A/N: Well, here is my serious fic. The basic idea is what if Hermione didn't come to Hogwarts till 4th year? It has some violence, drama, and romance, all rolled into one. Also, it has snippets from the characters' diaries and journals. All entries are written in italics. Have fun reading and be kind in your reviews! It took me a long time to think of this.
Disclaimer: All characters except for Alexis belong to JK Rowling.
A long time ago…
Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw stood around the two dead men, the other two founders of the school. Both had been killed in the horrible duel, but the duel wasn't finished.
"One day," Helga said, "two more shall carry on this fight."
"Two females," said Rowena, " Two females will have a similar battle. May the best side win."
They took notes of this day and locked them in a safe in an office of the new school. They dared to never to open it again. They could only wait.
Present year…
Alexis Moore woke in her dorm with an uneasy feeling. She was usually so confident. A beautiful, blond, pretty Slytherin such as herself was usually so sure about everything. Every girl wanted to be her and every guy wanted to date her. Of course, this brought jealousy to the other girls, but that was what Alexis loved. She was the center of attention. She threw the covers back and walked to the closet. She pulled out the same usual black robes. But then, she brought out her makeup box and proceeded to apply. A pretty face always caught a guy's eye. This Alexis had learned fast. She pulled her hair back in two cute clips and smiled. She was gorgeous. And she told herself that once a day.
She walked to the great hall, ready to start another day. Every guy gawked at her and she simply smiled. But, her full attention was on the Gryffindor table. To be more specific, the guys at the table and to be even more specific would be Ron Weasley, her ex-boyfriend.
Alexis still wasn't sure why she had broke up with him. Most girls fawned over Harry Potter, and he fawned over her. But she showed no interest. All the guys were too easy, except for Ron.
Of course, it wasn't like getting Ron to date her was easy. It took actual work. She had to investigate and learn things about Chudley Cannons and Filibuster fireworks.
"How juvenile," she thought as she took her spot between Pansy and Millicent. Ugh, she hated learning and talking about such things, but she won his heart the previous year, and for her, that was a major accomplishment.
You see, Ron wasn't one for dating. He was ever so picky, and whenever he was asked out, he refused. It took Alexis months and months to please him. But she did it. She had won every guy's heart.
Until last month.
Ron found out that she dated more guys then him. His heart broke, and he ditched her. And that made Alexis angry. He was worth it, and much more handsome then the usual admirers. He was intelligent and clever, as well. And Alexis almost had the deal sealed.
Until she heard the news.
Colin Creevey walked to the Slytherin tables. God, how Alexis hated that kid. He was too damn cheerful sometimes. Like nothing made him depressed.
"Hey, Alexis. I've got some information for you," Colin said.
"What do you mean?" Alexis asked.
"In what way do we have relation?" He asked her.
"We have the same cousin, so what?" Alexis replied. She hated her cousin more then Colin. For more reasons then one.
"Cause Hermione is coming here," He said, "Maybe she'll show Malfoy and the others who's boss! And maybe Ron might find a new girlfriend. He's been pretty lonely lately."
Colin turned and walked away. He had no idea what effect his words had on Alexis.
From the secret files of Alexis Moore…
My life is ruined. My plan to win Ron back, is ruined. Because of HER. Hermione Granger. I hate her more then anyone! She's the one thing that could ruin my popularity.
Because she's not scared of me.
To be more exact, she's not scared of anything.
She's fearless.
She's also perfect. In muggle and wizard studies. When she was six, she had an IQ so high she had tests done on her to see if she was abnormal. Of course, I knew she already was, and still is. She's also gorgeous without trying. Why is it she can be beautiful with bruises all over her face and I spend half the day applying makeup? She's not one for dress up, though. She has the perfect bod, perfect face, perfect mind.
And she kicks butt.
I'm not joking here. She's had more martial arts lessons the Jackie Chan, I'll bet. I guess that's why she's not afraid. Someone stands in her way and she beats the crap out of them. She always does it for a reason though. Which is another reason why she's so goddamn perfect.
The real reason I'm mad at her is that Ron will find her attractive.
He has a thing for abnormal girls.
Thank god I'm only her cousin on her father's side. Colin's her cousin on her mother's, and they have closer family ties. I really only used to see the girl once a year. Now it'll be every day. I'm in deep trouble.
Alexis