Hermione had just stepped off the train with Harry and Ron trailing behind her. They had finally defeated Voldemort in the previous year. The wizarding world was still pulling itself together, but people were still mourning. Many people had been lost in the war. Tonk's and Remus's baby son Teddy was staying with his grandparents till Hermione and Harry graduated.

"Hey 'Mione what do you think this year is going to be like? It's our first care free year. No worries about any evil lune's." Ron said as they sat in a carriage they found.

"I think this year is gong to wonderful. Nothing is going to go wrong this year. Plus we have to study for our exams."

"Ah come on 'Mione can't we relax this year?"

"Ron you know perfectly well that this year was N.E.W.T.s year and there's nothing you can do about it." Hermione said finishing off the conversation.

No one talked for the rest of ride. Each wrapped up in their own thoughts. Hermione thinking about what had happened during the war she had lost a lot of people that were close to her heart. First she lost Sirius. Even though she didn't act like it she fell for him and hard too. When he died she felt like she could go on any more. She had begun to close herself off. Then last year she last her parents in a Death Eater raid. When she found out it took Harry and Ron so much for her not to go after them. After the war was over she had gotten a letter all the way from America. It was asking her if she would like to study there for her remainder year in school. She agreed, but hadn't told anyone and she was going to leave tonight.

'At the feast I'll tell them so they can't object.' She thought to herself as they finally reached the castle.

Harry and Ron got out of the carriage and then pulled Hermione down. They both took one of her hands and led her to the feast. Soon everyone arrived and settled down waiting for the first years to arrive. When they started filing in the trio was pulled into their own memories of when they first stepped through the hall. As students filed in the three teens were surprised at the number of students that had returned this year. Sadly their joy was short lived when they caught the sight of a blond haired ferret. Hermione hated to admit it, but over the years her had gotten handsome. His was hair was long enough the cover his eye and his built was slim, but muscular. Slowly he turned to face them and sneered. Paying no mind the trio turned to face to staff table. Soon the first years were sorted into their new houses. Once that was over Dumbledore stood up and began to speak.

"It's great to see so many faces here filling these halls. I know that many of the students here now took part in the war and that experience will always be with you, but you shouldn't regret what happened. A great many sacrificed their lives to make sure that our future generation and your generation will live in peace without having to worry about going too soon." Tears were rolling down Hermione's face as he continued his speech. "Now many of you know Granger and she has been offered to study in America and she has excepted the offer. Tomorrow she will be departing from Hogwarts heading to America." Without another word he waved his hand and the feasting began.

Not long after Harry and Ron rounded on her with angry eyes.

"Why didn't you tell us." Ron and Harry said in a loud whisper.

"One I chose not to because I know how you two would take it. Two it was my choice not yours."

"We can't allow this to to happen it-"

"DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN"T DO! HARRY JAMES POTTER!" Hermione yelled. She had enough of this conversation as she stood up and walked out of the hall. She would not be manhandled by two males. It didn't matter if they were her best friends.


When she got to here room she double checked that she had everything and she wasn't missing anything. About an hour later everyone started coming in and settling for bed. Leaving her stuff Hermione went to the commons to wait for the Head Master to come get her. Not many people were in the commons. Two of the three chairs were taken by none other than Harry and Ron. They looked like they were deep in thought so Hermione tip-toed to her usual chair. Harry was the first to arouse from his thoughts and notice Hermione. A second later Ron to was alert of Hermione. They both opened their mouths to speak, but nothing came. Finally Harry began the conversation.

"'Mione we didn't mean what we said. I'm sorry for how I reacted."

"We just thought that after the war we would always be together no matter what came up." Ron threw in not looking at her.

"I accepted the offer because I feel like I need to experience something else. I love you guys no matter how long or how far we're apart. You guys are my brothers in a sense."

"So when are you leaving?" Harry said looking her in the eyes.

"I'm leaving tonight a soon as Dumbledore comes."

"So soon?"

"Ya, but I can visit during holidays and I'll write to you guys as much as I can."

After their talk about how things were going to be different with on third of the trio in America and two thirds here in London. After what seems like a few minutes (when it was more like a few hours) Dumbledore came and asked for Hermione. The golden trio stood up and hugged each other tightly and promised to write. When farewells were done Dumbledore lead her to his office where she was going to have to take to floo network to get to her new school.

Stepping into the fir place she yelled, "STAR CROSS ACADEMY!" and she was engulfed my green flames.


Steeping out of the fire place she was greeted by the smiling face of a male. He was plump with a pot bally and had a reclining hair line.

"Ms. Hermione Granger! It's a pleasure!" He said guiding her out of the fire place. "My name is . I'm the Head Master of this school. Now this school is for muggles, but there are a few wizards and witches. No one lives on campus, but places near here. You will be staying in a apartment not far from here. All your belongings have been moved already. Now if you will please follow me I will take you to your apartment."

Without saying a word Hermione followed behind him. A million days were rushing through her had. She hasn't been at a regular school since she was 10, but she knew that she could do it. Looking around through the dark she saw trees every where and dark green glass. led her to a small black limo that was waiting in front of the high gates. The ride was quick to her apartment and she tried hard to memorize the way to and from the school. Th neighborhood was nice. It seem like there would be no trouble. When they got inside Hermione was shocked about how big it was. There was already couches and everything. Pulling some papers from his coat Mr. Harper began to talk again.

"Alright here are your keys, your schedral, and other supplies that you may need." He said as he put the sai dobjects on the table. " School starts at 7:20 am so try to be there on time. Well I think thats all. Good day then ."

After he left Hermione looked at the clock and it read 8:30. Going to the bedroom she took out her sleep wear. A pair of shorts and a tang top. She walked to the bathroom and started a warm bath. Easing herself into the warm she immediately relaxed.

BANG BANG BANG

Hermione shot up from the water causing water to land all over the floor.

"Who the bloody hell can that?" Hermione mumbled to herself as she put on her robe.

She left the bathroom and quickly walked to open the door. Swinging the door open she saw two guys about her age standing at the door. Neither side said anything as they stood there staring at each other. Hermione looked both of them over she had to admit that both were hot. Both had tattoos going down both arms. One had a piercing on his lip while the other one had one on his nose. The one with shaggy black hair and the nose piercing spoke first.

"Who are?"

"I think the better question is who are you and what are you doing at my apartment door so late?"

"Well I feel like a ass. We got the wrong apartment." The other one said.

"I guess it's okay."

"Well my name is Zack and this is Brian." He said pointing next to him.

"Well it's nice meeting you. My name is Hermione and I don't mean to be rude, but as you can see I'm standing ina bathrobe and I really don't want to get sick."

"Oh. Yeah well then Herniome guess we'll each other around." Zack said and pulled Brian away.

Hemione closed the door and finished getting ready for bed and settles in for the night anticipating what tomorrow will be like.


Waking up to her alarm Hermione got and got ready for her first day in a new school. It didn't take her long to get ready. She was wearing blue hip huggers, a blue shirt that said You Wish written in white, and black and blue shoes. Her hair was in a pony tail and she was wearing a little brown eye shadow to bring out her eyes more. When it was time to go she grabbed everything,but had to run back to get her ipod. When she turned on her ipod she found her favorite song. It was Afterlife by Avenged Sevenfold.

Like walking into a dream, so unlike what you've seen
So unsure but it seems, 'cause we've been waiting for you
Fallen into this place, just giving you a small taste
Of your afterlife here so stay, you'll be back here soon anyway

I see a distant light, but girl this can't be right
Such a surreal place to see so how did this come to be
Arrived too early

And when I think of all the places I just don't belong
I've come to grips with life and realize this is going too far

I don't belong here, we gotta move on dear
Escape from this afterlife
'Cause this time I'm right to move on and on
Far away from here

A place of hope and no pain, perfect skies with no rain
Can leave this place but refrain, 'cause we've been waiting for you
Fallen into this place, just giving you a small taste
Of your afterlife here so stay, you'll be back here soon anyway

This peace on earth's not right (with my back against the wall)
No pain or sign of time (I'm much too young to fall)
So out of place don't wanna stay, I feel wrong and that's my sign
I've made up my mind

Give me your hand but realize I just wanna say goodbye
Please understand I have to leave and carry on my own life

I don't belong here, I gotta move on dear
escape from this afterlife
'Cause this time I'm right to move on and on,
far away from here

Got nothing against you and surely I'll miss you
This place full of peace and light, and I'd hope you might
Take me back inside when the time is right

Loved ones back home all crying 'cause they're already missing me
I pray by the grace of God that there's somebody listening
Give me a chance to be that person I wanna be
(I am unbroken; I'm choking on this ecstasy)
Oh Lord I'll try so hard but you gotta let go of me
(Unbreak me, unchain me, I need another chance to live)

I don't belong here, I gotta move on dear
escape from this afterlife
'Cause this time I'm right to move on and on,
far away from here

Got nothing against you and surely I'll miss you
This place full of peace and light, and I'd hope you might
Take me back inside when the time is right

Afterlife- Avenged Sevenfold

All she could hear was the guitars playing and the drum sent banging.

BAM

Hermione crashed into someone and was set flying to the ground.

"I'm so sorry." She heard a husky voice from above her say. She looked up and gasped. It was that guy from last night. Brian.


Okay this is my first non-anime fanfic and I think I did a okay job. Please review and tell me if you would like me to continue the story.