Lost Forever

"Hermoine, there's something that I need to talk to you about," Harry said, speaking cautiously and looking around to make sure no one was near by.

"Sure Harry. What is it?" I asked, noticing the nervous tone in Harry's voice. This was it, I thought, the big moment that I always dreamed of. Harry was finally going to ask me out. Now that Kevin and I had broken up, I couldn't help the feeling of confidence that this is what he had to talk to me about.

"I know that you and Kevin aren't going out anymore, but I just haven't found the time to talk to you. Well, here goes nothing. Hermoine, can we..."

"Go on, I'm listening." Just say it!

"Can we be Secrets?" Finally. Secrets, that was more then just 'going out'. It was romantic, passionate, and secret. Being Secrets meant that Harry and I would go on midnight walks, talking into the endless hours of the night, and the best part, no one would know about "us".

"I would love you Harry." I stepped forward to hug him, but he quickly stopped me.

"Not in public. People will start to think things." That was true. However, at the same time, I felt like he was shutting me out of his life. I longed to be those strong, precious arms. Wait Hermoine, don't get ahead of yourself.

"You are correct Harry." He nodded. Harry started to walk off, but as he did, he slipped a note into my hand, and before I could speak, he was lost in the sea of people coming down the hallway. We must have been let out early, I thought.

During period six, I read the note. It was short, but it got to the point.

Hermoine,

12:00 Common Room

Be there once everyone has left

Me

Ron was angry that I didn't let him see, but I couldn't. it would ruin the secret. Ron had had a Secret once, but that was only for a week, he ended up telling everyone that would listen, and she blew him off. He was upset for about an hour, and then he found a new crush.

Not many Secrets were aware that people knew. I of course knew almost all of the Secrets at Hogwarts. Draco and Parvati, Ginny and Colin, Amelia and Trevor. I could go on, but it would be pointless. Parvati and Draco have been Secrets since the third year, although no knew until the fifth. They were so good, until one night I heard Parvati talking in her sleep and that was it. I put two and two together and it clicked. I don't know what is happening to them. I heard they're in a fight.

I didn't see Harry at lunch, nor at flying class, which I know is his favorite class. Not that he would need the practice. All Harry, Ron, and I are on the Quidditch team. Harry is seeker, Ron beater, and I am a chaser. It's a fun game, if you like it.

"Have you heard?" Ron said pulling up next to me in the air.

"No, what?" I asked, trying to sound interested.

"Draco and Parvati are Secrets!"

"Really?" Trying to look fascinated.

"Yeah, but I should say they were!" Ron said, laughing. "Parvati spent all today in her bed, crying."

"Are you kidding? That's awful."

"Yes I know, but I think that something is up with Harry and Draco. They both missed lunch, and now flying? I know Draco wouldn't miss a chance to mock me." I took this into account as I wandered around the halls during my free period.

"She's mine." I heard a familiar voice say.

"She's my friend and you asked for my advice. Save yourself the humiliation of being rejected by her."

"I don't think you understand I get what I want!" then there was a thud. I turned the corner only to see Harry on the ground and Draco with his wand pointed toward him.

"Hello, Hermoine," Draco said in his sleazy voice.

"I will never be your Secret! You are awful! You don't know how to treat anyone! So just stay away!" I went over and kneeled by Harry. "Are you OK Harry?"

"He's fine, but you won't be!" I looked over towards him and his wand was pointed in my direction. I stood up, fumbling for my wand. But before I knew it the words had come out.

"INCRASHIO!"