The girl sat at her desk just doing her job. No one knew anything about her nor did they ask because if they did she would tell them only what they need to know. Most people felt that the girl was hiding from something.
The girl knew what they said about her when they thought she wasn't listening. Truly she wasn't but that doesn't mean she didn't hear what was said.
At night the girl would go back to her little flat and cry. She cried for everything she had lost and even the things she didn't know was lost. She had nothing anymore. Not even a cat to love or friends to hang out with.
It had been near ten years since the day she left. She knew her friends had moved on without her and she didn't blame them. But what hurt her was that they had moved on before she left.
No one knew where she was or what she was doing and that was the way she liked it. She wanted no ties to the people she left behind or to the ones she would meet.
'I want you to go to this address and wait to be helped then you are to ask for a Mrs. Potter and give her this.' Mr. Edwards was her boss and loved sending her out of the place because he was a bit scared of the way she kept to herself but he knew that she wouldn't give out things he didn't want others to know.
The girl walked down the road until she got to a huge brown building that looked like it has seen better days. She walked to the door and opened it to find that the place was more beautiful then what she thought it would be.
The walls were a light shade of yellow with red furniture. She thought about a time when those colors meant something to her but she didn't dwell on it. She found it was safer not to.
'Can I help you miss?' The girl looked up to see a young lady sitting behind a desk looking like she wanted to be anywhere else other then where she was now.
'Yes I'm looking for a Mrs. Potter I have something for her.' The young lady pointed to some chairs meaning the girls should sit and wait.
The girl took a seat on the red couch and waited almost two minutes before a redheaded woman walked out of a door the girl didn't realize was there.
The redheaded lady walked up to the girl and said that she was Mrs. Potter. Mrs. Potter led the girl to her office in the back.
The office was full of pictures of people who looked so happy. One pictures on Mrs. Potter's desk caught the girl's attention. It was of three people two boys and a girl they were all happy and looked to be about thirteen. The girl in the picture stood between the two boys they had their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders.
'That is my husband and his two best friends. The other boy in the picture is my brother and the girl sadly no one has heard from in near ten years.'
The girl didn't want to dwell on the picture because she had the same one in her flat and that was all the reminders that she wanted.
'How do they feel about her being gone for so long?' The girl couldn't help but ask even if she was afraid of the answer.
'It took my husband some time to move on but he did. My brother on the other hand has just now moved on. They want her to come back and I have to agree even if we weren't the closest of friends she was like a member of my family. The person who has taken her disappearance the hardest is my older brother Fred.'
It took all the girls will then and there not to scream out here I am. The girl knew that she couldn't do it though.
After all how would they react to her suddenly coming back after ten years? 'What would you do if the girl ever came back?' The girl asked not really wanting to hear the answer.
'I would be so happy that I wouldn't know what to do. The rest of my family would be the same way because they all love and miss her. We all want her to come back.' Mrs. Potter stated.
'Sorry I didn't mean to drag up unwanted feelings and such. I was sent to give this to you.' She handed her the package that she was sent to give her.
Mrs. Potter took the package happily. She didn't open it but set it on her desk.
She was just on her way out when some guy bumped it to her on his way into the office. She didn't want to look at who it was because she had a feeling that who it was anyway. However she tried to fight it she looked up.
The guy took one look at the girl and gasped. Suddenly the girl found herself in the guys embrace. The girl felt as if he was going to squeeze all of the air out of her. When she could stand it no longer she pushed the boy off of her. Which in all was under a few seconds.
'What the hell are you doing?' the girl asked the guy when she was able to talk. She was in shock not only was she attacked by the unknown guy but she was sitting here talking to the person that caused the girl to leave her world.
'Aren't you Mrs. Potter?' The guy asked.
'No I'm not!' The girl shouted at the guy before running out of the office and back to work.
The rest of the day no one bothered her and that made her feel better. She went back to her place just to relax before she went to the gym.
Even though she didn't talk to anyone or even date for that matter she always wanted to look great and be in top condition. It was the only thing that she took any joy in anymore.
At the gym the girl couldn't concentrate on what she was meant to be doing so she pulled muscles and sprained her wrist. All that she thought about was what Mrs. Potter said to her earlier in her office about her coming back. The girl wondered if it was true or not.
When the girl went home she just stared out the window again thinking about what went on earlier. She didn't know how she wanted to handle it or anything.
The next day she still didn't know what she wanted to do. She decided to just think on it later or never if she had her way. By lunch she had all of her work done and the first thing that came to her head is what Mrs. Potter said.
It was just after lunch when Mr. Edwards asked her to take another package to Mrs. Potter. The girl wanted to say she couldn't but she didn't. If there was anything the girl loved as much as she loved the gym that was to work.
The girl went to the office and sat in the same waiting room as she did just yesterday. The only difference was that the girl wasn't behind the desk but a young man was.
The girl didn't even get to sit down before Mrs. Potter came out to see her. She led the girl back to her office.
'Why is it that Mr. Edwards is always sending you to delver my things?' Mrs. Potter asked as they arrived in her office.
'It's because I'm always done with my work before lunch. I like to get things done as soon as possible.' The girl stated as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. 'If you don't mind me asking who was that yesterday that hugged me?'
'That was Dean Thomas I went to school with him. So did my husband and few of my older brothers. He said after you ran out that you looked like our friend Hermione Granger.' Mrs. Potter said with a small chuckle.
'What if I told you I knew how to find Hermione?' Mrs. Potter looked at the girl as if she was on drugs.
'Please if you know where she is you have to tell us it's killing my family not knowing if she is safe.' Mrs. Potter looked so sincere that the girl almost gave in.
'Mrs. Potter she is safe but she just needs time to deal with some things that came up and that made her leave. Trust me when I say that she doesn't want to hurt anyone but she will be home soon.'
The girl didn't stay after that. She went back to work. At five o'clock when the company shut down for the night the girl went home and got out the two things she kept of her old life other then pictures and her old school books. The girl got out her wand and her journal.
December 25, 1994
Today is meant to be a good day because it is Christmas. However that didn't happen. I found out that the person that I loved was dating another and didn't care how I felt.
I never told him that I loved him because I was scared he didn't feel the same way as I did. I guess I was right. It wasn't until lunch when they told everyone.
At lunch it was just Ron and I. We were talking about how Remus was doing because of the card he sent us when they came waltzing in holding hands. At first I didn't get what was going on but when they sat down and just stared at each other that I realized.
Harry wouldn't even look away from Ginny when he told us that they were dating. I knew Ron felt torn because he knew about how I felt about Harry but he also knew how his sister loved Harry as well.
I told them that I was happy for them when all I wanted to do was cry. Ron could feel that I was really hurt so being the friend that he is he asked me to help with his potions work.
He led me to the library before asking how I was. I knew that he didn't want help because I had read his work before holidays and corrected it. It was there in the library that I cried about Harry and Ginny's relationship. Ron held me the whole time I cried.
By time I had finished crying I decided that Ginny was a backstabber because she knew how I felt and I decided that I couldn't stay here any longer. Even though I was a year seven and head girl I knew that I couldn't handle anything else.
Also being the type of student that I was all my homework for the year was done. But then I could fail the whole year and pass with top marks. I didn't care if I never graduated there was no way I could stay.
December 26, 1994
Last night I made good on my vow to leave. I didn't leave any notes saying why or where I went. I felt bad because I would never be able to tell Ron that I was okay without giving away where I was. I felt bad because he would never know that me leaving had nothing to do with him or his mixed loyalties.
I left everything other then a few pictures, my books, my wand, and my most loyal friend my journal. I knew if there was anything that wouldn't betray me it was my journal. The one thing other then Ron that I regret leaving was my cat. All I could do was hope that some one would take care of him.
Last night I found a little cottage hidden in some forest that I could stay at for the day. I decided that it would be saver to travel at night until I was well away from Hogwarts.
The cottage was small and unclean. In fact it looked like no one had lived in it for years. There was some food but I was to scared to try any. I however did have a glass of water from the tap. There wasn't a bed so I got the only blanket I found and slept on the floor.
It was around midday when I woke up. I ate a slice of the bread that I had packed the night before sitting and writing in here.
One thing that I didn't mention was the dream I had. It was of Harry and Ginny. They were in the great hall snogging when I walked in. They stopped what they were doing to laugh at me. They kept going on and on about how they never liked me in the first place so my feelings didn't matter.
When I turned to Ron he just nodded and agreed. I felt so hurt that I ran out of the hall and out of the school but I ran right in to Draco Malfoy and he teased me like there was no tomorrow.
And that is when I woke up. I was so hurt by what I saw in my dream that I realized I could never go back.
The girl sat down her journal and realized that her feelings back then were stupid. She shouldn't have left her friends because of a heartbreak. But after all these years it was even harder to go back.
For the next week the girl kept on returning to Mrs. Potter's office. Every day that week Mrs. Potter would ask about Hermione. Each day they girl came closer to letting her secret go.
The girl was getting sick of going to the office of the woman who caused her to leave what she loved the most in the world. However there was nothing she could do about it without jeopardizing her job.
Finally after a week the girl was ready to scream. What she didn't understand is why she just didn't pick up and leave. Its not like she hasn't done it before.
Fred's P.O.V
I never understood what could make the brightest witch of any age pick up and leave and for so long. When she left it killed most of my family. Most of all it killed me because I had a crush on her for so long.
It was the Tuesday after Ginny told all of us that she had met some one who knew where Hermione was. Everyone basically flew out of his or her seats because we want know where she is.
I was affected more then most others, other then Ron and Harry because I had a crush on Hermione for so long and they were her best friends for years. Even after her being gone for so long I never forgot how I felt about her.
My twin George has tried to get me to date but I would only think about Hermione and how she would have reacted. After two years George gave up.
We were just sitting down for dinner when an owl came flying in to the kitchen. The owl just sat in the middle of the table. No one knew who's it was. Mom was just about to push it out when she saw something tied to its leg.
She nearly passed out when she recognized the handwriting. She did however scream. When she was able to talk she said that it was her Hermione's writing.
Everyone was to shaken at first to grab the letter but after a moment Ginny grabbed it. After the letter was taken off its leg the owl flew off. Ginny opened the letter and began to read it aloud.
To my friends the Weasley's
I am sorry for any pain I have caused you in the last ten years. I needed time to be on my own and every year it got harder and harder to come back. I never forgot what you all meant to me.
First off there was Molly Weasley who was like a mother to me even when I felt I didn't need one. You never gave up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself.
Then there was Author Weasley who was the father I needed in the magical realm. You taught me what I needed to know if I wanted to get a job in the Ministry of Magic. Sorry I never took up your offer on that.
Bill Weasley you were the older brother that I never had. Sometimes I wonder if that was a good thing because if I had one you wouldn't have been as good as you were.
Charlie Weasley you helped our friend in his time of need back in first year and you never stopped until fourth year when you helped supply the danger that we needed.
Percy Weasley if you are there I'm glad that you made up with your family because they are the most important people in the world. I want to thank you for all the help you gave me in the years we were in school together.
Fred and George Weasley! You two made sure that there was never a dull moment in any place we were stuck. I hope your joke shop is going, as you wanted it to. I'm thankful for all the joy and laughter you two brought to my life.
Ron Weasley you were one of the greatest friends a person could ask for. We had our ups and loads of downs but no matter what we never gave up hope. I want you to do the same thing now. Don't give up hope on your friends or yourself.
Ginny Weasley or should I say Mrs. Ginny Potter. Congratulations on your marriage. You were one of my closest girlfriends I trusted you with my secrets that I couldn't tell anyone even the one you rubbed in my face. It took me a long time but I forgave you.
Harry Potter I know your there you always are. Again congratulations on your marriage to Ginny. I hope you two are as happy as you were when I left. You and I were great friends. We had our adventures and that is something I couldn't forget.
Again I am sorry for all the pain me leaving has caused. Some things I needed to do on my own and after a while I forgot about the love I shared here in this house. It wasn't until the day I had to drop off a package to none other then a Mrs. Potter.
It wasn't until I saw a picture on her desk that I realized me leaving hurt more then any good it caused. She told me that some people were hurt more then I realized they would ever be.
It also took me sometime to figure out what I was going to do now that I knew how I hurt the people I loved most in the world. They are none other then you the Weasley's. Now that you read this open the front door.
Love
Hermione