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A rather gloomy Harry and Ron and Hermione prepared to leave Hagrid's class. They were just discussing their next courses as Hagrid came up to them.

"Hullo kids," he greeted them happily. "Did you like me lesson?"

Hermione smiled at the beaming half-giant. "Of course, Hagrid. How did you learn so much about Thestrals? I hadn't even read that bit of information in Hogwarts, a History."

Ron rolled his eyes as Hagrid replied, "Agh... a bit of information my dad used to tell me before he died. Don't know how he came upon it.. but it was important, it was."

Harry said, "Well, Hagrid. We've got to get to class, but we'll be sure to drop by at lunch."

Hagrid nodded, "Yes, I've got a bit o' things to speak to you 'bout." His face turned from happy to a tint of darkness.

The trio nodded and made their ways to class.

"I'll see you guys later, as we are going opposite ways. Meet me at Hagrid's at lunch." Hermione made her way to her Arithmancy class.

Ron suddenly looked excited, "Harry! Do you remember? Firenze is teaching our class! But so is Trelawny!"

Harry never thought about that. He was too busy thinking about other, darker things. "Hm, this should be an interesting class then."

They walked up the stairs to Professor Trelawny's tower. The schedule did say in the tower. Once they entered, it was just Professor Trelawny. Harry and Ron were surprised, wondering where Firenze was; he couldn't go back to his home, the Forbidden Forest, so he had nothing to do but stay in castle grounds. And he was at the table along with the other teachers at dinner that first night.

"Hello, everybody," the Professor said in her usual, mystifying voice. "I sense that some of you are confused, wondering where Firenze is." The class murmured, some good, some bad. Lavender and Parvati were very happy that their favorite teacher was back even if they did think FIrenze was handsome.

"Ah, yes," continued Professor Trelawny, breathing the essence of tea leaves in her room. "Firenze and I did not agree with the way the other teaches. We did not have the same beliefs, thus we could not teach the same class. We took the matter to Headmaster Dumbledore of course, and he suggested that we teach the same subject, just at different times. But that would be impossible as sixth year students - your schedule is especially busy as my senses tell me." Ron snorted. Professor Trelawny heard, but made no comment. "So, he is teaching third, fourth and fifth years." Harry and Ron secretly groaned. Why had they been given this useless class?

"Yes! Onto the lesson. Mr. Potter, you are back. My senses tell me that danger is upon you worse than ever." She exclaimed. Parvati and Lavender gave an "ohh" and bewitched star.

Harry could not stand the woman, but decided to humor himself and Ron. "Um, yes. I was almost run over by a cat named Crookshanks last night."

Lunch came, and as the trio promised, they would meet Hagrid in his hut. He was there, pouring tea for himself as they all knocked. He let them in and closed the door behind him.

"Hello Hagrid," Ron said, taking a seat at the table. "How was your summer?" He winked at both Hermione and Harry.

"Oh," Hagrid said absentmindedly, as if he was reliving one of the best moments of his life. "Got to spend time with Olympe, yeh know. I'm so glad she finally fancies me, really."

The trio smiled at the happiness they saw in the half-giant's face.

"That's great, Hagrid, really," said Harry.

But then Hagrid said with a serious face, "But thas not what's important righ' now. Take a look at this." He tossed them a copy of the Daily Prophet.

There was an article on an attack in London. Not just London, Diagon Alley! It was in the Leaky Cauldron, a place where Harry once stayed before starting his third year at Hogwarts. That third year he found out who Sirius Black really was, and threatened to kill him...

But the article alarmed both Ron and Hermione.

"The Leaky Cauldron?" asked Hermione, looking anxious. "But was anyone hurt?"

"Oh, can't you read, Hermione?" said an agitated, yet scared Ron. He began to read: "The owner of the Leaky Cauldron claimed that there was no harm done to his shop. However, two people dressed in black - no doubt servants, or maybe even the You-Know-Who himself! - showed up at about noon threatening the bar. They then yelled the Stunning Curse at people who stood in there way carelessly, being followed by a terribly long python. The owner said he was threatened, but they didn't Stun him. Instead they said: 'Let the World know that the Dark Lord is rising and will be greater than ever before!' The owner said it was a female's voice and she and the other figure apparated with a mad cackle. Many of the Stunned wizards and witches have been sent to St. Mungos for health treatment. However, no one was fatally injured."

"Oh my goodness," breathed Hermione, looking more pale than ever and plopping onto a seat. "That could be anywhere - that could have been anyone. Oh, what if it was a Weasley?"

Ron shuddered at the thought as did Harry. Harry kneeled beside Hermione and clutched her hand. "It'll be alright." She just looked at him and nodded, but he was sure she wasn't reassured.

Hagrid spoke up, "We 'ave to admit that we saw this comin', Hermione. He's unstoppable at the moment. But you guys didn't finish the whole thing."

Ron picked up the article again and read the paragraph he had forgotten. "All caught Death Eaters at the Ministry of Magic are still in Azkaban prison, highly guarded. There is no need to worry of them at the moment. However, the owner of the Leaky Cauldron claims that Narcissa Malfoy was at the scene, and in fact in one of You-Know-Who's follower's way. But she was not Stunned. Instead, the two looked at each other, and then Narcissa walked out of the Inn, looking more annoyed than ever."

"Malfoy's mom?" said Harry, a bit surprised and still gripping Hermione's hand. "It's no wonder they'd leave her alone. With her husband being a Death Eater, she probably was too."

"Hm," said Hagrid. "There's no proof she was. Acted as an ordinary witch, attending rich Wizards' parties an' all. She seems to have settled down though after Malfoy was put into Azkaban." He shuttered at the name, after having spent a couple months in it he had a reason to. "Anyway, you lot better get to class now, or yeh'll be late! An' so will I!"

"Wait," Hermione said before walking out the door. The other two stopped. "Hagrid, have you found Grawp?"

"Oh," said Hagrid gloomily. "He's still in the forest. I was able to tie 'em up durin' the summer, before I left to see Olympe. But, em... he's goin' to 'ave to go back. I confessed to Dumbledore, and he wouldn't allow it. I mean, Dumbledore, bein' the great man he is, of course said it politely, and even offered to take Grawp himself. You know, what with all his magic skills. But I said I'd take him durin' Christmas vacation..."

"Oh," said Hermione, seeing the sadness on his face. "Can we visit him sometime?"

"Sure, maybe this weekend?" Hagrid's face lit up.

"Yes," Hermione smiled. "That would be nice."

The trio left, with Hermione still pale and unable to pay attention to what any of the boys were saying. She was thinking of the attack and Grawp and totally forgot that Ron wasn't going to be in their next class.

"We have to seperate here," said Ron uncomfortably.

"Why?" asked Harry perplexed.

Ron shrugged. "You and Hermione have N.E.W.T Transfiguration. I'm going to Apparation."

"Well, when do you have Transfiguration and we have Apparation?" Harry asked, frowning.

"I suppose it switches, mate. Don't feel down. You'll never guess who's teaching, I never knew it. Fred and George never mentioned it. Anyway, we'll talk about it later. Along with other things," Ron winked, emphasising the word 'other'.

A/N: Is the process slow? I hope not, I'm just writing it at the pace I think JK would write it at... Anyway I hope you like. More interesting things will happen. I haven't forgotten details and such. But keep reading and reviewing. I have no reviews to answer to because I wanted to update so quick! Hehe, I have so many ideas.