From now on I plan to update every Monday seeing as we are moving universes. However if I do happen to write a lot between Monday's I will post on a Friday but not regularly. What do you think, Monday's sound good to you?
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Chapter 6 – The Letter
Hermione took a moment to absorb what lay in front of her. No longer was there order to the room she had just entered. Books lay scattered amongst broken timber boards, fallen from their place on the wall, where they once were crafted into an enormous bookshelf. The many portraits that lined the walls now hung at odd angles, grumbles and murmurs could be heard from those painted. Other than that though the office appeared relatively untouched by the battle at least compared to the destruction zone that lay on the other side of these walls. Hermione and many of the older order members had spent the last few days collecting the bodies of the dead and searching for any survivors but until now she hadn't entered the Headmaster's Office. Hermione approached the seat she had sat in only 4 days ago during her meeting with Professor Snape. Exhausted she slumped down onto the chair, closed her eyes, recalling what she had read in the letter.
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Dear Miss Granger,
I apologise for not being able to discuss this with you in person, but as circumstances would have it is not possible.
I remember when you were singled out for extra training, you didn't understand why. You insisted that you weren't as powerful as Moody was making you out to be and that you were no fighter, "I make the plans and do the research that's all. I have never been a fighter, I'm smart but not powerful, not like Harry anyway" you kept repeating over and over. Do you remember what my response was, if you have forgotten I shall remind you "It matters not what someone is born but what they grow to be," And you my dear child have grown into a strong, powerful fighter but have remained a kind-hearted young woman, someone I believe wholeheartedly in.
Miss Granger, I am sorry to inform you that after the War you must make a decision, one that you will have to live with for the rest of your life. During your first year at Hogwarts a prophecy was made, one that referred to a protector that would rise from amongst the ranks and defend the greater good not only in this time, but in another. Miss Granger I believe that this prophecy is referring to you. You have become a powerful warrior, who can fight with both muggle and magic techniques, and you fight for what you believe in. Whether it is for the greater good against the Dark Lord and Death Eaters or the protection of house elves which I fully support by the way. Your compassion and kindness guide you and have helped you become a protector of what is right and true, rather than a warrior who fights because they must.
Earlier I mentioned that after the War you must make a decision, this refers to you going from a war ending here to travelling to a different time & place where darkness is rising once again. The Prophecy stated that this protector is to help a people reclaim what was once lost and prevent darkness from obtaining a powerful weapon known as the greatest calamity of the age, one that if controlled by darkness will bring destruction to this land. Sadly, in doing so you must leave your friends and family behind and travel to a time & place where you will be alone and have to risk your life once again in order to prevent darkness from prevailing.
I understand that this is a daunting decision to make however I believe in my heart that you will do what you believe is right no matter the sacrifices you will be making with your decision. Fate is not a matter of chance, it is not a predetermined thing that we have no control over, I believe that we determine our own fate through the choices we make. If you so choose to fulfil the prophecy you will be not only risking your life, but saving the lives of many, you are a protector Hermione. Destiny, like fate, Miss Granger, isn't a matter of chance, but is determined by the choices we make. Where does your destiny lie after this war Miss Granger?
The time turner, can only take you back in time and this time is undetermined, therefore Miss Granger you must use caution when using it. I have created a portkey for you, once activated will bring you home, should you choose to return. However, this kind of magic has never been stabilised before. However ever since the prophecy I have spent years researching a developing this portkey, but I must be honest with you, I cannot guarantee your safety or your return to the present, but I assure you Miss Granger, I would not knowingly leave you in an unknown land unable to return home to the ones you love. This is the dangerous risk that only you can decide to take. Both these items have been placed in a special box.
If you choose to fulfil the prophecy this is what you will need to do:
1. Return to the Headmaster's office
"Check" Hermione said as she opened her eyes.
2. Make sure the room is secure and that you are alone
"Homenum Revelio" scanning the room finding no-one. "Protego Totalum, right. That should keep anyone from entering."
3. Cast the Revealing Charm and then say 'the Protector's box'. An old box will appear on the desk
"Aparecium the Protector's box". 'Pop'. Hermione's wand went up ready to fight thinking that someone had somehow apparated here. Then something caught her eye. There in the centre of the desk just as the letter said, appeared a very ornate wooden box no bigger than both her hands placed side by side.
4. Put the locket and time turner on
Hermione placed one hand on the lid. All of a sudden it started to illuminate and then she heard the sound a latch unclicking and the lid opened as she raised her hand. Inside, sitting in silk lay the two objects listed. She put each around her neck, but held up the locket. Upon seeing it Hermione had a funny feeling, like she had seen it before, but could not put her finger on it.
5. The time turner will get you there but on arrival you MUST destroy it, it is too dangerous to stay in existence, we cannot risk it falling into the wrong hands. Seeing as there were no specifications of when & where you are needed, You need to hold the time turner in your left hand, and from deep within tell it to take you where you are most needed. I can't emphasise how important it is that you bring this request from deep within because without power & purpose it will not work.
6. The locket holds the object which will return you home. Inside is a green bean, eat it to return.
Yours Sincerely, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
PS. The prophecy mentioned the name Gandalf, I believe them to be trustworthy
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"Goodness me. Will it never end for me? When will I finally get to live?" Hermione solemnly spoke to no-one. Sighing she checked that she had her beaded bag with her. She had magically created a thin strap that meant she could wear the bag at her hip with the strap going diagonally across her chest and bag. Something she wished she had thought of during her travels with Harry and Ron, as carrying it had always proved to be a hassle.
Not knowing where it was she going, Hermione had spent the entire day collecting items that she may need on this 'journey'. Hermione had gone into the barely damaged potion's classroom in the dungeons to collect the necessary ingredients for mostly healing and energy enhancing potions and then guilty broke into Severus' private stocks and took most of the already brewed potions for healing and energy. Hermione had also nicked Harry's invisibility cloak 4 days ago before he apparated to Grimmauld place with Ron after the battle. Mentally ticking off each of these items in her head ensuring she was as prepared as should could be with the information she had.
"Oh well, here goes nothing". Hermione grasped the time turner in her left hand, closed her eyes and paused letting her power and purpose consume her before whispering,
"Take me to where I'm needed most."
A pair of painted blue eyes sparkled as they watched the girl disappeared from what was once his office.