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tree_and_leafI 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.”
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Date: 2006-04-26 09:59 am (UTC)As for Justin, I'm afraid that I can come up with only private tuition due to ill-health, or special school for children with learning disabilities. Alternatively, they could say that he insisted on attending the local comp., and couldn't be swayed. Their friends will never know...
Oh, THAT's a doddle.
Date: 2006-04-26 06:19 pm (UTC)Re: Oh, THAT's a doddle.
Date: 2006-04-26 07:25 pm (UTC)Brilliant!
And thanks for your kind words below.
Re: Oh, THAT's a doddle.
Date: 2006-04-28 04:09 pm (UTC)