Pure Mudblood

A/N Well I have to admit last chapter was very mean to you. I didn't describe what the people look like. I am deeply sorry so in this you will know! Thanks to all my reviewers. I am so grateful for your support. Well enjoy!

Disclaimer: I'm not sick anymore! I can go outside! (I own nothing)

Chapter 17: Running Away And Brooms

Hermione gaped at her parents.

No! They can't do this to me!

"I have a boyfriend!" shouted Hermione. That was one thing her parents weren't expecting. Her mother's eyes widened.

"Honey I know this is difficult but its your duty," said Hermione's father.

"My duty? How could you force this on me?" asked Hermione disgusted. She had always been against arranged marriages.

I mean what kind of parents would make their child marry someone they didn't want to! Oh yeah I forgot my parents would!

Hermione burst into tears and ran up into her room, pushing Julie and Andrew aside as she went.

Hermione threw herself onto her bed. Her hands and pillow were drenched with tears. She whipped them away and got out her wand and locked the door.

Hermione thought about having Julie as a mother-in-law. She was pretty and kind with brown hair with hints of grey. Her eyes were grey but not a cold grey but a warm grey. And as for Andrew, he had a large beer belly and was balding but there was warmth and confidence in his face.

And Michael. As much as Hermione wanted to hate him it was hard. Though he had scowled at her he was very cute. He had long brown locks and captivating hazel eyes. He seemed warm and inviting.

She heard her mother knocking on the door angrily. Hermione ignored her.

"Hermione open this door! You're acting very immaturely! You are upsetting Julie and Andrew. Why can't you just accept your future and make the most of it?" said Hermione's mother angrily.

'Just sod off! I hate you!" shouted Hermione back. She couldn't believe that her parents would do this to her. And why would they tell her now!

Hermione knew what she had to do. She turned around and grabbed her old Hogwarts trunk. She stuffed it with all her clothes and books. She stuffed her wand in her pocket then grabbed her birthday presents and cards and put it in another small carry bag.

She grabbed Crookshanks out of his basket and put him in his travel cage. Then she took her car keys of the bedside table and unlocked the door. She rushed downstairs and out the door.

She threw open the back car doors and threw her things in. Then she grabbed Crookshanks cage and slid into the drivers seat.

She turned the engine on then backed out of the driveway. Mrs Granger come out of the front door just to see Hermione speed away.

Hermione drove and drove. She looked in the rear vision mirror. Something purple in the back seat caught her eye. The Conversation Crystal was glowing.

Hermione pulled over onto a curb then got out and picked up the crystal ball. She looked into it and Harry's familiar face came into view. Hermione smiled. But the smile didn't last long. Harry looked very wary.

"Hey Hermione! Happy Birthday. Um I know this is a bit short noticed but I need you to come quickly to 12 Grimmauld Place. It's urgent. A message from Dumbledore. Please come quick. And also…Hermione are you ok?" asked Harry. Hermione explained. Harry gasped.

"Oh my god I'm so sorry! Are you ok?"

"Yeah I'm fine. You don't mind if I stay with you?"

"Of course I don't!"

"Ok I'll be there as quick as I can," said Hermione. Harry smiled and his face faded away until the crystal was back to its normal clear self.

Hermione arrived at 12 Grimmauld Place half an hour later. She parked in the street and knocked on the door. Harry opened the door. He smiled at her then beckoned her in.

She smiled back. He led her into the kitchen where the Dumbledore, Ron, Mr & Mrs Weasley, Tonks, Lupin, Mundungus, Mad eye, Hagrid, a wizard Hermione didn't recognise, Snape, McGonagal and the rest of the order sat. There was someone else sitting there in the shadows. The person came into the light. It was Draco.

Hermione's heart froze.

Draco! What's he doing here? What am I going to tell him?

She smiled weakly at him then sat down next to Harry and Ron.

"What's going on Dumbledore?" asked Mad Eye breaking the silence. Dumbledore frowned at him.

"I have some rather grim news," Dumbledore began, "Voldemort has declared war on Hogwarts. He has gathered an army of Death Eaters, Trolls and Dementors and is now heading towards Hogwarts. This may be the only chance for Harry to kill Voldemort. The prophecy has foretold that Harry is the only one who can kill him. We have three days to gather all the aurors and any powerful witches and wizards to come to Hogwarts and fight along side us. Hagrid will go and gather the giants who are on our side."

The whole room sat in silence still taking it in. Hermione noticed Harry had gone quite green.

Oh my god. Voldemort wants to destroy Hogwarts! And I'm part of the defence! What if we lose? What if we fail? What if Harry fails! I don't know what to do anymore.

"What are we going to do?" asked Mrs Weasley shakily, "I can assure you Dumbledore I will not let Ron, Harry or Hermione go to war against Voldemort! They are only children!"

"Mum I'm 18!" said Ron angrily.

"I'm afraid we have no choice but to have Harry with us. He alone hold the key," said Dumbledore gravely.

"Well if Harry's going so am I!" cried Ron.

"And if Ron and Harry are going I'm going too!" said Hermione bravely though that's not what she felt inside. Then Draco did something no one would have expected.

"If Hermione's going I'm going too!"

He smiled at Hermione and Hermione smiled back. Mrs Weasley sighed.

"We will head to Hogwarts tonight. Brooms are available and we will fly in about 10 minutes," said Dumbledore promptly. Hermione turned to Harry and smiled. He returned the smile weakly.

He looked a bit sick. Hermione grabbed his hand and squeezed it trying to comfort him.

Dumbledore left the room for a moment and the whole room erupted into talk. Mr and Mrs Weasley were arguing.

Draco came and sat near Hermione. She embraced him.

"I missed you," he whispered into her ear. Shivers went down her spine.

"I missed you to," she replied. They kissed then sat down as Dumbledore returned with about 20 Comet broomsticks.

Everyone grabbed one and headed outside. One by one Dumbledore muttered a spell and to make them invisible. Then Dumbledore climbed onto a broom. Hermione couldn't help but think how ridiculous Dumbledore looked on a broom.

"Follow me and stick close together," he shouted then he kicked off the ground. The whole group followed. Hermione was last to kick off.

Oh fuck I'm never going to be able to do this! Why couldn't we just apparate into the forbidden forest!

Hermione screamed as she kicked of the ground. At first she went slowly and bumpy but she eventually got used to it.

After about 10 minutes Hermione was flying like a natural. She soared through the air. Hermione couldn't believe it! She was actually enjoying this!

20 minutes later Hermione wasn't enjoying it. Icy winds tore at her body. Her hands were about to fall off and she had goose bumps everywhere. She now wished she'd worn a jumper.

Finally she caught a glimpse of the Hogwarts castle. It was good to be home.

Well that's the end of the chapter! I hope you enjoyed it. The chapter after the next is the war so I hope your looking forward to it! Thanks again to my reviewers. I couldn't have written this story without you. You always encourage me and make me a better writer. wipes away a tear Sorry I'm getting a bit corny and emotional now. Well thanks again! Now all you have to do is review again! Lol! Enjoy:-D