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Authors Note: ahh…who to do next….eenie-meenie-mynie----HERMIONE!
Chapter 7: Just Thinking
Hermione was in the Gryffindor common room. Ron had passed out about 6 hours ago, with the help of a dreamless sleep potion from Madam Pomfrey. Hermione had declined Madam Pomfrey's offer of a dreamless sleep potion, and now sat awake in front of the dying fire, just thinking.
I wonder if the school will remain open. Is Harry going to be alright? I hope he doesn't blame him self for this like he did Sirius' death. There isn't any possible way this could be his fault though. I mean, it was cold blooded murder! If it's anyone's fault (aside from Snape's…evil git) it is Dumbledore's…I mean, if he hadn't frozen Harry, maybe Harry could've saved him somehow…or maybe if Dumbledore hadn't trusted an accused death eater. Either way, it isn't Harry's fault.
She had her leather bound journal in front of her, but had long since ceased to attempt to write the turmoil of feeling and emotion which was whirling around her mind. She slowly watched the fire smolder and began to shiver due to the drop in temperature. She picked up her wand and muttered, "Incendio," without much thought as a fire began to burn almost happily in the fireplace.
You know, I am really hungry. I could go for a bit of chocolate right now.
She suddenly froze, stunned. It hit her that despite the fact that Dumbledore, the most powerful wizard on the planet, had died, life still went on. Ron was asleep, and obviously would continue to sleep throughout the rest of his life. She was cold and hungry, and had solved and could solve both of those problems, and would have to as long as she lived. They would all have to go on living. It saddened her slightly. She couldn't imagine living without Dumbledore. At the same time, she was nearly happy; they would keep on living!
And in the end, isn't it really the will to live that will defeat the Dark Lord anyway?
Hermione smiled as Ron slowly woke up.
"Hey Hermione. Whatcha doing?"
Hermione smiled and replied "Just thinking"
Authors Note: Credit to my sister for editing. I'd be nothing without her, as I am horrible with basic grammar ).