Belong to Nowhere
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter
AN: This chapter is a Flashback. It tells about Hermione's parents' death and why Harry and Ron didn't know …
Chapter 03: FLASHBACK
Phillip and Jane Granger were walking around the center of London. More specifically on Charing Cross Road.
"Well, darling, now, WHAT?" asked Mr. Granger, in a very annoying voice. He was looking at an old wooden door. 'The Leaky Cauldron'.
"Phillip, please. Being moody doesn't help. We need to ask for help. I am sure someone will help us to go inside the alley."
"Oh, sure! They will be delighted to help us! Please, say again why we are here?"
Jane Granger rolled her eyes. However, before she could reply, a young man walked towards the wooden door. He was tall, slim and most important…he had red hair.
Jane and Phillip looked at each other and smiled.
The young man was about to open the door when Jane spoke,
"Er, excuse me."
The young man looked at the woman in surprise. He knew her from somewhere. He only couldn't remember.
"Yes? Do I know you?"
"Well, do you know anyone named Ronald Wysly?"
The young man smiled.
"Weasley. Ronald Weasley. Yes, I know him. He is my brother. I am Frederick Weasley. Fred, for short."
"Oh! Thank god!" she cried. "Oh, sorry! You must think I am crazy. Well, my name is Jane. Jane Granger. And this is my husband Phillip Granger. We are…"
"Hermione's parents. That's why I knew I had seen you before. But, what are you doing here?"
Phillip Granger spoke for the first time.
"You see, my dear wife here, wanted to give to Hermione a magical gift but she forgot that we can't go to the alley."
"Oh. Well, you can go with me," Fred said, a smile on his lips.
About one hour later, the Grangers and Fred Weasley could be found coming out of a bookstore.
"Thank you so much, Fred," Jane Granger said. "Thank you for coming with us. You really didn't need to."
"It was nothing, Mrs. Granger, and it's not safe for you guys to walk in the alley alone. And I am sure Hermione will love the book you bought for her."
Before Jane Granger could reply, they heard some screams. Death eaters were attacking the Diagon Alley.
Very quickly, Fred raised his wand.
"Please, stay behind me! We have to find a secure place."
"What's going on?" cried Phillip Granger.
"We are under atta-" Fred was saying when two Death Eaters appeared in front of them.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here? A blood traitor and, humm, I can feel the smell…Muggles! Nott, I think we will have fun today!"
"I agree, Antonin!" and after saying that, Nott pointed his wand to Mr. Granger and cried, "AVADA KEDAVRA!"
Phillip Granger was dead.
Fred was shocked. Hermione's father was dead and he couldn't do anything. He looked at Mrs. Granger and she seemed lost. It was like she didn't understand what was going on.
Nott was laughing. Fred pointed his wand and shouted, "Stupefy! "
The Death Eater was caught in surprise, so he fell to the ground. Fred smiled.
"Don't be so happy Weasley!" Dolohov said.
Fred and Dolohov began to fight. Several spells were cast and the redhead was tired. Dolohov noticed that and with an Expelliarmus, he disarmed Fred. Fred knew it was the end. He didn't have a wand and a Death Eater was pointing a wand at him.
Dolohov was smiling. With his wand raised, he said, "Weasley, tell that Mudblood Granger that she is the next."
And to Fred shock and surprise, Dolohov turned his wand to Mrs. Granger and shouted, "AVADA KEDAVRA!" and disapparated.
Fred fell on his knees and put his hands on his face. He was shaking so much that didn't notice when someone came near him.
"Come on, Fred."
Fred looked at the voice's owner in surprise. It was Remus Lupin.
"It's my fault, Remus," Fred said in a trembling voice. "It's my-"
"No, brother," said George, who had just arrived. "It's V-Voldemort's fault."
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Some time later…
Hogwarts
Headmistress's Office
Fred sat in a chair in silence. He could hear the people talking around him but he wasn't really paying attention. He had a book in his hands.
Hogwarts, a History: The New Edition.
Hermione's present.
"I thought they were in Azkaban," someone said.
"There was a massive escape today, George." Mr. Weasley replied.
"Oh."
"We need to tell Hermione. Poor girl…" said Mrs. Weasley with tears in her eyes.
"I will ask Dobby to bring her here. I will tell her."
"No, Headmistress," Fred spoke, causing surprise in everyone. "I want to tell her. Alone. It's my fault. It doesn't matter what you guys say. It's my fault."
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Hermione Granger was very curious to find out what Professor McGonagall wanted.
The young witch entered the Headmistress's office and with surprise, realized that the Headmistress wasn't there. Who was there was Fred Weasley. He looked very pale and serious like she hadn't ever seen before.
Fred looked at Hermione and said, in a weak voice, "I am so sorry, Hermione."
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Hermione couldn't believe it. Her parents were dead.
Dead.
Dead.
Dead.
She didn't cry. Only looked at Fred. She didn't blame him. However, she didn't want to talk to him. In fact, she only wanted to talk with a certain person. Well, two certain persons.
She wanted be with her friends. She wanted to cry on their shoulders.
Dead.
Dead.
Dead.
She was alone. No, she still had Harry and Ron. Yes, she still had her friends.
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With her book on her hands, Hermione entered the Gryffindor Common Room. She wanted to talk with Harry and Ron. Luckily, they were playing cards with Ginny.
"Harry, Ron. I need to talk with you guys," she said.
"Oh, come on, Hermione! We are playing! Whatever you want to talk to them about can wait!" said Ginny. The redhead girl didn't like the interruption.
"But it's-"
"Ginny is right, Hermione. Can't you wait?"
"No, Ron-" Hermione was saying but Ginny cut her off.
"Please, Hermione! Give the guys a break!"
Harry looked at Hermione and saw that she really seemed very pale and anxious.
"Are you alright, Hermione? I don't care if we stop the game."
Hermione was about to reply when Ginny spoke again.
"Hey, Hermione. Did you buy a new book?"
Hermione grabbed the book against her chest.
"My p-p-parents brought it. It's Hogwarts, a History. The new edition."
Ron rolled his eyes. Harry smiled. Ginny, however, laughed.
"For Merlin's sake, Hermione! Sometimes I wonder if you want to marry that book!"
Ron laughed. Even Harry laughed. Hermione looked at them and didn't say anything. She turned around and left the common room.
Harry was about to follow her when Ginny grabbed his shoulder.
"Where are you going, Harry?"
"I'm gonna see what Hermione wanted to talk about. She seemed a little pale."
"Oh, come on, Harry! She probably wanted to talk about that book!"
"I don't know, Gin. Maybe she has a problem."
"Trust me, Harry. The only problem Hermione probably has is an O- on a test. Let's continue the game!"
"Ginny is right, Harry. Hermione is okay. Let's play."
"Okay, Ron. Let's play."
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Head Girl Dorm
In her bed, Hermione let the tears dropped from her eyes.
Dead.
Dead.
Dead.
She was alone. Yes, she was alone. She didn't have anyone. Anymore.
TBC
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Don't you all love Ginny? :P
Thanks to Brooke (Archie) and Idailey22 for the beta!