Harry landed on the floor with a thump still holding Hermione. He opened his eyes quickly and realized that he wasn't in Hog's Head anymore. Hermione too had opened her eyes and was looking at the dark forest, horrified.

"Where's Ron?"

Harry looked around, in his panic at landing in a strange place he had forgotten about Ron.

"He isn't here that's for sure."

The two took a closer look at their surroundings. It was dark but they could still make out some things. It appeared they had landed on a soft pile of moss and that there wasn't anyone around. Harry wrapped Hermione in a close hug. Something about this forest didn't seem right.

Hermione shivered and took out her wand. Harry followed her example and the two conjured up some light.

Nothing could be heard, not even an owl hooting. Hermione walked a few paces and her light went out. She stepped back one pace and it flicked back on.

"I think I've found a dead spot Harry." She said quietly.

"Meaning?"

"We can't use magic in that area. There're several reasons why this could happen, the first being a strong protection was laid on this place so that wizards would keep out. Another reason would be that some sort of curse eliminated this area. There are only a couple of dead spots in the world you know. But there's a charm to create a forcefiel against them. Teshtria!"

"All very interesting Hermione," said Harry after she had performed the charm on his wand as well. "but...what does this mean?"

"Normally it wouldn't matter, but I think we're in danger and therefore would be safest in a place with no magic."

"Where are we?"

"A forest, Harry."

"No," said Harry, his mind working quickly. "Hermione, could we be in the Forbidden Forest?"

"I suppose so."

"Then...you don't this be the 100 foot radius of no magic surrounding the weapon?"
In the dim light from the wands Harry could see Hermione's mouth form a perfect 'o' and her eyes grew wide.

"Oh...Harry! That makes perfect sense!"

Eagerly, the two of them started toward the area, keeping their wands lit to know how much closer they were.

Author's Note: Only two more chapters to go! Review!

Ronkid8829: Calm down, take a deep breath and count to ten. Now that you are feeling better I am sorry to say that Ron will indeed stay dead. I killed him and so he will remain, I will give him a very nice tombstone though, does that make you feel better?

As a way to express my condolences I am giving you a brand new handkerchief! It has I love Ron embroidered in one corner.

Now please try to refrain from murdering me as that would be a very bad idea. As supreme authoress I have the power to bring you into the story and have you die a horrible death as well. We wouldn't want that.

Also Ron died without any pain so its better this way. I could of had him tortured first but I didn't do that so you really should be happy.