The Time To Shine
It seemed like a normal day at 12 Grimmauld Place on a beautiful summer
morning. In a bedroom on the third floor of the house two figures rested on beds. One with red hair was still asleep, but the other with brown curly/bushy hair was awake. The two were Ginny Weasley and Hermione Granger. Hermione climbed out of bed and picked up several items off of a chair. Dashing into the bathroom Hermione looked in the mirror at her reflection. A young woman of 17 with brown curly/bushy brown hair and deep brown eyes stared back at her.
Sighing Hermione began to brush her hair and pulled it up into a tail. When that had finished Hermione changed into her jogging suit and pulled on her sneakers. Quickly attaching her wand holster to her left arm and her iPod holster to her right. Slipping each device in their correct holder, she quickly went back into the room and being careful not to wake her roommate up put her bedclothes in their place. Sneaking out of her room Hermione headed down the hall and down the stairs, skipping the squeaky ones. Getting down to the front hall Hermione nodded a greeting to the portrait of Mrs. Black who had come to terms with what they were using her house for after Sirius had died.
Getting outside Hermione smiled into the morning light and stretched quickly so she could go for her morning run before having to be back. Turning on her iPod, she grinned recognizing the beginning of a song by Fall Out boy. Setting off at an even pace Hermione went down the block and smiled at the random people she passed.
On the other side of the street 3 people walked side by side. Two men with black hair, one untidy and one not walked with a woman who had soft red hair. The three were silent as they walked observing their surroundings, almost as if they were trying to figure out where they were.
Hermione looked over at them as she ran and stopped suddenly. No, it couldn't be. At first she thought Harry was out but, then she realized that he was taller than Harry. The other guy was definitely Sirius at least a look-alike. The woman in the middle was different. But at the same time known. As she stood staring the look-alike (Sirius) turned and looked straight at her.
Hermione didn't dare to breathe as they looked at each other. Finally mounting up her courage Hermione asked somewhat hesitantly "Sirius".
At the same time across the street 'Sirius' asked "Hermione" hesitantly not sure of what was going on.
Both mutely nodded. Then Hermione discreetly drew her wand, careful to keep it hidden. Staring at each other Hermione and Sirius looked at each other oblivious to the world around them. The other two had stopped and were now staring at the two who
were staring at each other.
"How do I know it's truly you" Hermione asked her voice a small snarl. She had three supposedly dead people in front of her and even though she was a witch people were not supposed to come back to life.
As an answer Sirius smirked and glanced around quickly. Then he transformed to the big black dog he was known for. Hermione felt a huge smile on her face and said happily "Snuffles". Sirius transformed back and smiled at her.
"But who are those two people with you. I mean they seem familiar but, I'm not sure from where" Hermione told Sirius.
"Well, my dear Miss Granger these two fine people would be James and Lily Potter. Harry's parents" Sirius said with a grin.
"But, they're dead" Hermione said "And actually so are you" she pointed out, this was all so damn confusing.
"Not anymore and it truly is them" Sirius told her seeing she was about to protest "Why don't you ask them to transform, I mean you know James animagus form but you don't know Lily's. That could be a problem" Sirius said.
"Well, Mr. Potter could you please prove who you are" Hermione asked courteously.
James smiled and transformed into a brilliant stag. Hermione nodded and he transformed back. Now Hermione's gaze turned to Lily trying to figure out how she could figure out if it was truly her. "Now, how do I know it's truly you Mrs. Potter" she asked.
"I'm not sure how" Lily said quietly. "I never became an animagus and I'm not sure how anyone would know it was me".
"Well, Sirius do you have any ideas because I have none at the moment" Hermione asked trying to figure something out.
"Well, you could perform a truth charm on her" Sirius said with his brow furrowed trying to think of something else.
"Good idea." Hermione said pointing her wand at Lily, placing the spell on her nonverbally. Lily immediately looked like someone had given her vertasium. "Now, who are you" Hermione asked
.
"Lily Elizabeth Potter nee Evans" Lily answered
Hermione waved her wand and muttered "Prior Incateum. Well, I'm sure all of you are you" Hermione said. "Now, I better get an older member of the Order huh" she asked.
"Yeah Hermione, that would help" Sirius said.
"I think Dumbledore is there so I will be right back hopefully with him" Hermione said as she turned and ran back towards headquarters.
Dashing in the door Hermione ran into the kitchen to find Albus Dumbledore sitting at the table. "Professor Dumbledore" Hermione said excitedly "You need to come with me immediately".
"I do believe we have 3 member returning, correct Miss Granger" Professor Dumbledore asked with his eyes twinkling.
Hermione nodded as Dumbledore got up and followed her out of the house and to the Marauder's and a Marauder's wife. As Dumbledore welcomed them back into the living Hermione stood there, thinking about everything that had just happened.
Dumbledore then led the group back to headquarters inform James and Lily where they were. As the house appeared Hermione looked at the group of three. They were all alive and for that Hermione was glad but how would Harry take it? As the group entered Harry cam down the stairs and stopped looking at the site before him.
"Mom...Dad...Sirius" Harry asked hesitantly. This was huge, I mean his parents have been dead for close to 16 years and his godfather just over two years. Hermione smiled at her friend showing she believed it was them.
"Yeah Harry it's us" James said looking at his son with tears in his eyes. Lily was actually crying at seeing her son all grown up and could only nod. Harry immediately rushed to his parents and godfather enveloping them in huge hugs. Hermione and Dumbledore went into the kitchen and Hermione sat between Draco and Ginny. Harry, his parents and godfather soon followed and there was a Marauder reunion which was mainly a bunch of hugging and "gees you got old" between them. Harry sat down across from Hermione, his Mom sat next to him and the Marauders sat on the other side.
Hermione smiled at them as she fixed her coffee and took a sip of it. Loading some food on her plate Hermione ate and listened to the conversation. After a little while Dumbledore announced there would be a Order meeting in a hour.
Nodding to everyone Hermione went upstairs and got in the shower. Quickly drying off when she was done Hermione got dressed into a pair of hip-hugging jeans, a red shirt that said 'Not Interested' in silver letters, and a pair of red flip-flops.
Suddenly Hermione froze realizing this meeting would be a disaster. Professor Snape, Remus, Sirius and Mr. Potter all in a room at once. She grabbed an unbreakable vial of headache potion, her wand and her iPod before heading to the library to listen to music and wait until the meeting would start in about a half-hour.
Hermione began to softly sing along as she sat there. Her voice sang the crisp, clear notes:
"This bloody road remains a mystery,
This sudden darkness fills the air,
What are we waiting for?
Won't anybody help us?
What are we waiting for?
We can't afford to be innocent,
Stand up and face the enemy,
It's a do or die situation,
We will be invincible"
Suddenly clapping filled the air and Hermione whipped around to see the Potters, Sirius, Remus, Ron, Ginny and Draco standing there. Hermione blushed realizing someone had actually heard her
.
"Wow Hermione" Harry said.
"Wow is right Granger. I didn't know you could sing" Draco said looking surprised.
The group nodded in agreement no one knew she could sing, well except for her parents but that's a given.
"Yeah, I guess singing has always been a passion of mine" Hermione said with a small smile. "But we should discuss this later because we need to get downstairs in order to be on time for the meeting".
The group nodded, all still looking impressed and the group headed down the stairs. Hermione put her iPod in her room and went down to the kitchen where surprise, surprise a fight was brewing. 'This is promising to be a long meeting' was Hermione's last thought before sitting down.