AN: YOU LIKED THE STORY. OMG, I'M SO HAPPY.
Erm, I mean… Hey peeps, TGWWS here with chapter 2 of Hermione's Secret. I'm so glad you guys liked it. I was inundated with PM's saying you wanted it to continue it, so here it is.
Before we continue, I'm so sorry that Growing Old hasn't been updated. Unfortunately, my computer decided to play a trick and delete the chapter, so I'll have to retype everything in the chapter.
Anyway, this chapter sees Hermione's and Harry's relationship take off in third year, with no danger from Voldermort in this chapter, and a stray Terminator has eyes for Ron. (THANKS FOR THE PROMPT, HarmonyFan4eva).
So, without further ado, here is Chapter 2.
You all know I don't own HP OR Terminator, so there's no need for disclaimers. HERE WE GO.
Hermione's Secret
Chapter 2 (Lavender's Secret)
"HARRY" came the shriek from the Gryffindor common room. Ron was upstairs in the boy's dormitories working on his Potions essay. But whilst he was doing his potions essay, he was listening to all the commotion from the couple downstairs, who happened to be his best friends, Harry Potter & Hermione Grainger. The two had been dating since early in their second year, and has been growing ever since. Ginny, Ron's sister who's had a crush on Harry, even said that they were the perfect match for each other. It was a Friday night, around about 8pm, where most of the Gryffindor's were out walking the Hogwarts grounds, leaving Gryffindor Tower all to the Golden Trio, as Ron thought of them. This meant that Harry and Hermione could have some privacy. Ron stayed the first time, for two minutes before he legged it upstairs. He gave them their privacy.
I wish that I could be that happy, he thought. Recently, most of his mates have been following Harry's example and getting girlfriends. He, however, has had no luck with the ladies yet. However, there was one lady that he did have the hots for. Lavender Brown. She had only started this year, as she'd recently moved house from Ireland. Ron had instantly become smitten with her, and was glad she was put into Gryffindor. She had made acquaintances with the Trio, but had yet to hang around with anyone except Hermione. Apparently, they were cousins, and who was Ron to argue? He sat there, thinking about Lavender, before remembering about his Potions essay and putting his headphones in, draining out the noise made by Harry & Hermione.
"Wow, Harry. You're getting better every day!" exclaimed Hermione Grainger, who had just finished one of her snogging sessions with her boyfriend Harry Potter. Her hair was a mess and she was breathless. Who knew kissing Harry Potter would make her run out of air? "Well, I do have a great teacher" came the reply from Harry, who just lay on the couch with her in his arms. Ever since third year started, they lived for this moment every single day, where they would just concentrate on each other, and blank out the outside world. Hermione even turned off her communication relay so Skynet couldn't monitor her. Harry was her main focus. Plus, turning it off preserved her battery life until she could recharge it in her sleep. Right now though, Hermione just snuggled into Harry, placing her head on his chest, while he hugged her, never wanting her to leave.
"I've noticed something different about Ron. He seems to be interested in Lavender" came Harry's voice, breaking Hermione out of her thought process. "I've seen that too. But Lavender has no interest in Ron. Just you and me. That's why she was sent here" Hermione replied. Ever since Harry & Hermione got together, Skynet sent ANOTHER Terminator back to monitor then, because unfortunately, Snape couldn't do it. Lavender was the Terminator in question, and her mission was to help Hermione complete the mission, but blend in as well. "I know, but it COULD happen. I mean, look at us, and Jameron" Harry said.
"Jameron?" Hermione asked, looking at Harry with question in her eyes.
"Yeah. John and Cameron"
"You've given them a couple name?"
"What's wrong with that?"
"Nothing. So, what's our couple name?"
"Harmony"
"I like it"
Just then, Lavender walked into the room. "Been looking for you two love birds" she said, a smirk on her lips. "I hope you kept it PG?" This caused Harry & Hermione to blush. "Thanks for answering that. Anyway, school's secured. Kept the T-800 on patrol along with Snape, Flitwick and Dumbledore. Nothing's getting past them" she explained proudly. Hermione just smiled.
"Well, the students are heading back, so I think it's bed for all of us" Lavender started. Hermione turned to look at the clock. It read 9pm. "Lavender's right, love. We need to get our sleep for tomorrow, otherwise we won't have the strength to do this again for longer" she whispered seductively into Harry's ear. Harry just nodded. It was at this point that Ron came down in his pyjama's, and saw Lavender. Harry paid close attention to Ron, while Hermione studied her Terminator compatriot. Ron was trying not to obviously stare at Lavender, but Harry could see he was checking her out. Hermione noticed that Lavender was secretly using up 75% percent of her operating power to check Ron out, but also not make it seem obvious. After a few seconds, Ron spoke. "Harry, you coming to bed, mate. I just want to be asleep before everyone else comes in" he said. Harry nodded. "I'll be up in a minute" he replied, after which Ron left. Lavender said her goodnights before heading up to the girl's dormitories.
"Were they just checking each other out?" Harry asked.
"Yes, they were" Hermione replied. "They're attracted to each other"
"Brilliant deduction, Sherlock" Hermione slapped him on the arm. He faked pain "Ow"
"Just because I'm your protector/girlfriend doesn't mean I can't slap you"
"Yes, it does. It results in mission failure for denting my confidence" Harry grinned.
"Bastard" she smiled.
"I've got an idea. It's Saturday tomorrow so we don't have lessons, so we'll use this to get Ron and Lavender together. Hopefully, we'll get them together by Sunday"
"Harry, that's a brilliant idea. I'll meet you in The Great Hall at 7am, and we'll discuss our plan of action then"
"This is gonna be good"
"Right then. We best be off to bed. I love you, 'Mione"
"I love you too, Harry"
Harry kissed Hermione on the lips, and they both went to their respective dormitories for the night.
Saturday arrived, and all the students, except Harry and Hermione, were out of Hogwarts, seeing the Chudley Cannons were in Hogsmead. Ron and Lavender were there as well. This gave them the entire morning in the Great Hall to themselves. They were having lunch, whilst planning how to get Ron and Lavender together whilst they had peace and quiet. "I've just had a brilliant idea!" Harry exclaimed suddenly, making Hermione jump. "What's the idea?" she asked, putting her orange juice on the table. "Lavender and Ron both like a romantic setting, don't they?" Harry asked. Hermione nodded her head. "What if we set up a romantic evening near Hagrid's hut, so that they're away from the school, but not technically off school grounds?" Harry explained. Hermione just smiled. "Mr Potter, I never knew you could be so romantic!" she whispered seductively. Harry just leaned in and kissed her on the lips. "Well, I think your programming has a few files missing, Miss Grainger" he whispered back. She gave up trying to be civil and threw herself at Harry, starting up one of their famous make-out sessions.
That night, after round 2 of make-out sessions, they put the plan into action. Hermione wrote two notes: One to Ron from Lavender, and one to Lavender from Ron. They said:
I have something I need to say to you.
Meet me near Hagrid's Hut tonight at 7pm.
Yours
Hermione put the relevant name in. Because Hermione was a Terminator, she could pull off both of their signatures and writing styles perfectly. Once that was done, they got one each. Harry had Ron's note, and Hermione had Lavender's. They would give the notes to their recipients on the afternoon, and keep them away from each other at all costs. If needed, they would involve Snape, but they both hoped that it didn't come to that. Then they headed to bed.
Sunday came and the duo put their plan into action. Harry had distracted Ron with a conversation about Quidditch and Hermione had distracted Lavender with a conversation about upgrades. It was around about 1pm when they decided to hand the notes over.
Ron was stunned. "She wants to meet me? Tonight? Hagrid's Hut?" he said, making Harry laugh. "You sound just like a robot" he said. "Better not be a Terminator" he joked. Ron had gone along with Harry and Hermione to the cinema in the summer to see Terminator 2. It was good, but Hermione seemed to be a little bit offended at the film. "Yes, Ron. You can wait until then, can't you?" Harry asked, trying to keep his laughter at bay. He was a little bit offended, on Hermione's behalf, but he didn't show it. "Well then, better start getting ready then" Ron said, smirking. Harry instantly got the joke. It was about Ginny, and how long she took to get ready for a date with Dean. "You'll be ready in three quarters of the time that she takes" he replied. Unfortunately, none of them saw Draco Malfoy hiding in the bushes, and he wasn't happy.
Lavender was shocked. "Did you tell Ron that I'm in love with him?" she asked, giving Hermione the famous "I'll kill you" look. "No, me and Harry just figured it out by ourselves. The way you both look at each other gave it away. Harry just encouraged him" Hermione replied. "Plus, you never told us you actually loved him. That's all you" she added. "I could've been checking if he was a threat" Lavender said. "You weren't, though. I know how you operate. I'm a superior model to you, remember?" Hermione fought back her laughter when saying this. "Well then, I'd better go get ready" Lavender said, before walking off back into the castle.
7pm rolled round, and Ron arrived to see Lavender waiting for him. "Sorry I'm late, Harry kept me back for a minute" he said shyly as he headed over to the picnic blanket that was next to Hagrid's Hut. Hermione and Harry had snuck out of Potions to set it up. Ron couldn't help but notice how gorgeous Lavender was. She was wearing a beautiful red dress that went down to her knees. "So, what did you call me here for?" he asked. Lavender looked shocked, but instantly she knew what had happened. Harry and Hermione had set her up on a date with Ron. But she didn't know that Malfoy had been lying in wait.
"She called you here to tell you that she's MY girlfriend, so would you kindly piss off?" he said, coming out of his hiding place. Ron was shocked, and so was Lavender. "I'm not your girlfriend, you Slytherin git. I will never be yours" Lavender said, trying to hide her shock that Malfoy liked her. She didn't like him. She hated him. She had also considered him a threat to the mission, and when the time was right, she would terminate him. "Well then, if I can't have you, no-one can. I'll start by killing this ginger prick" he said, drawing his wand and pointing it at Ron. "Avada kedavra" he said, with the spell aimed at Ron. Ron managed to deflect it, but it hit Lavender instead, knocking her to the ground. She lay there for 5 seconds, before getting back up to her feet.
"STUPIFY" came Harry's voice as he stunned Malfoy, whilst Hermione rushed to Lavender's side, where Ron was currently shocked. Two seconds later, Dumbledore and Hagrid were at the scene. They had heard the killing curse and had rushed to the scene. Dumbledore instantly disarmed Draco, before Hagrid restrained him. "Mr Malfoy, I should have you expelled for this, but I believe that education comes first. You'll be spending the rest of your time in Hogwarts with Professor McGonagall, and if I ever see you outside your common room, then I will expel you. Do you understand?" Dumbledore said angrily. Malfoy nodded, scared, before he was escorted to McGonagall's office by Flitwick and the T-800, who had come to assist. Dumbledore just nodded at the four third-year students, before catching up with Flitwick and Hagrid.
"How is she still alive?" Ron asked Harry. He looked at Hermione, who nodded. "I think you need to know. Remember when we went to see Terminator 2? You remember how offended Hermione was? That's because her and Lavender are Terminators. Skynet is real, but the movies made up that Skynet wants to destroy humanity. It's the opposite. It was created to save humanity. That's how Lavender survived the killing curse. She isn't human, so she's immune to it. Hermione is the same. I only found out when Voldermort sent a Terminator to kill me last year. Skynet sent Hermione back to protect me, but it was her decision to date me. It should be your decision if Lavender wants to date you, and right now, those chances are high" Harry explained to Ron, who nodded. "Wait, why didn't you tell me you were attacked by a Terminator?" Ron asked. Harry just looked at Ron. "You did hear the loud nuclear blast, right?" Harry asked Ron, who just shrugged. "Hogwarts is sound-proofed during lesson time. No wizards or witches can hear anything during class time. Did you forget that fact?" Ron explained to Harry, before he rushed over to Lavender's side, where Hermione had been tending to her. He saw metal under her skin where Draco's spell had hit her, and knew Harry was telling the truth. Hermione left them alone and went to Harry. "Why didn't you tell me you were a Terminator, Lavender?" Ron asked. "Because I didn't want to scare you away. I love you, Ron. That's me speaking, not my programming. I didn't want you to know because if you did, you'd have run away from me." Lavender started, tears starting to form in her eyes.
"Can you do that?" Harry whispered to Hermione.
"Yes, you idiot. Can we watch this love confession in peace or do I have to cast Silencio?" Hermione whispered back.
"Lavender, I wouldn't have run away. I will always love you, even if you're not human. We can't help who we fall in love with, and that goes for Terminators as well. I mean, look at them two over there" Ron said to Lavender, before lifting her head up and bringing his lips to hers. Lavender was shocked for two seconds, before returning Ron's affections. He brought his hands to his waist, and she brought her hands to his neck. Inside, both felt they were flying. This lasted for two minutes, before Harry cut them off. "Right you two. Let's get back to the castle before we get caught or ambushed". Everyone agreed, and they headed back into Hogwarts, hand in hand with their respective other halves.
That night, as Lavender was sleeping, her programming rewrote itself.
Primary Mission #1: Make sure Hermione completes the mission.
Primary Mission #2: Love Ronald Weasley.
"Has your mission changed?" asked Hermione. She knew what was going on. "Yes, and I think I'll be able to complete these missions" Lavender replied. "Deja-vu" Hermione muttered to herself, before both girls went to sleep.
AN: So, how was it. Please say you enjoyed it. By the way, Growing Old should be up within the next two weeks, unless my computer has another hissyfit. Anyway, R&R peeps.
TGWWS