~* Hermione's point of view: 5:00~*
I finished my four notes, laying out on the bed. I had packed my belongings and sent a owl my Aunt Deborah. I read over the note to Professor McGonagall :
Dear Professor,
My Aunt Alexandra died last night. My parents sent an owl at night, and I must leave as soon as possible. I hope I can join you again soon, but I may not be back before summer break. Thank you Professor !
Hermione Granger.
I was planning on giving that to her as soon as possible. Of course, I had no aunt Alexandra, but the Professor didn't know that. I was turning into a big liar. I layed out the note I wrote to Harry next.
Dear Harry,
I'm sorry I had to leave so suddenly. I hope you do not get angry, I had to leave to comfort my father, because his sister has died. I will send you a letter when I get there. I'll miss you!
Hermione
P.S. There's nothing wrong, please don't try to be heroic and find me :D
I knew he was going to see the lie after a while, but as long as he doesn't come looking for me like I knew he would try to, I think I'd be ok. Next, was my letter to Draco. I had a lot of fun writing this one …
Dear Draco,
You're a foul and pathetic person. I never loved you. I hate you. We are over. I don't care what you say. You better leave ME and MY FRIENDS alone! I hate your guts, and there are so many insults to describe you,. I'm not gonna waste my time writing them thought, 'cause your not worth the time!
Stay Away,
Hermione Granger.
The last letter was to Ron.
Dear Ron,
I'm sorry if Draco hurt you in anyway. I didn't mean for anyone to hurt you. I love you (like a friend) and would never go near Draco if that meant bringing you pain. I guess that you heard, I was dating Draco Malfoy. I didn't know what I was getting myself into. I had some rocky parts of the relationship. I broke up with him, but I don't know If he's gonna break up with me, if you know what I mean. I want you to stay away from him, and don't try to hurt him. He's stronger than he looks. I wish I could tell you were I'm going, but you know how Harry is, he'll try to save me. I'll talk to you soon. I'll miss you!
Love,
Hermione Granger.
I stared at the "love" signature. I had already mentioned that it was at a friend standard. I think Ron's smart enough to get it. I addressed the letters appropriately. I sent Draco's his by owl. I laid the notes t o Ron and Harry's on my bed. I grabbed my suitcases and went out the door. I looked back at Ginny. I walked to her bed and hugged her, and whispered goodbye. A single tear rolled down my cheek, knowing I may never see these people again. I put a sleeping spell on everyone, exept for Ginny.I walked out the door. I found Professor McGonagall's room, slightly opened and a light shining out of it. I knocked on the door.
"Come in." She said softly. She sounded tired. I walked through the door and smiled.
"Sorry to bother you Professor. But, I need to give you a note. I handed her the note I wrote. She opened it and scanned the small piece of parchment. She gave me a questionable look.
"Well Miss. Granger, this is sad news, but I need to see the note your parents sent to you." She said, looking at me. I had never felt this guilty. How could I NOT write a fake parent letter? I put on a sad face and said the following lie.
"Professor McGonagall. I'm sorry I do not have the note my parents wrote. I was very close to my aunt, and when my mother got surgery, I stayed with her. She was like a second mother, you see. And when I discovered she died, I- I- I cried all over the note. The ink ran all over that poor piece of parchment. I'm getting slightly teary eyed now. I assure you that if the note was readable, then I would defiantly give it to you. I'll get my parents to send one as soon as I get home." I had another tear run down my cheek, for effect.
She signed the note and said to give it to the ghosts who guard the front gates. They would row a boat and get me to the train station. From there, I would have to buy my ticket (which I had money for) . I would have to contact my parents to get my back to my house after that. I assured her I could do it, and went on my way.
~* 30 minutes later*(5:50am)~
I boarded the train that goes to York, England. After an hour , I was there. I got off the train and walked with my suitcases toward my aunt's house, which was a good twenty minutes away fro the station ,on foot. I finally got there, and the sun had rose. I knocked on the brass door-knocker in the shape of a lion. The door was a bright burgundy, and the curtains that kept the sunlight out were red and gold. My Aunt Deb answered the door. She had frizzy black hair, pulled in a bun. She was wearing a dress that was very, gypsy like. She had many necklaces and bracelets on. She had bright red eye-glasses on.
Know, you guys have to understand, my aunt is kind of…. Well insane. That's what people OUTSIDE of our family think. People in the Granger family know that she's just cool. She was obsessed with witchcraft, and was ecstatic that I got into Hogwarts. I knew that if I came here, I would be welcome with open arms. She was my favorite aunt.
"Hermione! Finally! You've come! You can't send an old lady like me a letter saying your leaving Hogwarts BY YOURSELF!" She said, worry strained in her voice. I laughed and walked in, my luggage behind me.
"Auntie Deb, how old are you? What like 38, maybe 39? Your not old!" I laughed. She smiled at me.
"So, how my favorite niece? I want to here everything about your school! Can you do magic for me yet?" She said, and a look of wanting in her eyes. I yawned, on accident. I really wanted to tell her everything, but I was SO tired. She looked at me, and put her hand on her forehead. "Oh Hermione! You must think I am the WORST hostess ever! You must be tired, all this traveling! Here, lets get you to bed. Wake up whenever, I'll be staying here tomorrow, I have some art to do for a new exhibit." She led me to the guest bedroom.
This is my favorite room.
It was light yellow, with splatter paint on one of the walls. The second wall was a collage of photos, mostly of the family. The third wall was a cartoon scene. The last wall was a plain yellow wall, with nothing on it; at least from far away. If you looked closer, it was like fifty DIFFERENT shades of yellow. I pulled my suitcase into the room. I unpacked my clothes and put them into the dresser. I slipped on pajama bottoms and a tank top. I became cold, so I looked through my suitcase. I found the sweater Mrs. Weasley had knit for me. It was my favorite Christmas gift. I slipped the soft wool over myself and drifted to sleep.
~*Ron's Perspective: 5:30 AM*~
I remember waking up in the hallway, after becoming knocked out because of that ass named Draco. I had dragged myself to bed, and fell asleep.
I couldn't BELIEVE Hermione was dating HIM. I was mad at him, and at her. But, I knew this anger was out of protection, not hatred. I rolled out of bed and grabbed my wand. I needed to tell Hermione what he did. I ran to her room, and whipped open the door. I saw about 10 girls in there, including my sister. It felt kind of weird. I went to each bed, but Hermione was no where. I looked at the empty bed. Oh no. I ran over and whispered "Lumos". A small glow came out of my wand. I saw a note there, her pretty handwriting made my name look like it was worth something. I was about to rip the letter open, when I heard a grumble.
"Hermione! What are you doing- RONALD! WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING!" Ginny's voice rang out. Yet, no one moved a bit. I grabbed her mouth and told her to be quiet.
"Ginny, I'm gonna take my hand off of your moth, and I'm gonna need you to tell me where Hermione is…ok?" I whispered. She shook her head yes, and I let go.
"Your and idiot. She's right over there in her- OMIGOD! WHERE'S HERMIONE!" She yelled. Girls stirred a bit, yet again no one moved. This was so weird. I put Ginny under a sleeping spell, she was being way to loud. I opened the letter and read the beautiful words
Dear Ron,
I'm sorry if Draco hurt you in anyway. I didn't mean for anyone to hurt you. I love you (like a friend) and would never go near Draco if that meant bringing you pain. I guess that you heard, I was dating Draco Malfoy. I didn't know what I was getting myself into. I had some rocky parts of the relationship. I broke up with him, but I don't know If he's gonna break up with me, if you know what I mean. I want you to stay away from him, and don't try to hurt him. He's stronger than he looks. I wish I could tell you were I'm going, but you know how Harry is, he'll try to stay away. I'll talk to you soon. I'll miss you!
Love,
Hermione Granger.
I examined the letter. I smiled my doofus smile. She signed I "love"! And said she loved me…in a friend way of course, but it's a start.
I slapped myself, knowing this wasn't the time.
I read one line over, and over again. "He's stronger than he looks." I looked over about ten times. Oh Merlin. I wasn't the only one hurt my Draco tonight.
AUTHORS NOTE!
Hey guys! Thanks for adding my to you Alert and Favorite list! I have suddenly started likeing my story, so I'm typing it and thinking of it A LOT now. :D. I also started a new story, and you can look at my profile for that, cause I forget the name! I hope you guys have an awesome summer, and I hope you like the chapter!
I'm not going to be on for like 3 weeks after Sunday. I will be going to my favorite Christian-Sport camp SB2W!!!!! If you go there and read my stories then your probably awesome! I'm a Roman! I will be seeing my BFF since we were 2 there. I actually named the fake-dead aunt after that. If that's not love I don't know what is! This is special because she moved to Bulgaria 3 years ago, and now moved to Texas. So after camp, I'll be going to South Carolina with her. You probably don't wanna hear about my summer plans, so I'll stop. NOW.
P.S. When I get back, I'll be wanting some responces from my readers, and ideas for both new stories (Harry Potter, iCarly, or Twilight) or ideas for the next few chapters! Goodbye!
LifesAJourney!
PPS: I was thinking of doing my next chapter in Italics, but please tell me if that bothers you, cause then I won't!