Thank you all for the reviews on the first part! I loved them all! Here is the second part. I know I said I would start a new story with the second part. But there were a few people who didn't like that idea. If there is anyone who would be willing to be a reader for me and help me with my grammar and spelling I would love it!
Part Two
Two Weeks before 7th year.
Harry laid on his bed at number 4 Privet Drive. He glanced at the clock that said 10 p.m. and smiled. Two more hours and he was gone, he would never have to sleep in this bed again or see his so-called family. Mostly he smiled because in a few hours he would get to see Hermione. He had not seen her since platform 9 3/4.
*Flashback*
" Hermione I need to breath" Harry said
Hermione blushed and loosened her grip around Harry " Sorry."
Harry looked down at her and smiled. " Its okay Mione. I am going to miss you so much." he said and planted a kiss on the top of her head.
" Me too. Do you know when you can join us?"
" Its not for sure yet, Dumbeldore told me it might be better to stay there almost the whole summer. Lupin told me he would try to get me out early. So I really don't know."
" I don't think I can last two month with out seeing you."
" We have the two way mirror." he said
" I know, but its not the same."
" I know love, but it will have to do for now. After this holiday we won't have to spend another day apart."
Hermione looked up at him and smiled. "You mean it?"
" This will be my last summer at the Dursley's. After I graduate there will be no need for me to stay there, the protection spell was only to last until my last summer holiday."
Hermione smiled. I'm glad. I don't know if I could last another summer with out you." She said looking around the train station. "I should be going, Everyone is waiting for me, and I think your uncle's head is about to explode." she said looked over and a very large man whose face looked like a tomato.
" Let him wait." Harry said and placed his lips on hers.
After several minutes Harry pulled away, they were both breathless. " I love you so much Mione."
" I love you too Harry."
" I will see you soon Mione." he said and placed another kiss on her lips before leaving and going with his uncle.
* End Flashback*
Harry got up from his bed and walked around the room to make sure he had everything. He made sure the loose floor board was empty, there was nothing left in the desk drawers, or in his wardrobe. After searching around the room for several minutes he only gathered a stray sock and his pre-auror book from last year. He placed both item in his trunk and sat back down on his bed, his thoughts soon went back to the events of last year.
*Flashback*
After the sorting ceremony and the feast Harry, Hermione, and Ron helped the first years to the dorms before making it there's. It looked a lot like the Gryffendor common room, just smaller. On the opposite wall of where they entered were three doors, the wash room, Ron and Harry's room and Hermione's room. Harry was still trying to get use to the idea that he was basically living with his girlfriend, he could't stop smiling.
" Are you okay mate? You've been grinning like an idiot since we got in here." Ron said making his way over to a chair near the fire.
"Huh? oh I'm fine Ron. In fact I don't think I've ever been better." he said looking at Hermione who was blushing.
" Hey we got a letter here!" Ron said.
Harry and Hermione walked over near Ron as he read the note to himself. " They changed our training schedule. We have animgi every Tuesday at 8, auror training Monday, Thursday, and Sunday at 7, and first aide on Wednseday at 7. Harry you will have to Occulmency once a month. It says Dumbeldore will let you know when." Ron said handing the letter to Hermione.
" At least we have Friday and Saturday off." Ron said. " At least I can see Luna then and still go to Hogshead."
" First aide? I didn't know we had to take that too." Harry said
" Either did I." Hermione said. " This is going to be a hard year. I don't know how I will be able to do it all."
" Its not much more work than third year" Ron said sleepily
" And you won't have to do it alone this time." Harry said giving her a hug.
" I know, its still a lot." she said and yawned
" I think its time we all went to bed. We have classes and out first auror training." Harry said.
Ron laughed " You sound like Hermione!"
" I'll take that as a compliment then. Thank you Ron." he said and gave Hermione a quick kiss. " Sleep sweet my love."
Hermione blushed. " Good night." as she closed her door.
*One Month Later*
Ron slammed his potions book shut. " Done!" he said and got up to stretch his legs.
" Good, now come over here and make up your mind on what you want your animig form to be!" Hermione said from her bed room where her and Harry were looking through his father's old animigi book.
" Awww come on Hermione! Its past midnight! I need to sleep unlike you to!"
" Ron! MaGonagall said you have to pick for tomorrow's lesson"
Ron let out a sigh " Fine. What have you two picked?"
" Panther." Hermione said
" Don't know yet." Harry said.
Ron smiled. " At least I'm not the only one."
" Didn't you tell Luna we where thinking about a Hawk or something like that?" Harry asked.
" I was, or maybe a falcon, or something." He said sitting down on the foot of Hermione's bed facing Harry and Hermione. " I want to be a bird, I know that. I just don't know what kind." he said and grabbed the book from in front of Harry and paged through to the bird section. " Do you have any ideas Harry?"
" Not yet, I didn't think it would be so hard."
" Its okay Harry. I will help you find something, even if it takes all night."
Harry smiled. " You don't have to, you can kick me out of your room when ever you want to."
Ron laughed. " Her room? You are in here more than you are in your own room. All you do is sleep in the bed. I never see you in there."
" Sorry" Harry mumbled and looked out the window.
" Its fine mate, I would be doing the same thing if Luna was here and not Hermione. Not that I don't love sharing a space with you Hermione, it just would be nice to be able to spend more time with her."
" I know Ron. We should do something together this weekend."
" Really!" Ron said. " I know Luna would love to! Maybe we can all go flying? I've been dying to go again. I miss it. I'm sure Harry does too."
Harry's head turned to look at Hermione. " I think that would be a good idea."
" Really?" both boys said
"Really. Now you two need to figure what you are going to be." she said and turned her attention back to the book.
" Right" Ron said and looked down at the book. " I think its between and Hawk and a Falcon."
Hermione smiled. " Good. Any more ideas Harry?"
" Not yet. Can I see the book Ron?"
Ron handed him the book and Harry began turning the pages looking at all the animals.
" Hawk!" Ron said. " That's it, I should just stick with my first instinct. Moody did say I needed to trust myself more."
" That's great Ron!" Hermione said smiling at Ron who was now walking slowly towards the door.
" Can I go to bed now? or would you like me to stay and help Harry?"
" No you can go Ron. Someone should get some sleep tonight."
" Thanks mate. G'Night."
"Night" Harry and Hermione both said as Ron closed the door.
Harry let out a long sigh and laid down on the bed. " Its okay Harry." Hermione said laying her head on his chest. " You will figure it out."
" Its to hard Hermione."
" I know this can be easy for you Harry. You don't have to do this you know."
" I know I don't, but I want to. I know my dad and Sirrius would want me to, I'm doing it for them as well. "
Hermione looked up at Harry and smiled. " You are amazing."
Harry looked down at her with a confused look. " What?"
" You are amazing. With everything that you have gone through in your life and what you are expected to do you still think about other and not yourself."
Harry went silent, not knowing what to say. " I guess I should look through the book again, and maybe think about what I want to be, and now what Dad and Sirrius would want me to be."
" Is that what you have been doing?"
" I think so." he said and began sitting up. He grabbed the book and for the hundredth time look through the book, stopping every few pages and contemplating a animal. He went through the whole book and still didn't know what he waned to be. Then he noticed a few pages on the back that where stuck together. He carefully pulled the pages apart.
" Hermione." he said
" Did you find something Harry?"
" I think so, the last few pages were stuck together. Look." he said pointing at a picture.
" I didn't know we could turn into magical creatures." Hermione said.
" Well if its in the book I think we can."
" So this is what you want to be?"
Harry nodded. " It is."
Hermione smiled. " I think its perfect."
" Me too." Harry said and closed the book. " I am going to be a Griffin"
" I am so glad you found something Harry!"
" Me too."
" One question." Harry nodded to her to ask. " Well sometimes a Griffin has a tail of a serpent, are you going to?"
" No. I don't want to have anything to do with serpents. That's Voldemort, not me."
" I'm glad you said that." Harry smiled and got off the bed.
" Good night Mione."
" You don't have to do Harry."
" I.... I don't?"
" No."
Harry smiled and crawled back in to her bed. Hermione laid her head back on his chest and they both fell into a peaceful sleep.
* Christmas *
" Are you sure Hermione?" Harry asked
" Yes. Being an auror is not what I want to be, I though it was at first, but its not.. I've really taken to the first aide we have been doing. Madam Pomfrey thinks I really have what it take to be a great healer. I am still going to finish this year of auror training, Dumbeldore thinks it would be help for me to learn how to battle properly."
" I think he is right."
" He is. I need to know how to duel so I can help you when it is time to defeat Voldemourt."
"You don't have to you know."
" Yes I do. Remember what your Mum told you."
Harry smiled. " Your right. She told me to keep that girl of mine around."
" She is a very smart woman."
Harry laughed "Yes she is."
* Febuary*
" Ron you did it!" Hermione yelled in MaGonagall classroom at there weekly training.
" Well done Mr. Weasley" MaGonagall said
" Brilliant!" Harry said watching his best friends fly around the classroom in his hawk form.
Ron began to land but before his feet landed on the floor he was back to his human self. " That was amazing! I can't believe I did it!" he said with a huge grin on his face and a little out of breath.
" Very good Ron." Lupin said patting him on the back.
" It seams that this will be Mr. Weasley last session with us. You will still have to fill out some paper work and register properly. Why don't you go see Dumbeldore now, he wanted to see you as soon as any of you could transfer completely."
Ron nodded and began to walk out of the class room with a small hop in his walk.
Harry laughed at his best friend. " I'm glad he got this down before us." he whispered to Hermione.
She nodded in agreeance.
" It is your turn Harry. Now concentrate on what the griffin looks like, think of how it will feel to be one."
Harry nodded and moved to the middle of the room. He closed his eyes and began forming a picture of a griffin in his mind. Soon he could feel his legs and arms turn into paws, his hair turning into feathers and hair growing all over his body. He could soon feel his nose turn into a beak, and the rest of his body turning in to a lion. Then it all stooped. He was loosing concentration and soon he was lying on the floor sweating and gasping for air.
" Your getting there Mr. Potter. I think that is your best run yet. Good job."
Harry gave her a half smile and got up from the ground.
" Your doing great Harry. I remember when James and Sirrius were trying to change."
MaGonagall cleared her throat interrupting Lupin. " I don't want to hear about any of that Remus."
" Right Sorry. Hermione why don't you try now?"
Hermione nodded and moved over to where Harry was standing.
" Good luck" he mumbled to her as she passed.
" Now Miss. Granger concentrate and fell."
She nodded and began to picture a panther. Soon she could feel hair growing all over her body, ears growing on the top of her head, he face changing in to a cat, and a tail begin to sprout out of her. Then it all stopped. She couldn't concentrate to finish the process, but she couldn't return to her original form either. She began to panic.
" I can't change!" she said.
Harry began to run over to her.
" No Harry." Lupin said. " She has to do this on her own."
" Hermione I want you to think about your human form."
Hermione began to think of how she looks.
" Concentrate Hermione. Feel"
Soon Hermione began to change back. She fell on the floor and gasped for air, just like Harry did.
Harry ran over to her. " Mione. Are you okay?"
" I'm fine Harry. Just panicked for a minute." she smiled
" You scared me." Harry said offering his hand to help her up
" I scared myself." she said taking his hand and standing up.
" That was an excellent try Hermione. Almost made it." Lupin said
" You are getting very close Miss. Granger. A few more weeks and I would say you should have animig mastered."
" You really think so?" Hermione asked
" I do. "
" How come Ron mastered it so fast and we are still struggling?" Harry asked
"I never expected Ron to have mastered it already, but he did. The animals that you have chosen are very complicated to turn into; especially magical creatures, that is why it is taking you longer."
* March*
Ron and Hermione watched as Harry changed in and out of his animigi form. Hermione squealed with delight. " I am so proud of you Harry!"
" Way to go mate!" Ron yelled
Harry stopped changing and stood in front of his friends and smiled. " It took me long enough."
" You know what MaGonagall said, the more complicated the animal is the harder it is to change. Magical creatures are extremely hard, I think everyone is surprised you mastered it this fast."
" I'm just glad its over, now we have one more free night." Harry said
" You do, I am taking on an extra day with Madame Pomfrey."
Harry smiled. " That's wonderful! You really are amazing with all that stuff."
Hermione blushed. " Thank you."
" Come on guys lets get back and get some homework done." Ron said.
Harry and Hermione's jaws dropped. " Did I just hear Ron say he wanted to do homework?" Hermione asked.
Harry laughed. " I wish we could of recorded that and gave it to his mum, she would be proud."
Ron turned bright red but laughed. " I guess Hermione is finally rubbing off on me too."
*April*
Harry feel asleep on the couch of the common room. He began having a horrible dream. He was in the forbidden forest running. He was looking for someone, but couldn't find them. He kept running and running. Soon he saw Hermione and Ron. They were yelling at him to not come any closer, and that it was a trap. He kept running, he knew he had to help them. The faster and harder he ran the farther away they got. He began yelling there names.
They kept telling his to stop and go back, that they would be fine. He still wouldn't listen. He kept running. Soon a man in a black cloak stepped in front of him.
" What are you doing here?"
The man laughed. " You can't help them now."
" I can! Get out of my way!"
" I will not, you can't save everyone Harry."
" I have to help them! They are all I have left."
The man laughed again and turned to Ron and Hermione. He raised his wand and yelled " ADVADA KADVARA"
" NOOOO!" Harry yelled and bolted up from his sleep breathing heavy and sweat pouring down his face.
Ron and Hermione came running out of their rooms. " Harry are you okay?" Ron asked
" Oh course hes not you git! You can feel how he is."
" I know Hermione. Its still nice to ask." he said.
Harry was still breathing heavily. " Hermione, Ron" he whispered
Hermione kneeled on the floor next to him. "Its okay Harry, we are right here." she said stroking the hair away from his face. Her thumb passed over his scar onaccident and she could feel pain and hate coming from it. Its scared her, but she knw she had to be strong for him. " Its okay"
" We are right here mate." Ron said.
" I was trying to save you, I kept running but I couldn't get to you. I tried but he... he...."
" Shhhh, its okay Harry. It was just a dream. He won't get us."
"It wasn't Voldemourt who had you guys."
" Do you know who its was?" Ron asked
" No. It was a death eater, but I am not sure who. I've had a few other dreams with him in it, but never like this."
" We should tell Dumbeldore."
" I will tomorrow, I have to meet with him for my lesson."
" You don't have to tell him alone Harry, we will go with you." Ron said.
" Thanks, but its okay."
" Are you okay mate?"
" Yes. I think maybe we should all go back to bed."
Hermione and Ron nodded and get up from the floor and Harry got up from the couch. Harry reached for Hermione's hand. " Stay in our room tonight, I don't want to leave either of you."
Hermione nodded and kissed the tip of his nose. " Of course. Just don't snore this time."
" Its not me you have to worry about, its Ron." Harry said with a smile.
" At least we don't have to deal with Dean and Seamus battleing for the loudest snore."
Harry laughed. " That's true."
*The Next night in Dumbeldore's office*
" You are doing very well Harry, but I can tell there is something troubling you."
" Yes. I had a dream last night."
" I see. Do you want to tell me about it.?"
Harry nodded and told Dumbeldore what happen.
" Have you had any other dreams with this man?"
"A few, but nothing like this, usually it was the man sitting in the park, or near a lake, nothing like this."
" Do you think it was the same man?"
" I can't be sure, but it feels like it is."
" I am afraid that his man is not just in your dreams. There has been some suspect that there is a spy, like Snape is for us. He is following you and making report to Voldemourt. He can not enter the castle, but found a way to get on the grounds. You must be very careful when you are out on the grounds. Do not say anything that may help Voldemourt. I can not stop you from going to Hogsmeade, but I strongly suggest that you don't, as well as Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger."
Harry let out a long breath and ran his hands through his hair. " I understand, I will tell them."
" I know this won't be easy Harry. It will all end soon. I expect before you turn 18."
Harry nodded and left the office.
* May*
" Harry! Ron!" Victor yelled in his strong Bulgarian accent. " Get up NOW!"
" What are you doing here?" Ron said.
" Get up! Harry get Hermione. I need to tell you all something."
" Come on Ron." Harry said getting out of bed and walking over to Hermione's room. " Mione, love. Get up."
" Harry? Whats wrong?"
" I don't know. Victor is here, he said he has to tell us something."
" Victor? How did he get here?"
" I don't know, lets go find out."
Hermione got out of bed and grabbed her robe and followed Harry to the common room.
" Sit down." Victor said pointing to the couch.
Hermione and Harry joined Ron on the couch. " Why are you here Victor?" Hermione asked.
Victor let out a sigh. " Death Eaters attacked Grimmauld Place last night."
" Oh no! Mum and Dad! Are they okay?" Hermione asked. Harry reached and grabbed Hermione hand.
" I am sorry Hermione, you dad didn't make it. He tried to fight of a death eater that was attacking your mum. He managed to, but it cost him his life."
Tears flowed from Hermione's eyes. " Dad" was all she could say. Harry grabbed Hermione and pulled her on to his lap and began rocking her back and forth. " Its okay love, your mum is still alive. It will be okay." Hermione continued to cry.
"What about everyone else?" Ron asked looking sadly at Hermione.
" We lost a few other aurors, they were new and did not know what they were doing."
" How did they know where headquarters was?" Ron asked.
" The spy" Harry said.
" That's right. " Victor said looking at Hermione who was still crying in to Harry's chest.
" What spy?"
" Dumbeldore has expected for sometime that there is a spy amongst us, and now we know for sure. We just don't know who it is. I think Dumbeldore has a few ideas, but won't let us know."
" Where is my mum?" Hermione asked between sobs.
" In hiding. I do now know where. She is with Ron's parents and Charlie. They are safe."
" Can I talk to her? Is she all right?"
" Not yet, they will let you soon. She did write you a letter." Victor said handing it to Harry. While Hermione broke into more sobs. " She is fine Hermione. She will be safe with the Weasley's, Lupin is planning on staying there when he is not needed here."
" Its okay love, let it all out." Harry cooed into her ear and began running his hands over her hair.
Ron put a hand on Hermione's knee. " Its okay Hermione. We are here for you."
" I am sorry to have to be the one to tell you all of this. Grimmauld place was distroied. We did manage to get your parents trunks Harry. They are with Dumbeldore right now. He wanted to make sure no one tampered with them."
" Thank you." Harry said.
" Lupin made sure to get them for you. He knows how much they mean to you."
Harry nodded and turned his attention back to Hermione. " I love you." he whispered into her ear. " I will never leave you."
" Take her to bed Harry. Dumbeldore said for you guys to not bother with school tomorrow of Friday."
" Thank you Victor. If you need a place to stay tonight, my bed will be free."
" I could use a place, I have not slept in days."
"The bed is yours for as long as you need it." Harry stood up from the couch with a crying Hermione still in arms. " good night."
" Harry" Victor said. " Here is a dreamless sleeping potion for Hermione."
" Thank you."
" Will you be okay with her Harry? I can stay with you guys as well."
Harry smiled. " Thank you Ron, but I think she might want to be alone for now. I will let her know how concerned you are. I will see you all in the morning." He said and returned to Hermione's room.
Harry gently laid Hermione down on her bed. " Mione take this."
" W-W-What is is?" she asked in-between her sobs.
" Dreamless sleep potion. You need a good night sleep."
Hermione drank the potion in one gulp. " Thank you."
" No problem love." He said and kissed her forehead. " Good Night."
" Don't leave Harry." Hermione said sleepily.
" I will be right here." he said and laid down next to her and wrapped his arms around her.
" I love you Harry." Hermione said and feel into a deep dreamless sleep.
" I love you too." He said and feel asleep.
The next few weeks Hermione walked around school like a zombie. She was hardly eating or sleeping, she barely did her homework, and stopped going to her medi-witch training. Mostly she sat in her room and cried. Harry became very worried about her but didn't know what to do.
" Talk to her mate. I am sure she already knows we are both concerned. Well she has to. I know how she feels and its killing me." Ron said
" I know, its killing me too. Its like loseing Sirrius all over again. Hermione doesn't deserve to feel this way. Its not fair! Mr. Granger was a good man. He wanted to come see me play Quidditch. He was there when we looked through my parents trunks."
"I know you liked him Harry, and I am sorry for your lose as well. But Hermione needs you. Talk to her, you understand whats shes going through. I would, but I don't know what its like to lose someone."
" I know you would Ron. Be happy that you don't know what its like."
" Talk to her." Ron and pushed Harry towards her door.
Harry knocked on her door " Mione?"
" Come in." she said.
Harry opened her door and his heart broke. Hermione had bags under her eyes, she was pale, and loosing weight fast.
" Mione we need to talk."
" I know what you are going to say Harry."
" You do?"
" Yes, you are going to tell me to snap out of it and get on with my life, its what my father would want."
" Your partly right. I was going to tell you that your father would want to you go on with your life, I was also going to say that I know how you feel."
" This is different Harry."
" How is it different? I 've seen four people die in my life. You didn't have to see your father die. I did. I stood there and watched them all die and I couldn't do anything about it."
" I couldn't help my father!"
" Hermione you were at school, there was nothing you could of done."
" I could of protected him!"
" You might of be able to, you don't know that."
" No Harry I know I could of!"
" Hermione!"
" IF I WAS THERE I COULD OF STOPPED THOSE DAMN DEATH EATERS FROM KILLING MY FATHER!" Hermione began to let tears flow from her eyes.
"Hermione." Harry said and stepped over to her and wrapped her arms around her. " You may of been able to help them. But what if you where there but couldn't do anything. That is a much worse feeling."
Hermione began to cry harder. " I miss him so much Harry."
" I know you do love I do too, he was a good man, but it will get easier."
" When?"
" I think its different for everyone. But you do need to get on with your life Mione. You dad would not like to see you like this. No one does."
" I don't know if I can. I wish I could see my mum."
" You will soon love. I talked to Dumbeldore earlier and he said you will going to stay with your mum for part of the summer."
" Really?" Hermione said with a small smile on his face.
Harry smiled. " I missed your smile Hermione. I've missed you."
" I know I haven't been myself Harry. I'm sorry." she said letting a few tears roll down her face.
Harry wiped the tears away with his thumb. " Its okay love, I just want you back. So does Ron."
" I know. Its just hard."
" I know. I was the same way you were the first week of summer holiday."
" You looked fine when I saw you."
" I made myself. I kept myself busy so I wouldn't think about any of it. Eventually I didn't have to keep myself as busy. I still think about what happen, but not as often. For a long time I wouldn't let myself think about any of them. I would only think of happy things."
" How did you make yourself think so positively. I try and it always goes back to my father and me not being there to help him."
" It was hard at first, but I did it. I don't know how."
" What did you think of?"
Harry smiled. " At first it was Hogwarts, Ron and you, Quidditch, and other things. But soon all I could think about was you."
" Me?"
" Yes. If it wasn't for Sirrius's death I don't know if I would of figured out how I felt about you."
Hermione gasped. " You don't mean that."
" I think I do. I am not happy that Sirrius is gone, but next time I see him I do have to thank him."
" Harry. I was planning on telling you how I felt on your birthday."
" Really?"
" Yes. I knew that I had to tell you, even if you didn't feel the same way."
Harry smiled and kissed Hermione. " Why don't you take a shower and then we can go down to dinner."
Hermione nodded. "Thank you Harry."
Harry smiled. " Any time Mione."
"You really helped me tonight. I am going to work on getting back to my old self."
Harry's smile grew wider. " Shower love. Ron and I will wait for you."
Hermione walked out the door and into the washroom. Harry dropped his body on the bed and let out a sigh of relief.
* End of Flashbacks*
Harry was deep in his memories that he didn't hear the locks on his doors slowly unlock themselves, and the door slowly creep open. He didn't notice the dark figure standing in his doorway looking at him.
If anyone has and suggestions on how they think the story should go I would love to hear about it. I am having some trouble with the next part....... thanks!
Part Two
Two Weeks before 7th year.
Harry laid on his bed at number 4 Privet Drive. He glanced at the clock that said 10 p.m. and smiled. Two more hours and he was gone, he would never have to sleep in this bed again or see his so-called family. Mostly he smiled because in a few hours he would get to see Hermione. He had not seen her since platform 9 3/4.
*Flashback*
" Hermione I need to breath" Harry said
Hermione blushed and loosened her grip around Harry " Sorry."
Harry looked down at her and smiled. " Its okay Mione. I am going to miss you so much." he said and planted a kiss on the top of her head.
" Me too. Do you know when you can join us?"
" Its not for sure yet, Dumbeldore told me it might be better to stay there almost the whole summer. Lupin told me he would try to get me out early. So I really don't know."
" I don't think I can last two month with out seeing you."
" We have the two way mirror." he said
" I know, but its not the same."
" I know love, but it will have to do for now. After this holiday we won't have to spend another day apart."
Hermione looked up at him and smiled. "You mean it?"
" This will be my last summer at the Dursley's. After I graduate there will be no need for me to stay there, the protection spell was only to last until my last summer holiday."
Hermione smiled. I'm glad. I don't know if I could last another summer with out you." She said looking around the train station. "I should be going, Everyone is waiting for me, and I think your uncle's head is about to explode." she said looked over and a very large man whose face looked like a tomato.
" Let him wait." Harry said and placed his lips on hers.
After several minutes Harry pulled away, they were both breathless. " I love you so much Mione."
" I love you too Harry."
" I will see you soon Mione." he said and placed another kiss on her lips before leaving and going with his uncle.
* End Flashback*
Harry got up from his bed and walked around the room to make sure he had everything. He made sure the loose floor board was empty, there was nothing left in the desk drawers, or in his wardrobe. After searching around the room for several minutes he only gathered a stray sock and his pre-auror book from last year. He placed both item in his trunk and sat back down on his bed, his thoughts soon went back to the events of last year.
*Flashback*
After the sorting ceremony and the feast Harry, Hermione, and Ron helped the first years to the dorms before making it there's. It looked a lot like the Gryffendor common room, just smaller. On the opposite wall of where they entered were three doors, the wash room, Ron and Harry's room and Hermione's room. Harry was still trying to get use to the idea that he was basically living with his girlfriend, he could't stop smiling.
" Are you okay mate? You've been grinning like an idiot since we got in here." Ron said making his way over to a chair near the fire.
"Huh? oh I'm fine Ron. In fact I don't think I've ever been better." he said looking at Hermione who was blushing.
" Hey we got a letter here!" Ron said.
Harry and Hermione walked over near Ron as he read the note to himself. " They changed our training schedule. We have animgi every Tuesday at 8, auror training Monday, Thursday, and Sunday at 7, and first aide on Wednseday at 7. Harry you will have to Occulmency once a month. It says Dumbeldore will let you know when." Ron said handing the letter to Hermione.
" At least we have Friday and Saturday off." Ron said. " At least I can see Luna then and still go to Hogshead."
" First aide? I didn't know we had to take that too." Harry said
" Either did I." Hermione said. " This is going to be a hard year. I don't know how I will be able to do it all."
" Its not much more work than third year" Ron said sleepily
" And you won't have to do it alone this time." Harry said giving her a hug.
" I know, its still a lot." she said and yawned
" I think its time we all went to bed. We have classes and out first auror training." Harry said.
Ron laughed " You sound like Hermione!"
" I'll take that as a compliment then. Thank you Ron." he said and gave Hermione a quick kiss. " Sleep sweet my love."
Hermione blushed. " Good night." as she closed her door.
*One Month Later*
Ron slammed his potions book shut. " Done!" he said and got up to stretch his legs.
" Good, now come over here and make up your mind on what you want your animig form to be!" Hermione said from her bed room where her and Harry were looking through his father's old animigi book.
" Awww come on Hermione! Its past midnight! I need to sleep unlike you to!"
" Ron! MaGonagall said you have to pick for tomorrow's lesson"
Ron let out a sigh " Fine. What have you two picked?"
" Panther." Hermione said
" Don't know yet." Harry said.
Ron smiled. " At least I'm not the only one."
" Didn't you tell Luna we where thinking about a Hawk or something like that?" Harry asked.
" I was, or maybe a falcon, or something." He said sitting down on the foot of Hermione's bed facing Harry and Hermione. " I want to be a bird, I know that. I just don't know what kind." he said and grabbed the book from in front of Harry and paged through to the bird section. " Do you have any ideas Harry?"
" Not yet, I didn't think it would be so hard."
" Its okay Harry. I will help you find something, even if it takes all night."
Harry smiled. " You don't have to, you can kick me out of your room when ever you want to."
Ron laughed. " Her room? You are in here more than you are in your own room. All you do is sleep in the bed. I never see you in there."
" Sorry" Harry mumbled and looked out the window.
" Its fine mate, I would be doing the same thing if Luna was here and not Hermione. Not that I don't love sharing a space with you Hermione, it just would be nice to be able to spend more time with her."
" I know Ron. We should do something together this weekend."
" Really!" Ron said. " I know Luna would love to! Maybe we can all go flying? I've been dying to go again. I miss it. I'm sure Harry does too."
Harry's head turned to look at Hermione. " I think that would be a good idea."
" Really?" both boys said
"Really. Now you two need to figure what you are going to be." she said and turned her attention back to the book.
" Right" Ron said and looked down at the book. " I think its between and Hawk and a Falcon."
Hermione smiled. " Good. Any more ideas Harry?"
" Not yet. Can I see the book Ron?"
Ron handed him the book and Harry began turning the pages looking at all the animals.
" Hawk!" Ron said. " That's it, I should just stick with my first instinct. Moody did say I needed to trust myself more."
" That's great Ron!" Hermione said smiling at Ron who was now walking slowly towards the door.
" Can I go to bed now? or would you like me to stay and help Harry?"
" No you can go Ron. Someone should get some sleep tonight."
" Thanks mate. G'Night."
"Night" Harry and Hermione both said as Ron closed the door.
Harry let out a long sigh and laid down on the bed. " Its okay Harry." Hermione said laying her head on his chest. " You will figure it out."
" Its to hard Hermione."
" I know this can be easy for you Harry. You don't have to do this you know."
" I know I don't, but I want to. I know my dad and Sirrius would want me to, I'm doing it for them as well. "
Hermione looked up at Harry and smiled. " You are amazing."
Harry looked down at her with a confused look. " What?"
" You are amazing. With everything that you have gone through in your life and what you are expected to do you still think about other and not yourself."
Harry went silent, not knowing what to say. " I guess I should look through the book again, and maybe think about what I want to be, and now what Dad and Sirrius would want me to be."
" Is that what you have been doing?"
" I think so." he said and began sitting up. He grabbed the book and for the hundredth time look through the book, stopping every few pages and contemplating a animal. He went through the whole book and still didn't know what he waned to be. Then he noticed a few pages on the back that where stuck together. He carefully pulled the pages apart.
" Hermione." he said
" Did you find something Harry?"
" I think so, the last few pages were stuck together. Look." he said pointing at a picture.
" I didn't know we could turn into magical creatures." Hermione said.
" Well if its in the book I think we can."
" So this is what you want to be?"
Harry nodded. " It is."
Hermione smiled. " I think its perfect."
" Me too." Harry said and closed the book. " I am going to be a Griffin"
" I am so glad you found something Harry!"
" Me too."
" One question." Harry nodded to her to ask. " Well sometimes a Griffin has a tail of a serpent, are you going to?"
" No. I don't want to have anything to do with serpents. That's Voldemort, not me."
" I'm glad you said that." Harry smiled and got off the bed.
" Good night Mione."
" You don't have to do Harry."
" I.... I don't?"
" No."
Harry smiled and crawled back in to her bed. Hermione laid her head back on his chest and they both fell into a peaceful sleep.
* Christmas *
" Are you sure Hermione?" Harry asked
" Yes. Being an auror is not what I want to be, I though it was at first, but its not.. I've really taken to the first aide we have been doing. Madam Pomfrey thinks I really have what it take to be a great healer. I am still going to finish this year of auror training, Dumbeldore thinks it would be help for me to learn how to battle properly."
" I think he is right."
" He is. I need to know how to duel so I can help you when it is time to defeat Voldemourt."
"You don't have to you know."
" Yes I do. Remember what your Mum told you."
Harry smiled. " Your right. She told me to keep that girl of mine around."
" She is a very smart woman."
Harry laughed "Yes she is."
* Febuary*
" Ron you did it!" Hermione yelled in MaGonagall classroom at there weekly training.
" Well done Mr. Weasley" MaGonagall said
" Brilliant!" Harry said watching his best friends fly around the classroom in his hawk form.
Ron began to land but before his feet landed on the floor he was back to his human self. " That was amazing! I can't believe I did it!" he said with a huge grin on his face and a little out of breath.
" Very good Ron." Lupin said patting him on the back.
" It seams that this will be Mr. Weasley last session with us. You will still have to fill out some paper work and register properly. Why don't you go see Dumbeldore now, he wanted to see you as soon as any of you could transfer completely."
Ron nodded and began to walk out of the class room with a small hop in his walk.
Harry laughed at his best friend. " I'm glad he got this down before us." he whispered to Hermione.
She nodded in agreeance.
" It is your turn Harry. Now concentrate on what the griffin looks like, think of how it will feel to be one."
Harry nodded and moved to the middle of the room. He closed his eyes and began forming a picture of a griffin in his mind. Soon he could feel his legs and arms turn into paws, his hair turning into feathers and hair growing all over his body. He could soon feel his nose turn into a beak, and the rest of his body turning in to a lion. Then it all stooped. He was loosing concentration and soon he was lying on the floor sweating and gasping for air.
" Your getting there Mr. Potter. I think that is your best run yet. Good job."
Harry gave her a half smile and got up from the ground.
" Your doing great Harry. I remember when James and Sirrius were trying to change."
MaGonagall cleared her throat interrupting Lupin. " I don't want to hear about any of that Remus."
" Right Sorry. Hermione why don't you try now?"
Hermione nodded and moved over to where Harry was standing.
" Good luck" he mumbled to her as she passed.
" Now Miss. Granger concentrate and fell."
She nodded and began to picture a panther. Soon she could feel hair growing all over her body, ears growing on the top of her head, he face changing in to a cat, and a tail begin to sprout out of her. Then it all stopped. She couldn't concentrate to finish the process, but she couldn't return to her original form either. She began to panic.
" I can't change!" she said.
Harry began to run over to her.
" No Harry." Lupin said. " She has to do this on her own."
" Hermione I want you to think about your human form."
Hermione began to think of how she looks.
" Concentrate Hermione. Feel"
Soon Hermione began to change back. She fell on the floor and gasped for air, just like Harry did.
Harry ran over to her. " Mione. Are you okay?"
" I'm fine Harry. Just panicked for a minute." she smiled
" You scared me." Harry said offering his hand to help her up
" I scared myself." she said taking his hand and standing up.
" That was an excellent try Hermione. Almost made it." Lupin said
" You are getting very close Miss. Granger. A few more weeks and I would say you should have animig mastered."
" You really think so?" Hermione asked
" I do. "
" How come Ron mastered it so fast and we are still struggling?" Harry asked
"I never expected Ron to have mastered it already, but he did. The animals that you have chosen are very complicated to turn into; especially magical creatures, that is why it is taking you longer."
* March*
Ron and Hermione watched as Harry changed in and out of his animigi form. Hermione squealed with delight. " I am so proud of you Harry!"
" Way to go mate!" Ron yelled
Harry stopped changing and stood in front of his friends and smiled. " It took me long enough."
" You know what MaGonagall said, the more complicated the animal is the harder it is to change. Magical creatures are extremely hard, I think everyone is surprised you mastered it this fast."
" I'm just glad its over, now we have one more free night." Harry said
" You do, I am taking on an extra day with Madame Pomfrey."
Harry smiled. " That's wonderful! You really are amazing with all that stuff."
Hermione blushed. " Thank you."
" Come on guys lets get back and get some homework done." Ron said.
Harry and Hermione's jaws dropped. " Did I just hear Ron say he wanted to do homework?" Hermione asked.
Harry laughed. " I wish we could of recorded that and gave it to his mum, she would be proud."
Ron turned bright red but laughed. " I guess Hermione is finally rubbing off on me too."
*April*
Harry feel asleep on the couch of the common room. He began having a horrible dream. He was in the forbidden forest running. He was looking for someone, but couldn't find them. He kept running and running. Soon he saw Hermione and Ron. They were yelling at him to not come any closer, and that it was a trap. He kept running, he knew he had to help them. The faster and harder he ran the farther away they got. He began yelling there names.
They kept telling his to stop and go back, that they would be fine. He still wouldn't listen. He kept running. Soon a man in a black cloak stepped in front of him.
" What are you doing here?"
The man laughed. " You can't help them now."
" I can! Get out of my way!"
" I will not, you can't save everyone Harry."
" I have to help them! They are all I have left."
The man laughed again and turned to Ron and Hermione. He raised his wand and yelled " ADVADA KADVARA"
" NOOOO!" Harry yelled and bolted up from his sleep breathing heavy and sweat pouring down his face.
Ron and Hermione came running out of their rooms. " Harry are you okay?" Ron asked
" Oh course hes not you git! You can feel how he is."
" I know Hermione. Its still nice to ask." he said.
Harry was still breathing heavily. " Hermione, Ron" he whispered
Hermione kneeled on the floor next to him. "Its okay Harry, we are right here." she said stroking the hair away from his face. Her thumb passed over his scar onaccident and she could feel pain and hate coming from it. Its scared her, but she knw she had to be strong for him. " Its okay"
" We are right here mate." Ron said.
" I was trying to save you, I kept running but I couldn't get to you. I tried but he... he...."
" Shhhh, its okay Harry. It was just a dream. He won't get us."
"It wasn't Voldemourt who had you guys."
" Do you know who its was?" Ron asked
" No. It was a death eater, but I am not sure who. I've had a few other dreams with him in it, but never like this."
" We should tell Dumbeldore."
" I will tomorrow, I have to meet with him for my lesson."
" You don't have to tell him alone Harry, we will go with you." Ron said.
" Thanks, but its okay."
" Are you okay mate?"
" Yes. I think maybe we should all go back to bed."
Hermione and Ron nodded and get up from the floor and Harry got up from the couch. Harry reached for Hermione's hand. " Stay in our room tonight, I don't want to leave either of you."
Hermione nodded and kissed the tip of his nose. " Of course. Just don't snore this time."
" Its not me you have to worry about, its Ron." Harry said with a smile.
" At least we don't have to deal with Dean and Seamus battleing for the loudest snore."
Harry laughed. " That's true."
*The Next night in Dumbeldore's office*
" You are doing very well Harry, but I can tell there is something troubling you."
" Yes. I had a dream last night."
" I see. Do you want to tell me about it.?"
Harry nodded and told Dumbeldore what happen.
" Have you had any other dreams with this man?"
"A few, but nothing like this, usually it was the man sitting in the park, or near a lake, nothing like this."
" Do you think it was the same man?"
" I can't be sure, but it feels like it is."
" I am afraid that his man is not just in your dreams. There has been some suspect that there is a spy, like Snape is for us. He is following you and making report to Voldemourt. He can not enter the castle, but found a way to get on the grounds. You must be very careful when you are out on the grounds. Do not say anything that may help Voldemourt. I can not stop you from going to Hogsmeade, but I strongly suggest that you don't, as well as Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger."
Harry let out a long breath and ran his hands through his hair. " I understand, I will tell them."
" I know this won't be easy Harry. It will all end soon. I expect before you turn 18."
Harry nodded and left the office.
* May*
" Harry! Ron!" Victor yelled in his strong Bulgarian accent. " Get up NOW!"
" What are you doing here?" Ron said.
" Get up! Harry get Hermione. I need to tell you all something."
" Come on Ron." Harry said getting out of bed and walking over to Hermione's room. " Mione, love. Get up."
" Harry? Whats wrong?"
" I don't know. Victor is here, he said he has to tell us something."
" Victor? How did he get here?"
" I don't know, lets go find out."
Hermione got out of bed and grabbed her robe and followed Harry to the common room.
" Sit down." Victor said pointing to the couch.
Hermione and Harry joined Ron on the couch. " Why are you here Victor?" Hermione asked.
Victor let out a sigh. " Death Eaters attacked Grimmauld Place last night."
" Oh no! Mum and Dad! Are they okay?" Hermione asked. Harry reached and grabbed Hermione hand.
" I am sorry Hermione, you dad didn't make it. He tried to fight of a death eater that was attacking your mum. He managed to, but it cost him his life."
Tears flowed from Hermione's eyes. " Dad" was all she could say. Harry grabbed Hermione and pulled her on to his lap and began rocking her back and forth. " Its okay love, your mum is still alive. It will be okay." Hermione continued to cry.
"What about everyone else?" Ron asked looking sadly at Hermione.
" We lost a few other aurors, they were new and did not know what they were doing."
" How did they know where headquarters was?" Ron asked.
" The spy" Harry said.
" That's right. " Victor said looking at Hermione who was still crying in to Harry's chest.
" What spy?"
" Dumbeldore has expected for sometime that there is a spy amongst us, and now we know for sure. We just don't know who it is. I think Dumbeldore has a few ideas, but won't let us know."
" Where is my mum?" Hermione asked between sobs.
" In hiding. I do now know where. She is with Ron's parents and Charlie. They are safe."
" Can I talk to her? Is she all right?"
" Not yet, they will let you soon. She did write you a letter." Victor said handing it to Harry. While Hermione broke into more sobs. " She is fine Hermione. She will be safe with the Weasley's, Lupin is planning on staying there when he is not needed here."
" Its okay love, let it all out." Harry cooed into her ear and began running his hands over her hair.
Ron put a hand on Hermione's knee. " Its okay Hermione. We are here for you."
" I am sorry to have to be the one to tell you all of this. Grimmauld place was distroied. We did manage to get your parents trunks Harry. They are with Dumbeldore right now. He wanted to make sure no one tampered with them."
" Thank you." Harry said.
" Lupin made sure to get them for you. He knows how much they mean to you."
Harry nodded and turned his attention back to Hermione. " I love you." he whispered into her ear. " I will never leave you."
" Take her to bed Harry. Dumbeldore said for you guys to not bother with school tomorrow of Friday."
" Thank you Victor. If you need a place to stay tonight, my bed will be free."
" I could use a place, I have not slept in days."
"The bed is yours for as long as you need it." Harry stood up from the couch with a crying Hermione still in arms. " good night."
" Harry" Victor said. " Here is a dreamless sleeping potion for Hermione."
" Thank you."
" Will you be okay with her Harry? I can stay with you guys as well."
Harry smiled. " Thank you Ron, but I think she might want to be alone for now. I will let her know how concerned you are. I will see you all in the morning." He said and returned to Hermione's room.
Harry gently laid Hermione down on her bed. " Mione take this."
" W-W-What is is?" she asked in-between her sobs.
" Dreamless sleep potion. You need a good night sleep."
Hermione drank the potion in one gulp. " Thank you."
" No problem love." He said and kissed her forehead. " Good Night."
" Don't leave Harry." Hermione said sleepily.
" I will be right here." he said and laid down next to her and wrapped his arms around her.
" I love you Harry." Hermione said and feel into a deep dreamless sleep.
" I love you too." He said and feel asleep.
The next few weeks Hermione walked around school like a zombie. She was hardly eating or sleeping, she barely did her homework, and stopped going to her medi-witch training. Mostly she sat in her room and cried. Harry became very worried about her but didn't know what to do.
" Talk to her mate. I am sure she already knows we are both concerned. Well she has to. I know how she feels and its killing me." Ron said
" I know, its killing me too. Its like loseing Sirrius all over again. Hermione doesn't deserve to feel this way. Its not fair! Mr. Granger was a good man. He wanted to come see me play Quidditch. He was there when we looked through my parents trunks."
"I know you liked him Harry, and I am sorry for your lose as well. But Hermione needs you. Talk to her, you understand whats shes going through. I would, but I don't know what its like to lose someone."
" I know you would Ron. Be happy that you don't know what its like."
" Talk to her." Ron and pushed Harry towards her door.
Harry knocked on her door " Mione?"
" Come in." she said.
Harry opened her door and his heart broke. Hermione had bags under her eyes, she was pale, and loosing weight fast.
" Mione we need to talk."
" I know what you are going to say Harry."
" You do?"
" Yes, you are going to tell me to snap out of it and get on with my life, its what my father would want."
" Your partly right. I was going to tell you that your father would want to you go on with your life, I was also going to say that I know how you feel."
" This is different Harry."
" How is it different? I 've seen four people die in my life. You didn't have to see your father die. I did. I stood there and watched them all die and I couldn't do anything about it."
" I couldn't help my father!"
" Hermione you were at school, there was nothing you could of done."
" I could of protected him!"
" You might of be able to, you don't know that."
" No Harry I know I could of!"
" Hermione!"
" IF I WAS THERE I COULD OF STOPPED THOSE DAMN DEATH EATERS FROM KILLING MY FATHER!" Hermione began to let tears flow from her eyes.
"Hermione." Harry said and stepped over to her and wrapped her arms around her. " You may of been able to help them. But what if you where there but couldn't do anything. That is a much worse feeling."
Hermione began to cry harder. " I miss him so much Harry."
" I know you do love I do too, he was a good man, but it will get easier."
" When?"
" I think its different for everyone. But you do need to get on with your life Mione. You dad would not like to see you like this. No one does."
" I don't know if I can. I wish I could see my mum."
" You will soon love. I talked to Dumbeldore earlier and he said you will going to stay with your mum for part of the summer."
" Really?" Hermione said with a small smile on his face.
Harry smiled. " I missed your smile Hermione. I've missed you."
" I know I haven't been myself Harry. I'm sorry." she said letting a few tears roll down her face.
Harry wiped the tears away with his thumb. " Its okay love, I just want you back. So does Ron."
" I know. Its just hard."
" I know. I was the same way you were the first week of summer holiday."
" You looked fine when I saw you."
" I made myself. I kept myself busy so I wouldn't think about any of it. Eventually I didn't have to keep myself as busy. I still think about what happen, but not as often. For a long time I wouldn't let myself think about any of them. I would only think of happy things."
" How did you make yourself think so positively. I try and it always goes back to my father and me not being there to help him."
" It was hard at first, but I did it. I don't know how."
" What did you think of?"
Harry smiled. " At first it was Hogwarts, Ron and you, Quidditch, and other things. But soon all I could think about was you."
" Me?"
" Yes. If it wasn't for Sirrius's death I don't know if I would of figured out how I felt about you."
Hermione gasped. " You don't mean that."
" I think I do. I am not happy that Sirrius is gone, but next time I see him I do have to thank him."
" Harry. I was planning on telling you how I felt on your birthday."
" Really?"
" Yes. I knew that I had to tell you, even if you didn't feel the same way."
Harry smiled and kissed Hermione. " Why don't you take a shower and then we can go down to dinner."
Hermione nodded. "Thank you Harry."
Harry smiled. " Any time Mione."
"You really helped me tonight. I am going to work on getting back to my old self."
Harry's smile grew wider. " Shower love. Ron and I will wait for you."
Hermione walked out the door and into the washroom. Harry dropped his body on the bed and let out a sigh of relief.
* End of Flashbacks*
Harry was deep in his memories that he didn't hear the locks on his doors slowly unlock themselves, and the door slowly creep open. He didn't notice the dark figure standing in his doorway looking at him.
If anyone has and suggestions on how they think the story should go I would love to hear about it. I am having some trouble with the next part....... thanks!