Chapter 3

Words

A/N:  A big thank you to everybody who has reviewed so far! I love you guys, also thanks to Jerica who pointed out I had Percy's middle name wrong, for the sake of the story I'm going to keep it as Gerald, its not actually pivotal in the storyline, but I think it will avoid confusion. I am taking a guess at ages in this~ setting Percy at 20 and Hermione at 16. Hopefully this isn't too far off

Also a major thank you to Chiara for beta-ing for me!! And HAPPY B-DAY to her!!

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Dear Hermione,

While I appreciate your concern for me and my family, I cannot explain to you what has transpired between us over the years, there are too many things you would not understand.

I know you just want to help, but as I have requested, just stay out of it. The entire situation is beyond your realm of comprehension.

Yours,

 Percy.

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Dear Percy,

You continue to tell me that I do not understand. Well of course not. You will not even attempt to explain things to me. I would also like to remind you that there is a difference between understanding and accepting something.

I do not want to yell at you, but if is the only way I can get through to you, Merlin help me, I will.

Perce, do you remember that time we watched muggle movies one summer? With the television we stole from your father's work shed? We watched the Star Wars movies and I had to explain everything to you- like how Anakin eventually goes over to the dark side… and you stared at me in disbelief, wondering how such a sweet young boy could turn evil.

Well now I can look at the photo I have of us and wonder the same thing. Percy, just explain to me the reasoning behind this. I can't promise to understand, but I do promise to accept it once I have a valid reason.

Yours truly,

Hermione.

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 Dear Hermione,

Why did you have to dredge up that memory? You don't play fair, you know that?

Although, I must state that I have not turned to the dark side... when you could hardly call my 'parents' the light side.

Now you are wondering why I have placed quotation marks about the word parents? Let me enlighten you.

I am not a Weasley except in name; the people who brought me up were not my parents. I was adopted at three months old. I have no idea where I am from, all I know is that Molly and Arthur lied to me my entire life.

They got away with it purely on the fact that I have red hair.  I cannot begin to comprehend the reasons that they adopted me; they are perfectly capable of having children, as Ron and Ginny indicate, and Merlin knows they could hardly afford it.

However I did not give them reason to explain. They told me because they felt with the second war arising and so forth that it was time I knew. Also the fact that I was 20 made them feel I was "of age."

I have spent 20 years living with people who were willing to deceive me, do you really think me so wrong in turning my back on them?

I have chosen to ignore your comments on Professor Umbridge, as I am choosing to believe that you write such spiteful things out of anger for me.

Both Umbridge and Fudge have agreed to help me find my birth parents and are delightful, dedicated people.

Now with thus much explained I ask you please stop pursuing the matter.

Yours,

Percy.

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Dear Percy,

Well it certainly explains a lot, but there is something still amiss here, please explain to me why you are against Dumbledore and Harry.

It was a nice try Percy and while I believe you were adopted, I do not believe that is the full truth.

Awaiting your reply,

Hermione G.

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Dear Hermione,

You really are too smart for your own good, you know that?

Percy.

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A/N: Ok I hope that clears some things up, I still have places to go with this, and am open to all suggestions if you would like to see something in the story let me know and I'll try to include it.

Now please review, and thank you again to all the lovely people who already have.

^_^ Hugz Green.