Chapter 16

Grimmauld place was a nice change of setting for Harry and Hermione, Harry had invited Remus and Tonks to stay with them but they had politely declined. They were clearly wanting to spend 'alone time' together Hermione had joked. So they were making the most of it. Today was the day that Hermione was going to confront her past.

"Ready for this?" Harry asked

"Not even a little bit. Come on let's go" Hermione said walking towards the door.

"Just remember I'm by your side the entire time" Harry said taking her hand

The journey to Hermione's old neighbourhood wasn't very long and took less than an hour via train. Hermione was directing Harry to an old park where her tormentors were most likely to be.

They reached the gates of the park and Hermione saw her tormentor. Easily bigger and fouler mouthed but it was her none the less. She stopped dead at the gates. Hermione was taking a few deep breaths. "You can do this" she whispered to herself.

Harry didn't push her forward he knew she would have to do this at her own pace. Hermione slowly began to move into the park and went over to a bench and sat down where she knew Alice would see her. Harry sat down next to her and she grasped his hand.

"You ok?" He asked

Hermione shook her head for yes and then they waited. It only took a few minutes for Alice to notice them and walked over

"Well look what the cat dragged in" She said walking towards them.

"Alice" Hermione whispered

"Haven't seen you round her for a while what's matter we all too good for you now?" She mocked. Hermione didn't say anything.

Alice smiled and turned to Harry

"Who's the geek?" She asked. Harry was about to respond when Hermione stood up. No one insulted her Harry.

"His name is Harry" She said confidently

"Look who got her voice back. What's the matter bookworm teaching the geek to read?" She said before laughing

"Actually I was showing him the neighbourhood full of delinquents who are so stupid those basic comprehension skills are above them" She said smiling

"What did you say to me bookworm?" Alice asked getting angry

"You heard full well what I said you pompous bitch. Tell me does it give you self satisfaction to ruin the lives of others does it give you happiness? Joy? Pleasure? No I didn't think so. I'm not here looking for you to return to your old ways because I won't stand for it anymore. You tried to take away my childhood. I'm here today to tell you that you failed" Hermione said before turning and walking away

Alice swung her arm in an attempt to punch Hermione but Harry caught her fist dead

"Here's a free piece of advice. Don't even attempt that" he spat throwing her fist back to her side.

Hermione turned and saw what had happened. She walked up to Alice and got in her face "You think that makes you clever? Hitting me whilst my back is turned. Walk away Alice you don't know who you're messing with"

Hermione went to walk away before turning around once more "And my name is Hermione!"

The two of them left the park leaving a very shocked and embarrassed Alice basking in her own failure they young couple left the park and Hermione threw her into Harry's arms kissing him

"Thank you for making me do that you have no idea how good that felt" She said between kisses.

Harry smiled. He was glad that Hermione was able to put that part of her life behind her.

"Right come on then time to face your past as well" Hermione said pulling back and taking his hand

Harry was just as nervous as Hermione these people were the tormenters of his childhood but what was worse he had to live with them. Hermione was on the war path.

The both went under the invisibility cloak as they walked onto privet drive. Safety was important after all.

They approached the door and Hermione slipped out of the cloak but told Harry to stay close.

She knocked on the door and Petunia came to the door

"Hello can I help you?" She asked

"I hope so my car has broken down at the top of the road and I need to phone the mechanic could I possibly borrow your phone?" Hermione asked as sweetly as possible.

"Of course wont you come in" Petunia replied ushering her into the house. Harry followed her in and was careful to avoid touch with anything.

She walked into the living room and Vernon looked at her confused

"Who are you?" He asked pompously

"Forgive me I should have introduced myself my name is Hermione Granger, I believe that you know my boyfriend. His name is Harry Potter"

Vernon's face went red

"You're one of them! Out Get out of my house!" He roared

Harry pulled his cloak off which startled them both

"YOU! What the hell do you think you're doing here!" He roared

"Retribution if you want to call it that" He simply said.

"How dare you speak to him in that way after the way you treated him what kind of sick human beings treat an innocent child in such a way. I'm forced to ask you both mentally ill?" Hermione shrieked

Petunia was outraged

"Innocent? He is not innocent he is a freak of nature! We didn't ask to know him we didn't ask to bring him into our home!"

Hermione wasn't backing down

"And you think because of that you had the right to abuse him physically and mentally! He's your family!" She yelled

Vernon went to push Hermione out of his house but Harry had his wand pointed at him in a flash

"Don't" He said

"You... You can't do magic outside of school" He said wearily

Harry smiled

"Your right actually uncle but fortunately I know someone who can do magic which is undetectable"

Harry smiled before calling out loud

"Dobby! Myself and Hermione are in danger!"

Vernon and petunia both found themselves stuck to the wall wordlessly and gagged by cloth. The little elf appeared in the room

"None shall hurt Harry Potter and his hermy!" he said angrily. Harry placed a hand on his shoulder

"Thank you my friend" He said Dobby smiled at him.

"I'm going to give you a chance to apologise for everything that you did to me for 11 years. Either that or face the consequences" Dobby removed the gags but Vernon wasn't backing down

"Why we would apologise for a freak like you! We brought you into our homes out of the goodness of our hearts!"

Hermione took a piece of paper out her bag.

"Except it's not your house is it? Lily paid the deposit on the house and then lent you the rest of the money to buy the house. Under the terms of the deed Lily Potter is the sole owner of this house" She said

"But she's dead!" Petunia yelled

"Yes, and in accordance with her last will and testament any and all belongings were left to me in her will. This house belongs to me"

Vernon and petunia both were stunned into silence

"I tried to offer you retribution but now you've sealed your own fate. Pack your stuff I am evicting you. You have 28 days to be out or else I shall be forced to bring in muggle police to remove you. Goodbye Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia. It's been a pleasure" Harry said as Dobby released the restraints.

"We'll show ourselves out" Hermione said walking out of the house leaving a very shocked Vernon and Petunia sat on the floor

Outside the house Harry was waiting for Hermione

"Feel better?" She asked

"I will do in time" He smiled before turning to Dobby

"Dobby could you take us home please?" He asked.

The little elf smiled and apparated them back to Grimmauld Place.

Authors Note:

Hey guys sorry that my chapters are becoming a bit shorter I make a point of never posting a chapter unless it over 1000 words don't worry though I have much more to write so you wont be missing out!