Hermione Gaunt

Hermione,Ginny,Ron and Harry,please come down this instant,letters for all of you!"Mrs Weasley's voice boomed from downstairs.The golden trio raced downstairs followed by Ginny. Hermione was first as she jumped the last three Ron barged past her causing her to fall."You pig of a boyfriend Ronald Weasley!"Ginny shouted helping Hermione to her feet.Ron walked over to Hermione and hugged her."I'm soo sorry Mione,I just wanted to see the letters,will you forgive me?"Ron asked her.locking his eyes with hers,how could she resist those blue eyes.She loved him with everything she had, she stared into his eyes"Of course I forgive....""Hermione,Ron,come quick,letters from Hogwarts."Harry shouted jumping up and down with excitement.Ginny handed them their letters wearing a huge grin on her face. Dear ms Granger,                                I am pleased to inform you  that I would like to invite you back to redo your last year at Hogwarts,due to the fact that you did not attended your last year,it would be an absolute honor if you do return to pass your N.E.W.T.S,with your fellow 7th years to make your last year a magical,special and successful one.I hope you do accept my offer and come back,I will be awaiting your replies via owl,also I have decided to make you headgirl after all you have achieved and done,you truly deserve it.I hope to see you next term,school starts on  the first of September.        Yours sincerely       Minerva Mcgonagoll    Headmistress of HogwartsHermione read the letter three times before turning to her friends,who were grinning at her,she shoved her hand to the bottom of the envelope,she took out a green badge that said 'headgirl' on it. "Wow, Hermione,Congratulations"Her friends chanted at her all at once.looking at the badge and examining it."Wait,Harry didn't you get headboy?"Hermione asked looking worried and curious."No,I didn't,that does not matter anyway I want a quiet and peaceful last year.Whoever did get it must be better than me in school."Harry announced,looking at the three who were standing looking at him as if he had grown three heads."But Harry,I was sure that if anyone was gonna be headboy it would be you,who could it be,who would  I be sharing a common room with and patrolling with,I just cannot understand this."Hermione growled looking stressed.Ron snaked his arms around her waist from behind and put his head on her shoulder,comforting her."Don't worry Mione,I'm sure it will be someone responsible and a gentleman, otherwise I will hex them their arse off."Ron joked.smiling at her."I hope so Ron, I really do."She muttered under her breath.They all went to the kitchen to have their lunch."So, having only a week and a half to school starts,we need to get to Diagon Alley to get all your school stuff,everyone will have to buy new robes and books.We'll go after lunch,so hurry up dears and go and get ready."Mrs Weasley said smiling at them,they all stuffed themselves and ran up the stairs to get ready. Hermione came down in a yellow summer dress that clung to her curves that was just above her knees and matching sandals with heels,her hazel curls were let down and reached her waist. "Wow Mione, you look beautiful."Ron said admiring his girlfriend, as she came beside him and held his hand,she blushed and looked down at her feet.She took out her wand and tried to cast a spell on a nearby bird that was stuck,she waved her wand but nothing happened,she tried again,nothing happened.She frowned at her magic,she just thought it was because of her not using magic over the holidays at all. "Hermione,what's wrong why cant you use your wand?"Ron asked with a serious tone,staring at her his head hanging to one side."I don't know,I'll have to go to Ollivander's and ask him."Hermione replied,she looked up to see Harry and Ginny coming towards them holding hands."Mum is not going,she said to go enjoy ourselves but keep out of trouble and to be back by 6, which is in five hours, we have a lot of time to spare since its only 12,come on then lets apparate. They all nodded approvingly and held hands,the air sucked them in and turned them inside out their stomachs churned, as a few moments passed they landed next to Gringotts."Right,who needs money?"Harry asked enthusiastically"Well, we all do Harry."Ron said making it quite obvious,he rolled his eyes and headed in."Guys, I don't need any,meet you back here in four hours ok?I just wanna look around by myself, I missed this place"Hermione added,her friends looked at her curiously before nodding and going in to Gringotts. Hermione walked down the stairs and headed to Ollivanders. She was looking down looking at her feet and bumped in to someone, tall and muscular,she almost fell back when the person grabbed her arm and pulled her forwards,before she hit the floor.  "Oh I'm sorr...Malfoy?""Yeah,um hi Granger."Hermione looked at Malfoy and raised an eyebrow, was this a joke no rude comment,no mudblood? She looked at either side of him, she saw an identical man to Draco but with longer hair and a woman who had blonde and black hair.He just stared at her and forgot his parents were there,he hadn't realized that he was still holding her hand,she looked up at him,his eyes were filled with something else,not hate and coldness it was filled with warmth, even though he looked thinner and sad.She blushed looking down and saw his hand around her wrist,she cleared her throat and pulled her arm away gently."Erm,Herm,I mean Granger,this is my father and this is my mother."He gestured to them as his parents put a hand to their son's shoulder and stepped forward towards Hermione. She raised an eyebrow at them,lost  in her thoughts."Ms Granger,I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive us,we know how wrong we were about blood and you are not different from us we are equals,I want to forget the past and move on maybe even become friends over the years,you have shown courage and I admire you highly for all you did."Lucius Malfoy finished and put his hand out to Hermione to shake.Hesitantly she put her hand out, and shook it."I would love to forget the past and move on, I don't blame you for what you did,you did make the right choice in the end by leaving and not fighting,it is never too late to make the right choice,Mr Malfoy,I hope we can come to be friends,though I'm not sure Harry and Ron, will agree,they can never forgive as easily as I can,that is one of the things I hate about them,in time they will come around and see the right way,I myself will try and convince them,I do believe that everyone deserves a second chance."She said and smiled shyly at them,they gleamed back at her and Narcissa Malfoy stepped forward and hugged her a motherly hug,Draco couldn't believe how smoothly that went and was feeling very happy."Thank you Hermione,after all I would love for Draco to join Gryffindor for the resorting,he also got headboy,Do you know who got headgirl?Narcissa asked looking hopeful,Hermione's eyes were wide open and staring at her in shock."I'm sorry,yes, I'm headgirl and what do you mean by the resorting?no one told me about it."She blurted out."Congratulations on getting headgirl,well the resorting ceremony,they are going to resort you into new houses like in first year to stop the problems between houses,didn't anyone tell you?" Narcissa replied as though it was completely obvious,Hermione shook her head and frowned."Sorry,I must be going now,I have a problem with my wand and need to go to Ollivanders to ask  him the problem."Hermione replied she had to go but she didn't want to,Malfoy's family was pretty nice and seemed to have changed,she really liked Narcissa."Well,let me accompany you,for some girl talk,the boys can go and buy Draco's new school robes"  She eyed Draco and Lucius as they said goodbye and went their separate ways.  Hermione walked down the street to Ollivanders with Narcissa to her left wondering if this was the smartest idea."So Hermione,tell me about you and your parents."Narcissa asked politely eyeing Hermione, she realized as Hermione shed a tear in her eye and blinked it away."I'm sorry dear I..."Narcissa stuttered."No,it's ok,no ones asked me before,anyway,as you know last year me,Harry and Ron went hunting Horcruxes,we left home a bit earlier then we thought we would,before I left to go to the burrow,I took away all the memories they had of me,so that they wouldn't get hurt,wonder where I was, or if anything happened to me they wouldn't remember,now they live in another house,have another daughter,after one year,I couldn't find it in me to lift the memories,I want them to live in peace and not have to worry about me in another world..."Hermione was sobbing and muttering,Narcissa had a tear in her eye and placed a hand on her shoulder."That must of been soo hard for you,but thank you for giving me another chance,if you need anything,I mean anything,I know that the Weasley's are your family and Harry of course but if you need anyone else to talk to,just send me an owl or come visit me.I could use some girl company all I have is hard headed boys around me, who don't understand me."Narcissa smiled and Hermione smiled back. "Thank you...Narcissa,come on there is the shop."Hermione cheered up and opened the door for her new friend. Narcissa smiled at her and went in,Hermione followed."Hello Mr Ollivander,I have a problem with my wand I would like you to tell me what it is."She smiled and he nodded."Of course,Ms Granger such an honor."He beamed at her and limped happily towards them"Hello Ms Malfoy"He nodded curtly towards her,she smiled and nodded back at him.He handed Hermione's wand back to her."Now, Ms Granger,give your wand and let us see what happens."He declared at her.She nodded and gave her wand a wave,it glowed but nothing happened.He gasped and looked at her a shocked expression on his face,He hadn't seen this in a long time. Hermione and Narcissa both glanced at him."Ms Granger,are you sure that you are a muggleborn?"He asked her a very concerned look on his face,glancing at Hermione and then at Narcissa."What do you mean sir?"Hermione asked him she was curious and startled."Well, do the Grangers own any baby photos of you or videos of when you were a baby?" Hermione shook her head. "The only photos they have are from when I was three and over,but not one of when I was born or my first two years,sir what does this have to do with anything,please explain?"She sobbed,she felt Narcissa's comforting motherly hand around her shoulders."Well,your wand is too weak for your powers and your powers will grow when you turn 18 which is when you traditionally become of age,when is your birthday?"He asked her with a stern face."My birthday is tomorrow,I will be 18."She muttered listening curiously to what he was saying."Well,all the symptoms you have shown me,is part of becoming of age,in a Guant family.All the females in the Guant family were lastinta which means that there powers are unlimited,they can achieve anything with practice,I have the wand right here,which was passed down from mother to daughter."He dropped his gaze and opened a draw,gently he pulled out a dusty wand and blew the  dust from it,he handed it to her and the wand gleamed  in her hand. Hermione was speechless she didn't know whether to believe it or to run out crying,Narcissa seemed dead,her eyes were wide and she was focusing hard on something."Now,I will touch the other end of your wand,if I am right about this theory,it will burn me,if I am wrong, nothing will happen."hesitantly he put his index finger out and touched the other end of the wand, he yelped in pain and rubbed his finger."Impossible."Narcissa muttered under her breath."So she is a pureblood, am I right?"Narcissa asked quietly,Ollivander nodded his head."Thank you, Ollivander,here is the money."Hermione walked out the door,speechless,Narcissa followed.they walked to the other shops, in complete silence Hermione got what she needed,Narcissa walked by on her left,they walked to a cafe in silence and sat down at an empty table,Hermione ordered two butterbeers."Hermione,I know this is very confusing for you,tomorrow is your birthday,am I right?"Narcissa asked quietly,looking at Hermione with sympathy. Hermione nodded and looked up at Narcissa."I know we just met and you don't have any trust in me...""No,Narcissa that is not true at all,I feel like I've known you forever,I just don't know what to do,I have to find my parents and know who they are."Narcissa and Hermione shared a caring smile."What I wanted to say is that,my best friend,was a Guant,she died giving birth to a baby,that baby was you,I just noticed now,your father took you to the Grangers when you where 3 that explains the photos,I think your father is looking for you, it is only a matter of time, before he goes to look for you at the Weasleys house.Now because tomorrow is your birthday,you will go through a physical change,I was there when your mother changed as well,it was one of the worst things I have ever seen in my life,it is more painful then a crucio curse,now if you'd like,I can be there with you when it starts, it will start today at 12 at night,  I do not know when it will end but the stronger you are the more you resist the faster it will be, the weaker you are the slower,it gets.I do not know,how you will tell Ms Weasley but we can both be there with you."Narcissa whispered to Hermione slowly and clearly,there was pain going through her eyes."I don't want Ms Weasley to be there, she will not understand and has been through a lot since Fred's death,I don't want to worry her,can you be there?"Hermione asked with pleading eyes. Narcissa nodded"Apperate to Malfoy Manor,the latest should be at 10,you'll be fine,I'm sure,you are a strong girl."She smiled one more time before Hermione stood up"Thank you very much,say hello and it was a pleasure to meet them to Lucius and Draco,I will see you at 10."She smiled at her before hugging her tightly and went to meet Harry,Ron and Ginny. She walked to Gringotts to find them waiting for her."Where have you been Mione,you are late."Ron said kissing her cheek,she smiled at him."We need to go now,I forgot to do something and it can't wait."She declared,they all eyed her."OK,lets go,we were done as well."Ginny said suspiciously,they gripped hands and apparated back to the Burrow."Oh,you are back early."Ms Weasley declared looking pleased.they all looked at each other and chanted"We finished pretty quickly and it got boring."They set off to the lounge, before they opened the door"No dears,not through there,all of you go upstairs and take Hermione's stuff with you,Hermione dear we need to talk about something important."Ms Weasley smiled at Hermione with warm loving eyes and shooed there rest of them upstairs."Now,there is someone here to see you,don't be nervous dear, it'll be fine."She opened the door to the kitchen and lead Hermione in to the lounge,to be reunited with her family.