Running Out Of Time

Chapter 10

"Easy for you to say, you're not the one with relentless pain." Hermione snapped.

"Does anyone comment on your new behavior?" Luna asked.

Hermione scoffed, "no. Thank Merlin. This 'thing' I was cursed with, it only increases with time.  The tourtered voices Im hearing is becoming too much!"

"Calm down Hermione." Luna said reassuringly and handed the older witch a potion.

Hermione glanced warily at Luna. "What is that?" 

"Calming Draught." Luna answered.

"Here goes nothing." Hermione sighed , tipping the vial into her mouth.

Suddenly a myriad of voices could be heard from outside. Both witches turned to the magically locked door.

"I dont care, she is my sister and I demand to see her now!" A male voice shouted.

Hermione winced, "Harry cant hear us? Can he?"

"No why?"

Hermione shook her head. "No reason."

A knock on the door came and Hermione shrieked.

"Hermione, are you ok?" Harry asked

"What am I to do?" Hermione mouthed frantically.

Summer 1994

"Wait, you want me to do what?!" Sirius asked James. The two were lucky to get a moment alone in between Order meetings.

"Help me contact my family in 2017. Please Sirius, Dad and A-Hermione dont know." James pleaded.

"What are you talking about?" Sirius raised an eyebrow.

James gulped looking nervous. "My family contacted me the first night I was here. That was the adult Harry and Hermione, but the older you was there too."

Sirius looked nauseated. "Ok, moving on. I dont know what they did."

"It might have to do with your family's magic or something." James shrugged.

"Sure as hell know nothing about Family Magic here. Im afraid you are out of luck here." Sirius sighed.

"Thats bloody brilliant." James sighed.

"Is there something I can help with Hugo?" Hermione asked walking into the room.

"Im afraid not this problem." James sighed

"Thats too bad. Id rather do something useful than listen to the boys yammer on about Quidditch." Hermione rolled her eyes.

"Sorry to disappoint." James answered. Typical. As much as James loved his teenage aunt, he still had trouble connecting with her.

"Thats ok." Hermione smiled and left the room.

Summer 2017

"Hermione! Luna! I know you are in there!" Harry bellowed banging on the door.

"Theres no point in hiding this anymore." Luna whispered.

Hermione sighed and allowed the door to open. Harry fell flat onto his face. The raven haired man straightened up and stared up at the women.

"What is it Harry?" Hermione demanded.

"I know you've been suffering." Harry said awkwardly.

"Theres nothing you can do to help." Hermione winced.

"There has to be a way. I viewed Dads memories. Who gave you the time turner when we were 14?" Harry asked.

"Yes, who gave you the time turner Hermione?" Luna echoed.

Hermione gasped and whipped out her wand. "I know who has the answers!" She casted her patronus and gave the message.

"Where are you going Hermione?" Luna asked.

"Where do you think? To find a cure of course!"

Summer 1994

"Hugo, Dumbledore would like to speak with you a moment." Molly called early the next morning.

Harry and Ron got up to follow, "Alone." Molly glared at the boys.

James went into the room that Molly showed him. "You wanted to speak with me Professor?"

The old man turned and smiled at James. "I have a piece of interesting information for you." Dumbledore pulled out a small stack of old parchment.

James took the stack, with a raised eyebrow. "What is this?" James asked.

"Diary entries, remember I told you there was one other time traveler? That stack is of their experiences while in another timeframe." Dumbledore answered.

"How is this, supposed to help me?" James asked puzzled.

"Theres nothing wrong with doing research now is it?" Albus raised a silver eyebrow.

"That is true."

"One more thing, make sure those entries remain private. If possible." Dumbledore then left the room.

James released a groan and glanced at the top page. It was titled; The Time Traveler's Myths. James gasped, "No bloody way!"

The time traveler knew that title, but how? Then it hit him. His Aunt Luna had gifted his family that book last Christmas, but no member of the Potter family had time to read fiction.

James groaned to himself. He was with his parents, aunts and uncles, did he really want to spend that time alone?

Not a chance. James went into the shared room with Ron, and slipped the entries under his matress.

He had a bloody year to learn his lesson. Besides, in the past, he had no siblings to watch. He could let loose and have a little fun.

Summer 2017

Hermione appeared in the chilly summer air and gazed up at the large building longingly.

Suddenly, a silver cat soared through the air to meet the woman. When the cat opened its mouth, Hermione heard "Professor Malfoy, do come in."

Hermione sighed, she hadnt been back to the castle since the spring term had let out. She was surprised when Minerva had meet her just inside the castle.

"Hello Minerva." Hermione smiled.

"Hermione, are you ok?" Minerva asked taking in the younger womans weary appearance.

"That remains to be seen. May I talk to Dumbledores portrait?" Hermiome asked.

"Yes, but why?" Minerva asked leading the other witch to the Head's office.

"I have some questions for the both of you regarding the time turner I used when I was 14." Hermione answered.

"Um ok." Minerva glanced at Hermione worriedly. "What happened?"

"Id rather tell you both together." Hermione answered.

The pair remained silebt until they approched the Head's office. "Sugar Quill" was the password.

Minerva conjured another chair and motioned for Hermione to sit. "Albus, we have a visitor."

The old man continued to snore. Minerva smiled at Hermione, then went to knock on the frame.

"Minerva, how can I help you?" Dumbledore asked.

"Hermione needs help right now Albus." Minerva answered.

"Congragulations on The Time Traveler's Myths." The old man grinned.

"What is he talking about Hermione?" Minerva asked.