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Just around the corner

Chapter one: Coming home

It was late into the afternoon when a car pulled into the driveway of number nine, Portsea View. Out got Mrs Paula Granger, her husband Rick and sixteen year old daughter Hermione. Also in the car was seven year old Rose, her twin Mia and older brother David. Rose, Mia and David had lived with the Grangers' on and off since they were born. There parents' Michelle and Ross Ridge never really provided a great home and now they had finally came to live with them forever.

"Kids inside, it looks like it's going to rain," Rich announced, "Oh no not you David your helping me unpack, Hermione you too. Hermione...Hermione??"

But Hermione had taken off upstairs into her room, she just needed space. She wasn't used to having other people around her, other than her parents. Although Rose, Mia and David had lived with her most of her life, they never had stayed longer than 2 weeks or had never gone on a holiday with her. It was only in resent years, when Hermione was off at Hogwarts they stayed months at a time.

Hermione closed her door, slipped off her shoes and lay on her bed. Taking out a biro and out he r diary she began to write.

Dear Diary,
Finally home at last. I'm meant to be unpacking the car with Dad and David, but I just can't. It's weird you know, having these people living with me, sharing everything, always with us. I'm never alone anymore. Sure sure, I grew up with Mia, Rose and David, but they never stayed long. Now they're her forever, Mum and Dad's made it legal. It all happened when I was at Hogwarts. Michelle and Ross stuffed up again and this time there was no undoing it, it was just too bad. I overheard Ross was in jail for something and Michelle was in a women's home. I just want to scream, it's too much, always here, always here. But I can't, no I must be brave. This dairy is my only outlet, everything I think, feel, hope is in here. If it falls into the wrong hands, I will just die. I would do anything to get it back, I mean that. But I don't plan on loosing you. Anyways dairy apart overcrowded, the holidays was fantastic. I can't believe I hadn't missed France as much as I should have. It's so beautiful, colourful and full of history. I remember last time I went; I re-wrote my History of Magic essay. Now I went looking again and I can't believe all the things I missed; I was always in libraries and other places. But I always had to sneak, damn Mia, Rose and David. They don't know about me being a witch and so I had to sneak off to places, whisper to Mum about it and lie when I was caught going something weird. Got to go diary, an owls just arrived and is making a lot of noise. If someone hears it I'm in a lot of trouble.

Love always Hermione xxx

Truthfully three owls had arrived; Hedwig- Harry's owl, Pig- Ron's owl and a barn owl which was most likely from Hogwarts.

"Hey there Hedwig and Pig. And you, I don't know your name, but hi to you anyway," Hermione said sweetly, three owls hooted happily, "Come here so I can take off what your carrying."

Hedwig, Pig and the Barn Owl flew over to her and one by one she removed the packages. Straight after the Barn Owl flew off, leaving Hermione with only two owls.

"You guys will be hungry won't you. Hang on," Hermione ran into the bathroom and returned with two bowls of water and two extra bowls. Placing the water on her desk, then ducked down to the floor. Then pulled up a floorboard and appeared with some food.

"Happy now?" Two hoots followed

Ginning Hermione sat on her bed and opened Harry's letter.

Hi Hermione,
How are you? I'm great!!! and I mean that. It was my birthday awhile ago (by the way thanks for your prezzie it was great!) and I got the best gift any bored wizard, living with muggles could ask for. PERMISSION TO USE MAGIC OUT OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After turning 17, you are allowed to preform magic and it's the best. You should have seen the muggles faces when I walked downstairs (mind you I made sure the curtains were closed and put a silence charm on the house) into the living room. My Aunt was cooking and Uncle Vernon and Dudley were watching T.V. at the table. I sat down at the table, which may I point out I can not do anymore without asking my Uncle. Of cause my uncle yelled at me, but I just ignored him. Then I said 'gee I am bored, why don't I get my Quidditch book and read that. But I don't want want to go upstairs. Oh how could I forget ACCIO QUIDDITCH BOOK!' Oh it was funny as the book flew downstairs and into my hands. My Aunt screamed, Dudley yelled and hid. And Uncle Vernon jumped up. I couldn't help smirking at their faces (and no, not like Malfoys smirk). They just stopped what they were doing and stared at me as I read the book, just then the fire alarm went off. I looked over and the stove was onfire, whatever Aunt Petunia was cooking had burnt and caught fire. My Aunt screamed as the fire leapt all around her, now all the kitchen was on fire and my Aunt was trapped. Dudley started just froze in horror and my Uncle tried to get to Aunt Petunia, but it was impossible. A ring of fire was keeping her inside. It was terrible, Aunt Petunia screams filled the room. Just then the fire started to move onto the living room. Dudley bolted and Uncle Vernon followed close behind, just leaving me and Aunt Petunia in a burning house. But what could I do? That's all I thought Hermione, just then I remember I was a wizard. I did that water charm you gave me and put out the fire and took off the silencing charm. I ran into the smoking kitchen and there was my Aunt, in a little ball sobbing. I walked so slowly to her.

"Aunt Petunia? Are you alright?" I asked.

Hermione, she just rose her head and starred at me. It was creepy Hermione, there was something different about her. In her eyes.

"Harry (she said my name) you saved me, saved me from the from the fire. You are so much like your Mother, she was so brave." My Aunt said to me.

She spoke about my Mum Hermione, she never speaks about her. She must have seen the shock in my face, because she smiled slightly and said.

"Yes Harry I do remember Lily, she is still my sister after all. When we were kids, when I was 12 and she was 10. The house caught on fire and all I did was freeze. Then Lily came to me came to me and led me out of the house..."

And she went on Hermione, telling me all about my Mum and even my Dad. When finally Uncle Vernon and Dudley returned the next day. They found a restored house (with help from a little magic) and a very angry Petunia. Aunt Petunia had kicked Dudley and Uncle Vernon out of the house, she told me she'll let them back next week and wants to spend some time with me. I'm so amazed Hermione. Well I'll cya later. How bout meeting next Monday so we can get our stuff for school.

Missing you heaps,
Harry

P.S. How was France???

Hermione grinned, Harry had a eventful holidays. Then opened Ron's letter.

Hey Hermione,
Whats been happening? Me, well nothing much. Sorry this letter is gonna be sort, but I haven't got much time. I just wanted to send you this, so you don't feel forgotten by me. Let's see, Percy finally came home a couple of days ago. About time I think, it has been two years. Mum was crying, but the worst was yet to come: facing Dad. I rather write what happened, but I'll tell you everything is all good now. Percy didn't come alone he brought his-wife-to-be! Percy is getting married!!! To Penelope Clearwater. She was the one who got Percy to see us, actually she is quite nice. Hope your having a great holiday,
Ron

Fantastic, the Weasley family were all talking again. Hermione lent over to the Hogwarts letter, it was a lot thicker than usual, Hermione ripped opened and looked at the letters. There was the usual welcome to Hogwarts, you will be in 7th year this year. Then there was the books you need, then there was this extra letter, a large one. It confused Hermione, so she opened it.

Dear Miss Granger,
As it known you are now in your seventh year and it is my pleasure to announce that you have been chosen to be Hogwarts Head Girl. Congratulations. May I also add that you are the top student Hogwarts has seen in many years. Your duties have been increased as Head Girl, attached you will find your handbook. Meet in the Heads compartment, so you can meet the Head Boy.
Regards
Professor M. McGonagall

Hermione couldn't believe this, she was Head Girl, Head Girl of Hogwarts. Just then Hermione screamed. Just then Paula, Rick, Rose, Mia and David rushed upstairs into Hermione's room.

"Hermione what is it?" Paula asked.

"Mum I'm Head Girl!!"

"Head Girl?"

"Of Hog...of school!!!" Hermione had to be careful, Rose, Mia and David were in the room.

The Granger's and Ridge's all came to hug and talk to Hermione. But all Hermione could think about was: who was Head Boy?

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