Harry and Ron both looked at each other and then back to Hermione when Harry spoke up ''I suppose she does have a point Ron, I mean thinking about it Now I would have to agree with Hermione, he just hides it well.''
Ron didn't want to believe it, but he figured that he would have to ''Yeah ok, so how are we going to get into his office exactly?''
Hermione bit her bottom lip in thought ''We need a distraction of some sort. Something that will need his immediate attention and he will have to be out of his office I will need Harry's cloak and map of so I can keep a look out.''
''I think your forgetting the paintings?'' Ron pointed out
Hermione shook her head ''I will be under the cloak they won't know who it is besides I think this is what he want's. Did he tell you not to inform us Harry?''
''No I asked if I could tell you both he just said that I should be careful what I say and that at least you can keep a secret that was all he said.''
Hermione grinned ''Point proven he knew you would tell us more so me and he knows that I will research it and put it together so I am sure he will deal with it and this will prove it if anything.''
Harry was thinking about what Hermione was saying and the more he thought about it he knew Hermione was right again and he didn't like that he was being manipulated and used nor that his friends were as well no matter how much he cared for him he hated to admit it but he was being used it hurt him but he figured that he would have to deal with it but not allow him to know that he was aware of his ways he would just be more careful. ''Ok so what are we going to do to make a distraction?''
Hermione shook her head ''I don't know, but for now just think of ideas I still need to try the library this would be my last resort if I don't find anything anyway Ron you need to get back to Gryffindor Tower it's curfew in a minute me and Harry got to do out patrols.''
Ron nodded and stood up he walked out of the room with both Harry and Hermione he headed straight while they took the right to begin the patrols.
''So, would you like to be my dance partner at the ball seeing as I am not taking anyone and Ron is being a prat so we can go together and have a laugh?''
Hermione smiled at Harry ''I would like that. And besides, we don't need Ron to have fun?''
Harry grinned ''Nope come on lets go.
Harry looked at Hermione and then he then pointed out some movement in the corridor he watched as Hermione told him to be quiet they snuck up alongside the wall when they looked around the corner they were shocked by what they were seeing they could here whispering.
''Yes he is aware, I have a feeling that he would have told the other two.''
''of course he would not clever enough to work it out alone.'' the man sneered
''Now you know that isn't true she is a big part in this you know that.''
Harry was shocked when he turned to Hermione and whispered ''What is Dumbledore talking about with Snape?''
Hermione shook her head ''I don't know it sounds like they are talking about us?'' she strained her self to listen to what was being said
''You are a fool, they are children what makes you think that if they figure this out they will know what to do Potter is useless as well as Wesley and Granger well she is just insufferable this is a suicide mission Albus and you know it.''
''Severus'' Albus said to him in a slight tone that sounded like a warning and reprimand ''This will happen. And it is not up for discussion now just make sure everything is planned for when the time comes I think with Miss Granger aware something will happen soon.''
''Fine. But don't say I didn't warn you when it goes wrong.'' He pulled his cloak around him and stalked the other way
Hermione noticed Dumbledore turn to walk towards them so she quickly pulled Harry back and into an empty classroom and held her finger to her lips as she waited for the footsteps to disappear she let out a breath.
Harry was shocked and confused with what he was hearing and it just answered and proved Hermione was right they were being used ''Bloody hell you were right.''
Hermione knew it would hurt him as he was the only one Harry could look up to ''Yes again we are being used but what does Snape have to do with it? Why would the headmaster be talking to him telling him to prepare? And what are they preparing for exactly?'' Hermione was confused and curious.
Harry shook his head ''I don't know but he is a death eater how can he trust him in the first place? now I know why Sirius never listened to Dumbledore, he often told me things are not what they seem.''
Hermione went over and Hugged Harry ''I know. I miss him to you know I am sorry you never go to know him much.''
Harry sighed ''Yeah I know, it's just I feel like I am to blame for his death I got him killed and I could have lost you.''
''Yes but you never I am here and this is not your fault Sirius would come regardless he wouldn't let you face them on your own and he wouldn't want you to blame your self he died doing protecting you and doing something important.''
Harry pulled back ''Yeah your right so shall we continue on our rounds then?''
Hermione smiled and they both exited the empty classroom they headed down the corridor where both Professor Snape and Dumbledore was standing only moments ago the rest of the patrol seemed to be going ok they were on the next floor when Hermione spotted two students and to her and Harry's dismay one of them was a Gryffindor ''Five points from Gryffindor and another Five points from Hufflepuff now get to your rooms right now you know these halls are not safe at this time of night.'' she watched as the third year student's take off as fast as their legs would allow them ''Bloody hell at least hide if your going to be snogging in the halls.''
Harry laughed ''Never mind that, a Gryffindor and a Hufflepuff seriously?''
Hermione laughed ''Oh I know I shudder to think what their kids would turn out like. Imagined a Gryff and Slytherin or even Hufflepuff and Slytherin now that would make a hilarious combination.''
Harry laughed even harder as well as scrunching his nose up at the thought ''Eww don't Mione that's just gross.''
Hermione and Harry just turned around the corner only for her to hit into something solid the force knocked her back luckily Harry caught her she cursed ''Ahh Fuck, thanks' Harry, Bloody hell idiot shouldn't you be in your common room!'' however she soon stopped when she raised her eyes she spotted a pair of black boots she instantly froze she moved her eyes up only for them to lock onto a pair of black ones she gulped.
''Well I am surprised to hear such Language, five points for not watching where you were going Miss Granger.''
Harry bristled he hated Snape ''You can't do that! It was an accident.'' he snapped, he was still pissed wondering what Snape and Dumbledore were talking about.
Severus looked from Hermione and glared at Harry ''Another Five points for your cheek, Mr Potter.''
Hermione noticed that Harry was about to say something else so she grabbed him by the arm ''Sorry Professor Snape I was not watching where I was going and I didn't see you there.'' she bowed her head and dragged Harry along with her before he would say anything and get them a detention or another point deduction.
Harry muttered under his breath ''Bloody git, how dare he speak to you like that. He was the one lurking it was an accident.''
Hermione shook her head ''Harry it's ok to leave it I wasn't looking where I was going and it was obvious we would bump into him, he was talking with Dumbledore not so long ago now shut it and lets finish our patrols.'' she whispered to him but they were both unaware that Severus Snape had heard all of it.
Another twenty points and two detentions later found Harry and Hermione back in their Common room, lounging on the sofa ''Well that was eventful?''
Harry chuckled ''Yeah tell me about it, hey Mione I think you should break up with Ron.''
Hermione looked at Harry in surprise, she was thinking about that not so long ago ''I don't know I gave him another chance and he hasn't done anything wrong.''
''Yeah but you don't seem to suit being a couple'' he said looking her in the eyes.
''I suppose your right he said he loves me, but I don't' think I love him like that I think I see him as a friend too much I love him, but not as a girlfriend should.''
Harry smiled ''Exactly and I like the idea at first but all you have done is argue. I mean you argued when you were just friends, but being together you were worse.''
Hermione chuckled ''I Suppose your right I will finish it tomorrow with him just remain friends I hope he will anyway.''
Harry kissed Hermione on the cheek ''Of course he will he's our friend he will just strop no doubt for a little while and then all will be forgotten''
Hermione looked sad ''I hope your right Harry because things are getting heated the war is raging on and I think we will be at war by the end of the year we will need him with us.''
Harry sat there in thought she was right this could be their last ever time talking and laughing the war could hit at the end of the year and he, Hermione or even Ron could die he didn't like the thought of that he shook his head ''I know, but he will help I am sure of it and if he doesn't then we will be just fine with out him.'' he got up and pulled Hermione with him ''Come on lets go to bed more we got Potions and COMC after that we are going to need all the rest we can get.''
Hermione chuckled ''Yeah I guess so, and I need to go to the library tomorrow start looking in some books.''
Harry laughed ''So what you usually do then?''
Hermione hit him in the arm ''Shut up. Besides, if I didn't go there all the time I wouldn't have any idea what Dumbledore was talking about would I.'' she poked her tongue out at him and went into her room, shutting the door behind her she lay in her bed she turned over and pulled out a letter form her bedside table she looked at the fancy writing of her mothers she felt tears streaming down her face.
Hermione,
I hope you are safe, I do wish you would come home it would be a lot more safe than where you are now. I know things were said, but it was in the heat of the moment your Father didn't mean what he said he was just stressed from work he is your father Hermione, he just said it out of anger he didn't mean to hurt you or me, I hope you forgive us I love you darling, I am so proud of you do not let this inter fear with your school work write to me soon let me know you are safe at least seeing as you won't come home I miss you.
Love Mum x