I Will Remember You

Chapter 5

Thank You for sticking with me. Things are getting good now, and I have
a couple of snoozer classes this semester, so I should be able to
write often. I heard there were a few problems with Chapter 4.
Hopefully everything is fixed now. This chapter deals with some strange
and somewhat depressing material, turn back now if you are easily
offended. You can't say you weren't warned. I own nothing except the
plot, and I only borrow Sev and Lucius for the occasional romp. I
promise I will return them, in relatively good condition. ;) ~ ~ denotes thought.

~ I am 16, not counting the extra year because of the Time Turner in
3rd year. I am 16, and I am dying. I can't say that I am totally
surprised. I had no clue that I was sick, but even as a child, I always
had a feeling that I wasn't really meant for this world; I never felt a
part of it. When I got my letter, I thought I had finally found my
place. So I learned everything I could, hoping that now I would truly
belong. Then I got to Hogwarts and I quickly realized that I didn't
really fit in here either. That's when I made a decision. I knew I was
always going to stand out, so I decided it would be for something good.
I became the best witch I possibly could. I found a few friends, but
even they don't understand me. Summers home were always weird. My
parents still loved me, but I wasn't a part of their world anymore. I
spent most of my time in my room with Crookshanks, doing summer
homework and getting a start of the next year. When they died this
summer, I finally realized how much I missed them. Not just after their
deaths but long before then, because I grew up without them. Now, I
would be joining them soon. I could come to terms with this recent
twist of events. I have to. I just realized that I am unconscious, and
that Madam Pomfrey is probably hovering over me, worried. I guess I
should rejoin the land of the living...for however long I have.~
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~ Dying. The most intelligent person, other than myself, that has ever
walked the halls of Hogwarts is dying. She doesn't even have the honor
of going out bravely, sacrificing for something she believes in. No,
she will be claimed by something far more sinister that Voldemort, by
something that is totally out of her control. From what I know of Miss
Granger, that will be the worst blow of all. I know very little about
the Muggle illness, but I do know that the end will not be quick and
painless. She doesn't deserve this. Why is it that a waste such as
myself or Voldemort can escape death so many times, yet one innocent
girl must suffer greatly and die young? Hmm, she appears to be waking
up.~
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Hermione opened her eyes to the harsh white glow of the Hospital Wing.
~I always wondered how they get the candles so bright in here~
"Hermione, dear, can you hear me?" "Yes, Headmaster. I can hear you."
"I must ask, dear girl, how much of our conversation did you hear?"
"I know that I am dying Headmaster. I know from what and that I only
have about 6 months. I know that it is a particularly fast acting form
of Leukemia, as I lost my only aunt to the same thing when I was about
8. I know that there is nothing magical that can help me, and that I
am beyond the Muggle treatments as well. I know." "My poor child, I am
so sorry. Not only for your situation, but for the manner in which you
found out. Is there anything at all that I can do for you?" "Yes."
"Name it." "Is it possible that you can arrange for me to take my NEWTs
early?" "It might be possible. Can I ask you why?" "Graduating Hogwarts
is something I have looked forward to since I stepped into the boat my
first year. It is the only thing I could possibly want. I know I have
a lot to learn, and I will study on my own along with my sixth year
classes." "That won't be necessary. You, I, and the staff know that you
already know nearly everything that could be taught you this year. You
will concentrate solely on preparing for your NEWTs, which I can
probably arrange for you to take within 3-4 months. Once you have
passed, we will hold a special graduation ceremony for you. You will
need someone to supervise your studies though. Severus, would you
leave the corner for a moment and some here please. As you no longer
have certain extraciricular activities to worry about, you have some extra time on your hands. You will be supervising Hermione's studies.
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Ok, I know kinda short, but that seemed like the best stopping point. I hope you all enjoyed. Review if you so desire.