A/N: This story has been an idea of mine for a while. I had an idea what would happen but couldn't start writing. Then I thought I'd try to write it as a series of journal entries. I've never tried it before and may end up changing. Please read & review! I hope you like it - even though it's short. Let me know.
August 1, 1996
I have been given this journal and ordered by Madam Pomfrey, my babysitter, to use it. Writing down my experiences and thoughts, according to her, is a good way to work through my problems, to face and overcome my fears. She hopes this will help me prepare for the upcoming school year as well as the many other challenges I shall face. She has suggested I start with the facts, so here I go:
My name is Hermione Jean Granger. I was born on September 19, 1979 to Drs. Aaron & Jean Granger – Muggle dentists. When I was 11, I received my Hogwarts letter and discovered the magical world. My two best friends are Ronald Weasley and Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived. My Patronus takes the form of an otter, and I helped form the D.A., aka Dumbledore's Army. I am in the middle of the 2nd war against Voldemort.
In June, the end of my 5th year at Hogwarts, I fought in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries. With the aid of the Order of the Phoenix, we won, but Lucius Malfoy grabbed me before Disapparating. I spent a month imprisoned in Malfoy Manor before escaping with Narcissa's help. We were discovered by Fenrir Greyback on the night of a full moon. Narcissa was killed, and I was bitten.
I am a werewolf
H.
