Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of 10
ladiesofthesouthHermione finds a journal to write in, but unbeknownst to her, it's been placed in her path purposely. For what end?
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Professor Dumbledore,
I know that you are likely busy, what with school starting tonight, among other things, but while perusing the shelves of Grimmauld Place again, I saw a book that I’d never noticed before. It seems to be some sort of journal. After the experience the last time a diary showed up, I’d rather have this checked out thoroughly. I’ve used all spells that I know and find nothing dark about it. However, I don’t assume to know as much as I’d like on the subject.
Harry says that I’m welcome to it, and I do think a magical journal is appealing, so when you have time, would you make certain the Blacks don’t have any enchantments that might harm the journal’s user? There’s no need to send a reply right away, sir. I do appreciate that you’ve had to take a moment out of your schedule for this in this first place.
Thank you,
Hermione Granger
Today has been a very strange day. This morning, I didn’t feel like spending time with Harry or Ron, so instead, I decided to spend the day here in my room at Grimmauld Place. Not that I’m that fond of it, but the idea sounded more attractive than trying to convince Ron that there is more to life than snogging. I love him dearly, but somehow I doubt that we’ll make a great couple. Of course, it would disappoint Mrs Weasley no end. I can imagine she’s already making wedding plans for us. That thought makes me shudder, and not with joy either.
In the afternoon, an owl tapped on my window to deliver a letter from Mum, telling me to phone her. I didn’t know if it was urgent or not, so I asked Tonks, who was in the kitchen, to accompany me to the phone booth. The Order would have had my head if I’d gone out all by myself. But when I phoned, Mum didn’t know anything about having arranged to send an owl. It was really strange. Was nice to talk to her, though. Dad was still at work so I couldn’t talk to him.
When I came back—and thank goodness neither Ron nor Harry were around—I discovered a book that I could’ve sworn hadn’t been there before. It’s a notebook for keeping a journal, but I was really afraid that it might contain Dark magic. Silly, I know. After all, Grimmauld Place must be the best-protected home in England. But I couldn’t help myself, so I went to find Harry to check it, and then I owled Professor Dumbledore, since Harry couldn’t find anything Dark.
He sent an owl back straight away and said all was well. He also suggested keeping a journal might help me focus. What an excellent idea. Sometimes, my mind seems to be so incredibly busy that I can’t calm down at all and end up being awake most of the night. Not conducive, considering we have an evil wizard to defeat, and there is studying to do. So I’m giving it a try.
AN: This story will be told through letters and journal entries for all characters. I hope you enjoy. Reviews are welcome.
For details of prompt, please see chapter 1.
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Its really great that Hermiones parents aren't too freaked out. I was really worried they'd like disown her or something. I can't wait to see whats up with the journals and how their relationship progresses! Cheers! ~Brena
enjoying your work - I am a fan of revelation through character's writing - one draw back is how much you must tell rather than show - I think you are handling that nicely. Also agree with the quick snapshot format, it is more realistically a journal. Looking forward to reading more of this story and other work you may have. Continued success!
Hah! Double writting in the diary, but she couldn't read it? How could she tell it was Severus' if she couldn't read it?I'm looking froward to the next - hopefully you'll explain.
Interesting about the diaries. I hope to learn more about that. And of course about the bonding and what it means to Voldie.
Deeper and deeper things go. Definitely poor Severus.
LOL I don't know who to feel more sorry for. I can completely see Severus being a mess over that decision.
I love Severus's assessment of Ron and Lavender. But I really do think they are a better match for each other than Ron/Hermione.
At least the delay will let you stock up a few chapters. :)I love that the writing is slowly appearing... though I wonder exactly what Severus thougth he saw.
Poor Hermione. She really took that betrayal well, much better than I would have imagined for someone who was just planning a huge magical bond with Rom.
typical Hermione not fully understanding the implications of something in the wizarding world. As to length of journal entires, I think that fully depends on the person and the events being chronicled. Some folks are very detailed whereas others just gloss over things.
Dumbledore, ever the meddling fool. I wonder what he's up to.
Interesting start and concept of telling it through letters and journals. Now to find out what the book was for.
Uh oh.... complications on the way! But at least Hermione seems reasonably satisfied with the new arrangement... :-DLooking forward to more!
intriguing update. thanks so much
Nice update, dear. I like where you are going with this and cannot wait to see where this heads. That Dumbledore is something else, isn't he? Always the plotter that one.
I love your idea of how you are writing this story. It is brilliant.
A great update, I love the progress in your story!
I am glad to see another chapter of this before voting, and also to know you will be continuing. Thanks for sharing this tale, looking forward to hearing about Lucius's visit!
I love typical dad to husband warnings! btw, motives would be the spelling for the reason someone does something. motifs would be accents on something.
I liked the little bit about, "and if we find a little bit of happiness along the way, so be it." Good attitude, brings hope for further enjoyable chapters, lol. Hmmm, wonder what pearls of wisdom Lucius wanted to impart? Enjoying the story, can't wait to see what happens next.
the toothbrush thing... ROFL!
OK, my guess is as Hermione and Severus get closer, the writing will become clearer. Hopefully Severus is going to yell at Dumbledore. Whatever the diaries are for, I'm sure it's for a meddlesome and probably dangerous reason.
Great chapter, dear. Looking forward to more.
Another lovely chapter. I sincerely hope that Hermione's life with Sev turns out pretty good, and that they will grow to love each other, at least in some respects.
LOL. Sev wanting to AK Trelawney. 