Changing Face

Summary: LOTR/HP In Hermiones Seventh Year she discovers something of her past. Later she returns to Hogwarts a changed person. Only her friends will never know how much she really did change.

Takes Place in the Two Towers LOTR times and Hermiones 7th year at Hogwarts

Disclaimer: Anything you don't recognize belongs to me. Everything else belongs to JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien.

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Authors notes: YAY!! My fever broke!!! hehe, but I'm still not going to school today because we get out 2 hours early, but my 'rents don't want to risk it. But it gives me time to write and post this! Well I'm going to try and post more over the weekend but I might not be able to because of indoor soccer and my damn make up work (my friend brought it all over yesterday.who needs teachers when u have friends like that? lol)

Little Witch: Yay! I'm felt sooo much better when I read your guys' reviews!! Lol, I can breath once more!!

Mz. Insanity: The juices are flowing once more! Hehe, (note I'm in a really good mood at the moment!) and like for anything, being sick is the number one excuse!!! How do you think I get out of the stupid Virginia Personal Wellness Tests in gym?? Haha

Ok enough with my rambling on with the chapter!

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Minerva McGonagall stared down at her Gryffindor table. Mainly at the "Dream Team" as Severus called them. The once bubbling trio was now down to a 2 talking boys. Hermione Granger had taken to sitting there, almost like a shell. She wondered about this girl. Over the summer she seemed to change. When she returned to school it seemed like she was glowing she was so happy, but then slowly it faded away. That, she supposed, is where everything went wrong. A sudden "BANG" interrupted her thoughts as 4 men walked in.

She stood up, and pointed her wand to the intruders. But a look towards Albus told her to stand down. A yell caught her attention. Wait she knew that voice. A second later the supposedly depressed Miss Granger ran down the isle to the men. A warning yell shoved its self back down her throat when she... Kissed him?

'WHAT?' The professor's head was spinning. Not that much made sense anymore. Never mind the face that Hermione looked completely different and was speaking in a different language. She sat limply back down in her chair and raised her hand to her forehead. She knew one of these days Hogwarts was going to catch up with her and it would be the end of her.

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Albus Dumbledore chuckled and lay back in his chair. Softly he said

" Ah, the fellowship returns to reclaim the one of their own."

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Hermione stuttered meaningfully when she was trying to explain these people to Harry and Ron. 'Come on think, think Hermione! You have to tell them the truth!' She gulped and Legolas' voice found a way into her ear.

"What is wrong? You should not be Nervous if these are your friends should you?" He asked softly in elfish so the 2 boys wouldn't understand.

"Nothing. Its just- hard I guess to tell them what's been going on."

"Just tell them the truth, they will understand." She nodded and turned back to Harry and Ron. She opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted by Dumbledore.

"Ah, Gandalf. I was wondering when one might be able to see you again." The two old wizards move forward and shook hands.

"And yourself Albus. But I am afraid we come here on some bad terms. Wait, where are my manners let me introduce to you my companions. This Is Aragorn son of Arathorn, or Strider. The Dwarf is Gimli son of Glorin, and the elf is Legolas of Mirkwood."

Dumbledore nodded to each, and received the same in return before turning back to Gandalf.

"As I was saying before, we come here on dangerous terms. We only have a few days before returning to middle earth." Legolas pulled Hermione closer to him as to say 'I'm not letting you go again'. Gandalf continued. "We are in great need of assistance. Saruman is gaining power."

Dumbledore shook his head. "I am sorry my friend but we can be of no assistance as we are currently in a war of are own."

"Yes, we do know that. But we only ask of one person. Princess Hermione the elf witch. For she will be of much assistance and already knows of our lands." This time Hermiones eyes lit up. She was going home! She eagerly stepped forward and asked the Headmaster.

" Oh may I headmaster? This is all I have ever wanted for a long time!" After Dumbledore nodded his head she ran up to him and hugged him in thanks. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" At this point Ron intervened.

"Hermione! You want to go with, with these- loonies? Hermione you barely know them! You need to stay here with us!" Hermione cast her furious glare at Ron and raised her hand.

"How dare you! How dare you say for me to stay here when this is all I have wanted for months! I might have only known them a year but I trust them all with my life. Shows how much you know about me Weasley!" She was about to bring her hand down across her face when Aragorn who was the closest to her because she was moving around caught her hand and sent a warning glance.

"Not here, not now. Save it for the Orcs." She sent him a thankful glance at him, a glare back at Ron before returning to Legolas' side.

"I'm going to go pack, ill see you guys later." Hermione stormed off.

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Furious whispers followed the new arrivals wherever they went. The girls pointing at Aragorn and Legolas saying things, "What a hottie!" or "I cant believe he's with Hermione!" The two simply smiled and laughed at the comments. Soon the 4 of the fellowship found them selves on the grounds. Talking among them only Legolas realized that someone was approaching them. The moment they were about a meter behind he drew his sword whipping around to find the two boys jumping at the sight. He sighed and returned his sword to his side before talking.

"What do you want?" The rest of the fellowship was now watching them with great interest.

"Only to talk," said the ever-calm Harry. Legolas accepted this and stood.

"Very well. About what to wish to talk about."

"Hermione," said Ron finding his voice once more and his temper already rising. "Why are you taking her? She belongs here with us! Not in you Middle Earth or Whatever is!"

Legolas was about to reply when a girls voice rang out through the grounds.

"Harry! Ron! I DON'T BELIVE YOU TWO!"

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