hey guys! well, just wanted to warn you that this is my first attempt at writing (fanfic or otherwise) and english isn't my first language so i'm sorry for any mistakes you might encounter. anyway, i hope you like it..oh and reviews are highly appreciated even if it's just to tell me to stop writing :)

disclaimer: nope, not mine by a long shot..

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The rain was pouring heavily against the windows of the castle, a storm raging outside its walls. However, inside the room, a warm fire was dancing in the fireplace, casting two shadows against the wall.

'Has it already been six years? Merlin, time goes by so fast. I hope she hasn't changed too much, I hope she doesn't hate me…much.'

A female voice was heard after a few second of silence 'She was always the strong one Albus, it was the logical choice, and I'm sure she knows that and doesn't hate you. Anyway, we'll find out soon enough, as you said six years indeed have passed and it's time for her to return.'

It was dinnertime and the trio was headed to the great hall. Hermione's stomach made a grumbling sound and she slightly blushed. 'Skipped lunch again, didn't you?' Ron chided. 'Come on Mione, it'll be a real shame if you got all skinny and lost those gorgeous curves of yours!' Harry added with a wink.

Seventh year has arrived and brought along a lot of changes. The golden trio was together as usual of course, however the little children have grown into striking young people.

Lean and muscular, both boys towered over six feet with Ron being the slightly taller one. Harry had a bad boy look to him with his unruly black hair and stunning green eyes, his left eyebrow was pierced and he no longer wore glasses. Ron had a more poetic look about him with longish red hair and amazing bright blue eyes. Their female friend seemed to complete the poster add with her 5'6 long lean frame, dark curls cascading all the way to her bottom and a perfectly sculpted pale face with deep brown eyes.

'Oh lay off guys, I've been really distracted lately so I forgot about lunch, it's no big deal'. The boys have in fact noticed her strange behaviour lately and questioned her about it. However the only reply they received was that the truth will be revealed soon enough, and knowing Hermione as long as they did, realized that was all they would get at that point.

As they walked into the great hall, all eyes were on them, but Hermione was oblivious to what was happening around her. Six years, six long years of waiting were finally coming to an end. She knew that it won't be easy once the truth was revealed and she hoped that her friends would understand, but most of all she just wanted Sebastian with her, they've been apart for far to long, and it was time for them to reunite.

'Mione…hey, Mione! Are you with us?' Harry asked with a worried expression. 'Oh, yeah sure, what's up?' came her dazed reply. 'Well, we were just wondering how you wanted to celebrate your birthday, after all it's this weekend and we haven't planned anything yet'. Hermione was about to reply when a voice was heard from behind her. 'Miss Granger, the headmaster would like to talk to you, if you would follow me please, I'll escort you to his office'.

'See you later guys' Mione said as she got up and left.

Hermione walked into the office after her professor and greated the headmaster.

'Hello Hermione dear, take a seat we have much to talk about.Well child, I believe you know what this is about'. Hermione just nodded.

'Your birthday is in two days, and so is Sebastians, which meens that in two days you'll both be 18, officially allowed to make your own decisions. Am I correct to believe that Sebastian will be arriving shortly after your birthday?'

No beating around the bush huh, Hermione thought to herself, she took a deep breath to calm her nerves and replied. 'Everything at Durmstrang has already been arranged, she'll leave exactly at midnight and apparate straight here, if that's alright with you'

A smile adorned the headmasters face 'Of course child, tell here to apparate to the office, we'll all be waiting for her right here'.

A single candle was the lone source of light in the room. A vague outline of a female frame could hardly be spotted. The girl ran a hand through her hair and looked around the room. 'Two more days' she whispered 'two more days and I can leave this hell hole'. Slowly approaching the window she looked at the dark woods surrounding the castle she was trapped in.

It was Thursday, the day before Hermiones birthday and she was a complete nervous wreck. Thankfully classes were over for the day or she most likely would have hexed someone into oblivion. She was currently seated in an armchair in the common room she shared with the head boy, staring at the fire in the fireplace with a blank mind. A ticking clock was the only sound in the room. Another minute went by and it was now exactly six pm, six hours left until the much anticipated arrival. The portrait hole opened and two figures entered the room. Draco Malfoy, the current head boy, accompanied by his best friend Blaise Zabini, walked in to find Granger blankly staring into the fireplace in the dimly lit common room. What the hell? Malfoy thought to himself, 'Hey mudblood, have you finally lost your mind from all the studying? Should I call someone at St. Mungos to come pick you up?' his remark was followed by a slight chuckle.

The announcement about Granger and Malfoy being head boy and girl didn't surprise anyone, they were after all the best students in their year. However their positions changed nothing in their relationship, and they were most commonly found arguing with each other. And though most arguments were entirely pointless and were instigated by one or the other for the challenge and the verbal spar itself, none of them would ever admit to that.

Today was different though, after a few seconds of silence, Hermione turned her head to look at Malfoy and slowly got up. The distant, truly worried look in her eyes caught Draco off guard, then she replied, her voice barely above a whisper 'Not now Malfoy, not today, anytime but today'. It was as if she wasn't even addressing him with her answer, the words simply left her mouth as she slowly ascended the flight of stairs that led to her room.

Draco heard her door close, followed by Blaises voice ' Well, that was sure odd, what the hell has gotten into her?'

'Don't know' Draco answered, ' but she sure has been in a lot of meetings with the old coot lately, so something is definitely up…anyway, nevermind the mudblood, you didn't tell me what you think about the Gately twins?' Draco added with a smirk.

Back in her room, Hermione was making sure everything was ready for Sebastians arrival. The room was altered to accommodate two people since Hermione refused to have her stay anywhere else, and all the necessities have been taken care of so there was nothing left to do but wait, Hermione was sure she'd loose her mind until midnight arrived, she needed something to keep her busy.

Her mind drifted back to another conversation she had with Dumbeldore earlier that day…

'Hermione, you realize your powers are going to greatly intensify once you're together again, the secrets you now keep will soon be revealed since the physical symptoms that are now contained will be impossible to control once you and Sebastian are united. Listen to me child, you need to talk to your friends, as afraid as you are, you must do it before she returns...'

Hermione nervously ran a hand through her hair, he was right and she knew it, her guardian was always right, damn him. She slowly got off the bed and headed to the Gryffindor common room, it was time for the truth to be revealed…part of it anyway.