Hey guys, im bbaaaack :P
And here with a new story just for you - yes, it is what you have been waiting for, the SEQUEL to This Masquerade
I promise that this one will have a happy ending :D
If you haven't read TM, I advise you to go read it because it wont make a difference now, but it will later - so go read! and dont forget to review :D
Disclaimer: Nothing but the plot and some extra characters belong to me - JK Rowling has everything else :S
And so here it is ------
FLAMES:
In Which Introductions Are Made: Hermione Granger
"I'm leaving you"
Hermione Granger turned to her husband. It had been 7 very long years.
"You can't do that"
Her husband, Viktor Krum looked shocked at her outright declaration.
"Oh, don't look so shocked Viktor, I know about you and your pathetic little mistress"
She turned to her wardrobe and took out her suitcase.
"Expect the divorce papers in a week. My lawyer will be contacting you." (A/N I have no idea how wizard divorces happen so I'm just making it like a normal one)
She started putting things into her suitcase.
"And what about Daniel? How will you explain to him why I'm not there? That his father is not going to be living with him?"
It was a pathetic ploy to stop her from going. She turned to him, a deathly glare in her eyes.
"Oh please, don't try that with me. You haven't pretended to care for him, let alone actually cared for him, so don't pull the 'he'll miss his father' crap, because he hasn't known his father."
She picked up her suitcase and picked up Daniel from where he was sleeping on the bed. Just before she stepped into the fireplace, she gave Viktor one final look.
"Do not try to contact me directly. Anything you have to say will be said through your lawyer to my lawyer. You have done wrong, and do not even attempt to make any of this look as if its my fault or so god help me, I will make your life a living hell and you will no longer have a career. I promise you that much."
She took off her ring and chucked it onto the floor, and grabbed some floo powder from the mantle.
"God knows why I married such a pathetic man like you. The Burrow!"
With a swirl of green flames, Hermione and Daniel Granger disappeared from the life they had known for so long.
As they both stepped out of the flames at The Burrow, the Weasleys and Harry were enjoying a lovely dinner. Hermione and Daniel practically fell out with their suitcases, covered in soot. Immediately Molly Weasley got up and helped Hermione to her feet. Ginny grabbed Daniel and hugged him. All the Weasley men were in shocked to see Hermione suddenly fall out of their fireplace with no warning. Hermione burst into tears and Molly hugged her lovingly.
"There there sweetie, what's wrong? Did Viktor do something?"
Hermione simply started crying harder. No one moved until Daniel walked up to his mama and gave her a bear hug.
"Mama, don't cry, please don't cry."
Hermione looked at her son with tears in her eyes and then looked back up at Ginny. Ginny nodded back, and a look of understanding passed between them.
"Daniel sweetie, go with Aunt Ginny. She'll give you a bath and put you to bed okay?"
"No Mama, I want you mama, please mama!"
"Honey I promise I'll be up in two minutes and tuck you in okay? Go with Aunt Ginny baby, she'll take care of you till I come up."
Ginny smiled at the little boy and took his hand and started leading him up the stairs.
"Come now Danny-boy, we'll get you all cleaned up. Would you like a nice bubbly bath? Yes? Okay then, we'll get you one wont we? Yes we will!"
Hermione's eyes followed her son all the way up the stairs, and then she looked at Harry and Ron, who had suddenly appeared by her side. They both looked at her and gave her a huge enveloping hug.
"Oh 'Mione, would you like us to go beat him up for you?"
Ron looked at her with a completely serious and expectant look on his face. Despite her tears, Hermione managed to give him a watery smile. She looked over at Harry who had a murderous look on his face.
"Thanks you guys, but don't worry, he wont try anything from now on. I'm getting a divorce."
Ron looked relived but Harry still had a thoughtful look on his face. Hermione was slightly confused.
"Everything alright Harry?"
He looked at her with a soft look.
"Tell me you threatened him before you left"
Hermione burst out laughing through her tears. She nodded and Harry broke into a grin.
"Attagirl 'Mione!"
It was midnight. Hermione and Ginny were in Ginny's room, and Daniel had been put to sleep in Harry and Ron's room. They knew not to question Hermione in great depth until she was ready. But Ginny had Hermione calmed down and were discussing what had happened and what would happen next.
"So you caught him sleeping with someone else?"
Hermione nodded and looked away.
"It was like a blow straight to the chest. He was the first guy who was actually interested in me and wasn't afraid to show it. He was my first love, and I caught him sleeping with one of our maids. I didn't want any maids, I was sure I could take care of the house on my own but Viktor insisted on them," Hermione gave a bitter laugh. "I guess now I know why. He even interviewed them personally."
Ginny looked shocked and angry.
"That bastard! He didn't deserve you 'Mione, he really didn't."
Hermione turned away, deep in thought.
"Thanks Gin, but it was both our faults. Maybe I didn't do enough."
"That's bull Hermione and you know it. You did all you could, but that wanker was constantly chasing the chase. Guys like that don't deserve to be on this planet, this life or next! You have to stop making excuses for him sweetie."
"I know Gin, I know. But it's so hard," Tears started to appear in Hermione's eyes. "I have to support Daniel, and I don't want to ask him for money. That would be like admitting defeat! I don't know what to do! Who will take me now!?"
"'Mione, we're here. We're all here for you if you need anything! We're your family, and don't you forget it."
She reached over to Hermione and gave her a hug while patting her hair. When Hermione had calmed down, Ginny reached for her bag.
"I guess we should unpack huh? Get you all settled in."
As she opened the bag, a photo fell out. Hermione picked it up and dropped it on the bed. Ginny looked over. It was a photo of Hermione and Viktor on their wedding day.
Ginny turned to Hermione.
"Why 'Mione, why put yourself through this torture?"
Hermione's eyes started to shine with unshed tears.
"It was meant to be the happiest day in my life. I had committed myself to a man who I was in love with, and I was sure he was in love with me as well." A tear slipped down her cheek. "I guess not."
It was late at night and every one was asleep except for Hermione. That picture had brought back so many memories.
Quidditch Player Ties the Knot!
Reported by: Everlyn Lane
It is the day of the MOST anticipated wedding of the season. World Class Quidditch Player Viktor Krum finally ties the knot with Hermione Granger, who is said to be the brightest witch of her age. During Granger's fourth year, Krum, who is probably best known for his position in International Quidditch, escorted Granger to the honorary Yule Ball, and from there things just escalated. Friends reveal that Granger and Krum did not mention much about how things were going in public. "Hermione mainly kept to herself when we would have our nightly gossip sessions" says close friend Lavender Brown. "No matter how much we asked her, she refused to reveal anything. It was a very secretive relationship." Both Krum and Granger were unavailable to comment on their previous relationship.
After their relationship Granger and Krum kept in touch via owls but soon lost contact. Granger graduated from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry shortly before the war began. She was pushed into the spotlight alongside best friends Harry Potter and Ron Weasley because their combined forces dispelled the dark cloud of evil that shrouded both the Wizard and the Muggle world. She was also mentioned in a lot of scandals during her school years, but proved them to be spiteful and completely untrue. After the war, Granger joined in the rebuilding of the Ministry of Magic, but declined the coveted position of Mistress of Magic to take up a relatively minor role at the Daily Prophet as a head of the Sports section. When asked to comment on this career defining choice, she had little to say. "I like a challenge. I also strongly believe that only through hard work can you reach the full level of satisfaction at a job." It was like that that she bumped into Viktor Krum, who she had not seen in the past 3 years. The two quickly became reacquainted, and the spark beneath their long lost relationship reignited. "I had never seen her this happy" stated Harry Potter, best friend to Granger. "I know this decision she's making is the right one for her. I wish her a happy and prosperous marriage."
However, Krum's many fans are heavily disappointed, not only because he is no longer available. Many of well wishing fans question Krum's choice in his bride. "I personally don't see what he sees in her," states a source who wishes to remain unnamed. "she's as drab and boring as watching paint dry." Ms. Granger's comments on the matter? As soon as she saw some of the hate mail sent to her, she burst out laughing. "I am getting married to who was the sexiest available man in the Witch Weekly. I've been expecting mail like this, and I take it in good humour!"
Well, Ms. Granger, that is a positive outlook on this whole event. From the Daily Prophet, we wish you and Mr. Krum the best of luck in your marriage.
The whole affair had been such a big mess to organise. But it was a happy mess. There she was, looking radiant and glowing, like a new wife should be. It had looked like a happily ever after. And it was. Until Daniel was born. All Viktor had wanted from her was an heir to carry on his lineage. He couldn't care less about how he was brought up, he just needed another male to carry tradition forward. That was when he stopped loving Hermione, and started to bed other women. But Hermione didn't resent Daniel in anyway whatsoever, like most people would have. Instead she thanked god in every way for giving her her precious child. Daniel had not broken up their marriage, he had simply opened Hermione's eyes to the shallow, pathetic man she had married. She stroked Daniel's hair softly.
"That's right baby. We can live without him. I know we can. You have me baby, and I will never leave you."
A sudden flapping of wings woke her up from her reverie. Even now, 10 years later, she could recognise the Hogwarts owls, and most importantly, the Hogwarts insignia that was stamped above the address on the envelope. She picked up the letter that had been dropped on the floor and turned it over. Opening the envelope, she pulled out the smooth cream parchment that lay inside.
Ms. Hermione Granger,
You have been cordially invited to a reunion of the classes of 2007 and 2008 from the 14th of August to the 21st of August. Be prepared to a unique week of school that you have never experienced before. We request that if you have children under the age of 11, you are welcome to bring them. There will be special sessions for the future of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
As you were the Head Girl of your year, you will be staying in a tower set aside for you and the Head Boy. Residing alongside you will be the Heads of the year below.
At the end of the week, there will be a masquerade ball where you will be able to once again indulge in the traditions of Hogwarts.
We sincerely hope to see you there.
Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster
Hermione's mouth opened in shock and the letter dropped on the floor. This would mean facing everyone again. A masquerade ball at the end of the week? What was Dumbledore thinking? Only one question resounded in Hermione's head.
Would he be there?
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