Chapter 2: The Accident
"So how was your guys' summers?" Hermione attempted at a conversation.
"Boring until I got away from the Dursley's," Harry said. "I went and stayed at the Black house to fix it up. Since Voldemort's gone and Sirius left the place to Lupin and me, it was safe for me to go there. I like living with Lupin."
"Yeah, it sounds cool. I had to hear Ginny go on and on about her boyfriends. Then my mum telling me that I should have worked harder to be head boy. She thinks she can make me into Percy. Oh, did I tell you, he came back. He apologized for all the things he did and everything. Now it's 'Percy this' and 'Percy that'."
Harry and Hermione laughed. They both knew how Mrs. Weasley could be when it came to Percy. Even through their trouble, Mrs. Weasley constantly compared Ron to Percy.
"You could have come and stayed with me and Lupin. Although all we did was clean. The house is still a mess! So Hermione," Harry smiled, "how was Spain?"
"Spain," Hermione smiled. "Spain was great. The history was amazing. There was so much to learn while I was there that I hardly had time for it all. The stores are amazing too! The have the coolest stuff there. I got to see the running of the bulls."
"Wow," Ron exclaimed, "they ran with the bulls?"
"More like they run away from the bulls," Harry joked.
"Oh," Ron said.
"Anyways," Hermione continued, "the dancers are amazing. They get into the dancing and the music. They live for it. Many of the old building still stand. I got to see a 17th century castle in Turegano. Oh, I got to see a bull fight!" Hermione said excitedly.
"It sounds amazing," Ron said in awe.
"So, what was your favorite part of the country?" Harry asked.
Hermione smiled. "Definitely the beaches!"
"I thought you would say the books," Harry laughed.
"Sorry to disappoint you, but I liked the beaches the best."
"Sounds like you had a blast," Ron said.
"I did," Hermione said in all honestly.
Just then the compartment door slid open. In walked Draco Malfoy and his two cronies- Crabbe and Goyle. He looked from one face to another, pausing on Hermione.
"Well, well, well. It would seem that the Golden Trio," he bit out sarcastically, "has finally grown up. What happened to you Granger? Seen a, what's the word your kind uses, oh, plastic surgeon?"
Ron lunged at Malfoy but Hermione caught his shirt and pulled him back down. With a smile she said, "And what happened to you Malfoy? Run your face into a door?"
Malfoy sneer fell from his face. "I'd be careful if I was you Granger. You never know what could happen."
"Are you sure you want to be making threats like that Malfoy? With your chum Voldemort gone and your dad locked away, is it really wise?" Hermione asked as sweetly as humanly possible but with a mocking smile plastered on her face.
Malfoy grew angry and drew his wand. "Why you filthy little mudblood!"
Ron jumped to his feet then and pulled out his wand. "You arrogant little slug!"
It all happened so fast. As each boy cast their spell, Hermione jumped in between them. The spells collided with her at the exact same time. A blinding light filled the train compartment.
Goyle and Crabbe had long since split leaving Draco, Harry, and Ron staring at the light.
When the light disappeared, Hermione was gone. The boys stared at the spot where she had previously stood.
"What happened?" Harry asked. "Where's Hermione?"
Draco shook his head. "The spells…they hit her at the same time. I've never seen that happen before. Father told me this could happen but…"
Harry walked over to Malfoy. "What could happen? What did your father say when two spells collided?"
"I think we've sent her back in time."
A/NDUH DUH DUHHH! Okay, so we all know where she's gone. Just to let you know, this story is finished in my book. It just depends on how fast I get it typed as to how soon all of its posted. It's Saturday night, gotta go to church tomorrow so I'm going to bed. THANKS AND PLEASE REVIEW!
