Professor McGonagall walked into the classroom.As usual,her mouth was pulled into a thin line. Liz looked at her and smiled, but the line didn't budge. Harry wasn't surprised. Professor McGonagall still used a cane after she had been hit with four stunners last year. She was a very young woman and being hit with that many spells made her look very old.
She walked to the front of the classroom,"Welcome back sixth years and welcome new comers."
She waved her hand towards the back of the room. Harry looked around. He noticed this year they weren't sharing Transfiguration with the Slytherins. They shared it with the Ravenclaws. Professor McGonagall waved her wand and "Classroom Rules" appeared on the board. She walked around the classroom as she explained the rules that her former student knew all too well.
"There will be no dilly-dallying in my classroom. No foolishness will be accepted and any and all funny business will be punished.",she said.
The rest of the morning went smoothly. While they were walking down to the Great Hall to lunch.
Ron freaked out,"The day isn't even over and we already have so much homework!"
Harry smiled but Christina stopped,"Oh my goodness,Ron you just reminded me of something. I forgot my bag in my runes class! Oh fiddlefaddle! I'll meet you guys down there. Be a dear and save me a seat,Harry?"
She gave him her pity smile and he gave in at once,"Not a problem."
Christina smiled and looked at Liz,"Please come?"
Liz smiled and nodded her head. They ran up the stairs and out of sight in the on coming croud.
Harry and Ron turned around and made there way down to the Great Hall. When they reached the double doors, they spotted Hermione heading towards the library. Harry pulled Ron's arm. Hermione entered the library and headed towards the back. Harry and Ron followed making sure they were hidden by the huge bookshelves. Hermione came back out with a huge book and she sat down at a table. She pulled out parchment, quill, and ink out of her bag and began to write.
Harry and Ron strolled over and sat down in front of her. Hermione jumped and hid the parchment, "What do you two want?"
Harry looked at her as if he were broken hearted, "That's a lovely way to greet your two best friends."
Hermione glared at them, "My two best friends huh? Then, how come you continually desert me for Christina and that Elizabeth girl?"
Ron looked at her, "Desert you? You've deserted us from the beginning. Do you remember the carriages, well we both deserted Harry and Christina then, but you made the choice to always have to come to the library when we're around."
Hermione hid her face behind the book. Ron looked over the book,"What are you writing that's so much more important than your friends?"
He reached over and grabbed the parchment before Hermione could squeal. She reached, grabbed, scratched, and clawed for her parchment. Ron ran to the back and unfurled the parchment.
Hermione was screaming as she ran after him, but Madame Pince stood up quickly and shouted, "What do you think you are doing!Out! Out!"
Hermione grabbed her things and left the library and stood outside. She slid against the wall to sit on the ground. She began to sob. Harry came over and hugged her and stroked her hair. Ron came out holding the paper, pale with tears welling up in his eyes.
Harry looked up at him, "Ron,that wasn't right,I mean...", but then he noticed Ron's complextion and he took the parchment.
Harry took his arm off Hermione's shoulder and he read the letter,
Dear Viktor,
I know I haven't written in an extremely long time, but I thought it was necessary to talk to you about something. You said you loved me and I love..."
Harry put down the note and looked at Ron, "Oh mate,I'm sorry."
Hermione picked up her things and ran off. Harry got up and hugged Ron. He stepped back to look at him.
Ron had tears streaming down his face, "Harry, I thought I had a chance with her. I loved her."
Harry nodded, "Come on, lets go upstairs before Potions."
Ron nodded and they grabbed their things and they walked down the hall.