The Path of Betrayal

Chapter 2

As Hermione stood there not daring to look to her right in the chair that Harry sat in. All of the memories that she for so long suppressed came flooding back.

FLASHBACK

The morning shone brightly through the window of the room that once had belonged to Charlie Weasley waking her from her slumber, and with a stretch of her back Hermione began to ready herself for the day. It was nice to finally be able to have a normal life without a dark shadow looming over head constantly. Soon she was on her way down the rickety steps, unwittingly heading toward her doomed friendship.

Leaping across the last two steps Hermione bounced into the kitchen only to be stopped by the odd sight of Ron, Harry, and Ginny sitting close together whispering amongst themselves. The sight was odd due to the fact that these days when it came to Harry and Ginny being together Ron was far away it was something about it being “awkward” is what he said.

“Oh, Hermione.” Ginny said with a grin that looked like the cat ate the canary. “Good morning. I thought you were going to sleep the day away. Your always up so early, no matter you’re up now, and with perfect timing. Harry was just saying that he needed to talk to you. Weren’t you Harry?”

Harry looked completely put out by the situation. Something was wrong. The hair on the back of her neck stood up. Ginny was up to something, the manipulative bitch. Hermione just wished Harry could see what everyone else could.

Sighing Harry finally turned to look at Hermione, “Yeah I guess. Umm Hermione could you take a seat it’s kind of weird you standing by the door.” Quickly moving over to the table a small blush upon her face because Harry was right, it was weird, she took a seat.

“Ok, shoot Harry, the look on your face is making me nervous” She responded as she settled in to her seat for what she figured was going to be a long conversation by the look on his face.

“Hermione after everything we have been through we deserve to have a normal life, right?”

“Of course we do. No question about that.”

“Good I’m glad you agree because you see I think that maybe you should step back out of my life a little.”

A look of puzzlement crossed Hermione’s face. “What?!” Her angry growl echoed throughout the room.

“Well it’s just that…”Harry began but was cut off by Hermione rising from her seat angrily. She got it. For Merlin’s sake a deaf man could have gotten it. He wanted to dump their friendship for a girl a fucking slut of a girl.

“You know what Harry, I get it. Ginny wants to be the third part of the trio.” Harry moved to interrupt her. Probably something about it really being his idea, like that was even half way true. “Don’t even attempt to lie to me Harry. We all know Ginny is a fame seeking slut.” Hermione’s anger was getting the best of her.

“Hey that’s my sister Hermione.” Ron finally spoke. “And it’s not like we need you any more anyways, what with the dark lord being gone and such.” Everyone knew he had just said the wrong thing, especially to an already pissed of witch.

Her magic coursed through the room as she tried to remain in control. “Ron, how stupid are you? Pissing off and already pissed of witch especially someone as powerful as I am. My god you’re an idiot.” He made a move to speak and with a snap of her fingers he was silenced. “Well I guess this is goodbye than. Harry good luck with your whore and Ron try not to get yourself killed. I’ll see you two at the Auror Academy, by the way I was accepted too. Just thought you might like to know.”

Turning to leave she felt a hand on her arm, it was Harry. He looked as if he had just realized his mistake “Potter I suggest you let me go.” He didn’t “I said: LET ME GO.” Hermione shouted and a wave of magic pushed him from her. The force was so violent that it blasted all the glass in the widows out. The scared voice of Mrs. Weasley could be heard outside as she tried to figure out what had happened.

With a snap of her fingers Hermione’s trunk stood beside her and with one more look around the destroyed room she turned on the spot and apperated away.

She hadn’t spoken to them since, unless it was 100% necessary. In truth, the last time she had spoken to Ron and/or Harry was at the Academy when she caught Harry on fire, by ‘accident’ of course. Never once did they try to apologize nor try to seek any kind of friendship again.

END OF FLASHBACK

As the memories came flooding back she knew she needed to regain her composure. Something was going on in the wizarding world that’s the only reason he would ever be there. They needed her help, but could she give it to them?

A/N: Hey everyone so that is what happened. Yes there is Ginny bashing, but I liked the idea. So please review.