Hermione and the Radiant Chaos
Chapter 4
The Vengeful Goddess
On September 1st Hermione woke several hours early. As she rolled over onto her side Hermione gazed at the alarm clock on her nightstand.
5:30 A.M.
Hermione had gotten a mere 2 hours of sleep that night, so busy she had been and so enthused in remembering that she was going to see Harry that sleep hadn't come easy to her. She sighed before she rolled out of her bed tiredly. Her brain was foggy with weariness and she slowly rubbed the sleep out of her burning eyes. After she had cleared her sandy eyes Hermione stood on shaky limbs.
"Snap out of it, I've gone two weeks without sleep, this is nothing." She scolded herself as she stumbled over to her closet.
But it was difficult, no matter what she told herself. Her body shook with exhaustion and she felt as though she was moving through a watery world.
Hermione shook her head to clear the cobwebs out of her mind. She yawned as she pulled out a simple black skirt, and a blue blouse. Hermione dressed, forcing her body to get moving.
After she had gotten dressed for the day Hermione quietly slipped down the hall, and at the closet Hermione pulled her trunk out. It wasn't long before her school supplies were ready and she had taken care of her morning needs.
With a few of the major things that she needed to take care of done Hermione faded into the shadows, and reappeared in an alley in Diagon Alley.
Donning her disguise Hermione entered the alley and to her joy the she heard howls of laughter coming from inside the Ministry of Magic's Entrance in Diagon Alley. Hermione smirked. Apparently there was so many humiliating things occurring in the Ministry that even the silencing charms couldn't handle it all. With an internal smirk Hermione slipped into the main entrance.
It was a small room. A pair of glass doors before her and behind her, and only one thing appeared on the brown bricks that were the walls of the room. A single bronze tube with an opening about five feet from the floor.
"What is your name and reason for being here?" The automated voice asked.
"Nemesis, and I am merely visiting an old friend who works here." Hermione said cheerfully.
Her voice sounded aged, and tired.
"Very well, you will need to submit your wand when you enter the Facility." The voice added as a badge fell from the chute.
A badge dropped down a chute to her.
Nemesis
Visitor
"Thank you." Hermione said with a smile.
With that she entered the ministry of magic.
She didn't have a wand to submit and after they had been assured that she was wandless they allowed her to pass.
While Fudge was suffering from the effects of tacks, fudge and more the wardens of Azkaban were at a loss themselves.
"Warrrrdeeenn....I am your father." A prisoner proclaimed.
A dementor glided by them and the wardens noticed a large 'kick me' sign on its back.
"Wahaha! Ware wa meshia nari!" A prisoner yelled out at a guard.
"You don't know the power of the dark side." Bellatrix hissed in a raged voice at an auror as he passed by her cell.
When the warden's passed Black's former cell their jaws dropped.
"I'll never join you!"
"So be it...Jedi."
Two figures stood in the cell, one looking much like a muggle religious figure and the other was garbed in a black cloak. The cloaked figure brought up his hands and began zapping the poor religious nut.
As it did the images faded.
Another set of images emerged.
A figure with ornate armor stood in the cell. His armor covered his chest and legs. However, his arms and head were bare. An intricate headband wrapped around his forehead, protecting his temples and a beautiful silvery blade was at his hip.
"Beneath the light...Lies Judgement!" The long white haired warrior proclaimed fiercely as he drew his blade and pointed it at the assembled group.
The aurors saw words etched along it's surface.
With that the swordsman vanished.
After the illusions faded the aurors turned to each other.
"Whomever broke Black out...is mocking us too." An older auror said sourly.
"I kinda enjoyed it." A muggleborn auror replied snickering.
"Why?" Another auror asked.
"It's a bunch of pranks, that's all. Completely harmless." The muggleborn said.
While the aurors were being tormented by a flurry of harmless pranks Hermione was trying to force herself not to collapse in laughter at the situation that Fudge was in.
"Is it true that Lucius Malfoy bribed you to stay out of Azkaban?"
"Minister, we have reason to believe that you took Ten Thousand Galleons out of the St. Mungo's fund to further your own political interests." Another reporter added.
"Is it true that you are raising an army of Heliopaths?" A dreamy sounding girl asked.
The entire press corps stopped asking questions for a second as everyone in the room turned to stare at the blonde.
"It's a legitimate question." The little girl defended herself.
"Minister! Is it true-"
"-Thank you, no further questions!" Fudge the bar of fudge yelled and ushered them out of the office as he returned to human.
"It must all be true then!" A reporter decided.
"It must be...Wait, what about the Potter Boy, and Black? Is it true that-?"
"-Absolutely, and We'll find out about Potter since his home records must be kept here in the Ministry!" Another reporter announced.
"What if they aren't?" Luna asked.
Hermione spoke then.
"The records of where Harry Potter lives do not exist. Albus Dumbledore made sure of that."
"Ma'am? What do you know?" A reporter asked eagerly.
"I have little time...However, Harry Potter lives at Number 4 Privet Drive, in Surrey."
The reporters scribbled the address down eagerly.
"Also know that his 'caretakers' are muggles, the nastiest sort you can think of. Oh, make sure you check the closet too."
"The Closet?" Luna asked sharply.
"It was where he lived for the majority of his life, only after the Hogwart's letters did that change." Hermione said miserably.
"And how do you fit into all this?" A reporter from the Prophet asked.
"I am an old woman that doesn't want to see Harry hurt anymore. An old woman that's struggling to ensure that he and those he loves make it through the upcoming darkness. You may call me Nemesis."
Luna stared at Hermione for a long time.
"The goddess of Revenge." Luna said simply.
The other reporters began scribbling down notes furiously.
Hermione smiled faintly.
"You are as sharp as your mother was. I was sorry to hear about her passing."
"Thank you." Luna whispered.
Hermione pulled Luna into a hug gently.
"When the time comes I will be watching out for you too Luna." Hermione whispered.
She then informed the gathered reporters of many a more sins against Fudge. Once she had finished telling the reporters what she wanted them to know, Hermione let Luna go and faded into the shadows.
Once she returned home Hermione smiled and dropped her disguise. Hermione looked about the living room that had been so familiar to her when she had been just a child. The calming cream paint, the furniture, and the Television and VCR off to the side. The blue curtains helped make the room feel relaxing and peaceful and that was one thing that Hermione couldn't underestimate.
"It's almost Eight." Hermione mused as she sat on their navy blue couch.
Hermione's parents were stirring and as their alarm went off Hermione smiled to herself.
"Part one Complete. The goddess has appeared." Hermione whispered.
Half an hour later her parents had made their way downstairs, and made a light breakfast for all of them.
"Hermione Breakfast's ready!" Elaine called.
"Coming Mum!" Hermione replied as she pushed herself off of the couch.
At the table the conversation was light until they started talking about school.
"Hermione dear, please be sure to write to us every day alright?" Elaine asked.
"I promise I'll write whenever I get the chance." Hermione agreed.
I just hope I'll have enough time, even with a time turner or two or three...
It wasn't long until Hermione was urging them to get to the station.
I have to time this perfectly. If I do this right it won't be Ron that Harry will be running into but me instead. If I fail at timing it accurately that's ok too, because I can still get into the compartment that Harry's supposed to take. Second Reality and other realms or not I will not leave Harry's side!
With her Parent's aide Hermione managed to put her massive trunk on a trolley.
"Mum, dad. McGonnagal told me where to go and how to go there. I think I'll be able to handle it from here." Hermione said gently.
Elaine and David smiled weakly before they enveloped her in a hug.
"I love you both so much...Mum and Dad." Hermione said.
"We love you too." Elaine assured her.
"Thanks. Goodbye and I'll be sure to write as soon as I can!" Hermione promised as she pushed the trolley towards her destination of Platform nine and three quarter's.
Once she was near she waited for Harry's appearance.
"Where's are we supposed to go again?" Molly's voice rang out.
It's time!
A black haired youth with emerald green eyes had been making his way towards the group. Hermione knew who he was, she didn't need to see his famous scar. It was him. Her beloved Harry. Her heart pounded as she gazed upon him. For the first time in nearly a thousand years she was looking upon the only one she would ever love once again. Her heart fluttered wildly as she practically ran to intercept him and with that Hermione pushed her trolley towards Harry and blocked him as he tried to make his way to the Weasley family.
"Hey! What do you-" Harry began, his eyes burning intensely.
His face paled as he looked upon her.
"Hey. Sorry I kinda lost control of the trolley." Hermione smiled.
Harry swallowed weakly. Even as he did so Hermione could still see the rage that was in his eyes. A rage caused by a betrayal that she had never caused. Yet, Hermione didn't blame him. He had been deceived after all.
"Uh, that's fine. Now if you'll excuse me..." Harry tried to catch up to the Weasleys.
"That's not very nice! From the look of your cart you're heading to Hogwarts too. Can I come with you? I'm a little nervous crossing the barrier to nine and three quarters." Hermione said.
A flurry of emotion passed over Harry's face.
Hermione made her eyes water slightly as she spoke again.
"Please." She asked pleadingly.
Harry sighed and Hermione could practically see what he was thinking. It was too late for him to meet with the Weasley's now. Hermione had already attached herself to his side, and Ron would be downright hostile towards her should they meet now.
"Alright." Harry agreed tiredly.
"Oh thank you!" Hermione smiled at him brilliantly.
With that the two of them made it to the barrier and crossed it easily.
"Alright, we've made it onto the platform, now I think I'm going to find a compartment." Harry said.
"Okay, let's get one!" Hermione said disarming him instantly.
This is going to be fun after all. He is supposed to 'keep the timeline in place' and I'm here to wreck it. He's got supernatural forces aiding him on that while I have the knowledge and power of a millennia on my side. Plus far more... The supernatural don't have the ability to directly interfere with me since I'm not the vassal of theirs. Nor can they read my mind. I've got more than enough trump cards up my sleeve this time around. Now as soon as Harry's begins to understand that it isn't the same game that he's used to it will become easier for him to accept love once more. But, he will need to learn the truth first. He's being used, and I'm not going to let that happen!
The two of them struggled to enter the train before a couple of red headed twins offered their help.
"Yeah...Please." Harry panted as he tried to push his trunk onto the train.
"I'd like that." Hermione groaned as she pushed against her trunk.
The duo easily lifted their trunks onto the train.
"There-"
"-You are."
"Thank you." Hermione smiled at them as Harry ostentatiously wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Not a problem missy." One of the two said.
"Yeah, thanks, you guys were a life saver." Harry said.
"Or at least close enough." Hermione grinned at them.
Fred and George smiled at Hermione.
"We do that."
"You two kiddies better find a compartment here shortly." A twin added.
"We'll do that." Harry promised.
"Do you have any suggestions?" Hermione asked.
"Well, Ickle Ronniekins is going to be looking for Harry Potter-"
"-So if I was you I'd find a compartment closest to the 'Claws."
"Why's that?" Hermione asked.
"If you sit near the smart kids-"
"-Ron won't come near you-"
"-He hates to work." They finished.
Hermione's nose wrinkled.
"That's terrible! I don't know if I want to meet him then." Hermione added.
"You must-"
"-Have-"
"-A work ethic then." They added.
Hermione nodded.
"That's right! I plan to be the best witch I can be!" Hermione declared.
"Atta girl." One of the twins smiled at her.
"Thanks."
After their discussion Harry and Hermione made their way to a compartment and after they managed to get their trunks in Hermione stealthily put up several charms to keep Ron away.
I don't hate you Ron. But it doesn't mean that I like you either.
"Oh! I just realized! I haven't introduced myself!" Hermione exclaimed.
"My name is Hermione Granger, and you are?" Hermione asked.
"I'm...Harry Potter." Harry replied.
"It's nice to meet you!" Hermione shook his hand before she spoke again.
"I don't know if you are looking for a friend or not but...Can I be your friend?" Hermione asked in a hesitant voice.
Hermione placed a large inflection of fear of rejection in her voice. When she spoke she had asked the question in a tiny voice.
Harry looked at her for a long moment, emotions vividly flashing in his eyes.
"Alright." Harry said after a long moment.
She was one step closer to her beloved Harry once again and this time she wasn't going to lose him.
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Word Count 2784.
The Goblins, and more upcoming shortly!
But for now Hermione has seen her love once more. One she has longed for for a thousand years.
The 'Goddess of Revenge' has been awoken.....(Her name is in greek)
Oh btw, a new set of challenges have popped up in CH 5! the 'Wahaha! Ware wa meshia nari!' Quote and the armored warrior who announced 'Beneath the Light lies Judgement!" Can anyone figure them out? I think those two will be harder to figure out. But it is a video game related set of characters.