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Chapter 8 : Severus The Spy

Draco had just set foot in the door to find...

... a whole lot of nothing..

Noone!

The Great Hall was dark with the starry night

sky giving some light . Staring wildly around,

Draco swore out loud.

"Who's in here! "

His only respnse was absolute silence.

"I know you're in here! Show yourself! "

xx Shit...They were right beside the door around ten seconds ago...They're here somewhere ... xx

A twenty minute search brought no results.

Draco kicked a suit of armour on his way out

earning him an angry "Watch It Lad ".

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Hermione was walking the corridor to her dorm , Supremely happy with the night , yet bugged by what Lavender had thought.

She knew she was almost outside Lupin's quarters and approached the door slowly , hoping to hear his voice.

The door opened a mite as Hermione neared it . She stood still .

xx Should I go in? Just a peek! xx

As she put her foot in the door , a strong hand

grabbed her and slammed the door shut.

" Miss Granger , come for some extra lessons , or extra-curricular activity?"

" Well professor , I was thinking a bit of both , I like to multi-task .."

With that , all thought of Lavender was erased from Hermione's mind , as a great night got even better.

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Hermione woke in Lupin's arms , thinking he was the best Christmas present she had ever got her entire life .

She woke him up and told him she had better leave , that she would see him at breakfast , He seemed eager for her to stay (to put it mildly ) .

Hermione was just walking out the door when the one and only Severus Snape strolled up the hall.

Hermione was immensly glad she had the sense to change to her muggle clothes first.

"Miss Granger , It's seven in the morning, and you are outside Lupin's Classroom . Explain yourself . "

"I'm not breaking any rules , I Don't have to explain myself , but I was just popping in to ask Professor Lupin a question , he is however asleep so I'll say goodbye to you too. "

Hermione pushed her way past him , hoping against hope he never noticed her blush.

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Severus saw her blush . Even Bookworm Granger didn't 'ask questions ' at seven in the morning .

He swept in through Lupin's class , and up to his quarters . He found a very happy looking Lupin reading The Daily Prophet .

"Severus , to what do I owe the pleasure? "

"Lupin , I just saw Granger ,according to her,

You met just now to give her a book? "

"Ah Yes , Ever the bookworm ,Hermione ."

"Did you give her a book?"

Lupin looked up at Snape and saw a little smirk cross his face . He stood with his hands behind his back , looking utterly supreme.

"Yes of course! now if you'll excuse me Severus .? Was there something else? "

" No , I was just checking our headgirl wasn't breaking the rules ."

Snape walked to the door , and said over his shoulder

" And making sure she has no help in breaking the rules..."

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Draco told Snape about the couple that were sneaking around the school , and who he thought it was . Snape's opinion differed , he thought he knew who they were alright.

Snape ordered Draco to tell him immediatly when he saw any more occurences , so he could catch them himself.

It would be sweet revenge , Catching the werewolf he so despised , and the high and mighty mudblood .

Oh he would love this indeed.

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Hermione was joined by two very groggy boys. Ron and Harry grunted answers to her questions , and were falling asleep over their cereal . Hermione sent them back to bed , laughing at them . It was only when they had gone to their Dorms when Hermione saw Lavender talking half-heartedly to Parvati.

Hermione had a flashback to the night before , listening to Lavender's thoughts.

xx Oh god I love Harry , every little thing he does , the way he speaks , oh dear oh dear Lavender get a hold on yourself ... I hope Ron didn't notice us dance like that ... I have to go see him right now , right this second.. Oh Hermione is staring at me..Bye ... xx

Hermione resolved to have a serious talk with Harry later on. She walked by Lupin on her way out of the hall.

" Good Morning Miss Granger "

"Good morning Professor Lupin "

Their hands just barely brushed eachother as they passed . Hermione felt like she could just dance on the spot .

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News of more and more murdered people were

reaching student ears , and Lupin was called away on Order business

for the rest of the Christmas holidays , which upset Hermione very much.

She was however looking forward to returning to classes

and really getting stuck into the books.

She never talked to Harry about what she had heard in

his thoughts and Lavender's , for she knew how mad it would

make him to think she had done that , read his thoughts and others too.

So she contented herself with observing over her books in the common

room , or over breakfast in the Great Hall.

She would usually see Lavender throwing looks at Harry , while Harry

kept his head low . Hermione thought he had every reason

to feel guilty with Ron sitting next to him , who believed him and

Lavender were getting back on track , but Hermione

was hardly one to talk.

The days flew by,and soon enough,it was monday morning and

Classes had once again begun to the dismay of students , and not-so-secret delight of Hermione.

Draco informed Snape he had seen no more nightly occurences

but Snape thought he might soon , what with Lupin

having returned for classes .

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It was tuesday night , and Draco Malfoy wasn't even thinking

of the 'mystery couple' when he went to explore that door behind

the bookcase in the library he had seen earlier while trying to find

a gold clip he had accidentaly flung that direction .

However , as he stepped out into the main Hall al the end of the

staircase he heard the Doors to the school open and saw a black

hooded figure , though by shape clearly a female, sneak

outside. He turned straight back around and ran to get Snape.

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Five minutes later , Snape and Malfoy were queitly walking

out the front doors. They scanned the lake area , and Quidditch pitch , and made their way to Hagrid's Hut.

They were halfway there when they saw the figure sitting behind a

tree near the forbidden forest . They neared closer .

It was now pitch Black and the figure had the smallest light at the tip

of her wand .

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She was waiting for him. One. Two . Three..

Over and Over .He wasn't usually this late.

She waited.

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Harry was throwing on his cloak and was just about to

leave his Dorm when he saw a note beside the door.

xx I'll read it later...I have somewhere to be now...indeed xx

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Malfoy and Snape neared closer and closer.

Snape was getting ready to confront the girl.

"Stand up , Granger "

The girl let out a scream and jumped up .

She lowered her hood.

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Harry was heading down the staircase when he lost his footing

and fell right to the bottom .

He lay there unconscious , having hit his head severly

a good few times.

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Snape and Malfoy took in a breath.

"Lavender?"

"Miss Brown , explain yourself ."

"I , eh , fancied some air , um , I'm sorry! "

"Detention . Every night this week . My office.

Fifty points from Gryffindor. "

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Hermione walked into the common room , and knew

something was amiss when Ron told her Lavender had

gone walkabouts .

Harry was also missing .

Ron went back to talking , bitterly , to Dean.

Hermione decided to go stop Harry .

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Snape was walking in with Lavender and Malfoy when

he saw a crumpled figure at the bottom of the stairs.

He raced over to find that it was none other than Potter.

Lavender sobbed.

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Hermione was trying to take in the scene in front of her.

She had just turned the corner to find Snape , Lavender

and Malfoy standing over an unconscious Harry.

The first thought that came into her mind was that Lavender and

Harry had been caught , and malfoy cursed him while Snape

laughed but that was irrational.

Lavender explained what happened when Harry regained consciousness

in the Hospital wing to Him and Hermione.

Snape and Malfoy had gone .

Hermione thought now was the time to say something.

"Lavender , why were you outside alone? "

Hermione was sure she saw Lavender throw a half glance

at Harry ,who was looking away .

" I needed air . That's all . "

" Harry , where were you going?"

"To the Great Lake . I guess I needed air too. "

Madam Pomfrey bustled over and ordered Hermione and

Lavender to leave . Lavender was out the door like a shot

before Hermione could say another word.

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Lupin leant against his desk surveying the class that

was now pouring in .

Hermione walked in ,looking simply like a goddess .

She caught his glance and raised her eyebrows , smiling

secretively .

He felt the familiar swooping sensation and turned , smiling ,

to his desk .

"Sit Down please and read page 140 , when I call you

up come and get your results of the exam you sat before

Christmas. "

Hermione was in her element in these classes , and

even moreso when he called her up.

"Miss Granger , full marks , of course . -"

Lupin whispered the next part .

"Put it straight away , Don't look till later .."

"Thank you professor . "

Hermione sat down and Lupin stood before the class.

"I have an announcement to make, that will interest you all

greatly .."

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