A/N. I know everyone says Hermione goes through a change, well everyone does. So, this is my version of the "new" Hermione. I'm sorry if things are really weird or seem out of place, but I mostly write these chapters late at night or really early in the morning, so .. yeah they're pretty random. Oh, and some of the songs in here… I was listening to my iPod on shuffle, and . whatever. That brings up another point. I have electronics being able to work in the Head rooms.

A/N (new): So I edited everything. I thought I sounded pretty vapid and stupid. Haha, enjoy.

Dumbledore's not dead; Malfoy's still considered a Death Eater, and Harry and Ron and some if the Order are out looking for the Horcruxes.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. JKR does.

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Chapter 1 - Unwritten

Ahh, ahh, ahh. I am unwritten, can't read my mind, I'm undefined. I'm just beginning, the pen's in my hand, ending unplanned...

Without opening her eyes, the brunette reached over and turned down the volume on her alarm. She looked over at her clock- 9:57 am – and groaned. Then, sighing, she pushed down the covers.

This was Hermione's seventh and final year at Hogwarts. She was going without Harry and Ron, as they were out in who knows where looking for Voldemort's damn Horcuxes. She received only a few letters from Ron and Harry a few times throughout the summer, and was continually worrying about them.

After her shower, and rummaging through her closet, Hermione sang the rest of "Unwritten"… "Staring at the blank page bef- Oh Merlin, I forgot I even bought this. Sweet…- Open up the dirty window…" She was extremely off-key, but it was too early in the morning for anyone to care. She chose some jean shorts, simple purple tank top, and flip flops, not putting too much stock in her appearance.

"Hermione! Ready for some last minute shopping?" called Hermione's mother.

"Yeah Mum, hold on a sec." Swiping on some ChapStick and some eyeliner, Hermione grabbed a light jacket on her way downstairs.

"Mum... don't you have to work today?"

"Not today," Andrea smiled, "Boss let me have the day off so we can spend some more time before you head off to school."

Just then, a great tawny owl carrying a roll of parchment tapped impatiently on the kitchen window. As soon as Hermione let him in and untied the letter, the bird flew off. She opened the letter, and began to read,

"Dear Ms. Hermione Granger,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been chosen as Head Girl for this school year. Enclosed is a list of the duties you will be required to perform and the Head Girl badge. Please come immediately to the Head's compartment as soon as you arrive at Platform 9 1/3. Congratulations on becoming Head Girl!

Sincerely,

Prof. Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster

Prof. Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress

An extremely shiny head badge with the Hogwarts crest and the words "Head Girl" fell out onto Hermione's palm. Andrea hugged Hermione and said, "Ohh, you're my favorite daughter in the whole world! I'm so proud of you!"

Hermione laughed. "Mum, I'm your only daughter." As was her usual response.

Andrea asked, "So where would you like to go first?"

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"Goodnight Mione. Don't stay up too late."

"'Kay Mum. I just want to finish putting these songs onto my iPod." Andrea smiled and they gave each other goodnight kisses and hugs.

Hermione was exhausted. A whole day of almost-guilt-free shopping. She wasn't sure if her mother would be able to pay off all the electricity, heating, etc. bills without Hermione chipping in. Since the end of the previous school year, Hermione had been working part-time shifts at both a library and as a music instructor at a summer camp. She had used almost all of her money to help her mother pay off the bills, the divorce papers, and bills from "The Accidents". Hermione shook her head and went back to her iPod.

Besides buying back-to-school clothes, Hermione bought a few cds that she's been eyeing for ages (with her own money) and a few essentials she needed for the upcoming school year. Plus, she finally finished packing for tomorrow; using a minimal amount of magic to cram all her belongings into her trunk.

After completing a new playlist to listen to on the way to Hogwarts, Hermione turned everything off and headed silently upstairs. As she crept past her empty brother's room, then her mother's room, she heard stifled crying from inside. Hermione was tempted to knock and rush to hug her mom, but she knew that would be beyond humiliation for her mother. Andrea had said a few weeks prior that, "all the tears dried up ages ago."

Hermione stared at the door, then passed on to her bedroom. Better off just pretending nothing has ever happened. Better to just pretend Dad really did die in a car crash. Hermione climbed into bed and pulled her worn teddy bear to her, hugging the stuffed animal as if it could cure the emptiness inside. As if it could make everything right again. That's when Hermione let the tears roll. The only thing wrong with teddy bears is, even though that's when you need comfort the most, they can't hug back.

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A/N. That's the first chapter. I wrote it yesterday morning at 3. It was really short, I'm so sorry! Next chapter will be longer, if people like it. Please just keep in mind that I'm not a pro, and I get really bad writers' blocks sometimes. Hope you guys liked it!

Song was "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield

---Cheerios