On the night before she died, she came into their room, kissed her father Raymond on the cheek and cheerfully told him: "I love you, Dad."
The following day Hannah's mother Heather went to check on her daughter and found her hanging by a tie from the top rail of her bunk bed.
They could find only one clue: Hannah was what is known as an "emo".
Some describe it as a cult or a sect, but in reality the term ? derived from the word "emotional" ? encapsulates a trend that is becoming hugely popular among Britain's schoolchildren.
A trans-Atlantic import, its followers dress in black, favouring tight jeans, T-shirts, studded belts and sneakers or skater shoes.
Hair is all-important: often dyed black and straightened, it is worn in a long fringe brushed to one side of the face.
Music also plays a critical role.
Emos like guitar-based rock with emotional lyrics.
American bands such as My Chemical Romance, Good Charlotte and Blink 182 are particular favourites.
No doubt many adults would ask: "So what?"
On the surface, it all sounds typically teenage ? angst-ridden, over-dramatic and tribal. Full story...
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