Author's Note: Sorry for the delay between chapter 4 and this chapter. I just couldn't figure out a starting point for the chapter, as well as the fact that I have been reading a TON of fan fiction lately. Also more recently I have gotten a job, had my location close and then moved to work at another location, dealt with no internet and SLOW internet, I can't really tell what is worse. I am looking for a beta so if you're interested send me a PM. Also the disclaimer on my profile is in effect for this chapter as well as all of them. I hope you enjoy! R&R!

The Archives of Magical Works

A new day dawned in the east like every day before, Hermione stretched and hurried out of bed. Today she was planning on going to the Archives of Magical Works, the most extensive and well known magical library in all of the United Kingdom. She knew that the Archives where located somewhere in Southwark, but she had never been there, and was therefore unaware as to where it actually was. She decided as she got dressed in simple dark washed skinny jeans and a black button down blouse and comfortable walking shoes that she would ask Molly as to the location of the Archives during breakfast and then travel there afterwards. Gathering her old school bag that held all of the research she had been able to get her hands on so far as well as parchment, quills and ink; Hermione headed down the stairs to the kitchen of The Burrow to have breakfast. As she walked into the room she said "Good morning" to Molly who was at the stove cooking away. Sitting herself at the large wooden table Hermione contemplated what all she was going to be doing for the day.

"Good morning Hermione, you're up early this morning. I would think that you would be sleeping in seeing as it is summer and you were up late last night as well."

"I have always been a morning person and can manage every once in a while to get just a couple of hours of sleep, I surely did manage it quite a few times while at school studying.

"Well, dear try not to make a habit of not getting sufficient sleep. What are your plans for today? Do you have anything interesting planned?"

"Actually I do, I was planning on heading to the Archives of Magical Works and seeing what they have there that might help expand my understanding on the research I got from the Order on the veil. Only thing is I have never been there before, so I don't know how to get there."

"Well I'm sure that the Archives will have a good bit of things that might pertain to the Veil and other similar subjects. I am surprised that you have never been there before since your love of learning and books is quite renowned."

"I would agree about most people who have even heard of me know that I love learning and books but with the war and helping Harry defeat Voldemort I didn't really have a chance to take a stroll around London looking for a massive library" Hermione replied almost seeming to snap at Molly.

"I meant no harm with my comment Hermione dear, I was just a bit surprised that you had never been to the Archives" Molly replied. "The Archives are located in Southwark, on the south-eastern side of London in the Bankside District. You could just Floo over and then you don't have to even worry about knowing it's exact location as long as you know the Floo address and then when you leave you could exit to the street level and look around to figure out where you could apparate in."

"That sounds like a wonderful idea, Molly. So the Floo address would just be Archive of Magical Works?"

"Well it is a little more than that since there are lots of different fireplaces within the Archives. You would need to start at the lobby so you would just state "Lobby of the Archives of Magical Works" and that should get you to the right fireplace."

"Thank you so much Molly, I think I will just get some toast and some tea and then be on my way."

"Have a good day dear, I need to pop on over to Diagon Alley and get a few things from Eyelops and Florish and Blotts. Will you be back by supper time?"

"I should be here for supper but if I get caught up in things I will try to either send an owl or floo call to let you know that I won't be here so you don't worry."

"That would be appreciated, dear." Molly stated as she grabbed her cloak off of the coat rack near the door to the garden from the kitchen.

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After Hermione was finished with her breakfast she walked into the living room and up to the fireplace, grabbing a pinch of Floo powder from the flower pot on the mantel she threw it into the fire and waited for the flames to turn green before stepping into the fire and clearly saying "Lobby of the Archives of Magical Works." After several minutes a swirling through different fireplaces Hermione finally arrived at the Archives, as she stepped out of the fire she quickly brushed off the bits of soot on her shoulders as she looked around the room. The lobby was a large rectangular room with a vaulted ceiling and mahogany paneling on the walls. As she looked to her left she could see the front doors of the building and the London streets outside. As she continued to survey the room she noticed what had to be an information desk. She walked towards the desk and noticed a short line of other witches and wizards waiting to be helped.

It took 10 minutes for the young witch behind the desk to help the 5 other people needing help before it was Hermione's turn.

"Good Morning, welcome to the Archives of Magical works. My name is Emilia Thropp, how can I help you today?" The lithe witch with strawberry blonde curls sitting behind the information desk asked Hermione as she approached after the short balding wizard walked away after having his question answered.

"Good Morning, Miss Thropp. My name is Hermione Granger and I was wondering if the Curator, Robert Marsh is available, I have a few questions I wish to ask him."

"Mr. Marsh is normally pretty busy maybe I can answer your questions for you Miss Granger." Miss Thropp answered.

"I wish it was that easy Miss Thropp, but the questions are of a sensitive nature and I really think Mr. Marsh is the best person to help me, thank you though for your offer to help. I don't mind waiting for the curator if he is busy." Hermione replied.

"Very well" Miss Thropp stated, I will send him a message letting him know that he has some one wishing to speak with him at his earliest convenience, if that is all right with you?"

"Yes that will be wonderful, is there somewhere that I can wait for him?"

"Yes there is, just let me send him this message and then I can take you to the first floor reading room where you can wait for him."

"Thank you so very much Miss Thropp."

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Hermione was seated in a plush dark leather chair situated in front of a cozy fireplace in the far corner of the first floor reading room when she heard the door open and heard heavy footsteps enter the room and then stop as the door closed. Hermione stood and turned toward the door where she saw a very handsome man in his 30's, about 6 feet tall with curly raven hair and stormy grey eyes. He had a chiseled face with high cheekbones and a strong square jaw. He crossed the room and stood before her, extended his hand and said "Hello Miss Granger, it is a pleasure to meet you, I am Robert Marsh. What can I help you with?"

"Hello Mr. Marsh, it is so nice to meet you. I am doing a bit of research on the veil in the Department of Mysteries. I have a few jumping off points and one of those was coming here and speaking with you. The research was started by my friend Remus Lupin. Did you know him?"

"You are a friend of Remus?" Robert Marsh sounded astounded the Hermione could possibly know Remus Lupin.

"Yes, he was a friend of the parents of my best friend, as well as being my professor in my third year of Hogwarts."

"Very well then, I met Remus many years ago right after the Potters had been killed, he was a great man."

"I would have to agree with you on that, Remus was a great man. Did you know the Potter's as well?"

"No I had not met the Potters, I was several years behind them at Hogwarts and I was in Ravenclaw so we didn't really run into each other much. I became an apprentice curator here right after I graduated and it was here that I became friends with Remus. You said that you are here to continue research that Remus started about the veil?"

"Yes he was looking into what exactly the veil was, how it works and basically anything he could find about it but with the war he didn't really have much time for it. I am looking to continue his research and discover the mysteries of the veil; I am trying to see if there is any way for someone who has gone through the veil to come back from the other side. My best friend, Harry Potter's god father, Sirius Black, travelled through the veil about 3 years ago, Remus was not just practically brothers with James Potter but with Sirius as well. If I can help Harry get back the only family in the magical world that he has ever known then I will do whatever it takes for him to have a family. Friends are great but they can never b family."

"I fully understand Miss Granger, I will help you in any way that I can, considering you are continuing the work of a good friend and helping you own best friend in the process. Now what exactly can I help you with?"

"Well I am going to need to look through anything that has anything to do with the veil or a way to reversing the veil or even reversing the direction from life to death. I will also probably need a room to keep the books I am currently working on going through in and a study desk would be great as well."

"I am sure you can be accommodated quite easily, it might take a couple of days to have a study room set up for your needs but no more than that. I can personally help you pull books that might be of help as you need them, also there are many different cross references that have been added to most every book here in the Archives so it shouldn't be too hard to keep from coming to a dead end. The Archives of Magical works is the largest library in the United Kingdom but we do not have every book there is obviously, but we do try to have any book that references a book we do not have clearly state were the book that is being referenced can be located if we know that information."

"Well that will certainly make things a bit easier." Hermione replied. "I think since it will take a couple of days to get things settled and ready for me then I will be back on Monday morning at 9 to start going through the things Lupin mentioned in his research."

"That would most likely be the best course of action. If there are any issues in getting a research room set up for you by then I will make sure to send you an owl."

"Thank you so much Mr. Marsh for all of your help, I look forward to working with you."

"Please feel free to let me know if there is anything else I can do for you Miss Granger. It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to helping you in your venture. I hope you have a great weekend and I will see you Monday morning. I will try to meet you in the Lobby at 9am."

"Thank you again Mr. Marsh, have a great weekend yourself, see you Monday morning."

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After Hermione finished speaking with Robert Marsh she made her way back to the Lobby of the Archives, past Emilia Thropp the receptionist and out the front doors of the building so she could look around to find an acceptable location that she could apparate to from now on, she really hated using Floo unless it was necessary. As she walked down the street she found an alleyway that had a small alcove in the rear of it that would make a perfect place to apparate in and out of the area. Hermione took the opportunity to apparate back to the burrow were she relaxed for the weekend and tried to catch up on sleep.