Chapter 6
A/N: the plot is changing so much. Don't ask it's super complicated. You'll have to bear with me for the time being. It's hard because every day more twists and turns and ideas pop into my head. Oh and by the way there is more than just HP and Twilight. There might be other slight crossovers too. You'll have to guess. Makes it more interesting. Now ENJOY!
Disclaimer: definitely not mine.
Remembered and Learned
"Well..." I began. "Oh c'mon mione! Hurry it up!" moaned Ronald. "Shut up Ronald!" I opened the book and flicked right to the back. "I was looking in the library for a history book that could help me with the essay Professor Binns had set us. I came across this book right at the back of the library covered in dust and it looks like it must have been written fifty years ago. Anyways I started to read and at the back of the book there was a chapter on family histories. I finished reading the Malfoy history only to discover a few pages on this pureblood-halfblood family. The family must have been pretty wealthy or powerful to be written about. So I continued reading. Listen to this; the Gaunt-Riddle Family."
At the mention of the name the boys' jaws dropped. I continued reading and when I had finished the looks on their faces said it all. Basically it was the 'fuck what is wrong with the world' look. I could relate to that. When I closed the book I noticed a piece of paper sticking out. I pulled it out. There were multiple pieces of paper attached. I looked closely; they were news articles and photos! "Guys look!" I whispered excitedly. They leaned closer to look. At the front there were a few photos of what must have been three siblings and the little girls' friend. They were smiling and laughing. I peered at the caption beneath the photo; from left to right. Marvolo Riddle, Tom Riddle and the twins-Laura and Claudia. OH MY GOD! It was the Riddle Siblings! But surely Claudia couldn't be a Riddle. She looked completely different! "But look at Voldemort! He is smiling! Actually smiling!" But I wasn't looking or listening I was gazing at the photo of Tom Riddles cousins. There stood Morfin with Karin Granger and their two girls. The other set of twins. The girls were blowing kisses and laughing. Ron looked over my shoulder. "Hey Hermione who are they. Why does the one on the left look similar to you?"
Morgana and Serene Gaunt were the girls' names. Hermione stared at the picture of Morgana. The only difference between Morgana and her was that Morgana had straight jet black hair and her skin was a deathly pale colour. "Hey Hermione you could be like their descendant or something!" I looked up at Harry. "What makes you say that?" He peered at the caption. "Look at the mother's maiden name. It's Karin Granger! And it says she is a pureblood witch! You might not be muggleborn after all! Oh imagine Malfoys' face when he finds out!" The boys then started talking about which was the best way to break it to Malfoy that I might not be muggleborn after all these years of him tormenting me. I zoned out after things escalated into duelling him and then alerting the Daily Prophet and announcing it to the wizarding world. My mind was reeling. A pureblood! Certainly not. I couldn't be. My parents don't have a drop of magic blood in them let alone being purebloods. They were dentists, drove their own cars, and had lots of friends' etcetera. Impossible! I'm going to have to go straight to Dumbledore.........maybe.......tomorrow morning perhaps? I picked up the news articles and read the titles; The Royal Riddles, The Secret Family, Disaster at Hogwarts, Slytherin Line Ends and The Awesome Foursome. I read them all. The same story just told and twisted into so many versions. I couldn't help but cry. Even though it was Voldemort he still had family, had people that he could rely on and people who relied on him. He had been like any other human being, magical or not. And it had all been ripped away. No-one has ever known the reason behind Voldemorts' actions but right now I think I had just figured it out. So many losses and so much pain and grief, all bottled up in one person. It would definitely be enough to drive any one person crazy. A hand lifted my chin up and I came face to face with Harry.
"Hermione what's wrong?" I shoved the papers into his hands as I tried to compose myself. Harry and Ron's faces contorted into looks of horror, sadness and finally understanding. Harry spoke first, "I actually feel sorry for him. No wonder he went mad. He had it worse than any of us." Ron nodded his head in a silent agreement. "Hey look at this." I moved the pictures and articles aside to look at a piece of crumpled and torn paper with a small photo. There was a family of four waving at whoever looked at the picture. They all had chocolate brown skin except for the mother. She had translucent skin and jet black hair reaching down to her waist. The caption read; the secret Gaunt family. Mother of two, Marita Gaunt was the hidden child of the family. She was not heard of for she ran away to marry a muggle by the name of Matthew Thomas. Their children, Kathryn and Dean grew up away from Marita's' family and the wizarding world. When Marita's brother died her sister-in-law, Karin moved in with Morgana and Serene. This is the Gaunt-Thomas family.
I gasped. The boy was the exactly replica of our Dean Thomas. Maybe they were related! I showed Harry and Ron. They sat there staring at the paper with their jaws on the floor. "I guess I'll go now guys. Goodnight." I stood up and collected my things. "Good-night Mione" they chanted still shocked about the sudden overload of information. On my way back to the heads dorm I ran into Dean. I pulled him aside and showed him the picture and his face drained of emotion and colour. He turned to me, "How did you get this!" His face was frightening now. "I found it in a book in the library!" I squeaked. His eyes narrowed till they were slits. "Don't tell anyone about this or you will be sorry." His voice was low and menacing; I had never ever seen Dean act like this. He pushed me aside and stalked off. This was not our Dean Thomas at all. Something was up. He must know something though. As I was walking down the hall I heard voices echoing towards me. I ducked into a hidden alcove that I had discovered last year. "Are you sure Pansy?" Pansy? What was she doing wondering around so far to the Gryffindor common room? "Of course I'm sure Ginny." GINNY! WTF! "I'm just checking. So did you tell Astoria and Daphne?" "Yeah. Have you told Lavender, Parvati, Padma and Luna?" OMG! Now it's getting beyond ridiculously creepy. "Yeah I have. So the Queen told you she was coming tomorrow? Because if she is then we are gonna have to keep a lookout. Those trackers could still be following her." "Yup. She is coming to speak to Dumbledore about classified files 02541 and 07631." "Are you sure? Those files haven't been touched in awhile. How did you get hold of them?" "Level One access. I got the pass today. Here is yours, I got mailed them. Dead of the night, bloody freezing waiting in the owlery for a letter but worth the wait though. Level One access! Can you believe it?" "No I can't. This is such an important pass. I mean even though this whole thing is ancient and we have temples and sacred sites etcetera I still can't believe we have our own established base. Oh and not to mention we have top priority on anything in UNIT files. You know I still can't believe there are aliens out there." ALIENS! What are they talking about? "Gah. Get used to it Gin. You're just lucky they didn't start shooting to kill. But no it's good though." "Why?" "Well we must the best, toughest, strongest and of course good looking army out there. Oh and one of the oldest on Earth. You know I never ever actually consider the fact that there could be alien life out in the stars before. But then in the turning point of my life I met the Queen and my world changed Gin. Now instead of being bitchy, spoilt and 'upper-class'; I serve the greatest leader, I am one of her most trusted supervisors, I learnt that in some cases muggles are a hell of alot smarter than witches and wizards. The Earth is a tiny speck in the middle of many stars, solar systems and universes. I had never even known this before. I travelled in time! Properly mind you not using a time turner. I saw the power of time and space and I travelled through those stars Gin! How many people get to do that? And I am privileged enough to be a witch. We have travelled, seen, experienced and are so privileged Ginny, all under the guidance of our Queen. I seeked forgiveness Ginny for all my sins under the Dark Lord and under her guidance I have become wiser, stronger and a better person." "Wow Pans. Never knew you could talk that much. But I know. I believe you. I know it's all true. I shared what you did; all of us did when we were chosen. Besides it's far better than getting a horrible mark burnt into your skin, frying of the flesh and then getting a disgustingly horrible task to perform. My life has now just become exciting, fresh, and new! Whatever you want to say. I still love Harry though. I fight for him. By the way how is project Silver Snakes coming along?" "What? Oh yeah progressing smoothly thank you. I read the classified file 09135. It was an interesting read but I have heard it all before. Anyways it's getting late, I'll see you tomorrow Gin. Be ready." And with that the two girls parted ways not noticing Hermione slipping out of her hiding place with a completely dazed look on her face.
Bursting through the portrait to the Heads Common (praying Draco was out or asleep) Hermione threw her bag down and screamed in frustration. She picked up the book and started to walk towards her bedroom. "What did they mean? How can this be possible? It doesn't make sense!" Her door slammed behind her and the lock clicked. Unknown to Hermione a pair of stormy grey eyes had been watching her from the moment she came in.
A/N: Wow alot longer than I had planned. Thank you for those who updated. Please review! I hoped you liked it! I'll try and update sooner.
Love EZR
