Hermione nodded ''Ginny, the diary possessed her when she wrote into it and read it, I herd from her.''
''Yes I also think that Voldomort may have divided his soul into several pieces the reason I believe he succeeded would be because of his Memory when viewing it, i found that Tom had said that Seven would be the most powerful magical number and as long as they are alive, he can not die.''
What else do you know sir'' Hermione asked trying to take everything in
''I think that the Horcrux most likely would be unique to the houses, objects that are personal or history even of value to him perhaps. I know that two have been destroyed the diary and the ring that belonged to...''
''Marvolo Gaunt his Grandfather on his father's side I read it in a book once, does that mean he would have had to kill him to bound is soul to the ring?'' she looked at him ''What of the last four sir and would they belong to the houses?''
''Yes I do believe the four remaining would be something from Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Gryffindor would not be one because the sword was the only thing of antique and Harry used it if you remember I do not know anything else that is all I know.'' he cleared his throat ''However it is all theoretical of course he may not have created a seventh one as I can not think of anything else of value or meaning.''
Hermione sighed she was still pale she didn't like to believe this ''So to destroy him you would have to destroy each one.''
''Yes then once all were gone he would be whole again and able to be killed''
Hermione nodded ''How would you destroy it anyway?''
''I don't know like I said I know nothing that's why I am letting Harry view the memories as well as my self, now I do believe you should be going do not worry about it I will figure it out.'' he smiled kindly at her he watched as she left his office he sat back when he was interrupted by Phineas.
''Not bad for a Mudblood she is very intelligent that one'' Phineas said looking at the Headmaster.
Albus nodded ''Yes she is, do not use that word Phineas. How quick did she figure it out exactly?''
''Oh it took her five minutes I think she read the book then took up pacing and spoke out loud pieced it all together. I may not like the girl but I don't' want to see her hurt she is to clever and intelligent.''
Albus shook his head ''It is nothing i assure you.'' he got up and headed down to the Great Hall
Hermione entered the hall she spotted Harry ''Well I figured it all out and it is not good news.''
Harry smiled at Hermione when she walked in however he frowned at her pale face he was shocked when she told him it wasn't good what she discovered ''Oh ok, were have you been.''
''Dumbledore want's me to be a helper to Professor Snape to brew potions for the Order or Infirmary he left the room and i looked through his library found what i needed and wanted before he came back in so we no longer have to break in.''
Harry was shocked at Hermione ''You can't work with that git he is a death eater you can't trust him''
'Yes harry i do trust him Professor Dumbledore does then so do i Harry i don't think he is evil i think he is on our side not that i will let my guard down around him i am not stupid however this is handy for me i can brew us potions should we need them.''
Harry shook his head ''I don't trust him Mione.''
''I do and that's the end of it i will be careful so don't' worry and you my dear brother are going to be learning Occlumancy i am teaching you how to do it i won't be mean either but you need it and it will help you with nightmares,'' she shot him a huge smile and chuckled when she heard him groan. Hermione pulled some food in front of her, she didn't eat loads, but ate some when Ginny asked her something she smiled.
''Hey Mione you still coming to Bill and Fleur's wedding?''
''Of course I am wouldn't miss it in the world.'' she smiled at her red headed friend she totally blanked Ron for the rest of the Dinner.''
After dinner saw Ron joining both Harry and Hermione's rooms. Hermione felt awkward but she pushed it aside this was more important to them.
Harry smiled at Hermione he could feel the awkwardness as well ''Ok so what have you learnt.''
Hermione took on a pinched look she sat down opposite the boys ''Ok you are not going to like this.'' she took a deep breath ''ok the spell that was used on you Harry is known as the rebirth spell Blood of thy father I believe that this ritual that was performed was easier because he was already alive thanks to a Horcrux.''
Harry frowned ''A Horcrux? And he used this along with my blood to ensure he was brought back to life.'' he had gone a little pale
Hermione nodded ''Yes i will tell you what the book said about a Horcrux it said.'' she took another deep breath. ''A Horcrux is known as the darkest of dark magic because it can split a soul and encase its self onto another object so that if the person who created one should be killed his soul would remain enabling him to still survive. It is known as being darker than dark magic because of the way a Horcrux is made the way to make one is cruel a soul shouldn't be split they are not meant to it would take the ultimate evil and act. To create one all one needs to do is Murder then a bit of your soul will be ripped away and remain earthbound.
Harry and Ron both paled by the time she had finished telling them what it was exactly when Ron spoke ''So you can't kill him then?''
Hermione rolled her eyes ''Yes listen would you, of course he can be killed But first all the Horcrux he has created needs to be destroyed only once all are gone he can be killed.
Harry raised his eyebrow at Hermione ''Mione you said all how many are we talking exactly? do we even know what they look like? what they are? Or where?''
Hermione sighed ''It is rumored that he created seven of them, it also believed that they would be something of value to him or an antique.'' she took up pacing ''apparently they could be something belonging to the four Houses Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Gryffindor now we all know Gryffindor isn't one as the only antique item that has value would be the sword of Gryffindor and Harry used that in second year so just from the three others.''
''Ok so there are seven out there.'' Harry said focusing on Hermione.
''No two have been destroyed, the diary was one and a ring that belonged to Voldomort's Grandfather on his father's side Marvolo Gaunt.'' she smiled a little ''You destroyed the Diary in second year and Professor Dumbledore destroyed the ring that is all I know so there are four remaining I do not know if he managed to make the seven like he wanted to.'' she finally sat down on the couch next to Harry all three of them sat in silence letting everything sink in.
Another ten minutes went by when Harry turned to Hermione and asked ''Do we know what the antiques could be? and do we know where they are hiding?''
HermIone shook her head ''No i do not know where they are? if I was a madman, I would hide them somewhere safe that no one would find to make sure they stay alive. i have a feeling that one may be Nagini and then Voldomort himself as for the other three I do not know.'' she sighed ''Im sorry Harry I tried so hard to search it all up.''
Harry grabbed Hermione's hand and smiled ''It's fine Mione it isn't your fault without this information we would be stuck, but at least we can plan things now like how to find them.'' he slowly turned to Hermione and Ron ''I think we may have to go search for these Horcrux. and Malfoy is up to something i do not trust him.''
Hermione sighed ''I don't think Malfoy is doing anything as for Searching them we should think on it more don't rush into it i will do some more research to see if we can find what is an antique and may be of value from our remaining houses.'' she smiled ''Besides wait till we are closer to the summer before we decide anything.''
Harry sighed but nodded ''Yes ok fine, your right.''
Ron sat there ''Well if we do have to look for them then i will come with you guys.'' he looked at Hermione ''Mione I'm sorry''
Hermione looked up at Ron and shook her head 'No Ron save it i don't care anymore i will get along with you because we need you and the three of us are in this together but we are no longer friends i can not forgive you.''
Ron opened his mouth in shock ''You won't give me a second chance.''
''No i gave you more than a second chance you have had more like six chances.'' Hermione got up and walked to her bedroom she sat on her bed and stared at the ceiling.
Harry sat there and watched as Hermione walked off into her room, he looked at Ron and shook his head ''Nice one idiot.''
Ron looked at Harry ''she gone a bit overboard though don't' you think.''
Harry glared at him ''Just because I am talking to you don't mean I forgive you.'' he shook his head ''You were cruel today I never thought someone could be that hurtful you claim to love her, care for her and yet you hurt her more that Malfoy or anyone else ever could.''
''Yeah but she has been insulted loads of times by others like Malfoy.''
''Your not getting it Ron. it doesn't matter if they call her a Mudblood, bookworm or other mean hurtful things they hurt but not much she is used to it but to hear it from someone who is supposed to love or care for you can be heart breaking and painful how would you feel if you were in Mione's place right now and i made fun of you having no money or not being popular you wouldn't like it you would be hurt.''
Ron sat there in shock but when he thought of it he sighed he knew he was being a right git to her but he couldn't help it and he still can't help but feel like he hasn't done anything bad ''She will forgive me eventually.''
Harry shook his head ''I don't know to be honest i have never seen her this hurt nor certain i think you have just blown seven years almost eight years of friendship.''
Ron looked at Harry in disbelief he didn't like the thought of Hermione never talking to him again he needed her she belonged to him ''What can i do to make her forgive me.''
''You can't make her do anything Ron. but you could try being supportive of her decisions from now on and keep all insult to your self don't be too forward just be grateful for now that she will even bother with you.''
Ron nodded ''i can do that, i can be supportive.''
Harry decided to test him ''Ok then you can be supportive with this new situation involving Mione. i have accepted it not that i like it but I trust her judgement.''
Ron raised his eyebrow at him ''What are you talking about.''
''Hermione is going to be helping Snape with Potions for the Order or the infirmary witch ever he chooses, she is going to be spending time with him, it does come in handy for us, though she has access to ingredients plus Dumbledore was the one who asked her.'' He looked at Ron and counted down three, two...'' he didn't even get to one.
Ron stood up ''why lie Harry is this some sick joke some test to see if i can be supportive snape and Mione.'' He was getting redder by the second.
''I'm not joking Ron i wouldn't joke about this i don't like it either but i love Mione and she trusts him and Dumbledore does he was the one who asked her to become his assistant of sorts and she is happy that's all i want.''
''I won't allow it. Snape is a DEATH EATER he can't be trusted.'' Ron yelled
Harry stood up now he didn't like the way Ron was phrasing things and he raised his voice a little ''She can do what she want's Ron it has nothing to do with us she is an adult old enough to make her own decisions and mind up and i trust her judgement Mione wouldn't do this unless she knew everything and she will always be on guard around him and Mione is her own person.''
He watched as Ron grabbed his bag and then stormed out of the room slamming the portrait on his way out he shook his head he would never grow up these last few months and beginning of this year he has realised just how childish Ron could be and he didn't want ot be seen like that anymore he was even putting a bit more effort into his work he had Hermione to thank for that he guessed he liked being treated like an adult he could tell the difference with how he is treated to Ron.