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        Chapter  1

 Changes and Plans

It had started off as a normal day but soon after waking Hermione Granger realised that today was the day she was going to Diagon Alley for books and supplies for seventh year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Granted, that she was excited at the thought of her knowledge that would undoubtedly be brought with her new books and her new and last year at Hogwarts. She was more excited as to the fact that Dumbledore had finally granted Hermione and Harry permission to stay with the Weasleys for the rest of the summer (but not before workers from the Ministry had placed adequate protection spells on the Burrow so as to ensure that the 'Boy Who Lived' who continue living) and she would be leaving for the Burrow that evening after travelling to Diagon Alley.

With great excitement Hermione quickly showered and dressed before going to the kitchen for some breakfast where she was greeted by her parents. Although her parents where unbelievably proud of Hermione and of her being a witch, Hermione knew that at times her parents did not know as to how to act around her now as she had changed so dramatically since starting at Hogwarts. Although she had always been studious, Hermione's parents sometimes worried as to the extent of time and energy that Hermione placed in her studies each summer instead of enjoying her free time as to its full potential like the local Muggle teenagers. Her parents could never fully contemplate the fact that Hermione's life was continuously put in jeopardy because of the company she had chose during her first year at Hogwarts.

Her parents noticed a definite change in Hermione (whether for the better or worse they weren't sure) since her return from the end of last term. Its seems that the deaths of Voldemort's opponents had finally taken its toll on Hermione, although her studies still held a prominent part in Hermiones' life  (as noticeable by the now permanent ink marks on her hands from years of excessive note taking and reading in the library). Hermione now took more of an interest in non-academic activities such as going out to parties, a newfound interest in the opposite sex and an interest (that would come to be much to the joy of Lavender and Pavrati, and many of the Hogwarts boys for that matter) in make-up and fashion.

As Hermione entered the kitchen that morning she was greeted by the overly stunned faces of her parents

"Hey Mum, hey Dad, beautiful day isn't it?" her father, after five minutes or so of sitting in numb silence, finally spoke "Hermione, dear, do you really think that those clothes are right for your trip to Diagon Alley?"

"Dad, it's perfectly alright, I'll be putting on my robes once I get to The Leaky Cauldron. No-one will see what I'm wearing" Hermione retorting before silently adding though I do want to show a few certain people the new, improved Hermione Granger and show them all my new 'magic' tricks!!

Her mother became slightly worried as to her daughters phrasing on that last comment and the corresponding twinkle that appeared in her eyes afterward but was relieved when she thought of Hermiones friends from school – the kind Weasley girl and her amusing, ever so prone to blushing, brother and, of course, the boy who could never do any harm to 'his' Hermione, Harry Potter. Yes, those boys would keep an eye on her daughter and take care of her. Little did she know, Hermione was thinking something very similar but the 'care' she hoped she'd receive she quite different from what her mother hoped for

Oh yes, Hermione planned to have an explosive time this year at Hogwarts, even if it killed her. She planned to go out with a BANG!

A/N : Please let me know as to whether you like this fan-fiction as it's my first and I'm not sure if I'll continue on with it!! Review or flame I don't mind. Any reaction is a good reaction!!