AN: Sorry guys it can't always be sunshine and rainbows in a story there needs to be some conflict. Some of the things in this chapter are dirtier than I would normally write. Like I said I don't do smut. Once again I am not JK Rowling.

I sleepily made my way down to the great hall my usual wedding magazine under my arm. Even though I was barely awake I was alert on edge even. Ever since school had started the Slytherins had been going after me every chance they got. I was so emotional I cried myself to sleep most of the time. Actually I almost was always crying these days. I usually had a much better hand on my emotions but after having the Slytherins whispered threats and hexes in the corridors I was slowly falling apart.

I walked into the great hall peering back and forth and carefully walked through the door. A sharp stinging hit my arm and I bit my lip to keep the gasp of pain in. Guess a Slytherin was already up. I quietly made my way to the Gryffindor table and flipped open my magazine. Professor Snape was looking at me and I nodded at him ad sat down. I marked things I liked but mostly I was looking for a dress. None of the ones I had found yet were right.

A pink paper airplane flew in front of me. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. It would be another vulgar comment from one of the Slytherins. I opened my eyes and paled.

Dearest mudblood,

You disgust me. Have you and the blood traitor had sex yet. You still look like a virgin to me. What would your little blood traitor say if you were no longer a virgin? Would he leave you if I did take it by force? Well here's hoping that you'll still be one when I get to you because I'm not the only one who wants to take it.

I love the fear I see in your eyes. It pleases me immensely that you are absolutely terrified every time you come into the great hall. Don't forget that I am always watching you sweet mudblood. And that you should be afraid because I will get you. Have a nice day.

A hand reached out a snatched the note from me. I turned paling to see Harry standing behind me his eyes livid.

"How long?" He asked his voice flat. I swallowed and poured myself a large cup of coffee.

"Since the start of Sirius and my engagement." I said drinking my coffee in one gulp.

"Why didn't you tell anyone?" He asked covering his face with his hand.

"It was something I needed to deal with on my own." I said shakily pouring myself another cup of coffee and drinking it.

"What if this guy actually tries something Hermione?" Harry asked running his hand through his hair.

"He's just bluffing." I said absently eating a piece of bacon.

"Even if this guy is bluffing Sirius has noticed." Harry shoved a piece of parchment across the table. I picked it up and quickly read it.

Harry,

Hermione seems to be keeping something big from me. Every time I ask her what's wrong she only says she's tired or that she's stressed about the wedding planning. Is she having second thoughts about everything? I'm at my wits end right now and have half a mind to come to Hogwarts to see what's wrong. Please tell me if you know anything. I'll be stopping by as Snuffles to watch during your qudditch try outs so you can tell me then.

Sirius

I didn't even realize I was crying until I saw the tear stains on the paper.

"Are you going to tell him?" I asked wiping my eyes.

"If you won't I will." He said. I nodded shakily and slipped the Slytherin note into my pocket instead of burning it like I usually did.

"You might even want to tell Dumbledore." Harry said running a hand through his hair.

"I don't want to be considered weak." I said absently drawing circles on the table.

"Your not weak you would be protecting yourself from potential harm." Harry said rubbing his eyes. "And Sirius would be devastated if he found out you kept something like this from him."

The next day passed faster than I would have liked. How was it then whenever your dreading something time moves much faster?

I went out to the quidditch pitch earlier than I usually would have keeping an eye out for any Slytherins. A large black dog was sitting in the middle of the stands his tail wagging. The sob was out before I could stop it and I ran towards Sirius as fast as I could. He transformed the moment he saw me and I jumped into his arms.

"Baby what's wrong?" He asked holding me close running his hand up and down my arm. "I know you've been hiding something from me. Please just tell me." I sobbed brokenly into his arms and he held me tight. It took him a full ten minutes to calm me down enough to speak.

"The Slytherins have been taunting me every chance they get." He continued to rub my arm soothingly but his voice was steely when he finally responded.

"How have they been taunting you?" He asked his voice soft.

"Sending me lewd and or threatening messages or hexes in the hall." My voice was thick but empty of any emotion.

"Do you have any of those notes?" He asked his voice dark. I reached into my pocket and pulled out the one I got yesterday. He growled darkly a moment later and stood up making me squeak in surprise.

"What are you doing?" I asked looking at him for the first time. His eyes were flat and dark.

"We're going to the headmaster." He said and grabbed my hand pulling me towards the school.