Hermione Granger: The Story Behind the Story

- Chapter 3 -


After being told to leave by Monta Carroll, Mrs. Granger fled from the Inne with Hermione. They walked through the town, which seemed to show the same emotion that they were feeling. The brick road seemed to go on forever, and no cars were present. The harsh, persistent wind bit at Mrs. Granger's face. Hermione was protected with a small blanket that Monta Carroll had given her.

It took Mrs. Granger 2 hours to reach London by foot. Even in London, everything seemed to be in a sleepy mood. The street signs were hard to read, and Mrs. Granger had no idea which way to go about finding her way. Many times Mrs. Granger was tempted to ask for directions, but she remembered what Monta Carroll had said. She had no idea why she could not ask for help, but decided she would go along with it.

Finally the road sign shared a helpful hint, 'Lennington Drive'. Now all she had to do was locate 1456 Lennington Drive. Just to add to her happiness, the numbers on the buildings next to her read '1056 Lennington Dr.' Mrs. Granger figured that she had walked this far, and that she could walk a little longer.

As she walked, she started to grow impatient and upset. The one thing that bothered her the most is that Monta Carroll had told her not to go talking to the police, or mention anything to anyone. Her husband had been killed! This is urgent, something not to be put off for sure. Something told Mrs. Granger that Monta Carroll was right, and so she let it go.

By this time, She neared 1456 Lennington Drive. It was an old building covered in dirt, and was built up three stories with aged brick. The door was covered with filth, as much as so you could no longer see into the little windows. It looked abandoned, and she thought that surly no one would be in here. She remembered what Monta had said: "Do not look amateur when going in." Mrs. Granger had no idea what that meant, and grew impatient while trying to think of what her entrance should be like. She finally settled on just barging in, and walking into the middle of the room, and acting as if it was a place she had been millions of times before. She soon figured out that this was the best approach.

Mrs. Granger gained her confidence, and busted in. She was surprised to find that the door was unlocked. She was also surprised to find that there were indeed many people inside this building, talking loudly amongst themselves. Everyone quickly glanced at her when she walked in, but then after seeing her relaxed look upon her face, they went back to their conversations.

Mrs. Granger walked over to the bar, and sat in a rather disgusting bar stool with Hermione. She asked the bartender in a whispered voice, "What is this place?" The bartender looked surprised. "What's you name then, miss?" "Mrs. Granger, if it is really relevant that you must know." "Oh it is," replied the bartender. "You're married to Mr. Granger, the one who has been writing all those stories on witches, and wizards?" "Yes, well I was," she replied. "Why, what happened?" Said the Bartender.

Normally, Mrs. Granger would have never told her story to anyone, but she felt that this was a special occasion, for Monta Carroll had told her to talk to these people. After telling her story, the bartender had a scared look on his face. "What? What is it?" Asked Mrs. Granger, scared. "I know that this sounds odd to you, but your husband is right. I will teach you, all in good time."

Mrs. Granger did not know that to expect, but she agreed to be taught. The bartender then led her into a dimly lit room in the back of the bar. What lay ahead, Mrs. Granger did not know, but she felt it would be better if she found out.