Hello again.

I know this is short, but when I started getting into the chapter, I saw it as perfect for moving things forward for later on.

Don't own Harry Potter

More than meets the eye, or at least the brain

It had been a bit over a week since Valentine's Day (though it only took until lunch before what Lockhart had set up was gone), but it was quickly replaced in Hermione's mind by her noticing both Ginny and Luna showing minor fatigue one breakfast. "Are you two alright?"

"It's relatively minor, Hermione." Luna replied, somewhat dreamily. "It'll be all over by the end of the year."

Hermione looked on curiously, only to note that Ginny couldn't seem to look at her in the eye, though that might have had something to do with the focus she had on her bigger than expected meal. Something's definitely going on.

She was momentarily distracted (literally) when Jasmine came up and noticed as well. "Did you two not sleep good?"

"That wouldn't explain the bigger appetite, Jasmine." Hermione responded.

Jasmine tilted her head at that revelation, finally noting said fact. "...do the two of you want a wish to help?"

"No, thanks." Luna told the girl. "Like I told Hermione, it won't last."

Jasmine remained still for a few moments, before shrugging and getting her own plate, feeding Moony some bacon at the same time.

Hermione, though, wasn't so easily convinced, but knew better than to speak out just then. She'll just have to sneaky about getting some answers.

It didn't help matters when she noticed Ginny's hand nearly slip into her pocket before quickly retracting.

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She was able to learn a bit more one evening when saw Ginny slip up into the dorm room and followed. Peeking around the corner showed the ginger pulling out a diary that she wrote a bit into.

Just what is so special about-what the?! Hermione's eyes widened as Ginny suddenly disappeared in a flash of light that came from the book.

More or less throwing caution to the wind, she made for the book to try and find out what happened, only for something to shoot out and make her world go black.

When Hermione woke up, she found Ginny kneeling beside her in concern.

"Wh-whuh..." She started, only for Ginny to breath in relief.

"You're okay. Any idea what happened?" Ginny asked.

Hermione shook her head tiredly, getting Ginny to help her up and into a bed. "Take it easy then, Hermione. I'll let Jasmine and the others know. Maybe they can help."

However, once Ginny was out of the room, Hermione propped herself up and narrowed her eyes at the door, not caring about her tired state.

I don't know what's going on, but you will regret it if it comes back to hurt us, Ginny Weasley.

Yep, Hermione's now suspicious of the diary. She might not remember what happened when she was knocked out, but she does remember the flash of light. Of course, she won't actively confront Ginny, but it will confuse Jasmine until she finally meets Teresa (though that will come up in a few chapters as far as I can tell, seeing as there shouldn't be much left before the Chamber).

Until next time. Please let me know what you think.