A/N: Hey. I have the strong desire to write right now, partially because I want to finish this one and begin own of my new stories soon, so I don't care that I didn't reach the 3 reviews I asked for yesterday, I'm gonna post until I can't write anymore! So, here's chapter 25. Enjoy!

The ORIGINAL Meathead: We'll see shortly. Keep reading!

disclaimer: i do not own Harry Potter or any characters

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At Hogwarts, the search for Hermione had been going on non stop since Harry left. Still no sign of her anywhere. Ron, as was everyone else, was beginning to worry drastically. It really didn't help him that night when Dumbledore called everyone's attention at dinner.

"Excuse me," he began, sorrow in his voice, "I have an announcement to make." A lump formed in Ron's throat, hoping that Dumbledore was about to announce that Hermione had just been found.

"Someone has gotten in to Hogwarts," he stated bluntly. Ron bowed his head. This wasn't what he'd hoped for. "A student has gone missing... Hermione Granger." There was silence. "Most of you already know this."

The Great Hall was as quiet as it had ever been. All eyes were on Ron.

"We've had a search going for her for many hours now and still have nothing," Dumbledore pressed on. "We are still stuck at square one, without any trace whatsoever as to what has happened to Miss Granger."

Ron had had enough. He couldn't take anymore of this speech. Quickly, he rose from the Gryffindor table and sprinted out of the Great Hall to the Gryffindor boys' dormitory where he could be alone.

When he entered the room, he spotted the package from his parents, like Fred and George had said was coming. The lump rising in his throat again, he pushed the package aside and pulled out a piece of parchment and a quill and began to write.

Mom and Dad-

Thanks for the package. Hermione still hasn't been found. Dumbledore announced it today at dinner. I'm really starting to worry. I hope she's ok. Talk to you soon.

Ron

Ron went over to Harry's bed and attached the note to Hedwig's leg and sent her off into the night. He stayed at the window sill for a few minutes, gazing at the bight moon high above the Forbidden Forest.

Where could Hermione be? Was she ok? Ron, not being able to bear thinking of her anymore, shook his head and laid down on his bed and stayed there the whole night, not even bothering to wipe away the tears that had begun to fall from his eyes.

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A/N: Short, I know. But the next chapter is when the battle between Harry and Good Ol' Voldy starts! Yay! I know how long awaited that is. Keep reading to find out what happens!