A.N. So how you guys doing? Me I'm sick, but I decided to be wonderful and write another chapter in my boredom. Aren't I lovely? Don't know what to say, except that if you do read please review! The reviews are my inspiration and without them, I am much less motivated to keep writing and I would also like to announce that after I finish this story I have a Ron/Hermione in the makings, so feedback on that k? Anyways, onto the story.
'...'thinking "..." talking
Remus chuckled a little as he leaned against the frame of the Great Halls opened doors. The invisibility cloak providing not only it's original function, hiding him from sight, but also a bit of warmth could be pulled from its comforts.
'Fred and George Weasley, why do I have the inkling than Dumbledore has more of a purpose for them than just the DADA job?' His eyes narrowed at Dumbledore watching the old man's eyes twinkle. He had more in store than he was letting on. His eyes flitted over towards Hermione, as she listened to Dumbledore's speech about the twins. He flinched as the noise from Dumbledore's announcement resounded through the Hall.
He did, however, notice a red haired Gryffindor stalking out amongst the cheering students. Ron looked, quite a bit less than happy, and Remus would venture that Ron was near spitting mad.
His eyes rested on Dumbledore's as he nodded towards the staircase, indicating he was going to follow the young Weasley. Dumbledore nodded his head gently, showing his approval.
Remus turned swiftly, his eyes searching for the young redhead. The resounding crash upstairs left no room for negotiation about where Ron had gone. Remus ran up the stairs, some faint thought in his mind about what Ron would do to the third floor corridor, and that it may not be too healthy for it.
He pushed the door to an empty and unused classroom open and stepped inside. "Who's there?" Ron asked, whirling around. "Where are you?"
Remus's brow furrowed in thought before he remembered the cloak he was becoming so accustomed to wearing. He pulled it off and watched Ron visibly relax.
"Ron, are you alright? You seemed less than happy for your brothers... status here." Remus asked gently.
Ron glared, and Remus thought it worthy of setting his hair on fire. "They shouldn't be here. I can't do anything with them here, and now they'll be grading me!"
"I would be grateful. Your mother would want you to get all the NEWTs possible and with your brothers grading the test, surely they wouldn't want your mother on their backs about failing their brother?"
Ron sighed, "True, but... they just shouldn't be here." He kicked at the ruins of a desk lying on the ground. Remus whispered a repairing spell and the desk stood to its former glory again.
"It's not all bad, they are different from their previous selves. Your brothers have grown up a bit. I would see them as an asset and not a curse. You have two of the best class escape artists as your teachers, and not only that, because you are their brother you can use those well learned tactics to your advantage." Remus suggested lightly.
Ron turned to him, blue eyes still blazing slightly, "We'll see how things work out. We'll just see."
"Perhaps you should return to the hall before Harry gets suspicious of your absence?" Remus asked, gesturing to the door and grabbing the cloak again.
"By the way," Ron said stepping closer. "I don't disapprove of you and Hermione, just don't hurt her, ok?"
Remus smiled, "I would never hurt her." He lifted the cloak and placed it over his shoulders as Ron opened the door.
"Here you go dear," Madam Pomfrey said. She handed Ginny a vial with a blue liquid inside.
"What is it?" Ginny asked staring at the liquid.
"It is a very strong pain reliever. Now I caution you, only use this when the pain is too much to bear. It is extremely addictive and I don't want you to... overuse it." Madam Pomfrey stumbled over her words, trying to dance over a touchy subject without being injured.
Ginny smiled, "Thank you. May I take it at night to he lp me sleep?"
"Only when the pain is at its worst, but yes you may."
Hermione went back to her room, walking up the red trimmed staircase. She opened the door and set her books down throwing herself onto the rather spacious bed.
'Remus should stay in here with me. It's more spacious this way. My bed's bigger and I have more pillows,' she giggled at her absentminded thought. She heard a loud purring and leapt out of the bed. Her eyes drifted to Griever on the wall. 'I forgot about him.'
"Ms. Granger," Griever said, seating himself on the wall opposite her.
"Hello Griever, how have you been lately?"
The lion smiled, "I've been well, and your things are intact, just as I promised."
Hermione smiled, "Thank you. Umm... don't take this the wrong way or anything, but do you ever like, leave?"
Griever shook his head and looked up at her, his eyes leaving no traces of anger residing there. "If you wish it I may leave."
Hermione smiled a grateful smile. 'Fred and George, Professors... how odd. Although, I understand why they would excel at it. They already have the favor of the student body.'
Hermione jumped at the banging on her door. She opened it and nearly fell over. Draco Malfoy had walked all the way up to her door and knocked instead of yelling obscenities at her from the bottom of the stairs.
"Potty and Weasle want you," he sneered.
'So much for civility,' Hermione thought glaring at him. She nodded curtly and headed for the portrait hole. Harry grabbed her arm and pulled her out into the hallway.
"Honestly Harry, you could be a little less rude!" she said as she fixed her shirt sleeve.
"Hermione, com'on Dumbledore wants to see us!" he said pushing her down the hallway.
"I can walk on my own you know!" Hermione snapped and her mood was not helped much when she went crashing to the floor as Harry let go.
"Are you alright?" Ron asked, leaning against the corner of the hall. He had been somewhat snippy during dinner and his mood had not improved.
"Obviously not," she said rubbing her abused posterior. "Now what is it you two needed to see me about?"
"I already told you Dumbledore wants to see us. Its something about the... Well you get the point. Com'on!" Harry took off down the hallway, Ron streaking after him.
"Boys," Hermione mumbled as she walked off.
Hermione walked into Dumbledore's office to be pulled into a bone crushing hug. "Hermione, darling, how long has it been, over a year since you've graced us with your wonderful presence?" Fred asked, releasing Hermione and allowing her to inhale again.
"Yes quite too long I'd say!" George said pulling her into an identical embrace.
Dumbledore cleared his throat and the twins winked and left her to contemplate the mechanics of breathing again. She looked around the room and saw the twins, Snape, Ron, Harry, Draco, Remus, and Dobby.
"Ms. Granger, if you could please take a seat," Dumbledore said, gesturing to the only empty seat in his office.
Hermione's face flamed as she sat as was asked and looked attentively at Dumbledore. 'I can't believe I just stood there gawking at everyone!'
"I would like to inform you all of Fred's and George's status. They are an infiltration unit if you will. We will utilize their devices and their skills to spy, sneak, and connive. Any questions?" Dumbledore said pleasantly.
Hermione faintly thought she could hear a cricket off in the distance.
"Good, now, on the night of the Halloween feast, thirteen of Voldemort's best, his best Death Eaters, are going to arrive here. Our objective is to remove them from the castle. Ron, Hermione, Draco, and Harry, you will be working with Remus on self-defense tactics until that time. Snape, whether or not you fight, is at your discretion, I leave it to you. Fred, George, I do expect you to help, is this clear?"
"Where will we be training with Lupin?" Ron asked, shifting in his seat a bit.
"The Room of Requirement."
Nothing else was muttered across the room and so the meeting ended and they were all released.
'We only have three days till Halloween, what can Remus teach us between now and then?' Hermione thought as she worried her bottom lip between her teeth.
A.N. So whatchya think hmm? Updated kinda quick huh? Oh well, I'm sure no one will complain! So please review if you've read it. I just, I barely have any inspiration without the things. TTFN seifersfire