Authors Note: Well, my week, so far hasn't been going really great so I dont think this chapter is going to be so great so whatever. oh yeah and the disclaimer works for all the chapters, Iam NOT going to waste time on writing disclaimers..

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Book One: The War

Chapter 2: Memories

Hermione walked into Hogwarts, it definately felt like home. The surroundings, the smell and just the feel of being here again made her happy and that was a big deal for her because the past few months have been quite rough. After Harry split up with her, she wondered if she'd ever be the same but things are looking better. Time won't always heal, there are times when she gets reminded of the Harry she fell in love with. She couldn't deny that he didn't love her, just because he cheated on her, they shared some good times together. She blocked all this out and walked into the Great Hall, there was no reason to ruin a moment like this.

As she walked through these halls, memories were flashing rapidly through her brain. It was hard to focus on one. When she saw the Gryffindor table, she remembered Ron, Harry and herself sitting and laughing at a joke, and then the scene changed into them being serious when Sirius Black was loose. She left the Great Hall and walked towards Dumbledores office with the letter he gave her. The memory of the first time Harry saying 'I Love You' came back together.

flashback

Harry and Hermione, hand in hand walked into an empty classroom. The moment they closed the door and made sure it was closed, their lips came together. Its been a week since they met like this. They didn't tell anyone yet, for one they weren't sure how Ron and Ginny would take it. Ginny was still after Harry and Ron always had a thing for Hermione. They slowly broke apart and slowly made their way to one of the empty benches. Hermione sat on Harrys lap, she was serious, they had to tell everyone one day or the other. Malfoy was already catching on.

"What's wrong?" Harry asked noticing her expression.

"Its just, Harry we have to tell everyone we're serious. Frankly, I wasn't really serious about telling everyone at first because I never thought we'd be soo--" she stopped and started to blush. "well, I just think we should tell everyone."

"So what Hermione?" Harry caught on.

"Nothing, just so into each other," she said hastily.

"In Love?" Harry asked her. She looked up into his eyes, God he could read her mind, She really did love him.

"Harry--"

"Shh," he said as he placed his finger on her lips. He took her hands in his. "Hermione, I Love You,"

Then there was silence, Hermione knew she should say something but she was afraid she might cry. He did love her and she loved him, nothing mattered anymore. She didn't care about anything except him. She leaned down and kissed him and by far it had been the most passionate kiss they had EVER shared.

end of flashback

Hermione snapped back into reality. The classroom was the same, its amazing how some things change so fast but others never change, no matter what. She walked back out and walked towards Dumbledores office. She took in front of the statue. she opened her purse, she remembered he had given her the password, she just couldn't find it. Just then the gargoyle started moving, someone was coming down, it was Dumbledore.

"Hello Ms. Granger, its been a long time, I have been expecting you. Well, I called all the teacher a few days before the studentsso that they would get really familiar with the castle, familiar with the people" he said emphasizing on people with a glint in his eye. Hermione hated when he did that. It was always like he knew something she did, which was the case most of the time.

"Professor, I pratically grew up in this castle, I remember it very well," she said.

"You were always the smart one, lets take a walk into the Great Hall and I can fill you in all the new things in Hogwarts,". They started walking.

"Hogwarts has definately changed. We now have a day care centre, next to the greenhouse. The reason for this is, many wizarding parents have been complaning that they don't have anyone to take care of their children while they work and surely with Voldemort around, they don't trust each and every person." Hermione flinched at his name, only Dumbledore and Harry could say it without fear.

"But sir, why don't they let muggles take care of them?" Hermione asked.

"Ahh, you see, many of the wizarding homes have magical trinkets and bewitched clocks and other things muggles are not accustomed to see."

"Ok, so they figured they can't trust many wizards either as many of them are going into the dark side, because of the imperius curse," Hermione finished.

"Correct, and remember that Voldemorts always going to go after the muggles. I'm afraid to say this but bad things are happening, we're looking forward to a very dark and grey future. Harry said he would help but the evil has spread very far," Dumbledore said.

"Harry? He talked to you?"

"There are somethings you don't know Hermione, Harry and myself have been after Voldemort even afterhe left Hogwarts. But alas, we couldnt get the remaining of his Horcruxes. Voldemort knew we were after him so he dissapeared. Frankly, noone knows where he is. We just have to wait until he makes his next move. Many things have happened Hermione." he finished. Hermione felt kind of guilty. God, how could she ignore this, after she got married, she stopped reading the Daily Prophet properly. So noone knows where You-know-who is. Dumbledore was right this is a very dangerous situation.

"Here we are, the Great Hall," Dumbledore said. There were very few people. Hermione walked in to noticed a thin woman with black rimmed glasses, it couldn't be...Lavender Brown? What was she doing here? Was Harry here too? No way!

"Ahh, Ms. Brown, is everything ready?" Dumbledore asked.

"Yes sir, the Day Care centre is ready to open,"

"You know Hermione, well, Ms. Brown is in charge of the Centre. I must leave now, Harry should be here any minute and well, lots to discuss, hope everything is fine Hermione," Dumbledore said.

"Yes sir," Hermione said.

"Professor Dumbledore," Harry called as he entered the room. Hermione looked up, as he jogged over. There was an awkward silence between them. So this was Harrys job, Hermione thought, he told her he worked at the Minstry and talked to Dumbledore frequently. God, he lied to her,but she couldn't help having a soft spot for him. Just as Harry and Dumbledore were walking away.

"Harry," Lavender said. "He'll be out in a minute," Dumbledore nodded and started walking out of the Great Hall. Lavender gave him and hug and a full kiss. "I missed you, baby," she said.

"Me too" he said noticing Hermione, she turned around facing the entrance of the Great Hall. God, what a bitch! she thought, Lavender always used to piss her off. Well, she didn't come all the way to Hogwarts to see them make out. Just as things couldn't possibly get ANY worse, Draco Malfoy enters the Great Hall.

'Why me?' Hermione thought.

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That's it folks. Told you it was going to be a gloomy chapter, anywayz, nooo idea what the plot it, just trying to work something out..so keep the reviews coming, THANKS..CIAo..oh yeah i started another story, i think it was called Here I am,..see i have another username..so..i think ill post that up after this. Rite now, i really just want to concentrate on this one. ok?

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