Hey everyone, college is so much fun..love my teachers..they're cool…but my speech teacher is a bit quirky…lol…to the following reviewers….

Charlie K. – thanks..i know I made Hermione a bit ditzy, but that's because she's in a different time…she doesn't really know how to act..but the ditz spell won't be there to much in later chapters…

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Thanks to you all for reviewing…I know Hermione is a bit out of character…but I tried to think how I would act in her situation…trying to comprehend..not knowing how to act, she will gradually come to be more like herself….lol…well thanks for people who are reading….

Disclaimer: now I own something…haha…my own dvd player..is that cool or what…haha..and it's mine…ALL MINE! Oh…..I still don't own anything from harry potter…j.k. rowling..owns it all….rolls eyes haha… well here's chapter 4

CHAPTER 4

The Amulet of Hope

Hermione had been in the new time for a little more than a week. Although everything was different from what she was use to, people mainly, she had grown quite fond of this past era. She now had the chance to get to know Harry's parents, Sirius, and Remus. Remembering Harry, and then Ron made her eyes water, she missed them dearly, wondering if she'll ever see them again. But as she sometimes said….even though now it's painful, never dwell on what can't be helped.

She was in the common room reading when Lily walked in.

"Hey Rhia, what are you doing?" Lily heard a sniff.

"Oh, just reading some advanced charms stuff." She replied wiping her eyes.

"Rhia, are you alright?"

"Yeah…just allergies I guess…."

"Ok…..but…it's Saturday, you can't just stay up here all day! You are going to spend the day with me, while the boys are doing their mischief stuff." Lily said while grabbing the book, waving her wand, and sent it up to their room. Since Hermione was Head Girl in her time, Dumbledore allowed her to share Lily's room so she wouldn't be lonely. The good thing about it is the fact that it was connected to the common room through a secret passage and a painting. Only Lily, Hermione, Dumbledore, and

McGonagall knew about it. To the girl's surprise and liking, they noticed the Marauders Map had no knowledge of it.

So Hermione accepted defeat because Lily wasn't a force to be reckoned with once she made up her mind about something. She followed Lily out of the common room and went down to the grounds by the lake and just talked. About 15 min. passed by with silence until Lily started talking.

"Rhia, I know you've only been here a week, but can I ask you something?"Lily asked.

"Sure."

"Where did you really come from?"Lily didn't make eye contact when Hermione looked at her.

"Lily, you silly, I came from France of course."Hermione laughed nervously.

"I beg to differ, I don't think your name is even Rhia."

"Where would you get an idea like that?"

"Well, I had a vision, I usually don't get them that often…but I got one about you, you and Remus. And in my vision, he called you Hermione."

Hermione just froze still from throwing rocks in the lake. She turned to Lily.

"Your name is Hermione, isn't it?"Lily said as more in statement then in question.

"…..Yes…yes it is."Hermione sighed. Lily smiled.

"I thought just as much. I think you are more of a Hermione then a Rhia anyway. Suits you better."

Hermione chuckled. "Thanks, I'm guessing I'm not getting off that easy…?"

"Of course not, now spill, and I promise not to tell the boys."

"Ok, well first off, my name is Hermione Granger, and I'm from the future. Twenty years to be exact. I was in my seventh year at Hogwarts, Head Girl. And of course there is more stuff, but…I…well.."Hermione trailed off.

"Yeah, I know, you don't want to reveal too much, I understand that. Wow, twenty years….I won't ask anymore, I feel that whenever you feel comfortable to tell me you will."Lily said with her trademark smile.

"You're really a wonderful person Lily."Hermione leaned in and gave Lily a hug.

"Now, I guess I'll still call you Rhia around the boys, so they won't get suspicious, but you do know that you have to tell them..eventually, and by my vision, I know you are."

"About that vision, what was it of?"

"You and Remus running….that's all I saw."

"Remus and I…..hmm…"Hermione began to ponder and then blushed.

"Hermione?"

"Yes?"she replied still thinking.

"You're blushing!"Lily smirked.

Hermione came out of her daze…. "Am not!"she replied turning around.

"Are too. I think you two would make an absolutely terrible cute couple if I do say so myself."Lily said putting a finger to her chin and thinking about it.

"What are you talking about…I don't even like him!"

"You keep telling yourself that Hermione, but denile is a river in Egypt..not your heart….I denied I liked James for three years, and now look at us, we're in love…and hopefully…."she stopped and looked to the sky and sighed.

"Ah, you think he's the one eh?"

"I know it."

"Well, I've only known you guys for a short time…but we became close, so, by what I've seen…I think you two would go well together."Hermione smiled. "But Remus doesn't like me."she said gloomily.

"Oh, don't be so naïve, he likes you way to much. You don't pay attention to the signs, but I do. Believe me, when Remus likes somebody, I know…..and just for the record, Sirius fancies you as well."

"He doesn't?"

"He does, just don't say anything."Lily laughed.

"Yeah sure…whatever, oh wow, we've been talking for ages, it's almost 4:00pm."Hermione said while glancing at her watch.

"Oh really, well James should be at quidditch practice, wanna go and watch, Remus and Sirius should be there as well."

"No, I think I'm going to the library."

"Oh..fine, well see you at dinner?"

"Yeah, and Lily?"

"What?"

"Thanks."Hermione said. Lily smiled and nodded and walked off to the pitch.

Hermione walked to the library, when she went in she started looking for random books to read. About half an hour later, one had caught her attention on the shelf.

"Hmm, 'Ancient Knicknacks for the Curious Mind'." She snickered and pulled it down off the shelf, found at table and sat down to read it. She was about 15 minutes into it when she found a paragraph that peaked her curiousity. (AN: hence for the curious mind). She began to read….

The Amulet of Hope is real to some people, but a myth to others. It is said to be the only way to come from the past. The only way it is said to work is if the person had a dire need to go forward in time. Although this is what some people say…who claimed they have seen it, those people didn't have proof. It is said to be a necklace, with a silver chain with symbols embedded in it. Hanging from the chain is an amethyst crystal…which has an on going burning flame inside. Even though it may be real, no one knows how to use it, or if it works. Below is a picture of what it is said to look like…..

"Oh wow, it's beautiful…..this could get me home…but..how would I get to it, if it doesn't exist."she mumbled.

The bell rang signaling that dinner was going to start.

She went to dinner…her mind still on the amulet. If she could find it somehow..or even prove it existed someway..she could go home….something was

nagging at her heart..but she just ignored it. She didn't talk at all through dinner. Lily or one of the boys would ask her what was wrong. She would reply that she just didn't feel well. All of them believed her…but Sirius.

The were all walking back to the common room when Sirius pulled Hermione away from the group behind a statue. The others took no notice.

"Sirius, what's wrong?"asked Hermione.

"I don't believe you when you said you didn't feel well at dinner..something's on your mind…what is it?"he asked sternly.

"It's nothing. I didn't see you be so chatty yourself."she said looking at him.

"Well, I had some things on my mind too. You know there's a Hogsmeade trip coming up."he looked away.

"Yeah, I know, I think I'm gonna stay here and study."

"STUDY? Oh please, I would be happy if you were to join me, that is well…."

"Sirius Black are you asking me on a date?"

"Is it that obvious?"

"Oh no, of course not…not at all."she smiled.

"So, are you going to turn down the most handsome and eligible bachelor of Hogwarts?"

"Hmm let me think."Hermione said putting her finger to her chin and looking up.

"RHIA!"he said faking anger.

"I'll be happy to be your date Sirius."she laughed.

"Whoo! Thought I would have to do the flowers and chocolate thing….I really hate being mushy."he said sighing.

"Oh well then, glad I saved you the trouble…oh look at the time, it's almost 9:00. We'd better be off to bed."

"That is true…shall I escort milady to her chambers, or well…ahem the common room anyway?"he asked offering Hermione his arm.

"Why thank you kind sir."she bowed and slipped her arm in his and they walked back to the common room ever so slightly.

Meanwhile Dumbledore was pacing his room deep in thought, mainly talking to himself. The longer she stays here…the more she's prone to changing the future. If she can just…wait….I know! The amulet…I remember now… He went out of his office and down up to the Head Girl's room.

He knocked on the door. A few minutes later the door opened and Dumbledore found a sleepy Lily.

"Sorry to bother you Ms. Evans, but I wonder if I cold have a word with Ms. Andrews."

"Of course Professor…but don't worry…I know about her."

"I see….how?"Dumbledore asked knowing fully well how.

"Um, visions, sir."

"Ah, I see, well then Ms. Evans, could be kind as to go and get her for me?"

"Yes sir, just a moment." Lily went to get Hermione…a few moments later, Hermione appeared at the door way.

"Lily said you wanted to see me Professor."

"I found some information that might help you."

"Oh really….well mind if we take a walk then?"she asked.

"No, not at all."and Hermione and Dumbledore started walking down the hall.

"Well, have you ever heard of the Amulet of Hope?"

"Oh..I just read about that today…does it exist Professor?"Hermione's eyes lit up.

"I honestly don't know Hermione…but..it might help you out if it does. I'll do some more research on it….and we'll continue our meetings."

"Yes sir, I'll do some research as well…but..Professor..if it does exist..and well…"she trailed off.

"I don't know what will happen in your time, since you came back here…"

"Oh.."was all she could say.

"Don't worry, we will worry about it when the time happens..until then, I insist you concentrate on what happens now."

"Yes sir. Well if it does exist, we're gonna get it..find out how it works…then I'm going home…and don't give me that look Professor, I know it's easier said then done."