Okay, seems like my last chapter wasn't the greatest of all. I shall try to tie up some loose threads here which might un-confuse some of you! I shall also try to lengthen my chapters as well.

Innogen: You saw how depressed Hermione was during the holiday, well this bombshell isn't exactly going to lift her spirits is it? Plus, there is one more little seed I have to sew into this little scene which will explain Hermione's "catatonic" state. Dumbledore will feature later on. Remember, this is still in the holidays and they are not yet back at school. The scene with Dumbledore in was only a flashback, not part of the present story. So I guess this story isn't the best you've read!

westdean: That is exactly what I intend to keep doing- write more! Well, I got the muggle bits from my own family, so it seems everyone has their woes! The plot will thicken, it's just so many reviewers expect you to have it all sussed in the 1st 3 chapters!

Disclaimer: Blah blah, as before...

Chapter 4 Just a glimpse

Draco... Hermione... Draco... Hermione. Was she actually hearing this? Hermione raised herself with difficulty to sit up in her bed. She had got some of her colour back now and she looked fairly normal.

"Excuse me, Ron, what did you say? I didn't quite catch that?" said Hermione

"Erm, sorry 'mione didn't realise you were awake then. Erm (sarcastic laugh), yeah, Mum, do you want some tea... coffee?"

"What he means, Hermione, is that this year you and Draco Malfoy are going to be head boy and girl" interrupted Mrs Weasley

"I'll just be over here then" said Ron walking casually over to the window

"Is that all? I was expecting that. Although to actually here it is true is not too heart warming." said Hermione

Ron gave a large gasp in surprise at Hermione's reaction to the news.

"What, so you're not actually surprised?" said Ron

"Of course not. Dumbledore had hinted at me for ages. Although really, I couldn't face seeing him right now."

"Oh?" said Mrs Weasley inquisitively

"Ron, you remember what happened last summer? When he threw Snape out of school?" said Hermione

"Well, of course. Go Dumbledore! You know Mum, I don't think I've liked Dumbledore so much!" replied Ron

Hermione's face looked torn. She couldn't believe what her friend had said. He knew that there must have been something else going on with them.

"Caw, 'mione, you know I felt so sorry for you when I herd that he actually cam into your room while you were, well, scantily dressed! I mean, what a disgusting pervert!" explained Ron

"I think that's enough Ron. Just get out!" shouted Hermione

Ron's face shot into a blue colour. How was he supposed to know that she felt more for Snape than he imagined? It was outrageous.

"C'mon Ron, I think we should be leaving" said Mrs Weasley

"I'll see you on Sunday 'mione" whispered Ron

"Bye" groaned Hermione and flumped back down onto her bed

Outside, in the corridor, there was a great commotion. Whispers darted all over the place like arrows shot through every single person leaving the poison to envelope them that was gossip. Mrs Weasley could just see two figures talking to each other. She clambered past everyone until she was virtually near the front. A vigilant nurse was herding people away.

"All I'm saying is, Doctor, that I had what could have been a fatal accident to someone in that room" said a hooded figure.

"I'm sure nothing came of it" replied the ignorant Doctor

"It was Miss Granger" whispered the hooded figure. "I think her condition could have been caused by myself. I expect no one could remember, but just a sneeze can pass on a trace of that disease You Know Who passed onto certain people. I being one of them. I'm sure it's not fatal for her. I expect she just fainted and looked vary pale." explained the hooded figure.

Then, the figure started to turn around. As soon as the figure was facing the crowd of inquisitive people Mrs Weasley's eyes bulged and the figure shot a penetrating glance right through her. It was like he was looking directly at her, but looking beyond her.

She shook herself once more in realisation. Was she actually looking at... at... Snape!

Dominoes of sense started to thunder through her and she pieced the events together one by one. Hermione must have been grieving over someone over the summer, then when she went to the Leaky Cauldron she was stunned by someone from the past, so in fact the news of Voldermort didn't come as much of a shock as we all realised. And my stupid son had to make that extremely sensitive comment. Oh dear.

Having had enough of being made a public exhibition, Snape made a move to the exit of the Hospital. Little seen of his face the better. In time Voldermort would make sure that Snape was not recognisable by those who knew him. For Voldermort, this would be his revenge for an event many years ago.

Okay, how do you like that? I tried to tie up some loose ends without spoiling the plot. There's still a lot more to come. So please keep reviewing, otherwise i can't see a future for this story!