Hermione's Story by Rachlan
Summary: A look at Hermione's POV of the books, starting with the day she gets her Hogwarts letter. Written in a 'Dear Diary' format.
Rating: K+
Pairings: later on in the story-- slight HG/VK, HG/?
Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter books or any of the characters in them. That privilege belongs to JK Rowling. No infringement is intended.
A/N: The muse always bites me at weird times. It's 11:11pm and I have to work tomorrow. Make a wish, readers!
Chapter 2: Interim
22 December 1990
10:00 am
Dear Diary,
It's been three months since Professor McGonagall visited our house and told me I'm a witch and am going to go to a school for witchcraft and wizardy. Some days I think that I imagined her visit. I mean, how could it be possible that I, Hermione Jean Granger, 11 year old dweeb, am a witch?You'd think if anyone would have something cool happen to them like that, it would be Sandra Simms. She's the most beautiful girl in my class, have I told you that, diary? I wish I could be more like her. She's pretty and popular and all the boys like her! Kyan asked her out last week! I cried about it for a couple of days, but then I realized he's not worth it. If he wants to date an airhead like her, then who wants him anyways.... *sigh* Anyways. Forget about them. I'm going to learn about magic! Mum wouldn't let me buy any magic books, wanting me to focus on my schoolwork that I have now or something stupid like that. Oh I was so mad at her when she told me that! I didn't talk to her for the rest of the day. I guess I sort of understand because I would only want to focus on the magic books, but STILL. Christmas is in a couple of days and I'm crossing my fingers, diary, that she'll change her mind!
25 December 1990
1:38 pm
Diary,
SHE DID IT! SHE BOUGHT ME A MAGIC BOOK! I LOVE YOU MUM! It's a HUGE fat book called "Hogwarts, A History." Oh, it looks so interesting, I can't wait to read it!! I've already skimmed through the chapter titles and it tell all about past and present teachers, and about Headmaster Dumbledore, and all sorts of other fascinating things. Apparently Mum somehow contacted Professor McGonagall and asked her to get it for me so that it would be a suprise. Apparently, Mum and Dad can't get into the magic 'mall' which is called Diagon Alley. Haha, get it diary? Diagonally? Wonder why they named it that. Anyways, Mum and Dad can't get into Diagon Alley unless I'm with them (or another witch or wizard, I guess). And then the book wouldn't have been a surprise. So the professor was nice enough to help them. Maybe I should send her a thank you note. I wonder what Hogwarts' address is?Do you think they have regular post at a magical school, diary?
31 August 1991
10:17pm
Dear Diary,
Ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh. I leave for school tomorrow! It's finally here! I can hardly believe it's here already! Now, it seems like time has flown by since I found out I received my letter. Time seemed to crawl at the time, but, looking back, it has gone so quickly! That was a little less than a year ago. Wow.
Since then, I've finished my 'Muggle' (as Professor McG calls non-magic people like my parents. Seems kind of rude to me, but what can I say) school. I didn't even say goodbye to any of them, stupid children. I'm a witch and I'm going to Hogwarts! While they stay and learn about math and sceince, I'm going to be learning about hexes and charms and MAGIC. So look who's the geek now. Idiots. Anyways.
Mum and Dad told the school people that they are sending me to a boarding school somewhere in, I don't know, Australia or something. Everyone seems to have bought the story without asking questions, so I guess I'm good to go. I've already packed, of course. I've been almost completely packed for a week. I might have to go through it again after I've finished talking to you, Diary, to double check I haven't forgotten anything.
Especially my 'Hogwarts: A History'. Oh my God, Diary, that is just the best book I have ever read (well besides anything Jane Austen, and lots of others...). Ok, so it's on the top ten list. It's so interesting! Did you know the Great Hall (where we will be eating all our meals) has a ceiling that's charmed to reflect the sky outside? Isn't that totally awesome, Diary? I can't wait to see it!
Oh and all the interesting people I am sure to meet, especially the teachers! Headmaster Dumbledore sounds like an interesting man, and he has led the most interesting life, and Professor McG, I can't wait to take her class, and Professor Snape with potions....
Speaking of Professor McGonagall, she recently sent us another letter, this one saying that on September first, we were to go to King's Cross Station and go to platform 9 ¾ (sounds fake, doesn't it, diary?). She explained that this was between platforms 9 and 10 and if I were to walk straight into the wall (I know, crazy, right?), I would be on the platform in front of the Hogwarts Express! Magic is so weird. But cool. Totally cool.
So I know I haven't written in a while, but I've been so busy studying! Mum and Dad FINALLY took me to Diagaon Alley about a month ago and I got all my school supplies. Was that ever a fun experience! I got a wand, diary! A real-life, wooden, magical wand! It looks just like a short stick, but when I first felt it, I knew that it was made for me. I got this warm tingly feeling all over when I felt it and I knew that that was the one for me. The old man who sold the wands was kind of creepy, but he said that my wand would help me get far in life and that I was destined for greatness. Me! But, like I said, he was totally weird so I didn't really trust what he said.
My favorite store was the bookstore, of course, and I wanted to buy like every book in there. I wanted to read them all; they all looked so interesting! But Mum said I could only have two. So I got all my schoolbooks plus one called, "The Great Big Book of Wizarding History" and another one that I adore called "The Muggleborn's Guide to the Wizarding World." Thank God for that book, or I surely would have been so confused when I got to Hogwarts. I've read through almost all of my schoolbooks and am learning so much. I only hope I'll be able to perform the spells in class. I never was much good at practical work...
I've tried a couple spells (only the beginner ones, of course), but it's a lot harder than just saying words and waving the wand. You have to do it in precisely the right pronunciation, with the proper wand movement. It's really tricky. Hopefully with practice, I'll get better.
Oh I didn't tell you, diary! When I was reading "Hogwarts, A History," it was explaining that there are four different Houses. There is Slytherin, the cunning and sly house and Hufflepuff, the friendly house (though it sort of sounded like the reject house to me; that's probably where I'll get put!). Then there was Gryffindor, the brave and reckless house and finally Ravenclaw house, which is for the quiet and studious. I really hope I'll be in Ravenclaw.
I'm so excited Diary! Oh dear, look at the time. Mum says we have to wake up at 7oclock to be able to get all the way to London to catch the Hogwarts Express. So I had better get to bed. Not that I'll be able to sleep anyways (!) but I suppose I should try. So, Goodnight Diary. Tomorrow, Hogwarts!
