Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters, they of course belong too a miss JK Rowling that we all know and love or we wouldn't be writing these tributes of sorts.
Authors notes: I don't know where this came from but I thought it would be interesting - this will be a Minerva / Hermione story I can assure you, but it might take me a while to get there, I'm not very good at writing Fanfic yet and I know I tend to waffle on a lot of rubbish smiley face but you'll just have to go with it. Oh and as I said this will eventually be a HG/MM ship story so if that ain't your thing then don't read below this little line here Points downwards oh and this contains ref to abuse so again if that sorta thing upsets you in anyway then please don't read on.
Thanks for taking the time to read my story if you do get any further than the line, and please do review - review mine and I review yours .
Minervarulez
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If You Only Knew……..
Chapter 3 - Troubled Minerva
It was well known within the order that Minerva McGonagall and Hermione Granger thought very highly of each other, they had become close over the last few years. Minerva had taken the young witch under her wing and become a mentor of sorts to the girl - she'd seen much of her younger self in the young woman. That was probably why if troubled her so when she received Molly's letter that afternoon.
Minerva,
We've just returned with Hermione, but there seems to be something troubling her, something isn't right with her and I don't know what. I don't know what it could be? She won't talk to myself or Arthur, even Ginny's attempts came to nothing. She has thus far avoided any contact with us since she got back, and she even refused to wait at home to say goodbye to her parents before she left. All of which is very out of sorts for our young Hermione. We are all worried about her and she only been back with us for a few short hours. Thought you would like to know, sorry about the hassle. You got any suggestions?
Molly.
Minerva had immediately replied of course, this was indeed out of character for Hermione. She had come to care for the young witch deeply and cloud instantly tell that there was something terribly wrong and was determined to find out.
Molly
I'm due there later this evening., give her a little time see if that will work. I shall try and talk with her after dinner this evening. Try not to worry so much dear. I'll sort it out.
Minerva.
What Molly had said in her letter had concerned Minerva greatly. T was very unlike Hermione to act in such away, but she was determined to discover what it was that was causing it. And even if Hermione didn't want to tell her to begin with, she knew she would eventually. After replying to the letter she made her way along the halls of Hogwarts to Professor Dumbledores office - she thought it best he know what was going on with everyone's favourite student, also that the younger order members had all arrived safely. She let herself up the stairs with the password "Quality Street" she muttered - why did he have to insist on these silly muggle names she thought as she climbed the stairs.
"Ah Minerva my dear" Albus said as she walked through the office door. "What can I do for you?" he asked eyes twinkling as usual.
"I just thought you should know, everyone's arrived safely at headquarters - Harry and Hermione included" Minerva said
"But?" Albus asked
How did he know that, she thought to herself, then she remembered "Don't you dare use that occlumency stuff on me Albus Dumbledore" she said smiling a little trying not to laugh "Ok there is a 'but' - Hermione seems troubled, Molly is very worried there is something she isn't telling us"
"And you think you can get her to talk to you?" Minerva nodded at this comment "Well I guess we can spare you from here for a few extra days, you can spend sometime at headquarters"
"Thank you Albus" Minerva said sounding a little too relieved
"I know you care for her Minerva, I know you have feelings for her …" she started to protest at what he was saying "Now Minerva I know what your trying to say, I may be a old fool sometimes, but I most certainly not blind. And I don't object, but you must exercise caution. I am you friend and I don't want you or Hermione to get hurt"
"Yes Albus" she replied "Will you be joining the order this evening"
"Of course, I trust you are ready to leave now?" he asked
"Oh I just need to return to my chambers and pack a few things, now that I'll be staying with the order for a few days"
"OK meet me in the entrance hall as soon as your ready, I'll owl Remus ahead and let them know to be expecting us shortly.
"Very well Albus" she nodded and quickly headed back to her chambers. How the hell did he do that she thought, he always knows what to say to sort out others little niggling problems, know what's playing on the minds of others. She was glad she had him as a friend though.
