Chapter Twelve
A/N: Well my god, I'm updating, it's been.a really long time. I have been having problems finishing this story (as you can tell by my lack of updating). I knew how I wanted the story to end, but I couldn't figure out how to get it there.so I hope this chapter will be okay..
Hermione raised her hand eagerly, almost letting the answer burst through her mouth before realizing what she was about to do.
"Yes Miss Granger," McGonagall called, watching her carefully over the rim of her glasses.
"It's more of a gift then a spell really, very few people are able to change their form. It's even harder to mold oneself into an animal when compared to changing your hair color," Hermione said, thinking of her friends in The Order.
"I suppose that is one argument, is their anyone who would like to oppose Miss Grangers statement?"
There was only one person who was bold enough to oppose her, and that person was Draco Malfoy. She watched him out of the corner of her eye, as he smirked at her from across the room. McGonagall tried to conceal a small smile that was forming.
"Yes, Mister Malfoy, what do you have to say about transfiguring into an animal?"
"Well I-," Draco was cut off by a cough from the back of the room.
"I'm sorry to interrupt Professor, but I was wondering if I might borrow Miss Granger for a moment."
The class turned to see the headmaster standing in the back of the room; they watched the two adults converse with interest. McGonagall's expression turned serious, the smile that had been on her lips moments ago was long gone. She turned back to Hermione.
"You are dismissed, take your things with you, I'm afraid that you will not be returning to class."
Hermione collected her things and followed the headmaster from the room and down the halls until they reached the gargoyle that stood at the entrance of his office. The girl had to give the old man credit, he had not lost any of his agility or speed to time, in fact she had to struggle to keep up with the wizard.
"Take a seat," he said upon entering his office.
Hermione sat down roughly in a plush chair near his desk, "Am I in trouble," she asked, "have I done something wrong?"
Dumbledore frowned, a look that was rarely graced his face, "In a way, yes, you have done something wrong. You see, Miss Granger, I've been hearing things recently, and they've left me with a few questions.."
"And I suppose I hold the answers," Hermione finished.
"Yes, I'm afraid you do, and I'm afraid that you may also be the cause."
She sat there calmly, the only sign of the war raging within her lay within her eyes. She sighed heavily, "I suppose that in a way..yes, there are things that I should have come to you about.."
"I would say so Miss Granger," Dumbledore practically roared, "when Mister Weasley came to visit me last week he promised that you would also be coming to see me..unfortunately you did not."
"I'm here now," she said, "I don't see what difference a few days could make."
"A big one," a cold voice drawled from the doorway.
"Professor Snape," Dumbledore said, "I'm so glad you could join us, and right on time."
"I'm afraid I cannot stay," he replied, throwing a cold glare in Hermione's direction. "I just wanted to inform you on Mister Weasleys condition. He seems to be sleeping peacefully now, and will recover..we're lucky that Mister Finnigan found him when he did."
Hermione's eyes grew wide with fear, "Which Weasley?"
Dumbledore's face softened considerably, "It was Fred."
"What happened to him," she asked, looking at the professor, then back to Snape, only to notice that he had disappeared.
"They found him in the bathroom this morning, covered in blood, crying your name Hermione. It took the Harry and Seamus almost a half hour to drag him to the infirmary, and that is why they weren't in class."
"But Ron was there," she said quietly.
"Ron hasn't been informed yet," the headmaster said, "he is to be told at lunch today."
"Oh."
"Miss Granger, I am well aware that you know a lot more then you have said, maybe more then you've shared with George..I think you know what happened to Mister Longbottom, and what is happening to Mister Weasley."
"I also know who did it."
"Then tell me girl!"
"George probably told you that I found Neville's journal, and in it he basically explained everything that was happening to him." She paused to pull it out of her bag. "One day he was walking in the hall and he ran into Mister Malfoy, this was where his problems began."
"May I see it?"
"Yes," she handed it to him and watched him leaf through it. "Mister Malfoy whispered a charm, the incantation is written in there somewhere-I think it's in the last entry- and after that he started to become obsessed with..er- me."
Dumbledore nodded and motioned for her to continue, "He never said anything to me, but wrote down his admiration, and eventually he became violent. Something no one would have expected from sweet Neville."
"I think I may have the answer to this, but please continue"
She swallowed, "He was being driven insane, by me, and I wasn't even aware of what I was doing. Something in his mind made him want to control me, cut me off from my friends, but somehow he managed to contain himself."
"Yes, I see," he continued flipping through the diary.
"Well," she said, taking his short reply as a sign to continue, "I think that he killed himself to save me. Someone is hell bent on killing me, although I'm not sure why..and now Fred is going through the same thing."
"I'm positive I know what is happening Miss Granger," Dumbledore said, setting down the book, "it's a dark spell, one which slowly drives the recipient insane with enviousness. When it is cast the witch or wizard who has cast it has control of the others mind."
"I think I understand, but why am I the target."
"That is the question isn't it.." Dumbledore said quietly. "I'm meeting with Lucius Malfoy later this evening about a donation, I'll interrogate him then. I suggest you go back to your classes and act as though nothing has happened."
She nodded and walked back to Gryffindor tower, she wouldn't be able to concentrate now, she had just voiced all of her fears about what was happening, and instead of calming her Dumbledore had only made her feel worse. She flopped down on her bed, and closed her eyes, eventually drifting off to sleep.
"Hermione," Ginny was yelling into her ear, "Hermione, wake up."
"What is it?"
"Would you fucking get up," the redhead screamed, "Dumbledore wants you to go see him, and he told me to give you this."
"An invisibility cloak, why do I need this?"
George appeared behind his sister, "It's all right Gin, you go back and visit Fred, we've got things to do."
The girl disappeared and George stood there in her doorway, it was the first time she had seen him all day, he had been absent at breakfast but she hadn't worried herself, noticing Fred wasn't there she had assumed they were up to trouble..
"We're going to be late," he said pulling at her arm.
"Where are we going?"
"Where else, we're going to Dumbledore's office."
"Why?"
"To listen to the questioning of Lucius Malfoy, why else?"
A/N: So that was short.and I was tempted to keep writing, but it's getting a little late, and I need some rest. A quick thanks to my reviewers
Roxybabi511- Lol, your reviews were great, lol. I hope you keep reviewing.p.s I saw the sn and I couldn't help but think about the play Chicago.
Tigard-Toni-Rose- heh, sorry about the wait
Sweetthang-37 -I promise I'll finish, but I don't think that this story deserves 5 stars, there are a lot of other stories that haven't gotten the recognition they deserve
Auvira- I hope you keep reviewing. Thanks!
The Cats Milk- Every writer lives in denial of their work.or at least I do.
Pandora- Well I've updated! Thanks for the review!
Numberonenightowl- Read what later? Lol
Loki-gurl16- Thanks
Bon bon- lol, yes, an ending does always make the story
Jojlip- lol, I like long reviews, lol. Thanks for reading
Me- I hope it's less confusing for you now
MarauderGurl- Thanks firesprite101-I wish that there were more Hermione/Twins stories.they would make such interesting couples sisterhood-of-the-snake- I love your name, sorry it has taken so long to update Irish Lass1- Lol, especially Malfoy (was that a hint? Maybe..maybe not) Leeanna-Marie-Malfoy- lol, thanks, I'll finish it, I promise Beebopodiggity- maybe it will have a happy ending I-LOVE-SPENCER-here it is DodgerMcClure.aka.Drama-Queen- Human? Malfoy? I didn't think it was possible magick-wolf- How did they do it without noise? Well I meant more like without er.loud noises.it was really more of a no screaming type of thing.because..I mean, who really sounds like that? Lady Matsu-lol, I love Draco too, wow, you wrote so much! I'm so happy ::does happy dance with Swedish Fish, yes, girls destroy guys relationships, and they get away with buying cheap holiday gifts scholz03- Thanks Cookie-monster-I hope you keep reviewing Sexy Pirates of the Caribbean- thanks Lady Obsidian- I agree, where oh where are the writers hiding? Spordelia Chase- Yes, he will get what he deserves Elizabeth Ratz-no, I don't think rape is in the cards, but Malfoy will be an obstacle of sorts
Sly4-I don't know, Draco seems to have a stick lodged in his ass
George- Sex isn't supposed to be interesting, it's something to take up space and add emotional whatever, and yes they left, but they didn't graduate Christopher6- lol, yeah it's one of those acquired things Cameron- Yeah, relationships either fall apart of grow closer after a death Aammaallback-I hope not. And maybe that's why she is beautiful, because she's the most intelligent witch they've seen at Hogwarts in a long time Vega Star- THANKS! tigress12-lol, keep reading -Eminem-Chick2/cool brat- nice to know, thanks for reviewing lol Gem- I won't, and I'm not going to change the whole story, I know it seems like the whole house wants to get in her pants, but Neville and Fred are under a spell! SycoCallie- Your reviews are always long! Lol, yeah I hope this chapter was up to par Hermione182- very observant, thanks Rory and Ryan 14- no one wants him to end up.er..dead. lol, thanks for the review I hope you keep reading Safire Stiles- Me happy Giantgiant- Thanks duochang97- The spell will be explained more in the next chapter sim- thanks for the review o0oshe_devilo0o-aw shucks keylala-lol, s'ok, share your thoughts Crystal Frost- George in naturally cute KrystinePotterLover- hope you like this one too Blood57- fred is, had a typo PunkRockFairy- Yes, she should be with George, and Ron isn't in love with her, neither is Fred is you think about it Emily- I will Hannah Wood- Is your name after Oliver wood, the quidditch sex god Hpmusicfreak- Aw! Thanks! You see I'm really a hermione/Draco shipper, but George is so cute! Draco Sirius Lupin- You were right! Thanks for the review! Lol, I hope you keep reading icey crystal-thanks Mighty Mouse o- lol, I love the motions! AngelLLY- heh, sorry, I have a tendency to confuse people ::blushes:: Spike Malfoy- I know the feeling, don't feel bad because I understand Spirit San-Thanks, I hate the subject, but it isn't talked about enough S.T.A.R25- Draco ::drools:: Drucilynda- Fred, I've been getting a lot of anti-fred being evil reviews.meh what am I gonna do
A/N: Well my god, I'm updating, it's been.a really long time. I have been having problems finishing this story (as you can tell by my lack of updating). I knew how I wanted the story to end, but I couldn't figure out how to get it there.so I hope this chapter will be okay..
Hermione raised her hand eagerly, almost letting the answer burst through her mouth before realizing what she was about to do.
"Yes Miss Granger," McGonagall called, watching her carefully over the rim of her glasses.
"It's more of a gift then a spell really, very few people are able to change their form. It's even harder to mold oneself into an animal when compared to changing your hair color," Hermione said, thinking of her friends in The Order.
"I suppose that is one argument, is their anyone who would like to oppose Miss Grangers statement?"
There was only one person who was bold enough to oppose her, and that person was Draco Malfoy. She watched him out of the corner of her eye, as he smirked at her from across the room. McGonagall tried to conceal a small smile that was forming.
"Yes, Mister Malfoy, what do you have to say about transfiguring into an animal?"
"Well I-," Draco was cut off by a cough from the back of the room.
"I'm sorry to interrupt Professor, but I was wondering if I might borrow Miss Granger for a moment."
The class turned to see the headmaster standing in the back of the room; they watched the two adults converse with interest. McGonagall's expression turned serious, the smile that had been on her lips moments ago was long gone. She turned back to Hermione.
"You are dismissed, take your things with you, I'm afraid that you will not be returning to class."
Hermione collected her things and followed the headmaster from the room and down the halls until they reached the gargoyle that stood at the entrance of his office. The girl had to give the old man credit, he had not lost any of his agility or speed to time, in fact she had to struggle to keep up with the wizard.
"Take a seat," he said upon entering his office.
Hermione sat down roughly in a plush chair near his desk, "Am I in trouble," she asked, "have I done something wrong?"
Dumbledore frowned, a look that was rarely graced his face, "In a way, yes, you have done something wrong. You see, Miss Granger, I've been hearing things recently, and they've left me with a few questions.."
"And I suppose I hold the answers," Hermione finished.
"Yes, I'm afraid you do, and I'm afraid that you may also be the cause."
She sat there calmly, the only sign of the war raging within her lay within her eyes. She sighed heavily, "I suppose that in a way..yes, there are things that I should have come to you about.."
"I would say so Miss Granger," Dumbledore practically roared, "when Mister Weasley came to visit me last week he promised that you would also be coming to see me..unfortunately you did not."
"I'm here now," she said, "I don't see what difference a few days could make."
"A big one," a cold voice drawled from the doorway.
"Professor Snape," Dumbledore said, "I'm so glad you could join us, and right on time."
"I'm afraid I cannot stay," he replied, throwing a cold glare in Hermione's direction. "I just wanted to inform you on Mister Weasleys condition. He seems to be sleeping peacefully now, and will recover..we're lucky that Mister Finnigan found him when he did."
Hermione's eyes grew wide with fear, "Which Weasley?"
Dumbledore's face softened considerably, "It was Fred."
"What happened to him," she asked, looking at the professor, then back to Snape, only to notice that he had disappeared.
"They found him in the bathroom this morning, covered in blood, crying your name Hermione. It took the Harry and Seamus almost a half hour to drag him to the infirmary, and that is why they weren't in class."
"But Ron was there," she said quietly.
"Ron hasn't been informed yet," the headmaster said, "he is to be told at lunch today."
"Oh."
"Miss Granger, I am well aware that you know a lot more then you have said, maybe more then you've shared with George..I think you know what happened to Mister Longbottom, and what is happening to Mister Weasley."
"I also know who did it."
"Then tell me girl!"
"George probably told you that I found Neville's journal, and in it he basically explained everything that was happening to him." She paused to pull it out of her bag. "One day he was walking in the hall and he ran into Mister Malfoy, this was where his problems began."
"May I see it?"
"Yes," she handed it to him and watched him leaf through it. "Mister Malfoy whispered a charm, the incantation is written in there somewhere-I think it's in the last entry- and after that he started to become obsessed with..er- me."
Dumbledore nodded and motioned for her to continue, "He never said anything to me, but wrote down his admiration, and eventually he became violent. Something no one would have expected from sweet Neville."
"I think I may have the answer to this, but please continue"
She swallowed, "He was being driven insane, by me, and I wasn't even aware of what I was doing. Something in his mind made him want to control me, cut me off from my friends, but somehow he managed to contain himself."
"Yes, I see," he continued flipping through the diary.
"Well," she said, taking his short reply as a sign to continue, "I think that he killed himself to save me. Someone is hell bent on killing me, although I'm not sure why..and now Fred is going through the same thing."
"I'm positive I know what is happening Miss Granger," Dumbledore said, setting down the book, "it's a dark spell, one which slowly drives the recipient insane with enviousness. When it is cast the witch or wizard who has cast it has control of the others mind."
"I think I understand, but why am I the target."
"That is the question isn't it.." Dumbledore said quietly. "I'm meeting with Lucius Malfoy later this evening about a donation, I'll interrogate him then. I suggest you go back to your classes and act as though nothing has happened."
She nodded and walked back to Gryffindor tower, she wouldn't be able to concentrate now, she had just voiced all of her fears about what was happening, and instead of calming her Dumbledore had only made her feel worse. She flopped down on her bed, and closed her eyes, eventually drifting off to sleep.
"Hermione," Ginny was yelling into her ear, "Hermione, wake up."
"What is it?"
"Would you fucking get up," the redhead screamed, "Dumbledore wants you to go see him, and he told me to give you this."
"An invisibility cloak, why do I need this?"
George appeared behind his sister, "It's all right Gin, you go back and visit Fred, we've got things to do."
The girl disappeared and George stood there in her doorway, it was the first time she had seen him all day, he had been absent at breakfast but she hadn't worried herself, noticing Fred wasn't there she had assumed they were up to trouble..
"We're going to be late," he said pulling at her arm.
"Where are we going?"
"Where else, we're going to Dumbledore's office."
"Why?"
"To listen to the questioning of Lucius Malfoy, why else?"
A/N: So that was short.and I was tempted to keep writing, but it's getting a little late, and I need some rest. A quick thanks to my reviewers
Roxybabi511- Lol, your reviews were great, lol. I hope you keep reviewing.p.s I saw the sn and I couldn't help but think about the play Chicago.
Tigard-Toni-Rose- heh, sorry about the wait
Sweetthang-37 -I promise I'll finish, but I don't think that this story deserves 5 stars, there are a lot of other stories that haven't gotten the recognition they deserve
Auvira- I hope you keep reviewing. Thanks!
The Cats Milk- Every writer lives in denial of their work.or at least I do.
Pandora- Well I've updated! Thanks for the review!
Numberonenightowl- Read what later? Lol
Loki-gurl16- Thanks
Bon bon- lol, yes, an ending does always make the story
Jojlip- lol, I like long reviews, lol. Thanks for reading
Me- I hope it's less confusing for you now
MarauderGurl- Thanks firesprite101-I wish that there were more Hermione/Twins stories.they would make such interesting couples sisterhood-of-the-snake- I love your name, sorry it has taken so long to update Irish Lass1- Lol, especially Malfoy (was that a hint? Maybe..maybe not) Leeanna-Marie-Malfoy- lol, thanks, I'll finish it, I promise Beebopodiggity- maybe it will have a happy ending I-LOVE-SPENCER-here it is DodgerMcClure.aka.Drama-Queen- Human? Malfoy? I didn't think it was possible magick-wolf- How did they do it without noise? Well I meant more like without er.loud noises.it was really more of a no screaming type of thing.because..I mean, who really sounds like that? Lady Matsu-lol, I love Draco too, wow, you wrote so much! I'm so happy ::does happy dance with Swedish Fish, yes, girls destroy guys relationships, and they get away with buying cheap holiday gifts scholz03- Thanks Cookie-monster-I hope you keep reviewing Sexy Pirates of the Caribbean- thanks Lady Obsidian- I agree, where oh where are the writers hiding? Spordelia Chase- Yes, he will get what he deserves Elizabeth Ratz-no, I don't think rape is in the cards, but Malfoy will be an obstacle of sorts
Sly4-I don't know, Draco seems to have a stick lodged in his ass
George- Sex isn't supposed to be interesting, it's something to take up space and add emotional whatever, and yes they left, but they didn't graduate Christopher6- lol, yeah it's one of those acquired things Cameron- Yeah, relationships either fall apart of grow closer after a death Aammaallback-I hope not. And maybe that's why she is beautiful, because she's the most intelligent witch they've seen at Hogwarts in a long time Vega Star- THANKS! tigress12-lol, keep reading -Eminem-Chick2/cool brat- nice to know, thanks for reviewing lol Gem- I won't, and I'm not going to change the whole story, I know it seems like the whole house wants to get in her pants, but Neville and Fred are under a spell! SycoCallie- Your reviews are always long! Lol, yeah I hope this chapter was up to par Hermione182- very observant, thanks Rory and Ryan 14- no one wants him to end up.er..dead. lol, thanks for the review I hope you keep reading Safire Stiles- Me happy Giantgiant- Thanks duochang97- The spell will be explained more in the next chapter sim- thanks for the review o0oshe_devilo0o-aw shucks keylala-lol, s'ok, share your thoughts Crystal Frost- George in naturally cute KrystinePotterLover- hope you like this one too Blood57- fred is, had a typo PunkRockFairy- Yes, she should be with George, and Ron isn't in love with her, neither is Fred is you think about it Emily- I will Hannah Wood- Is your name after Oliver wood, the quidditch sex god Hpmusicfreak- Aw! Thanks! You see I'm really a hermione/Draco shipper, but George is so cute! Draco Sirius Lupin- You were right! Thanks for the review! Lol, I hope you keep reading icey crystal-thanks Mighty Mouse o- lol, I love the motions! AngelLLY- heh, sorry, I have a tendency to confuse people ::blushes:: Spike Malfoy- I know the feeling, don't feel bad because I understand Spirit San-Thanks, I hate the subject, but it isn't talked about enough S.T.A.R25- Draco ::drools:: Drucilynda- Fred, I've been getting a lot of anti-fred being evil reviews.meh what am I gonna do