AN: This chapter was commissioned by idancecrazy, who asked if I could make a chapter with Ron asking Hermione how they travelled back in time.

Seeing as they are still in that awkward 'I don't like you, I'm too proud to admit anything' stage in their relationship, that honestly lasted way too long, I tried to make it a tad shy. Anyway I hope I did your request justice.

The Time Turner

Safe. They were all safe; thank Godric, Helena, Rowena and even Salazar! Somehow destiny wouldn't let them die, not that anyone complained.

"That wasn't there before!" Ron spoke at Hermione while pointing at a cut on her cheek "and neither was that!" he said pointing at another one on her hand. "Hermione, what's going on?"

Just as Hermione was about to speak she turned around at the sound of footsteps.

"Good evening." The voice of Minerva McGonagall came from the infirmary's door

"Professor! I-I feel I should apologise. I broke your trust and –"

"Sometimes, Miss Granger, doing the wrong thing is the right thing. I think you are all well aware of that by now or am I wrong?"

"I understand professor, but – "

"Did you break the rule?"

"Well, no but – "

"I feel that's enough. I will vouch for you, all of you, if need be." She walked towards Ron "Mr. Weasley how are you feeling?"

"Confused"

"I meant your leg"

"Oh, that'll be alright I suppose. Professor I – " but before he could finish Hermione placed her hand on top of his and he immediately froze

"Don't Ron" she whispered heavily "she mustn't say anything" she sent him a look that said 'Don't worry, I'll explain everything'

"Oh, of course; I meant good night Professor"

"I can see you are in good hands" McGonagall looked square at Hermione. "Good night. If you need anything do not hesitate to inform Madam Pomfrey or myself, though I doubt that will be the case…" and with that she walked out of the infirmary

"Bloody hell, did she just smile?"

"Don't swear Ron!"

"But did you see her? She smiled!"

"I did not see her do so, and even if she did it's not a big deal; she is human, you know."

"Maybe not to you, you are her favourite, but she kinda smiled at me too… weird."

"I am not her –"

"Hermione, please don't insult my intelligence. Everyone knows that you are her favourite…" after a moment of silence Ron spoke again "Hey, wait a minute, what was she talking about?"

"What do you mean?" Hermione said avoiding Ron's eyes

"That whole incomplete conversation you guys had!"

"What conversation?"

"Maybe I'm going off my rocker. First I thought I saw you appear out of nowhere with Harry, then you and McGonagall speak in code and your cuts and… Oh, blimey I am going barmy!"

Hermione smiled shyly "You aren't going barmy."

"Really? Then how do you explain everything that apparently happened?"

Hermione looked around the room, making sure that they were its only occupants, she grasped the seemingly normal necklace she'd been wearing all year and turned towards the confused redhead "This, Ron, is not a normal necklace; it's a Time Turner"

"A Time Turner?"

"Yes, it allows the user to travel back to a specific time. When Harry and I appeared out of nowhere as you said we've just arrived from rescuing Sirius from the cell he was in. We relieved all of the day's events but in a different way. Time turners have basically one rule: You shan't be seen."

"You've had this all term?"

"Yes. I couldn't tell anyone I had it. Meddling with time is quite serious, but – "

"Merlin, that explains everything!"

"What?"

"Yes, now it all makes sense. All year I thought I must be going mental."

"All year?"

"Um, yeah. You know when you appeared in our classes out of nowhere. I wasn't crazy! I told Harry that you appeared out of nowhere. Ha! I told him."

Hermione blushed. He noticed. "Ron, you must know, no one can know I had it; the Time Turner, I mean. I was only supposed to use it for lessons. If they find out we did this, go back in time to save Sirius and Buckbeak, we'll be done for."

"You saved Buckbeak?" he said a little too loud while grinning

"Shh" she quickly said "Um, yes. We saved them both."

"Brilliant!"

"Ronald!" the hysterical voice of Molly Weasley was heard from the corridor.

"I'm sorry Hermione" Ron said hurriedly "I'm sorry for being a prat all year."

"I'm sorry too"

As the doors opened Ron looked at her once more and said "And don't worry, your secret is safe with me." Then he turned to his mum, ears turning pink, and prepared himself for a scolding that never came.

*Some extra facts*

-McGonagall being head of Gryffindor House went to see if her cubs were all right. They were.

-Harry went to talk with Lupin for a bit. He arrived at the infirmary shortly after Mrs. Weasley, who almost hugged the life out of him, as well as Ron and Hermione, while she repeated under her breath 'Thank Merlin you're all safe.'

-Molly Weasley was worried sick when she received the letter that said Ron had been attacked. She rushed right over. When she entered the room her son was in, she did not miss the longing look her baby boy and the girl beside him shared.

-The Granger's did not receive a letter, nor did the Dursley's, because both Harry and Hermione only had superficial injuries.

AN 2: I hope this was an acceptable chapter. This whole 'lack of inspiration to write' sucks, big time!

So I went ahead and re-watched PoA so I could write this [yes, I was lazy. I know the book is far better, they all are], and I noticed that every time Hermione suddenly appears anywhere, the person that notices is Ron; I thought I'd be nice to incorporate that into the chapter.

PS. Thanks for all your support and reviews :D

PPS. Sorry if it sucked!