A/N: Hi everyone! Well, this chapter is the shortest I've ever written. Also, if you notice, this chappie is in present tense and first person. It will, however, be the only one. Back to past tense and third person next chapter and beyond! Enjoy this chapter, and REVIEW!!!
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Chapter 9: Hermione's Voice
I know why they have me here: they explained it several times; I can't help but understand it. But I don't have to like it, and I'm determined not to. Poor Harry and Ron; I can only imagine how they must be feeling.
I can't believe they tricked me into this. I'm supposed to be smart, and I still fell for it: I really believed it. I'm furious with myself, and with them.
At least they didn't lock me up in a small room: I can walk around freely, as long as I don't leave the building. Like I could: they've put spells around the perimeter, it'd be impossible.
It's cold in this room. I don't have my cloak anymore; I lost it. I think I'll move to the fire.
Oh, this hallway is dark. Maybe they should put some lights on. Ha. Like they need it. If only I had my wand, but they're not stupid: they took that away, too. In fact, they took everything away that I had, except my clothes. And they're not great without robes. I'm dressed plainly in the Hogwarts uniform that we have to wear under our cloaks. Not overly warm.
I sit in the chair that I have claimed silently as mine, and I watch them moving around, just outside the firelight. I can't believe they have me. I just want to be back at Hogwarts, arguing with Ron, helping him and Harry with their homework, nagging them about homework being more important than Quidditch … I suppose that's something they won't be missing.
This fire's making me drowsy. I'm trying to watch the moving figures, but I know I'll be okay if I fall asleep … I curl up in my armchair and wipe my cheek … the light seems to dim, as though the fire has been put out, but I can still feel its warmth on my skin … I feel someone putting a blanket over my body, then the peacefulness of sleep washes over me.
Next Chapter: Headaches (), travelling, a discovery, house-elves, Death Eaters and a run-in with Muggle police! All this and a little bit more in the next chapter of The Missing Gryffindor!!!