Thunder. Lighting. Howling winds. Hermione shivered as she watched with horrified fascination as Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the earth. It had been a year to the day since the death of her parents at the hands of Antonin Donovo and she was still having the nightmares. She was careful to hide her sadness from Harry and Ron as it would only make them uncomfortable and, basically, neither of them were very good at handling a distort, heartbroken girl. Besides Harry was still grieving Sirius, who had died three months after her parents and seeing him so withdrawn was heartbreaking enough.
Hermione watched the storm rage, thinking it showed her inner emotions perfectly. With a deep breath she turned away from the window and headed to the large library held in Grimmuald Place. She picked up the worn book on impossible magic and theories and continued to read the section on death. She knew her parents were gone and it was impossible to bring them back, but she wasn't looking for a way to bring back her parents.
"There must be a way to reverse the veil" Hermione muttered to herself. She was about to give up for the night when she found it. It was a simple teleportation spell. It would open the doorway of the veil for a short time but long enough to summon Sirius through. "YES!!!" squealed Hermione "I've found it. I actually found it. I should tell Harry" and with that thought she ran from the library to Harrys room. As she was about to knock on the door she heard Harry and Ron talking about her. She pushed her ear up against the door to listen.
"She is hiding something Ron. She hasn't been the same for the last year."
"Come on Harry, none of us have been the same. I mean, we lost Sirius and you wouldn't talk to anyone. You seemed to just shut down."
"I know Ron, but remember what Dumbledore said, 'there is another spy in the order' and as much as I hate to say this, with the way Hermione has been acting, it might just be her."
"Ok mate I see what you mean. Have you got that vertiserum? We can slip it in her juice at dinner then ...."
Hermione didn't wait to hear anymore. She turned and sprinted to her room, shutting, charming and locking the door behind her before breaking down in to soul shattering sobs. She couldn't believe it. Another spy in the order and her two 'best' friends think it was her. How could they?!?!? Hermione didn't know how long she sat there for. She was numb. She looked to the window and saw that the storm was still raging. She thought of the plan to bring Sirius back and decided she needed to tell someone. She got up on shaky legs and went over to the desk in the corner of the room, picked up a quill and a roll of parchment and wrote to Professor Dumbledore.
Dear Professor Dumbledore,
I've been researching the veil and I think I have found away to reverse it to get Sirius back. I haven't told Harry or Ron as I don't want to get their hopes up or try to stop me. If this fails ... well I'm not exactly sure what will happen, I just know I have to try. Beside I doubt they would believe me as I haven't told them everything that happened last year.
I will be going tomorrow sometime so please do not tell anyone. If it works I'll send word to you.
Hermione.
Hermione read through her letter again and sent it off with one of the order owls. She then went into her bathroom and began to get ready for the day ahead.
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Harry and Ron were already in the kitchen when Hermione walked and greeted everyone. They were shocked by the look of hurt and betrayal shining in the depth of her chocolate brown eyes. She quickly looked away from them and went over to Molly who was pottering about in the kitchen.
"Mrs. Weasley, I won't be home for dinner this evening. I have a few errands to run" Hermione said in a clear, strong voice causing both Harry and Ron to stop eating and look at her suspiciously.
"Ok dear, would you like me save you something?"
"No thank you Mrs. Weasley. I'll see you later at the meeting" and with that Hermione walked out of the room. After about 10 seconds both Harry and Ron bolted after her. They caught up with her in the living room but before they could ask any questions, Professor Dumbledore appeared.
"Hello Professor" Hermione said politely.
"Miss Granger, good day to you. Where are you off to on this fine day?"
Hermione looked down as she said "to see my parents". Her shoulders began to shake lightly so Dumbledore placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder and squeezed gently. He then looked over her head and saw Harry and Ron.
"Ah Mr Potter and Mr Weasley, and what are your plans for the day?" Dumbledore asked curiously. Judging by the looks on their faces, Dumbledore was sure something had happened. It was Harry who answered first.
"We were going to hang out with Hermione today" he said all too innocently.
Dumbledore was about to reply when Harry suddenly cried out in pain and clapped a hand to his scar. Harry's pain was so bad that he passed out from it.
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