AN: i know it has been a long time but HELLO. i'm sorry for not updating, life had gotten in the way. Before i continue i want to say thank you to willowtree102902, cheyeneb, KittyWolfM, a person d, and slcraig01 for their reviews. some helped me figure out mu format others reminded me recently to get my head out my arse and type. so thanks and thanks to all who have Favorited and followed my story.
this is only a small chapter, i'm currently working on the next one and i hope to have it posted next week for real this time
disclaimer is on chapter one
Gabriel pov
It had been eleven long years for Gabriel, but one thing had remained the same for him and that was watching over his niece Hermione. He wished he could of found another way to keep her safe from all the people after her, but he knew his hands were tied. He stood in the shadows as he watched the Grangers hurl insults towards his charge. A bubbling rage began to fill him up.
He wanted to take Hermione out of that home at the first signs of abuse, but he was being watched by both sides, so he kept his calm, and healed her in her sleep when he could. Gabriel balled his hands up as the familiar scent over Hermione's blood filled his nose. How could people as evil as the Grangers be allowed to adopt. Even with Gabriel leaving anonymous tips and evidence with all the relevant people, they still got out of trouble and managed to keep his niece in their grasp.
Watching through window, he let out a low growl as Hermione was clutching her ribs trying to catch her breath, blood was spilling down her face from where one of the monsters had cut her cheek. The Grangers then left the room laughing and kissing as they headed to their room so they could ride the high they were on. Gabriel quickly appeared next to Hermione and tears rolled down his face.
Pulling her unconscious form close, he poofed them back into her room in the basement and laid her carefully on her bed. She whimpered as he placed his hands on her ribs. With a deep breath he allowed his grace to heal her small body. Her breathing soon deepened as she slept, Gabriel kissed her forehead and left the Granger household. He had plans to make.
Hermione's pov
"GET UP YOU LITTLE FREAK, AND CLEAN YOUR FUCKING MESS UP!" Hermione cringed as she heard her 'father' shout down to the basement. Taking a steady breath she noticed how her ribs weren't hurting anymore. She allowed herself a small smile, knowing it was her guardian angel that had healed her. Stumbling about the basement, Hermione climbed into the kitchen and grabbed her bucket and cloth and headed into the living room, where she then spent the next twenty minuets cleaning her blood of the floor.
Without saying anything to her parents, she continued with her chores for the day until there was a knock on the door. "Well go on then, answer the bloody door you stupid little twat." her mother sneered. With a slight nod of her head, and making sure she avoided eye contact. Opening the door, she saw a surprised older woman looking at her.
"Hello, My dear, I am Professor McGonagall, are you parents in so that I could speak to them a moment?" She asked. Hermione squeaked but nodded, showing the Professor into the freshly cleaned living room. Gathering her nerves she headed into her fathers office and cleared her throat. "Excuse me sir." she stuttered out.
"What do you want you stupid little whore? Do you need to be punished again?" Her fathered demanded, Hermione shook her head forcefully.
"No Sir, there is a woman in the living room, wanting to speak to you."
"Oh really, well then go make us some tea and bring it in." Her ordered, Hermione rushed out his office and straight into the kitchen, as she prepared the tea she could hear her parents talking to the Professor. Hermione balanced the large tray and walked into the living room. Her parents stared at her intently and Hermione felt a chill walk up her spine.
"This lovely woman wants to speak to you Hermione about school. Apparently you're a very special girl." Her mother states, a sarcastic tone. Hermione barely flinched, but the Professor looked deeply at her.
"Yes, Miss Granger, I am here to tell you, you have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I teach transfiguration at the school. I am a witch, and you my dear are a witch." McGonagall explained.
"What do you mean I am a witch, I'm just a plain simple girl, there is nothing special about me." Hermione says in a broken voice. McGonagall stares at the young girl and and raises a brow.
"You are special my dear girl." McGonagall says, and promptly changed into her animagus form and back again. The Grangers stared at the woman in shock, not really believing magic until she did that. The room was silent. McGonagall reached into her robes and pulled out a roll of parchment and handed it to Hermione.
"All she needs is listed on the parchment, and I shall be by in a few days to take her into Diagon Alley."
"EXCUSE ME, but how in the hell are we meant to pay for this school, and her supplies. I am not throwing our hard eared money down the drain for some little brat, who isn't even our daughter." Mr Granger burst his nostrils flaring. McGonagall raised her brow, and composed her self before she did something rash.
"Do not fear Mr Granger, Hermione's schooling, including supplies is already paid for. You won't have to do a thing." she said in a steely voice. With taking the wind out of their sails and giving Hermione one more look she left the living room and turned back briefly to warn the evil couple. "Remember I will be returning in a few days, and you'll be surprised what magic can do." and left their home.
Hermione didn't move a muscle, scared of what her parents would do if she did. But she was surprised when she was given more than scraps for dinner, and was sent to bed without being beaten or made to do chores. For the first time in Hermione's life, she felt hope.
Gabriel pov
Gabriel sat in the back of the leaky cauldron waiting, when someone sat beside him. "You were right in how horrid those muggles are Gabe. I'll be going for her in a couple of days, and hopefully she will never have to go back." Gabriel turned at looked at the face of one of his oldest friends.
"Thank you Minnie, and I know she will never go back, my plan is finally falling into place, and hopefully she will be safe. I'm never going to forgive myself for what she went through but hopefully in time, they can all forgive me." and with that he finished his drink and vanished leaving McGonagall staring at her shadow.
AN2: i know there are a few unanswered moments in this chapter, but they will be answered in the next one promise. remember this is my first story so be gentle in your reviews. and i'm still in need of a beta if anyone can help thanks
