Authors Note: Ok, so this is my first fan fic. And I am not sure if it is any good so please review so I know whether or not to continue posting chapters!

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter but I really wish I did.

Summary: Its Hermione's last year at Hogwarts and she's determined to make it a year she will never forget. Everything is going perfectly for her: she and Ron are finally together, she is made Head Girl, Harry and Dumbledore are close to defeating Voldemort, and she is at the top of her class. But then, something shifts and Hermione finds herself consumed in a world of lies, passion, and the unknown. HBP not taken into consideration (except for Harry and Ginny and Ron and Hermione). DM/HG, HP/GW and some RW/HG

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Clandestine

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Chapter One: Return to the Burrow

Hermione Granger stared out of the window of her parent's car. It was the summer before her last year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and she was on her way to the Burrow, where she would spend her last summer before living on her own. She fell out of her thoughts when she felt the car stop, and saw that they had arrived at the Burrow. Her parents helped her get her trunk out of the trunk, said goodbye and that they would see her at Christmas, and drove away. Once her parents were out of sight, Hermione turned and looked up at the oddly built house. Looking at the house, she felt a mixture of feelings. Although she had her own home and family, the Burrow felt more like home to her (with the exception of Hogwarts). With a happy sigh, she began walking up the small road leading to the house. She was about to knock on the door to announce her arrival when the door burst open to reveal a tall, gangly red head and a bespectacled boy with untidy black hair.

"Hermione!" exclaimed Ronald Weasley, who ran over to give her a hug and kiss.

During their sixth year at Hogwarts, Hermione and Ron finally realized that they were meant to be together. Since then, they were inseparable, and although they still fought over pointless things, they were content with being with one another. After several long moments, Harry coughed, causing Ron and Hermione to break apart.

"Honestly mate, couldn't you wait a little longer to say hello?" Ron said while chuckling softly. Ignoring Ron, Harry went over to Hermione and gave her a hug.

"Oh Harry! How is everything going with Dumbledore? Have you gotten any farther in defeating You-Know-Who? What about Ginny have you two finally made up?"

"Breath Hermione!" said Ginny Weasley, as she walked out of the house to greet her friend. "Harry won't tell me much about what is happening with him and You-Know-Who, but I can definitely answer the last question myself. Harry and I have finally made up and are finally back together, but we decided to keep it quiet so that You-Know-Who or his death eaters don't find out. Harry still isn't too happy about the decision but it's better than nothing."

"I'm standing right here you know."

Grabbing Harry's hand, Ginny said "I know, but it's cute when you think I forget that you're around"

Harry and Ginny walked into the house, hand in hand, with Ron and Hermione following. Harry and Ginny went to find Fred and George, who were visiting everyone at the Burrow, to set up a Quidditch match, leaving Ron and Hermione to catch up on. The two made their way up to Ron's bedroom, where they would not be disturbed, and sat across from each other on Ron's bed.

"So how has your summer been?" Ron asked, looking shyly up at Hermione.

"It was okay. I thought a lot about the future though. Do you realize that next year, we will be out of Hogwarts and on our own?" Hermione felt both thrilled and terrified at the thought. Although she was ready to start her career, she had grown accustomed to Hogwarts and being with her friends. She knew that she would still see Harry and Ron after they left Hogwarts but somehow, it would not be the same.

"I can't wait to be out of Hogwarts. I am so sick of doing work all the time and seeing that git Malfoy pick on everyone."

"But Ron, you do know that after Hogwarts, you're going to have to work, don't you? You have to do something with your life!"

"I will! I'm going to join the Chudley Canons and become rich and famous!" Ron said with a glazed look over his face, imagining his future as a famous Quidditch player.

Hermione snorted, "Surely you're joking?"

"What do you mean? You don't think I can do it? You don't think I am good enough or that anyone would want me on their team?" Ron said, becoming angry.

"No! Of course not! It's just that -"

"Well at least my dream of the future is realistic! All you want to do is start some bloody organization for the protection of house elves!" Ron yelled, standing up and glaring down at Hermione.

"Realistic? You call your dream of being a Quidditch player realistic? You can barely balance yourself on a broom and you think you can become a Quidditch champion? And at least my wanting to protect house elves is rational! They deserve to be treated fairly!

Fuming, Hermione stormed out of the room, but not before pushing Ron down onto his bed.