I don't own the Harry potter franchise or the characters,the are Rowling's. I own the ocs and the plot the chapters are being revised thanks to my beta Arianscorp.
It was one of those warm summer afternoons when one couldn't help but feel lazy. When one simply kicks off their shoes and laze around, that's exactly what Hermione Granger was doing during one summer afternoon of her vacations before she started her fifth year at Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry.
Dressed in hues of blue, she was still in her pyjamas reading Hogwarts: A History for probably the hundredth time when she heard a soft knocking on her door.
"Come in," Hermione called as she slipped in a bookmark between the pages she was reading and placed the book on her bedside table.
With a soft creak the door opened and in walked her parents, Nathan Granger and Jordana Granger. Nathan, a tall man with balding brown hair and brown eyes, sat on the chair beside Hermione's desk. Jordana, a short petite woman with short blonde hair and blue eyes behind green rimmed glasses, sat on the edge of her bed.
"Hermione, we need to talk to you," Jordana Granger said to her daughter as she took her hand and shared a nervous glance with her husband.
Hermione being highly observant caught on to the silent exchange and couldn't help but notice that the atmosphere of her room had become slightly uncomfortable.
"Mom" said Hermione, her voice urgent and slightly more than a whisper. When Jordana didn't respond, Hermione looked to her father, "Dad?" she said, looking towards him for an answer but her didn't give her any, rather he handed to her an large white envelope that was addressed to her, Hermione.
Not opening the envelope Hermione again looked to her mother for an answer.
She wanted to hear it from her parents.
Jordana Granger sighed and looked to her husband again. Nathan smiled and nodded beckoning her to go on. Breathing deeply, Jordana turned to face Hermione, "Sweetie, your father and I have not been truthful to you these past fifteen years." She said, a tear trickling down her cheek. "You see darling, Nathan and I couldn't have our own children so when we found you on our porch with a letter and a birth certificate we took you in."
"I was adopted?" Hermione asked, staring at the white envelope with her name on it, "Why didn't you tell me before?"
"We were told not to until the time was right," said Nathan Granger, his eyes moist as well.
"We are sorry we lied to you," Jordana said tears running down her cheek.
Hermione smiled at the man and woman who took her in a raised her, a tear and a half escaping her own eyes.
She stared at the envelope her father had given to her and continued to stare at it for a long time, contemplating if she should open it or not. Lost in thought, she didn't even notice her parents leave or how much time went by while she came to a decision.
Finally, after what felt like hours, Hermione's inquisitiveness got the better of her. She realised that the Grangers would always be her parents but it was important for her to know who her real parents were as well and with that in mind, she opened the letter and took out a bundle of papers from.
Sighing, she picked up the least worn out piece of parchment, which seemed to have a preservation spell on it. Picking it up, she unfolded it and began to read.
My Darling Hermione, I can't tell you how sorry I am for if this letter has come to your hands then it surely means that your father and I are no longer by your side to take care of you. I hope you will be able to forgive me so my soul would rest in peace for all I ever wanted for you was to be happy and safe which I'm sure you are now. I know you have questions and being By now, you'd have realised where your strength in magic comes from but know this, that your father's bloodline too has made its contribution for your father was the Heir to the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, Sirius Orion Black. If your father isn't there with you, it is primarily my fault. I erased my memories from our time spent together and never told him that we had a daughter together. Those were dark times and I don't know if they have ended or not but know this that I left you amongst the muggles so that no one would ever be able to find you. You, my dear are the heiress to two of the most important noble Houses. It is not only your heritage, but also your responsibility. It is not only a blessing but a… curse. You are the rightful heir; you are Lady Hermione Jean-Faye Black, your parent's daughter and I speak on both of our behalf that we both love you more than anything else in the world. It's my desire for you to find your father and tell him of the truth. I'd be at peace knowing that you are with him. If he has perished then I'm sure that you'd find a family with the Potters. They were after all the closest thing your father had to a family. I'll always love you. Your mother, Aleeria
your mother it is my duty to tell you about your past and my decisions that left you bereft of your parents. My name, my dear child is Aleeria Faye. In my lifetime I was the daughter and the heiress to the house of Faye, an ancient house of magic that was said to have its roots so deep in magic that it outdated the time of Merlin and the Founders.
Tears streamed down Hermione's cheeks. She was crying for the mother she didn't know, pining for her. He heart pained at realizing how much her mother loved her, loved her enough to send Hermione away to keep her safe.
Folding the letter, she put it back in her envelope and picked up another piece of parchment.
Hermione Jean-Faye Black,
daughter of Aleeria Dana Faye and Sirius Orion Black Born on 19th September 1980
"It's true," Hermione said to herself.
Getting out of bed she walked out of her door and down the stairs to the kitchen. She then found the two people who meant the world to her sitting at the dining table, holding hands.
Rushing to them, Hermione engulfed them both in a hug with tears streaming down her cheeks.
"Thank you," she whispered and that was how the family remained until it was time for dinner and Nathan Granger decided to take his family out.
Wiping away her tears and with a gentle smile on her face Hermione decided to go and freshen up before leaving.
Making her way to the powder room across the hall, Hermione was left speechless when she saw herself in the mirror. For it wasn't her, but someone else.
Her eyes widened and her mouth fell agape as she saw the girl in the mirror and even though she knew it was her she had a tough time believing it for she was being stared at by a girl with soft honey blonde curls that fell all the way to her back and blue eyes gleaming like sapphires.
What was happening to her?
end of chapter one, hope you enjoy. Also the chapters are all being edited
