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Meanwhile in Slytherin/Gryffindor Double Potions…
"Goyle is here," Snape muttered under his breath as he unenthusiastically checked the roll. "Granger?"
"Weasley, where is Miss Granger?" Snape hissed.
"I don't know, Professor. I have not seen her since before breakfast…" Ron lazily thought of luscious sausages oozing with grease and smiled to himself. He barely noticed that Harry, also, was not present in class. Ron still half-suspected that his two best mates were still hiding something important from him; he was slightly miffed at both of them.
"Ah, and Potter is gone," Snape simpered, forgetting the order of the roll call and throwing the list on top of his messy desk. "So, Miss Granger and Potter seem to believe my class unworthy of attendance. I have had quite enough of this blatant disregard of the rules. A warning to all of you: I will take action against those who feel above the laws of this classroom. You are dismissed, I will be taking action against those not present today immediately."
Ron awoke from his stupor with alarm. No matter what he momentarily suspected about Harry and Hermione, he could not allow them to get themselves into trouble. As Dean Thomas whispered a "Yes!" to Ron about their dismissal from Potions, Ron immediately began concocting a story of defense for his two friends. "That's my job," Ron thought dismally to himself.
The red-head gathered his belongings quickly, but he was not left off the hook quite so easily. The Gryffindor was interrupted by none other than Professor Snape, who quickly excused a confused Draco Malfoy (once again buttering up his favorite professor and Head of House).
"Weasley, I must know more about Miss Granger," Snape said, approaching Ron.
"I am not a spy," Ron said with a hint of excitement. Ron suppressed his feeling of rage (though he almost added a curt "like you" referring to Snape's involvement in the Order). Composing himself awkwardly, "They are my friends, and I have no information for you."
"Pathetic boy, can you not see help when it stares you in the face? I simply was inquiring about Miss Granger's health. I believe she took ill several weeks ago?"
"Oh, well then, that was something about not drinking enough water," Ron answered.
"It is most unlike your insufferable know-it-all friend to miss classes. This is the second class of mine that she has missed. Potter, on the other hand, I expect nothing more of. How he wormed himself into my class at all is indeed a mystery to me. "
"You are a liar!"
"What, Weasley? A liar? Never. I have no need to lie. You should worry more about your precious Hermione. Lost a little weight, hasn't she? Well, I guess anorexia nervosa means nothing to you," Snape shot back in anger. "Careful, Weasley. Keep a close eye on your friend. Now, get out of my sight. You reek of disrespect. I have business with Professor Dumbledore."
Author's Note: Short, I know. As you have probably noticed, however, I tend to write short chapters. It is all about how the information ties together. Anyhow, I updated, didn't I? I did it much sooner than the last.
I read a few of your stories and enjoyed them all profusely. Am I still looking for more fan fiction to read, however. I get bored in between ballet classes during the summer days. I would really appreciate more suggestions for reading. I look forward to the upcoming release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!
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