Hermione's POV

Taking brisk steps into my house, I continued right past everyone, ignoring their calls and greetings as I stomped my way up to my room and slammed my door so loudly that the frames on the walls rattled.

I could hear my family talking to themselves about what could have happened to put me in such a rotten mood.

“Hermione. Are you okay, my darling girl?” My mom's quiet voice came from the other side of my door.

I wanted to ignore her, but I knew she would not leave there until I answered her.

“I am fine, mom. I just want to be left alone for now....