Hagrid was waiting for them at the gates. He quickly let them in and Harry, Ron and Hermione put the invisibility cloak on.
"It was e good thing ye messaged me when ye did. I was going to see McGonagall today anyway. I want to introduce Augurey to my 4th years." Hagrid said proudly, but quietly
"The what?" They replied in unison
"Irish Phoenix, ill explain later," Hagrid said "now keep quiet, I can see Filch."
They were quiet all the way up to McGonagalls office, and Hagrid let them in
"Good afternoon Hagrid"
"Afternoon Minerva."
"You wanted to see me about a new creature?"
"Yea, the Augurey, or Irish Phoenix. A male and female have nested in the forest."
"Ok, I have never seen one before, shall we go down and have a look?"
McGonagall left her office and Hagrid followed out behind her, looking over his shoulder anxiously. When Harry was sure they were outside, he took the cloak off.
"Ahh, Harry, I was wondering when I would be seeing you here." Dumbledores portrait exclaimed. Dumbledore was sitting in a plush royal purple armchair. Fawkes was sitting on the back of the chair. Dumbledore was wearing magnificent robes of red and gold, Gryffindors colours. There was a little table next to the chair and on top of it was a bowl full of Lemon Drops and other sweets he enjoyed.
They all jumped
"Hello Professor." They all said, Hermione's eyes were very wet
"We have to be quick incase McGonagall comes back." Harry began
"Professor McGonagall." Dumbledore interrupted
"Sorry, um we found a horocrux. It is the cup, and it was in the tree at Godric's Hollow." Harry said very fast
"Well done Harry. Im guessing you are here to ask me how to destroy it them?" Dumbledore said proudly
"Yes, I have no idea how to."
"You do not know how to YET Harry. It is a simple incantation Genitus Districtus Phasmatis. But one should be careful as to how he goes about destroying a piece of Voldemorts soul. For instance, when I destroyed the piece in the ring a very powerful curse hit me and attempted to kill me slowly, however, it only reached my hand." Dumbledore told Harry. Harry heard Hermione writing it down.
"Ok, thanks Professor." Harry said. He looked around at Ron and Hermione, they were both very white, and Hermione had now taken a hold of Ron's hand.
"Professor, can I ask you something about the night at the cave." Harry asked tentivly
"Of course Harry."
"What was that stuff you were drinking?"
"Ahh, a very clever idea indeed. Voldemort had taken the memories of the victims he personally murdered. They were green, because they were terrible terrible memories and they had been taken from a dead body."
Harry suddenly felt very sick.
"Can I ask you 1 more question Professor?" Harry asked
"I believe you just did so, but I will allow you to ask one more."
"Why did Snape, do what he did?" harry asked, his throat suddenly felt very tight, and his eyes were tingling
"Alas Harry, I would tell you, except I have no memory after Master Malfoy lowered his wand." Dumbledore explained very sombrely
"Ohh, Well have a good day Professor." Harry said quietly
"Good day to you all and I am sure I will be seeing you all soon again." Dumbledore said
Harry, Ron and Hermione stumbled out of the office and put the cloak back on. As they were going down the spiral staircase Harry distinctly heard Phineas Nigellus say to Dumbledore "You tell the students far too much. You let them indulge in what they like to think of their own superiority."
"I'm sorry you do not understand why I divulge the information that I do, and I never expect you will Phineas." Dumbledore replied

Harry, Ron and Hermione went back to Hagrids hut. They walked very slowly and Harry could hear Hermione sniffling. He was glad that she was sniffling, because then Ron wouldn't hear him. They let themselves in through Hagrids backdoor and found Fang, curled up in his bed. Harry looked around and saw that Hagrids hut was a little bit bigger and had an extra room. Harry wondered who had rebuilt his cabin after it was burnt down. Harry went and patted Fang, he noticed that he still bore marks of the fire, there was a large patch on his back that the fur was still shorter then the rest. Ron made tea and Harry and Hermione sat at the table. Hermione was openly crying, but Harry was trying to hold his tears back, until he was alone. He sat next to Hermione and hugged her.
"'Ello. Did you get what you wan... Hermione, whats wrong?" Hagrid asked
"It, was just sooo sad. Seeing Dumbledore." Hermione managed to get out
"I know its sad, bu' he was a great man, who liked happiness and laughter. So jus' try and remember tha'." Hagrid told Hermione
"I know, thats why its so sad." Hermione said
"Ye'll be fine." Hagrid comforted her and patted her on the back, making her lurch foward.
"Here's the tea." Ron said, who's eyes were also wet and red
They sat in silence for a while drinking their tea. Hagrid offered them all rock cakes, which they all declined.
"How long have you had an Augurey couple for?" Hermione asked curiously
"They flew in a couple o' days after the funeral. Interesting creatures they are. Keep to themselves, but like the company o' Unicorns and Thestrals. They walk around the forest floor and only fly when it rains. They cry before it rains also, it's a hollow cry though. Very loud." Hagrid said very proudly
After that the conversation got considerably lighter.

"We better be off now Hagrid, It was good to see ya mate." Ron said
"Bye yer 3. Yer 3 are great people, just be careful." Hagrid adviced them
"Don't worry, we will Hagrid." Hermione said, giving him a hug
"Bye Hagrid, take care." Harry said
Hagrid walked them to the gates and let the out. They turned and waved and then apperated back to Grimmauld Place.

No one was home at Grimmauld Place, so Harry Ron and Hermione found an empty room on the 4th floor. There they put the cup in the middle of the room, and many books. Hermione had conjured a pouffe and was flicking through a healers book, taking in as much as she could.
"Ok, lets do this." Harry said holding out his wand
"No, Harry. You can't!" Hermione screamed, standing up
"She's right mate. It's like at Godrics Hollow. If you die, then who will kill Him?" Ron agreed
"Well, who's going to do it then?" Harry asked. He could feel his anger rising slightly.
"I will." Ron and Hermione both said
"Ron, I will do it, you risked your life last time." Hermione said
"Hermione, this isn't a tally sheet. I'll do it."
"No, without trying to be rude, im better at charms and spells then you are."
"Which is why you can't do it. If something happens we need you to fix it."
Harry didn't know what to say. He was feeling the same thing he felt back at Godrics Hollow; Love. He was honoured that his friends were willing to risk there lives for him. He felt loved for one of the first times in his life.
"Harry, why are you smiling?" Hermione asked
"Oh, what, was I? Im just really lucky to have 2 friends like you." Harry said, then blushed.
"Oh, thanks mate. Your a good friend to." Ron said
While Ron and Harry were distracted, Hermione turned around, pointed her wand at the cup and shouted "Genitus Districtus Phasmatis."

Harry and Ron spun around in time to see the room fill up with a dark green shadow in the shape of a very thin person. The shadow looked at Hermione, who was shocked, And then lunged at her and flew down her open mouth. Harry and Ron just stood there, they had no idea what to do. Then suddenly
"So, you have found my secret." Hermione said in a voice which was not her own
"You have found a part of me which no one knows. My dear friend Hepzibah Smith, the fool. She willingly let me into her house, then, I killed her and took this cup. The elf took the blame and rotted in Azkaban, haa she told them she poisoned her. It was my idea. Now, I will kill you. Ahh Its Harry Potter, and his red haired side kick. Where is the girl? Oh I am her." Hermione said, then laughed. A cold high pitched mean laugh.
"Harry, whats happened?" Ron said quietly
"Im not sure, but I think Voldemort has possessed her." Harry replied
"What do we do?" Ron asked, sounding frightened
"Im not sure. Dumbledore always said love will prevail."
"I see Harry Potter, you are trying to calm your friend down. It will not work." Hermione said in that cold voice, which was quite the opposite to her own.
"Well, what do we do then?" Ron said, now starting to panic
"Ahh, I can see fear in your eyes." Hermione said
"Hermione, I know you are in there, start thinking about who you love the most!" Harry yelled
"She can not hear you, only I can hear you now."
Hermione advanced on them with her wand held high
"Crucio!" She screamed pointing her wand at Harry
He had no time to dodge it and was soon lying on the floor twitching, withering and screaming in pain. Hermione lifted the spell and Harry stopped. He was covered in cold sweat. Ron was kneeling beside Harry in complete shock.
"Ron, you practically love Hermione right?" Harry asked panting
Rons ears went red and Harry knew the answer
"Ron, tell her you love her. Its the only way to save her."
Ron stood up but said nothing
"Ron, hurry up." Harry said, he looked over to Hermione and saw her leaning against the door with a look of joy on her face
"Hermione, I, I. I love you." Ron stammered out
"You think she can hear you?" Hermione said
"Ron, you'll have to do better. Say it louder and more." Harry practically shouted
"Hermione, it's me, Ron. I love you. You mean so much to me. You are a fantastic person, and I love been around you. I love you!" Ron shouted
Hermione stumbled.
"Ron, kiss her." Harry whispered
"No, He is in her, I can't do that." Ron said, looking utterly disgusted
"Ron, you have to. You will not be kissing him, you will be kissing her! Do it now." Harry cried, pushing Ron forwards. Ron cautiously walked forwards, looking over his shoulder at Harry.
"Ahh, the friend approaches me. Do you like death?"
Hermione raised her wand and started to cry "Avada..."
"Stupefy!" Harry cried
Hermione fell to the ground. Ron kneeled next to her and kissed her. Voldemorts spirit flew out of Hermione and exploded, showering the 2 in dust. Ron revived Hermione.
"I love you too Ron." Hermione said with a smile, then fainted.