*Hermione POV*

I opened my eyes as the sunshine peeked through the curtain. I sat up and yawned. I stretched and got out of bed. I screeched as I remembered what I was doing today.

I heard someone running up the stairs. My mum burst through the door. Yes, my mum. Before the war I had erased her and my dads memory but thank merlin, after the war I was able to retrieve them.

"What on earth is wrong Hermione?" she asked frantically.

"I'm going back to Hogwarts in two days! And today I'm buying my school supplies!" I screamed, jumping up and down like a toddler on Christmas.

"Oh that's brilliant dear but there's no need to bring the house down" she chuckled.

"I know mum but I'm so excited! One year. One year after the war and I can finally finish my schooling with my best friends" I squealed.

My mum laughed and shook her head at me.

"Honestly Hermione" she sighed.

"Sorry mum" I apologised with a huge grin on my face.

"It's fine, so you better hurry up! You have a lot of things to buy and half your time will go in the robes shop" she said.

"Oh well actually this year, we aren't wearing robes. I mean my year. The redo seventh years" I explained.

"Oh! Why ever not?" Mum asked.
"Well, this is what the letter said..."

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Dear Ms Granger,
You have been invited back to Hogwarts to finish your final year of schooling and to receive your certificates.

All students who have made it out of the war and are fit enough will be attending.

This year I, Minerva Mcgonogal, the new headmistress, have decided that we are going to take a new approach to learning and the seventh years. There is going to be a few major changes to the way the school is. I will explain more when you have arrived.

In the meanwhile, buy all the equipment necessary, the list is attached below. Oh and one part of the major change is that seventh years will no longer be required to wear uniform. I will also fill you in about that once you are in Hogwarts.
Kind Regards,
Minerva Mcgonagall
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"Oh. I guess you'll have to find out why, poppet!" My mum said.

"Yep. Anyway, I better get ready fast. Has dad gone to work already?" I asked.

My mum nodded and smiled at me. She left me in my room, bouncing on the walls. I actually couldn't wait!

I grinned to myself and walked to the bathroom. Once I had brushed my teeth, I walked to my wardrobe.

I skipped past all the tight and short outfits Ginny had bought me for every single birthday, Christmas and holiday. Trust me, there was a LOT of them. Enough to last me... no, I can't actually be bothered to calculate, there is just way too much.

Ginny was always begging me to loosen up and wear nicer... and tighter clothes. But I obviously declined. I didn't need to wear tight clothes to live and impress. But I still decided to pack them, JUST in case!

I picked a pair of blue jeans and a loose pink hoodie. I quickly wore my clothes and brushed my hair.

I almost tripped on the way down the stairs. I ran down, nevertheless, and got my breakfast ready.

My mum was busying herself around the kitchen and it reminded me of Molly Weasley.

I would probably be seeing Harry and the Weasley's today. I grinned like a fool at the thought of my best friends.

I quickly finished off my breakfast and stood up.

"Mum, I'm going to apparate there" I said.

"Okay lovie, don't be too long!" My mum fussed.

"It's fine mum! I'll be back soon anyways" I said.

She nodded and I took my wand out. I spun around on the spot and apparated to Diagon Alley.

The street was bustling with life, like always. The shops were reopened recently, getting refurbished after the war.

I looked around and realised how much I missed the feeling of buying new equipment for a brand new year. I smiled to myself and walked to the nearest shop.

"Hermione! Fancy seeing you here!" A voice squealed.

I turned around and standing there, grinning, was Ginny! A smile broke out on my face and I ran into her arms.

"Oh my god. How are you?" I asked after we had separated.

"I'm just amazing! LOOK!" She screamed and waved her hand in front of my face.

My eyes widened as I noticed an engagement ring on her finger. I screamed. She grinned at my excitement.

"When was this? And why on earth did Harry not let me know?" I demanded.

"He only proposed 2 days ago and he has been really busy since, getting ready for going back again" she explained.

"Hey Gin- Hermione!" Harry's voice rang out.

Harry appeared from behind Ginny, a long list in his hand. He held his arms out, waiting for a hug. I stood there, hands on my hips, glaring at him.

"Harry James Potter!" I exclaimed angrily.

He gulped and dropped his hands. "Yes?" He asked.

I grabbed his ear and pulled it. He yelped in pain.

"HOW DARE YOU NOT TELL ME THAT YOU PROPOSED TO GINNY. I AM YOUR BEST FRIEND" I screamed.

He winced. "I'm sorry 'Mione" he said sheepishly. "Please let go and I'll explain" he asked.

I sighed and let go. He brushed himself off and grinned at me. He adjusted his glasses and began talking.

"I was going to owl you but this week has been very stressful. I need to get ready for going back by buying all my equipment. I am also mentally preparing myself. I'm sorry" he apologised.

I softened up, understanding and sighed. "So when's the wedding date?" I squealed.

"Oh me and Gin decided that we would get married after we finish our schooling" Harry said.

Ginny sighed and pouted. "He decided. Not me. If it was me, we would be married already" she whined.

Harry face palmed. "Gin, we've been through this already" he sighed.

"I know Harry but stillllll" Ginny whined.

Harry pinched the bridge of his nose, defeated.

"Anyway, where's Ron?" I intervened.

"Oh he already came shopping yesterday. He and Lavender are going out on a date today" Ginny explained.

After the kiss in the chamber of secrets, me and Ron came to a mutual descision that we would forget about it because we saw each other more as siblings. He and Lavender got together again, I was so happy for him.

I sighed, everyone was now in a relationship but me. Not that I wanted one or anything.... haha. I had to much studying to do and too many books to read. But still, it would be nice to have someone to go to at the end of every day and to hang out with.

"That's good! I'm so happy for him!" I said.

"Hey 'Mione, have you read the Hogwarts letters? Mcgonagall is being really mysterious" Harry asked seriously.

"Yeah! I was going to ask you about that! Do you have any idea what is going on?" I asked.

Harry shook his head, clueless. I nodded grimly, wondering what was in store for us.

"Anyway, we better get going! Lots of shopping, you see. Bye 'Mione" Ginny said.

I smiled at them and waved while they walked off, hand in hand.

I sighed and looked at at everything I would have to buy. I started my shopping spree.

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I looked at my list and sighed with relief. I only had my school books to buy. After being in Diagon Alley for an hour, one does start getting irritated.

I smiled myself and skipped to Flourish and Blotts. I loved the smell of new books. Once I had entered, I went straight to the shelf that always held what students were looking for.

I ran my hand over the spine of all the books, feeling them all.

"Well if it isn't the Gryffindor prude" a voice said from behind me.

I whipped proud and standing there, looking smug was none other than former death eater, current girl magnet Draco freaking Malfoy.

During the summer, Malfoy was reformed. The ministry let him off as well as his mother and other people off the hook when they learnt that they were forced into taking the dark mark.

Everyone forgave him, even Harry and Ron. At first I was reluctant but with a lot of persuading, I forgave him. But I didn't forgive him for bullying me all my life and now I held a grudge against him.

"Malfoy" I spat.

"Hello there Granger, what are you doing in a book store on a fine day like this?" He asked with an infuriating smirk plastered on his stupid face.

"I could ask you the same thing Malfoy" I hissed.

"Well I've come to do a bit of shopping" he replied snarkily.

"For books or girls?" I asked venomously.

He chuckled lowly. "For both actually"

"You are such a player. Throwing girls away once you are finished with them" I ranted.

I didn't see what made him so 'attractive'
Girls fangirled over him everywhere I went. What was so amazing about him that made girls fall for him so easily? I mean sure he had silky blond locks and fairly nice stormy grey eyes and his lips are just perfec- OKAY, haha I think that's enough of... that. But really, I didn't get what made him better then any other boy. Girls literally threw themselves at him.

He sneered at me. "You're one to talk" he snorted. "You aren't even in a bloody relationship Granger. I mean, who would want you?" He asked.

I balled my hands into fists and began to shake. No. No. No. I would not let him get to me.

"I like to think that I am desirable Malfoy. I could seduce anyone if I put my mind to it" I said, trying to keep the anger out of my voice.

He snorted and began laughing uncontrollably. "Hahaha... really Granger?" He wheezed, doubling over.

I flared my nostrils and tapped my feet on the ground impatiently.

He wiped the tears from his eyes and re composed himself. "You couldn't seduce Longbottom if you really tried. And he is probably the easiest boy out there" he sneered.

"You don't know what I'm capable of Malfoy" I threatened him.

"Sure, sure Granger. I'm sure you could seduce someone-" he stopped because he broke out with laughter again.

I snarled and quickly picked the books I needed. I shoved passed the still laughing... and ignorant Malfoy. I payed for my books and left the shop in a hurry.

I had to say, my pride was bruised and my dignity, demolished. Oh Malfoy would pay. He would pay. I would show him. But first I needed to decide what I could do to get my sweet sweet revenge and at the moment, I was pretty clueless...

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