Chapter 3 - summoned by a goddess

As the dark moon rose in the night sky, the air grew thick with magic. The wind howled through the trees, and a shadowy figure appeared before Hermione. She knew it could only be the ancient goddess Hecate, the queen of the witches.

Hermione fell to her knees before Hecate, feeling both humbled and terrified in the goddess's presence.

"Hermione, daughter of Gaia," Hecate spoke, her voice like a whispery wind. "You have been summoned by me, for you are a powerful witch and a servant of the earth."

Hermione lifted her head, meeting Hecate's piercing gaze. "My lady, how may I serve you?" she asked, her heart pounding.

Hecate stretched out a hand, and Hermione felt a sudden rush of energy flow through her. "The balance of the world is out of order," the goddess told her. "There are forces working against nature, against the harmony of creation. You, Hermione, must use your power to restore the balance."

Hermione nodded, understanding the urgency and the gravity of Hecate's words. "I will do whatever it takes, my lady," she promised.

Hecate smiled, and the darkness around them seemed to lift. "I have faith in you, my child." And with those words, the goddess vanished, leaving Hermione more determined than ever to use her magic for the good of the world.    

The Goddess of Magic stood at the center of a circle of glowing runes, her hair and clothes billowing as if in a wind that only affected her. In front of her, she held a wand made of purest crystal, and behind her, a massive tome with runes etched onto the cover in gold.

As she spoke the words of the summoning, a bright light appeared in the center of the circle, and from it emerged a young woman with bushy brown hair and a determined look in her eyes.

"Hermione Granger," the Goddess said, her voice ringing with power. "I have summoned you here because I have need of your skills."

Hermione looked around in wonder, staring at the Goddess and the glowing runes surrounding them. "What can I do for you?" she asked, her voice steady despite her nerves.

"I am facing an ancient enemy - one that threatens the very fabric of magic itself," the Goddess replied. "I need a mortal's help to defeat it."

Hermione nodded, determination filling her eyes. "I am ready to help in any way I can."

"Good," the Goddess said approvingly. "But this enemy is powerful, and you will need to be stronger than you have ever been before. I will give you the knowledge and the magical power to succeed."

With those words, the Goddess raised her wand and began to chant, calling upon the very essence of magic itself. A beam of pure light shot from the crystal wand, engulfing Hermione and filling her with a blaze of energy and knowledge.

For hours they stood there, the Goddess pouring her own power into Hermione, until finally the young witch collapsed, drained but triumphant.

"You are ready," the Goddess said, smiling with approval. "Go forth and defeat the enemy. The fate of the magical world rests with you."

Hermione nodded, determination filling her heart. She looked around at the rune circle, the book, and the wand in her hands. She had never felt so powerful or so prepared.

With a final nod to the Goddess, Hermione stepped out of the circle and disappeared into the world to fight for magic and all who depended on it.