Going to college, working and trying to find some spare time to write a story is one hell of a work but finally, it's done =)
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To make something clear to some readers - I know that in the original book Gabrielle is like 8 or something like that. Do not forget this is a fanfiction and I'm allowed to give whatever age I desire to any character. In this story Gabrielle is 14 just like Hermione.
I have also been asked if I can put Appoline as another character who falls for Hermione or that her veela calls for the young witch. I know I have quit the durty mind when it comes to make someones life a living hell but involving someones mother to all of this hadn't cross my mind at all xD.
Since I can't decide I'll leave this to the readers who can review or pm me if the idea to involve Appoline to this mess is appealing.
I was also requested to turn this story to only Hermione in the character filter. Sorry but I won't do that. The veelas and Fleur were my main reason why I started writing this story so I'm not planning on changing anything. Fleur stays 100%.
Don't think that just because I'll let all of them be with the brunette. There will be broken hearts, no avoiding that.
I can't think of anything els to say for now. Thanks for supporting this story and I hope you like it.
Enjoy! ^.^ ,\,,/
Chapter 4
It was 1st of September and the Grangers were driving their daughter to the train station. Hermione was seated in the backseat, enjoying the minutes left spending with her family. They were listening to music and happily singing. The brunette and her mother laughed when her father made a horrible noise. He was a terrible singer but he didn't care. Hermione loved these simple moments. She had the best family in the world, supporting her even when they found out she was a witch. But she didn't want to push her luck so she skipped the dangerous parts when telling them how her school year has been.
They arrived at the station. Hermione got out and took her suitcase, ready for another exiting year at Hogwarts. She gave her parents a last big hug and promised them she would do her best, and be careful. Her parents were sad they couldn't accompany her to the train itself since they couldn't pass the magical barrier. They were hoping she would visit them for the Christmas holiday like in her first and second year.
Hermione couldn't wait to see her friends again. Only 2 weeks have passed since she last saw them but she was used to have them around all the time and was missing them terribly. She sped through the crowds of people and through the barrier. The brunette searched for any red hair amongst the students. Did she arrive too early; the girl wondered when she didn't see the Weasleys or Harry. She jumped when someone hugged her from behind giggling.
"Hi Hermione, what took you so long?" a girly voice asked and when Hermione turned around she saw Ginny Weasley smiling at her. The red haired girl smile widened when she looked at the brunettes hair "I see you have followed my advice and tamed that bird nest of yours."
"Ginny, if you weren't one of my best friends I would have hexed you already." Said the older witch annoyed. The younger witch has been on her case for months to let her fix her hair. In the end she just let her do what she wanted.
"You wouldn't do such a thing because you love me too much." Ginny replied confidently.
"Let's hope I never forget that." murmured Hermione.
The brunette saw the Weasley family and Harry walk toward them and was enveloped in another hug by Molly.
"It's good to see you dear, you look thinner than the last time I saw you. You have to take care of yourself." ranted Mrs. Weasley.
"It's good to see you too." replied the girl while trying to breath. When she was finally released from the bear hug, Harry stretch out his hands to do the same but Hermione stopped him mid way.
"I think I'm done with the hugs for today." the intelligent witch apologized.
"I understand completely." the boy who lived answered with a knowing smile.
It was time for them to board the train. Hermione was about to pick her luggage but Ron beat her to it.
"Allow me, Mione" said the red haired boy with a smile and trying to look as if her suitcase wasn't heavy at all boarded the train.
She was stunned. Ron has been acting strange all summer. He was always by her side or trying to help her with a chore that Mrs. Weasley gave them. But the most surprising of it all was that he tried to eat properly when she was present on the table. Hermione wanted to know what was making him behave like this and Harry was the one who could give her the answer.
They boarded the train and were forced to sit with Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas because all other compartments were full. As soon as they sat the four boys started to talk about quidditch and the world cup while Ginny took off with some girls from her year. Hermione groaned, she expected for the gryffindors to do something like that or play exploding cards or some other strange magical game. How was it possible to talk about one thing all the time and never run out of things to say.
The brunette needed to find something to do, and fast or she will hex these silly wizards and throw them from the compartment. She was looking for a book to read when she spotted the one she tried to read when she was on her vacation in France. Maybe she had the chance to do it now and there wasn't anything of interest to distract her.
Hermione began her light read but her thoughts wondered back to the beach and the glowing blonde girl. She wondered if the blue eyed girl was okay, was she able to go home, did she have anyone with her to help her. The intelligent witch was able to heal the wound on her head but didn't know if there was other damage she couldn't see. The girl looked like a pretty nice person except that intense gaze she had. The hazel eyed girl felt like a coward for running away from someone that needed help. Maybe she was starring at her because her vision was blurry and trying to focus on something and be able to clear it. A gorgeous muggle like her couldn't have possibly been alone at that beach. She definitely had a boyfriend who was worried sick about her or family. The guilt was making her exaggerate.
"I'm telling you guys, I had the craziest summer from all of you" Seamus said loud enough to snap Hermione from her thoughts. Great, now she had to listen to what "exiting" things they had to experience for the past two months.
Well, they weren't the ones to be dragged to some corner of a forest and being snogged by a complete stranger. The thought of that French woman infuriated her. How dare she do such improper thing to her. That… witch have stolen her first kiss which was suppose to be special, to share it with the one you like. But why didn't she stop her, why didn't she try harder to push her away. A sensible person would have done that and slap the hell out of that blonde.
"Just admit it, you liked what she did to you" her brain tried to reason and end her confusion.
No, she won't admit such a thing. Yes, she did respond to the kiss in the end, how could she not. The tall woman might be a lot of things but she was one hell of a kisser, she could do magic with that tongue. Don't you go there Hermione, just because you responded did not mean you enjoyed it, she didn't like girls. Just because she never had any interest in boys and relationships didn't mean she's gay.
The hazel eyed witch looked toward the bickering boys. Seamus… well, no, he was airheaded. Harry, definitely not, he was like a brother to her. Ron?... no, he was… well Ron and besides, they were like a different peace of a puzzle. Even if they tried it will be doomed to failure. Dean, no he was the same as Finnigan.
Hermione groaned, how could she prove her theory if she was stuck with boys who had no motivation, no plans for the future, who only lived for the present. She will not dwell into this now, when they get to the castle she will have enough boys to choose from. That insufferable blonde has another thing coming if she thought she could confuse her. If the brunette ever sees her again she would give her a piece of her mind. She hopped to never see that face again. And now it hit her the strange resemblance the taller blonde shared with the one at the beach. Could it be that she was so mesmerized by the young muggle that she was seeing her in other people.
"Hey guys, who are the best looking girls in Hogwarts?" Dean asked.
Hermione's head shot up. Merlin help her, she will strangle them if she has to hear this particular conversation. She would rather listen to Ginny and her friends how boys were the stupidest creatures on earth. She got to her feat ready to exit when Ron stopped her.
"Hey 'Mione, where are you going, need me to come and give you a hand? Asked Ron all exited.
"Ah no, I can go to the ladies room by myself." replied the brunette.
Her friend blushed and nodded "Okay, I'll ah just be here and keep your seat warm till you get back."
"Thanks, that's very kind of you." And with that the witch exited the compartment, confusion written all over her face. She was only able to hear the boys' laughter and Ron saying "Shut up Harry."
Now she definitely needed answers, things were awkward enough between them and she didn't want to risk their friendship. While searching for the youngest Weasley she saw four Slytherins harassing Neville Longbottom. Hermione knew that boy was too nice to fight back or do anything to hurt others. These guys will never grow up, always picking on the weakest.
"Leave him alone, or do you want me to call the prefects to give you a detention" Threatened the witch and the said boys only grumbled and left to find someone else to harass.
"Thanks Hermione, I don't know what I would have done if you didn't show up." Neville said relieved to be left alone.
"You should do something about this Neville, anything is better than just standing there and taking it." said Hermione.
"Mione, just standing there and taking it is nerd's survival One-o'-one" replied the brown haired boy with a gloomy face.
"You are not alone Neville, if you ever find yourself in trouble you can always count on Harry, Ron and me to help you." reassured the young witch placing her hand on his shoulder.
The shy boy nodded and felt his face go red by the touch. Hermione felt the boy stiffen by the contact and looked at his red face.
"Neville you are red, do you have a temperature?" the brunette asked worriedly removing her hand from his shoulder and placing it on his forehead, surprising the boy.
"YES" shouted Neville startling the muggle born witch.
"I mean no, I don't have a fever, listen I… ah have to go. Ah find the others. See you later." And with that said ran off.
Hermione just shrugged, this is Neville for you, always running away from his problems. The witch continued on her way to find Ginny when someone blocked her path.
"Hey Granger, long time no see, miss me?"
The brunette groaned, the one thing she could go without in this life is the one standing in front of her. "Malfoy, I don't have time for you and your childish whining, and where are your "charming" pals Crap and Godzilla?"
"Who is being the child? They're around and what is a godzilla?" questioned Malfoy, not caring.
"Whatever, just fuck off" Hermione said angrily, grabbing him for the white shirt and shoving him away from her path.
"Granger, if I didn't know better I would think you are just making excuses so you can touch me" joked the blonde with a smile.
"Why don't you just go crawl in some pit and die?" retorted the brunette.
"Nah, you'll miss me too much." the blonde said, his smile never wavering.
"I'm tired of this mindless conversation, move or I'll hex you right into next year" warned the girl.
"Okay, okay." Malfoy raised his hands, faking surrender "Don't get so heat up over me."
Hermione ignored him completely and angrily walked away leaving a smirking Draco behind her. She finally found where Ginny and her friends were staying and angrily slammed the door behind her, ignoring the startled girls. She sat near the window and was ready to start reading when she remembered that she left the book behind with the boys. Perfect, now she HAD to listen to them bickering about boys, cloths and what not for the rest of the ride. The brunette closed her eyes and hoped beyond hope that she will fall asleep and after what felt like hours she did.
When she woke she saw that it was already dark outside. She needed to get ready so she looked for her robes but remembered that she left her things with Harry and Ron. Hermione told Ginny that they will see each other at the feast and left to get her things. The brunette scolded her friends for not being dressed and started rushing them when the whistle of the train indicated that they had arrived. If she wasn't there to help them all the time, they'll forget in which house they are in.
Like every year Hagrid was outside waiting for the 1st years to gather. The golden trio greeted him with happy smiles promising to visit him when they have time and got to the carriages which were pulled by… well nothing. Probably magic like most everything in this school, thought Hermione.
Once at the great hall the trio took their place in the middle. Ron sat beside her, which was no surprise since he did the same thing when she was staying at the Weasleys's house. The strange thing was that Neville sat on her other side. He usually always sits with Seamus and Dean. For some reason she felt awkward between the two boys, they are her friends, right... so she shouldn't be feeling as if she is trapped with no way out. The hazel eyed girl saw Ginny whispering something to Neville which made him blush and turn his head to no particular destination while Gin was smirking knowingly. You could see she was planning something. If Ginny studied as hard as she was plotting, she would surpass even her.
The usual routine began, Dumbledore welcoming them to another exiting year and letting that horrible hat sing. Who was the "genius" that created this hat? Her father would be considered a professional singer compare to that old rag. For her relief this version of his song wasn't as long as the previous years.
The children entered the hall all scared. Some were starring at the sealing in awe, one even tripped which made the slytherins to laugh. Others were amazed by the size of the castle. It gave the illusion that it was impossible to remember where things were. After the sorting they will be showed to their rooms and in the morning would be given maps with all the rooms and shortcuts that the pictures provided.
Ron was starting to complain that this was taking too long. The noise his stomach made could be heard for miles. When the sorting was finally over, Ron readily picked his fork and knife, ready to dig in when Dumbledore stood up and started explaining the rules and how dangerous it could be if they go to the forbidden forest. The red head groaned and hit his head on the plate in front of him. The Gryffindor students started to laugh, he was one of the only people in this school to get this desperate when in need of food.
Professor Mcgonagall quieted them fast enough so the Headmaster could announce the most important news for the year, The Triwizard Tournatment and that quidditch was canceled for this year. The last part of the news was unheard because the students started whispering excitedly and how they plan on entering and win.
Hermione didn't like this news one bit, great, remove one deathly sport with one that has higher percentage of dying. Count on the old man to ruin all hopes for a normal school year. This news has probably reached the ears of Voldemort and his boy band of freaks and they were plotting in some dark corner. The brunette was ready to give him a 'let's be friends' t-shirt if he left them alone for a whole year. But life has proven them that as long as the dark lord lives the word peace would not exist.
The intelligent witch spared a worried glance towards Harry and saw that he was looking at her, confusion written all over his face. Oh, right, she forgot that Harry had no way of knowing what the triwizard tournament was so she gave him the quick version. That it included three magical schools and the chosen ones from each one will have to face three dangerous magical tests which could kill them and that only fools would enter. The black haired boy nodded in understanding and reassured his friend that entering was the furthest thing in his mind. They had enough excitement to last them a life time.
When the feast was over all students retreaded to their respectful houses and to bed since school will start early in the morning. All students will get their schedules for classes at breakfast.
Hermione got to bed feeling tired. 'Everything will be fine' the young girl reassured herself sleepily. This tournament is organized by the ministry and the best wizard their world has had in generations. It was impossible for Voldemort and his lackeys to get their hands on Harry. She will finally have the wished peace and quiet. The brunette will concentrate on studying and there was nothing life could do to change that. With that she fell asleep readying herself for the future that awaited her.
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