Chapter 4
Chapter 4 of 10
ladiesofthesouthHermione finds a journal to write in, but unbeknownst to her, it's been placed in her path purposely. For what end?
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Well, being back at school for our last year is going smoother than I’d expected. For some reason, nothing’s happened. I guess I thought that after the horrid summer we’d had, what with Death Eaters trying to attack us in Hogsmeade when helping Fred and George get their new shop ready, things would be a bit rough. Even Malfoy and his cronies seem to be leaving us alone.
But why?
Do they have some sort of plan? Maybe since his father has finally been freed from Azkaban—again—he’s learned to keep to himself. Perhaps he doesn’t want to follow in Daddy Dear’s footsteps after all. Or maybe he’s biding his time. Either way, we shall be ready for him. I’m going to talk to Harry about getting the DA back together. There are other reasons to reinstate the group. Especially now.
Why does it feel like the end is near? Like Voldemort is looming even closer in the future? I know I shouldn’t worry much, not with Dumbledore here with us, but I can’t help feeling as if something is about to happen. Foreboding doesn’t even cover it. I have faith in Harry… in all of us, but I’m still afraid.
Is that so bad? To be afraid? To fear failure? That scares me more than death, you know. Am I mad for feeling this way?
It feels as though I’ll never learn enough to help. What if there’s something Harry could have on his side, some jinx or spell, and I’ve just not discovered it yet? He’s counting on me, and yet, I feel as if I’m not pulling my weight. Books and spells, that’s my thing. Hmmm, now that I have unlimited access to the Restricted Section, I’m going to go there each morning before breakfast to see what I can find. Surely there’s something there.
Wow, writing all of this down is cathartic, isn’t it? I feel better already. I’ll just make a list of things that I need to do and simply do them. First, I need to start on Professor Snape’s essay. I have Double Potions first thing in the morning. Speaking of him, he looks a little rough around the edges—more so than usual. He even took three points from Slytherin today! I wonder if his work for us is running him haggard, or is it something else? I’m sure it is, the spying he does for the Order I mean. Poor man. How would it be to live such a life? I expect I’ll never know.
I don’t think I’d want to know.
To all DA members:
After speaking with Harry today, we've both concluded it is time we start training again with anyone who is still interested. V. has been extremely quiet, and we both find that highly worrying. If there'd been the occasional attack, at least I'd think it's business as usual, but this eerie silence must mean they're planning and probably planning in great detail. We really need to be prepared better than we currently are.
As Hogsmeade weekends are cancelled, let's meet in the Room of Requirement on Saturday afternoon. Will that work for everyone?
Hermione
Some of the tension I've been feeling lately has left me, more than likely because the DA finally met again, and we had a good training session. Everyone can now cast their Patronus, and about half have managed to fight the Imperius Curse. I think sleep will come easier to me tonight at last.
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Its really great that Hermiones parents aren't too freaked out. I was really worried they'd like disown her or something. I can't wait to see whats up with the journals and how their relationship progresses! Cheers! ~Brena
enjoying your work - I am a fan of revelation through character's writing - one draw back is how much you must tell rather than show - I think you are handling that nicely. Also agree with the quick snapshot format, it is more realistically a journal. Looking forward to reading more of this story and other work you may have. Continued success!
Hah! Double writting in the diary, but she couldn't read it? How could she tell it was Severus' if she couldn't read it?I'm looking froward to the next - hopefully you'll explain.
Interesting about the diaries. I hope to learn more about that. And of course about the bonding and what it means to Voldie.
Deeper and deeper things go. Definitely poor Severus.
LOL I don't know who to feel more sorry for. I can completely see Severus being a mess over that decision.
I love Severus's assessment of Ron and Lavender. But I really do think they are a better match for each other than Ron/Hermione.
At least the delay will let you stock up a few chapters. :)I love that the writing is slowly appearing... though I wonder exactly what Severus thougth he saw.
Poor Hermione. She really took that betrayal well, much better than I would have imagined for someone who was just planning a huge magical bond with Rom.
typical Hermione not fully understanding the implications of something in the wizarding world. As to length of journal entires, I think that fully depends on the person and the events being chronicled. Some folks are very detailed whereas others just gloss over things.
Dumbledore, ever the meddling fool. I wonder what he's up to.
Interesting start and concept of telling it through letters and journals. Now to find out what the book was for.
Uh oh.... complications on the way! But at least Hermione seems reasonably satisfied with the new arrangement... :-DLooking forward to more!
intriguing update. thanks so much
Nice update, dear. I like where you are going with this and cannot wait to see where this heads. That Dumbledore is something else, isn't he? Always the plotter that one.
I love your idea of how you are writing this story. It is brilliant.
A great update, I love the progress in your story!
I am glad to see another chapter of this before voting, and also to know you will be continuing. Thanks for sharing this tale, looking forward to hearing about Lucius's visit!
I love typical dad to husband warnings! btw, motives would be the spelling for the reason someone does something. motifs would be accents on something.
I liked the little bit about, "and if we find a little bit of happiness along the way, so be it." Good attitude, brings hope for further enjoyable chapters, lol. Hmmm, wonder what pearls of wisdom Lucius wanted to impart? Enjoying the story, can't wait to see what happens next.
the toothbrush thing... ROFL!
OK, my guess is as Hermione and Severus get closer, the writing will become clearer. Hopefully Severus is going to yell at Dumbledore. Whatever the diaries are for, I'm sure it's for a meddlesome and probably dangerous reason.
Great chapter, dear. Looking forward to more.
Another lovely chapter. I sincerely hope that Hermione's life with Sev turns out pretty good, and that they will grow to love each other, at least in some respects.
LOL. Sev wanting to AK Trelawney. 