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Merlin, I missed George.

It was hard, I realized, not being able to see him and his wonderful smile, or hear his laugh or just to be held in his arms. I wondered if he was thinking about me and then I stopped, smiling to myself. I didn't need to wonder because he told me already he already thought about twenty-four, seven. I hoped he was safe wherever he was with the rest of the Weasley family.

His radio show with Lee and Fred was a hit though. Draco and I listened to it whenever we were sure no one else was around. It was funny and I'm surprised they hadn't gotten caught yet

It was these thoughts that I started my day everyday. But today, my thoughts were interrupted when I was called up to the 'Headmaster's' office for a very important meeting.

Draco and I ascended the stairs together, careful not to speak or do anything that would give us a way to Snape, who was fuming when we reached his office.

The Carrows were there, the ones being yelled at, of course. They both sent a scathing look to me (no clue why they didn't like me) before looking back to Snape.

"You bloody fools can't do anything right," Snape said. "First Dawlish loses that bloody old bat and now you two lose the boy."

I hid the smirk on my face. Neville was hiding and hiding in a good place, they'd never find him, no matter how many times they searched the castle.

"I want you, all of you, to find him now," Snape said, angrily. "You're job here at Hogwarts is to make sure these brats are following orders and staying out of trouble, and they've been causing us nothing but trouble. Do your jobs."

The four of us bowed slightly, leaving the room.

"Bloody Gryffindors," Alecto Carrow said, angrily, glaring at me. "You can't trust a single one of them."

I said nothing, keeping my gaze focused straight ahead. "We'll search the entire castle then," I said. "Draco and I will take the third floor and up while you take the second floor and below."

We split, the Carrows mumbling all the way. When they were out of hearing range, I whispered to Draco, "Cover for me?"

"As always," he replied.

I snuck off.

Neville was happy, to see me, very, very happy.

"I think Harry, Hermione, and Ron are on their way here soon!" he said. "Aberforth says he's been hearing some commotion near by! They could turn up in Hogsmeade soon!"

"And hopefully not get caught," I said. "Some others are coming here tonight. Help them out okay?"

"Of course," Neville said, grinning.

I gazed at Neville thoughtfully. He had changed so much since we've been friends, from scared and shy to brave and – It was such a dramatic change that it still shocked.

"You're truly a Gryffindor, Nev," I told him, before I left. "Don't let anyone tell you otherwise."

He smiled at me. "Thanks, Mel. It's always nice to hear that."

A/N: Yeah I know it's short and then I realized it's almost over!!! OMG!! Anyway, next chapter sometime soon.