Hello! Yes I know it's been a long while. I had firsthand experience of writers block. I do not like writers block. Unfortunately I will not be able to update very frequently as I am in Ireland for a Field School and I have no Internet. I would have to go to the hotel to 'borrow' the internet on weekends only. So enjoy the 3rd chapter of this story.

Disclaimer: and as always nothing belongs to me expect the story plot. I am simply borrowing the characters and twisting their fates.

Last time you read about Buffy and Willows very first experience of college. Ordering books and meeting knew students. Speaking of knew students Tara was finally introduced! How exciting! Also Willow has a meeting with the Elders. What's going to happen during that meeting? Read On To Find Out!

Enjoy!

Again Extremely Sorry that it's been so long. I dislike writers block.

Chapter 3

Bright white light had filled the room. These white lights started to form a person. Her red flaming hair could be seen miles away. Willow had just finished her meeting with the Elders and was extremely tired. Holding up a small green bottle in front of her face, Willow thought back to the meeting.

Flashback

Standing in the middle Willow was allowed to finally meet with the Elders. After many hours of waiting, the Elders called Willow to talk about a certain situation. Surround by the Elders, Willow was waiting for one of the Elders to speak only to be stared at by each Elder. It was almost as if they were scrutinizing her. Like she had done something bad and was being punished.

"I have spoken with your mentor, Leo, about your training and whether or not you were ready to venture on your own with this mission that we had set out for you when we first met, "said an Elder. His hair was dirty blond and he was a very muscular man. Almost as if he was built for American Football.

"Ah! Yes, I remember that day like it was yesterday; so confused and yet so ambitious. You had no memory of your living years." Spoke another Elder. Willow liked this Elder. He was always much more relaxed and laidback more than the other Elders. His hair was so wild that it was so hard to tame. He always wore classes that were round and black. He was also a very fit man. Tall too! Willow felt much more comfortable around him than the others. She never understood why. It's like she had a connection to him somehow.

" Oh do shut up James! It's very annoying when you do that." Spoke the Elder with the blond hair.

"What I enjoy remembering people that I have met for the first time. It's very funny and the mortals always do say a laugh a day is good for the body or something like that. You don't always have to be so serious because I know someone who is and you're not him. Seeing as your name is Redicus I think you wouldn't have fit the name. Of course that's my opinion," smirked James. He always did enjoy pushing Redicus's buttons. It was always enjoyable to have a little bickering every once in a while. Honestly he does need to lighten up just a little. No harm ever came from anyone making a joke.

"Now now you two not today. We have an important matter to discuss," this time a female Elder spoke. She had strawberry-blond hair and had a short stature. "The matter at hand is of utmost importance. It cannot wait."

"Of course, Elizabeth. Now Willow, we have called you here to tell you that we believe you are ready to go solo as the mortals like to say. This mission is important not only to mankind but to the world. You must protect The Slayer, like you have been for many years. Her friends are important as well. They each play an important role," said Redicus.

"Yes this is where we like to interfere with the Powers-That-Be, who like to control everything themselves. But as you know, they have been lead to believe that The Slayer is no longer important in protecting the mortals from ever finding out. She plays a crucial role in humanity. Bloody Powers-That-Be are so annoying and righteous...Oh wait that's us," James smirked

"James!" Redicus yelled in annoyance.

"Sorry trying to defuse the tension in here." Said James

"Continuing on…We have received from our informants that a new evil has been raised. We thought him dead long ago but someone brought him back. We don't know who or how. In fact, you seem to have a history together Willow," Said Redicus.

"What! How! When!" Willow screamed in shock

"We have been looking into your past; trying to figure out who you were. It was such an odd situation for someone who has just died to not remember their past. While trying to find out who you were, it has come to our attention that you have fought against him before. You helped with his downfall only to die young. This informant has told us your name, when you were alive was Hermione Granger. We have had one of the professors at Magic School make a potion that should help give you your memories back," James suddenly pulled a small green bottle out of his pocket and walked up to Willow. "You are to take a teaspoon of this every night. It should slowly bring back your memories. These memories might be able to help us understand who were are up against, Willow."

"I understand. If it's to protect mankind then I have no problem finding out information against who we are up against. But by any chance do we happen to have a name as to who we are up against?" Asked Willow

Silence fell amongst the Elders. Each stared into Willows eyes. Willow felt a chill go down her spine.

James finally broke the silence and said "Tom Marvolo Riddle. Is what we have found out is his name."

"Now! I believe that has concluded our meeting for tonight." Spoke Elizabeth. And with that said the Elders have disappeared into white lights. All but one has stayed. Surprised, Willow still stood in the middle waiting for James to say what he had to announce.

"I shouldn't be telling you this Willow, but because I have seemed to grow fund of you, I see that it is no harm in letting you know. You will be receiving a new charge this coming week. She has been running for a very long time and needs a little guidance. To add more she is also a witch, a very special witch. Who will not only be able to help you on your quest to defeat this evil but maybe give you a little something that you deserve. I wish I could tell you more but I have said too much," Spoke James as stood in front of will and put his right hand on her left shoulder, "but always remember this Willow, you can never have too many friends and help will always come to those who ask for it." And with that said, James orbed away.

End Flashback.

Willow was still confused as to why she was only getting a new charge now. Why wait until know to tell me? Hermione Granger. So that's who I was when I was alive. How amazing would it be to finally know who I was, what I did, how I lived, who were my friends or if I had any friends. Willow sighed. I guess its just takes patients for these questions to be answered.

Willow was so lost in thought, that she was startled when the phone had rung. Placing the bottle unto the side table, next to her phone, Willow answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"Hey Wil! You haven't forgotten about patrol have you?" Asked Xander.

Glancing at the clock that now read 10:30pm, Willow had forgotten that time always seemed to move so fast when you were in Whitelighter land. Thinking of an excuses, real quick Willow spoke " Yea sorry I was reviewing my homework that a couple of my teachers had put in the syllabus for classes and kinda got forgot about the time." Please belive that.

"Will it's only the first week of school. Only you would study ahead. Anyway Buffy wanted to know if you needed a ride? Giles has this sweet knew ride and Buffy made him pick her up and now me and we are right outside your door. So get your supllies and just meet us out front."

"Okay."

Willow smiled. I think finding out about my past can wait. I need to kill some little Vampire's anyway. Let of some steam. I completely understand how Buffy feels right now.

Willow grabbed her supplies out of her bedroom closet and rushed out her bedroom door.