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Chapter 2

Hermione and Ron had arrived a few days before the reunion so Hermione could get reacquainted with the wizarding world. She had left Emma with her parents who she hadn't seen in many years.They were the ones that gave her money to raise Emma,and they were always supportive,but she still wouldn't accept their help

.She was so excited,it was just like old times!!First,she and Ron went into Diagon Alley.Hermione picked up a copy of Harry's book. There was a picture of him on the cover,and the title said Harry Potter:The Life of The Boy Who Lived.She snorted and hoped that Harry hadn't picked that title.

She saw a lot of familiar faces,but luckily no one recognized her.Everytime someone came up to talk to Ron,she slowly inched away and pretending to be immersed in some store window.She knew she would have to face them sooner or later,but she just wasn't ready yet.

"Damn,who is that?"Dean said,eyeing Hermione

"Er..I don't know" Ron said.He knew Hermione wanted to get as little attention as possible before the reunion.

"She is HOT!!!"Dean said,and whistled

"Jesus Dean,we're not hormone crazy teenagers anymore.Besides,aren't you going out with Lavender?"

"Yeah but I'm allowed to look right?"

Ron sighed.It was going to be hard to keep covering for Hermione like this.If Dean went any closer,he would probably recognize her.She had definitely changed a lot,but something was the same that made her very recognizable

Hermione waited until Dean left,and went back to Ron.

"You ready to go?"she asked.

"Yeah,lets go.Everyone is going to be so surprised to see you. Dont be surprised if Mum starts crying"he said rolling his eyes

Hermione laughed.She knew it was probably true,Mrs.Weasly was very emotional.

They Apparated in front of the Burrow a few minutes later.

"Are you ready?"Ron asked her

"Yeah"she took a deep breath and sighed.

"Mum I'm home!"Ron yelled out

"Oh,Ronnie!!!I've missed you so much!!"she showered him with kisses and blushed.

"Mum,I'm 27 years old,do we really have to do this everytime I come home?"he said,freeing himself from his mothers grip.

Hermione giggled,and Mrs.Weasly,who hadn't noticed her before,eyed her suspiciously

"I didn't know you were bringing any friends Ronnie."she said,with an unpleasant scowl on her face.

"Mum,its..er…Hermione"Ron said uncertainly

Mrs.Weasly let out an ear splitting shriek and grabbed Hermione in a tight hug

"Hermione,we've missed you so much.Its been so long.Oh look at you,all grown up!"she said,tears forming in her eyes.

"Well we've got to get the house ready"she said drying her eyes with her apron "Everyone will be so excited to see you!!Especially Ginny,she was miserable when you left….."she rambled on,and began fixing a huge feast for the guest.

"Come on,lets go to my room"Ron whispered,trying to get away without his Mum seeing.

"Can I see Ginny first?"she said,her eyes pleading.

"Yeah,you know where her room is don't you?"

Hermione went upstairs,and knocked on Ginny's door.Even as long as it had been,she still remembered the Weasly house so well.

"Uh..Ron's room is that way."Ginny said pointing at Ron's door

"Ginny,it's me!!!!"Hermione said,unable to hold her excitement

"Who's me?"Ginny asked,confused.

Then a comprehension dawned on her face.

"HERMIONE!!!!!"she screamed,almost as loud as Mrs.Weasly

She too began rambling "Oh my God it has been 10 years since I saw you!!!!You look so different,sorry I didn't recognize you.What did you do to your hair,it looks great….."

"Ginny,shut up"Hermione laughed.

"Come on,lets go to Ron's room"

Hermione walked in the room,and couldn't help but laugh.His room was exactly the same,Chudley Cannons posters and all.

They spent the whole night talking and reminiscing about times at Hogwarts.Hermione finally retired in to Ginny's room,but even though she was tired,she wanted to at least get started on Harry's book.

It was 4 AM by the time she fell asleep.She had been so immersed in the book,she had forgotten the time.She hadn't even noticed the silent tears she was crying as she read about how he felt.She knew it wasn't easy for him,but this she had never expected.One particular part made her heart weep:

After Hermione left,Ron blamed me.He said that after the breakup,she was so depressed she ran away.I couldn't help but feel the same.I knew it was all my fault,and now I would never have the chance to make it up to her.Because of one stupid mistake,I lost my two best friends foreve.I've never felt so alone in my life as I felt that final term at Hogwarts.I felt so depressed as I watched people sitting by the lake with their friends,as all the memories came flooding back to me.I will never be able to rid the feeling of sadness and guilt that is eating me up inside.

She hadn't realized what a big impact her leaving had on everyone else.She knew it would hurt Ron and Harry,but she hoped they would forgive her one day.She had caused Harry and Ron to break their friendship,all because she was too cowardly to face up to her mistakes.That night,she cried herself to sleep.

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