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A broken heart

One act of betrayal by Sirius shook Hermione's life to the very core. A different story even though it includes time turners. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW.

Chapter Two: The power of Love

Two weeks ago

Harry potter had defeated Lord Voldemort. Finally the war was over and the magical world was at peace. Hermione knew that even though evil was defeated for once, it didn't mean that the era of evil was finally over. The world is not divided into shades of white and black. Most of the people living in this world belong to the 'grey' shade. Even though the era of the death eaters was finally over, lots of people around you will try to break your heart and discourage you.

After the war, one would think that Harry was finally happy but Hermione knew him better than anybody. Harry had lost almost everyone in this bid to freedom. Even though the Weasleys were like family and Ron was his best friend, it never felt the same.

The Weasleys were an old magical family but Harry and Hermione were introduced to the magical world only at the age of eleven. Even though their friendships had wavered at times, they still trusted each other. One could say that life had taught them a lot. When Harry was alone during his fourth year and during the horcrux hunt, Hermione was there with him and it had taught him to trust and love her more than anybody else.

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It was the morning after the war. It was the day of the funerals. Hermione, Harry and the Weasleys were at the burial ground about to bury Fred, Remus and Tonks.

Mr. and Mrs.Weasley were in tears Bill was being comforted by Fleur. Ron, Percy, Charlie and George were huddled together. They were trying to comfort George whose grief knew no bounds. He had lost his one constant companion in life.

Even though Harry was in grief, he was trying to forget his grief by extending support to Ginny. Hermione felt as if her heart was breaking because even though he had fulfilled his destiny by defeating Voldemort, he was still trying to hide his feelings from others. She really felt bad for him.

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The clock had just struck 11. Everybody had gone to sleep early that night. Hermione was trying to fall asleep but was finding great difficulty in doing so. All the events of the past few days were going through her mind. Another chief concern was the issue of how to confront her parents about the war and return them back to England. She couldn't still fathom how they would react. Suddenly feeling quite thirsty, she went downstairs to get a glass of water.

She went to the kitchen and was filling up a glass of water when she heard a voice behind her. Frightened she turned back to see-

"It's me Hermione..."

"Harry, you scared me..."

"I am sorry…"

"Harry, you are trying to bottle in your feelings. Have you ever wondered about how much it hurts me when you are trying to shut me out of your life? How would you feel if you were in my place…?"

"I know Hermione but I really miss everyone…"said Harry.

"After all the things you have faced in your life, it is really a wonder that you are still a loving guy. You are entitled to miss and cry for the people whom you love." said Hermione.

"I really do miss Lupin but sometimes I feel guilty that I wasn't as close to Lupin as I was with Sirius. But even now I miss Sirius more. Does it make me a bad person Hermione?" He almost looked like a child seeking his mother's assurance.

"No Harry, it doesn't. You can't help your feelings. Sirius was the person who gave you a father's love and affection. He was your connection with your parents. "

"I should have listened to you Hermione. It was because of my fault that Sirius died. If I had only listened to you..." Harry was crying.

"Shhh…Harry, it's not your fault. Your love for Sirius made you go to the ministry. It was Voldemort's and Bellatrix's fault." She said holding him in her arms.

While comforting him, she silently prayed 'Oh! God, let some miracle happen. Harry is the most loving person in the world and he truly deserves love and happiness. I don't care if I have to sacrifice my happiness as long as Harry will be happy."

When Hermione said her prayers, she never knew it was going to be fulfilled. Only unrequited and true love intertwined with destiny can call a person back from the dead.

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As Hermione was comforting Harry, the mysterious 'Love' door in the Department of Mysteries opened and threw a ray of red light towards the veil. It was power beyond anything, it was the magic of all magic's because it was the power of love.

Suddenly the veil opened as if a thunderstorm was brewing inside it and pushed a person out of it.

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It was 7'o clock in the morning. Mr. Alfred Mysterio, the head of the department of mysteries was walking towards his cabinet to complete the paperwork on his recent project. He was surprised to see the whole department in disarray. He was about to call the security and the minister when he heard a voice from the veil. On seeing a person on the threshold of the veil, he slowly approached him. He slowly turned the body of the person so that he could see his face.

He was surprised and shaken to the very core. He recognized him. He had seen this person's face in the newspapers. The whole wizarding world knew him. It was Sirius Black, the first person to break out from Azkaban and most importantly, Harry Potter's godfather.

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END NOTE: i know this chapter was a bit small. But i promise you longer chapters and more of Sirius and Hermione in the future chapters.

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