There was a lone figure standing in an empty meadow in a black sundress, black sunhat, and black heels. Silent tears streamed down the woman's face as she looked upon the grave stone in front of her. In loving memory of Anne and Richard Granger. The woman turned to walk away as the sky started to darken; it had been a month since that tragic day…the day her life changed forever.

It was the day of the seventh year picnic; she was sitting under the shade of the tree by the lake with her friends having a good time looking back on their past seven years at Hogwarts when Professor McGonagall rushed over to her.

"Miss Granger we need you in the Headmaster's office" McGonagall said.

Hermione was on her feet and following her mentor to the office.

When they reached the office there were a few people already there awaiting her arrival.

"Miss Granger please take a seat" Professor Dumbledore offered and she accepted.

As she looked around she saw some familiar people and few that she didn't recognize, she noticed Mr. and Mrs. Weasley among the professors.

"Hermione, this is Mrs. Lee and she is the Head of Muggle Affairs" Dumbledore introduced them.

"Professor what is this about" Hermione asked seeing the grave looks on the faces around her.

"I hate to be the one that has to tell you this but there has been an attack…" Dumbledore started

"By Death Eaters? But Voldemort has been gone for months now" Hermione exclaimed

"No dear, there was a home invasion by muggles, into your parents' home" he continued.

"Are they okay?" she asked and immediately knew the answer when she saw the faces around her drop "NO!" she sobbed and slid out of her chair onto the floor.

"Hermione I am really sorry about this but your parents are in critical condition at St Mary's Hospital. The extent of their injuries is very bad. Mrs. Lee is here to make sure you are able to go see them and get things straightened out with the media and your home" Dumbledore said as the pieces were starting to come together.

Hermione went into shock and passed out shortly after Dumbledore told her that.