Time Turners and Hippogriffs

AU Drabble Series. Yes, drabble. Hermione gets dusted with the Sands of Time and is sent back fifty-something years into the past. This is a TMRxHG fic.


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June 1st, Tom received an owl during breakfast. As soon as he took the letter from the bird's leg, it took off into the air, very unlike all the owls Tom had received the previous weeks. This one seemed like it didn't want a reply. Tom turned the letter over in his hands, shocked to find that it was held together by a clear adhesive he had only read about in the papers. There was no writing on the outside of the envelope to indicate who it was from. He opened it nonetheless, and when nothing jumped out at him, he pulled the letter from the envelope. A piece of a paper napkin fell out onto his plate, whole and untouched, while the accompanying letter was patched up with the same clear adhesive that was used on the envelope. He read the napkin first. He almost wished he hadn't, but at least he knew now why the letter and envelope looked like it had been ripped up.

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The note read that her letter had been found when it had never been picked up the night previous. Her new father had ripped it up, saying something about no daughter of his, adoptive or not, would be writing to any boys. An apology was added, saying that she did not have the room to write more, but once he read her letter, he wouldn't have to worry about her anymore. Her best wishes then went out to him, hoping that, even if he wouldn't write to her anymore, at least he would think of her.

There were tear-stains marring the napkin.

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Dear Tom,

I'm sorry. I won't be able to write to you anymore. I got adopted last week and have been living near Glasgow since then. The people who adopted me are okay. I tried everything I could to prevent myself from being adopted, even showcasing off the younger children to the couple. They had wanted me and I didn't know why. The woman, Isla, is kind faced. She's pampered me so far, and it's kind of nice to have a mother. You know. One beside Mrs. Cole. Murchadh,her husband, has done nothing to make me not trust him. He's even built me a tire swing in the front yard!

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Murchadh and Isla seem to be rich. Right now, we're living in a very large house with a lot of weird things in it. Not bad weird, but almost like some of the things we saw in Diagon Alley when we went.

We've also already been into central Glasgow and they bought me new things. I now have a new dress for every day of the week, with different shoes to match. So far, I've been Isla's dress up doll, and I don't mind it too much. As long as she stays away from me with her makeup, I think I look pretty. I wish you were here to help me judge, but we can't help the distance.

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Oh, and the library that they have is amazing! It was one of the first places they had shown me when we arrived at the house, and, besides a part of it that I'm not allowed to touch, I can read anything I like! I'm also going to be taking lessons in there, as well. As I'm writing, Isla is talking away, saying that in July we'll be back in London for a week. If I can, do you want to meet in the morning at the library near Wools? I'd love to see you again before you go back to school.

Love,

Hermione


DON'T HURT ME FOR STOPPING THERE! *cowers behind Child!Tom, who merely raises an eyebrow at me* :3 Things will actually progress a little smoother, now. You'll see. :3

Thanks to Kristabela G, Applejax XD, NaturesKid, anmarie, Lost O'Fallon Girl, Lady Minuialwen, Chamilia Lutien Tinuviel, dittzybuttercup, Ethy-Riddle, Squishysib, arabellagrace, and Dally-Fang for reviewing, alerting, and favoring. Thanks to everyone who read! :)

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And remember: this is considered an alternate universe. So some things may not be as you remember. . . :)