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Chapter 1

Her cousins boyfriend

Hermione Granger never thought she would leave England. She didn't think that at one pivotal moment in her life she would make the decision to escape the pain of the war she had survived. Here she was, exiting the plane, and making her way to the luggage. Harry and Ron were not happy with her decision. They had assumed that she would jump at the chance to go and finish her last year at Hogwarts; while they started Auror

training.

She stopped her musings as her suitcase appeared on the conveyor belt. She quickly snatched her belongings and made her way through the airport keeping an eye out for her Uncle Charlie and cousin Bella. They were the Swan family and lived in Washington in the United States.

People rushed by her in a hurry. Some afraid they were going to miss their flight, and others annoyed at their flight being delayed. She stepped out of the way; trying not to bump into anyone. After a short walk she managed to spot her family. A genuine smile graced her face and she rushed to give her cousin a hug.

"Hermes! How are you?" Bella asked, wrapping her into a tight hug.

"Belllla!" She dragged out her cousins name. She hated the nickname her cousin had bestowed on her when they were 9. Bella had learned about the Greek god of thieves. Bella had loved the idea that the god was clever and mischievous. She declared Hermione to be the same way. She wasn't wrong.

"Bells, let her breathe" Charlie Swan said as he swooped in and hugged the both of them.

"You hugging the both of us kind of defeats the purpose of her letting go." Hermione replied with a small smile.

"I suppose it does." He said awkwardly and released the two of them from his embrace.

"Are you hungry? We can stop on the way home for some dinner. I'm sure the food on the plane was horrible." Bella said grabbing one of her suitcases.

Hermione reluctantly let go of her suitcase. She had only wanted to bring one but thought she would get strange looks by only having the one with her. Having perturbed looks sent her way was not the type of new beginning she wanted. She had barely thrown anything into the suitcase Bella had taken from her. Everything of importance was in the suitcase in her own hands. Placed in an orderly fashion on different levels with an expandable charm and a lightweight charm on the suitcase.

"Sure,I could go for a bite to eat." She smiled,"the food was alright but an 8 hour flight really does leave one ravenous."

Hermione lost herself in her own thoughts. She barely registered the green scenery passing by. Before she knew it they had pulled into a small diner off the freeway.

Hermione smiled as her family sat down. At once a waitress was at there table setting down menus and asking what type of drink they would like. Hermione ordered a soft drink and nudged away the feelings of guilt that threatened to flood her mind. Her parents would not approve of her ordering a fizzy drink but-- she shook her head. She wasn't going there. Not while her uncle and cousin sat right before her. She forced a smile and hoped neither of them would notice the guilt in her eyes.

They were ten minutes into their meal when Bella's phone started to ring. She excused herself from the table to answer her phone. Hermione watched interestingly as Bella moved further away from their table.

"I'm going to presume you don't care for whoever she's talking too." She said pointing at his hands that clutched his silverware tightly.

"Its - no not really. I don't know how much Bella has told you about her boyfriend but I do not like him at the moment."

"But you had at one point in time liked him?" She asked tapping her fingers lightly on the table, "and I didnt even know she had a boyfriend." She replied sheepishly. She had missed so much of her family because of the war. Now is not the time. She thought looking into the worried eyes of her uncles.

Charlie's gave her a nod of his head before speaking, "His family is alright. His dad is a doctor and his mom an interior decorating. Him and his siblings are all adopted. They are your typical law abiding family. The kids never gave me any trouble. Then Bella moves here and that Edward latches onto her and it seemed as if everything and everyone faded into the background. The only thing that mattered to Bells was him and his family." He took a sip of his drink before continuing, "and then out of nowhere he breaks up with her and the family moved out of town. Hermione, Bella was so deep into depression. I thought I was going to find her dead in her room of suicide. He broke her and I didnt know how to fix her. Then out of nowhere his sister pops in and drags her out of the country because he's-" he flung his silverware down with a huff gaining the attention of other patrons. "anyways his family is back and she is once again wrapped around his finger. I try to get her to hang out with Jacob Black, but she wants nothing to do with him."

Hermione puzzled over the information and glanced at her cousin who was just hung up her phone. "I will keep an eye on her Uncle Charlie and make sure this Edward isn't some manipulating git." She declared.

She smiled brightly as Bella as she took her seat.