A place where nobody would ever look

by Rhaegal1995

Why would you hide the stone in a place that first years can get to? Because the real stone is hidden somewhere no witch or wizard would ever look.

Just something I wrote on my phone while riding on a train. Short, silly (I hope), and to the point.

AU where Hermione has another feel-better spot and Quirrell knows what to do so he doesn't let in a troll.

Date: 31 Oct 1991. Location: Headmasters Office
"Dumbledore, I think Quirrell had passed the three-headed dog!"
"Not to worry, my dear. That set of traps is a red herring. I've hidden the stone in a place nobody would ever look."

Same Time. Location: Hogwarts Library
'I have no friends. I'm just a lonely Know-it-All... Reading always makes me feel better. Look! A muggle literature section! Why have I never noticed this before?'
'This one looks interesting. Wait, it's a hollow book! What's this red stone?'