Title: The Geminus
Author name: Berna
Author email: charmedhpfanatic@yahoo.com Category: Mystery
Sub Category: Drama
Keywords: Harry Hermione Draco Geminus
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: SS/PS, CoS, PoA, GoF, FB, QTTA
DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. There are quotes here from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which belongs to the UPN, 20th Century Fox, the Kuzui people. etc. not to me), and other places.
Dedicated to my beta Pam, my goofy cousins, and of course all my reviewers, especially ducksrule and mdemanatee who reviewed all chapters so far.
Chapter Four: Sibling Rivalry
Hermione didn't wait for everyone to leave. She walked out of Greenhouse Four as soon as the class ended. It was her last class of the day. Advanced Herbology. It was an interesting, but also a hard class. Hermione usually loved the intellectual, though not the physical, challenge that Herbology brought, but that day, both intellectual and physical challenges were just two other distractions to take her mind off everything that had happened... distractions that didn't distract her, unfortunately.
There were very few of them in the class. she was the only Gryffindor in it. There was a Hufflepuff. Justin Finch-Fletchely. He was usually so friendly. but that particular day he had been slightly hostile. Probably because of Malfoy. Draco Malfoy had humiliated him when Justin had tried to defend a muggle-born friend that Draco had been picking on. There were a couple Ravenclaws, Terry Boot and Lisa Turpin. both very smart. Hermione got into playful debates with them. they had been friends. but on that day, they were ignoring her.
Draco Malfoy was the only Slytherin in the class as well. Hermione had never really paid attention to him... well, she had when she first started the class, but she learned to become immune to his constant remarks. He hadn't really said anything to Hermione that day. which in itself was something strange. There wasn't a day when he didn't call her Mudblood, or purposely dropped foreboding hints. He had glanced at her several times during Herbology, but she had pointedly looked away and ignored him. she had ignored everyone. Not that he or anyone for that matter had been minding her.
There were little people outside today. practically none. Everyone was probably cramming for exams in the library or their common room. She decided to take a walk around the lake instead of going inside to study, maybe stare at a giant squid. Unlike everyone else, with the exception of a few geeky Ravenclaws, she had studied the weekend before and was more than ready for exams.
At least outside only the giant squid would stare at her. and maybe the merpeople.
She continued her brisk walk and shifted her bag to the other shoulder. How could it be that in forty-eight hours, her life had changed so drastically. Harry and Ron weren't speaking to her. no one was speaking to her. just teachers. Even teachers were. indifferent. Well, not all. just some.
Hermione sighed. It wasn't in her nature not to study, especially when everyone was studying. She sat down under the shade of a tree beside the lake. It was a change for her to do her homework outdoors, but she couldn't concentrate with everyone staring at her like that. The conversation she and Dumbledore had had a few hours ago surfaced and echoed in her head.
I imagine you have many questions, Ms. Granger.
Just the one, actually. Well, one and lots of follow-ups. Will you promise to answer truthfully? And not be cryptic?
As I told young Harry before, the truth is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution. I will answer any questions you have Ms. Granger, unless I have a very good reason not to. I promise you I will not lie.
Hermione concentrated on her assignment, trying hard not to think of her conversation with Professor Dumbledore.
The moly is a plant of protection against most spells.
Professor. am I a Malfoy?
Yes.
It was first discovered in Ancient Greece.
Do my parents know. about me?
Yes.
Are they magical?
Dr. Granger had a younger brother who was a muggle-born wizard. He was an Auror, killed by Deatheaters. He and his wife knew of our Cause. They agreed to help.
They said Uncle Rupert died because of an accident at work.
The first specific record of the use of the moly was during the voyage of Odysseus. Hermione tried hard to concentrate on the words she was writing down.
Why do I have a glamour on?
For your protection.
From who?
The Dark Side.
Why do they want to kill me?
They don't want to kill you, Ms. Granger.
Well, why do they want me then?
Odysseus was a muggle of Royal descent, favored by Athena. He used the moly as protection against the spells of Circe.
Because it is through you and your brother that the rise of the Dark Side is assured.
The moly plant is no longer in existence today.
My brother is. Malfoy? Draco, I mean.
Yes.
Attempts were made to revive/discover more of it, but none were successful.
Why do we cause. what have we done, or will we do. that will cause the rise of the Dark Side?
I can give only an incomplete answer, I'm afraid. If you were raised as planned. by Lucius Malfoy, your. powers. would be used for the Dark Side. Together you are. well, strong would be an understatement.
But. now I won't. I mean, now that I know not to be evil, I'm not going to start killing people or anything.
They will try to turn you.
I won't change sides.
Don't underestimate Voldemort, Hermione. There were many people. such as Peter Pettigrew, and Julia Devereaux-Lestrange who thought that too.
The moly was a great loss to both the magical and non-magical community.
Hermione walked slowly back to the school, not looking forward to the stares that had not stopped since Defense Against the Dark Arts class the day before. The sky was a rich orange, there were few clouds in the sky. Usually on days or times like this, she, Harry and Ron would be relaxing outside, after a round of dueling. After their fourth year, they had all started practicing. they would learn new spells, new curses. and of course Hermione not only had to learn the curses, but the counter-curses. Ever since the Tri-Wizard tournament. they had unanimously agreed that they would have to be prepared. After all, that summer one of the worst massacres in history had occurred. The Ministry Building had been blown up, killing many of it's employees. Thankfully, the Weasley's had just left. Everyone had been on guard, drastic security measures were taken. and there had been a killing every month on the same day after that. But. there hadn't been one last Tuesday. Supposedly, there should have been an explosion. but. it didn't fit the pattern. It was like the Dark Side was laying low.
It was usually early morning, or late afternoon that they dueled.
Today was the first day they hadn't dueled together.
Hermione stumbled on a rock, and dropped her books. She sighed, but welcomed the delay.
"Ancient Runes. volume one. volume two. there they are. History. found it. Arithmancy. here it is. Transfiguration. Transfiguration. hey, where'd it go?" she straightened up to get a better view. and met an identical pair of grey eyes.
It was Draco Malfoy.
"Looking for this?" he held out her Transfiguration book.
Hermione snatched the book from him, and with a hurried thanks, brushed past him.
"Hermione, wait."
First time he had ever called her 'Hermione.' Hermione stopped in her tracks.
"Will you turn around, please?"
She slowly turned around, and met his gaze defiantly.
This was probably the only time she had ever seen Draco Malfoy without anything to say. Not because they were arguing and he had no snappy retort. but this was really. he was at a loss for words. This was a day that should be marked down for future blackmail purposes.
He smiled. and Hermione was shocked. More stuff to add to that blackmail thing. "So. great game against Ravenclaw last week." he said, in the tone of a dim toddler trying to make conversation with a rather uncooperative wall.
Hermione frowned.
"Okay, not Quidditch then. School. The Potions test was tough, wasn't it?" he asked hopefully.
Hermione's expression didn't change.
"All right, not Potions. that was a strange lesson in Herbology wasn't it? I don't understand why we had to learn it."
"What are you doing Malfoy?" Hermione asked, a little harsher then she intended.
He sighed. "Father wants me to get to know my sister."
Hermione turned on her heel. "I'm not related to you. I can't be related to anything so. obnoxious. and evil."
"If I'm evil, so are you, sister."
Hermione kept walking.
Draco sighed exasperatedly, and strode after her. "Don't waste your time denying it, Hermione. I know you believe me."
"So what if I do. Blood doesn't make me a part of your twisted family," she tossed over her shoulder.
"Yes it does." He yanked her arm back and spun her around. "Blood is everything, Hermione. You'd do well to remember that." And with that, he walked past her, into the Great Hall.
"Wretched ferret," she muttered under her breath.
To be continued.
Author's Note: Glad you people are enjoying the story! Sorry to say, this is the last of the fast coming chapters. I have only until the fourth chapter written. and I still have to write the rest. Anyway. on the the thank you's.
PoisonIvy734: Thanks!!! =)
Li-chan: Yep, Ron's being horrible. His friendship with Hermione. let's just say they're not going to be playing Exploding Snap in the common room anytime soon. And Harry. er. wait a while. =)
leogirl: Ron's a little too hot headed. but in the end. which will be in a few years. he'll redeem himself.
nicole: glad you like the story!
Laura: Lucius is cowering in fright, don't worry. And Ron. he's in therapy right now. ^_^.
Quimberly: Thanks!!! And yes, there will be many twists and turns in this story. It's not going to be an easy road for Harry and Hermione. ^_^
mdemanatee: Here you go! Hope you liked it! And thank you for reviewing all three chapters!!! I feel so loved!!!
pinkchicklet: Thanks! Hope you liked it!
ducksrule: I love reading your reviews! Thanks for reviewing all three chapters! This story really was planned very well. I think. You would laugh at the planning sessions I had with my cousins and beta. Hermione's real name very nearly became Gem Annie Herreo (scrambled Hermione Granger), Monoceros (unicorn in Latin). Phonecia (no idea why.) finding a name for Hermione was so hard. One planning session ended up in a debate between me and my beta about where Athena came from, whether it was the head or the nose. At the end, it was us just going 'Head' 'Nose' 'Head' 'Nose'. hehehe. Another discussion ended in a skit where someone was asking Hermione 'What's yo name, girl?' Oh. and Draco's name was my beta's idea. I'll reaveal it soon. It is so funny.
Okay. that was a long ramble.
Jade: Dumbledore didn't do anything to Hermione. and sorry to say, Harry. well, I'm not going to give anything away. As you can see from this chapter, Hermione really is Lucius' child. =)
PsychoticNetJunkie: Thanks!!!
Hannah-Freya: Since you said please. ^_^. Hehehe. thanks for the review!!
fopalup: Thanks! I hope you like how this fic ends.
Mystic Queen: Thanks!!!
WindRider-Damia: Draco did know that he had a sister, her name wasn't really Hermione, she is extremely important. but I won't give away the story by telling you why. Voldemort and Lucius want her on their side. It was the Light Side that hid Hermione away.
met19: It's not going to end happy, that's for sure. I don't do happy endings. ^_^. Well. I did once because everyone was asking for it. This part will end happy. but ultimately. that remains to be seen.
Eliza: Thanks! I hope I'll meet your expectations!
Mengya: Thanks to my first reviewer!!!
Author name: Berna
Author email: charmedhpfanatic@yahoo.com Category: Mystery
Sub Category: Drama
Keywords: Harry Hermione Draco Geminus
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: SS/PS, CoS, PoA, GoF, FB, QTTA
DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. There are quotes here from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which belongs to the UPN, 20th Century Fox, the Kuzui people. etc. not to me), and other places.
Dedicated to my beta Pam, my goofy cousins, and of course all my reviewers, especially ducksrule and mdemanatee who reviewed all chapters so far.
Chapter Four: Sibling Rivalry
Hermione didn't wait for everyone to leave. She walked out of Greenhouse Four as soon as the class ended. It was her last class of the day. Advanced Herbology. It was an interesting, but also a hard class. Hermione usually loved the intellectual, though not the physical, challenge that Herbology brought, but that day, both intellectual and physical challenges were just two other distractions to take her mind off everything that had happened... distractions that didn't distract her, unfortunately.
There were very few of them in the class. she was the only Gryffindor in it. There was a Hufflepuff. Justin Finch-Fletchely. He was usually so friendly. but that particular day he had been slightly hostile. Probably because of Malfoy. Draco Malfoy had humiliated him when Justin had tried to defend a muggle-born friend that Draco had been picking on. There were a couple Ravenclaws, Terry Boot and Lisa Turpin. both very smart. Hermione got into playful debates with them. they had been friends. but on that day, they were ignoring her.
Draco Malfoy was the only Slytherin in the class as well. Hermione had never really paid attention to him... well, she had when she first started the class, but she learned to become immune to his constant remarks. He hadn't really said anything to Hermione that day. which in itself was something strange. There wasn't a day when he didn't call her Mudblood, or purposely dropped foreboding hints. He had glanced at her several times during Herbology, but she had pointedly looked away and ignored him. she had ignored everyone. Not that he or anyone for that matter had been minding her.
There were little people outside today. practically none. Everyone was probably cramming for exams in the library or their common room. She decided to take a walk around the lake instead of going inside to study, maybe stare at a giant squid. Unlike everyone else, with the exception of a few geeky Ravenclaws, she had studied the weekend before and was more than ready for exams.
At least outside only the giant squid would stare at her. and maybe the merpeople.
She continued her brisk walk and shifted her bag to the other shoulder. How could it be that in forty-eight hours, her life had changed so drastically. Harry and Ron weren't speaking to her. no one was speaking to her. just teachers. Even teachers were. indifferent. Well, not all. just some.
Hermione sighed. It wasn't in her nature not to study, especially when everyone was studying. She sat down under the shade of a tree beside the lake. It was a change for her to do her homework outdoors, but she couldn't concentrate with everyone staring at her like that. The conversation she and Dumbledore had had a few hours ago surfaced and echoed in her head.
I imagine you have many questions, Ms. Granger.
Just the one, actually. Well, one and lots of follow-ups. Will you promise to answer truthfully? And not be cryptic?
As I told young Harry before, the truth is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution. I will answer any questions you have Ms. Granger, unless I have a very good reason not to. I promise you I will not lie.
Hermione concentrated on her assignment, trying hard not to think of her conversation with Professor Dumbledore.
The moly is a plant of protection against most spells.
Professor. am I a Malfoy?
Yes.
It was first discovered in Ancient Greece.
Do my parents know. about me?
Yes.
Are they magical?
Dr. Granger had a younger brother who was a muggle-born wizard. He was an Auror, killed by Deatheaters. He and his wife knew of our Cause. They agreed to help.
They said Uncle Rupert died because of an accident at work.
The first specific record of the use of the moly was during the voyage of Odysseus. Hermione tried hard to concentrate on the words she was writing down.
Why do I have a glamour on?
For your protection.
From who?
The Dark Side.
Why do they want to kill me?
They don't want to kill you, Ms. Granger.
Well, why do they want me then?
Odysseus was a muggle of Royal descent, favored by Athena. He used the moly as protection against the spells of Circe.
Because it is through you and your brother that the rise of the Dark Side is assured.
The moly plant is no longer in existence today.
My brother is. Malfoy? Draco, I mean.
Yes.
Attempts were made to revive/discover more of it, but none were successful.
Why do we cause. what have we done, or will we do. that will cause the rise of the Dark Side?
I can give only an incomplete answer, I'm afraid. If you were raised as planned. by Lucius Malfoy, your. powers. would be used for the Dark Side. Together you are. well, strong would be an understatement.
But. now I won't. I mean, now that I know not to be evil, I'm not going to start killing people or anything.
They will try to turn you.
I won't change sides.
Don't underestimate Voldemort, Hermione. There were many people. such as Peter Pettigrew, and Julia Devereaux-Lestrange who thought that too.
The moly was a great loss to both the magical and non-magical community.
Hermione walked slowly back to the school, not looking forward to the stares that had not stopped since Defense Against the Dark Arts class the day before. The sky was a rich orange, there were few clouds in the sky. Usually on days or times like this, she, Harry and Ron would be relaxing outside, after a round of dueling. After their fourth year, they had all started practicing. they would learn new spells, new curses. and of course Hermione not only had to learn the curses, but the counter-curses. Ever since the Tri-Wizard tournament. they had unanimously agreed that they would have to be prepared. After all, that summer one of the worst massacres in history had occurred. The Ministry Building had been blown up, killing many of it's employees. Thankfully, the Weasley's had just left. Everyone had been on guard, drastic security measures were taken. and there had been a killing every month on the same day after that. But. there hadn't been one last Tuesday. Supposedly, there should have been an explosion. but. it didn't fit the pattern. It was like the Dark Side was laying low.
It was usually early morning, or late afternoon that they dueled.
Today was the first day they hadn't dueled together.
Hermione stumbled on a rock, and dropped her books. She sighed, but welcomed the delay.
"Ancient Runes. volume one. volume two. there they are. History. found it. Arithmancy. here it is. Transfiguration. Transfiguration. hey, where'd it go?" she straightened up to get a better view. and met an identical pair of grey eyes.
It was Draco Malfoy.
"Looking for this?" he held out her Transfiguration book.
Hermione snatched the book from him, and with a hurried thanks, brushed past him.
"Hermione, wait."
First time he had ever called her 'Hermione.' Hermione stopped in her tracks.
"Will you turn around, please?"
She slowly turned around, and met his gaze defiantly.
This was probably the only time she had ever seen Draco Malfoy without anything to say. Not because they were arguing and he had no snappy retort. but this was really. he was at a loss for words. This was a day that should be marked down for future blackmail purposes.
He smiled. and Hermione was shocked. More stuff to add to that blackmail thing. "So. great game against Ravenclaw last week." he said, in the tone of a dim toddler trying to make conversation with a rather uncooperative wall.
Hermione frowned.
"Okay, not Quidditch then. School. The Potions test was tough, wasn't it?" he asked hopefully.
Hermione's expression didn't change.
"All right, not Potions. that was a strange lesson in Herbology wasn't it? I don't understand why we had to learn it."
"What are you doing Malfoy?" Hermione asked, a little harsher then she intended.
He sighed. "Father wants me to get to know my sister."
Hermione turned on her heel. "I'm not related to you. I can't be related to anything so. obnoxious. and evil."
"If I'm evil, so are you, sister."
Hermione kept walking.
Draco sighed exasperatedly, and strode after her. "Don't waste your time denying it, Hermione. I know you believe me."
"So what if I do. Blood doesn't make me a part of your twisted family," she tossed over her shoulder.
"Yes it does." He yanked her arm back and spun her around. "Blood is everything, Hermione. You'd do well to remember that." And with that, he walked past her, into the Great Hall.
"Wretched ferret," she muttered under her breath.
To be continued.
Author's Note: Glad you people are enjoying the story! Sorry to say, this is the last of the fast coming chapters. I have only until the fourth chapter written. and I still have to write the rest. Anyway. on the the thank you's.
PoisonIvy734: Thanks!!! =)
Li-chan: Yep, Ron's being horrible. His friendship with Hermione. let's just say they're not going to be playing Exploding Snap in the common room anytime soon. And Harry. er. wait a while. =)
leogirl: Ron's a little too hot headed. but in the end. which will be in a few years. he'll redeem himself.
nicole: glad you like the story!
Laura: Lucius is cowering in fright, don't worry. And Ron. he's in therapy right now. ^_^.
Quimberly: Thanks!!! And yes, there will be many twists and turns in this story. It's not going to be an easy road for Harry and Hermione. ^_^
mdemanatee: Here you go! Hope you liked it! And thank you for reviewing all three chapters!!! I feel so loved!!!
pinkchicklet: Thanks! Hope you liked it!
ducksrule: I love reading your reviews! Thanks for reviewing all three chapters! This story really was planned very well. I think. You would laugh at the planning sessions I had with my cousins and beta. Hermione's real name very nearly became Gem Annie Herreo (scrambled Hermione Granger), Monoceros (unicorn in Latin). Phonecia (no idea why.) finding a name for Hermione was so hard. One planning session ended up in a debate between me and my beta about where Athena came from, whether it was the head or the nose. At the end, it was us just going 'Head' 'Nose' 'Head' 'Nose'. hehehe. Another discussion ended in a skit where someone was asking Hermione 'What's yo name, girl?' Oh. and Draco's name was my beta's idea. I'll reaveal it soon. It is so funny.
Okay. that was a long ramble.
Jade: Dumbledore didn't do anything to Hermione. and sorry to say, Harry. well, I'm not going to give anything away. As you can see from this chapter, Hermione really is Lucius' child. =)
PsychoticNetJunkie: Thanks!!!
Hannah-Freya: Since you said please. ^_^. Hehehe. thanks for the review!!
fopalup: Thanks! I hope you like how this fic ends.
Mystic Queen: Thanks!!!
WindRider-Damia: Draco did know that he had a sister, her name wasn't really Hermione, she is extremely important. but I won't give away the story by telling you why. Voldemort and Lucius want her on their side. It was the Light Side that hid Hermione away.
met19: It's not going to end happy, that's for sure. I don't do happy endings. ^_^. Well. I did once because everyone was asking for it. This part will end happy. but ultimately. that remains to be seen.
Eliza: Thanks! I hope I'll meet your expectations!
Mengya: Thanks to my first reviewer!!!