Present- Susan

Susan didn't know what to do. She just kept pacing the spot that Harry had disappeared. She had just used a spell she had specifically been told not to use, accidentally. Sure, the spell she had been trying to use was also not supposed to be used but at least she knew what that one did. She wasn't sure what the spell she had used even did. She just remembered it had been in the same book as the spell that had been used on Hermione. She knew at the very least that Harry and Hermione were somewhere in time, since the book the spells originated from was called Kronos's Revenge and all those spells had to do with time. Susan knew that she couldn't go to any of her colleagues because if she did so, she would be locked up in Azkaban right on the spot for even memorizing how to do those spells. She was only supposed to know what they did not how to do them. Then she realized something. She should go find the last member of the famed Golden Trio, he would help her figure out what happened to his friends without outing her to the Ministry, she knew it. Susan felt bad though that she couldn't just go and tell her Aunt what had happened. She was an adult now and had to figure it out without the help of the person who had taken care of her all her life. So, with a new resolve Susan set off to find Ronil Weasley, no that wasn't his name, Rubeus Weasley, no that was the COMC Professor's first name, Ronaldo Weasley, well it was close enough. Susan set off to find Ronaldo Weasley's abode. She went to the wizard directory, which had been where she was headed what felt like ages ago though had only been like half an hour. She had wanted to hold a surprise party for her friend Hannah's birthday, however she did not know where her friend lived. It didn't matter now since she was busy trying not to be accused of murdering the Wizarding Worlds' Savior. She found it quickly before going over to the Fireplace. She grabbed the Floo Powder.

"The Burrow," She shouted throwing the powder in. She really hoped that their Floo wasn't warded. She hated being smashed up against an invisible wall until someone let her in. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened.

"Hello," She called hoping someone was home. A girl who looked a little younger than her that Susan recognized as Ginny Weasley walked over to the fireplace.

"Who are you looking for?" Ginny asked.

"I'm here to see Ronaldo Weasley," Susan said, and Ginny burst out laughing.

"Oh, wow Ronaldo, that's great. Hey, Ron, there is a girl here to see you." Ginny called walking away still laughing. Susan sighed, and waited for Ron to show up, hopefully letting her out. Said male entered the room and went over to her.

"What do you need?" He asked, looking at her confused. "Something with the Ministry I'm guessing."

"No, it's about Harry." Susan said vaguely, she didn't want to explain in such an uncomfortable position.

"Harry?" Ron said concerned, releasing the ward immediately. "Did something happen to him?"

Susan came tumbling out of the fireplace a little disgruntled. She stood up and dusted herself off.

"I think he's lost in time." Was all Susan said not wanting to go more into detail on how he got there. She felt incredibly bad about what happened. What was she supposed to say?

"Hold on, lost in time? Bloody hell that sounds just like him, what exactly was he doing? Messing with time turners again? What about Hermione?" Ron asked talking fast.

"Hermione is… also lost in time." Susan said.

"What?! How did both of my friends get lost in time and leave me here. That sounds super fun. I bet they're meeting some cool people." Ron said shaking his head.

"You're interested in historical figures?" Susan asked.

"Yeah, like Gertie Keddie." Ron said. Susan looked at him weirdly.

"The person who invented quidditch?" Susan asked.

"Exactly,"

"I don't think they went quite that far back. At least I don't think Hermione did. The spell she was hit with sent her to the time of the last incarnation of her soul mate, so unless her soulmate hasn't been incarnated for 900 years we shouldn't be too worried about her. It's Harry that I'm concerned with. I have no idea where he might have ended up." Susan said and then caught herself. She had just said what the spell did. Oh no the Department of Mysteries was going to have her head.

"Hold on, Hermione's going to meet her soulmate? Merlin's beard I was going to ask her out next week. I had already set the date and everything. We hadn't talked about our relationship since the kiss in the chamber. Now she's probably already married him and had a bunch of kids. Also, Harry, he's probably already died of old age. My two best friends gone in a day, what happened?" Ron said starting to look alarmed. Susan guessed he had just realized the gravity of what she had said.

"Well, Hermione was attacked by what Harry and I thought was Death Eaters. They're the ones who cast the spell." Susan said.

"Death Eaters of course those rogues. Just don't want to admit that they're finished after Voldemort had died. Casting spells on my two best friends, how could they? Now, how do we get Harry and Hermione back?" Ron asked, and Susan realized that he thought both Hermione and Harry had been hit by Death Eater spells. Susan wanted to tell him what really happened but held back, after all she needed his help and she knew if he was told then he would likely try to go it alone. She felt incredibly guilty but didn't admit anything.

"Well first we have to figure out a way to find someone's soulmate since that will give us our best chance of knowing what time Hermione might have ended up in." Susan said.

"What about Harry?" Ron asked cautiously he still seemed a little upset, but it made sense given the circumstances.

"Well, once we get Hermione back we can get her help finding Harry." Susan said, and Ron nodded.

Past- Hermione

Hermione woke up, still in the infirmary at Hogwarts it was late at night and she didn't see anyone around. She wondered if she should sneak off to the library and see if she could figure out what happened.

"You're awake, I was wondering If you would wake up." A soft-spoken voice said. Hermione jumped slightly but turned towards where the voice had come from. There was a boy about her age maybe a little younger sitting in a bed. He looked similar to her friend Neville and guessed that this was "Al" the brother of the boy who had been called Mr. Longbottom earlier. With a start Hermione realized that this boy must be Neville's uncle Algie. Wait, did that mean that the Hufflepuff Tom Riddle was Neville's grandfather? If she learned anything in this time it would be the answer to that question.

"Yes, I am indeed awake. Do you need something?" Hermione asked. She had to restrain herself from introducing herself after all she had to speak with the headmaster before she gave anything about herself or the future away even by accident. She heard the door open and turned towards it. Headmaster Dippett entered the room.

"Please come with me, Miss." He said, and Hermione jumped up and walked towards the door.

"Feel free to come visit me tomorrow." Al said, and Hermione simply nodded before leaving the room.

"Now you obviously can't tell anyone you're from the future so, we should come up with a story before classes start for today." Headmaster Dippett said.

"You mean I'm going to finish my 7th year here?" Hermione asked wondering if there was any new or different classes during this time.

"Well of course, you'll need to stay here if I am to help you return to your time. We know a great deal about traveling to the past however the future will be a tricky one." He said, and Hermione smiled. She was happy that he was going to help. With how rough he had asked the questions earlier she was worried he would just kick her out and leave her on her own.

"Research is my specialty, so I'll try to help as much as possible, oh I do hope the boys get on well without me." Hermione said thinking about Ron and Harry. She didn't know how long she would be here nor if any time would have passed for them.

"Does this include the Harry person that you believed Mr. Riddle to be." Headmaster Dippett asked.

"Yes," Hermione said thinking of the awkward encounter and blushing. She realized now that she would be on Voldemort's watch list which is the last thing she wanted to do.

"Alright, time to think of your backstory." Headmaster Dippett said arriving at the gargoyles, the entrance to his office.

"Right," Hermione said and then he said the password and the two walked up the stairs.