Hermione sat on her bed thinking of ways to get a hold of Ginny. She had to know….she had to understand what was happening to Harry. And Ginny had to be shaken out of her depression too….. Hermione had to take their fate into her own hands….she had to do what was right. Suddenly Hermione looked up; the perfect idea came to her. It was later but Ginny would be up and Hermione would be able to send her an owl without Harry detecting. Owls, or pets for that matter, did not show up on the map. Hermione got out of her bed and dashed to Lavender's bed.

"Lavender, I need your owl. I need to use her."
"Go to the owlery."
"I can't do that Lavender, I need to use yours." Hermione knew eventually Lavender would give in.

"Fine, fine…..I was writing a letter to Dean but…..whatever….go ahead." She sounded slightly angry but Hermione knew she most likely was just upset with Dean for standing her up again.

"Thank you so much." Hermione went over to Lavender's owl, Nettie, and offered an arm. The owl obliged. Hermione took up a notepad and wrote down a quick note.

Ginny I need to talk to you about Harry. But it can't be anywhere on the Marauder's Map. There is a Hogsmeade weekend this weekend. I'll have Ron watch Harry. Do not make plans. This is urgent. Please reply ASAP.

-Hermione.

Hermione tied it to the owl's leg and brought her over to the window. "I need you to bring this to Ginny Weasley, if she doesn't answer, do not leave it anywhere, bring the note back to me."

Nettie clicked her beak as a sign of understanding and Hermione released her through the window. She sat at the window seat and waited for the tawny owl to come back. Nettie was back less then a few minutes later and Hermione quickly undid the note.

I understand completely. I have no plans. We will meet in Madam Puddifoot's, no one will overhear us or think to look for us there.

-Ginny.

And it was settled.