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I really really meant to update earlier, but there wasn't any internet in the house. Sorry once again.(Sounds really stupid. I know.)
The next morning, Hermione woke up. Today she would be going home. Though it was for a disturbing occasion, she was excited about going home. It felt as if an eternity had passed since she had last been home, when it had only been about three months. She sighed and stared at the ceiling. It was painted red with golden swirls. Strangely enough, she had never noticed it until now. The sun was shining through the white day curtains. It was going a warm autumn day. Well, it is not to be wasted. Hermione thought as she made her bed neatly.
Hermione brushed her teeth and took a cool shower. Instead of wearing robes, she wore muggle clothes, jeans and a blue shirt. Hermione didn't want to stand out in a crowd. Then she headed to Dumbledore's office with her trunk, which she had levitated along. Hermione stopped abruptedly in front of the two gargoyles. She didn't know the password. But Hermione did not wait long. Dumbledore appeared a few seconds later. How does he know? She wondered. Dumbledore's eyes were solemn, not twinkling as usual.
"Miss. Granger, the ministry did not permit me to give you a portkey. I'm sorry, but you will have to take the Hogwarts Express home. When you get to London (It's there right? Platform nine and three-quarters?), a cab will be there to take you home. Here are the expenses and your train ticket. Hagrid will be bringing you to the train." Dumbledore informed Hermione. He handed Hermione the money and ticket. "Good luck Miss. Granger."
"Thank you Professor." Hermione replied
"Good bye."
Hagrid met Hermione at the Great Hall.
"Ello Hermione. Yer ready?" He asked
"Yes Hagrid."
Hagrid and Hermione talked as they walked to the Express.
"How have yer been Hermione?" Hagrid asked
"Busy studying as usual." Hermione said
Typical of Hermione.
"Grawp has just visited. He's enjoying guarding Azkaban with the other giants." Hagrid told Hermione happily
"That's…good." Hermione replied. She was still not too fond of Hagrid's half-brother.
The train's toot interrupted their conversation.
"Thank you so much for bringing me here." Hermione said
"Nothin'. What are friends for?" Hagrid boomed
Hermione hugged Hagrid before entering the Express.
It was easy finding an empty compartment. Hermione suspected she was the only one on the train. There wasn't a conductor or driver as the train was run by magic. She settled down on the hard wooden bench and took out Hogwarts: A History. No matter how many times she had read it, Hermione would and could not tire of it. She had memorized it a long time ago, so what? It was still lovely to read, especially when all was quiet. Rowana Ravenclaw must have had such an exciting life. Hermione thought. She wondered from time to time if she had gone to Ravenclaw, could she have been different.
Thousands of trees later, (about two and a half hours) Hermione completed the thick book. What to do now? Normally, Hermione would be talking to Harry and Ron, or maybe in a prefect meeting during the long ride, but now she was alone. Hermione took out another book, A thousand and one plants and fungus. When she reached M, she stopped. Everyone thought she was a bookworm, but even bookworms get tired of reading sometimes. The lunch-lady came and Hermione bought a pumpkin pie. Soon after she had finished eating, Hermione fell asleep. When she woke up, it was getting dark. Hermione checked her watch. It read five o' clock. The train was scheduled to reach London at six-thirty. One and a half hours to kill. Bored, Hermione started waving her wand around; saying spells off the top of her head.
The end results were several slugs, three black rabbits, a green pumpkin, a ball and an assortment of other objects. All were piled haphazardly on top of each other. The train whistled to a stop. Hermione quickly made the tower disappear and gathered her belongings. She cast the light-weight charm on her trunk and carried it out. At the entrance of the train station, a cab was waiting for her. She walked toward it and the driver walked out.
The roads were busy at this time as most peoples jobs ended at this time. Hermione managed to get a cab after several attempts.
She loaded her trunk into the cab and slid in.
"Where to miss?"
"146 Pacific Coast Street."
The ride was a long and quiet one. Too quiet. Hermione was glad when they finally reached her house.
"Eleven pounds."
Hermione handed him the money and carried her trunk out.
"Good day to you." Was all the cab driver said and drove away.
Hermione stepped into her house and dropped her trunk on the floor. It landed with a thump.
"Mother?" she called
Once again sorry for the long update.