tomorrow. It was so nice seeing those two together again. She smiled.

She walked into the Great Hall, not really knowing where else to go. She sat down at the nearest table and rested her head in her arms. She was so tired from traveling all day. Maybe I could just.. She yawned. ..rest my eyes a bit. Just until Harry and Ron are ready. Then I can go.....find....them...........and.... She didn't finish her thought because sleep overtook her quickly.

...:::flashback ends:::...

She looked up at Ginny through her tearfilled eyes. Ginny was knelt down beside her with Nadia holding onto her mommy's neck. Hermoine wiped her eyes and managed a smile. She stood and offered Ginny a hand. She took it and then leaned over to pick up her daughter, who had her hands stretched upward.

Just then, Harry hobbled over and handed Nadia a bright yellow dandelion. She took it happily and brought it up to her nose for a sniff. She pulled away, nose covered in yellow pollen, and sneezed, causing the flower to fly from her tiny grip. The group laughed as Ginny wiped the pollen off her nose. Harry offered his hand to Nadia and she wiggled to let her mom know she wanted down. When she was set on the ground, she grabbed her daddy's hand and turned to walk back to the building. Ginny watched them go and then turned to smile at Hermoine.

"They're so cute together. I'm glad everything worked out for you two."

"Me, too. I think Nadie's really helped Harry get through this. He seems to have taken it really hard."

Hermoine dropped her head, but Ginny quickly took her hand and led her over to a group of concrete benches. Head lowered, Hermoine noticed something she hadn't before. The benches had names engraved on the front. The one on the left said 'James "Prongs" Potter' and another said 'Lily Potter'. The one on the far right was plain. Maybe he'll have Ron's name inscribed on that one. Ginny led her to the 'Lily' bench and sat down.

Hermoine couldn't take it anymore. She had to say it before she exploded. "Ginny, if I hadn't fallen asleep, or led Ron to Hogwart's or dated that bastard....none of this would have happened! NONE of it...Ron could still be alive!! I'm so sorry" She broke into sobs and rested her head on Ginny's arm.

Ginny rubbed Hermoine's back, trying to soothe her very distraught friend. "Mione, you actually may have saved a life by dating that so-called bastard." She didn't feel right calling him that, and neither should Hermoine. She was so frustrated by Hermoine blaming herself and Draco for this. She needed to know the truth and there's no better time than the present.

Hermoine looked up at Ginny. What did she say? She raised an eyebrow.

"Hermoine, Draco saved Harry's life" She blurted out.

Hermoine almost choked on her own breath. I must've heard Ginny wrong. Did she say Draco saved Harry's life? That's not possible...

"What?" Hermoine finally choked out.

WHOA...bet ya weren't expecting that now, were ya? MWAHAA..cliffy cliffy! Anyways, i still don't have WORD so please bare with me! Also, please review..because those really make my day!! Happy happy joy joy!! Sorry it took so long to update but i'm workin on my other story AND i partyed hard at CEC's last night...WOW! so..HAVE A VERY HARRY DAY YA'ALL!!!!