Hermione Granger, now a taller more beautiful woman, entered the Great Hall. She was excited to see all the new Gryffindors and welcome them. They would be scared, for now the news had permeated throughout the world that the dark forces of Voldemort had been reborn. Things had changed now, for Sirius's death had now 'sunk in' and even she could finally see the dark reptilian thestrals. Harry was now awfully depressed and Ron always tried to comfort him. Hermione was sick of it all and wanted to move on with life. Crying would not make Voldemort go away. All of a sudden, Hermione spotted a small object. A Bottlecap. It would change her life forever.