Hermione Granger (I)
Exictement flowed through Hermione's veins as her parents drove her towards the London station. The London surrondings strolled past her at slug pace as the car moved slowly through the traffic. Hermione turned the page of her NEWT guide book and frowned.
"It says you can only take 3 or 4 subjects." Hermione groaned.
"That's okay dear," Her mother called from the front seat, "They let you take more OWLs remember honey. Don't worry, Dumbledore knows you are talented."
This explanation seemed to acceptable and Hermione burried her head back into her book. She had got an O in every subject except Care of Magical creatures, and then she had only got an E, she could take anything she liked this year. But more importantly she was dying to see Harry and Ron again. Mostly Ron. Although they had their occasional arguements Hermione loved to chat with him and she always got a slight pleasent feeling deep down when he smiled. She flicked through the book some more. If she could only do four it would have to be; Defence against the Dark Arts, Tranfiguration, Charms and Potions she decided as they made it to the station.
"Come along Hermione," Her Farther said as they left the car, "15 minutes till the train leaves."
***
It was five to eleven when she made her way through the barrier between platforms 9 and 10. And the sight that hit her eyes was a first a shock. All around the platform stood wizards in blue robes holding their wands as if about to duel. Now that Lord Volemort was back in power, Ministry Guards were in place at all the public wizarding places; Diagon alley, Hogsmeade.
"Hermione !" Came the voice of her friend since first year.
"Harry !" She bellowed back, running to hug him, "How have you been ?"
"Fine." Harry lied, when she had let go. Hermione knew he was lying. "Where's Ron ?" she asked dragging her stuff towards the train.
"I dunno," Harry said, "Ginny said he'll be in two weeks late, but didn't say why."
That was the worst peice of news Hermione had heard since sirius's death. She had been really looking forward to seeing Ron again. And soon reasons behind his absence sprung to mind.
"You don't think he's..." She began but stopped abruptly. Ron was fine, he would arrive in two weeks and she would see him again.
"All abroad the train driver yelled, the first years left their parents worried and Hermione suddenly relised something.
"I've got to go to the prefect's cabin," She told Harry who nodded.
"Sure, I go find Neville, Luna and Ginny." He said walking off.
Hermione paused, 'I hope harry's gonna be okay this year' She thought to herself, 'He deserves a year off.'
Exictement flowed through Hermione's veins as her parents drove her towards the London station. The London surrondings strolled past her at slug pace as the car moved slowly through the traffic. Hermione turned the page of her NEWT guide book and frowned.
"It says you can only take 3 or 4 subjects." Hermione groaned.
"That's okay dear," Her mother called from the front seat, "They let you take more OWLs remember honey. Don't worry, Dumbledore knows you are talented."
This explanation seemed to acceptable and Hermione burried her head back into her book. She had got an O in every subject except Care of Magical creatures, and then she had only got an E, she could take anything she liked this year. But more importantly she was dying to see Harry and Ron again. Mostly Ron. Although they had their occasional arguements Hermione loved to chat with him and she always got a slight pleasent feeling deep down when he smiled. She flicked through the book some more. If she could only do four it would have to be; Defence against the Dark Arts, Tranfiguration, Charms and Potions she decided as they made it to the station.
"Come along Hermione," Her Farther said as they left the car, "15 minutes till the train leaves."
***
It was five to eleven when she made her way through the barrier between platforms 9 and 10. And the sight that hit her eyes was a first a shock. All around the platform stood wizards in blue robes holding their wands as if about to duel. Now that Lord Volemort was back in power, Ministry Guards were in place at all the public wizarding places; Diagon alley, Hogsmeade.
"Hermione !" Came the voice of her friend since first year.
"Harry !" She bellowed back, running to hug him, "How have you been ?"
"Fine." Harry lied, when she had let go. Hermione knew he was lying. "Where's Ron ?" she asked dragging her stuff towards the train.
"I dunno," Harry said, "Ginny said he'll be in two weeks late, but didn't say why."
That was the worst peice of news Hermione had heard since sirius's death. She had been really looking forward to seeing Ron again. And soon reasons behind his absence sprung to mind.
"You don't think he's..." She began but stopped abruptly. Ron was fine, he would arrive in two weeks and she would see him again.
"All abroad the train driver yelled, the first years left their parents worried and Hermione suddenly relised something.
"I've got to go to the prefect's cabin," She told Harry who nodded.
"Sure, I go find Neville, Luna and Ginny." He said walking off.
Hermione paused, 'I hope harry's gonna be okay this year' She thought to herself, 'He deserves a year off.'
