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Apr. 25th, 2006 04:15 pmI have written a double drabble about Hermione after the end of the war. What the Grangers told their friends and relations, mention of Hr/R.
Feedback appreciated. I don't normally write short stuff - but at least I got this one finished!
It took the Grangers some thought to come up with an answer to the question “And how’s poor Hermione?” In the end, they told the truth – more or less.
“Of course, she had a dreadful time – involved in that horrible terrorist attack just before A-levels. A whole group of friends from her school, and some of them killed in front of her. Absolutely wicked, targeting a school trip like that. She was so badly hurt – she couldn’t walk properly for a year afterwards, couldn’t even speak for months and we never thought she’d be able to work full-time. And very shaken up, too. Any pressure, you know, just brought it back: we were so worried. Of course, she’s always been so clever, but there was no way she could go to university as things were.
“The one bright spot was Ron – he was much less badly hurt. He’s so good with her: patient, cheerful, and doesn’t let her brood. No, normally I don’t approve of marrying young either, but Ron’s a lovely young man. They looked so happy at the wedding. They’ll be all right. She can always go back to her studies later.
“We’ve been lucky, really.”
Feedback appreciated. I don't normally write short stuff - but at least I got this one finished!
It took the Grangers some thought to come up with an answer to the question “And how’s poor Hermione?” In the end, they told the truth – more or less.
“Of course, she had a dreadful time – involved in that horrible terrorist attack just before A-levels. A whole group of friends from her school, and some of them killed in front of her. Absolutely wicked, targeting a school trip like that. She was so badly hurt – she couldn’t walk properly for a year afterwards, couldn’t even speak for months and we never thought she’d be able to work full-time. And very shaken up, too. Any pressure, you know, just brought it back: we were so worried. Of course, she’s always been so clever, but there was no way she could go to university as things were.
“The one bright spot was Ron – he was much less badly hurt. He’s so good with her: patient, cheerful, and doesn’t let her brood. No, normally I don’t approve of marrying young either, but Ron’s a lovely young man. They looked so happy at the wedding. They’ll be all right. She can always go back to her studies later.
“We’ve been lucky, really.”
Re: “We’ve been lucky, really.”
Date: 2006-04-26 08:33 am (UTC)I agree: the parents definitely loose most. And thanks for the positive feedback!