Title: As The Time Turns

Author: Kurizu

Disclaimer: Once again, I own nothing.

A/N: Wow... I am REALLY bad at updating... I've had this chapter written for a while now, my computer's just been broken. But I've got it fixed, so I should be updating a lot more now! I hope...

Chapter Five

The Next Morning

Harry woke up to the sound of someone humming.

He reached to his bedside table, grabbed his glasses, and put them on. Then, he sat up in bed. Mrs. Granger was cleaning up his room.

"Oh! Good morning Harry! Did you sleep well?"

"Uh... Yeah, thanks. What time is it?" Harry asked politely.

Mrs. Granger checked her clock. "About eight thirty a.m. I thought you might want to get an early start on the day. I'll be downstairs if you need me. Hermione's still in her room, I think." She went downstairs, leaving Harry alone.

He lied back down again for a couple of minutes, and got up and grabbed the book Hermione had given him the other night.

"The Complete Guide To Hanshew Academy For The Magic Arts... Hmm... I'll read this later." He stuck it in his bag, and went into the hallway. He walked down to Hermione's room, praying that she wouldn't be crying again. He sighed in relief when he reached a silent door.

He knocked gently on Hermione's door. "Hermione? Are you-"

The door swung open, and Hermione appeared, in her underwear.

"Er..." Harry stammered.

"Oh my god! I thought you were my mom! Just- just a second!" Hermione gasped, and shut the door. A minute later, a fully clothed Hermione stepped out.

"I'm so sorry!" Harry said.

"No, it's my fault..." Hermione looked down.

"Um... You... Want to go get breakfast?" Harry asked, hoping to break the uncomfortable silence.

"Yeah, ok..." Hermione replied.

They walked downstairs and headed to the kitchen. Harry sat down at the table, and Hermione sat opposite him. They both averted each others gaze.

"Well! Someone looks tired!" Mr. Granger said cheerfully as he walked into the kitchen, coffee in his hands. "How are you this morning, Harry?"

Harry looked up, startled. "Huh? Oh, I'm ok, I guess."

"Good morning, Dad." Hermione said.

"Good morning, honey. So, what are you two going to do today?" Mr. Granger asked.

"I don't know..." Hermione said.

"I know, why don't you guys go to the mall?" Mr. Granger suggested.

"That sounds like fun. Why not?" Harry asked.

"Ok, let's go then, Harry." Hermione said.

They finished their breakfasts, and headed outside.

"So, which way is the mall?" Harry asked.

"Um... It's right down that way, just a few minutes..." Hermione said quietly.

They started down towards the mall. About halfway there, Harry stopped suddenly.

"What's wrong?" Hermione asked.

"I... I thought I saw something over there..." Harry said un surely. "Let's go check it out."

They walked slowly toward the tree Harry had pointed to. When they got there, they found a small envelope. Harry picked it up, and looked at it.

"To Harry Potter." Harry read aloud. He started to open it, but Hermione stopped him.

"Wait! Are you sure you should open that? It could be dangerous!" She said worriedly.

"I think I'll be okay..." Harry said.

He opened the envelope, and pulled out the letter. He read it put loud.

"Harry Potter- My name is Chris Divum. I am writing this letter to you from Anchorage, Alaska. I am currently enrolled at Hanshew Academy for the Magic Arts. I need your help. There has been an accident at Hanshew. A magical virus has escaped the Hanshew Potion Theory class. It is affecting all Muggles it reaches. Please, reply to this letter. Just write "Yes" on the envelope and hold it in your hand. Then, say "Eo ex hic ut illic. Take mihi qua EGO postulo futurus." It will transport you to where I am. Please come by noon, today. Thank you. Chris Divum."

"Uh... wow..." Hermione said. "What do we do?"

"Well, I think we should go." Harry replied.

"Well, let's go then!" Hermione cried.

"What? You want to go, just like that? Don't you even want to think about it!" Harry shouted.

"No, this sounds important. Let's go!" Hermione said.

"Well, ok. Do you have a pen?" Harry replied.

Hermione Gave him a pen, and he wrote "Yes" on the envelope. He held it in his hand, and Hermione grabbed a corner of it.

Harry took a deep breath, and said, "Eo ex hic ut illic. Take mihi qua EGO postulo futurus.".

They vanished in a flash of green light.