A/N
Hullo, everyone!
Here is the second chapter of Dawn of Dark.
Thanks for your patience and support

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Previously,
She spoke in a calming voice which comforted Hermione very much" Hello Hermione. I've been expecting you".

The lady helped her inside and healed all her wounds while whispering soothing words that calmed her very much. She was now sitting in comfortable blue pajamas and sipping some warm coffee as the lady observed. Trying to break the uncomfortable silence, Hermione began" Ms Blackwood-" but the lady interrupted her and said" None of that, dear. Call me Ember". Hermione nodded and said" Ember, I appreciate and thank your hospitality but I have some questions" Ember nodded and said" Do not worry my dear, I know what you are thinking and I will answer each of your questions, tomorrow. You need to rest today and tomorrow, we can start fresh".
Hermione was a little disappointed but nodded nonetheless and went to the cozy room Ember had prepared for her. It had pale white walls, a soft bed and a cozy fireplace so Hermione had no chance of being at any discomfort.

The next morning, the sunlight came through the glass window, urging Hermione to wake up which she did. She didn't know what to do so she bathed and got dressed and decided to find Ember. She had just opened her door when she saw Ember down the hall, putting flowers in a vase. Hermione walked over to her and greeted her and Ember asked her" Good Morning, Hermione. Did you catch some sleep" Hermione sighed and said" Well, I slept for at least six hours which is a lot in comparison to my usual sleep cycle so... Yes". Ember gave her a smile and asked her to get ready and come down to the dining room for breakfast and Hermione did as she was told.

She was now sitting at the table with Jenni who was reading a peculiar newspaper with moving pictures so Hermione asked" Is that the Daily Prophet, Ember?". Jenni looked surprised and asked" How do you know that, Hermione?" Hermione smiled politely and said" Well, I know a lot more than that. A strange owl started arriving when I turned 9 and he bought so many book about the Wizarding World and a magical school Hogwarts". Ember carefully observed Hermione's enthusiasm as she vividly described all the magical books she had read. Ember put down the Prophet and asked Hermione" Hermione dear, you said you had questions?"

Hermione nodded and the long series of Question and Answer began

H- "What happens to my parents now that I am here?"
E- Their memories will be wiped and they will have no remembrance of you whatsoever"

H- Why?
E- It is for their own safety. I cannot tell you anything else on the matter

H- I received a letter from the Hogwarts school of witchcraft and Wizardry yesterday. Did you go there too?
E- Yes, my sister and I studied there. We were sorted into Slytherin and had much fun at Hogwarts

H- When will I go to Hogwarts?
E- In 2-3 weeks or so

H- My mother told me that I was adopted? Is it true?
E- Yes , it is true

H- Who are my true parents then?
E- I am instructed not to tell you anything in that matter. I am very sorry, dear

H- Do you know my parents? What are they like?
E- Yes, I know your parents. They are close relatives of mine. Your parents are very powerful wizards in the Wizarding World

H- Hmmm. The book I read said that I would need a wand to perform magic, yes?
E- Yes, dear. You would not only need a wand but several supplies. And that is why we will head to Daigon Alley soon enough

That is how the Q/A session finally came to an end and they both waited for the breakfast to arrive. Just as Hermione was looking around, suddenly, the plate of food appeared and a grubby looking creature with the eyes of the size of tennis balls, pointy ears and dressed in white toga was waiting beside her chair. Hermione yelped, drawing Embersyn's attention towards her. She asked, pointing towards the creature" What is that?". Before Ember could reply, the little creature spoke up," Not what, who miss. My name is Dawn, a house elf. A house elf, like Dawn, are meant to serve wizards like Miss. Now that Dawn told Miss her name, Dawn would like to miss's name". Hermione was stunned that the creature could speak but recovered quickly, replying" Well, hello Dawn. I am Hermione Granger". Dawn shook her head and said" Not Granger, miss. Miss is a- "That will be quit enough Dawn. You can go back and prepare Hermione's wardrobe for the visit".
Hermione was quite disappointed, she was just about to discover a clue to her real identity but Ember had interrupted poor Dawn.

Dawn bowed and popped away. The breakfast was spent in discussing the Wizarding World and it was revealed that Hermione knew quite a lot, some facts were even unknown to Ember.

"Hermione dear, I know that it's hard for you to not know your identity, but please understand, I have strict orders from your parents and besides you will be introduced to them only next week."
" Next week?"
"Yes dear. You will also be meet a very important wizarding family on Saturday"

Only 3 days till Saturday. Well, she supposed she could at least wait that long.
After breakfast, Hermione decided to take a walk in the lawn, dressed in a pale blue dress and brown sandals , a perfect outfit for the spring weather outside and a book on the wizarding worl in her hand.
She skipped along the cobbled path and headed towards the garden. Turns out, Embersyn had a great passion for flowers and gardening.
Just as she bent to smell a light pink rose, a voice called out to her" You there! Who are you and what are you doing here?". A boy's voice

Hermione turned towards where the voice came from and saw a handsome blonde haired boy, dressed really formally, walking towards her with a book in his and. When he came nearer, he looked at her questioningly and Hermione remembered his question.
"Oh, I'm Hermione Granger". He looked at her with suspicion and said" I haven't seen you at Aunt Emersyn's? Who exactly are you?"

Hermione replied" I honestly don't know either. I just came here yesterday"
The boy nodded and said" I'm Draco Malfoy, by the way". Hermione tilted her head and asked her question" Why are you here?".
"I'm supposed to be here to meet a girl"
"Who?"
"A very important some one?"
"Wait, is that Hogwarts: A history's, original copy?"

Draco showed her the book and Hermione soon found herself fascinated by the boy, they had similar likings and were very similar yet very different at the same time. Hermione later learned that Draco lived in a huge mansion beside Ember's and it could be spotted as a looming figure. Just as they were talking, Hermione asked a very peculiar question" Have you ever climbed a tree?"
Draco sounded confused and asked" Pardon?"
She rolled her eyes and ran towards the nearest tree and swiftly climbed it and sat on a comfortable branch. Draco was literally gaping like a fish and barely blinking, surprised at Hermione's actions.
"How did you do that?"
"Do what?"
"Climb that tree?"
"What do you mean? Can't you?"
A shake of the head from the boy" No. Not in a million years"
A merry laugh from Hermione" Why not?"
"Mum won't let me. She says pureblood boys shouldn't do things such as climb trees"
At this, Hermione's face fell" Oh, so you're a pureblood"
Embersyn had told her all about the blood statuses of the Wizarding World and technically, she was a muggleborn until her true parentage was revealed. She had heard of the prejudices all the pureblood societies had against muggleborns.

Draco frowned and said" Of course I am. Aren't you?"
Hermione sadly shook her head and just as Draco was about to retort, a familiar and elegant voice interrupted them.

"Good Morning, Draco. I see you have met Hermione"

Ding ding ding!
Second chapter, done!
Oooooh, a cliffhanger. What is Draco's reaction, what are Hermione's thoughts? and most of all WHY CAN'T DRACO CLIMB A TREE?
Read on to find out
P.S - If you want images for this chapter, go to this link on pinterest and go see Hermione, Draco and Embersyn's outfits as well as the wonderful spring garden. XandraWillows2121/dawn-of-the-dark/