A HIDDEN SECRET #wattys2017

CHAPTER FOURTEEN: I NEED A BREAK

~Hermione~

"Well, you best get to bed. We've had a long day. Night" Ron and Harry said, walking up the stairs. I had just told them all my secrets. Including her curse.
The window was open and I was shivering without Ron's warmth. I went up the stairs myself and jumped into my bed. Ginny, Parvati and Lavender were all fast asleep. I tried falling asleep but it didn't seem to work.
It was going to be a long night. 
              ***
"Good morning, Hermione"I heard a voice say. I didnt move. I was too sleepy. 
I was jerked awake by the same person.
"What is it Ginny ?" I said sleepily.
"We're late for breakfast. Come one" she said brushing her flaming red hair.
I yawned one more time before getting  dressed. I didn't even bother to brush my hair. I wasn't in the mood.
"Come. "Ginny said pulling me down the stairs and to the Great Hall.
Our lot wasn't there yet so I just sat beside Dean and Seamus. Ginny sat opposite me.
"Hermione, are you okay ? You don't look fine " Seamus said.
Of course I'm not okay !!! My sister is in major danger !!!

"I'm fine. Just tired" I lied.
"If you say so..." Dean said. I looked at my bacon with Apple Hickory and a hint of Maple. I wasn't that hungry really.
"Morning Hermione" Harry said sitting next to Ginny. I could see she was blushing madly.
"Hullo" I replied. "Hungry ?" He nodded and I gave him my plate of bacon which he happily took.
"Tha-"he stooped because Professor Mcgangall was approaching us.
"Ms. Granger...the Headmaster wished to speak with you" she said sadly. I nodded and followed her up the stairs and into the Defense against the Dark Arts classroom.
"Ah. Miss Granger. Have a seat please." And I did as told.
"Your sister, Heather. She is cursed...am I correct and I nodded. "Care to explain ?". I took a deep a breath and let it all out.
"When Heather born, my mum brought her out of the hospital. We put her in a separate room, because the Master room was too small and not comfy enough. I was only around five years old at that time. Nighttime came on the first day Heather was at home. I heard a scream and I ran over to Heather. I was temporarily blinded by a flash of green light. My mother rushed over to Heather and saw that three hooded figures were surrounding her cot. Of course we didn't know what that all meant since we were muggle borns. They had tried to kill Heather, but failed. They summoned who we suspect to be You-Know -Who and he himself tried killing Heather. He failed. He was outraged. He did some kind of spell on her. A curse. A terrible one. Her eyes glowed red for three days in a row and instead of crying or giggling like a normal baby would, she would laugh a really evil laugh. Her voice was deep and cold, that was until she turned six. She scared my whole family to death. She would sit on the rocking chair... All be herself the whole night talking about filthy MudBloods. I was terrified of her. And was too afraid to speak to her. But I still loved her deeply. I was in Hogwarts for a few months already when the problem stopped. I suspected it had something to do with the wizard in world, so I did some research. I soon found out that it was Voldermort and his death eaters who cursed her." I trailed off. " when I found out what her curse was I was really tempted to tell her the curse and warn her to be careful and protect her. But I knew that would be foolish, so I fed myself with negativity of her. Told myself I hated her just so I wouldn't blurt it all out." Tears were rolling down really fast now."
"So technically. She had been cursed, twice." He said and I nodded.
"One was a lasted for six years and the other will last for ever." I said.
"One of them, casted my Voldermort himself."
"Professor...why can't she be killed ?"
"I suppose that is her curse, dear child." He answered. "A curse that she was born with."
"And that's why Voldermort is after her. He wants her power- I mean curse- I mean he wants to be un-kill able until the time comes for him to die. Meanwhile, he wants to stop Harry from killing him. So, he can destroy Harry and-"
"Take over the wizarding world,yes "
"Wow."
"It seems so, my theory was right all along" Dumbledore said to himself.
"How did Voldermort know Heather was cursed. I mean- that's the whole reason he sent his followers to see whether it was true." I asked. That was the question I had in my mind all my life.
"I supposed there was a prophecy made when Heather was born. And Voldermort came to know about it.
"And what was that prophecy ?"
"That your sister, will help Harry Potter defeat the Dark Lord." He finished. I was shocked. So shocked my heart skipped a beat.
"And since he failed to kill Harry, he went for your sister. He thought that If he killed Heather, the prophecy wouldn't be fulfilled."
"But why did he attack NOW ? And why not when she was younger and at home ?" I asked.
"Well, come to think of it, that is an excellent question. Perhaps he just thought of the idea of taking your sister's blessing."
"You mean her curse ?"
"No, it's a blessing".
"A blessing ?!"
"Yes. A wonderful blessing. Now off to class" he said smiling and his eyes twinkling.

Can't Dumbledore just tell an answer to my face?! Seriously! That guy is like a really hard to solve riddle!

Heather was blessed !!?

Hah! CLIFFHANGER!!