Rags to Riches

Chapter 1

15 year old Hermione Granger, sat on a twin sized squeeky bed. Her face held no expression. She was pale and hadn't eaten for days. She was no longer Hermione Granger, only daughter of Dentists, Sam and Alice Granger. She was now Hermione Granger, orphan. Her parents were killed by Death Eaters. But the muggles were told it was a gas leak, to keep the wizarding world secret. So here she sat in a muggle orphanage, looking at the pictures of her family, tears falling down her face. She had been at the orphanage for three days now, unsure of when she would be able to return to Hogwarts and see her friends. She was soon taken out of her thoughts when she heard a voice calling her.

"Hermione?" the voice called.

She looked up and saw the Director of the orphanage walking towards her. She had not spoken since her parents death, so it was a challenge trying to communicate with her.

"A couple here would like to meet you, Are you up to it?" she asked.

The director was very nice, She had long grey hair and brown eyes. She had been running the orphanage for over 30 years now, and every orphan had gotten a new home.

Hermione got up silently and walked over to Violet, signaling she was ready. Violet led her into the meeting room. The room was painted bright yellow with aqua designs on the wall.

Hermione sat down in the chair provided for her, next to Violet, her head still down.

"Hermione, this is Miranda and David Kensington." said Violet.

Hermione looked up at the couple and anylized them.

Miranda looked to be in her mid 30s. She was about 5'5 and had long, straight brown hair that fell to her mid back and beautiful hazel eyes, that held so much feeling, and her smile warm and inviting. She was beautiful.

David also looked in him mid 30's. He was about 6ft tall and had short black hair, neatly combed and startling blue eyes. He was looking at her like she was the most precious thing he had ever seen.

Hermione blushed and gave off a tiny smile, a blink and you'll miss one.

"She has been very quiet and to herself since she came to us. Her biological parents, unfortunaley died in a tragic gas leak in their home when she was away at school." said Violet.

"Oh I understand completly. When I was 7, my parents were killed in a building fire. I was in an orphange for two months before my adoptive family adopted me. They showed me so much love and gave me time to heal. I don't know what I would have done without them." said Miranda.

Hermione heard this and a tear fell down her face. Someone actually knew what it was like to lose their parents at such a young age. Now she new how Harry must feel, even though he can't remember them, he still had pictures and that loss in his heart. She loved her real parents very much, but, she didn't want to live her life alone. She needed support. She needed a shoulder to cry on. She needed a family.

"Hermione is 15 years old. She will be turning 16 on September 19. She attended a boarding school for the past 5 years. This coming September would have been her 6th year. She had tops marks in her grade and was know as the brightest student there." said Violet, giving the couple a bit of information.

Silence lingered in the air. The couple were looking intently at each other, almost as if they were talking in their minds to one another. After a few minutes, the couple broke eye contact and looked back at Violet.

"We would like to adopt Hermione, as soon as possible" said David.

"Are you comfortable with that desicion, Hermione?" Violet asked her.

Hermione nodded her head. All three adults smiled.

"Very well then, you may go pack your thing and meet us back here." said Violet, as she pulled out a folder with numerous papers inside.

Hermione got up and quickly left the room and went to the teens room in the orphanage. She sat on her bed and began throwing her things into her duffel bag. She picked up a wooden box and opened it. Inside, shrunk down were her wand, trunk, uniforms and school supplies. She gave a sad smile. She would probably never see her friends at school again. Atleast she had pictures and memories. She would always remember them, and kinda hoped they would come looking for them.

After about 20 minutes, Hermione re entered the room, where the Kensingtons were finishing the papers. She sat back in her seat and Violet Handed her a document.

"I need you to sign this stating you are willingly letting Miranda and David adopt you and for your name change." said Violet, pushing the paper toward Hermione.

Hermione signed the paper, and Violet gave her a certificate stating her new name.

Hermione Jane Granger-Kensington.

She smiled. They were letting her keep her original last name as well as giving her theirs. She would always be a Granger. And now, a Kensington.

Miranda and David shook Violets hand, and Hermione gave her a quick hug.

The new family left the building and retreated to their car.

Hermione was shocked when she saw a white limo wating for them. The driver took her bag and put it in the trunk, while the three got into the limo, and then closed the door.

She was on her way to her new home, her new way of life. But what she didn't realize was her life wasn't going to change that much.

A/N- ok heres my new story. I have been thinking about writing this for some time now. Please review on your way out!