First off I want to thank everyone who has reviewed so far, this is literally the most reviews I have ever gotten for a single story. Also I felt the need to elaborate a bit on what's happening and answer a few questions.

Firstly, while my story is very depressing, it is mostly because I am exaggerating my characters emotions a bit, and the first two chapters have been in a past tense feel. This of course leads up through part of 3rd year where it begins to become present tense and we start seeing things from another perspective.

As for Hermione having a crap life and just taking it, I agree that normally that would not happen. But in this point in time no friends and a near-death experience have made her far more passive than she used to be. She may be the best spell caster of her year, but she is still an 11 year old child who has no friends.

The bullies she has, are actually not many at all, and only a set group of people are out to ruin her life, mostly the Slytherins. Those from other houses who do the same thing are usually older students who believe in blood purity, not only Slytherins turn to the Dark Arts after all. The main students, like Harry, Ron, Neville, and others who are mentioned frequently in the books, simply turn a blind eye to what is happening. They may not hate her, but they won't stick up for her either. As for Neville, he made friends with Harry and Ron, and they are busy with things involving the dark lord.

It's actually a lot like the Marauders and their bullying of young Snape. Sirius and James hated him, Pettigrew was a follower and lackey, and Remus turned a blind eye. Only in this instance there is no Lily to come to the rescue, yet.

What happens is pretty much an Open Secret, everyone knows or suspects but the Teachers, and no one does anything to stop it. I've seen things like that in real life too, so it is highly possible.

At this point I'm probably not making too much sense, but what I'm trying to say is that not everyone actually hates her, but they aren't her friend and wouldn't bother to stick up for her. She is still traumatized by the Troll incident and her months of Isolation because of the Basilisk, but eventually will begin to come out of her shell due to outside influences. (Hint: He shows up in book 3)

Once she does begin to come out of her shell things will begin to change for the better as she will begin to get over those experiences. However there will be at least one more large and painful experience that we have to get through before things REALLY begin to change.

Also, keep in mind the quote 'One day I will exist to them.' it has a large bearing on the future and her actions.

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