(Author' Note – Now Chapter two. First I'm going to tell you guys that there will be OCs making an appearance in the story, even though they're not listed on the character list. Second, I will only continue this story if the response is constant. As before I do not own Harry Potter, That is the sole property of J.K Rowling. Enjoy)
Chapter two
After leaving Hermione to have fun in the Library, Ginny Wealsey started walking down to the great hall for a bit of homework study before she took off her last class of the day. It's not like she doesn't like going to the library with Hermione, she just doesn't like the library. Everyone still gives Ginny a bit of a glare from time to time after the events of last year. Ginny open the chamber of secrets but then again, she was under the control of Tom Riddle (AKA Lord Voldemort). Even though people have forgiven her for what happened, she still hates herself for it. She so lost in thought, she almost walk past the great hall. Scolding herself for it, she enters the great hall and quickly sees her brother and her crush, the famous Boy Who Lived. Ginny sits next to Harry Potter and tried her damn hardest not to blush. Ron was the first to say something.
"Hang on, Where's Hermione? I thought you said you were going to get her." He shot out
"Relax Ron, She's just gone to the Library to return a book. Stop worrying about her" Ginny answers. There was no doubt that Ron had a crush on Hermione. Well, considering that he hadn't stop talking about here all summer. Of course, Ron has always tried to denied it but he always goes beet red every time he goes near her.
"I'm not worried about her. It's just, she's my friend." Ron answered.
"The way your acting around her, it looks like you want to be more than her friend." Harry said with a grin.
"That's not true!" Ron shot back quickly.
"You're allowed to like her, you know?" Ginny said l, trying to hold her snicker back.
"I don't know what you're talking about and I don't like Hermione." Said Ron
"Yeah, and I'm a jar of pickles." Ginny said back, which makes Harry laugh and Ginny's face go beet red.
"Well, you both are very annoying when it comes to the truth." Ron said
"So you do like Hermione." Harry said with a grin. Ron's face went a dark shade of red, which makes Harry and Ginny laugh out loud. "Yeah, he likes her" Ginny whispers to Harry.
"What are you three laughing about?" A deep voice said.
The three of them turn around to see Thomas Nitro there. 25 years old with dark black hair, with a couple of scars and a bushy beard. "This running joke of yours must be very funny, cause me and the guys can hear it from over there." He added.
"Oh it's nothing." Ron said quickly. Nitro then look at Harry then Ginny and they both gave him a wink, to say that's he's talking about Hermione.
"Oh, sure it's nothing." He said, trying to hold the snicker back himself. "Oh, speaking of Hermione, Here she comes." He added. All three turned to the doors of the great hall to their bushy-haired, female friend walking in. She sees them and walks straight over to them.
"Hey guys, Thomas." Say Hermione.
"Hello, Hermione. Had fun looking in the Library?" Nitro asked.
"Yeah. Hey, have you seen Ducky? I want to speak to her." She asked.
"I'm sorry, Hermione. There was a meeting with the Council and left immediately. She won't be back until tomorrow. But I'll let her know You're looking for her." Thomas answered.
"Thanks. Oh, guys we better leave for class. See you Thomas, Ginny." She said as the two boys got up.
"Ok, have fun, especially you, Ron." Ginny said. Ron look at Ginny with a Glare and Thomas and Ginny burst out in laughter.
"What was that all about?" Hermione asked Harry.
"Oh, nothing much." Said Harry with a smile as Ron caught up with them and soon all three were off to class for the final two lessons of the day.
(Two hours later)
After a very long two hours, they made it through potions and defence against the dark arts. The three friends went down to dinner so they can get some food in their systems. The night is a little sombre, especially with Sirius Black on the loose. They sat at their usual seats but with a difference, Ron did not sit with Harry, he sat with Hermione. Harry gave Ron the eyes and Ron gave him a glare. Hermione notices this and spoke.
"Ok, What's going on here?" She asked.
"What do you mean?" Ron asked shyly.
"Well, you usually sit with Harry." Hermione answers.
"Ah well, um. " Ron started thinking for a excuse. "Cause Ginny is sitting with him." Ron said cause he saw Ginny walked in and join them.
"What about?... Oh." She said, a grin appearing on her face. Hermione notices Ron going red again.
"Ron, are you okay?" Hermione asked. Ron didn't answer because the food appear on the table. The feast has started. Everyone started to tuck in. Hermione puts her book bag down and notice the dusty old book she borrowed earlier. She took the book out to have a look at it. She place the book down and she started grabbing food on her plate.
"When are you going to stop reading?" Rod asked with food in his mouth after noticing the book.
"When you stop eating." Hermione answers back which causes snickers from everyone while Ron hang his head down in embarrassment.
"Gee, she got you with a good one mate." Harry said while laughing.
"Uh huh." Ron mumbled under his breath.
Hermione decides to look at the book later. Right now, she was hungry.
(#Break)
Later that night, Hermione was working on her ancient runes homework. It wasn't really due for another two weeks but since she was taking every class available, the sooner she got it done, the sooner she can start on her herbology homework. Eventually after an hour and a half, She finish it. Feeling tired, she decided to have a look at that book. She takes it out and looks at the cover and the first time she notices that it was very dusty. She give it one big blow and majority of the dust flies off the book. She looks at the name of the book which the letters were big but faded. It stands out
THE HORROR WITHIN
"Hmm, I wonder if this is a book that sort of channels your inner fears." Hermione thought. She probably never seen a book like this. She opens the first page to see a list of people take has taken this book out before.
Amy Wineglass – 1987 –
Emily Trimble – 1987 –
Jonathan Angel – 1988 –
Rona Eastwood – 1989 -
James Questa – 1989 –
Hermione quickly realised that the people who has borrowed this book before did not actually returned it. She looks at the next page to see a short introduction to the book. It said:
In this book, you will find your worst fear can be built up by layers of tension. Yes, the suspense can the fear even more. It is my job to find the one thing you fear the most, and it is my job to exploit it, it is my job to break you with that fear. I hope you ready for me. Cause I'm ready for you.
Hermione quickly closes the book and she starts to breath quite heavily. She not read a book that quite literally had to regain her composer and calm down. She decides that she should hit the sack before her mind starts playing tricks on her. She puts the book away and she flopped onto her bed. She knew straight away that there is something wrong with this book. So tomorrow, she will ask her sister and her Head of house about this book. She will like to know what happened to the people that borrowed this book last time cause not one person has returned this book. Yes, this book is strange and is a mystery and this is a mystery she will like to solve.
(Author's Note – Now, people have borrowed this book before, but it was never returned. What happened to the people that had this book? Do you know? Well, I certainly don't know. Anyway, review if you like it. Next chapter coming out sometime next week. Until next time, Kizzard245 out!)
