Save Her Soul

by M2H

Hermione Granger disappeared her second year, leaving a trail of questions. Now, three years later, she's found again. But it isn't the same bookish bushy haired girl they remember. Now its a pretty witch that gives off more questions than answers. With a dark past that might just kill her and guilt that already is—can she be saved? Or will she wind up broken?

1. Preface

Disclaimer: I own nothing at all except the plot. But that's it really.

Author Note:Something new! Don't worry people-who-read-How-Different-Could-We-Be, I still am going to update that one too! It's just this idea has been bugging me FOREVER and I haven't been able to give the other attention. This is a FredXHermione fic, cause I adore that pairing as well as HarryXHermione. Anywho, hope you enjoy.~M2H

PREFACE

The Branches of Magic

By: Garthum Perks

...The magical community has had several hundred branches of families that have gained or contained the title "pureblood" by having twelve or more generations of magic continually throughout their family line while being married to another person of magic. But, throughout our magical community's history there has been, and only will be, six branches that go farther than the title of pureblood.

These six branches gain the title "The Ancient and Noble House of" and the magic that runs through their veins is one of the purest magic that can be found on the Earth today. Their magic can be traced far back to the early days of magic. They hold a tremendous amount of political power in the wizarding government, unimaginable amounts of magical power, and extensive records of the past. They also can cancel out the blood status of another. If a muggle-born marries someone from this status their children will still contain the same status and the spouse will gain the title as well.

The six Ancient and Noble Houses are: the Potters, the Longbottoms, the Blacks, the Lovegoods, the Brightmores, and the XXXXXXX. Three on the side of "Light" and three on the side of 'Dark". Potters, Longbottoms, and Lovegoods stood for the Light and the Blacks, Brightmores, and XXXXXX.

The Potters are the unofficial leaders of the Light. Being one of the most powerful branches of the six, they quickly gained control. The last heir of the Potter's is Harry Potter, more famously known as the Boy-Who-Lived. Son of James and Lily Potter, both of which died of the thirty-first of October. The Potters line can be traced back to Godric Gryffindor, one of the four founders of the England school, Hogwarts. (To read more about the Potters turn to page 118.)

The Lovegoods are the smallest branch of the Ancient and Noble houses, usually maintaining one heir every generation. The Lovegoods, though morally Light, have been documented to side with Evil more than once. They are known more as the 'middle ground' of the two sides, taking the side of those who posses the better reason. But, for the past hundred years, the Lovegoods have stayed firmly on the side of Light. (To read more about the Lovegoods turn to page 201.)

The Longbottoms have a similar history to the Potters. Containing a very strong hold on the side of Light, they are often found battling the side of Evil alongside the Potters. Though, unlike the Potters, two heirs can be found. Augusta Longbottom, a highly esteemed witch and member of Wizengamot, and Neville Longbottom who is the only child of Frank and Alice Longbottom. (Both Frank and Alice Longbottom are alive but have been seen as unfit and mentally unstable by Wizengamot to hold their title and status. Though, the still possess most of the perks of it.) (To read more about the Longbottoms turn to page 223.)

The Blacks are often seen battling and arguing with the Potters. Since they are both equally match by magical standards, neither can fully destroy the other branch. Though, there has been many attempts from both sides. Though, unlike the past generations, the present Black, Sirius Black, and the previous heir of the Potter line, James Potter, have defied all expectations and become friends. Sirius Black, the last soul Black, is the legal guardian of Harry James Potter, the heir of the Potters, and has been trying to bring the Black branch to the light side. (To read more about the Blacks turn to page 248.)

The Brightmores have a very intertwined history with the Blacks. Though, the Brightmores have been known to be far lighter than the Blacks. They, like the Lovegoods, have been seen on either side of the battle ground. And they, unlike the others, have moved away from England and settled in Southern Africa where they hope to spend their days away from the disputes. There is only one heir of the Brightmores and she is not expected to have an heir, therefore killing the Brightmore line. (To read more about the Brightmores turn to page 276.)

The XXXXXX is the darkest and most powerful branch out of the six. The XXXXXX are the only branch that has last far beyond the other six. The XXXXXX are the first magical line to ever appear and their magic is, by far, the purest. Though they have created some of the darkest, most vile magical creations. They, also, have been the only ones to tip the scale between Light and Dark. The XXXXXX branch has been killed off. The other branches as well as Wizengamot decided that XXXXXX were too powerful to allow in the magical community. It is the only document agreement that all five branches and Wizengamot have agreed on unanimously. (To read more about the XXXXXXX turn to page 300.)

Page 312

...Continuation from page 304 of what XXXXXX have created:

* The three Unforgivable

* Paralysis Potion

* Amortentia

* Baneberry Potion

* Horcruxes

* Black Fire

* Bloodroot Potion

* Bloodlust Potion

* Blood Quills
* Death-Cap Draught
* Drink of Despair
* Muffling Draught
...

Page 316

Contination from page 304 of what XXXXXX have created:

*Petrificus Totalus

*Fidelius

*Conjunctivitis

*Mortality Mirrors (Mirrors used to suck the life out of those who look into them. Often given by XXXXXX to enemies. They are illegal in the Wizarding World, all known ones have been destroyed, and all knowledge of how to create them has been erased.)

...

Page 333

The XXXXXX heirs were killed on September 19th of the year 1892. Though most accounts on how have been destroyed, it is known that over a hundred witches and wizards were killed in the attempts to murder the powerful branch. Fifty-seven muggles were killed as well. When the branch was finally destroy, all assets were taken. Records and books were placed in Gringotts for safe keeping and the XXXXXX vast amounts of property and land was divided amongst the five remaining Ancient and Noble branches as well as a few of the pureblood branches. There is not a XXXXXX alive and all records of them have been blotted out of texts. Though, most of the magical community still fears the name and knows exactly what the branch had done in the past...

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Hermione Jean Granger looked at the castle on final time as she thought of the friends she was leaving. It was only her second year at Hogwarts and yet she knew she would never be returning. Tears swelled up in her eyes as she stepped into the boundaries of Hogsmeade, her hands pulling her trunk with her.

She wiped the tears away roughly as she turned to the castle. She raised her hand to her neck and grabbed the thin silver chain that she wore at all times. With one mighty pull the clasp broke and a loud pop filled the air. Just like that, Hermione Jean Granger disappeared in the dark of the night.

How's the beginning? Good? Bad? Comment please! ~M2H