A new story, written while I was listening to Hero, by Superchick. Read and Review
Chapter 1
Everyone had teased her since her first day at Hogwarts, but Hermione had never let that bother her before. Now, everyone picked on her, just to fit in, and her best friends weren't even there for her. Hermione knew one day that they would think back on it and regret it, but not now.
Hermione walked through the crowd, as a tired, sad girl. No one cared. It was not like they hate her or anything, but it was just so they fit in, as she didn't. They liked to see her in pain, when no one would talk to her. She was in too much pain to live on her own. Hermione had thought many times about just giving up. Harry and Ron had both transferred schools last year, so now it was just her.
A girl ran up to Hermione, and yelled insults at her. Hermione was so use to these that she ignored them, and didn't show emotions. She had lost that ability a long time ago. Hermione walked into the classroom, and sat at her desk, in the back. This class was transfiguration, where not many people were brave enough to tease her. But that was only for an hour.
The rest of the class came in shortly after her. Everyone walked by her desk to stick their tongues at her, and such like that. McGonagall walked up to the front of the class and began the lesson. This week they were to be doing a partner project on different subjects.
"Now class, please go choose your partner." McGonagall said, and the class stood up. Everyone found a partner, except Hermione, which wasn't a big surprise. "As we have an odd number of students, I will give Miss Granger the option of working in a threesome, or by herself. Which one?" McGonagall asked, looking at Hermione.
"I will work alone." She said, in her quiet, expressionless voice. The rest of the lesson was just for researching projects. The bell rang and everyone started to pack up. Hermione tried to take the longest, as she wanted to show no weakness. She was about ready to leave, when Professor McGonagall call her.
"Miss Granger, may I please speak to you?" She asked. Hermione grabbed her stuff and went up to McGonagall's desk. McGonagall waited until everyone else was gone before starting. "Miss Granger, is everything okay?" She asked.
"Yes, professor." Hermione said, like normal.
"What is the matter? You always sit in the back and tried to avoid everyone else."
"I am fine."
"All of your professors are worried. No one has seen you at dinner or any other meals this year except for the first week. Hermione are you okay?"
"Yes, I've been studying."
"Hermione, I know there are other reasons, and I wish you would tell me. I am worried about you. You've lost all emotion in your voice, and all but one in your eyes." McGonagall said, worry poring out of her voice.
"If you want to know, you will have to figure it out. Just watch all the students and listen to what they say." Hermione said.
"Alright, but if you need to talk, I am always here for you." McGonagall said. "Well, why don't we go down to dinner." Both of them walked over to the door, and Hermione went out first. There were only a few students right there waiting for her. Hermione told McGonagall she needed to drop off her bag and headed towards the Gryffindor tower.
