Note from Author: Okay, second chapter. Have had no reviews as yet, so at least 100 would be nice soon! I intend to make this chapter longer, and although at the moment it might seem a bit wry, then it shall soon change! Words in italic denote a time shift, or the thoughts of Hermione, I'm sure you'll be able to work out which!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters.
Chapter 2
Hermione sighed as she gazed out of the car window. Could life get any more depressing? No letters, no nothing. Anyway, she felt that today she might just see some sign of living life outside of the Muggle world. She had been forcefully roped into doing her annual shopping for all the books and bits and pieces she needed for the next years academic year. Hermione hoped that once she was off the M4, and had entered Diagon alley she would feel; well, a little less sedated than she did at the moment.
As she watched freight lorry after freight lorry wiz by she brushed her memory back to then end of the summer term…
The Students in the great hall buzzed with anticipation. There was a racket outside the door to the hall.
"Hey, 'mione what d'you thinks going on out there?" asked an inquisitive Ginny Weasley
"No idea I'm afraid. Oh God!" stopped Hermione. The memory of something quickly took her by shock
"What? Hermione, are you alright?" Ginny said
"Oh. Of course. Silly me, I just get some nervous shock sometimes. It's nothing. Really." Answered Hermione
"I don't think that's the truth is it…? Said Ginny.
The noise outside the hall was reaching a climax. Shouts were herd and then the large oak doors of the hall were flung open and none less than Dumbledore threw Snape onto the floor.
"I'll tell you later" said Hermione quickly before silence enveloped the room
Snape picked himself off the floor gathered himself together.
"What of all things is going on?" asked Professor McGonagall striding into the room with electric excitement
"Don't worry Minerva" said Dumbledore
"Well, don't you think I should after I see one of my colleagues being thrown onto the floor by another?"
Dumbledore looked stern and worried.
"I think I ought to tell you all now" said Dumbledore raising his voice to the eclectic mix of audience gathered before him
"Professor Severus Snape (your Potions master) has been asked to leave the school"
The gasps that followed echoed throughout the hall. There were groans of delight, but mostly of shock
Hermione's eyes shot back into her head and a sense of guilt rushed over her head
She stepped forward and approached the three teachers by the door.
"It's all my fault, isn't' it?" said Hermione
"Now why should you think it would be your fault… Do you have anything to tell us Miss Granger?" said Dumbledore with a sense of inside knowledge
" I'm sorry Severus…"
The mention of his first name by a pupil sent shock waves down most of the school. A student, addressing a teacher by their first name!
"It's alright Hermione. It's my fault… I shouldn't have been wandering around that late at night
Snape turned to face the audience and began to tell the students why he was asked to leave
" I was caught wandering around late at night a few nights ago. It was late, and I had left something in professor Trelawney's office. I also had something to say to Professor McGonagall who was at that time in the Gryffindor common room. I happened to get lost, as it is very rare that I find myself in Gryffindor house. Anyway, I walked along and opened a door, which I presumed to be Professor McGonagall's and it was in fact Miss Granger's.
"It was my fault, I was having a shower and I left the door unlocked. I mean, I had just switched rooms and mine is very close to Professor McGonagall's." explained Hermione to an unconvinced Dumbledore.
"No miss Granger, we believe that Snape deliberately went into your room. Is this true? You see, Miss Granger that I believe you and Professor Snape have a secret to hide? Am I not right?" enquired Dumbledore
"Oh come on Albus. Enough is enough. (Whisper) You have no reason to believe that Severus and Miss Granger are more intimate than we know about." Said Minerva McGonagall
To that, Snape walked out of the hall and proceeded to leave the building. Hermione rushed to say a hurried goodbye. A tender kiss on the lips was all. With in a flash, Hermione's Severus was gone. For good it seemed…
The car screeched to a halt in the middle of London. It seemed Gerald Granger had forgotten where Diagon alley was.
"Oh sorry about that love. Do you really need us to come in with you? We need to go to Harrods and do some shopping. We'll pick you up about 5pm?" said Gerald.
"No, I'm sure that'd be fine. Have fun" replied Hermione
To that Hermione got out of the car, tapped the bricks and was immediately immersed in Diagon Alley.
She wandered along, street after street. She had a vague idea of what to buy for the next year. But none of that seemed to matter.
She next passed by the Leaky Cauldron, which she thought would be a good opportunity to actually meet some magic people. Once inside, she saw that the place was bustling with people. More so than ever it seemed. She barged her way to the bar and began to ask for a drink.
"Do you know why it's so busy?" asked Hermione
"Oh, have you not herd?" replied the bar man
"Herd what?"
"People say, now mind its only rumours, although it was splattered all over the newspapers this morning, that Voldormort's released a wave of evil over certain people".
This revelation sent sparks flying around in Hermione's head. Voldormort… Harry!
Harry. What about Harry?
"Does the newspaper say which people he has targeted?" asked Hermione
"No miss. I'm afraid the newspaper is mainly biased opinions. Sorry I can't be of any more assistance."
This whole new revelation put into perspective how much she needed to warn Harry. She was sure he didn't know.
Voldormort is back
