I'm so sorry!

I meant to update yesterday, I don't know what happened! I guess I lost internet?

Oh well, I'll double up for today. That's my make up gift for you all. The next chapter will come up shortly after this one.

Without the students realizing it, winter was on its way. Nellie and the others readied themselves for the coming trip to Hogsmeade, with scarves, jackets and mittens, as the weekend was going to be a harsh one.

"Nellie, we're going to the Three Broomsticks, do you want to come?" Hermione called. Wanting to be anywhere but the cold, Nellie happily agreed, following the trio down to the pub.

"So, are you two going to Slughorn's Christmas party?" Harry asked the girls, receiving two nods. Ron turned away in annoyance.

"What's with Ron?" Nellie whispered in Hermione's ear.

"He thinks Slughorn's group is all we talk about," Hermoine whispered back.

"Well, it is," Ron muttered.

Hermione and Ron burst into argument, and after a while, Nellie lost interest in their conversation. She turned her gaze towards her brother.

So that's why he looked so familiar, Nellie thought. He looks like his father-my father. And the name Potter was so familiar because it was my own.

"I was going to ask you, Ron, but maybe I will ask McLaggen!" Hermione yelled in anger. Nellie and Harry got up, each pulling their friend away from the other.

"That Ron has been driving me crazy lately!" Hermione grunted, as the two walked towards Hogwarts, following two girls ahead of them.

"He's driven me crazy since I met him, Hermione," Nellie laughed before stopping in place.

Very close to Hermione and her echoed a loud shriek and a floating girl.

"Katie?" Hermione whispered. The girl flipped about before falling to the ground.

"What the-" Nellie started. The girls ran over to Katie's side.

Katie's eyes were wide open, yet they did not show consiousness. Turning around, they could see Hagrid running their way.

"What just happened here?"

Hermione told Hagrid the whole of the events. Picking up Katie in his arms, Hagrid went off ahead of the rest.

A week had passed. News spread about Katie Bell, and her residence in St. Mungo's.

Hermione was still angry with Ron, and kept away from the boys, leaving Nellie to console her.

The girls walked out towards the Quidditch field for Gryffindor's match against Slytherin one morning, Hermione with a bitter expression.

"You know, they're cheating. Ron is using that potion of Harry's to win the match." She grumbled.

"Well, we shall see what turns out," Nellie responded absentmindedly. Her thoughts were on the "mission" Voldemort had given her, and the conversation she had had with Draco some nights before.

"Nellie, I think I have a plan to get the Death Eaters in the school." Draco had said, looking around to see if anyone was there.

"What would that be?"

"There's a Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement. There's another in Borgin and Burke's. If they go through that one, they'll come out into the one here in the building."

"You really think this will work?"

"I tested it. I believe it will work." Draco stood up to leave, but Nellie stopped him.

"You were behind the curse on Katie, weren't you," Nellie asked silently.

"Nellie, I have my own reasons for my actions, and you don't need to be involved."

Sitting with Hermione, the two watched the match, paying attention mostly to Ron. Like Hermoine had stated, Ron was doing exceptionally well, and won Gryffindor the match. While the girls were happy for Gryffindor, they were angry with Ron and Harry for pulling off the stunt.

Later on, Hermoine ran off after Harry, who she found walking in the halls. Catching up, she saw Harry smirk as he pulled out a vial.

"I didn't use the potion. I just wanted Ron to think I had."

Hermione instantly apologized for her anger, and the three walked off towards GryffindorTower, where the inmates were praising Ron. One girl, Lavender Brown, pushed past the others, and hugged Ron tightly, giving him a kiss. Everyone cheered for the two.

Everyone except Hermione and Nellie.

Seeing her friend running out of the room, Nellie followed closely.

Hermione sat down outside, and Nellie sat beside her. Harry had also followed, and sat on Hermione's other side. Slowly, Hermione's head sunk, as she began to cry.

"I don't know why he's doing this, Hermione, but you don't deserve it," Nellie whispered softly.

"Nellie's right," Harry murmured. Nellie's eye's widened. This was possibly the first thing he had said that had no trace of an insult towards her. As the night progressed, the Potter siblings comforted their friend, while Ron remained oblivious.

I know, I know. Not the best chapter, and boring too. I guess I wasn't really feeling it...oh well.

Myraah out.