1 ~1~ THE NEW IDENTITY
After Hermione returned to the room she sat on the bed and began thinking of her future and how she'll handle the school and all the plots revolving around golden trio.
Hermione's POV
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If it's a week after Hermione's birthday, today is 26 or 27 September 1990 and she has a whole year before attending Hogwarts. It's a little bit different from original because the letter should have been sent by a staff who introduce magic and help her to purchase in Diagon Alley that means there are some differences and her existence will also cause butterfly effect at some points. Maybe the death of the original Hermione was caused by her excitement and anxiety contrary to my death caused by my unhealthy lifestyle.
If it's September that means Harry will receive his letter on 31 July, nine months later, and then the plot will begin. I should find an acceptance letter because I'll need it for shopping.
I should change the hairstyle but it can wait for now. I don't want to be known and risk the life of Hermione's parents. No wizard should be aware of who they are or how they look like. I don't want to erase their memory of Hermione to protect them unless I have to.
From now on I am Hermione Jean Granger, daughter of Henry and Rose Granger. My priority will be to protect them and my future friends and keep away from Ronald Weasley.
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After her search, she found it on the table hiding under books. She changed her clothes and waited for the staff sent by the school. "Whom they will send I wonder. The new year began for a month and everyone should be busy with their courses." thought loudly Hermione and read Hogwarts acceptance letter:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Ms Granger,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Second page
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR BROOMSTICK.
Yours sincerely,
Lucinda Thompsonicle-Pocus
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions
Two hours passed quickly and the doorbell ranged. After Mrs Granger opened the door, they found a half-giant blocking the door. It was Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds of Hogwarts. "Hello, I am Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and here to show miss Granger to our world and Diagon Alley which is concealed and can't be found by muggle-borns, ah I mean people who don't have magic. May I come in?" quickly said Hagrid as he smiled.
"Sure. Come in. We were waiting for you as we weren't sure if your school received our letter or it was a fraudulent who sent it as a joke. But I am not sure if you will be comfortable here as it's small for you" answered mother trying to hide her surprise.
"Thank you, ma'am. It's not a problem. I assure you that Hogwarts is the best when it comes to magic. It's forbidden to use magic without permission around the muggles but to assure you I can show you something." replied Hagrid as he pointed his umbrella to the table and transfigured the candles to little squirrels and untransfigured them again.
"Mr Hagrid, what will happen to my school here? Will it be a problem for my future if I want to continue my studies here instead of Hogwarts or after I graduate from there and return to study?" asked Hermione as she was worried for her future and wanted to be ready for unforeseeable future.
She didn't wanted to be limited to wizard world because if you're not a pure-blood whose family has wizards or witches for generation or half-blood who also has wizards in their lineage, your career will be limited to be employees of Ministry of Magic without promotions or housewives who looks after their children in case of witches and she didn't want to risk her future.
She wasn't the original Hermione and it was uncertain whether she would be Deputy Head of Department of Magical Law Enforcement or not in the future or she wanted to be. Hagrid was surprised because he didn't wait for the question, normally after their graduation from Hogwarts, students wouldn't want to return their muggle life and live in wizard world but still, he answered warmly. "You have to attend Hogwarts because young wizards cannot control their magic and it would be a problem if they return their muggle life without preparation that means seven years long as a boarding student for ten months each year. Of course, you can return for holidays if you want.
After your graduation you can work as a witch but if you want to live with your family or study in muggle schools, you will have documents from Hogwarts and with a little bit magic, it won't be a problem for you studies but you can't use magic or your wand would be confiscated in worst case scenario you will be obliviated, forget the magic and anything related to it. If you don't want to attend wizard school and live your life as before, your memories will be erased and you will return your life without magic. It's your choice."
After their conversation Mrs Granger was satisfied and they began their journey to the Diagon Alley shopping for school needs, they followed Hagrid's motorcycle with their car until they reached Leaky Cauldron.
