As I said, this is almost done and I'll try to post all the chapters tonight. Just to let you guys know, the reason why I've added the rape and that is because War is awful and in the war against the Deatheaters, that's probably what would happen. Also, it adds more depth to Hermione's character. Sorry if it offends anyone. :)

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Chapter Two

School

Bella was sat at the table when Hermione came down. "Hey, how'd you sleep?" Bella asked. Hermione yawned and rubbed her eyes. "That good, huh?" Bella teased. Hermione sighed. "Nightmares." She muttered. Bella's face became concerned. "Oh? Are you okay?" She asked. Hermione nodded. "Now I am." Bella nodded. "Do you want to talk about it?" She asked.

Hermione debated telling her cousin in her head. Bella knew nothing about her being a witch and Hermione had no intention of telling her today. But maybe she could tell her about Ron's death. Finally, she nodded, deciding to tell a variation of the truth.

"I was in a happy relationship a while ago, four months ago in fact. But he was hit by a car. He died. I watched it all happen and there was nothing I could to save him." She told her cousin. Bella gasped. "Wow, I'm so sorry. Who was he?" She asked. Hermione smiled weakly, thinking about her red headed love.

"Ronald Weasley was his name. He was planning to propose to me, his sister told me. He never got the chance, he died before his time." She said, bowing her head in grief. Bella pulled her into a hug. "Gosh, Mione." She muttered. Hermione waved her off. "Lets get to school then." She insisted.

Bella pulled up in the car park, still thinking about Hermione's news. Someone rapped on her window, making Bella jump. She turned to see Edward and Alice Cullen, her best friends, standing there. She smiled and got out off the car. She had dropped Hermione off at reception first. "Hey, guys. My cousin's starting today. The one I told you about." She grinned. Alice squealed a little. "Yes, I get a new best friend." But then she stopped. "Bella? You look a little troubled." Bella shook her head. "Never mind, let's go." She stated, walking away. She didn't notice the look Alice shared with her adopted brother.

"Bella? You look a little troubled." Edward heard Alice say. "Never mind, let's go." Bella told them. 'Enter her head.' Alice thought. Edward subtly nodded. 'Poor, Mione. I can't believe she got together with Ron. He was her best friend; I guess it was inevitable; she did get a sappy look on her face when she talked about him. It must be hard to lose her boyfriend, nearly fiancé, so soon after her parents' own deaths. It's not fair. But she's holding something back. I know it. Her eyes are too haunted. But what?' Edward withdrew from Bella's mind with a quick shocked look. 'Well?' Edward silently sighed. 'She's worried about her cousin. She says that her cousin lost her boyfriend a month after losing her parents, in the same way as well.' He relayed. Alice's face became solemn. Jasper winced as they walked past him and shot a questioning look at them. Edward shook his head. 'Later' He told him, following Bella into English.

Hermione looked down at her new schedule and sighed. It was no where near as interesting as her Hogwarts schedule, but she would have to live with it. Normally she'd probably have Potions with the Slytherins, just to annoy the Gryffindors, followed by Transfiguration and Charms. Then she'd have either a free period or History of Magic. 'Ron would have gone nuts if we had Potions. He always did complain about the fact we had it with the Slytherins.' She thought. She quickly stopped when she winced at the pain of loss. Pulling herself together, she stepped into her first class.

Edward lounged back in his seat next to Bella, who had Alice the other side of her. The two girls were talking animatedly. The teacher got to his feet and drew attention to him. But before he could talk, the door opened and the most beautiful person Edward had ever seen entered the room. Her long, Honey brown curls fell to her waist, her figure was an hourglass and perfectly proportioned, her face was delicate and beautiful. But her eyes were what caught Edward's attention. They were the same shade as Bella's eyes, but looked much, much older than that. She was old before her years.

"Ah, Miss Granger I presume." The teacher cried as Hermione entered the room. Hermione nodded. "Yes sir." The teacher grinned. "Well, then, you can have a seat beside Mr Cullen. But first, why don't you tell us a bit about yourself." She sighed. What could she say? I'm a witch and have been attending a place called Hogwarts, where you learn magic, for the past six years. The wizarding world is just recovering from a war in which my Best Friend was the only one to save us, and I lost my boyfriend and parents to it. Yeah, that would go well. They'd cart her off to the Looney bin. So she settled for something simpler.

"Hi, I'm Hermione Granger. I come from England and lived in London. I attend a boarding school that is shut this year for renovations. My parents recently died in a car accident so I have moved here to live with my Uncle Charlie and my cousin, Bella." With that, Hermione walked to her seat and sat down beside Edward. But he was leaning away from her, a confused and angry look on his pale face, his eyes black.

Edward gasped as Hermione sat next to him. Her scent washed over him. It was ink, parchment and roses. Her blood was appealing to him, more than anyone else's. 'Alice, I've found my singer.' Beside Bella, Alice's eyes widened. Sneakily, Edward tried to read Hermione's mind. 'And, I can't read her mind! I need to hunt, tell our next teacher I was ill.' He asked Alice. Alice nodded swiftly and Edward discretely held his breath all through the lesson.

Hermione frowned as she worked on the lesson. She didn't understand, but tried anyway. Her mind began to wander.

The snow fell lightly in the small garden outside of the Great Hall. A couple were walking in it. It was the Yule Ball and Ron had finally asked Hermione to go with him. She had agreed and Ron had been delighted. There were now taking a small walk in the garden by the light of the half moon. Ron couldn't tear his eyes away from Hermione. Her soft blue dress clung to every curve and her long hair was loose. Hermione sighed, her warm chocolate eyes focused on the grounds as the moonlight shone on the snow.

"It's beautiful isn't it?" She asked. Ron smiled, still looking at her. "Yes. Perfectly beautiful." He replied softly. Hermione turned to see he was looking at her and her breath caught. Ron moved closer and took her hand. "Mione, for years now I have loved you from afar. I have only just worked up the courage to tell you. I love you Hermione Granger." He told her. Hermione smiled. "I love you too. Always have." She replied. Ron pulled her closer and their lips met.

The bell for the next class and Hermione jumped. "Come on, Mione." Bella called. "Gym next." Alice chimed. Bella groaned. "I'll see you later. I have to go." Edward grinned, standing and leaving quickly. Alice and Bella waved at him, while Hermione got lost in her memories of Ron again.

Edward looked at Hermione from the corner of his eye as he worked. She had stopped working ages ago and was now just staring at her work, her eyes unfocussed. Her beautiful face was serene and a soft smile was on her full lips.

The bell went and Hermione jumped. Edward chuckled softly and watched as she packed everything away. When she was finished, Bella was next to her with Alice. "Come on Mione." Bella grinned. Hermione smiled back and stood up. "Gym next." Alice chimed. Bella groaned and her cousin laughed.

"I'll see you later. I have to go." Edward smiled, the hunger clawing at his throat. Alice and Bella grinned and waved at him, but Edward noticed Hermione was lost to her thoughts again.

Edward sped off, leaving Alice with Bella and Hermione. Alice grinned as she thought of Bella in gym. 'I wonder if Hermione's as bad as her cousin in P.E.' Her grin grew and her eyes glittered. Bella caught sight of the glitter. "Uh oh. Alice, what have you got planned?" She groaned. Alice laughed, her laugh like bells. "Oh, my dear Bella, you need to have faith. I was only wondering if your cousin was as good as you in gym." Bella frowned.

"I have no idea." She replied, glancing at her cousin. Hermione didn't respond. She had a far away look in her eyes. "I guess we'll find out." Bella muttered, knowing Alice would hear her.

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