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I sat there in my chair listening to him as he spoke unable to say a word. He made it all sound so simple. Go back, save them and return. I doubted it would work that way. But Albus was a wise man and I knew that he wouldnt steer me wrong. As batty as he may be at times. I sighed and rubbed my eyes wearily. I was 17 almost 18 and fighting a war I had no business fighting. I was in my seventh year of school and already had killed and knew more than most my age. But the final battle was approaching and to many have died. We dont have the strength to keep Harry alive long enough to fight. So it is I, Hermione Granger, muggle born witch who was chosen for the task.

Its not to surprising really. Ginny looks to much like Lily to go back. And I am the only other school aged woman in the Order. Ron of course argued when the plan was first brought up. But that was a year ago. He didn't argue anymore, but I know if he was alive he would. It still hurt, Ron being gone. We had finally admitted our feelings to eachother, then Bellatrix had killed him. I was brought out of my thoughts by him speaking again.

"It explains everything, to me." He then handed me a memory in a jar. "Show this to me to. It will make the transition easier." With that Albus stood up with a smile and a nod. "Good luck Ms. Granger." He held another bottle out to me and I opened it. Suddenly, I was unsure of whether or not I could go through with this. But I had to. If I didnt they would all die, and we could not win this war without them. I raised it to my lips and drank it down. It tasted like tears, and bitter memories, yet somewhere mixed in the fresh crisp taste of hope. I closed my eyes as a wave of dizziness washed over me. I collapsed to the floor and when I opened my eyes I gasped.

The room was less cluttered than it had been moments ago. It was bright and sunny. Was it possible that I had slept the day away? I stood up and gripped the back of the chair as I felt dizzy again. With my free hand I rubbed my eyes. I patted my pockets and let out a sigh of relief. A pouch of coins, the note and the memory rested safe within. The room was empty, except for Fawkes. I smiled at the sight of the phoenix. At least some things never changed. I thought with a smile.

I remembered home again. Harry lying in the hospital wing after another ordeal with Voldemort. It just wasn't fair, none of it was. And I hoped to change that. Dumbledore told me that I could change things. But that no matter what they would not change too much. But I had to try. Besides this was the chance of a life time, I had the chance to live amongst the mauraders. But then I remembered the downside. I might not be able to return back to my time. Dumbledore had been pretty sure I would be able to, but time travel was a tricky business. Especially over this long a period.

I jumped at the sound of a door closing behind me. Turning slowly I saw it was Dumbledore, albeit a much younger one. His eyes still had that damn twinkle in them. I was expecting him to be surprised, scared, anything but just standing there with a stupid smile on his face. Now I admit normally I had nothing but respect for the man, but right now I just wanted to get everything figured out.\par \par "Now what is such an enchanting witch doing in my office?" He asked softly as he walked over to his desk and took a seat.

"Well headmaster," I paused and reached into my pocket taking out an envelope and handing it to him. "This should explain all."\par \par Dumbledore opened up the envelope and took out the parchment within and read it slowly, his smile fell as he reached the end of it. I know that my Dumbledore would not give to much away in the letter. Only I would be able to change things, and he should not know more than what was needed. I watched as he set the parchment on the table and pushed his glasses up so he could rub his eyes.

"I will not ask any questions. It would not be wise." He said while studying me. "But you do understand that you might not be able to return to your time."\par \par "Sir that was a risk I was willing to take." I said sadly thinking of my friends back home. "If I fail then that home will not be worth living in."\par \par "Well then we must think of a new identity for you." He said with the smile back in place. "We can not let people know who you really are, just in case you are able to return." He said with a nod. "Hmm now I am to understand you are muggle born?" He asked me and I nodded in response. "That will not do at all. Hmm. You are going to be Hermione Evangeline Dumbledore." He said looking down across the desk at me. I couldnt help but smile back at him. "You will be my brothers daughter. My neice. Now some think some well odd things of my brother but no matter it is as good a cover as any. Now remember your mother is deceased and you are living with me due to Aberforths illness. Be vague and say you are not at liberty to discuss it. I am guessing you will want to stay in Gryffindor?" \par \par "Please sir. I would feel uncomfortable anywhere else." I said softly looking around the office. I had gone from mudblood to the headmasters neice in a matter of minutes.

"No more sir. I am uncle Albus to you my dear." He said with a fond smile. "I believe in you, young one. You will do what you were sent here to do. Now get yourself to the common room I will have some nessecaties sent to you by morning. School begins on monday. Also, our planned head girl had a change of heart, would you like to take the position?" He asked smiling again.

I knew that it was Lily Evans who was supposed to be Head Girl. And in my time she had not changed her mind. I frowned slightly wondering what changed. Had my coming back already set things in motion? I just looked at the headmaster and nodded. I might as well take over the job so it didnt end up going to some Slytherin.

"The password is candy cane." He said with a smile. "You and Mr. Potter can choose a new one later if that suits you? You will meet him tommorrow night when the students arrive."

I nodded again absentmindedly before leaving his office and heading towards the Head rooms. They were right by the Gryffindor common room and for that I was greatful. I would need to be in that common room a lot if I was to complete my mission. The entrance was gaurded by a painting of a Lioness and Lion wrestling in the grass. She said the password and it swung open to admit her to the common area. She didnt even bother to look around but just went into her bedroom and collapsed on the bed, greatful for the chance to sleep.

A/N: Well theres your first chapter. What did you guys think? Now I know this whole going back in time stuff has been done time and time again. But I wanted to give it a shot. Now reviews are much welcomed and needed if you want me to continue on. Well maybe not needed persay but they do help. Also if you have any suggestions or if anyone wants to beta please let me know. I love to hear from all of you, good or bad reviews and comments, either one help me out.