Authors note:-
Sorry, I haven't updated in a while guys. School and work has kept me going but here is an extra-long chapter to make up for it. I have a day of on Wednesday so I will update then!
I'mNotHereLeaveAMessageBEEEEEP – Thank you for you review and the error I made, I will change that when I get a chance. That's for the head up on that though!
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I was standing at the entrance to the school before I knew it. Everyone walked ahead, but I couldn't move, not even an inch. Fred, Tonks, Lupin…. This was the place they were brutally murdered. It was like my insides were turning into stone, I couldn't move any part of my body, even if I wished. I felt tears well up in my eyes as I stood there frozen. My heart ached for them, for their loss and those if affected. As I looked around, it seemed that everyone had made their way up to the great hall already, leaving me alone. I clenched my hands in fists, closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I took a step forward and crashed into something solid. Whatever it was cradled their arms around me to steady me.
"Are you alright? I thought you were already sorted? No need for nerves then….?" James asked. I looked up into his hazel eyes trying to find the words that would make this okay, but I couldn't. All I saw was Harry, my best friend.
"Yeah, just nerves I guess." I eventually managed to stammer out. He realised his grip on me, smiled and headed for the great hall. I followed him unable to do anything else. "I have to go and see Dumbledore… I know where his office is… Thank you." I spoke so quickly I wasn't sure if James even heard what I had said but I didn't care. I ran. I ran as fast as I could up to the stone gargoyle. I stood in front of the gargoyle mentally preparing myself for what I was about to encounter. Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, our professor, our mentor who was dead. I shuddered at the thought. With that, the stone gargoyle opened revealing the man himself. He looked younger than I had ever seemed him. He gave me a quizzical look, one I was use to spending my Hogwarts with Harry and Ronald, and then titled his head.
"Professor Dumbledore, You do not know me and I am not a student of Hogwarts, but it is urgent that I speak with you in private." I tried to speak as clear as possible, trying not to let my emotions get the better of me.
"Very well, please step into my office."
With that, he turned around and started to ascend the staircase. I followed him quickly to his office. My heart was beating incredibly fast, my breathing quickened, I was going to hyperventilate. I had to calm myself was all I could think. We entered his office and he took his regular seat behind his desk. I took a seat in front of him.
"I was always taught to take precautions, especially in the height of the war, when advanced by people I know or not Professor. I'm curious as to why you let me in?" I questioned him.
"You have a very trusting face, Miss…" He gestured his hand toward me.
"Miss Granger, Sir. Hermione Granger."
"Miss Granger, what is the urgent matter you need to discuss with me. It's not that pressing the issue, I am rather late for the sorting of 1st year students in the great hall you see…" He peered over his half-moon spectacles and smiled at me. This was Dumbledore; I could trust him no matter what.
"Please do not react negatively Professor to the beginning of my statement. I can assure you that I can provide you with evidence of my statement." I felt myself coming together. "Professor Dumbledore, my name is Hermione Jean Granger, I was born on the 19th of September 1979 and I have travelled in time with the extend use of a time turner to your present." I whispered the last words, scared for his reaction. His face was the epitome of calm. He did not speak however; he remained silence for a few minutes before gesturing me onward with my story.
"I obtained the time turner from Professor McGonagall during my third year of Hogwarts. Unfortunately, in what was my present, my best friend Ronald Weasley, had no idea what a time turner was, turned in until this year. I quickly took the time turner from him before it allowed the wearer to travel back in time."
"Miss Granger, you are aware of how absurd you sound right now. Yes?"
"Yes Professor, but I do believe that I can prove this to you." I hesitated.
"Please, do Miss Granger." Dumbledore sat up with excitement. I slowly stood up and shuffled to stand next to the chair I was just sitting on.
"Firstly, professor, I am wearing clothes that you aren't accustomed to and I have correctly addressed not only yourself but another member of your staff…" He nodded for me to continue. What could I say that wouldn't give too much away about the future? I got it….
"I am also fully aware of Remus Lupin's condition and the system you have carefully placed to ensure that he won't harm any other students." I looked away from him, unable to see his reactions to what I was saying, but I continued speaking; I just knew I had to get it all out. "I am aware that since you turned down Tom Riddle for the position of the defense against the dark arts professor post, you have been unable to keep a teacher for more than an year, you also have recently started an organization to operate against Tom Riddle and his followers known as the Order of Phoenix and is in current possession of the Elder wand. I could go into more depth about your sister Ariana, but I am aware that what happened with your sister is something you consider as your darkest day and don't wish to cause you emotional distress, when I'm asking for your help." I eventually looked at him. His face was still the epitome calm. I sighed and took my seat. "You are the kindest and one of the bravest men I know; I really need your help here professor…" I was pleading now.
"Very well Miss Granger, I don't doubt you, not one bit, I am just a little shocked, as I sure you can imagine, but I'm guessing that you're a little shocked yourself, giving your age, your parents must be in attendance…
"I am a mudblood professor; my parents are here, but my best friend Harry Potter parents are in attendance as well as his godfather and their family friends, who I know well."
Dumbledore smiled a sly smile just before he spoke "Harry Potter? May I be enlightened on who his parents are?"
I couldn't suppress my laughter. "I believe you know who his parents are Professor, otherwise you wouldn't of been planning to match make them together next year." I returned his sly smile with one of my own.
"I don't know what you are talking about Miss Granger…"
"It works Professor, making them Head girl and Head boy, it takes some time, but it does work." I could help but laugh at his gleeful smile. "I will help you Miss Granger, after the evidence you have given, I cannot doubt a word you say…" I interrupted him before he could continue.
"I have to get back professor…" I felt tears well up in my eyes.
"I know, Miss Granger, but for now, we need to eat. Please come and find me in my office at 7:30 after dinner and we can discuss your situation further."
"Thank you." I replied. And with that I was heading off to break bread with my best friends parents. This was definitely going to be a trying year.
