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Chapter 13

Draco woke early the next morning. He looked over at Hermione's bed and it was empty. He sat up and looked around the room. She wasn't there. Hermione would usually wake up before him and do something in the room. She wouldn't leave at all before he woke up.

'Where is she?' Draco wondered. He got dressed and Dobby came in a few moments later.

"Good morning Mr. Draco, Miss Hermione," Dobby said with a nod to Draco and to Hermione's empty bed. Dobby looked around the room for a second before turning his attention to Draco. "Where is the Lady Hermione?" Dobby asked.

"You don't know?" Draco asked. His panic was rising. He figured Dobby would know where she was.

"No, Lord Draco," Dobby admitted before he started to beat himself for not knowing. Draco ordered him to stop and Dobby obeyed.

"We have to find her," Draco said. Dobby nodded before rushing out the door. Dobby checked the grounds, inside and out. Draco checked her usual spots. Neither male could find her.

Hermione woke when the sunlight moved over her. She sat up and looked around sleepily. Then it hit her. She was still on the roof. She had fallen asleep on the roof. 'This is bad,' she thought. She went straight to their room, but it was empty. She closed the door and took a few steps inside before the door opened. She turned around only to have someone throw their arms around her and squeeze tightly.

Draco couldn't find her and he was now going back to his room. He opened the door and saw her turn towards him. He threw his arms around her and squeezed tightly. He loosened his grip and Hermione remained completely still. Her face was heating up.

"Where were you?" Draco finally asked.

"Uh…nowhere really…" Hermione answered. Draco was not satisfied with this answer.

"Tell me," Draco said. His tone held no room for argument.

"…the roof," she whispered.

"What?" Draco asked.

"The roof," Hermione said reluctantly.

"Why?" Draco asked. He pulled back to look at her.

"I like watching the stars at night…usually I come down before you wake up…but I fell asleep up there last night," Hermione explained. She avoided Draco's eyes.

"Don't EVER do that again…please," Draco said. Hermione nodded and Draco hugged her again.

"I have to go to class," Draco said.

"Then go. I'll be fine. I promised Hagrid that I would come over today," Hermione said.

"Alright," Draco said with a sigh. He grabbed his bag and left. Dobby came in a few seconds later carrying a basket. As soon as he saw Hermione, he dropped the basket and threw his arms around her waist.

"Dobby was so worried about you, miss!" he said.

"I'm sorry Dobby. It won't happen again," she reassured him.

"Dobby has something for you, miss!" Dobby said.

Dobby grabbed something out of the basket and turned to Hermione. It was a dark green dress with off the shoulder sleeves. The sleeves were loose and there was a silver string around the elbows. The top of the dress was corset-like, and the crisscrossing tie and the neckline were silver. The bottom part was poufy and was designed to flow with her every movement. A silver string around her hips separated the two parts. Dobby also grabbed a pair of silver high heels and the Slytherin silver snake necklace.

"Oh, Dobby! It's beautiful! I love it!" Hermione said. She turned around in the dress to model it for him.

"You look beautiful, miss!" Dobby said cheerily.

"Thank you, Dobby. And thank you for the dress. I wish I could stay, but I promised Hagrid I would go to his house today," Hermione said as she hugged Dobby.

"That's quite alright, miss. Dobby had lots of things to do anyway," Dobby said as he hugged her too. They said their goodbyes and Hermione headed for Hagrid's house. She rushed through the hallways and slowed her pace when she could see his house. She stopped on his door step and knocked lightly.

Hagrid greeted her and complimented her and her new dress. He offered a dance and she happily accepted. Hagrid led her in a beautiful dance. Hermione loved to dance with Hagrid. She felt happy and safe. She felt like she was back home again. And Hagrid was an excellent dancer.

They had just finished their dance when they heard a weird noise coming from the woods. It sounded somewhat like thunder and electricity. There was a bright light too. Hermione hurried to investigate. Hagrid tried to stop her, but he wasn't fast enough. So he followed her to keep her safe.

They reached the source and found someone standing there. The person was male, tall, and had long black hair. He was dressed in fine clothes that looked to be prince-like. He looked like royalty. They could only see his back, but Hermione knew immediately who it was.

"Onii-sama," she said as she took a step forward. The man turned around and visibly loosened when he saw her. He opened his arms and took a step towards her. Hermione ran into his arms. Hagrid now stepped into view.

"He's yer brother?" Hagrid questioned to be sure.

"Yes! This is Aldon. Onii-sama, this is Hagrid," Hermione said.

"You're the one who took her away?" Aldon asked as he barred his teeth. He held Hermione closer as he watched Hagrid.

"No, Onii-sama! Draco summoned me to be his familiar. This is Hagrid, the groundskeeper of Hogwarts. He's also a very good dancer. He could even rival you," Hermione said with a wink.

"We must go," Aldon said. His legs started to give out and he nearly fell to the ground. Hermione grabbed his arm and helped keep him up.

"Onii-sama! Are you alright?" Hermione asked worriedly.

"I will be fine. I used to much power to make that portal," Aldon explained.

"Then stay here at Hogwarts for a few days," Hermione suggested.

"No. Everyone is worried about you. We must go back immediately," Aldon said.

"You must regain your strength. We wouldn't want you to pass out while we go through the portal, now would we?" Hermione asked. She looked up at her with big eyes and her ears drooped.

"I suppose not," Aldon said. He had given in. He could never refuse the face. "I brought something for you," he said. He pulled out her Richard plushie from his bag.

"Richard!" Hermione cheered as she took the doll with her free hand.

Hagrid cautiously walked over and offered help to get Aldon to the infirmary. Aldon reluctantly agreed. Hagrid wrapped Aldon's arm around his neck and helped him walk to Hogwarts. Hagrid brought him to the infirmary, with Hermione following, and explained everything to Pomfrey. Pomfrey agreed to take care of Aldon and Hagrid said goodbye to Hermione before leaving. Hermione stayed with Aldon.

End of chap 13! hope ya like it! i will update VERY soon! please R&R! luv ya! =^^=