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George Weasley entered the 3W's just as the light began to fade. The shop had been closed all day while Fred slept off a major hangover and George helped Bill search for Hermione. George paused as he stepped inside. Something was off. George couldn't put his finger on it but something was different. He quickly walked behind the counter to the register. Opening it George found it empty. His eyes widened before he smacked himself in the forehead. He had deposited the money last night. He smiled as he shut the drawer. But the feeling of uneasiness wouldn't leave him. Glancing around the shop he noted that nothing was out of place. No one would try and rob them; the Weasley Twins prided themselves in their shoplifting hexes. George shrugged before placing the worry on Hermione and her sudden appearance last night.
George took one final sweeping look at the shop before disapperating to the Burrow.
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Ginny had scurried to find Ron and Harry soon after talking to Crystal. Both of them looked completely furious that no one remembered seeing Hermione. The boys had been arguing about it when Ginny found them.
"I am telling you she is 5'4 with dark brown hair."
"No. She has light brown hair with green eyes!"
Ginny rolled her eyes and quickly ended the argument. "You are both morons. She is 5'5 with golden brown hair and brown eyes." Ron and Harry stopped both with mouths wide open. "While you to ladies where arguing I found more about Jane."
"Jane?!…." "Who is Jane?"
Ginny sighed, "You know Hermione JANE Granger. She was here visiting a friend." Both boys began to smile but Ginny put her finger up to show she wasn't finished. "However, we have a problem." Harry gave her a puzzled look. " 'Jane' believes that Fred is dead."
Once again Ron and Harry's jaws where wide open. "WHAT?!?!" Ginny didn't answer but grabbed them both by the wrist and led them back up the hill to the Burrow.
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It was dinnertime and Ms. Granger still hadn't picked up Lily. It began to worry the workers of the daycare. Ms. Granger had always been strict. She rarely brought Lily there, and when she did she left very specific instructions. Yet she had shown up this morning and left no instructions whatsoever. Daisy, the head caretaker was worried. Lily was the only child left in the care center. Daisy had called Ms. Granger's number but no one answered and her office said she had taken the day sick. Daisy looked at the sleeping redhead. It pained her but she knew what she had to do. Daisy walked to the phone.
"Child Services? This is Daisy."
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Ron and Harry pestered Ginny until she gave them both the bat-boogey hex. Upon arriving back home she quickly floo'd Charlie and Bill. Seconds later they appeared with a pop. Charlie opened his mouth to speak but Ginny quickly put her hand over his mouth. She then retreated to the stairs, quietly making her way towards the twin's room. Opening the door she found Fred still passed out on his bed. Ginny shut the door and headed back down placing a silencing charm on the kitchen. She then settled herself into a chair and nodded to Charlie.
"What did you find?"
Ginny cracked her knuckles. "I know why Hermione stormed out last night." She quickly put her hand up to stop any talking. "I also know why she acted the way she did. And knowing that information we must now approach the situation with care." Ginny paused making sure they where all paying attention. "Hermione a.k.a. Jane doesn't want to have any contact with the people who remind her of her dead lover."
"Dead lover?…" Bill burst in.
Ginny nodded. "Yes. Jane believes Fred is dead."
Instantly the four boys began talking at once. "What!" "Are you serious?" "She mad!" "Why?" "What proof does she have?"
Ginny decided to answer the most intelligent of the questions. But in order to respond she had to get them to listen. Which was proving to be difficult. Until Ginny's ever-famous Weasley temper came through though. "IF YOU DON'T ALL SHUT UP RIGHT NOW I WILL CURSE YOU ALL TO OBLIVION!" The Weasley men and Harry instantly quieted down due to the fact that Ginny's voice rivaled Molly Weasley's howlers. Charlie and Bill both sat down and Ron let out a squeak. "Thank you. Proof? Let's think this through. 'Jane' knows, a) a Weasley died four years ago." Ron scoffed. "B) Fred has hardly been seen, c) Fred never tried to contact her. If he were alive he would have searched to the ends of the earth for her. d) She-"
"But she was here last night!" Ron interrupted. "She could have asked last night. HE IS ALIVE!!!"
Ginny glared at Ron, "Yes, she was here last night. We all where, but who?…" The group all stared at her as a pop! Sounded in the next room.
"Any luck?" George asked while straightening his robe.
"Fred." Harry whispered.
"Huh?" George looked utterly lost and confused.
Harry continued, "Everyone was here last night but Fred. She didn't want to come in. But she did. And when she did she saw that every one was here. But Fred." The entire room sunk into silence realizing how tangled the situation was.
Ron broke the stillness and stood. "We need to find Hermione."
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Jane woke to a piercing pain in her side. Her eyes flashed open to find herself bound and tied by more than just a foot of rope but magic as well. Jane tried to move, but found that it caused her immense pain. Tears began to roll down her cheeks. She had no idea where she was. From the corner of the room where she sat, all she could see was a door. Moments later that said door opened bringing blinding light and three pairs of feet. The door closed as the middle voice said, "Welcome back to the wizarding world. MUDDBLOOD." Jane's eyes grew wide. "SECTUMSEMPRA!"
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