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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 07:39 pm (UTC)Your drabble is splendid; not only are Hermione's parents on the back foot re: University and early marriage (a lovely touch), but Hermione may well have saved the lives of countless Muggles who now only see fit to sneer in a terribly polite manner. Their lack of gratitude must be absolutely galling to her parents, who of course can never say.
That is, if they even know. Do you think they know their only child left school pre-NEWT to fight a civil war and basically save Muggle society? Or has she trimmed down her story to them before they trim further? I can imagine she'd head off to Hogwarts as usual and just not say.
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Date: 2006-04-26 07:56 pm (UTC)As far as what the Grangers knew goes: I don't suppose for a minute that she told them what she was doing in advance (though she might well have tried to give them some advice to keep them safe - possibly a means of getting hold of the Order in an emergency, as they are probably at risk because of their connection to her - but while trying to pretend it was just a general precaution EVERYONE should take). They would only have worried, without being able to help.
I do think, though, that they'd have been told afterwards - they deserve to know (I'm sure McGonnagal would take this line - look how she suddenly softens towards Harry and Ron when she thinks they're sneaking away to visit Hermione) My first line was meant to imply that they do know what's happened - in outline; I don't think she'd tell them everything. Returning soldiers don't