AUTHOR'S NOTE: Thank you so much for the reviews! I know pretty much where
I wanna go with this, but so far, most of my ideas have changed a little.
(e.g. I originally wanted Hermione to keep her prophecy to herself for a
long time and Harry and Hermione wouldn't confess their feelings to each
other for quite some time too) I'm still happy with the way it's coming
out. It seems like it's better than I expected. So anyways, in this
chapter you'll find out about Ron and more about the "new Hogwarts". Hope
ya like it!! Read and Review PLEEZ! Thanx, here's chapter seven.
CHAPTER SEVEN: The Weasley's Whereabouts
RECAP: "Professor?" Harry said cautiously. "Yes, Harry?" "Where's
Ron?" Dumbledore turned to face them again. Hermione glanced at Harry
and then nodded. She wanted to know as well. Their Headmaster was at
a loss for words.
"Professor?" Hermione asked.
"We do not know where the Weasleys are. We, at the Order, have a suspicion that Mr. Percy Weasley has turned spy against us. He is not a Death Eater, but it is very likely that he is working for one. This information has been a rather shock to all of us, but from what the Order has collected, we are almost positive this suspicion is true. Remus Lupin was to inform the Weasleys of this change in their son, however they could not be found. I, myself, checked on Ron and Ginny to make sure they were still in Hogwarts, but they were gone, as well. We have yet to find them or discover how they left unnoticed." Dumbledore finished his explanation in a very unenthusiastic tone. Harry and Hermione just sat there, mulling over all this information.
"I am very sorry to leave you with all of this, but I must be going. Please stay as long as you desire, I shall return with Dobby in some time." Dumbledore turned, left the hospital wing, and locked the door behind him.
"Harry? What's going on? How did we miss three months without even knowing it? What's happened to the school, Ron? What-"
"Hermione, it's all right," Harry said in a soothing voice, while pulling her closer to him. "I'm as confused as you, but we can't make ourselves crazy over this." Harry wanted to do the same as Hermione, though. He wanted to keep yelling out questions in hope that the answers would just fall into his lap. Times were changing, though. They needed to keep a clear mind. Voldemort had returned to his full power once again.
"Let's just try to get some rest. I doubt Dumbledore wants us getting up so soon."
"Harry! We've been unconscious for over three months! I think we've gotten plenty of rest!" Hermione was breathing heavily. She was so stressed.
"Well, from the way you're acting," Harry smiled, "we should at least find something to get all this off your mind-our minds." He gently kissed her on her forehead and she immediately calmed down. "Just go to sleep," he said in soothing voice.
Hermione gave in and dozed off into a peaceful slumber, free from worries in Harry's arms.
Harry simply sat there with Hermione in his arms. He couldn't fall asleep. Hermione was right. He was even more worried than her about everything that had happened. His final encounter with Voldemort was steadily getting closer and closer. He looked down at Hermione. She looked so peaceful. He wouldn't lose her; he had to protect her. He wouldn't allow himself to be taken by Voldemort either. He was determined to protect his love, Hermione.
* * *
Dumbledore entered the hospital wing several hours later with Dobby. Hermione had awoken from the sound of the door opening.
Dobby scurried over to their bed and excitedly jumped on top of Harry, pulling him into a very tight hug. Hermione chuckled at Harry's reaction. He had the wind knocked out of him, despite Dobby's small size and was trying to sit upright while the house-elf simply clung onto his neck.
"Dobby is so happy to see Harry Potter is well. Dobby was afraid Mr. Harry Potter would not wake up. Very frightened, Dobby was sir. But, Harry Potter is well! And friend of Harry Potter is well also Dobby sees! Harry Potter has missed many changes, yes he has! Hogwarts has been changing when Harry Potter was asleep, but now he is well and he can save us again!" Dobby squealed with great enthusiasm.
Professor Dumbledore walked over to their bed. "Come, come, Dobby, you don't want to choke Harry now do you? He'll be turning blue soon," he said with a twinkle in his eye.
"Oh, yes, Dobby is sorry Harry Potter. Dobby is just very happy to see you sir."
Hermione giggled and beamed at Dobby and then at Harry, who returned her smile.
"As I have told you before, Dobby will be tending to practically your every need. At least as long as he doesn't knock you out through his excitement," Dumbledore said with a chuckle and a small smile at Dobby who had returned to his side. Dobby smiled, seemingly somewhat embarrassed.
"Before I leave, do you have any other questions? Well, no, I know you must have plenty, so I should say what *are* your questions?" Dumbledore asked still smiling.
"Well-" Harry was cut off.
"Are.are the Weasleys-" Hermione was cut off.
"Dead?" Dumbledore finished her question. "We don't know, Hermione. Know both of you must be very concerned, but I am sorry to say that we really had only assumptions on the Weasley's whereabouts. I wish I could tell you more, but I have nothing else to my knowledge of what has happened to them. We can only hope for the best," he finished solemnly.
"When will we be able to leave the hospital wing?" Harry asked.
"I have talked to Madame Pomfrey. She says that If you do choose to leave the hospital wing, you may, but you must still stay in your new dorm room."
"New dorm room?" Hermione asked curiously.
"Ah, yes, I forgot. Things are much different now. At this point, we have a very small amount of students left at Hogwarts. They are indeed all orphans due to the attacks on Muggles and various muggleborn wizards and witches. We have closed off many parts of the school and have moved all of the students up into Gryffindor Tower. It may have offended some students, but we feel that it is best to keep the students in one place to grant higher safety among us all. We have set aside a single dorm for the both of you, the only dorm left, actually. You will be occupying the largest dorm in Gryffindor Tower, where the Head student or students usually stay. You will also be given access to the prefect common room, open to only you two, unless you ask for permission to have other specific students to be granted access to it as well."
"Why did you set aside all that when there was little chance we would wake up?" Harry asked.
Dumbledore just stared at Harry and Hermione. They both noticed suddenly how old this man really was. "There is always hope, Harry." He paused for a few moments before continuing.
"If you two accept, your professors and myself would be grateful if you would start the DA up once again. Will you accept this request?" Dumbledore asked hopefully.
"Of course" they answered.
"Wonderful. Ah, yes, the library has been closed to everyone but Madame Pince and myself. We have already moved most of the books that you will most likely ask for into the Prefect common room, however just ask for any others you may need. You will be given a month to plan your lessons and conduct research before any classes take place. Once your month is up, you will teach the lessons in the Great Hall."
"Professor? Why not just have the teachers conduct the lessons? Why us?" Hermione asked.
"Come now, Miss Granger. You are a wise girl. I'm sure you can answer your own question quite sufficiently without my help." The twinkle in his eye returned.
Hermione simply nodded. She did know the answer, she simply desired to hear it from Dumbledore as a reassurance. He had placed her fellow students training in her own and Harry's hands. How could she not feel nervous or unsure?
Dumbledore walked over to Hermione and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Everything will be alright, Hermione. You need not worry. You and Harry will do a fine job in training these students. They will be ready," he said in no more than a whisper. Hermione nodded once again.
"I must be off once again, I apologize. You may leave anytime you wish, however Dobby will be staying with you for the time being." Dobby nodded. "Ah, I believe you may want to stay. You have a visitor."
Dumbledore left revealing a boy with white blonde hair and a worried look on his face. Harry glared at him, wondering what Draco Malfoy wanted with them.
A/N: Sorry, that took longer than I expected. Next chapter, you'll find out wat up wit Draco and Harry and Hermione will move up into Gryffindor Tower and meet up with all the other students still at Hogwarts. Hope ya like it so far. Tell me what you think. Reviews are basically my inspiration to keep writin, so if u keep reviewin, I'll keep writing. Tell me what u think! :) lata!
CHAPTER SEVEN: The Weasley's Whereabouts
RECAP: "Professor?" Harry said cautiously. "Yes, Harry?" "Where's
Ron?" Dumbledore turned to face them again. Hermione glanced at Harry
and then nodded. She wanted to know as well. Their Headmaster was at
a loss for words.
"Professor?" Hermione asked.
"We do not know where the Weasleys are. We, at the Order, have a suspicion that Mr. Percy Weasley has turned spy against us. He is not a Death Eater, but it is very likely that he is working for one. This information has been a rather shock to all of us, but from what the Order has collected, we are almost positive this suspicion is true. Remus Lupin was to inform the Weasleys of this change in their son, however they could not be found. I, myself, checked on Ron and Ginny to make sure they were still in Hogwarts, but they were gone, as well. We have yet to find them or discover how they left unnoticed." Dumbledore finished his explanation in a very unenthusiastic tone. Harry and Hermione just sat there, mulling over all this information.
"I am very sorry to leave you with all of this, but I must be going. Please stay as long as you desire, I shall return with Dobby in some time." Dumbledore turned, left the hospital wing, and locked the door behind him.
"Harry? What's going on? How did we miss three months without even knowing it? What's happened to the school, Ron? What-"
"Hermione, it's all right," Harry said in a soothing voice, while pulling her closer to him. "I'm as confused as you, but we can't make ourselves crazy over this." Harry wanted to do the same as Hermione, though. He wanted to keep yelling out questions in hope that the answers would just fall into his lap. Times were changing, though. They needed to keep a clear mind. Voldemort had returned to his full power once again.
"Let's just try to get some rest. I doubt Dumbledore wants us getting up so soon."
"Harry! We've been unconscious for over three months! I think we've gotten plenty of rest!" Hermione was breathing heavily. She was so stressed.
"Well, from the way you're acting," Harry smiled, "we should at least find something to get all this off your mind-our minds." He gently kissed her on her forehead and she immediately calmed down. "Just go to sleep," he said in soothing voice.
Hermione gave in and dozed off into a peaceful slumber, free from worries in Harry's arms.
Harry simply sat there with Hermione in his arms. He couldn't fall asleep. Hermione was right. He was even more worried than her about everything that had happened. His final encounter with Voldemort was steadily getting closer and closer. He looked down at Hermione. She looked so peaceful. He wouldn't lose her; he had to protect her. He wouldn't allow himself to be taken by Voldemort either. He was determined to protect his love, Hermione.
* * *
Dumbledore entered the hospital wing several hours later with Dobby. Hermione had awoken from the sound of the door opening.
Dobby scurried over to their bed and excitedly jumped on top of Harry, pulling him into a very tight hug. Hermione chuckled at Harry's reaction. He had the wind knocked out of him, despite Dobby's small size and was trying to sit upright while the house-elf simply clung onto his neck.
"Dobby is so happy to see Harry Potter is well. Dobby was afraid Mr. Harry Potter would not wake up. Very frightened, Dobby was sir. But, Harry Potter is well! And friend of Harry Potter is well also Dobby sees! Harry Potter has missed many changes, yes he has! Hogwarts has been changing when Harry Potter was asleep, but now he is well and he can save us again!" Dobby squealed with great enthusiasm.
Professor Dumbledore walked over to their bed. "Come, come, Dobby, you don't want to choke Harry now do you? He'll be turning blue soon," he said with a twinkle in his eye.
"Oh, yes, Dobby is sorry Harry Potter. Dobby is just very happy to see you sir."
Hermione giggled and beamed at Dobby and then at Harry, who returned her smile.
"As I have told you before, Dobby will be tending to practically your every need. At least as long as he doesn't knock you out through his excitement," Dumbledore said with a chuckle and a small smile at Dobby who had returned to his side. Dobby smiled, seemingly somewhat embarrassed.
"Before I leave, do you have any other questions? Well, no, I know you must have plenty, so I should say what *are* your questions?" Dumbledore asked still smiling.
"Well-" Harry was cut off.
"Are.are the Weasleys-" Hermione was cut off.
"Dead?" Dumbledore finished her question. "We don't know, Hermione. Know both of you must be very concerned, but I am sorry to say that we really had only assumptions on the Weasley's whereabouts. I wish I could tell you more, but I have nothing else to my knowledge of what has happened to them. We can only hope for the best," he finished solemnly.
"When will we be able to leave the hospital wing?" Harry asked.
"I have talked to Madame Pomfrey. She says that If you do choose to leave the hospital wing, you may, but you must still stay in your new dorm room."
"New dorm room?" Hermione asked curiously.
"Ah, yes, I forgot. Things are much different now. At this point, we have a very small amount of students left at Hogwarts. They are indeed all orphans due to the attacks on Muggles and various muggleborn wizards and witches. We have closed off many parts of the school and have moved all of the students up into Gryffindor Tower. It may have offended some students, but we feel that it is best to keep the students in one place to grant higher safety among us all. We have set aside a single dorm for the both of you, the only dorm left, actually. You will be occupying the largest dorm in Gryffindor Tower, where the Head student or students usually stay. You will also be given access to the prefect common room, open to only you two, unless you ask for permission to have other specific students to be granted access to it as well."
"Why did you set aside all that when there was little chance we would wake up?" Harry asked.
Dumbledore just stared at Harry and Hermione. They both noticed suddenly how old this man really was. "There is always hope, Harry." He paused for a few moments before continuing.
"If you two accept, your professors and myself would be grateful if you would start the DA up once again. Will you accept this request?" Dumbledore asked hopefully.
"Of course" they answered.
"Wonderful. Ah, yes, the library has been closed to everyone but Madame Pince and myself. We have already moved most of the books that you will most likely ask for into the Prefect common room, however just ask for any others you may need. You will be given a month to plan your lessons and conduct research before any classes take place. Once your month is up, you will teach the lessons in the Great Hall."
"Professor? Why not just have the teachers conduct the lessons? Why us?" Hermione asked.
"Come now, Miss Granger. You are a wise girl. I'm sure you can answer your own question quite sufficiently without my help." The twinkle in his eye returned.
Hermione simply nodded. She did know the answer, she simply desired to hear it from Dumbledore as a reassurance. He had placed her fellow students training in her own and Harry's hands. How could she not feel nervous or unsure?
Dumbledore walked over to Hermione and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Everything will be alright, Hermione. You need not worry. You and Harry will do a fine job in training these students. They will be ready," he said in no more than a whisper. Hermione nodded once again.
"I must be off once again, I apologize. You may leave anytime you wish, however Dobby will be staying with you for the time being." Dobby nodded. "Ah, I believe you may want to stay. You have a visitor."
Dumbledore left revealing a boy with white blonde hair and a worried look on his face. Harry glared at him, wondering what Draco Malfoy wanted with them.
A/N: Sorry, that took longer than I expected. Next chapter, you'll find out wat up wit Draco and Harry and Hermione will move up into Gryffindor Tower and meet up with all the other students still at Hogwarts. Hope ya like it so far. Tell me what you think. Reviews are basically my inspiration to keep writin, so if u keep reviewin, I'll keep writing. Tell me what u think! :) lata!