Ron
Don't worry. He'll be here in a minute. [starts eating]
Hermione
Will you stop eating? Your best friend is missing!
Ron
Oi. Turn around, you lunatic!
Ginny
He's covered in blood again. Why is it he's always covered in blood?
Ron
Looks like it's his own this time.
Slughorn
What about you, Miss Granger? What do your parents do in the Muggle world?
Hermione
My parents are dentists. [Everyone except Harry looks at her in confusion] They tend to people's teeth.
Slughorn
Fascinating. And is that considered a dangerous profession?
Hermione
No... Although, one boy, Robbie Fenwick did bite my father once. He needed ten stitches.
[Once again, everyone except Harry looks at her in confusion]
Hermione
You really shouldn't have done it.
Harry
I know. I suppose I could've just used a Confundus Charm.
Hermione
That was different. That was tryouts. This was an actual game. [Harry takes the vial of Felix Felicis out of his shirt pocket and shows it to Hermione, who looks at it in confusion] You didn't put it in. Ron only thought you did.
[Harry nods]
Hermione
Charms spell. I'm just practicing.
Harry
Well, they're really good. [sits down]
Hermione
How does it feel, Harry? When you see Dean with Ginny? I know. I see the way you look at her. You're my best friend.
Lavender
Oops! I think this room's taken! [runs off]
Ron
What's with the birds?
Hermione
Oppugno.
Harry
It feels like this.
Hermione
She's only interested in you because she thinks you're the Chosen One.
Harry
But I am the Chosen One. [Hermione hits on the head with a rolled up newspaper.] Sorry, um, kidding.
Dragon Tartare?
Hermione
No, I’m fine, thank you.
Probably just as well, they give one horrible breath.
Hermione
On second thoughts... [Grabs tray and gobbles one] Maybe it'll keep Cormac at bay... oh God, here he comes!
Harry
I think she just went to powder her nose.
Slippery little minx your friend is. Likes to work her mouth, too, doesn’t she?
What is this I'm eating, by the way?
Harry
Dragon Balls.
Snape
You've just bought yourself a month's detention, McLaggen - [Harry tries to leave] not... so quick, Potter!
Harry
Sir, I really think I should rejoin the party. My date...
Snape
Can surely survive another minute or two. Besides, I only wish to convey a message.
Harry
Message?
Snape
From Professor Dumbledore. He asked me to give you his best and he hopes you enjoy your holiday. You see, he’s traveling, and he won’t return until term resumes.
Harry
Traveling where?
[Snape is silent and then walks off.]
Lavender
What's she doing here!?
Hermione
I might ask you the same question!
Lavender
I happen to be his girlfriend!
Hermione
I happen to be his... friend.
Lavender
Don't make me laugh. You haven't spoken in weeks! I suppose you want to make up now that he's suddenly all interesting!
Hermione
He's been poisoned, you daft dimbo! And for the record, I've always found him interesting.
Lavender
Ah! See? He senses my presence. [leans down] Don't worry, Won-Won! I'm here. I'm here.
Ron
Uh... Hermione... Her... my... nee. Hermione...
Dumbledore
Oh, to be young and to feel love's keen sting. Well, come away everyone... Mr. Weasley is well tended.
Ginny
About time, too. Don't you think?
Harry
Thank you.
Hermione
Oh, shut up.
[Harry leaves as Hermione continues to clutch Ron's hand and smiles tenderly at him.]
McGonagall
Potter... In light of what has happened. If you should have the need to talk to someone... You should know, Professor Dumbledore... You meant a great deal to him.
Hermione
Do you think he would've done it? Draco.
Harry
No. No, he was lowering his wand. In the end, it was Snape. It was always Snape. I did nothing. [Harry gives the locket to Hermione] It's fake. Open it.
Hermione
"To the Dark Lord: I know I will be dead long before you read this but I want you to know that it was I who discovered your secret. I have stolen the real Horcrux and intend to destroy it as soon as I can. I face death in the hope that when you meet your match, you will be mortal once more. R.A.B." R.A.B.?
Harry
Don't know. But whoever they are, they have the real Horcrux. It means it was all a waste. All of it.
Hermione
Ron's okay with it, you know. You and Ginny. If I were you when he's around, I'd keep snogging to a minimum.
Harry
I'm not coming back, Hermione. I've got to finish whatever Dumbledore started. And I don't know where that'll lead me, but I'll let you and Ron know where I am... when I can.
Hermione
I've always admired your courage, Harry. But sometimes, you can be really thick. You don't really think you're going to be able to find all those Horcruxes by yourself, do you? You need us, Harry.
Harry
Just do me a favor. When I’m around, keep the snogging to a minimum, please.
Hermione
Like that’s going to happen. Besides, he’s barking.
Harry
Funny, he says the same thing about you.
Hermione
Yes, but I’m exceptionally perceptive.
Harry
You’re brilliant. You’re both brilliant. I never realized how beautiful this place was.
Dumbledore
Quick thinking on your part, Harry, using the bezoar. You must be very proud of your student, Horace.
Slughorn
Hm? Oh, yes, very proud.
McGonagall
I think we agree. Potter's actions were heroic. The question is: why were they necessary?
Dumbledore
Why indeed? This appears to be a gift, Horace. You don't remember who gave you this bottle? By the way, possesses remarkably subtle hints of licorice and sherry, but not polluted with poison.
Slughorn
Actually, I had intended to give it as a gift myself.
Dumbledore
To whom, I might ask?
Slughorn
To you, Headmaster.
Lavender
Where is he?! Where's my Won-Won?! Has he been asking for me?! [sees Hermione next to Ron's bed] What's she doing here?!
Hermione
I might ask you the same question.
Lavender
I happen to be his girlfriend.
Hermione
I happen to be his. [looks at Ron, then back] Friend.
Lavender
Don't make me laugh. You haven't spoken in weeks. I suppose you want to make up with him now, nobody's suddenly all interesting.
Hermione
He's been poisoned, you daft dimbo! And for the record, I've always found him interesting.
Lavender
Ah. See? He senses my presence. [leans down] Don't worry, Won-Won. I'm here. I'm here.
Ron
I missed her. Uh... Hermione... Her... my... nee. Hermione.
Dumbledore
Oh, to be young, and to feel love's keen sting. Well, come away everybody. Mr. Weasley is well tended.
Hermione
Stop it, Ron. You're making it snow.
Ron
Tell me how I broke up with Lavender, again.
Hermione
Umm, well, she came to visit you in the hospital. And you talked. I don't believe it was a particularly long conversation.
Ron
Don't get me wrong, I'm bloody thrilled to be shot of hers. She seems a bit put out.
Hermione
Yes, she does, doesn't she? You say, you don't remember anything from that night? Anything at all?
Ron
There is something.
Ron
But it can't be. I was completely boggled, wasn't I?
Hermione
Right. Boggled.
[Harry looks at his book.]
Ron
So, did you and Ginny do it, then?
Harry: [alarmed] What?
Ron
You know, hide the book?
Harry
Oh, yeah.
Slughorn
Ah. Dear, yes.
Ron
Still no luck with Slughorn, then, I take it?
Harry
Luck. That's it. All I need's a bit of luck.
Hermione
Well, how do you feel?
Harry
Excellent. Really excellent.
Hermione
Remember, Slughorn usually eats early, takes a walk, and then returns to his office.
Harry
Right. I'm going down to Hagrid's.
Hermione
What? No. Harry, you've got to go speak to Slughorn. We have a plan.
Harry
I know, but I've got a really good feeling about Hagrid's. I feel it's the place to be tonight. Do you know what I mean?
No.
Harry
Well, Trust me. I know what I'm doing, or Felix does. [walks past two people and he leaves]
