Belong to Nowhere

Belong to Nowhere

Chapter 02: The good friend

Ginny Weasley was happy. Really happy indeed. She had a very nice day. She had laughed, played Quidditch and most important she had spent all her day with Harry. Oh, Harry! How she loved him! Okay, okay they weren't dating anymore...yet. But that would change. Yep, that would change!

To tell the truth, when the term started she was a little concerned about Hermione, especially because Hermione said no when Ron asked her out.

And everything became worse when Ron started to date Luna! And because of that (and another things... *horcruxes*... that Ginny didn't know) Harry and Hermione became even closer to each other.

It was then when Ginny decided to act. Ginny wasn't 'loving Harry' anymore. No! Now, she was only a good friend. After all, with Ron dating Luna and Hermione with the N.E.W.T, who would keep Harry's company? She, of course. After all, she was a really good friend and much more interesting than Hermione. With time, Harry would even forget about her...

Yes, everything was wonderful and that nice chat with Hermione was even greater.

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Harry, Ginny, Ron, Luna, the twins, Charlie, Bill and Fleur were in the backyard, laughing and talking when Fred noticed that Hermione wasn't there with them.

"Hey, did you see Hermione?" he asked.

"Oh, damn! What kind of friend am I? I just notice she isn't here with us," said Harry, a little ashamed. "Did you see her, Ginny? You two were talking in the kitchen, right?"

"Oh, yeah! She was talking about the NEWTS! You know how she is! Only studies! No fun! No adventures! School first, friends second!" Ginny replied with a forced smile.

Harry wanted to argue about that. He knew that wasn't true. Okay, last month she was a little strange, distant but still! He and Ron knew very well that Hermione would die for them. Actually, she had almost died when they were destroying the last horcrux. However, Ginny didn't know about that so he couldn't say anything.

"She said she wanted to study," concluded Ginny.

"For Merlin's sake, it's Christmas break!" cried Ron.

Ginny was about to say something when they were interrupted by Mrs. Weasley. She was very nervous, with a piece of paper in her fidgeting hands.

"What happened, mom? Is it dad?" asked Bill, concerned.

Molly Weasley didn't say anything only gave him the paper. He took it and read.

"Oh, boy," was all what he said.

"What? What is this?" asked Ron, taking the note and reading it aloud,

'Dear Mrs. Weasley,

Thank you very much for the hospitality. You and Mr. Weasley are always very nice to me. I will never forget it.

I am sorry that I am leaving without telling anyone but I miss my parents very much and I want to be with them.

Happy Christmas

Hermione J. Granger

12/22/1997'

Harry couldn't believe. She had gone without telling them? Without telling him!

"Oh, I think it's alright," said Ginny, trying to cover her smirk.

"How?" cried Ron. "She left and didn't say anything! We are her best friends!"

"Oh, Ron, Hermione likes to be with the muggles. It's her people and-" Ginny said.

"No!" interrupted Fred. "You don't understand! It's serious! She can't be with her parents!"

Luna, Ron, Ginny and specially Harry looked at Fred in surprise. The others seemed to know what Fred was talking about.

"Why, Fred? Why she can't be with her parents."

"Why, Harry? Because her parents are dead!"

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 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 Wesly?"

The young man smiled.

"Weasley. Ronald Weasley. Yes, I know. 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 saw you before but, what are you doing here?"

Phillip Granger spoke for the first time, "You see, my dear wife here, wants to give 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 walk in the alley alone. And I am sure Hermione will love the book you bought."

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-" was saying Fred 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 at 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.

Nott was laughing. Fred pointed his wand and shout, "Stupefy! "

The death eater was caught in surprise and fell on 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 dead 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 surprised, Dolohov turned his wand at 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 that had just arrived. "It's V-Voldemort's fault."

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Some time later...

Hogwarts

Headmistress Office

Fred was 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' office and with surprise, realized that the Headmistress wasn't there. Fred Weasley was there. 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. 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 to 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 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 to 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'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 E 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.