A week had passed and Hermione and Snape had not had any new encounters with each other aside from seeing each other in the corridors or in the class. However, it was never the right time. There were always others around and neither wanted to risk getting caught.
"Harry" whispered Hermione as she entered the common room.
Harry looked up at his friend. It was a cold and blustery night, he had been unable to sleep, so he began reading. "Hey" he said in a low whisper. "Are you alright?"
Hermione nodded. "Harry, could I borrow your invisibility cloak?"
"What for?" Harry was shocked that Hermione would want the cloak. What did she need it for?
'Think fast' she told herself. "PMS" she blurted out quickly.
"PMS?"
Hermione nodded. "I have horrible cramps. Please Harry, a walk will do me good."
"Say no more" replied Harry. PMS was not something he would mess with. "Just promise me you will be careful."
"I promise Harry."
Quickly, Harry rushed off and returned a couple of moments later with the cloak. "Are you sure you want to risk this?"
Hermione again nodded. "Harry, I'll be fine."
"Would you like me to come with you?"
"No" Hermione shouted. She blushed, "I mean, PMS is a difficult time. I think it is safer if I go alone."
"Alright" said Harry as he handed the cloak over to his anxious friend. "I'm going to bed. I'll get the cloak from you tomorrow."
"Night" said Hermione. She watched as Harry walked away. "And Harry…" she called to him.
Harry turned around, "Yeah?"
"Thank you" she said with a beautiful smile.
"No problem."