Thankyou for the review and with out further adue here's chapter two... next chapter I'll be going into detail as to what is truly happening to Hermione.

Chapter two

The noise in the Great hall was nearly over whelming as Harry and Ron walked in, to say they had a good night sleep was a laughable idea. Both had been worried about Hermione while Dean and Seamus were intent on debating what Sirius Black truly did to be sent to Azkaban.

Harry and Ron managed to slump down in their seats only to be greeted by three extremely chirpy red heads.

"'ello boys" Fred Weasley chirped "rough night" George Weasley finished causing both Harry and Ron to groan lightly knowing that they weren't going to away anytime soon from the twins.

"I bet it had something to do with all that girly talk" Fred declared before holding his hand in a feminine way "oh Ron how must I have my hair this year" Fred attempted a Harry impersonation but got a glare for his troubles.

"oh push off you two… haven't you got a howler to listen to from mum" Ron snapped causing his older brothers to stare at him before leaning forward "what's up, come one you can tell us" the twins ordered as Harry and Ron glanced at each other "it's nothing, really" Harry declared but the twins weren't convinced however before any of the boys could add any more Ginny Weasley sat forward "has it got something to do with the fact that Hermione has her own dorm now" Ginny asked causing four sets of eyes to turn on her "how you know that" Ron demanded as Ginny picked at a piece of toast sitting on her plate "well I was wondering after I didn't see her at the feast last night… I was going to ask you and Harry about it but then I was told about what happened on the train" Ginny blushed lightly and ducked her eyes while Harry sighed and lowered his head, yep everyone knew.

"Thinking she might just not be hungry I waited for her in the girl's dorm but she wasn't there however I saw McGonnagal coming out of that new room and I asked her… due to something about extra homework load and special situations Hermione needs a private dorm, which I can understand because of her behaviour over the holiday" Ginny declared the last part as though it was common knowledge but for her two best friends it was a complete shock.

"how has Hermione been behaving" Harry was the first to venture gaining a 'you've got to be kidding me' look from Ginny but when she saw the confused look etched across his features her mouth dropped slightly then she straightened "haven't you guys even noticed that her letters have changed… she was more withdrawn, I mean in Diagon Ally she didn't seem herself either, she actually flinched when mum went to hug her" Ginny pointed out looking at her brothers and Harry.

"I just thought Hermione was being… well you know… a GIRL" Ron declared causing Ginny to roll her eyes then groan before grabbing her piece of toast and standing up "and you call yourselves her friends" Ginny snapped before she turned and huffed away. Ron and Harry watched the youngest Weasley stomp away before Fred and George laughed "ah don't mind her… she is a girl and you'll be a damned Sirius Black if you try to figure them out" the twins declared before both stood and grinned at the younger boys "well any way time to cause some mischief" the declared before turning and heading towards the doors.

Ron and Harry sat staring at their empty plates for a few moments before there was a thud and both snapped their heads up to see Hermione sitting across from them and she gave them both a large smile "good morning Ron, Harry" she greeted before attempting to stuff her over sized bag down. Though she looked less lightly to fall asleep on the spot she still looked ill, her face was pale and almost ghostly. Dark bags surrounded her eyes and her features seemed drawn.

"Hermione where were you last night" Ron demanded as Hermione flinched slightly but carried on giving them both a smile that Harry soon realised was a fake smile "what are you talking about Ron…. I was in the Gryffindor tower" Hermione declared as Harry raised his eyebrows "no you wasn't… well yeah you was but you wasn't in the girls dorm" Harry pointed out causing the smile to falter on Hermione's lips.

"h-how do you know that" Hermione squeaked tucking a piece of hair behind her ear before ducking her head "it's nothing… just something I had to take care of" Hermione declared not looking at her best friends.

"Hermione what's going on" Harry demanded causing Hermione to look up with tears pooling in her eyes once more "I can't explain… I really can't" Hermione whimpered swiping at the tears.

Harry and Ron stared at Hermione but Dumbledore quickly swept over to them and stood behind Ron and Harry "miss Granger, if you would care to join me we must discuss a few more matters" Dumbledore declared as Hermione nodded and jumped to her feet. She barely grabbed her bag before racing towards the head table. But as Dumbledore made his way towards the head table where Hermione stood speaking to McGonnagal Harry turned to his headmaster "sir" Harry called making Dumbledore stop and look at him "master Potter if memory serves me correctly you have and master Weasley have a lesson with Hadgrid" Dumbledore declared causing Harry to give him a look "yes sir but sir" "no buts Harry… I think miss Granger would prefer you to go to lesson then sit here worrying, when she will tell you all that has happened… in her good time" Dumbledore said before raising his eyebrows. Both boys slowly nodded understanding what Dumbledore was saying before they managed to gather their books and stood throwing one last look to Hermione who was being gently guided out of the great hall.

They both made their way to their lesson of Care Of Magical Creatures.