Note: The war is over and Voldemort&Dumbledore are dead. It is the summer right after their Seventh year and Hermione learns something shocking. & What's with the bear? HG/DM
The music blasted at top volume and everybody was having a blast. Harry was dancing with Ginny and Ron was with Hermione. There was butt-shaking all throughout the Granger living room.
There were no more worries now that Voldemort had been defeated and although many loved ones had died life simply moves on.
"Happy birthday Hermione." Ron leaned over and kissed her cheek before beaming at her.
"Open my present now Hermione!" shouted a slightly tipsy Ginny. Her cheeks were flushed and she was leaning on Harry for support.
Hermione obliged and opened the pink box to find a beautiful pair of magical socks- they were enchanted to never stink and so could be worn for consecutive days without wash.
"Thanks Ginny!" Hermione went and gave her best female friend a small hug.
Thirty minutes of present-opening later Hermione came across a package with no name. It was small and felt very light. "Who sent this?" Hermione addressed to everyone in the room. Luna looked at Neville and Neville looked at Dean. Nobody knew.
Opening it up, she found the most beautiful heart pendant on platinum chain she had ever seen. She faced Ron and was prepared to thoroughly thank him when she saw the puzzlement on his face. It wasn't him…
"Blimey Hermione. Looks like you got yourself a secret admirer" quipped Harry.
She was deep in thought for just a short while as Mr. and Mrs. Granger decided to show themselves.
"Sweetie, we need to talk for a bit." Both parents had a sad and faraway look in their eyes.
"What did you just say?" Hermione was in shock.
"You're pureblooded Hermione and we're not your parents." Mr. Granger whispered.
"Where are my real parents then?" Hermione asked with a blank look on her face.
"We don't know. The Menos went into hiding so very long ago. We lost contact with them when you were five."
"Then why tell me this now? Why?" Hermione demanded with hot tears threatening to slip out.
"You're 18 and that makes you an adult. We felt you deserved to know the truth." Mrs. Granger replied softly.
"Well you thought wrong." With that Hermione turned and walked out.
Thoughts were coursing through her head. 'How could my parents lie to me like that? Wait no, they're not my parents. They're just liars. And my real parents are even worse. Who are they to abandon me? I need to know. I just need to know why.' Fingering her new necklace around her neck, she made a rash and un-Hermione-like decision: She decided she would find her parents and figure out the truth.
With that last thought in mind, she grabbed her handy Fitall bag and tossed all her possessions into the tiny bottomless bag. She then snuck over to the kitchen and tossed in loaves of bread and gallons of water. Then with a final survey of the house, she turned and left her home of 18 years.
Immediately she regretted leaving the house at so late a time. Where would she sleep for the night? Turning around the corner with her face downturned, she walked straight into a very tall man. Or maybe she was just short at 5'3.
He looked to be about 20 years old and friendly enough.
"Hello Hermione."
Her eyes enlarged at his words. 'How does he know my name?'
"Hi. You are…?" Hermione inquired.
"I'm Kev. You don't remember me at all do you?" His aura seemed to be a bit disheartened but he still wore a small smile on his face.
"Not really. Sorry."
"Well, no matter. I'll be on my way now. Good night." With a tip of his hat he left her there stunned.
'Looks like I have to do something about my appearance. I can't let any more people recognize me. Especially not people I know. It'll lead to unwanted questioning.'
With a flick of her wand, her wavy auburn hair became straight black with purple highlights. Another flick and her height increased by five inches. 'That should be good enough for now.'
Continuing on her way, she thought about her plan of action. How would she find these Menos and what would she do once she found them?
She figured she'd visit the library first thing tomorrow morning to conduct her research on the Menos. For now she needed to find an apartment to stay in.
It took her only two hours to find an appropriate lodging for the time being. It was cozy and the place came with a wall of bookshelves.
She took out her mattress from the Fitall bag and fell asleep almost immediately.
Stretching her limbs she got out of bed. After doing her daily morning routines she put on a green sweater and black skirt. Then she headed to the library. It was time to begin her plans.
Along the way she was deeply immersed in thought and did not see the giant brown bear.
Author's note: Hi everyone. This is my first Harry Potter fanfic and I just hope you guys like it. This first chapter is kind of ugh but I promise it gets better and there'll be plenty of draco/hermione moments - my favorite. hehe. Love ya all. Read&Review please. xD
