God Send Me An Angel

Disclaimer: All the usual stuff… characters belong to the almighty J.K. Rowling, I just borrow them.

Chapter 1

Hermione stared at the letter. The writing started to look like another language after the first 5 times she read it. How could it have happened to her like that? How could the two people she loved most in the world die, especially when she needed them the most. She suppressed a tear that threatened to escape her left eye.

"Hermione?" The redhead boy sitting next to her had a quizzical look on his face. "Hermione? What's going on, what does it say?" Ron slowly took the paper out of Hermione's hands and read it. "Oh." It was the only thing he said for the rest of breakfast.

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In the safety of the boy's dormitory, Ron was sitting on Harry's bed, filling Harry in on why his comrades weren't at the breakfast table when he went to join them.

"It was terrible Harry. You should have seen the look on her face. She should have been crying, or screaming, or something. But she just sat there and…" his voice trailed off as he sighed deeply. "Harry, I'm worried about her. Where's she going to stay this summer? Summer break is in three weeks, and she doesn't have a home anymore. I'd ask her to stay with us, but we'll be visiting Bill and Charlie the whole summer. And, no offense, but I highly doubt the Dursley's will welcome her into their home with open arms." Ron sighed again, "I can't believe they're… dead."

Harry didn't speak for a few minutes. Lost in the thought of his own parent's death, he remembered the feeling he got when he found out that he was accepted to Hogwarts. Hogwarts had become his home over the past six years. Too bad there was only one year left.

"I've got it!" Harry perked up a little, "why doesn't Hermione stay here for the summer? She'll be safe and there won't be many people to bug her about… anything." He looked to Ron for support.

"I suppose she could. We'd have to talk to McGonagall or Dumbledore first, before we tell her." The redhead scratched his head, "want to get it over with? Telling Dumbledore and McGonagall about Hermione's parents of coarse."

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Unbeknownst to many, Hermione spent most of the day in her room, staring at the letter. Tears had long been shed and she was left with a few dry hiccups and sniffles.

iDear Miss Granger:

Let me first express my deepest sympathy towards you. On February 21st, your parents suffered in a horrible car accident. We regret to tell you that both your mother and father were instantly killed. Arrangements for their funeral will be taken care of; we only need you to be present to sign the papers. As the only living relative of the Granger family, and an under-aged one at that, the more complex affairs will be taken care of for you. Again, I would like to extend my sympathies to you.

                                                            Sincerely,

                                                            John Downrowlands/i

Hermione dropped the letter and lay back on her bed. 'I'd better go tell Dumbledore about this,' she thought, 'it needs my attention. And I need a place to live.' Still shaken, she stood slowly and prepared to face her biggest challenge in the six years she attended Hogwarts: she had to admit that her parents were gone… forever.

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Harry and Ron were just exiting the steps from Dumbledore's office when they saw Hermione. She looked awful. Her cheeks were splotched and speckled and her eyes were puffy.

"Hi Hermione." Ron spoke softly, like a shy little 1st year student. It's amazing how much he changed from the goofy little kid he used to be. His 16-year-old body had changed a lot. His red hair darkened a bit and his freckled faded slightly. He grew, a lot, and stood 6'3". His awkward smile remained and his clumsiness didn't exactly subside either.

Hermione smiled slightly. "Hi Ron… hi Harry." Her voice was soft and almost inaudible. "Excuse me, I really have to see Professor Dumbledore though." She urgently, but softly pushed on Harry's shoulder to get him to move over, spoke the password to Dumbledore's office, and went up the stairs, never looking back.

Once upstairs, she met Dumbledore sitting at his desk. "Ah, Miss Granger. I thought I'd be seeing you soon." His gaze was soft and his voice hushed and calming. "I got news of your new… situation." Hermione's gaze dropped severely. "I've very sorry for your loss. But rest assured, you will have a place to stay."

Hermione looked up, half relieved and half ready to start crying all over again. "S..Sir?" She looked questioningly at him.

"Your friends have told me about your housing problem. I'm considering letting you stay here at the castle during the summer holidays. Provided you behave for the remainder of the term and you show no disrespect… for any of our staff." He had, of coarse, been referring to Professor Trelwney, the Divination teacher. Hermione had never liked her much, or her class. She only took it for a short time in her 4th year.

"Yes sir." She murmured. "I'll do anything to be sure your trust in me isn't broken."

"I know dear, I know." Dumbledore replied, smiling. "Talk to Professor McGonagall, she will help you to get settled in your new quarters when term is over. In the mean time, there's only 4 days until term is over. Try to enjoy yourself and get your mind off of your feeling for now."

Hermione nodded and left the room. She headed strait for Professor McGonagall's office, only to find it empty. Sulking, she set back to the Gryffindor Common Room.

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Author's Notes:

The song "Angel" by Amanda Perez inspires the title and general theme of this fanfic. It's a great song… you should listen to it. The lyrics are as follows:

It's been five months since you went away
Left without a word and nothing to say
When I was the one who gave you my heart and soul
But it wasn't good enough for you, no
So I asked God
 
(Chorus)
God send me an angel
From the heavens above
Send me an angel to heal my broken heart
From being in love
'Cause all I do is cry
God send me an angel 
To wipe the tears from my eyes
 
And I know it might sound crazy
But after all that I still love you
You wanna come back in my life
But now there is something I have to do
I have to tell the one that I once adored
That they can't have my love no more
Cause my heart can't take no more lies
And my eyes are all out of cries
 
(Chorus)
 
Now you had me on my knees 
Begging God please to send you back to me
I couldn't eat, I couldn't sleep
You made me feel like I could not breathe
Now all I wanted to do was to feel your touch
And give you all my love
But you took my love for granted
Want my lovin' now
But you can't have it
God
 
(Chorus)
 
Oh God, send me (God send me an angel)
An angel (wipe the tears from my eyes) Oh baby
Send me an angel from the heavens above
Send me an angel (God send me an angel)
From being in love (send me an angel)
Oh God, send me an angel
Send me an angel (send me an angel)
Ooohhhh..