Always Book 2 (Severus Snape Love Story)

Chapter 16: First Meeting of Dumbledore's Army

Harry's POV:

I am in the Gryffindor common room, pacing in front of the fireplace, while Hermione and Ron sit in chairs, watching me.

"This isn't a coincidence." I stated,looking at Hermione and Ron. "She knows!"

"She can't!" Ron urged.

"Look, we don't know how many people over heard our meeting and told her." I explained.

"Could have been Rhiannon." Ron stated.

"Why would she tell Umbridge? She hates her guts." Hermione explained.

"Look she has already lied to us about her and Snape's relationship, what else is she lying or keeping a secret?" Ron asked in a whisper.

"Look, Rhiannon would never hurt me, no matter what." I explained, "She has been there for us through everything."

"Look, they couldn't have. The parchment we all signed was enchanted, like I said. No one can betray the D.A. without us knowing." Hermione explained. I stopped pacing and grinned at my brown hair friend.

"What would we do without you, Hermione." I smiled. She beams at me. Hedwig flutters in the open window and collapses to the floor.

"Hedwig!" I shouted running over my owl.

"She's hurt!" Hermione stated. Hedwig hoots softly

"She doesn't look very good!" Ron observed.

"Harry you better take her to Professor Grubby-Plank. She'll know what to do." Hermione explained. I scoop up Hedwig and run through the portrait hole. I step out of the portrait hole as McGonagall rounds a corner.

"Potter!" she states. I turn and look at her. "Where on earth are you going at this time of night?"

"It's Hedwig! I think she's been attacked." I answered.

"What?" she questions as she takes a step forward and peers at the hurt owl. "Yes, I think you might be right, Potter. Where was she coming from?"

"London." I stated.

"Well, give her to me. I'll run her down to Professor Grubby-Plank." McGonagall explained. I hand Hedwig to her. She takes the owl carefully. "Bear in mind Potter, that channels of communication in and out of Hogwarts are being watched, won't you?"

"Yes, Professor." I nodded.

"Good. Now go off to bed." she said, sternly. I nodded and go back through the portrait hole. Once I entered the common room I notice that the room is empty. Hermione and Ron must have went to bed.

"Mister. Harry Potter!" I heard Dobby say. I turn ans see the house elf.

"Dobby! What are you doing here?" I asked, as he is standing in the middle of the room.

"Dobby is cleaning, sir!" he answered. He wanted to say more, it seemed.

"What is it, Dobby?" I asked.

"Dobby.......Dobby wishes he could help Harry Potter. Dobby has heard him muttering in his sleep." Dobby explained.

"Don't worry about it, Dobby. But I don't think you can help me."I stated.

"You and Miss. Black think just the same." Dobby muttered.

"You went to Rhiannon?" I questioned. Dobby nodded. "What did she say?"