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Despite the calm expression on his handsome face, Cedric Diggory was absolutely terrified for the wellbeing of his girlfriend and soulmate. It had been eighteen hours since Hermione passed out in the middle of potions class and she had yet to open her eyes or doing anything that would indicated she was still alive. Of course a few simple spells done by madam Pomfrey told them she was indeed alive, she still looked dead at first glance. Her skin was near white and her lips a pale blue. When he reached out to hold her hand the coldness stunned him at first. She was freezing, colder than ice if that was even possible and the worst part was Cedric still felt as if her mind was cut off to him. It was a lot like an invisible rope between them had been cut. The former Hufflepuff had to admit that he felt oddly empty without her in his head.

"I just do not understand it Albus." The nurse came out of her office with the headmaster. She appeared worried and her brow was furrowed. "I've done every spell I can think of and yet they all come back as perfectly normal. Medically there is nothing wrong with Miss Granger."

Dumbledore sighed as he looked over in the direction of his top female student. "All we can do is wait for her to wake up on her own. Mr. Diggory, are you sure there is nothing else you can think of? Any clue as to what happened would be most helpful."

Cedric went over every detail in his mind and at first he thought nothing of it, but now he was wondering if there was a connection. "She complained of a headache this morning and I didn't think of it at the time, but a few minutes before she passed out, I was overcome with dizziness and the urge to vomit. Since then I have had a slight headache, but I honestly thought it was due to my worry over her current condition."

"Perhaps there is a connection." The headmaster of Hogwarts said before looking at madam Pomfrey. "If Mr. Diggory consents to it, I think it would be wise to get a sample of his blood as well as run the same tests you used on Miss Granger."

"Of course you have my permission to do whatever needs to be done." Reaching out with his left hand, Cedric caressed her ice cold cheek. "If there is a chance it will help her I'll do anything. What confuses me is the fact I am not in the same condition as Hermione. When I got burned during the first task last year she got one as well. When she came down with the flu this summer I did as well. How come I am not sick with whatever has effected her?"

"We won't know the answer to that question until we find out what is wrong." Dumbledore stated before looking at the wall as he got lost in thought. "Whatever the cause it cannot be good. Something is coming and all we do is try to prepare for it the best that we can."

"Sir," Cedric had suddenly been struck by fear when something occurred to him. "You do not think it has something to do with the fact I almost died last year because of the killing curse do you?"

"No, my belief is this is something else entirely." A wave of relief washed over the sandy haired boy when he heard the headmasters words. "If it were indeed an effect of the killing curse there would be some sort of evidence. What I need from you Mr. Diggory is a list of anything that has changed in your relationship. Even if it does not seem all that important you must add it to the list. The tiniest clue could give us the answers we seek."

Hogwarts nurse interrupted Cedric before he had a chance to reply. "He can do all of that after I run some tests. It shouldn't take more than an hour or so."

"Professor Dumbledore sir, do you think that you could ask Harry to come sit with her while I have these tests done? I would rather not leave her alone and I would feel better knowing someone was here with her incase she wakes up."

"Of course I can do that for you." Dumbledore agreed with a nod of his head. "I am sure Mr. Potter is extremely concerned for his friend. I am going to try and get in contact with an old friend of mine who may be of some help should the tests not give us any information. I will check back in after Poppy has gotten all of the results. Miss Granger is an amazingly strong woman Mr. Diggory. She has survived for this long and I am sure she will continue to surprise us. I am going to let you take time off from your shadowing until we know exactly what is happening. You are no good to anyone if you are distracted."

"Thank you headmaster." He replied before leaning down to press a kiss to the love of his life's forehead. "Come on Mione, you are a fighter and I know you can fight whatever this is. We've just recently found each other and there is no way I am letting you go. I didn't save your life at the World Cup only to lose you now."

Even though he had no idea, Hermione could hear everything he said. She was aware of her surroundings, but she couldn't move or speak to let everyone know. She had even tried to talk to her boyfriend through the mind link, but she couldn't make a connection. Something was blocking the path and because of that all she could do was lay there and hope Cedric knew she was there with him and she would find a way to come back. If anyone could do it then it would be Hermione Granger; she was the brightest witch of her age after all.

TBC...

AN: Hi everyone, I hope that you enjoyed this chapter and you know as always I would love to hear your thoughts on it. I do need your opinion on something for this story, I need someone, a male student, preferably the son of a death eater or dark wizard, who can be assigned with the task of getting close to Hermione and seducing her or the other way around and female for Cedric or both. Do not worry though because this is a Hermione and Cedric story. Oh and thanks to everyone for the understanding and get well wishes about my health.

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