Chapter 7

Is that True?

After the DA meeting, Hermione decided she needed some fresh air. She and Harry went for a walk outside. They were really quiet the whole walk, neither of them knew what to say.

"It's nice to go out and get some fresh air." She said.

"Yeah," Harry replied, not knowing what to say.

Hermione noticed this was a little weird; for once she had no idea what to say, or how to start a conversation. Hermione, getting a little nervous started waving her arm back and forth. Harry, getting nervous also, did the same. Soon their arms started crashing. Harry then, accidentally, grabbed Hermione's hand. When he noticed what he did he blushed and quickly let go.

"Let's go to the Quiditch Pitch." Harry said.

"Sure."

They made it to the Quiditch Pitch. Harry went and grabbed some brooms.

"Let's ride. You can use Ginny's and I'll use Ron's, mine is up in the common room." he said.

"Um… Harry… I hate flying."

"Just for me," he said.

"Alright fine, but first you have to give me some lessons."

"Ok. Jump on the broom. Put your hands her." Harry took Hermione's hand and moved it up to the desired position. Hermione blushed slightly. "Now to go higher lean backward, to go lower lean forward."

"But what if I fall?"

"I'm here, remember," he said with a smile on his face. "Alright lets go. Harry boarded his broom and took off. Hermione kicked off the ground and stayed low, not really moving.

"What are you waiting for?"

"Umm…"

"Come on"

Harry raced around the pitch. Hermione followed, slowly. A half an hour later she seemed to pick up the pace, but it was time for them to leave. Soon the doors to Hogwarts would be locked. They decided to go straight to bed.

Girls Dormitory

Hermione walked upstairs, happy about her night with Harry. She tried not to get to excited, he was still her best friend and she didn't want to ruin that. After she got dressed she walked over o her bed, which happened to be a bunk bed where Ginny slept up top.

"He likes you" said Ginny. Hermione jumped when she spoke, since everything was dead silent besides a few snores off and on.

"What?"

"Harry likes you."

Yeah, right, in my dreams."

"No, he does."

"And you would know how?"

"I kissed him today. He said he didn't like me like that. He also pointed out he had a crush on his best friend." Said Ginny

"You what?"

"He likes you, Hermione.

"Forget about me, I thought our plan was for you to get close to him first and then either you make your move or he does."

"Well, for that one second I forgot about myself and thought about you. You and Harry would be a good couple."

"I wish," she muttered. "I'm off to sleep."

Hermione tossed and turned in bed, wondering does Harry really like her. She noticed that he was acting really quite outside but she had to admit she was to. She also knew that Harry had many friends, so she knew it wasn't her he liked. All she could dream about was Harry.

Her Dream

They were walking in Hogsmead on a Saturday night.

"Hermione, I need to talk to you" said Harry.

Harry led her to a place where they could be alone. It was pitch black outside. The sky was starry and the moon lit up half the sky. They were near water, what looked like a beach to Hermione.

"Harry, I…" Hermione was going to tell her everything but he had another idea. Harry kissed her right on the lips and then pulled away.

"Hermione, I'm sor-…"

Hermione kissed him back, showing him it was okay. Their kiss got more passionate. Then all of a sudden they heard someone.

"Who's there?"

"The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches

Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies

And the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have the power the Dark Lord knows not

And either must die at the hand of the other for neither can win as the other survives.

The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies"

End of Dream

Hermione jumped up, gasping for breath, unaware of what she just heard. She ran downstairs just wanting to be alone. She was happy when she made it to the common room and no one was there. She sat there trying to figure out her dream, the ending anyway. She sat for hours just doing that.

"I thought you were up. What are you doing, it's a little late?"

"Thinking" she said. "Harry, how did you know I was here?"

"I don't know, I could just feel it I guess, like you needed me."

"I'm just going to go back to bed. Goodnight." Hermione went back upstairs, trying to avoid a big confrontation with Harry. There she slept, finally, dreamlessly.

Hermione woke up, scared and still wondering. She decided to get up and get a head start on her job. She was still really unsure about the prophecy. Slowly, Hermione walked up to the tower. She hadn't been there for years; a flash back of memories hit her. One big thing that crossed her mind was Sirus that was the year they met him. It was also the same year Professor Trelawney said Harry was going to die.

She walked into the Divination tower. No one was there. She heard something and quickly turned around.

"The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches

Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies

And the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have the power the Dark Lord knows not

And either must die at the hand of the other for neither can win as the other survives.

The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies"

Hermione ran out of the tower, knowing what she just heard, the prophecy. Running as fast as she could to Dumbledore's office, she bumped right into Harry.

"Where are you going so fast?" he asked.

"I have to go see Professor Dumbledore," she said running away.

When she made it to the Gargoyles she said the password. Running up the stairs fast, she almost tripped.

"Progress?" Dumbledore asked.

"Yeah, I heard the prophecy twice. The first time I had no idea what it was. It says that Harry has to be a murder or get murdered. Should I tell him?"

"He already knows."

"What?"

"I told him last year, when Sirus died. I owed him the truth, about what was really going on. I could have told him for many years, but I didn't because I didn't want him to live with that big weight on his shoulders. The only reason why I think he didn't tell you because he didn't want you to be put in danger. He didn't want Voldemort to hurt you. I also think he didn't want you to worry about him. I didn't feel like it was my place to tell you, since it was mostly about him. That's why I placed you on this mission, so you could find out for yourself. I thought you needed to know. I have a question though, Ms. Granger, how did you hear the prophecy twice?"

"Well, first I heard it in my dream…"

"In your dream? I doubt Voldemort could have taken over your mind; you're a very strong witch. I think it could have been a vision."

"But Professor Trelawney said…"

"She could have been wrong. I think you need to go talk to Harry."

"But what is our next step."

"Go to the room of requirements. When you get there walk around the room thinking about the prophecy, his. Books should appear on it hopefully. Do good research. We need to be one step ahead of Voldemort this time."

"Oh yeah, if you have anymore dreams like that, come straight to me." He said.

"Alright," Hermione agreed.

She went to go see Harry, knowing exactly where he was, in the Great Hall eating breakfast. When she go there and noticed he wasn't in their normal seating arrangements, she diligently searched around four him. Finally she found him sitting with the first years.

"Harry can I talk to you, its really important" Hermione said.

"Its alright, you can trust these guys. What is it?

"I heard the prophecy."

"What? How?" he said with a slight sound of fear in his voice.

"I heard it in my dream. Then Professor Trelawney recited it to me." she said. "Professor Dumbledore wants me to research up on it."

"Wait a minute, how did you see it in your dream? What were you dreaming about?"

"Umm..." she quickly tried to come up with a good lie. "School, he told me it could have been a vision though."

"Just watch out, know that you know you're in…'

"Harry don't worry about it. I'm going to help you beat Voldemort."

"I don't want you to become a murderer, well help with one. I don't want you to get hurt either."

"Don't worry Harry; I'm always here for you. I don't care about helping a murder or getting hurt, as long as you're safe."

"What is the prophecy?" Eliza asked concerned.

"It something that talks about me and Voldemort, it says I have to become a murderer or become murdered."

"How come you never told anyone before?" Eliza said hinting at Hermione.

"I didn't want the people I care about to be in danger," Harry said also hinting at Hermione. Hermione knew this and blushed slightly but know one saw this. None of the other first years figured out this though.

A/N-Another Chapter up. Thanks for all the reviews, every few count. A special thanks to Eliza for extra help on this chapter. Now everyone go and review.
Kelly