A/N: WOW! Really sorry that I haven't written in like forever but I've just kind of put this story on the back burner for the moment…anyways I hope you like this…oh and the more reviews I get the more likely I am to update sooner.

The Glass Couple

Chapter Five

"Curious"

When Hermione woke up the next morning, she quickly rushed down to the Gryffindor tower to get ready for breakfast. When she was finally dressed and reached the Great Hall, Ron, Harry, and Ginny all asked her where she had been the previous night. She explained what had happened and how she was stuck in the hospital wing all night.

After breakfast they all went their separate ways and finally after double potions with Slytherin, Transfiguration, and Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid, Hermione was finally at her last class of the day…Defense Against the Dark Arts with Professor Knightly. This wasn't just normal DADA; it was ADVANCED, so that meant DOUBLE the time of the class. Why does this happen to me? Hermione thought. While all the other girls swooned, Hermione just sat there and groaned. Harry and Ron noticed this and asked if she was ok. "Yea I'm fine, just hungry." She replied. Great! I just lied to my friends. GRRRR!

Class went by quickly (Thank God). As Hermione got up to leave for the Great Hall, Professor Knightly asked her to stay for a moment. She did as she was told, and took a seat.

"What was it that you wanted to talk to me about Professor?"

"Have you ever read about the Salem Witch Trials?"

"Um sorta. I never really got into it why?"

"Read this," he said handing her a book. Hermione turned to walk out when she heard him add, "Oh and it's Ian when I'm not in class. I hate being called Professor."

For the next couple days, Hermione spent her time in the library reading about the Salem witch trials. She soon found out that though many muggles thought that they were killing "witches" and protection man-kind, they were in fact hurting it. These witches that they were killing were protecting an ancient secret that could destroy all. Though Hermione found this interesting, she found it odd that Ian was making her read this. After finishing Salem Witch Trial: the Truth, she decided to go and speak with Ian.

It was Friday her last class. She decided that after her last class she would go and find Ian. She went to his classroom, where she found him cleaning up. She knocked on the door, "Come in." said a voice from with in the room. Hermione entered, "Ah Miss Granger, did you enjoy the book?" asked Ian.

"I did thank you for letting me borrow it."

"Anytime" replied Ian. Then as an afterthought added, "I'm sure you are wondering why I made you read it. Aren't you?"

"Well yes. Is it about Harry and Voldermolt?"

"No actually it doesn't."

"Oh really then why did you ask me to read it?"

"I wanted to know if you knew anything about what they were hiding. I know this doesn't make sense now, but trust me, it will in a couple of months. Until then stay as far away from Mr. Malfoy as possible."

"What are you talking about professor?"

"I can't explain now, you need to figure it out on your own. I can only guide you; I will give you a clue only if you promise to talk about this with me ONLY."

"I will. Can I have a clue now?"

"Yes you may. Those that live, in time die. Think of people you may have encountered or learned of throughout your life."

"Ok Ian, I'll get it just give me time."

"Take all the time you need and remember avoid all contact with Mr. Malfoy."

"Ok, bye see you later Ian." Hermione said as she left his classroom. That had been a weird meeting. Hermione thought, why would he even think that I would associate with Malfoy?

(Back in Ian's classroom)

"Mother you can come out now."

"So that's Charlotte. It's been so long since I last saw her," replied the woman.

"I know, she'll see soon, she always does, and when she does I'll be here," replied Ian.

"I know, I just can't believe that it's her. You two were so cute together. You mustn't lose her to William. If you do I'm not sure what will happen to us."

(Hermione's room)

Ok where to start she thought. She wrote down the clue and reread it. Those that live in time die. What's that suppose to mean she asked herself. I've no idea. Maybe dinner will help me prepare my mind for this game. Ash she left for here room, what Ian had repeated.

Note to Self: STAY AWAY FROM DRACE MALFOY!

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