AN: Welcome to my newest fanfiction! No I am not abandoning Rise of a Phoenix! But, I had this idea for a prompt and decided to run with it! I hope you enjoy the first chapter of Is It Too Late? I don't own the rights to Harry Potter that belongs to JK Rowling!
Hermione's Point of View:
The war had ended and so many lives had been lost because of it. I could see their faces in my dreams every night and so many funerals to attend. It takes a toll on a person. Me and Ronald had tried after the war, but I had found out he was also with Lavender Brown. So I ended things with his cheating ass. He tried to say we could be a triad and be happy. Let's just say he got my avis to his family jewels. Thankfully we hadn't done more than kiss. Ginny and Harry I flinched at his name since I have been in love with him since our fourth year, but Ginny had driven it into me that he wouldn't want me as anything more than a friend. And, she was right, we had so many chances, but never once did he try so I decided never to tell him how I truly felt. I had found out that I wasn't really a muggleborn. I was from a long line of squibs, but my parents would never know because I had sent them away for their safety. But, the death eaters had gotten to them before they could get out of England. I hadn't told anyone I mourned alone. I deserved it. They died not knowing they had a daughter. I also learned I come from a line of mages from the line of Morgana Le Fe. So I had been training my magic in secret.
Currently I was in Grimmlaund Palace Sirius left it to me and Harry. But, Harry and Ginny had decided to stay at Potter Cottage. No one really came around anymore which I didn't mind. Though I felt more alone than ever before. No more purpose. No one needed me anymore. I had thought of going back to Hogwarts but there were too many memories. And, I would be without Harry and Ronald so there was no point. And, being part of the golden trio I roll my eyes at the name I had my choice at internships. Harry and Ronald jumped at the chance to be aurors and Ginny joined the Harpies. I snicker fitting since I used to joke she was a Harpie using all those boys in school trying to get Harry jealous. It never worked but she tried which is laughable in itself. She never knew Harry; she just wanted to be associated with being the girlfriend of the boy who lived. I was reading mage spell books when one caught my eye, "Retrieval of Veil" it read. I think my eyes popped out of my head as I read deeper. "A mage is able to retrieve souls from the veil if the soul was taken before its time. But there is a price." I read. Of course there is a price there is always a price to pay. "If 1 or 2 souls are retrieved then half of the witch or wizards life force is taken but if 3 or more return the life of the mage is taken as payment." I read. "But, if the souls that are trying to be summoned were taken in their time the spell will not work. So mote it be." I finished.
I knew without a doubt there were four people I would bring back for Harry even if it meant sacrificing my life. He was worth it. "For Harry always for Harry" I whisper and quickly rush to my room and throw on my mage robes. And floo to the ministry. People were quick to get out of my way knowing who I was and what I was capable of. People either feared me or wanted to be me. I make my way to the veil room in the department of mysteries. Not many people came to this room but a few unspeakables. I looked at the veil and I could hear the cries of the souls and it tore at me. So many souls were taken before their time all because of this war. I sit cross and burn ash in front of me. I begin the chant, "Incipio Serpus Malum" I repeat it over and over and soon the Veil begins to glow.
Soon a ghostly figure appears, "I am Hades protector of the veil and the souls that resides within who dares interrupt my endless slumber" the voice booms.
I stand no fear knowing what is to come, "I am Mage Granger. I come before you today ready to do what it takes to receive souls that were taken before their time." I say in a steady voice.
I stare into his eyes knowing I am looking at the eyes of death, and having no fear of him or what he does. He just sneered "Mages have tried in the past and many have died in doing this. Who is it that you wish to retrieve Mage Granger?" he asked me.
Though I swear I see a bit of respect in his eyes. "I am here to retrieve Lady Lily Potter nee' Evans, Lord James Potter, Lord Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin" I tell him only though in my mind all of this is for Harry.
He looks back into the veil and looks back at me, "And you're willing to pay the ultimate price for these souls?" He asked me a challenge.
He must not know me. Hermione Granger never backs down from a challenge. "Yes" I say short and sweet.
He nods, "Very well I will see you soon Mage Granger" he says and disappears in a cloud of smoke.
I could feel it happening slowly but as the smoke passed there they stood. I smile softly before falling to my knees. I hear the door bang open and I feel him before I see him. "Kitten?" Sirius whispers running to my side holding me close. "What did you do?" he whispers, holding me close.
I give him a small smile and I see Harry out of the corner of my eye. "I gave you all back to Harry" I cough blood coming from my mouth. I knew my time was coming. "I loved him with everything I had more than a brother." I whisper.
Harry falls down beside us "Hermione I love you too please you can't leave me your everything to me" he whispers. Tears fell down his emerald eyes.
I smile and reach for his face to wipe the tears away but my hand goes through him. "Live for me Harry, be happy I gave you back your family." I am having a hard time breathing now. "I love you Harry James Potter forever" I whisper. And, closed my eyes for what I thought would be the last time.
AN:/ I got literal tears with this first chapter! Don't worry next chapter will be Harry's Point of View! You think it will be too late? Or will Harry be able to save his best friends, and apparent love's soul to go into the veil! Stay tuned Reader! Draco Lover Forever 1994!