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Chapter 12- Poor Hermione

'I don't really want to tell Hermione, especially since she hasn't been feeling well, but all the other teachers decided that it was best that I tell her. Poor Hermione,' thought Fred.

"Fred, can I talk first?"

Fred looked at Hermione, knowing that whatever she had to tell him wouldn't be as bad as the news he had for her.

"Well, Parvati said that you were really worried about me. I'll be okay Fred. Madam Pomfrey said I would. She even checked with a medi-witch to make sure I was okay. If I don't feel well, I will say something about it next time Fred. I promise. I just don't want you to worry about me."

"It's okay 'Mione," Fred answered.

"What did you have to tell me Fred?" asked Hermione.

"I have some really bad news for you. It's about your parents," he told her.

"Are they okay? Did something happen to them?" Hermione asked worriedly.

Fred took a deep breath before telling her. "I'm so sorry 'Mione, but Death Eaters went to your house and killed your parents."

Fred watched as Hermione started sobbing and he pulled her close, trying to comfort her but also letting her cry.

"Fred, what will happen to me? Who will take care of me?" cried Hermione.

"I was talking to Mum and she said you could stay with us. Your aunt in the states thought it would be best if you stayed with us. You'll still be able to see your Muggle doctor. One weekend, you'll be able to figure out what you want to keep and decide what you want to do with your house. She'll help you sort out all of the stuff," Fred replied.

"When will I be able to go to my house?" asked Hermione.

"I think the Ministry doing some sort of investigation and I think the muggle police are doing their own investigation. After they're done-and whenever you're ready- you'll be able to go home. Do you want me to go with you?" asked Fred.

Hermione nodded before she said, "Can I have some time alone Fred?"

"Sure Hermione."

Fred watched as Hermione left the empty classroom that they had been sitting in. He hoped that she would be alright because she had enough to worry about without her parents being killed by Death Eaters.

Hermione slowly walked back to Gryffindor tower.

'This isn't fair. First I find out I have cancer, then I find out my parents were killed by Death Eater's. I wonder what's going to happen next,' Hermione thought.

"Password?" asked the Fat Lady.

"The Weird Sisters," replied Hermione as she slowly made her way into the common room. She knew that Harry and the rest of her friends would be waiting for her, but she didn't want to talk to them.

"Hermione, over here!" called Ron. Hermione sighed, knowing that she would have to tell them sooner or later and that sooner would probably be better than later.

"What's wrong 'Mione?" asked Lavender the second Hermione had walked over there.

"If Fred broke up with you, then I'll use a Bat-Bogey hex on him," Ginny said.

"Fred didn't break up with me," Hermione told them.

"Then what happened?" added Parvati.

"My parents were killed by Death Eaters. I'm really tired. I'd like to go up to bed if it isn't a problem," Hermione told them sadly.

They let Hermione go up to the girl's dormitory before they started whispering.

"Poor Hermione. I hope it doesn't make her leukemia worse," replied Harry.

"Where is she going to stay?" wondered Neville, who had stayed silent during the conversation.

"Maybe mum will let her stay with us," said Ginny.

"If Fred knew, why didn't he tell the rest of us?" asked Ron. "Ow! Why'd you hit me Ginny?"

"Ron, you are such an idiot. Don't you think Hermione should know if her parents are dead before he tells the rest of us?"

"Right, I knew that."

"Should one of us go up there and see if she's alright?" questioned Parvati.

"No," answered Neville. Everyone looked at Neville in surprise. "She probably wants to be alone right now."

"I guess you're right Neville," sighed Lavender.

Everyone stayed in the common room for a while before going up to bed. Lavender, Parvati, and Ginny checked on Hermione, who was already asleep. If only they knew what tomorrow would bring.