Corbin slowly opened one eye, letting it adjust to the light streaming through the window beside his bed. The curtain, being half open, showed him the Hogwarts grounds and forest in the distance.

Painfully aware that it was pretty early in the morning, he gently eased on his clothes and stood beside the window, hoping that Ron, Harry and Neville hadn't woken because of him.

He stood like that for a while, staring outside, taking in the warmth of the sun as it grew higher in the sky, before turning and leaving, walking down into the common room.

It was empty, and he didn't feel surprised as he glanced at his watch. It was six in the morning. And today was Saturday. The weekend. Knowing most people would probably stay in bed for a few more hours, he left the common room, deciding he needed fresh air.

Corbin didn't know if people were allowed to go outside yet, but he didn't care. If someone caught him, they caught him. It wouldn't stop him from doing it again.

He walked outside, over towards the lake's edge watching the water ripple slightly as the breeze grew stronger.

He drifted out of reality, letting his thoughts take over until a voice broke the silence.

"Are you all right?"

He snapped his eyes open and turned, only to meet the curious gaze of one of his professors. Professor Lupin.

"I… I'm fine, sir."

Remus didn't look convinced, and he slowly walked over to him, not breaking eye contact with the boy.

"Why are you up so early Corbin?" he asked gently.

Corbin gave a weak smile and shrugged.

"Didn't sleep much last night."

He instantly regretted saying this as Remus's curiosity seemed to intensify. The professor frowned slightly and took a step closer. Corbin took a step back.

"If you need a sleep potion you could visit the school's nurse. She'll be happy to provide you with something."

Corbin knew Remus was only trying to help, but didn't feel comfortable around him. He seemed a little too worried about him…

"No. No…its all right. It doesn't happen much."

Remus raised his eyebrows.

"It happens more then once?"

Corbin wanted to hit himself. He needed to get a grip. Secretly he was wondering how the professor had known he was here…Maybe he had followed him…

Corbin shrugged in reply, and Remus took in the image of the pale looking boy.

"Corbin, you look a little ill…maybe you should-"

Corbin looked up sharply and shook his head.

"No. No, I said I'm fine. No-one needs to worry….sir."

Remus sighed inwardly. Getting close to this boy was proving to be a problem. Something was bothering him…

"All right. Just make sure you get some sleep. You certainly need it."

Corbin smiled and nodded.

"Will do. Anyway, I'm sorry…but I have to go…sir."

Remus tilted his head to the side. What a quick conversation. He nodded and Corbin quickly sped off towards the castle, robes billowing out slightly.

Harry yawned and stretched out, letting his hand flop onto the beside table and grope around for his glasses. Finally finding them, he picked them up and put them on, blinking slowly as he started to waken.

Ron seemed to be doing the same as well, but Neville still remained under his covers, snoring quietly in the peace.

Harry grinned and turned to look at Corbin's bed, expecting him to be asleep as well. He froze. No-one was there.

Frowning in confusion, he got up and walked over, examining the bed. Corbin had obviously slept in it.

He looked at his watch. It was only nine o'clock. Corbin wouldn't have gotten up earlier, would he?

Shrugging, he walked back and put on some clothes, determined to find Corbin and have some breakfast.

Ron was half-way through putting on his shirt as Harry started to leave. He turned back to Ron.

"I'll meet you in the Great Hall, all right? Oh! And wake up Neville sometime soon. I don't think he'd want to sleep all day. Get a bit boring."

Ron nodded under his shirt and proceeded to struggle with it, stretching it in all different directions as Harry walked out.

As Harry walked along it was obvious no-one was up yet. The common room was silent, and when he finally reached the Hall there was only one person sitting there.

"Corbin!"

He recognized the form of Corbin and rushed over to his friend's side, grinning.

"Where were you this morning? I was worried."

Corbin looked up, clearly amused with Harry's quick rambling session, before answering.

"I woke up pretty early and couldn't sleep again so I went for a walk."

"…A walk?" Harry queried, raising his eyebrows.

"A walk." Corbin repeated, looking down at his breakfast again.

Harry sighed then chuckled as he sat down beside his friend, grabbing the nearest thing closest to him. A plate of sausages.

Corbin stared as Harry piled his plate full of food and began to tuck in, looking like he wanted to see how many things he could fit in his mouth before swallowing. The Great Hall began to fill up, and slowly, the quietness formed into chatter and gossip.

Ron took a seat opposite Corbin and Neville sat beside him, still looking like he was asleep.

Corbin listened to the pair bicker.

"What did you have to wake me up for?" Neville complained.

"I woke you up so you managed to get here for breakfast." Ron said.

"I can do fine without breakfast!"

"Oh, I'm sure you can…" Ron rolled his eyes.

Neville punched his arm, and Ron turned and punched him back. Harry looked up from his sausages and watched them.

"Neville, I was the one who told Ron to do it, so don't hit him. Hit me."

Neville turned on Harry and sighed.

"I couldn't hit you, Harry."

Harry laughed.

"Thanks!"

Ron looked angry now.

"So you wont hit Harry, but you'll hit me?"

Neville looked like he was in deep thought before turning and answering.

"Well…yes, I suppose. Yes."

He punched Ron again and the pair started to argue again, but Corbin had blocked out it all by then and concentrated on his toast.

They all finished breakfast sometime and left, insisting that Corbin should come with them.

"Come on Corbin!" pleaded Harry.

"Yeh mate…come with us…" added Ron.

Corbin gave in at last and the three made their way to the library where Hermione was apparently going to meet them.

As they all sat down, and Corbin took pleasure in knowing that he had come here with friends. Friends…

He felt a hand on his shoulder, and he turned to see Harry staring at him intently.

"This is Hermione. As you know."

He motioned towards the brunette girl who had obviously just entered, carrying a stack of books, smiling at him politely.

"Nice to meet you Corbin."

He smiled back, and the four of them sat back to start their homework. Corbin pulled out a few books and sheets, unaware that Hermione was watching every move he made.

"You look pale Corbin."

Corbin gripped the arms of his chair tightly, gritting his teeth. Everyone was noticing something about him today. Why couldn't they focus their attention on someone else?

He looked up to see that it was Hermione who had spoken and he put on a false smile.

"Yeh. Didn't get much sleep last night."

Hermione's face remained expressionless.

"Why didn't you sleep well?"

Corbin froze. He hadn't thought of that. He sensed Harry and Ron looking over their books to watch him, and he realised that the same question was on all of their minds. He needed an answer…

"I…I had a nightmare."

He knew it sounded corny, but it was still an answer, so he kept it like that. Harry seemed to believe him, and nodded sympathetically.

"I have them a lot as well." He muttered darkly, then smiled at Corbin. Ron, who seemed to have taken the answer for granted looked back down at his book, but Hermione, still remained looking at him.

Corbin felt slightly uncomfortable, and he averted his gaze, forcing himself to read about potions, all whilst feeling the gaze of Hermione on his neck, burning into his skin.

He didn't notice the title of the book Hermione was reading.

Authors Note: Next chappie will hopefully be soon. Please, read, review, etc. :)