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Chapter 6:

The first couple weeks of term went well for Hermione. She was taking 7 classes, all of them at NEWT level: Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, Herbology, Potions, Arithmancy, and Ancient Runes. Needless to say, between her Head Girl duties and classes it became very obvious that the school year was going to be difficult. Especially since her two best friends were no longer in school with her.

On Friday morning a very exhausted Hermione slumped into her seat at the Gryffindor table for breakfast. Ginny frowned when she looked at her friend. She was about to say something when a rush of wings distracted her. Two owls fluttered gracefully down to the girls. One extended his leg to Ginny, and the other did the same to Hermione. Both girls eagerly untied their letters.

"It's from Harry," Ginny said with a smile.

"Mine is too!" Hermione exclaimed.

They tore open the letters together and started to read.

Dear Hermione,

I'm going to assume you're sitting next to Ginny when you get this. That's the plan anyway. I wanted to check in to see how the first few weeks of classes were going. Well, I hope. Knowing you, Hermione, you've probably already packed your schedule so tightly that you have no time for yourself. Don't deny it! I need you to live a little during this school year. You've earned it. Turn to look at Ginny now….

Hermione raised an eyebrow and turned to face Ginny. She was cracking up laughing. "He says that I'm to make sure that you 'live a little' during this year. And that I'm to make sure that you come to our first Hogsmeade weekend."

Hermione shook her head and continued reading.

That's right, Hogsmeade is coming up in a couple of weeks. I want you to come, Hermione. Ron and I are going to spend the weekend there too so that we can hang out. Best of luck with classes, I'll fill you in on how auror training has been when I see you in Hogsmeade (HA! That means you have to come!) Say hello to Hagrid for me.

-Harry

Hermione smiled and shook her head at Harry's letter. "Well it looks like I'm going to the next Hogsmeade trip," she sighed. She folded the letter and stuck it into her bag. She looked up at the owl that delivered her letter and offered her some water and toast. The owl nipped her finger gently before dipping her beak into the cup in front of her. Hermione smiled while she watched the bird take off and fly out of the Great Hall.

"Merlin, Hermione, you say that like it's such a chore! Is hanging out with me that bad?" Ginny demanded while she offered her owl some water as well. "Don't answer that," she added as Hermione opened her mouth to respond. The other owl took off to fly after Hermione's owl, and Ginny turned to look at Hermione. She had a Weasley-ish grin on her face. "Hey what are you doing tonight?"

Hermione thought about it, "Probably going to the library, I need to get ahead on Ancient Runes. Then I might go to the common room and start some research for our potions essay."

Ginny looked at Hermione in horror. "That essay isn't due until December!"

Hermione smiled, "Exactly, I need to make sure that I utilize the time he's given us to complete it."

"Nope, forget it. That can wait until tomorrow night at the very least."

"What?"

"You're coming to watch quidditch tryouts tonight! Come on, it'll be fun! Almost the whole house is going to watch! Well, except for the ones trying out, but they'll obviously be there too."

"Ginny, please no…"

"Too late! See you tonight!" With that she stood up and rushed off to class.

Sorry that this chapter wasn't very long, I'm going to try to make the next one longer! Thanks for reading!