Chapter 2: A Nightmare
Once the game had ended they had all headed back to their tent, they had sat around talking about the game and the players and that fake out from krum from outside the tent they could hear what sounded like loud celebrating only it wasn't Arthur came back into the tent a second later after seeing what the commotion was looking frantic "get back to the port key it's death eaters Hermione Harry Ron you three stick together fred George take Ginny shes your responsibility ." The six of them ran toward the woods going far enough in where they couldn't be easily seen "ahh" they heard a small scream from behind them Hermione cast lumos to see Ron on the ground.
"Ron what happened ." She whispered ,"I tripped over a tree root." Ron said groaning as he stood
"Of course with big feet like yours ." The teens turned around coming face to face with Draco Malfoy who was leaning against a tree not a care in the world .
"Bugger off Malfoy ." Ron grumbled
"Oh such words for someone so pitiful ."Draco looked off where they had come from "you may want to leave before your seen with her"
"What's that supposed to mean " Harry asked becoming protective of his cousin who was much more like a sister . Draco rolled his eyes "there going after anyone they deem un-pure ." Just after there was a bang louder than before several people nearby screamed Malfoy laughed "scare easily don't they ."
"I suppose you lot were told to hide pathetic too scared to fight ."
"And what about you Draco too young to run around in a mask terrorizing people with your dad ." The two were face to face now Hermione pulled Harry away before he could cause commotion and get them caught by death eaters . "Come-on fred, George and Ginny have already gone ahead we need to catch up uncle sev won't be happy if he finds out we lagged behind to fight . They walked some more seeing a few more people who were hiding from the death eaters but they couldn't help them they had to get back before something bad happened. Moments later, they see a green smokey skull with a snake in its mouth, arising high in the sky. The woods around them erupt in screams. Suddenly many wands are aimed at Harry, Ron, and Hermione, who duck in time to escape being everyone had stopped firing at them they cautiously stood up they could see Mr Weasley coming towards them but before he could get there Mr crouch stormed over to them demanding to know who conjured the dark mark. "For goodness sakes Barry there just kids ."
"Yes we'll someone did it some one cast this dark mark !" After much interrogation the teens were allowed to leave with Arthur they all headed back to the burrow arriving very late hermione went into Ginny's room while Harry and Ron went to his room all falling asleep the moment they relaxed .
✨The next morning ✨
Harry and Hermione had woken up the next morning getting dressed and ready before heading down for breakfast but were surprised to find a new person at the breakfast table
"Dad-" Harry asked tentatively, "What are you doing here ?"
"You honestly thought that after what happened last night I wouldn't come check on my neice and child I think not plus Molly invited me."
"Are we going back with you "Hermione asked .
"Yes it's safer at the castle and your grandmother would have my head if she didn't see for herself that the two of you were alright so after breakfast you both with thank the Weasleys and grab your things understand." Harry and Hermione both nodded their heads "yes sir " they replied . "Good." Breakfast had gone well Mrs. Weasley had made a full English breakfast feast for everyone which was delicious. Once breakfast was over Molly hugged Harry and Hermione as they wished the Weasleys farewell and thanking them for having them before flooing to Hogwarts .
They had gotten back a few days ago gran had fussed over them asking if they had been okay thankfully they were .
Harry's POV
Hermione and I had to share a room in dad's quarters and she had been so angry or sad lately I figured maybe the sadness was missing her dad I missed uncle Remus too but it wasn't the same he wasn't my dad .
Hermione's POV
I was so angry I had asked uncle sev if there had been any word from my dad and he lied to me, he said that he hadn't written yet when I knew he had but I couldn't say anything luckily there was only a week left before classes started back . I had wanted to get away I wanted to do something ...something rebellious so I did I had snuck into grandpa's office knowing he was at the ministry and grab was prepping for classes while uncle sev was stocking up the infirmary I looked around before seeing a letter like the one that was delivered at home it was dated today I looked around before opening it.
Dear order ,
We have moved again the hq didn't work we are now in North West London in the newest safe house staying low the Muggles don't suspect anything and there's been no trace of a magical signature thankfully food is not an issue as there are many places around and a grocery store nearby please let me know when we are clear to move again . -remus lupin first order of the Phoenix
I sat the letter down knowing exactly where they were for a fleeting moment I thought about going there squatting and figuring out where they were. I went back to our room packing a duffel bag passing Harry as I walked out of Hogwarts a determined look on my face "Hermione ...HEy what are you doing!?" Harry caught up turning me around by my arm "WHAT!"
"Where are you going ?"
"None of your business ."
"No it kinda is cause dad's gonna beat my ass if I say I don't know where you are ."
" Im headed to London to lay low for a few days."
"Lay ...lay low Hermione your barley 14 not 30 !"
"You don't have to like it just accept it ."
"Let me go with you."
"No"
"Why not .
"It's...I'm going alone." by now we had passed hosmead and we're heading towards a muggle town "Hermione where are you going ." Harry asked again as I headed towards the bus station "North West london okay my dad's there and I want to see him ." I began to cry a bit I didn't want to talk to him just see him only for a moment . "Just for a moment please Harry let me have this ." Harry looked unsure "look your gonna do it anyway so I'll cover for you ."I hugged him " thank you I'll figure out a way to contact you ." Harry nodded staying with me as I purchased my ticket and boarded before heading back towards Hogwarts the ride wasn't that bad I was able to floo to a town a bit closer so the train ride was only a few hours the sun had just began to set as I ended up in my old neighborhood I found the house that used to be mine digging out the old key I had kept just because I began to open the door and was about to turn on a light when I ended up with a wand pointed at me .
