Prologue
No one really noticed when the strange woman came into the Great Hall. It was the last night the 7th years would be spending at Hogwarts, a graduation party for them and their parents. Dumbledore came over to where Hermione and the boys were sitting, still smiling mysteriously.
"Ms. Granger?" he inquired. "I would like to speak with you for a moment. There's someone here who would like to meet you." She nodded, confused.
"But Professor! It's our last night here!"
"I'll return before long, boys." She laughed. "Don't worry"
But she didn't return. Not that night, and not for several years after.