OK this chapter was a bit rushed and reminded me of another story where Hermione was stabbed with a magical knife that had been embued with a killing curse stored in the hilt. I like it but at the same point you're almost manipulating Harry to become immortal, along with Hermione if only to save her life. The choices we make and all that bunk. I do hope that you update and continue this story through to the end of the series. It's alot better when you have it action based(not necessarily fighting but when it's the actions taking place in real time) rather than students lined up in a classroom environment hearing the usual historical perspective. :)