I Am A Gaunt *Completed!!!!!*

Chapter 10

Dedicated to: Remus-J-Lupin and Hermionegranger30501 for the follows!

*EDITED*

- Hermione's POV -

Platform 9 3/4, Kings Cross Station, Hogwarts Express, Eleven o'clock.

How amazing is it, that just those four things can have such a big impact in one's life when all combined. To first years, it is a new adventure. Second years a return to home. Third years they are a gateway to new places. Fourth through sixth years see it as the chance at new relationships and a return to home. Seventh years see it as the last chance to board the train leading to a place they spent a big part of their life at.

For me, I see it as a first year would. A new adventure. Never has my train ride been dull. My first time on this train, I made friends and searched for a toad. In my second, I became good friends with Ginny Weasley. My third year had a Dementor on board it and then there was Harry worrying me fourth year. In fifth year, there was the fear of Voldemort returning and then Harry disappearing in sixth year. Now, my seventh year, I didn't go. I was out searching for Horcruxes.

This one replaces my seventh year's turn and in some ways my first. They are both similar only this time I go as Alliana Gaunt and not Hermione Granger.

It will be strange and awkward, sure but hopefully it will work out for the best.

"Liana, keep going, we have to board the train.", I look over at Draco snapping out of my thoughts and smile at him. This is a first for him too. First time with no parents here, and first time on the good side.

"Right, let's go.", together we push through the crowds and park our trolleys with the others being loaded. Once that is finished, I take Draco's hand and pull him through the crowd. "If we hurry we can rest before the meeting.", he doesn't say anything but we continue on.

Finally, after forever of boarding the train and searching, we find the Heads compartment next to the Prefects compartment. "Okay, are you ready?", I look at him nervously but Draco just points to the Heads door and signals for us to enter. I smile as we start inside. He always calms me down - deep down, I know it's more than just the Veela bond and mate thing.

When we get inside, I see some people already in there. They all look up and stand. "I think you have the wrong compartment. This is for Heads, and Head Deputies only.", one of them says. I feel, as though I am about to punch them in the face when Draco just pushes me inside and sits me down. When he slides the door closed, I watch as he sits by the window and ignores everybody. Frowning, slightly, I scoot over and sit with him a bit. "Excuse, me? I thought, I said this was for Heads and Head Deputies only!", rolling my eyes, I look at the person and respond.

"Really, Ronald? What makes you think we aren't?", he looks taken aback and looks over at Ginny, his sister for help.

"He wasn't talking to you. He was talking to the git your practically squishing, Hermione", I can almost feel the suspicious thoughts going through her head. Ever since her first year here, Ginny has had trust issues.

I sigh, and look back out the window. One day, I will be able to go somewhere and not have to explain every detail of my life.

"What happened to you Mione? Why are acting different, and look different?", I look over at Ginny and frown some more. She makes it sound like a bad thing.

"She doesn't have to explain her life, to you guys. You hurt her when she needed you the most and now you expect her to act like she owes you? Pathetic. Now, if you don't mind, I want to get my job done.", I sigh of relief and send Draco a thankful smile. He just has an annoyed look and avoids my eye contact. Why is he acting this way?

Frowning, I sigh and turn to the table in the center of the compartment, because it is the Heads compartment, there is more space. Thus, the added table. Of course all luxuries come with a price, and this one is the price of doing a job and reading a envelope.

I grab the envelope and open it up. Inside is four letters, for me, Draco, and the other two. I hand them out and try to get Draco to look at me but he doesn't instead he just takes his stuff and examines it. Why is he ignoring me?

I frown and turn to read my letter. After reading through it a few times to make sure I got everything, I look up at everyone else. Ron, is still reading his but Ginny is just now finishing. When I look at Draco, he is looking out the window avoiding me again. I go to ask him what's wrong, when he all of a sudden stands up. "I will take care of the Prefects. You guys stay here.", and with that he leaves a shocked and upset me, with two other people I would rather not talk to the most right about now.

The door slams closed, and I flinch before looking at the other two. Ron has a bloody red face and Ginny is giving me a look I know all to well. It was the look that said, "You best explain what is going on! Or so help me I will hex you to next year!". I sigh, and look down.

"Before I say anything, please remember that we are NOT enemies and try not interrupt. I will only go through this once!", when I look up Ginny is nodding skeptically and Ron is just plain glaring. I wince a bit and Ginny hits him, making him sit down.

"Tell, us.", she says.

"Well, I...er....I found something out a few weeks ago.", Ginny urges me on so I continue. "Not only am I a long time distant relative of Tom Riddle, but I am also part Veela.", Ginny and Ron's eyes widen and immediately I can tell that I have their attention. Sighing, I add on something, "My real name is Alliana Sauveur Gaunt and my "father" is a defendant of the brother of Voldemort's mother. His grandma is a Veela, and is my mother's. Which makes me part Veela.", Ron looks confused but Ginny looks like she's about to explode.

"Who is your mate?", Ron looks confused when Ginny asks me. "I remember Fleur saying something about it once,", she says waving off my surprised look. "It's Draco isn't it?",Ginny says. Ron tries to look at me as if I will deni but all I do is nod. Surprised and angry, he gets up and looks about to protest but just leaves. Shaking, her head Ginny watches him before looking at me as if disappointed. "You know, after you said the whole Veela thing, I kind expected it to be Draco? However, i still think....really? After everything he did to us. To you. That is just a disaster waiting to happen. I know I may sound biased and I probably am but Hermione - Alliana -  whoever you are, be sure you make the right choice because the wrong one could hurt you seriously."

I understand what she's saying but it doesn't stop the pain. Wanting to get some privacy, I stand up and leave the compartment in search of an empty one. I need some time alone. This is too much for me. Heck, we haven't even gotten to Hogwarts yet!