The original story of Harry Potter and all of the characters in it all belong to Rowling, not me.

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"Well, thing is Hagrid, it sorta... does. Have to do with the rumors, I mean." Harry started, but he got no further than that.

Dumbledore stormed into Hagrid's hut, wand in hand. Not far behind was a very frightened looking Hermione.

"Dumbldore?" Hagrid asked, rising. Dumbledore shushed him, looking around. Hagrid gave Harry a quizzical look, and Harry shrugged his shoulders.

"It isn't safe here." Dumbledore finally murmured. "Hurry up and get your things, Hagrid. I can't let you stay in this hut for awhile." Hagrid nodded, and went to get his suitcase.

"Professor?" Harry said, intending to ask what was happening, but Dumbledore shook his head earnestly.

"No, Harry. Not here. I'll explain later." Dumbldore explained, and Harry nodded.

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"I don't understand it!" Hermione wondered. "I saw it right there, right beside the hut!" Harry looked at her, and then at Dumbledore, hoping someone could explain what was going on.

"I'm sure you did," Dumbledore soothed. "There were traces of dark magic all over the place. I'm surprised Harry wasn't aware of it." Three pairs of eyes all looked towards Harry.

"My scar hurts all the time, now; You three know that!" Harry defended, "Any time Voldermont is feeling some extreme emotion, I feel it too, and he has been angry quite a bit lately." Dumbledore relaxed his gaze, and Hermione and Hagrid gave him a concerned look.

"With that said, we are going to have to be more cautious than ever." Dumbledore sighed. "I'm sorry, Harry, but you won't be able to go out to Hagrid's ht any longer, except for lessons."

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One outside of Dumbledore's office, Hermione, Harry, and Hagrid walked onward silently through the halls. Near an exit, Hagrid spoke to Harry befor he left for his hut.

"Well, I s'ppos I'll be seein' ya' later." Hagrid nodded. Then, in a more pleading tone, he said to Hermione, "Take care o' yerself."

"What does that mean?" Hermione wanted to know, as Hargrid left. Harry shrugged and contiuned on to Gryffindor tower. "You have an awfully big mouth, Harry Potter. And to think I was this close to forgiving you, too." Hermione held her index finger and thumb close together for effect.

"Forgive me?" Harry stopped short, a look of realization on his face.

"I don't know..." Hermione trailed off softly. "I never really intended to. But we can't continue fighting while you're in danger, at least." Harry half-smiled timidly.



"No, I suppose not." He replied.

"Well, don't stand there looking stupid," Hermione snapped, "We have to get ready for class tomorrow. I've got double potions first thing, and a boatload more after that."

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Okay, crappy chapter, but at least the story is progressing. Please review!