Chap 3
- Hermione POV -
- Dream -
The battle raged around me. People I knew fell at the hands of death eaters whilst death eaters fell at the hands of people I knew.
"What have we got here? A filthy, little mudblood," a voice behind me sneered. I turned sharply, wand raised and came face to face with Lucius Malfoy.
"Can't you come up with anything better Malfoy?" I hissed. He fired a spell at me but I dodged and quickly returned fire. We were soon locked in a heated battle.
He caught me with a quick slicing curse before I hit him with Reducto. He was flung into a tree and knocked unconscious. I bound him and put an anti-apparation field around him. I turned just in time to watch in horror as Dean fell to the killing curse followed by Susan Bones
- End Dream -
I woke up and let out a short scream. I looked around the room and noticed Leah, Bella, Sue and Kim still asleep. I carefully got out of my sleeping bag and walked outside. I wiped the sweat from my forehead and rested my arms on the porch railing. I carefully lifted the sleeves of my shirt and ran my hands over the many scars that marred my tanned skin. One that stuck out to me was the words I Must Not Tell Lies that were etched into my hand thanks to Umbridge.
I felt a shiver go down my spine and I knew it was my magic telling me that someone was watching me. I shook it off and sat on the porch swing with my legs pulled up to my chest. I swung gently back and forth on the seat, rested my head on my knees and let myself cry.
- Sam POV -
The boys and I were in wolf form and we were patrolling around La Push and just into Forks when I felt like I was going to be sick.
"You ok Sam?" Jake asked through our mind link. The boys all stopped what they were doing and focused on me.
"Yea. I just felt really sick and my chest started to hurt," I put two and two together and realised Hermione must be in pain.
"Jared, Paul. Come with me. I need to check on Mione. The rest of you keep on patrolling. Call if you need anything," I said before I took off running with the boys following. I was at Bella's house in a few minutes and I sat down hidden by the bushes. I could hear four people breathing gently and deeply indicating they were asleep but the fifth person was breathing shallowly and quickly. Hermione soon walked out of the house and rested her arms on the railing.
"She looks even more gorgeous in the moonlight," I said softly to myself even though the boys could hear me. I saw them smiling in their heads.
We all watched as Hermione lifted her sleeves and ran her hands up and down her arms.
"Wonder why she is doing that," Paul said curiously.
"Maybe she is cold," Jared said.
"No she has scars," I thought back to earlier and remembered that I had seen a few sticking out from under her shirt and I also felt the raised skin on her back when she cried on me today.
I growled at the thought of someone hurting my imprint and resisted the urge to race over to her when she sat on the porch swing and cried.
We watched for a few hours before one of the boys howled. Hermione stood up sharply and walked off the porch and headed towards the woods. Jared and Paul backed away slowly trying not to make to much noise.
"She's gunna see you. You do know that right?" Jared asked me when I didn't start walking away. I nodded my head and indicated that they should go find the boys. They ran off just as Hermione made it to the edge of the forest.
She walked through some shrubs just as I lay down and rested my head on my paws in a position that I hoped didn't seem threatening. She walked through the shrubs in front of me and stopped. I expected her to run away but she just stood firm. She slowly brought her hand out and I knew she was waiting for me to make the first move. I slowly crawled my way over to her. I gave her plenty of time to walk away. When I reached her, I butted her hand with my head and licked it.
Hermione bent down to my level and smiled. She rubbed my ears and I couldn't help but let out a growl of approval. The boys were going to give me shit for this later but I didn't care.
"Shouldn't you be with your pack? It isn't safe to be a lone wolf," she whispered to me. She walked over to a fallen log and sat down. I walked over to her and rested my head in her lap.
"You look like a friend of mine. A bit larger but still quite similar. He's dead now. As a matter of a fact, most of my good friends are dead now," Hermione whispered. I whimpered softly and rubbed my nose against her stomach.
"I am going crazy. I'm telling a wolf my story," Hermione laughed sarcastically and softly. "Your eyes though. They make you seem human."
We sat there for a little while with Hermione just rubbing my head and me occasionally nuzzling her stomach. I felt more raised scar tissue and lifted her shirt slightly with my nose.
"You looking at my scar boy?" Hermione said. She lifted her shirt slightly more and I got a full view of the scar. It ran down her stomach starting at her right breast and ending at her left hip. I rubbed my nose on it and smiled when Hermione giggled.
"Your nose is cold. I bet you're wondering how that happened," I cocked my head and she continued "well, in my fifth year of school, someone tried to kill me."
I growled in anger but stopped when Hermione patted my head.
"It's ok boy. He's dead now," I felt some satisfaction at that so I barked once. Hermione laughed and it felt wonderful to make her smile.
"You know, it's almost like you can understand me," Hermione said thoughtfully.
"Well, I'd better go. The other girls will be waking up soon," Hermione said as the sun began to rise. In the morning sunlight her hair seemed to have blonde in it and it looked wonderful. She smiled at me and stood up. I whimpered at the loss of contact and she turned back to me. She bent down and looked me in the eye.
"I'll probably be back tomorrow. The nightmares always wake me up. Maybe I'll see you then," She said before she pressed a kiss to my muzzle and walked out of the forest. I howled in joy and watched as she walked inside before running back to La Push.
Once I reached my home I phased back and headed straight for the shower. Once I was showered and dressed I decided to take a walk to clear my head. I walked down to the cliffs and sat there looking out at the water.
My mind began to drift back to mine and Hermione's conversation. Why would someone want to kill her?
My phone started to go off in my pocket so I pulled it out and saw Jake's name flash across the screen.
"Speak," I said.
"Hey Dude. Where are you?" Jake asked.
"I'm up at the cliffs. Why, what's up?" I asked him.
"Just wondering. We have a meeting soon and none of us saw you last night. Just wanted to remind you," Jake said.
"Thanks Jake. I'll be there soon," I said. I stood up and back up the beach and from the beach to Billy's house.
"Did you have fun last night?" Jared asked with a smirk as I walked into the room.
"Yep. She spoke to me for hours," I said.
"But? You're leaving something out Sam," Harry said to me.
"She told me I remind her of a friend of hers who is dead now. She then went on to say that most of her good friends are dead," I said.
"Shit!" Quil said. The boys all nodded and I knew I had to continue.
"Also, she is covered in scars. There is one that slices her stomach in half. She said that some tried to kill her in her fifth year of school," I growled. I heard some of the other boys growl along with Charlie and Billy.
"Who would want to kill Hermione?" Embry asked.
I shook my head but it just made me more curious.
- Hermione POV -
I walked into the house and into the kitchen and started making breakfast. I heard footsteps and knew at least one person was up. I turned and saw Sue walking into the kitchen rubbing her eyes.
"Morning Hermione," She said before yawning.
"Morning Sue. Please call me Mione. My full name is too much of a mouthful," I said with a smile. I turned back to the pancakes I was cooking when I saw an owl coming towards the house.
"Sue, would you mind taking over for a second? I have to go to the bathroom," I said. Sue nodded and took the spatula off me before I raced upstairs. I opened my bedroom window and a gorgeous black owl swooped in. I handed it some biscuits and took the letters before it flew away.
I opened the first letter and smiled.
My dearest Mya;
I heard what that ass wipe did to you but please; keep your beautiful head up. Ron is a total jackass that never deserved you.
I went and visited Harry and Ginny and they informed me that you had gone to stay in America with your uncle and cousin. Please be careful. I couldn't bare to lose my little sister.
I'd better go - my girl is demanding my attention. I'm sorry this letter is short - I will send a more detailed one soon. If you ever need anything, send me an owl and I'll (we'll) be there in a flash.
Love Draco (and Luna) xoxo
I put Draco's note down and picked up the second one.
Tesoro;
I heard about Ron and don't worry, Drake and I have had some fun. I hope everything is ok. Just remember that you were way too good for him. You are for more intelligent and your beauty could move mountains.
Ginny and Harry have informed me that you are in the US and I'm sure Drake has said this but if you need anything, drop me a line.
Nona and Mama say hello and they wish you would come visit. Nona said she promises to make you all your favourite foods when you visit (she never does that for me - proof that she loves you more).
Well Cara, I will end this letter here by saying that no matter what, I love you and that you are so much better without his ugly ass dragging you down.
Love you Tesoro
Blaise xoxo
I put the letter down and wiped the tears from my eyes. Blaise and I had become closer during our seventh year when he turned to the light side and fought with me. He was my partner on a lot of missions and I found myself smiling when he called me Tesoro and cara. Tesoro meant "darling" in Italian and Cara meant "dear". It had been so long since he had called me that.
I put the letters under my pillow and stood up. I scooped my long hair up into a bun on the top of my head and walked back downstairs. I walked into the kitchen and found all the girls awake and sitting at the dining room table.
"How did you sleep Mione?" Bella asked when she saw me.
"Alright. I had a short nightmare but that's it," I said. I took over the pancake making. We talked and joked whilst eating and I felt my tense muscles relaxing. We just started to clean up when Bella had a clumsy moment and fell, smashing three glasses at the same time.
I rushed to her side and picked up her arm gently. She had some glass shards stuck in her arm and I didn't want to try and pull them out.
"Ok. Come on Bells. We need to head to the hospital. Put some pressure on it and let's go," I instructed. Kim handed Bella a towel and she wrapped it around her arm. We walked out to the cars after I had locked up the house. Leah drove Bella and me whilst Kim and Sue followed us. We arrived at the hospital quickly and Bella was immediately whisked away.
"Girls, why don't you head down to La Push and tell everyone what's happened? Bells and I will be fine," Sue said. We nodded and walked back out to the car.
- Sam POV -
We were eating the breakfast that Billy had made when we heard a car pull up before quickly driving away. A knock was heard at the door and Jake went to get it. He soon came rushing back in dragging Hermione whose hands were covered in blood.
"Shit! Mione are you ok?" Charlie asked as he jumped up from the table.
"I'm fine. The blood isn't mine. Bella had a clumsy moment and is now up at Forks Hospital," Hermione said calmly. She walked over to the sink and started washing the blood away.
"Is she ok?" Jake asked desperately. He had been complaining that his arm was hurting but the pain wasn't too intense.
"Yea. Just some glass shards from where she fell and broke some cups. She's ok. I didn't want to pull them out at home in case I caused nerve damage. She should only need a few stitches. Sue is still with her," Hermione said as she sat down on the empty seat next to Seth.
"Only Bella would fall during breakfast and get glass in her arm," Charlie said with a fond smile. I knew he was worried but he seemed to trust Hermione's judgment.
'Didn't you get time to change?" Paul said with a smart-ass grin. Hermione looked down at her clothes and laughed.
"Nope. Bells did her arm and we sort of just left straight away," Hermione said with a smile. She then yawned and Seth indicated for her to rest her head on his shoulder. She did and smiled up at him. I felt slightly jealous at that action and I knew the boys noticed.
"Any nightmares?" Charlie asked.
"Just one. It wasn't too bad," Hermione said before yawning again. All of us could tell she was lying but no one was game to argue with her.
"How did you get here Mione? You can't drive," Charlie commented.
"Leah dropped me off. She's gone home to get changed and Kim is with her," Mione said.
"How come you can't drive?" Jared asked.
"I can drive in England. I can't drive here though. Mind you, I don't know if I want to considering you drive on the wrong side of the road here," Hermione said with a grin.
This started an argument between Hermione and Jared about who drives on the wrong side of the road. The argument continued for a while until Bella and Sue walked into the house. Jake raced over to Bella and hugged her tightly.
"I'm ok. Just needed to get some glass fragments removed and had to get 5 stitches," Bella said nonchalantly.
"Hey Mione, what is this?" Seth asked. We all swung around and noticed him holding her hand up. He seemed to be examining it carefully and we were all intrigued.
"Just a scar," Hermione said quickly. She tried to pull her sleeve down but Seth was persistent.
"I must not tell lies," He murmured. "Why is this carved into your hand?"
Mione sighed and said "It was a form of punishment at school. We had this teacher who was quite insane and this was her form of detention."
"That's barbaric! Why wasn't she reported?" Bella asked. I felt so angry that someone had carved words in my imprint's arm that I began to shake. It must have been happening for a while for it to scar deeply.
"Because Bella, she was the chief secretary of the head of the school's governors. Who would he have believed - a bunch of disobedient kids or his favourite girl?" Mione said bitterly.
"She should have been arrested," I said strongly and angrily.
"She is now serving a lifetime prison sentence for assault, attempted murder and murder," Hermione said.
"Damn," Paul said effectively breaking the tension that had mounted in the room.
Charlie's phone started ringing and he answered quickly.
"Who is this?" He asked.
"How can I help you Mr. Malfoy?" He asked and Hermione's head whipped up from Seth's shoulder. She jumped out of her seat and raced over to him.
"She is standing right beside me. Here she is," He said. He handed the phone to Hermione who squealed and raced into another room.
- Hermione POV -
"Hey Babe," I said into the phone.
"Hey gorgeous," Draco drawled.
"Isn't it like 2 am in England?" I asked him as I sat on the lounge.
"It is worth it. How are you?" He asked.
"I've been better. My nightmares have been getting slightly worse which sucks. How are you? How's Luna?" I asked.
We talked for a while longer before Draco yawned and I told him goodnight. I promised to get my own phone soon and that I would call him. I hung up and smiled. I walked back into the kitchen where everyone was seated. I handed Uncle Charlie his phone and returned to my seat next to Seth.
"So I'm assuming Draco is a friend," Uncle Charlie said.
"One of my best. We have only been friends for a few years but we are close. His mum has practically adopted me as her own," I explained.
"How did he get my number?" Charlie asked.
"I have no idea. Maybe he went and asked mum for it," I replied.
Uncle Charlie nodded before turning back to his conversation. I let my head rest on Seth's shoulder again and found myself smiling contently as the boys joked and laughed around the table. I was reminded of the numerous dinners and celebrations at the Weasley's house or at Grimmauld.
"Hey Bells, do you have school tomorrow?" I asked after a while.
"Yep unfortunately. Which reminds me that I have to finish my history homework," Bella said.
"We should probably be heading home. Thanks for letting me crash here last night Billy. Come on girls," Uncle Charlie said. We stood up and waved goodbye to the boys and followed Uncle Charlie to the cruiser.
"Uncle Charlie, could we please stop at the shops on the way home? I need to pick up some stuff," I asked softly. Uncle Charlie nodded and when we passed into Forks, we pulled into the general store.
As Bella and I were wondering down the aisles, I heard a few voices call out Bella's name. We both turned and noticed a group of guys and girls walking towards us.
"Hey Bella," One said. She wrapped Bella in a hug as the others caught up. Three of the four boys were starring at me like dogs in heat.
"Guys, this is my cousin Hermione. Hermione, these are my friends Jess, Lauren, Mike, Eric, Taylor, Ben and Angela," Bella said.
I shook hands with them and cringed as Mike kissed the back of my hand.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all," I said as I pulled my hand from Mike's.
"Are you going to be attending Forks High?" Eric asked hopefully.
"No I'm not. I graduated from school two years ago," I said. Relief flooded through me when I said that.
"Oh," Eric said as his face fell.
"So, where did you move from? I can tell you're from Britain," Angela said.
"I lived just outside of London and I went to a boarding school in Scotland," I explained.
"Wow. I've always wanted to go to England. I hear there is some gorgeous architecture there," Angela said.
"There sure is. There are a lot of castle ruins which are so much fun to explore, especially if you like history," I explained with a grin. Angela seemed like someone I could get along well with. We talked a little longer before Uncle Charlie called us over. We said goodbye and Bella told them she'd see them tomorrow. We finished our shopping and headed home.
Bella went up to her room to finish her homework and I walked out to the front porch with a book. I sat on the porch swing and started swinging as I read. To normal muggles, the book was Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen but it was actually Hogwarts: A History Revised Edition.
I sat on the porch swing reading but slammed my book shut when I reached a particular chapter. The chapter was entitled The Golden Trio. I couldn't stand to read about Ron. I felt tears well in my eyes and before I could push them down, they streamed down my face like a river. I picked up my book and walked inside quickly bypassing Uncle Charlie and raced up to my room.
I threw myself onto my bed and hugged my pillow to my chest as I cried.
"Stupid Ron," I whispered to myself softly. I heard a slight pecking on my window and turned. Pig was pecking impatiently at my window holding a letter. I opened up the window and let the surprisingly calm owl in. He landed on my desk and stuck out his leg. I grabbed the letter and handed him some treats before he gently nibbled my finger and flew off. I noticed my name scrawled in Ron's messy handwriting and without even looking at it, I tore it up and threw it in the bin.
"Hey Mya, you ok?" Bella asked as she walked into my bedroom. She noticed my tears and walked over to the bed and hugged me. I rested my head on her shoulder and sighed.
"I've been better. This whole Ron thing is screwing with my brain," I said.
"Let's head up to Port Angeles. They have a great bookstore that I know you will love," Bella said and I smiled gratefully. I wiped my tears away and stood up.
"Well, let me get dressed then we can go," I said. Bella kissed my cheek and walked out. I walked over to my wardrobe and threw on a pair of jeans and one of Harry's long sleeved Quidditch jersey's with the Gryffindor lion on it and his name on the back. I threw on some thongs (flip-flops) and grabbed my handbag before walking out of my room. I looped arms with Bella and we walked out to her car.
Hey guys. Pretty crappy ending and for that I am sorry. I may not be able to update now until after August 11. I am about to sit my trial HSC and I have a big assignment due soon. I'm terribly sorry but I hope this is ok. At least I didn't leave you with a cliff-hanger. I'll get started on chap 4 ASAP.