Harry Potter and Hermione Granger: The Hall of Stones

Chapter 1.

“Harry James Potter, get your lazy butt out of bed and have some breakfast,” The voice of Hermione shouted.

Harry laughed, normally he wouldn’t like it when Hermione was angry with him but he knew that she wasn’t really angry just worried.

“Coming Hermione, just give me one minute,” he said lazily.

He stood up and slowly walked to a pile that were his clothes. He put them on, he looked in the body length mirror and looked at his black shirt and baggy trousers. He walked downstairs and saw Hermione, Ron and Fred and George sitting at the dining table.

“Morning,” he said.

All the Weasley’s said: Morning, Hermione said nothing.

“Are you mad at me?” Harry asked slightly worried.

“Wouldn’t you be mad if your best friend was away for 74 hours and came home in the middle of the night?” Hermione said a little upset.

“74 hours eh, ehm why did you count that?” asked Harry surprised.

“It is rude to answer a question with a question Harry,” said Ron laughing.

“Shut up Weasley,” said Harry suppressing a laugh.

Hermione stood up and walked to the kitchen.

“Should I go after her?” Harry asked the Weasley’s

“Yep,” they said laughing loudly. Harry gave them an angry look and walked to the kitchen of The Burrow because that’s where they lived with the five of them. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley tragically died in the war against Voldemort but because of them Harry could save the world and get rid of Voldemort. That all happened in his seventh year of Hogwarts six years ago. After they finished school they decided to move in the Burrow because otherwise it would be replaced by some fancy hotel and that would hurt too much for the other Weasley’s.

Hermione was sitting at the kitchen table with a piece of parchment in her hands. She looked up when he entered.

“Hi,” he said softly

“Hi,” she said looking back at her parchment.

“I think we need to talk,” Harry said sitting down opposite of her.

“Since when do you talk? You never say anything, you are always quiet about your life, you always have been,” Hermione ranted in one breath.

“Listen Hermione, I know I am not the easiest person to be around with, but I am still your friend,” He said standing up and sitting next to her.

“I know Harry, I know, it’s just that I am worried about you, I know you are being famous and all and that sometimes you just have to get away for some stupid stuff but I’m worried,”

“Why are you worried, I just go to parties and stuff, it’s not that I do extremely dangerous things, unless you count kissing with Miss Magic is dangerous…”

“Please no jokes anymore, I am serious Harry,”

“Sorry I just thought..”

“Sst, I know what you think but Harry you have to be more cautious, there are still people out there that hate you for what you did to Voldemort,”

“That’s true, but I have bodyguards you know and Albus is still watching over me,” said Harry looking her in her eyes.

“He is?” Hermione asked surprised.

“Oh yeah, Fawkes visit me regularly with notes from him. Harry don’t do that, that wasn’t smart of you Harry, Harry you better watch your step, Harry I heard that you were bungee jumping at the Niagara Falls,”

“You’ve been bungee jumping?!” Hermione yelled standing up knocking down a vase that was standing on the kitchen table.
”Calm down Hermione, it was perfectly save, thousands of people do it, so why can’t I?” said Harry also standing up.

“Yeah you’re right, okay let’s make a deal: You let me know more often where you hang out and I will stop worrying, alright Mr. Potter?,”

“Deal! Now let’s get back to the trio and have some breakfast, I’m starving,” said Harry feeling a lot better now.

He and Hermione walked back to the dining room and sat down.

“Can we finally eat,” Ron asked.

“Yes but why didn’t you three started already?” Hermione asked raising her left eyebrow.

“How was bungee jumping Harry?” George asked laughing.

“It was great George, maybe you should try it too but you better watch out that Hermione isn’t near, she probably will cut the rope if you don’t stop eavesdropping,” Harry said with a grin on his face.

Hermione laughed with an evil glare in her eyes and George looked frightened.

“After all we’ve been through you wouldn’t kill me Hermione, would you?” George asked jokingly though slightly worried.

“No one knows, you will find out probably when you go bungee jumping,” she said laughing evil.

“George you know she is lying, don’t get so easily upset now let’s eat we have a busy day coming,” Fred said. They all ate and chatted. After breakfast Fred and George dissapparated to their shop.

“So what are you going to do today?” Ron asked to Harry and Hermione,

“Good question, I was thinking of going to visit Albus, how about you Hermione?” Harry said.

“Ah, I have to read two books about experimental curses, this will cost me the whole morning, how about you Ron,” Hermione said.

“I have to visit three Muggle families to explain to them why their daughters and sons can do magic, if I don’t they won’t believe Hogwarts exists,”

“Well that’s not to bad, I remember the day that a man came to my house to tell my parents I was a witch, it was quite funny,” Hermione said.

“Yeah never thought that on the ministry they would have people who do that all day,” Ron said with a thoughtful look on his face “but I have to go now, bye Harry, Hermione” Ron finished and with a crack he disappeared.

“Will you come with me this afternoon Hermione?” Harry asked.

“To Albus, yeah I think I can make it, but I have to start reading now, could you do some shopping for me then?” asked Hermione.

“Of course, what do you need?” Hermione pointed her wand at a piece of parchment and on it words appeared in Hermione’s small neat handwriting.

“I believe you can get everything on Diagon Alley and otherwise we will pay a little visit to Hogsmeade before we go to Albus,” Hermione said. She stood up and walked to her homemade office on the second floor where the bedroom of Mr and Mrs Weasley used to be. Harry also stood up. He summoned a bag and dissapparated from the room.

Disclaimer: The books and characters belong to Rowling etc etc.

Chapter 2.

Harry appeared in a dark alley at the left of The Leaky Cauldron. With his dark look he wouldn’t be noticed by the Muggles so he could silently enter the place. Inside it was pretty busy and Harry got immediately greeted by most of the people in the bar. Tom was always happy to see him.

“Ah Mr. Potter can I help you with something?” He asked bowing.

“Well I think I can have a quick butterbeer,” Harry said smiling. Tom walked away and came back after a few seconds with a bottle of butterbeer on a plate.

“Anything else Mr. Potter?” he asked.

“No, thank you Tom, write this down on my name,”

“Of course Mr. Potter as you wish.” Tom walked away and Harry sat down at the table. He saw a lot of wizards with young children enter the bar and soon he was giving autographs away. When he finished his butterbeer he stood up and walked to the alleyway behind The Leaky Cauldron. He drew his wand and touched the stone wall. It disappeared and Harry walked into Diagon Alley. After he finished his shopping he decided to go the shop of Fred and George. He walked into a big building and was recognized immediately by some kids around a year of 13 who were trying to find something to bother Argus Filch with.

“Mr. Potter can I have you’re autograph?” A girl with blond hair asked.

“Of course…”

“Me too please?” a boy asked

“And me,” three others said.

“You will get a autograph, now if you give me a feather and some piece of parchment I will give them right now,” Harry said with a smile. After the children had left the shop Fred and George walked to him.

“Great job Harry, now these kids walked away without buying something,” Fred said playing angry.

“Next time use your invisibility cloak to get in and out,” George said on the same tone.

“Sorry guys, can’t help it unless you have some magical appearance changing candy?” Harry said.

“That is a wonderful idea Harry, we should write that down on our: What to do list,” George said smiling.

“Yes indeed George, thank you Harry, now were you here to buy something or were you just visiting?” Fred asked.

“Just visiting, Hermione asked me to do some shopping and I still have some time left so I thought why not drop by the Weasley twins.

“Well that is a great thing for you to do because we have something special today, come over here,” George said smiling broadly. They walked to the back of the shop. Fred opened a little box and pull out a rectangular piece of parchment.

“What’s this?” Harry asked.

“Cell Parchment, CP for short,” Fred said.

“Cell Parchment, you don’t mean..”

“Yes like the Cell Phone for Muggles we want you to have this one, Hermione has the other although she doesn’t know,” George said grinning.

“So how does it work?” asked Harry

“You say the name of the person you want to talk too and then the person who has the also a piece of parchment will feel a vibration on there CP. Try it, I accidentally let another CP fall in Hermione’s pocket.

“Accidentally huh…yeah right, okay let’s try: Hermione Granger,” Harry said.

Nothing happened.

“Do it again,” Fred said in an exciting tone.

“Hermione Granger,”

“Harry?” appeared in the handwriting of Hermione on the cell parchment.

“Yes it’s me, this is an invention made by Fred and George called Cell Parchment, they accidentally let it slip in your pocket,” Harry said to the parchment.

“Ah, well do you have all the stuff I wrote down?” Hermione asked.

“Yes I have Hermione, I come back as soon as possible,” Harry said.

“Very well then but Harry, I still have to read a book so I have no time to chat okay,” Hermione said.

“Okay Hermione, goodbye,”

“Bye Harry,”

On the parchment words appeared: Conversation ended.

“This is a major invention guys, you are going to be famous with this,”

“We are already famous young Potter, did you know that this shop is nominated for best shop of the year by Witch Weekly?” said George beaming.

“No I didn’t, that’s great news guys!” Harry said smiling.

“We just do what we can,” Fred said with much dignity.

“But guys, I have to go now can I use your fireplace?” Harry asked.

“Of course Mr. Potter we would be so proud if the famous Harry Potter would use our fireplace, we will never wash it again,” George said.

“You better keep that big mouth shut George because you’re rope is still in danger,” Harry said laughing. He walked to the fireplace and threw some floo powder from the pot standing on it in it.

“The Burrow,” he said. He stepped in and disappeared.

“Do you know my dear brother, if I were you I wouldn’t go near a cliff for the next hundred years. That is if you want to live,” Fred said slapping his brother on the back.

“Hmpf, I will get them back you can count on that,” George said with narrowed eyes. They walked back to the front of the shop and saw a long row of children wanting to buy something.

Harry came out of the fireplace at The Burrow covered with dust.

“I really hate this way of travelling, why am I still doing it?” He asked himself.

“Because it’s a fast way of travelling and a way to come on places where you can’t apparate,” Hermione said walking in the kitchen.

“Right, how are you?” Harry said walking towards her and kissing her on the cheek.

“Good, almost finished I just wanted some tea so that’s why I came downstairs,” she said smiling.

“Very good, do you have time to drink tea with me or do you want to go upstairs immediately?” Harry asked.

“Let’s drink some tea together that would be nice,”

Harry filled the teapot with water and tapped it with his wand steam was coming out of it and he filled to cups with hot water. He added some teabags to the cups.

“Still hate tea leafs?” Hermione asked.

“Yeah, since Trelawney predicted my death in it I rather use bags,” Harry said grinning.

Harry sat down putting the bag with shopping supplies on table.

“So when do you want to go to Albus?” Hermione asked.

“Around two but I have to contact him first so that is what I’m going to do next, is that okay?” said Harry.

“That would be okay, then we have also time to have lunch together, I don’t expect the Weasley’s to come back till late in the evening,” Hermione said, she put her cup down and stood up.

“If you could clean the kitchen then it would be great Harry,” Hermione said.

“Of course but first Albus,” Harry said smiling. Hermione walked out of the kitchen and Harry walked to the fireplace.

A/N: Thanks everyone who read the first chapter and thanks to the people who reviewed my story. I am still looking for a BETA so if you are interested feel free to contact me. Anyway I have not much to say about this chapter and although it seems kinda lame I assure you that the next chapter will introduce you to why this story is called The Hall of Stones. See you soon and thanks again!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything that is related to Harry Potter.

Chapter 3.

“Hermione, are you ready?!” Harry called upstairs.

“Almost!” she called back.

“I want to leave in a few minutes!” Harry said.

“I’m coming I’m coming,” she said walking downstairs.

He and Hermione stepped in the fire and disappeared in the flames.

A few seconds later they arrived at Albus’ office. They stepped out of the fireplace and saw Albus sitting at his desk.

“Harry, Hermione how good to see you,” He said smiling.

“Hey Albus, how’re you doing?” Harry asked

“I’m fine, just normal school business,” Albus said, “Why don’t you two sit down,” Harry and Hermione sat down.

“Want some tea? And then go for a walk?” Albus asked filling three cups with his wand.

“Good idea,” Hermione said. They drunk their tea and then left the office with Albus.

“Luckily for you Harry the school is not open yet otherwise you wouldn’t be able to walk freely,” Albus chuckled. Harry gave a deep sigh.

They first went to McGonagall’s office who was very happy to see them. They had a little chat about school stuff and the latest news on Transfiguration. At least Hermione was enjoying herself. Then they went to some other old teachers of Harry and Hermione. They cared to avoid Trelawney and…

“So do you want to see Severus?” Albus asked.

“You aren’t serious are you?,” Harry said surprised

Albus ignored the question and hummed softly under his breath.

“So anything up lately? Disturbing news or something?” Hermione asked.

“Well…now you ask it..” Albus started. At that moment Peeves came floating by with water balloons.

“Potty wee Potty, back at school” Peeves taunted throwing one water balloon. Harry ducked away and the water balloon snapped on the ground.

“Peeves, please go away,” said Albus. Peeves who hadn’t noticed him before forget how to float into air and fell on the ground.

“Of course headmaster sir…” Peeves stuttered. He flew up and away from the hallway they were.

“What were you saying?” Harry standing up.

“Let’s go outside, I don’t want to be interrupted again,” said Albus seriously. Harry and Hermione nodded and they walked outside. The sun shined in their eyes. Harry looked over the terrain and saw the small hut where Hagrid used to live. It made him sad when he thought about his friend who was not there anymore. The hut who was now inhabited by Haggis McMutton, the new keeper of keys, seemed to be happy with his new owner. Harry looked away and walked towards the lake. They sat down there and Harry and Hermione looked at Albus who was deeply in thought.

“So, what’s wrong?” Harry asked.

“Well, it seems that…”

“Headmaster, I have urgent news,” a man said. Harry, Hermione and Albus turned around quickly and saw Severus Snape standing only a few feet away.

“What’s wrong Severus?” asked Albus. Snape looked at Harry and Hermione and scowled.

“I do not think it’s smart to let Potter and Granger hear it,” Snape said.

“Everything you can say to me, you can also say to them Severus,” Albus said calm.

“Very well then,” Snape said narrowing his eyes looking disgusted.

“The stones are located, but not by us,” he continued

“I expected that. How did you find out?” Albus asked. Harry looked at Hermione with a: What on earth are they talking about? Look.

“One of our spies who were watching them had a quick look at their plans but he had to flee, he barely survived” Snape said not sounding that he felt sorry for that.

“This is not good,” said Albus with a tone of sadness in his voice

“We only know that one of the stones is in Egypt,” Snape said.

“Which element?” Albus asked.

“We do not know,” Snape said.

“Okay, Severus, go back to your office I will inform you later on your duties,” Snape nodded and walked away

“Harry, Hermione come with me I have to ask you a favour,” he continued.

They followed the long way back to his office and sat down. Albus walked to his seat but did not sat down. Instead he leaned on it looking directly at them

“I guess you don’t have a clue about what Severus and I were talking, so let me enlighten you,”

He used his wand to darken the room and in the middle of the room a globe of the world appeared.

“What I am about to tell you can change the entire world. It could bring back the darkness there once was when Voldemort was on full power….”

A/N Sorry about the delay but school is killing me at the moment. I tried to improve the story a bit. As you already noticed I did not include anything from the sixth book in this story as I started it before I read the sixth book. So I guess that somethings might seem strange to you. Well I am still looking for a BETA so if you feel you are up to it leave me a message on the forums(same username)