A/N: I got a few reviews about the note I wrote when I first started to write this story. I'm writing to improve my English and myself as a writer, but I can do it just fine without publishing my stories here or anywhere else. I didn't write that because of the amount of reviews but because I wanted to know what people think about the story and see if it's worth to continue. If I would bother to update something that no one's reading than that would be a complete waste of time. And one more thing, in previous chapters instead of OWL level I wrote NEWT, sorry about that. Thanks for sharing.


Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters.

A letter from Hermione

''That damn hypocrite, I hate him. Good for nothing son of a...'' Harry stormed in the castle cursing out loud. He made muddy footprints on the floor, because despite it was sunny now, the ground was still wet outside. The snitch was trying to get free, but Harry's mad grip didn't allow it.

''Talking to yourself, Mr. Potter? Now, now that can't be good.'' Albus Dumbledore slowly walked to Harry with his hands on his back.

''Oh, great...'' Harry mumbled quietly rolling his eyes. He knew Dumbledore heard him but didn't bother to apologize.

''What bothers you, young boy?'' Albus asked concernedly smiling slightly at the boy's welcome words. Harry couldn't believe the nerve that man had. Albus narrowed his eyes expecting an answer. Harry hesitated for a second but realized that he doesn't care anymore.

''You along with that damn bloody bastard!'' Harry responded. Albus raised his eyebrow at the boys confidence.

''I suppose you are talking about Severus. I would prefer if you don't call him like that.'' Albus said sternly fixing his gaze on Harry.

''I'll call him the bloody way I want!'' Harry shouted a bit too loud.

''Fine. After all, he is your father.'' Albus stated shrugging his shoulders.

''And thanks to you every teacher in Hogwarts knows it! Whom else did you tell? I wouldn't be surprised if the whole Order knows about it.'' Harry said glaring at Albus fiercly. The old man's eyes twinkled as he lowered his head smiling tiredly.

''Oh, far from that, my boy. I had to tell the teachers that Severus has a son. They would've figured that out themselves eventually. Do you think otherwise?'' Albus asked in a calm tone like he really wants to know what Harry thinks.

''I don't want to talk to you about this anymore.'' Harry muttered coldly and walked away from the old headmaster. He wasn't in the mood to argue with Albus because the old man was so irritating calm.

''As you wish.'' Dumbledore mumbled and went to the great hall. Harry could hear him humming something to himself. It seemed like wasn't even slightly disturbed by the things going on around him. Now more than ever Harry was convinced that the old man was losing it.

Harry trailed off to his dormitory where he put the broom and the hyperactive snitch in the closet. With all this mess he completely forgot about the Prophecy and his unwanted mission. At this moment he almost wished that Voldemort kills him to get this all over with, but that would be selfish from him because he knew very well that the whole Wizard world depends on him and he couldn't let them down. For a while now his scar didn't hurt, which suited Harry just fine but on the other hand it was disturbing because he knew that Voldemort is up to something.

With nothing else better to do, Harry went to the library. If he wants to win this war, he has to be prepared. He sat over the desk that was on the other side of the library hidden by shelves because he felt the looks of pitty coming from Madam Pince on him. This way he won't get disturbed by anyone. His desk was filled with books with anything that has to do with the Dark Arts. He wanted to get informed about Voldemort skills, at least the ones for which he knew Voldemort has. After almost four hours sitting in the most uncomfortable chair he ever saw, he became weary. Finally, after his head fell on the open book about wandless magic and Madam Pince' forced cough, Harry realized that he needs some sleep. He put away all the books he already read and left to his dormitory. On his way he saw Peeves mocking to a portret of an old wizard. Harry was thankfull that Peeves didn't spott him, because he wasn't in the mood to put up with his pranks. It was so quiet in the common room making Harry almost fall asleep on the sofa. He forced himself to get up and left to the dormitory. The boy fell asleep as soon as he layed in his bed.

He was woken up by a sound that Hedwig used to make when she knocked on the window. Harry immediately got up and opened the window. A big brown owl flew inside with an envelope attached to her leg. Harry quickly took the letter because the owl was getting impatient. She flew away after Harry took the letter from her and opened it. Harry recognized the handwriting; the letter was from Hermione. The ink was smudged, it seemed like Hermione cried when she wrote it.

Dear Harry,

I also passed the OWLs, with the highest grade if I might add,

but that doesn't matter, because I won't be going to Hogwarts anymore.

I know I said that we'll be seeing each other but my dear parents

think that the best for me is not to attend Hogwarts anymore, you know,

because of Voldemort. I, for once, don't agree with that but they already decided

and I have no other choice but to accept it. You don't know how sorry I am

about that, but they just don't want to listen to me. They said that I'll have to

go to school with the other children my age. Of course, that's going to be

a muggle school where I won't be able to use magic. Oh, Harry I regret the day

I started to recieve the Daily Prophet, my parents saw at least 15 articles during

the holidays about Voldemort and the things he'd done. Honestly, it's like they

didn't know before what was going on. My dad said that he doesn't want to see

my name in the Daily Prophet among the people Voldemort killed. I don't know

what I'm going to do Harry, this is the last letter I'm allowed to write by wizard

post so you probably won't be receiving my letters anymore. But don't you worry,

I'll find a way to contact you and Ron. And please explain this to Ron, I didn't have

the time to write another letter. I'm hoping my parents will change their opinion

after they see how terribly I'm doing at muggle school... Be sure that I'll do everything

in my power to make them regret pulling me away from Hogwarts.

Love,

Hermione

Harry read the letter in one breath. The whole world collapsed before his eyes. He started to wonder when will the bad things in his life end. He couldn't believe that he won't see Hermione anymore. He didn't think that her parents would be so cruel to vorbid her the thing she loved the most. Harry couldn't even imagine how it would be to go to muggle school after five years going to a Wizard school. He really felt sorry for Hermione. Her parents were being overprotective on her, don't they know what she was doing all this years while going in Hogwarts, all the danger they were in but they always managed to get trough. Now that everyone knows about Voldemort's return, everything has changed. Even if he wanted, Voldemort couldn't do anything to make Harry more angry at him. Harry only hoped that Hermione will manage to convince her parents that they are wrong. After all, when she wants something, she eventually gets it.

After the dissapointment by Hermione's letter he was more eager to find and defeat Voldemort once and for all. He was sick and tired of him and his sneaky tricks. He folded the letter and put it in a drawer to show it to Ron. It was difficult for Harry to choose library over flying, but it was important to spend as much as time possible learning new spells and incantations. Once again, he went to the library which was empty. Madam Pince was absent. Harry went to sit over the desk he sat yesterday and continued where he left off. After an hour browsing trough the books, Harry was interrupted by someone entering the library. He looked up and saw Severus. Harry wasn't intending to pull back, after all he got here first. He thought Severus wouldn't see him as he lowered his head to hide behind the pile of books on his desk. He waited for a minute before he looked up again startled by Severus standing in front of him.

''Playing hide and seek?'' Severus sneered at his son's childish behaviour. ''I think you might find this usefull.''

Severus said carefully puting a thick book on Harry's desk. He walked out the library leaving Harry who was slightly blushing alone. He took the book Severus left on the desk. It was heavy and rather old. The title was impossible to read but after opening it Harry saw that the book was about Occlumency. He wondered how Severus knew. Maybe his father knew him more than Harry expected. Harry appreciated his help but that didn't quite change what he felt inside towards his father. Despite how much he enjoyed sitting in that cozy chair in the library, Harry decided to continue with reading in the common room so he carried a few books there along with the one Severus gave him. He settled down on the sofa in front of the fireplace. The book his father gave him helped Harry understand Occlumency and its importance more. He was reading the book for almost an hour until inside the common room flew another owl which he recognized as Ron's. Harry quickly got up and took the letter from Pig and started to read hoping that Ron doesn't have any more bad news in store for him.

Mate,

I passed everything except of Divination which actually I'm glad about. I don't know about you, but my grades aren't exactly the kind I was hoping for. I mean, I barely passed Potions. To tell you the truth, I'd rather have Divination than Potions next year. Fred showed me his Potions book from 6th year and it's huge. I'm sencing the bat will give us a hard time. Hope Dursely's aren't too harsh on you.

Sincerely,

Ron

After reading the letter, Harry felt offended by Ron calling his father a bat. Harry had his opinion about Severus which wasn't very high, but it was completely different when someone else called him names. Although Harry passed Divination, he decided that he won't be going on Trelawney's classes anymore. It was pure luck anyway that he guessed most of his answers. Harry read again the last sentence of Ron's letter and realized that his friend has no idea of what was going on during the summer break. He was glad that his friends didn't know about the hell he was going trough. It's bad enough that Hermione won't go to Hogwarts anymore. Harry could imagine Ron's reaction if he knew the truth. He very well knew that Ron wouldn't act the same towards him if he finds out that his father is Severus Snape. Harry decided that no one except him and those who already know will find out about his secret. The Fat Lady moved aside leting Severus inside. He coughed after his son didn't notice his presence. Harry turned around abruptly. His father spoke

''You have 10 minutes to get ready; we're going to Diagon Alley.''


What do you think? Don't hate me for what I did to Hermione. Anyway, she will come back, I think...

Lily