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Walking to the great hall was a blur, I thought I wouldn't walk these halls again and in my time I wouldn't of, my mind wondered to how my Hogwarts would be, once it was rebuilt. I shook the thought out of my head; I couldn't afford to think of it whilst I was here. I had to focus everything into the web lies I would have to spin. As I drew nearer to the great hall, tears started to well up in my eyes. Visions of Tonks, Lupin and Fred's limp bodies lying there with everyone cradling around them filled my head. I couldn't do, not just yet. I spun around and headed to the library, my salvation. Walking through the rows and rows of books was comforting. I could imagine if Ron was with me 'You and your bloody books…" My heart ached for my best friends. Everything I had done, everything I had accomplished it was because of them. We were a team and now, being here alone was painful. I couldn't let myself lose control, I had to get through this, and I had to get back to them. I waited around until the clock in the library struck 7 and then headed towards Dumbledore's Office. As I turned the corner of the corridor holding the familiar stone gargoyle, I heard voices.

"… just don't mess me around this year, Potter. Being heard girl actually means something to me, unlike..." I could sense where this conversation was going.

"James… Lily… Hey!" I called. They both turned around and looked at me, Lily smiled whilst James waved. The three of us then headed up to Dumbledore's office. James knocked on the door and a cheery 'Come in' echoed from the other side.

"As I can see, you have met our new student. She is in Gryffindor, so I expect our Head girl and Head boy to treat her as welcoming and friendly as any other student."

"Certainly, Professor!" Said James. He turned and smiled at Lily, who seemed oblivious to this. How did they end up together exactly? "Is there anything else Professor, I believe Lily and I have to organise the first years?"

"Oh yes, very well then. Miss Evans, Mr Potter. You may go… Miss Granger, just a few words…"

Lily and James exited the office, with Lily looking a little concerned. James had the biggest smile on his face. He was in love and it beautiful to watch. The sparkle in his eyes when he looked at Lily was similar to the look Ron would usually give me. I missed him so much already.

"Miss Granger, are you positive that they end up together, there still seems to be a lot of hostility between them?" I simply nodded trying to suppress a giggle." Very well… If you head up to the seventh year girls dorm, I'm sure you will a trunk with everything you requite for your stay here. Your head of house, Professor McGonagall had been informed of your situation, if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact her. The common room password is Here is your class timetable and I'm sure you know your way around."

I smiled at the man sitting behind the desk in front of me, he looked so young and care free it was almost hard to look at him. "Goodnight Professor."

"Same to you, Miss Granger."

I left his office with tear escaping my eye. This was going to be harder than I first thought. I headed through the portrait hole and saw most of the seventh years sitting around the fire talking.

"Hermione…" Called Lily, standing up. "Hey guys, this is Hermione Granger, she is a seventh year and new!" Lily ushered me to the floor where she introduced me to the girls Marline, Alice and Emily.

"Oh, so just forget the Marauders then Miss Evans." Said Sirius from the other side of the room.

"As you know I am Sirius Black or Padfoot, here is Mr James Potter or Prongs, Mr Remus Lupin or Moony and finally Mr Peter Pettigrew or Wormtail." The four marauders proceeded to stand and bow toward me. I couldn't take my eyes off of Peter. The traitor. The people I loved the most had suffered and died because of him. I clenched my teeth together as tears started to well in my eyes. I balled my hands into fists trying to calm myself. It was no use.

"Is she okay…" croaked Peter in a timid voice. "I don't think she likes me very much." Everyone around just shrugged. "James, Lily…"

"DON'T TALK TO THEM!" I bellowed. "YOU HAVE NO RIGHT…" With my angers, James and Sirius leaped up and blocked my view of Peter. The stood shoulder to shoulder, arms in the air, a sign of protest.

"Whoa, calm down newbie. Peter is our best friend, if anyone doesn't have a right it's you." Said James. Tears started to flow thick and fast, I couldn't breathe. Harry's parents die because of him, you die, you all die and it's entirely his fault.

"You know what you've done; you know how it will end Peter, how could you do it to them?"

"Done what?" asked James.

"Yeah" echoed Sirius. "Who's a traitor? The confusion of the conversation had resulted in James and Sirius lowering their arms and looking around in confusion. I pushed through their barricade and stood nose to nose with Peter.

"You betray them…" I whispered. He didn't look hurt or angered by my conclusions instead he looked scared. "You a traitor and you're turning your back on everything that Gryffindor's stand for." I slowly took three steps back and noticed that everyone around was staring intently at the confrontation. I couldn't think about that. I just turned around and headed for the portrait hole, fearful of what my outburst could change in the future.