the truth
I woke up to see it was night. George was no longer next to me and there was a blanket on me. I signed. I roled up my sleeve and saw my ‘Mudblood’ scar.
I think of that night every time I see this scar. I feel weak looking at it. I looked around to see no one. They must all be asleep. Good. I wanted to be alone.
I sat up and stood up from the couch. I walked over to the parchment and quill. The ink was almost out but that was okay. I sat down in a chair and wondered what I would write. I need to write to Kingsley about Hogwarts. I promise Blaise I would try to let all people finish their education. I picked up the quill and ink and started to write.
Dear Kingsley,
We have gone through much this year with the war. I knew there has been talk about hogwards. I was told it was happening but my question is will all people be invited back? Harry, Ron and I never got to go for seventh year and I can say I’m sad about that. When I was in St Mungo’s I talked to a former Death Eater who was sad. He was devastated about the fact that he may not be invited back to hogwarts. That got me thinking. Will former death eaters be allowed back? I believe if they have passed their trial they should. It’s only fair. To some of them it’s their home and to others it’s not. I am willing to talk about this with you. I made a promise that I would do my best to help.
Take care
Hermione Granger
I looked at the later with delight. I grabbed an envelope and put it in. I would send it in the morning. I walked back to the couch and fell back asleep.
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I smelled the smell of bacon. I heard people talking my eyes shot open. I was on the couch still sweating. I had a nightmare of the battle. When Voldment announced Harry was dead. I thought Harry would move but he didn’t, he was actually dead. That’s when I woke up. Crazy dream.
I swiped away the sweat on my forehead. I stood up still in my clothes from the day before. I looked to see Mrs. Weasley, Mr. Weasley, Bill and Charlie in the kitchen. I made my way over.
“Morning Hermione. How did you sleep?” Bill said in a bit of a hurry.
“I slept well. Thanks for asking. What’s the rush?” I said in a concerned voice.
“We all got to get to work. Charlie is leaving for Romaine in an hour.” He said as he picked up his work bag.
“Oh ok. Safe travels Charlie.” I said as I yelled across the room to Charlie. He was in a rush and just gave me a thumbs up.
“I’m going to go shower.” I announced and walked off.
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I finished breakfast alone. Everyone else was still asleep. I owled the letter to Kingsley. Peace and quiet.
“RONALD WEASLEY! GET OUT OF THE SHOWER BEFORE I CURES YOU INTO TOMORROW.” Ginny yelled from up starts. I chuckled. Harry rushed down stairs looking scared for his life. The boy who lived scared of his screaming girlfriend.
“Morning Mione. Ginny is in a mood so be careful.” Harry said as he grabbed a piece of bread.
“I could tell from the way she is screaming.”
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I watched them play quidditch all day. I told Harry about Blaise and he thought it was strange but to said not worry about it. We just finished dinner.
“Hey Hermione can we go upstairs to my room. I need to speak to you.” Ron said with a malicious grin. This fucking git. I didn’t want to but I couldn’t say no because of his family. Shit. I stood up. I thought he had changed and only did that because he was coping with the loss of his brother.
“Um yes Ron. Let’s go.” I didn’t bother stolling. I just wanted to get it over with. We started to head for the starts but all of a sudden the floo start and Kingsley walked out. He looked confused and scared. Was he alright? Didn’t matter I was so thankful.
“Kingsley, what a pleasure. I didn’t know you were coming by. Here for dinner? We have some more if you pleas.” Mr. Weasley said as his normal friendly self.
“I’m afraid I cannot. I’m here on business. I need to speak with Hermione and Harry.” Kingsley said in a nervous voice. Honestly I was glad he was here. Harry and I looked at each other then made our way to Kingsley.
“Kingsley, what is the matter? Did something happen?” Harry asked. He could tell that something was wrong.
“I will tell you once in my office.” Kingsley said with a fake grin. I looked at Ron who looked furious but didn’t say anything. We floo to his office.
“Please sit. I need to discuss something with you.” He looked nervous. I hoped this was about the letter I sent or if they captured the death eater. We both sat on the black leather couch in front of him.
“Is this about the letter I sent? I have ideas if you need.” He nodded his head no. “Then this is about the Death eater? Do you have a lead about him?”
“I don’t have either of those things. I have news on something completely different. I don’t know how you will take it, Hermione, that's why I invited Harry. Seen that he is your best friend.” He looked tense. Harry and I were utterly confused. We both stared at him like dogs. “Earlier this morning Miss Zabini and her son came in to talk. They said it was an emergency.” Why was he telling us that we? He looked at us then continued his story. “Mrs. Zabini told me that Blaise Zabini had a secret twin they kept hidden.” He looked at us again. Harry and I were wondering where he was going with this. “They said they sent his twin sister to a muggle family that was unable to have kids. Their names were the Grangers.” What the hell does he mean? “Of course there are multiple Granger family’s but you're the only Granger witch. They believe that you are their long family member.” I froze. What the bloody hell. He’s crazy. He’s got to be.
“That’s impossible, Minister. I’m not adopted. I don’t know what you think but you have it wrong. Plus I look nothing like them.”
“They said they put a mini Glamour Charm on you. They couldn’t do a big one because you were still an infant.” I was shocked. This can’t be true. My parents are dead. I didn’t realize it but I was crying.
“Mione, are you okay?” Harry said as he finally spoke. He wiped the tears from my cheeks.
“I want a blood line potion to make sure.” That was all I could say.
“Why of course. We actually thought you may say that so it’s already brewed it in the other room. If you two can follow me I will show it to you.” We all stood up and walked to the door. “I will inform you that the Zabinis are over there waiting for you.” Great. My maybe logical family is in the other room. Shit.
Me and Harry both nodded. The minister opened the door and let us in. I looked around to see the Zabinis over there. They stared at me. Blaise stood up while I suppose his mother was still siting. What a shit show. Harry was inches way from me. He wouldn’t let anything hurt me. The potion was on the table. I looked at Blaise.
“I am guessing this is what you wanted to tell me.” I was the first to talk. He nodded.
“I wasn’t 100% sure if you were my long lost sister but mother said that father brought you to the Granger family. You were the only granger that I knew was a witch so I guessed it was you.” He looked nervous. His hands were together. I just nodded. That was all I could do.
“Ms. Zabini and Miss Granger, I need your hands to cut to get some of your blood for the potion to see if it mixes.” Kingsley said. I walked over with Mrs. Zabini. We kinda looked alike. She was paler than me and short. I put out my hand and Mrs. Zabini followed, never taking her eyes off me.
Kingsley cut Mrs. Zabini hand first which she flinched at and made a little yelp. Kingsley placed her hand over the potion for the blood to fall. 5 seconds later he pulled back her hand. Then he grabbed mine. He started to cut which I didn’t yell but made a little face of pain. He tilted my hand over to the potion and the blood spilled for 5 seconds also. He pulled my hand way.
“We need to wait two minutes before the potion is ready.” He announced. I took out my wand and healed my hand from the cut. Mrs Zabini did the same. We walked over the couches. I sat with Harry and Mrs. Zabini sat with Blaise. It was very awkward. She finally spoke.
“I know this must be difficult to believe and I know you have your own family but I really hope you are my daughter.” She gave a small smile and took Blaise's hand.
“I’m just confused, that's all.” I said in a small voice.
“I will explain it all. You will have the right to know as my daughter.” I smiled and nodded uncomfortably. Harry finally decided to talk seeing that it was too awkward for me to talk.
“Hello Mrs. Zabini, I’m Harry Potter.” He said as he offered his hand to shake. Mrs Zabini took the hand.
“I know who you are, Mr. Potter. Everyone does.” It went quiet again. Blaise opened his mouth to speak.
“Sorry I know this is very off topic but are you dating? You seem very close.” Blaise said as Harry and I shouted.
“NO! We are definitely not dating.” We both said in unison.
“We are both dating other people. We are best friends. That’s all.” Harry said in a laugh and I chuckled.
“Hm we have thought you were especially with the daily profit fourth year saying you were.” Blaise said.
“Never believe that profit. It’s just filled with lies that Rita Skeeter writes.” I informed. Kingsley coughed and we all looked at him.
“The potion is almost ready.” He announced. We all stood up and walked over. I was closest to it. Next to Mrs. Zabini and Blaise and Harry to the left behind us. “If the potion turns Blue then you are not Mrs. Zabini's daughter. If it turns red then you are.”
I nodded and Blaise did the same. I didn’t know if I was hoping to be a Zabini or not. It was a mix of emotions. Then it started to bubble. The potion turned a bright red color. I was the long lost Zabini twin.