Twist of Destiny
Summary:
After the war, Hermione lives with Harry in Grimmauld place... a revelation in Hermione's true identity will endanger her life... she will be soon forced to live in Draco mansion... a new mysterious guy will be Hermione's protector and Draco will finally admit his feelings for her.. Harry, who just realizes his feelings for Hermione, will do anything to protect her and win her heart.
A/N: Hey Guys! Don't know yet which one is better for Hermione. This is my first fanfic. I hope you'll like it. I don't own harry potter, just the plot. Lol.
Chapter 1 - The dream and the Ring
The moon was full and the winds breeze cold. Harry was walking in a dark peculiar alley. He was not sure where exactly he was- all he knew was that he had never been in this place before. Not knowing what to do, Harry continued to walk aimlessly. Then he saw a woman who looked around the age of 30, standing beside the streetlight, crying. The woman was beautiful at her age; her beautiful straight hair fell to her shoulders and she wore a long black coat. When she noticed Harry, she walked towards him. Harry noticed she had a unique silver ring with an hourglass design. He froze as the woman leaned over his ears and whispered. "Help me"
The next thing Harry knew, he was lying flat on the floor when he woke up. He was in his room which previously belonged to his godfather. He sat up quickly as soon as he came back to his senses. What a strange dream, Harry thought. He stood up and tried to find his glasses which were on the table beside his bed. As he stood in front of the mirror, he tried to remember his dream. He glanced at the clock, and realized it was nearly time for breakfast. He immediately changed into an old pair of jeans and a simple white t-shirt.
3 months had passed since the day Harry had defeated the dark lord. All people who died in battle were now celebrated heroes and were buried in the hero memorial park. Everything was back in order and peace was restored as everyone resumed their usual life. Harry was now living in the Grimmauld place. He and Ginny had broken up 2 months ago, because Harry realized that his love for her was only brotherly love. Ginny had initially been upset but now had accepted the fact that Harry never loved her in a special way. Ron and Hermione decided to just be friends; he was now in France with the rest of the Weasley family who were invited to the Delacour mansion. Hermione was living with Harry at the moment because the counter spell to the memory charm she had placed on the parents had seemingly backfired, and she therefore had no home to go back to.
Harry came down to the kitchen, and saw Kreacher in the dinning room preparing breakfast and looked around hoping to find Hermione. She was usually awake before him every morning and was surprised to find she wasn't there.
"Where's Hermione?" Harry asked Kreacher.
"She hasn't come down yet, master."
"Oh…Those muffins smell great, I'll go check Mione."
"Breakfast would be ready within a hour." said Kreacher.
Harry decided to go straight to Regulus' (Sirius' brother) old room, which was now Hermione's room. When Harry opened the door he was surprised to see Hermione still in bed. When he entered her room, he couldn't help but notice the drastic change in the room. It was now organized and all the slytherin posters and drapes that had previously covered the room. The books were neatly tucked in the shelves; the wall was covered by wallpaper which matched the light blue curtain in the window. Harry walked towards Hermione's bed only to see her holding a picture of her parents holding a baby boy. He sat down in Hermione's bed and took the picture. After gazing at it and he carefully placed it on the bedside table. Harry knew that Hermione was really missing her parents, especially now that they had another child, and it affected her that her new brother would grow up never knowing he had an older sister. He looked at Hermione's innocent face. She's so beautiful, he thought. As he watched her, tears started to fall down her face. Watching her cry made his heart feel heavy. He knew that it was his fault. He was the reason why Hermione couldn't go back to her family, and the reason why she had to modify her parents' memory. Harry instinctively placed his hand on Hermione's face to wipe her tears. Hermione woke up as she felt a warm hand in her face.
"Harry! What are you doing here?" Hermione said as she quickly sat up pulling up her blanket.
"I'm sorry!" Harry said as he hugged Hermione who was in shock. She trembled. He didn't even know where that hug had come from; all he knew was that she was suffering because of him.
"Harry, what are you talking about?" she said with confusion in her eyes.
"Please cry as long as you want. Don't pretend that you're tough. Don't hide your true feelings, I know your suffering. Just please don't carry it all by yourself! Please!" Harry's hug tightened as he said those words. He was blaming himself. Hermione's suffering because she tried to help me. She modified her parents' memory so that she can come with me, to help me. She shouldn't have gone with me, but if she hadn't I know I wouldn't last long. I might be dead before I knew it. I owe my life to herHe thought.
After hearing what Harry had said, Hermione started to cry. All the emotion that she had suppressed started to surface. She cried for so long that she felt that she could not possibly cry anymore. The two of them stayed closed to each other. Hermione's head was now in Harry's lap, she was lying in the bed while he was touching her hair. Through the silence, Harry could understand Hermione's feelings, he could feel her pain. Pain that made him promised to protect Hermione no matter what. They both jumped apart when Kreacher knocked on the door.
"The breakfast is ready, Master" Kreacher announced as he opened the door.
"Thank you, we'll be down in a minute." Harry said to Kreacher. Then he turned to Hermione. "Feeling better?" He smiled as he looked to Hermione from head to toe.
Hermione nod, realizing she was still in her night gown. Her night gown was white, so it was a bit see-through. Then she panicked and quickly covered her body with her blanket. Harry realized that Hermione noticed that he was looking to her body, so he immediately looked away, blushing. He started to head towards the door.
"Harry! Thanks!" Hermione said to Harry who was now half way to the door. Harry tried not to look back and said "Any time!"
Harry led his way towards the dining room and saw Kreacher waiting beside the table. Kreacher handed him the newspaper, and gave him hot chocolate. Kreacher was now one of the best house-elf any master could ever have. He no longer called Hermione Mud-blood; he was now calling her mistress. He was the one who helped Hermione to organize he's old master's bed room. Hermione had changed into jeans and pink t-shirt. She tied her hair into ponytail. After that, she went downstairs to have some breakfast.
"Good morning!" She said both to Harry and Kreacher. Harry looked at her and smiled, then looked down again to the newspaper.
"Good morning. Mistress" Kreacher greeted. "Coffee or hot chocolate?" he asked.
"Hot Chocolate, thanks"
Both Harry and Hermione decided to pretend like nothing had happened in her room and spoke about everything else.
When Hermione glanced at the window, she saw strange figure. When she looked at it closely, she was sure that it was a silhouette of a human. As she moved to get closer to it, it vanished and left a strange card. Both she and Harry walked towards the card. The card had Hermiones name on the cover so she opened it. The card had a picture and read "The truth shall not be revealed, or else death will be upon you." The two of them looked at each other. The picture consisted of a silver ring with an hourglass design. Harry gazed at it in shock as he remembered the lady from his dream and the ring she wore.
Both of them sat down at the table and Harry tried to reassure Hermione by telling her it was probably a prank and that she shouldn't give it any special attention. He decided against telling Hermione about his dream because he doesn't want her to worry. He then tried recall his dream, Was it a warning? What does it have to do with Hermione?He thought.
"Harry! You okay?" Hermione asked Harry, who looked spaced out.
"Hah? Yes, of course." He said as he hastily refocused his thoughts to the present. Hermione eyed him suspiciously.
"Harry? Is there something that you want to tell me? Have you seen that ring before?" She asked curiously.
"What do you mean? Just forget about it, I just remembered that I had to buy something in the mall! And Oh! You must come with me!" He said as he pretended to read the daily prophet while sipping his coffee. He knew that as much as he tried to hide his dream from her, she will still try to dig out information about that ring. So he tried to change the topic.
"Okay… but if there's something I need to know, just tell me." She said. "Ahmm Harry… errr.. How are you reading the Daily Prophet that way? You're holding it the upside down!" She said as she struggled to read.
When Harry realized that he was holding the news paper the wrong way, he jumped off his seat, and spilt his coffee all over the table. Kreacher immediately wiped the coffee. Harry smiled nervously to Hermione.
"Okay, Ready to tell me what's bothering you?" Hermione inquiringly.
"Hmmm… After we go to the mall" He said as he led his way back to his room. "I'll be in my room!"
Hermione grabbed the card and ran after Harry. As she approached him, she caught her foot on a stair. Harry immediately grabbed her waist to prevent her from falling. At that moment, the time seemed to stop, they froze in that position. Hermione's head was in Harry's chest, she could hear his heart beat. Then a loud bang form the kitchen, made them to separate from each other.
"Kreacher? Are you all right?" Harry shouts to the kitchen where Kreacher was.
"Yes master!" Kreacher shout back. Harry look to Hermione. She was now catching her breath. Should I tell her or not?Harry asked himself.
"Okay! Follow me into the library." Harry said making his way to the library. Hermione followed right after him. When they reach the library's door, Harry let her enter first and then he followed closing the door behind him.
A/N: Hey I really need your advice, please review…