Disclaimer: I do not own anything except the plot.
This is a crossover with the series by Janet Evanovich.
When her parents are killed in a fire, Hermione finds out she was adopted and her real father is a bounty hunter from Trenton, New Jersey.
Owl Post came earlier than usual this morning, but with it brought the biggest shock I had ever had in my life. My name is Hermione Granger, and for the last six years I have been studying magic at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. My day would have started out like any other; I woke up at 6:30 and got ready for double potions, hoping to get in some quick study time before breakfast. The moment I entered the Great Hall I noticed something was off. Sitting at the table was a man I had never seen before, and he was talking to Dumbledore, He looked like a ministry official.
As I walked in Professor Dumbledore and the man stopped talking and looked at me, it was starting to give me the willies. Deciding to distract myself I pulled out my potions notes and started studying for this mornings test; about an hour later the Great Hall started to fill up, bringing with it a grumpy Harry and a yawning Ron. Filling up their plates for them I asked them how their sleep went. I got a 'fine' from Harry and a 'wha?' from Ron. I guess I would have had to carry on a one sided conversation if the Owl Post hadn't started pouring into the hall.
I eagerly awaited my Daily Prophet, hoping to hear how the struggle for elvish rights was going; just because I wasn't carrying on about S.P.E.W. didn't mean I had given up on the struggle. Imagine my surprise when I received a letter from the ministry. I looked at the letter for a few seconds, pondering what the letter would say. Hoping for the best I tore the end of the envelope open and pulled out the contents, my eyes quickly scanning the page.
Dear Miss Granger,
We regret to inform you that your parents Mr. and Mrs. Granger passed away last night in a fire that consumed their home. The muggle authorities have been properly dealt with and you will remain at Hogwarts until further arrangements have been made. Their will be a Ministry official arriving at Hogwarts to bring you to your parents funeral and the reading of their will.
Sincerely
David York
Muggle relations
Tears filled my eyes as I ran out of the hall, heading for the only place that I would have peace and quiet until I had processed what I had just read. Entering the room I quickly headed to the least used area of the library and threw myself into a chair, sobbing heavily. My parents had started being distant to me when they had found out I was a witch, don't get me wrong, they supported and encouraged me, but they treated me different. I had no surviving relatives to take me in, so I had no clue what was going to happen to me.
I sat in the chair for quite some time, silent tears running down my face, pondering what I was going to do. I stood up and left the library as quickly as I had come in, and started walking to Dumbledore's office. I thought it would be best if I got this over quickly, rather than wait for a summons. I stood at the base of the staircase and tried to keep myself from crying. When I reached the top I knocked softly at the door, waiting until I heard the headmaster call out "enter".
I know that this doesn't fall in with the sixth book, but I prefer being in denial about what has happened. Reviews are always welcome, and I hope you like it.