Chapter 11- Meeting Mum.
Hermione returned to her dorm later that week. The first thing she did was fish out the letter that her 'father' had sent her. She began to scan the letter looking for her mother's name.
Alyssa Williams. She lived in France.
Hermione pulled out a piece of parchment and dipped her quill into the ink.
Dear Alyssa,
Hello. My name is Hermione. I'm your daughter.
Hermione stared at the parchment. She crumpled it and threw it into the blazing fire.
'This is SO stupid!' she told herself. 'I can't just suddenly write her. She gave me away. I just can't.' she said out loud. She began to sob. That night Hermione cried herself to sleep.
'Posts here.' Ron's voice rang the next morning. Hermione looked up just as an owl dropped a yellow envelope in front of her. She tore the letter open and gasped as she read a letter from…
Alyssa Williams.
Dear Hermione,
Michael Granger wrote me yesterday. He told me that you have discovered that you were adopted and that I was your real mother. I know that there is probably many question swimming in your head. If you would please send a date when we could meet I would appreciate the time to answer your questions.
Sincerely,
Alyssa
'When's the next Hogsmeade day?' Hermione asked.
'Umm, next Wednesdays. Why?' Harry said.
'Thanks.' She tore a piece of parchment from her bag and along with it came a quill. She started to scribble furiously.
Alyssa,
Next Wednesday, how about you meet me in the Three Broomsticks. Bye.
Hermione
Hermione swept out of the Hall and up to the owlery as fast as her legs could carry her.
The next few days went by without a letter from Alyssa. Finally on Friday an owl dropped a piece of parchment on her breakfast plate.
Hermione,
Meet me at The Three Broomsticks at 11:00 am.
Love always,
Alyssa
The rest of the week dragged by. For Hermione it seems to be crawling along with the speed of a snail. Finally it was Wednesday. She ran around her dorm looking for just the right clothes. She finally decided on a pair of black Jeans and a baby blue top. She clasped her cloak around her and ran down to the Great Hall. She walked calmly as possible into the hall and sat down beside Ron giving him a kiss.
'Mmm. Should you be wearing such sexy clothes? It's not like I don't like it but you shouldn't um you are pregnant.' Ron said.
'Don't be ridiculous Ron. It won't show for another couple of months. Besides I want to look amazing today.' She said as she stuffed her mouth with a crumpet.
'Hermione, what's up? You've been so excited since last Tuesday.' Harry asked.
'I'll tell you everything later. Oh look our carriages are here.' She squealed and stuffed another piece of crumpet into her mouth.
'Come on guys.' She said.
'Wait Herm.' Ginny yelled after her friend.
Hermione climbed into the first carriage and waited for her friends to join her.
They entered the Three Broomsticks at 10:45am and sat down at a booth close to the door. At exactly 11:00am a tall blond woman walked into the tavern. Hermione followed her with her eyes. The woman went and talked to a waitress. The waitress pointed to Hermione and her friends. The woman thanked her and walked purposely towards Hermione's table.
'Hermione?' the woman asked.
'Yes. Alyssa?' Hermione asked.
'OMG. It's been 17 years. My baby!' Alyssa hugged Hermione and she defiantly saw tears running down her daughter's face.
'Guys, this is my mum, Alyssa. Alyssa this is Ron, my boyfriend. Our best Friend Harry and his wife Ginny.' Hermione pointed out everyone.
'Hello.' Ron said as he shook her hand.
'Hey.' Harry said.
'Hi.' Ginny said timidly.
'Are you all the same age as Hermione?' Alyssa asked.
'Yes. Well not Ginny. Gin's a year younger than we are.'
'Oh.' Was all Alyssa said.
'I know that you're probably thinking that we are too young to be married. But we are.' Ginny said defensively.
'No. If I had had the chance of getting married to my boyfriend when I became pregnant I would have too.'
'How did you know?' Ginny asked.
'Woman's intuition.'
'My mother doesn't even know.'
'Well I went through the same thing. Hermione can we meet sometime in the next week or so?' Alyssa asked.
'Sure. Um I can't leave school but Professor Dumbledore will most likely tell you that you can visit me at school.'
'Okay, when's a good time for you?' Alyssa asked.
'Well on Friday's. We have the afternoon off.' Hermione answered.
'Okay. So I'll see you on Friday? Where are you normally on Friday afternoons?' Alyssa asked.
Harry and Ron snorted.
'Um, the library.' She giggled.
'Okay See you then. But now I have to go. I have an meeting with the dress shop.' Alyssa said.
'Okay. See you mum. Oh hi Ebony. Hey Dean. This is my mum.' Hermione said as her two friends walked into the tavern.
'Hello.' They both said.
'Hello. Alyssa Williams. I must go. Love you Hermione.' She hugged her daughter and ran out of the tavern.
'Um Herm, your last name is Granger but your mother's last name is Williams. Am I missing something?'
'Um. Yeah. Ebony, Dean, I'm adopted. That was my real mum.' Hermione said rather laid back.
'Oh.' Ebony said. The reality of meeting her mother suddenly weighed on her she sat down and all went black.
