Author's Note: For those who are wondering, the reason I don't have Harry stand up to Lupin is because he is only 13 in this one, not 17. Harry didn't start talking back to Professors, other than Snape, until he was around 15. Although Lupin overreacted put yourself in Lupin's shoes for a moment. He is first of all a werewolf, that alone will make him more testy, he was lucky to get the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts, plus the fact he isn't even allowed to be teaching Harry the Patronus. And Lupin doesn't know if after Harry taught Hermione, if it would become him teaching others, or if word would get out and others would try. Plus Lupin doesn't want to risk students looking for Dementors to practice the charm. As far as Snape goes, this is true. Dumbledore won't punish Snape but since Lupin and Snape aren't on good terms despite the werewolf potions, its only natural for Lupin to seem agitated by Snape's ways. Enjoy the chapter now that I finished my longest Author's note yer! XD
A few days passed since being caught by Lupin on the third floor corridor. They had went to Potions the following day and luckily that was over with.
Harry and Hermione were both upset about not being able to continue the Patronus charm lessons. Harry for one thing found this unfair.
Lupin knew the Dementors effected Harry more. Harry sighed growling in the common room. He wanted to yell at Lupin, but it felt odd.
Lupin was the very first good Defense Against the Dark arts teacher they ever had. "Harry", said Hermione breaking him out of his thoughts.
Harry looked up at her. "Harry, we have Defense Against the Dark arts class", said Hermione. Harry nodded he got up and noticed Hermione's hair was a little tangled.
"Hold still", said Harry. Hermione blinked but nodded. Harry took her hairbrush out of her bag and began to gently brush her hair.
"H-Harry?", asked Hermione blushing cutely. "Tangle", replied Harry, he fixed the clip in her hair. Hermione blushed.
"Thanks", said Hermione still red. Harry smiled, the two walked to Lupin's class with Ron. They walked in and sat.
Lupin spent the hour teaching them how to defend against Grindylows. The Grindylow in the water tank was more active and very aggressive.
"In a tank, they may be highly agitated but they are harmless. In the Black Lake they can be deadly when in high numbers", explained Lupin.
Hermione took notes. "We're getting closer to the end of this final term, end of the year. Only a week remains and this will be your last of homework for Defense Against the dark arts this year. It is due in 4 days. Its simple on charms on how to back off Grindylows", said Lupin.
"Our last class of the year will be on Tuesday when you turn your last homework in", said Lupin. "Now, I'd like to give each house in my class 10 points for listening", said Lupin.
"Also, when it came to your last homework I award 40 points to Miss. Granger, 30 to Mr. Potter and 20 to Mr. Weasley", said Lupin.
"Now then, off to your next class. I believe it's Herbology", said Lupin. The students gathered their books.
"Harry, mind if we have a word?", asked Lupin. Harry nodded. "I'll see you in Herbology", said Harry to Hermione and Ron.
They left. Lupin led Harry to his office. Harry was expecting another lecture. "Help yourself to a sugar quill", said Lupin suddenly.
Harry blinked. But he did so. "Now Harry, I have to admit. I was a bit harsh on you that night", admitted Lupin.
"It's ok sir", said Harry. "I know the Dementors effect you more Harry. There's another reason I ended our lessons", said Lupin.
Harry waited. "You were able to perform the largest shield I've see you perform yet that night in Hogsmeade", said Lupin.
"I believe even though you haven't produced a full body, you are trained enough", said Lupin. "Sir...what about Hermione?", asked Harry.
"Harry I understand you care a lot about her and want her to be able to defend herself as well, but please. You're the one who they want, other than Black", said Lupin.
"I assure you Miss. Granger and the other students are well protected by Dumbledore", said Lupin. Harry nodded.
Harry soon went to his next class with Hermione and Ron. After Herbology class, they exited the Green houses to see Hedwig flying over with a letter.
Harry took it from his snowy owl's beak and opened it. Hermione and Ron waited. "It's from Hagrid...", began Harry.
But then he stopped, feeling his heart sink. They lost, Buckbeak was going to be killed...at sunset today. Hermione quickly grabbed the letter.
She read it and gasped. "No!", she cried. "Buckbeak isn't even dangerous!", said Ron. "We can't just let Hagrid sit there waiting for the executioner!", said Harry.
"It is close to sunset, let's go", said Hermione. They rushed to Hagrid's hut, Buckbeak was relaxing in the Pumpkin patch.
"You three! What are ya doing here!?", demanded Hagrid letting them inside. "Hagrid we can't let you be alone", cried Hermione.
"Dumbledore is coming down but all right, you can stay for a little", said Hagrid.
"We can stay until dark Hagrid", said Hermione. "You do no such thing! You seeing something like that?! No. You drink your tea and be off", said Hagrid.
Hermione looked down, Harry could tell she was very attached to Buckbeak, maybe even more than himself.
"Also before you do, Ron I got a surprise for ya", said Hagrid. Ron blinked seeing Hagrid pull something out of a jar, he was holding a rat.
"Scabbers! You're alive!", said Ron happily. "Keep a closer eye on your pets Ron!", said Hagrid. Hermione threw Ron a dark look when suddenly they saw the Ministry, executioner and Dumbledore walking over.
"It's nearly dark! Run out around the back!", yelled Hagrid. Harry, Ron and Hermione ran behind the hut.
They heard some men talking, when suddenly they heard a chopping of an axe. "Buckbeak...!", cried Hermione she suddenly broke down in tears.
Harry held her as she wrapped her arms around him sobbing. Ron looked down when suddenly Scabbers bit his finger and ran off.
"Scabbers!", yelled Ron, they ran after the rat. "Scabbers, come back!", yelled Ron. "Ron!", yelled Harry.
They saw Ron was holding Scabbers, but he was right by the Whomping Willow. "Ron, get away from there!", cried Hermione.
Ron looked at them still holding Scabbers and he looked terrified. "RUN! It's the Grim!", yelled Ron. Harry and Hermione looked and saw a giant black dog snarling and showing his teeth.
The dog leaped over Harry and Hermione, Harry held onto Hermione to protect her while the dog grabbed Ron's leg with his fangs biting and pulling him and Scabbers into a hole in the willow.
"Ron!", yelled Harry, Ron's screams of terror still being heard. Suddenly one of the Whomping Willow branches slammed into Harry and Hermione's stomach throwing them to the ground.
Hermione let out a cry of pain clutching her stomach. "Hermione!", said Harry worriedly. "Ow...!", she cried.
"Come on, we need to get in", said Harry helping her up. They dodged the branches. "Duck!", cried Hermione but the branch hit Harry knocking him down again and his glasses off.
Hermione dodged more branches when another one hit her hard in the abdomen again. Hermione cried out loudly in pain, also cut across the shoulder.
Harry grabbed his glasses and they got into the hole. Hermione panted. "Hermione, you're hurt!", said Harry worriedly seeing her shoulder bleed plus she was still clutching her stomach.
"I'll be all right...not sure if I'll be able to have kids after that though", said Hermione, Harry turned scarlet at the thought of Hermione having children. Yet then he felt suddenly more worried about Hermione not being able to have children than about Ron.
"Harry, where does this go?", asked Hermione snapping Harry out of his thoughts. "I don't know", admitted Harry, they began walking through the tunnel.
They entered what appeared to be inside of an abandoned building. Hermione clutched Harry's arm. "Harry, we're in the Shrieking shack", she realized.
"Come on, stay close", said Harry he took her hand and they went up the stairs, hearing Ron's screams of terror.
"Ron!", said Harry. "Where's the dog?!", cried Hermione, Ron was on a mattress, his leg chewed up holding Scabbers.
"Harry, it's a trap! He isn't a dog, he's an animangus!", yelled Ron. Harry and Hermione looked to where Ron was pointing to see to their horror, Sirius Black.
Hermione suddenly stood in front of Harry. "If you want to kill Harry you'll have to kill us too!", she cried.
Despite the sudden hatred Harry felt against Sirius, he felt his heart touch at what Hermione said. "No, only one will die tonight", said Sirius.
"And it will be you!", yelled Harry moving Hermione and pinning Sirius down pointing his wand at him. Hermione watched in horror with Ron when suddenly Lupin came in.