Chapter 2: Research
Many would have gone to their common room but not Hermione. There was only one place for her at a time like this and that was the library. She quickly found several books she deemed had good information about the subject she was researching and settled down in a quiet, secluded corner. She looked for anything that might explain Professor Lupin's miraculous recovery.
A few hours later found Hermione at one of the tables with books sprawled out in front of her. Ginny walked up with a curious look on her face. "Hermione, it's late. C'mon we should go to the common room," she said gently. Hermione looked up. "What time is it?" "Nearly a quarter till ten." "Oh," Hermione sighed. "I suppose you're right," she said slowly. She got up and started putting the books away. Then she followed Ginny out of the library.
They walked in silence for a while. Ginny broke the silence by asking: "Hermione, classes haven't started yet; what are you studying for?" Hermione took in a deep breath. "I was looking for an explanation for Professor Lupin being alive and well," she said quietly. Ginny stopped walking; she touched Hermione's arm to stop her as well. "I've been thinking about that too. Haven't been able to think of much else, actually." There was a pause. "We saw him lying with the others," she breathed. "Ginny, I couldn't find anything that could explain it," Hermione said in frustration. "Maybe you should ask McGonagall," Ginny ventured. "I'm sure she knows something about it." "That's a great idea Ginny! I'll ask her the first chance I get." Hermione was grinning now and they continued walking.
They reached the portrait of the Fat Lady. Ginny whispered "mandrake" and they entered the common room. "Neville would love that password," Hermione said. Ginny giggled. "I'm sure he would. Any word on how his Apothecary shop is doing?" "I heard it's doing great." "That's wonderful." They made their way up to the girl's dormitory. "Goodnight, Ginny." "Goodnight, Hermione."
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