Hermione heard Evan talking to someone in his room. After his conversation stopped, she knocked on the door softly. Evan opened the door, sweaty from his workout. The sight of him, dressed in shorts and a tight, wet T-shirt left Hermione a little weak in the knees. "Who were you calling this late at night, Evan?" she asked. "I had to call the Commander. Remember those headaches I used to get around Quirillmort? Turns out that when Voldemort tried to kill me and the spell rebounded, a part of his soul found its way into my scar. Dumbledore knew and did nothing.
After my trial, I had a Goblin healer check me over. They found the soul shard and removed it. Some kind of connection however, remained, and I would get visions of Voldemort. In the beginning it was only when he was 'enjoying himself' torturing others but later I would get flashes while he was planning. I've been reporting these visions to my Commander, and they have been taking steps to protect those non-magical areas Voldemort plans to attack. Exeter, Goathland. A lot of lives have been saved that way." Evan told her. "He plans to attack Christ Church in Oxford College day after tomorrow, mid-day, during the height of the tourism. Thousands of tourists will be there that day. The Commander wants me and the team back on base tomorrow early. He promised I'd be back on the 24th." Evan explained.
"Are you ready for this, Evan? To take a life?" Hermione asked, timidly. "Hermione. The Wizarding world, at least here in the UK, is morally corrupt. I have no desire to save them. However, they do infringe too frequently on the non-magical world. They torture and kill innocent people with impunity. How can I not want to help them? Protect them, when I have that ability?" Evan asked. "That is not what I am asking, Evan. I understand the rational. I do. But are YOU ready – tomorrow you will be taking a more active role. It won't be training anymore. It will be for real. You are only 15-years old. Oh my G_d! You're only 15. How did they accept you into the military in the first place?!" she exclaimed. "I had little choice, Hermione. I wouldn't be able to work if I had not changed my age. When I set up my new identity, I changed my date of birth so it said 18. I needed to broaden my options, and I couldn't do that being 15. As for your other question – 1st year I killed Quirell. 2nd year I had to vanquish the basilisk and Voldemort's spirit – I wonder if that was a horcrux as well? Third year we dealt with Sirius. Fourth year was the tournament.
You know, if you think about it, each year was progressively more challenging. I wonder if that was Dumbledore's doing as well. In any case, I don't think the Commander is going to have us in an active role. I get the impression he is 'rewarding' us by allowing us in on the planning, and maybe doing some recon so the 'real' teams can be available for the real action. Hermione, Basic Training for the Royal Marines is 30 weeks long. We've only completed 12 weeks. They won't be putting us in real action at least until we are fully trained." Evan replied.
"Evan. Do….Do you think I could come with you tomorrow? To the planning session, I mean? I've read all about the last Voldemort war. I could be a resource?" Hermione asked. Evan chuckled. "I'll call the Commander early tomorrow and ask him, but no promises. I've got to shower then get to sleep. I have to be up at 0400 to train. OH! I'll have to call Sensei in the morning to let him know I won't be able to make it to the dojo." "Good night Evan" she replied, then quickly gave him a hug and a peck on the cheek. "Go shower, you stink!" she laughed as she returned to her room.
Helen was waiting for Hermione in her room as she entered. "I couldn't help but overhear" Helen began. "Is there something you want to tell me?" Hermione blushed and sat down next to her mother. "Mum. Did you know that the first thing Harry did after bonding with Dobby was to ask Dobby to watch over me at school? Later, he bonded with Winky so she could be my full time protector. Since leaving the school, Harry and I have been writing nearly daily. He found a "game" '101 Questions to Ask Your Significant Other". I am sure he, and I, have asked much more than 101 questions. We've gotten to know each other fairly well on the personal level. On a more emotional level, however, we are just beginning. I really, really like him, Mum. I worry about him so much!" Hermione said, with tears gathering on her eyelid, ready to drip down. "I know, sweetheart. I know." Helen replied, hugging her daughter who had a 'new' Beauty.
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