Longbottom

Walking into the Gryffindor common room, Harry looked looked towards the stairs, that led towards the girls dormitory. Still not believing what he had heard. Neville was not the father of the baby, Hermione knowingly decieving Neville. Harry thought he knew Hermione, obivously he did not after hearing her conversation with Ron. Flashback Harry ran towards the Great Hall. he had forgotten his potions book at the Gryffindor table. He had told Neville to go ahead to class, so that he at least won't get a detention from Snape. Harry slowed down, when he heard angry voices, the voices belonged Hermione and Ron. Harry knew that Ron had not taken the news of Hermione's engagment or Pregnancy well. Harry had been in shocked at the news, he always thought that Hermione and Ron would get married someday. "How can you decieve Neville like this?" Harry heard Ron shouting at Hermione. "You know this baby is ours." Harry was shocked, the baby wasn't Neville's it was Ron's. Harry leaned in closer so he could hear better. "Now Ron we both agreed that this is for the best." Hermione said slowly as if she was speaking to a child. "it would be better for everyone, if Neville was the father." "What would your parent's say Ron?" Hermione continued. "How would you support this baby?". Not believing what he was witnessing, Harry turned around and left. Not wanting to hear anymore. What was Hermione thinking, how can she betray Neville like that?. Asked Harry to himself, and how was Neville going to react. he was so happy about the baby. This news will devastate him. The Gryffindor entrance opened and in stepped Hermione. Seeing Harry she smile and walked over to him. How can she look so happy, when she is lieing to everyone. Harry thought looking at his long time friend. "Where is Neville Harry?" Hermione said looking around the common room. "I thought he would be with you." "Last time I saw him was before potions," Harry answered. Hermione frowned at him,"I thought you had potions together?" "We do have Potions together. Harry said. "I skipped class." "Harold James Potter..." Hermione began. "I know Hermione," Harry said interupting her. " Well obviously you don't, I know that you can't stand Snape but..." "Hermione I know about the baby." Harry said cutting her off once again. "I know that Neville is not the father. I heard you and Ron earlier." Hermione looked at Harry lowering her head in shame. She knew that Harry was going to go and tell Neville. She had to persuade Harry not to some how. "For God's sake Hermione,what were you thinking ?" Harry said Looking at her. This was not the Hermione he knew. His friend would never decieve another person, for her own personal gain. But Hermione had and it was time for Harry to clean up her mess. "I'm telling Neville, he has the right to know." Harry said Harshly heading towards the portrait. "Please Harry don't do this," Hermione pleaded. Grabbing onto Harry's arm, preventing him from leaving. "If your my friend you won't do this." Harry looked at her in shock, not believing what she just said. "I am your friend Hermione, but I won't stand by and watch you decieve Neville. He does deserve to know the truth." "Please Harry just hear me out," Hermione cried frantically, clutching onto Harry. "Neville must never know the truth, don't you see I am protecting him." Harry looked at Hermione, like she had gone mad. "How is lying to Neville, protecting him?" Hermione began to cry, Harry not being able stand seeing her cry held her. Slowly Hermione began to tell Harry the whole twisted story. Harry was in shock, Neville in love with Crouch. Harry felt sorry for Neville. He got suckered in by one of Voldemort's goons. "Harry if Neville finds out." Hermione said looking at Harry pleadingly. "I am afraid that he will turn dark, and knowing Crouch he will take advantage of Neville's Vulnerability." Hermione had a point, Harry said to himself. He knew how it felt to be betrayed. It almost pushed him to the darkside, more then once. he couldn't not let that happen to Neville. Maybe Neville does not need to know.Harry knew that Neville would make an excellent father and husband. Guilt festered within, knowing what he was going to do. He quickly got up leaving the common room , he needed time to think. Hermione watched Harry leave, knowing that she had gotten through to him. A devious smirk played on her lips. Suddenly the Gryffindor entrance opened again. To Hermione's shock and horror, in stepped Barty Crouch. Who was glaring at her.