Hey everyone. I'm so sorry for updating so late, so busy with school and everything and stressing so much with my Thesis paper. Thanks for reading the first chapter. I was so happy to see the number of people who read the first chapter. Well, I don't want to keep you waiting any longer. Here's the second chapter.

Hermione's POV

Ughhh. I feel so numb. I tried to recall what happened before I felt like this. Then the memories were flooding back to me:

A red light passed Ron's head by merely an inch. We turned around to see who casted the spell. It was Rodolphus Lestrange and 2 other Death Eaters whom I didn't recognize.

He was ranting about the death of his wife and how he would continue the mission of Voldemort by starting with us. Several spells were thrown and Harry was able to hit 1 Death Eater with a blasting charm.

Several spells have continued to be thrown at each other and Harry and Ron were hit with a Stunning Spell.

I got furious, even more furious than how I felt with Malfoy in 3rd year. I don't know what happened after that. Strangely, my body and mouth seemed to have a mind of its own as I was no longer aware of my actions and words. I didn't know what I was doing but soon, I blacked out.

I slowly opened my eyes to see where I was. I seem to be in the Hospital Wing. I tried to get up and look around to see who else was there. Madame Pomfrey rushed towards me and told me to stay still. I obeyed as my body still felt numb. I tried turning my head to see my two best friends sleeping.

"Madame Pomfrey, how long have I been out?" I asked our school Healer.

"About 4 days, dear" she replied, "The other two were waiting for you to wake up so you could go back to the Burrow. Everyone else left for home but they insisted in staying with you until you wake up."

'4 days!' I thought to myself, 'How's that even possible?!'

"Hermione! You're finally awake!" I heard Ron. Harry stretched his arms upward while yawning to get out of his sleepiness.

"No Ron, I'm still asleep," I replied sarcastically, hearing Harry laugh at my reply to Ron, "Are we the only ones left here?" I asked.

"Yea, apart from the teachers," Harry replied, "What happened 'Mione? You scared us to death" pointing to himself and Ron.

"I don't know, all I remember was that I got furious, that's all," I replied.

"Well, you can't have only been furious and then blackout and wake up after what, 4 days?!"

"I don't know, I'm sorry for making you worry," I replied.

"It's alright, as long as you're finally well," Harry finally said.

"Madame Pomfrey, when am I allowed to leave?" I asked the tired looking Healer before she retreated to her quarters.

"You're fine to leave now, dear, and Professor McGonagall wishes to speak with you before you leave," she replied.

"Thank you and may I ask one more question? Who brought me here?"

"He asked me not to tell you, I'm sorry Ms. Granger."

"It's alright," I replied and she retreated to her quarters.

"I wonder what McGonagall wants to talked to you about…" Ron said.

"Well, I'll be finding that out later," I said.

I started preparing myself and headed for the room of the Head Mistress. I didn't know why but I have this strange feeling that I won't exactly enjoy this conversation I'm gonna have with McGonagall.

When I reached the door, I opened it slowly to find the Head Mistress talking to Kingsley Shacklebolt. I was about to step back when I was called for by McGonagall.

"Miss Granger," McGonagall said.

"Yes, Professor?" I replied.

"Please be seated, we have to discuss several important matters,"

"Yes professor,"

As I sat down, I started feeling more intense at what the Head Mistress wanted to discuss with me. "Miss Granger, I am sorry to inform you, but after further investigation," she seemed to hesitate at what she was about to say next, "a set of Aurors have found your parents in your house, killed by Death Eaters."

Tears were rolling down my eyes," Professor, this must've been a mistake," I tried negating, "I've Obliviated their memory so that they won't be harmed or tracked by Voldermort's Death Eaters."

"It's no mistake, Miss Granger," she tried to reply calmly, "The Aurors have found their bodies in your house in London,"

"No! This is impossible! How could have those Death Eaters tracked my parents?"

"We have no idea how this was possible, Miss Granger," Kingsley replied, "We've tried looking for possible reasons how and we could say that Voldemort might have asked his Death Eaters to kill them right after you left your home, their bodies were analyzed dead at the date of the Marriage of the Eldest Weasley child."

McGonagall's POV

I felt so sorry for this bright witch sitting in front of me. She has just been informed of the death of her parents and I would say that it seems like a million bricks were thrown at you. She has just been through a lot of situations where death occurred, due to the war, but I think that this would've been the most devastating news for her.

She was sobbing greatly and it kills me to see a smart, talented witch like her to feel terribly down.

"Hermione dear," I tried to comfort her, "Please don't blame yourself, nobody would've ever wanted this,"

"No Professor," she replied, "If I brought them to the Order, they would've been protected,"

Suddenly, a multi-colored aura started surrounding the witch before me. Her hands were in a ball of fist which showed her great anger.

"Ms. Granger," I heard the portrait of Albus Dumbledore behind me say, "Everything happens for a reason, don't blame yourself for any event you never expected to happen,"

She seemed to have calmed a little bit down after the wise words of the late Head Master and the aura around her has disappeared, "Thank you for the advice, Professor," she replied, "May I be excused?"

I nodded my head to indicate that she may leave. As the door closed and as I heard her footsteps nearing the end of the staircase, Shacklebolt wished to be excused as well so I allowed him to leave. As he apparated, I turned to the portrait behind me and asked, "Did you see-"

"Yes, Minerva," Albus replied, "I did see the aura that was surrounding her, which indicated that she was angry, or upset, I believe."

"Do you think she is…?" I asked.

"We have to wait before we jump further into conclusions, we must first find out about her REAL parents to see what may happen to her and what she truly is," he replied.

"I hope we can do this quickly, though I don't want to bombard the girl of her true identity,"

"Yes, we must be patient,"

"She is indeed intelligent enough to understand everything that is happening around her so I hope it won't take so much time."

"As you said Minerva, she is very intelligent indeed for her not to understand, all we need is patience."

"Speaking of patience, I will need a lot of that in fixing the castle," I tried changing the topic.

"Well then, you better start if you don't want to open classes late," Albus replied jokingly.

"Yes, if you were here, I'd make you do all the work, though it would've been a piece of cake for you, and besides, it will really take time if we fix this castle the Muggle way,"

"Hehehe, I have my ways," then he laughed heartily

I found it awkward hearing him laugh again. It seemed like ages ago since the last time I heard him laugh. I found it warm though.

"Well, I must get ready." I said after the awkward silence, "I will be having a meeting with the other teachers down the Great Hall."

He nodded, understanding what I must do.

I left the room as quiet as possible.

Draco's POV

It has been 5 days since the last time I saw her, the girl I love. 5 days since I brought her to the Hospital Wing. I asked Madame Pomfrey not to tell her I was the one who brought her there. I wanted to stay there and be with her while she's unconscious due to strained power and energy.

I have seen the same power from Blaise during 2nd year when he got pissed off with Millicent for hurting Hermione, someone I never thought he'd care about, though he never became unconscious. I still remember our conversation that time:

"Blaise, what happened?" I asked my friend.

"I'm sorry," he replied, "but I have to protect her from anyone who hurts her."

"Why? It's not like she's anyone important to you, is she?"

"But she is Draco! She's my…" then he paused.

"What, what is she?" I asked.

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you." He looked down sadly.

"Why?!" I asked dumbfounded.

"I just can't!"

"Why did I see an aura around you, when you were angry?" I asked

"What aura? I have no idea what you're talking about" he replied.

"Oh, ok never mind."

Back then, I thought I was just seeing things, but now that I witnessed it again, but this time even worse, I realized that it was a serious matter, especially since it concerned the girl I truly love. I, Draco Lucius Malfoy, no longer care about what people will say about me if I date a Muggleborn. As long as she accepts me, I won't care about what others would say.

So that's the end of the second chapter. I hope you'll try to bear with me because I'm really quite busy with all my school work and everything. Anyway, I'll be very happy to read your reviews. I'll try to update very soon .