Mother of Mine, Sweet Child of Thee

As the end of November approached, the group of friends along with the entire population of the school were gearing up for the first task of the Tri-wizard tournament.

Hermione had done some digging and snooping around and had found out that each contestant was to face off against a different dragon each. To help prepare her Veela and her best friend Hermione had pulled together a small document that contained the most important information she could find on each species of dragon, accompanied by a step by step guide to a list of spells most appropriate in dealing with each type of dragon without harming it.

Harry and Fleur were extremely grateful to the young brunette for her quick thinking and information gathering and had been studying the booklet as often as they could. A lot of the spells Fleur could do rather easily and it had her relaxing a little. Harry however knew he was at a disadvantage. He was two years younger than the other contestants and therefore his knowledge and skill set were not as advanced as theirs. He was rather terrified and annoyed at the predicament he was in. He did not want to participate in the competition but had been warned that if he forfeit and refused to participate he would lose his magic and he wouldn't risk it. Hermione had reassured him that all he could do was his best and she would be proud of him regardless.

Since their meeting in Minerva's chambers Nymphadora had come to the castle as often as possible to see her soulmates and check in with the group of youngsters. She was impressed when they told her Harry had got his prophecy and at Hermione's insistence had replaced it with a fake in the ministry.

Once the group had listened to it and worked out that basically the prophecy predicted that Harry was the one who had to deliver the killing blow to Voldemort in a battle as equals they had destroyed the real prophecy meaning that no one from the dark side would ever hear it, giving the light side an advantage.

On the day of the first task, she arrived at the castle with the other guests who had come to watch the contestants. She found Fleur, Harry and Hermione in the contestants tent and was rather angry when she spotted Rita Skeeter photographing Hermione and Harry hugging without the friends knowledge but if they were to keep the soulmate bond a secret from the media she could not be seen to be jumping in to defend them.

She quietly made her way over to the trio and quietly told them what she had seen. Advising Hermione and Fleur not to hug in the open. Both her soulmates were rather annoyed by this but agreed. They said their goodbyes and Nymphadora took Hermione's arm gently and guided her to the viewing stand where they located and sat beside Fleurs Grandmother and mother.

Hernione noticed from the corner of her eye her Aunt Narcissa arrive with her Husband Lucious and her son Draco.

'Aunt Narcissa is here' she sent to her soulmate through their mindlink.

'I know little love she will be back where she belongs when this is all over' Nymphadora sent back, squeezing the little brunettes hand in comfort. She knew exactly how Hermione felt on that one as she too never got the chance to know her Aunt and longed for the day they could get her out of the dark, but they knew Bellatrix was right she was safest where she was right now, to enlighten her would place a target on her back amd they would not risk their aunts safety.

Fleur was the first contestant to go as she faced of against a Common Welsh green dragon. She used a sleeping anchantment to lull the dragon to sleep. Hermione and Nymphadora watched at the edge of their seats anxiously as they watched their soulmate stroll quickly but confidently forward and retrieve the golden Egg. The egg was said to be a clue to the second task. She retrieved her egg and walked out of the arena unharmed. The dragon still sleeping peacefully behind her.

Viktor Krum (the Drumstrang champion) was next, facing a Chinese Fireball Dragon. He used the Conjunctivitis Curse to blind the dragon and retrieve his egg. However, he lost points when the dragon stumbled around and smashed half of the real eggs. Hermione was raging at him for not only that but the inhumane use of the curse.

Cedric Diggory was third, against a Swedish Short-Snout dragon. He used a transfiguration spell to change a rock into a dog to distract the dragon, which Hermione thought was quite clever. He was partially successful; the dragon took the bait, and Cedric went for the Golden Egg. Halfway through though, the dragon turned its attention back to Cedric when the boy was entirely too loud as he crossed the arena, and burned his face. Cedric retrieved the egg, however, and passed the task.

Last but not least was Harry and again Hermione found herself anxiously sitting at the edge of her seat. Harry drew the short straw so to speak and ended up with the most aggressive dragon - the Hungarian Horntail. He knew from Hermione's information that there really was not a spell he could use to help him without hurting this dragon so decided to use a powerful 'accio' spell to summon his broom and outfly the dragon. Hermione was glad of this as she knew Harry was great on a broom. He successfully out flew the dragon and collected his egg. Only receiving a minor injury when the dragons tail grazed his shoulder.

At the end of the first round, Harry and Fleur were joint first, Cedric Diggory was second and much to Hermione's pleasure Victor Krum was last.

'Serves him right' she thought to Nymphadora and smiled when her pink haired soulmate giggled in response. Her hair flashing purple in happiness.

"I love the purple on you Dora" Hermione murmured, smiling up at Tonks sweetly.

"I'll leave it this way if you want love" Tonks replied seriously as she smiled back at her little mate.

"Please do" Hermione replied standing and offering the metamorphmagus her arm as they made their way back to the school to meet Fleur and Harry.

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All too soon December 15th rolled around and Hermione found herself pacing infront of her grandmothers fire as she waited for Fleur and her grandmama to arrive so that they could floo to the ministry and meet the Tonks' together. She knew today was going to be difficult and she wasn't entirely convinced she was strong enough to face her abusers in a court but she knew she had to. She had to hold them accountable for their actions against her. She could not allow herself to feel guilty for their crimes, especially not when her biological mother had spent 15 years in prison when she was entirely innocent.

When Minerva and Fleur walked into the room they were confronted by an entirely panicked Hermione, the young brunette was pacing furiously while running her fingers through her hair constantly. Fleur took one look at her soulmate before striding across to her and pulling her witch into her arms.

"Alright that iz enough love, zer is no need for all thiz pacing back en forward, back en forward. You will wear a hole in your grandmamans carpet. Now take a deep breath an calm down" she softly commanded as she rubbed soft circles on the brunettes spine.

"That iz it, good. There iz no need to worry so much, Aunt Meda, Dora, your grandmama and I will be with you ze entire time oui?" She said to her soulmate. Smiling brightly as the brunette completely relaxed in her arms and smiled up at her.

"Thank you Fleur, I got a bit lost in my own head there for a minute" Hermione replied before pecking her soulmate on the cheek amd stepping out of her arms.

"Are we ready to go grandmama?" She asked Minerva quietly.

"Yeah we are little one" Minerva replied, offering her hand to Hermione. Hermione gladly took the offered hand and followed her grandmother through the floo.

When they arrived they quickly signed in at reception and made their way down to the basement where Court proceedings were held. Hermione was rather dismayed to realise that the trial would be public and therefore she would have to deal with half of wizarding Britain knowing her business.

Nymphadora and Andromeda hugged her tightly when they arrived in the courtroom. Smiling in reassurance and reminding her that they were there for her.

Entering the court room Hermione was relieved to see that it was Amelia Bones preciding over the trial and her headmaster Albus Dumbledore was also in attendance. She knew he was head wizingmot but she didn't think he would have been called in for this. He offered her a soft smile when she made eye contact with him. Hermione smiled slightly back at him as she followed her grandmama to the appropriate seat.

"I'll be back in a minute" Andromeda told her as she made her way quickly over to the opposite side of the room. Hermione couldn't help her amusement as she watched her aunt drag a very indignant looking Rita Skeeter out of the room, appearing back at Hermione's side moments later.

"Just had to take the trash out" she whispered to Hermione, smirking in amusement.

"Thank you" Hermione replied with a smile. She was glad her aunt had spotted the journalist. The last thing she needed was a repeat of the article Rita had released in line with the first task about Her and Harry.

When the hushed whispers of the room died down suddenly Hermione turned her attention back to Amelia Bones who had stood up at the podium.

"Goodmorning all" she greeted. "Bring forth the defendants" her scowl was apparent when she caught site of Hermione's adoptive family. Hermione thought Amelia should probably work on her game face a little as currently she was giving away quite clearly how much she did not like the defendants. Looking at her adoptive parents and adoptive grandmother Hermione couldn't help but examine how they were fairing. They looked a little haggard but otherwise they seemed to be fine. They were glaring openly at her as they were sat and chained onto three seats in the middle of the room.

"We are gathered here for the trial of Dr Jean and Thomas Granger and Ms Margaret Granger for the crimes of Physical abuse of a magical child, the emotional abuse of a magical child, willful neglect of a magical child and multiple accounts of endangering a magical child" read Amelia.

"How do you plead?"

"Not guilty" called her parents together.

"Little brat deserved it" spat her grandmother.

"Very well we will proceed, first up we have the memories from Hermione Granger, extracted by myself. They have been checked for signs of tampering and I am happy that they are a true, accurate accounts of the events of this past summer" Amelia told the court.

Hermione sat stiffly as one by one each of her memories appeared before the court. She wasn't sure why she had to be here to see this. She really did not want to be having to relive the moments that were appearing before the court. Each incident more brutal than the last. She was grateful when she felt her grandmother and aunt each take one of her hands to help ground her. She moved herself slightly and buried herself into her grandmothers side, relaxing a little when she felt Fleur and Nymphadora place a hand each on her back.

'I'm okay' she whispered to herself repeatedly as she centered herself through the touch of those she held most dear to her.

Once the last memory had finished playing the wizingmat members all burst out in indignation.

"An absolute disgrace" one voice said.

"She is just a babe" cried another.

"Vile filthy creatures" spat one man.

"They should get a death sentence" eclaimed an unknown woman.

"No one that willingly hurts a child should get the pleasure of living" cried another.

The many voices were soon cut short by Amelia who called the room back to order. Hermione sat herself up, still clutching her grandmother and aunts hands and took a deep breath.

"Now we will hear from the victim herself, her statement is not needed due to the evidence but young miss Granger wishes to make a statement" Amelia said gesturing to Hermione that she was free to take the floor, offering the girl a gentle smile in reassurance.

"Thank you Madame Bones. I do not have the intention of reliving what you have just witnessed again today. It was rather traumatising the first time around. However what I will do today is ask each member of the court not to let their anger influence your decision. While I understand your anger, I've felt it daily. I have also felt the sadness, the hopelessness, the fear and the sleepless nights that the actions of the Grangers have caused me yet I still know that their actions were borne out of their own fear, the fear of the unknown. So while I am in no way asking you to disregard their crimes against me or go gently I am asking that you avoid the death penalty. If we were put to death for our own ignorance I'd say we probably would have a very limited population at the end of it. To the Grangers I'd like to say that while I will never forget what you did to me, while I have to live the rest of my life carrying around trauma that you bestowed onto me I forgive you. I will not let your actions have anymore sway on my life" Hermione said, her voice strong and determined as she addressed the court, she was slightly startled when every single member of the court and the gallery stood and clapped at the end of her statement.

She smiled slightly and sat back down on her seat, taking her grandmother and aunts hands back in her own.

"Thank you Hermione, it takes a brave young woman to stand before her abusers and appeal to an entire courts sense of morals over their anger and an even braver young woman to offer her attackers forgiveness the way you have. May we be proud to know you" Amelia said tenderly, before she turned back to the court.

"All in favour of conviction" she asked and Hermione was rather taken aback when every member of the wizingmat raised their hand.

"Not that its needed but I have to for procedures sake, all in favour of dismissing the case?" When no hands were raised Amelia turned back to the grangers.

"Jean, Thomas and Margaret Granger, you have been found guilty for the crimes of Physical abuse of a magical child, the emotional abuse of a magical child, willful neglect of a magical child and multiple accounts of endangering a magical child and therefore must receive a sentence fiting these awful crimes. You have heard many call for your deaths. As you may see us magicals do not take kindly to anyone harming our young, however miss Granger has spoke on your behalf and requested we do not put you to death. Therefore I see it only fitting that you each serve twenty years for each count you have been convicted of. You will each serve 80 years imprisonment in Azkaban without the possibility of parole" Amelia declared, banging her gavel, sealing the fate of Hermione's adoptive family.

"Take them away" Madame Bones called with finality.

When Hermione and her family made it out of the court room she was pulled into a hug between both her soulamates. Each of them telling her how proud they were of her and reassuring her it was over now.

Hermione though had one worry which she voiced quietly to her grandmother, aunt and soulmates.

"Let us hope that my mother doesn't get wind of who the Grangers are and why they are in Azkaban" she whispered, each individual nodding in agreement while grimacing at the mental images.

"I don't think they would have much hope of a quick death anyway" Andromeda whispered back.

"Indeed, I think Bella would truly live up to her facade if she were ever to find out" Minerva chuckled, guiding the small group up to the elevators and out of the ministry.

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After the trial Hermione had spent some time with Fleur and Nymphadora while Minerva and Andromeda went to a cafe for tea. The young soulmates spent time wandering the streets of magical London, talking about nothing in particular as they hunted for a dress for Hermione and Fleur to wear at the upcoming yule ball.

They were enjoying the time they had together. It was rare the three of them could be alone and they knew that it was somewhat deliberately designed by the adults in their lives. Nymphadora informed them that she highly doubted until Hermione was of age that they would be left alone for any length of time.

"I get it slightly but I do not zee ze big deal about us bonding sooner than 'ermione's 17th" commented Fleur quizzically.

"I do" replied Hermione in amusement. "During a bonding the backlash of our magics combining could kill me if I am not at full magical maturity" she informed them amd giggled when she saw both her soulmates visibly pale.

"Okay, definitely best we avoid that" Nymphadora quipped as she shook her head.

"Indeed" Replied Hermione, sounding so much like her Grandmother that her soulmates couldn't help but laugh in amusement.

By the time they had found dresses and met back up with the parentals of the group, the trio were in a rather lighthearted mood. The adults smiled tenderly at them and watched fondly as they said their goodbyes. They would never not appreciate the moments the young soulmates got to spend simply being in love.

As Hermione hugged Nymphadora, the purple headed witch whispered in her ear "I'll do my best to see if I can get that message to aunt Bella I promise love" she told her, squeezing the young witch a little tighter.

Hermione pulled away smiling before deadpanning "indeed" once again, causing her soulmates to giggle as Andromeda smirked at Minerva.

"I swear she spends far too much time with you Min, I'll have to work that out of her over Christmas. It is far to uncanny" Andromeda laughed as the five witches separated for the day. Minerva taking hold of Fleur and Hermione as Andromeda and Nymphadora apparated away.

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Blackbird (in honour of Hermione's mother) - the new official code name for all those working with Hermione, Harry, Fleur and Nymphadora knew that the Yule ball was being covered by none other than Rita Skeeter and as such they knew that Hermione and Fleur could not be seen to arrive together.

So as the day of the ball came upon them it was decided that Harry would take Hermione as his date as they may as well feed into Rita Skeeters earlier article that claimed they were dating and Fleur would take Ginny. They had chosen Ginny because if they were free to go with who they wanted to no one had any doubt that Harry would have taken Ginny. Something which he readily admitted.

This meant that once the first dance was over and done with the two 'couples' could swap partners without worrying about anyone (Rita specifically) creating more rumours that would draw attention to the group.

Ginny and Hermione got ready together. They wanted to arrive together to greet their dates at the bottom of the grand steps.

On Hermione's part, Ginny told her she looked incredible. The young brunette wore a baby pink knee length ball gown that framed her body well, not leaving much to the imagination but it was still respectful. Her hair was swept up into a regal looking braid behind her head with a few curls hanging forward to frame her face. She had also allowed Ginny to apply a light coating of make up to her face and felt entirely too girly.

Ginny looked elegant in a dark blue of the shoulder dress, her hair in a tight bun and deep smoky looking makeup enhancing the look. As they descended the stairs everyone - students and teachers alike - stopped what they were doing to marvel at the two gryffindors. Truthfully no one would have guessed that these two could dress up so well as it was well known that these two preferred casual clothing over anything dressy and no one had ever seen them dress up. They were the talk of the full school that night and were many a students envy.

Harry - looking dashing in a smart black tux with black dress robes over the top and Fleur - looking the picture of beauty in a pale grey of the shoulder ankle length dress with silver sequins and her hair curled elegantly - both stopped and stared open mouthed at their girls. Before breaking out of their stupor and making their way to the bottom of the stairs.

They both offered their hand to the girls and escorted them down the last few steps. It was this moment that Rita Skeeter chose to photograph the youngsters. The other two contestants and their dates entirely forgotten as she focused on the boy-who-lived and his rather beautiful muggle-born date - the brightest witch of her age.

"You look lovely" Harry whispered to his best friend as they were escorted into the great hall and onto the dance floor for the first dance.

"Why thank you sir, you don't half look rather dashing yourself you know" Hermione quipped playfully as they began dancing together.

"I'm sorry you can't dance the first dance with Fleur" he told her.

"It's alright i don't mind giving the first dance to my bestfriend Harry, it's sort of perfect. We've been through everything together, what better way to start a ball than together" she reassured him, smiling tenderly at her friend.

"You're right, I'm glad I have you mione, I dont know where I'd be without you" he smiled.

"At the bottom of all your classes or dead" she teased lightly, laughing at the dopey grin that spread across his face.

"Yeah yeah, rub it in" he laughed as he twirled her and bowed at the end of the dance before leading her over by the arm to Fleur smiling as they swapped partners.

"You do know you are going to have to dance with me at some point Fleur or it will look entirely to suspicious" Harry giggled at the French witch.

"Oui I do, but first I 'ave a witch to what you call woo oui?" Fleur laughed good naturedly.

"Yeah woo is the right word" Harry laughed before guiding Ginny away from the soulmates.

"You look gorgeous" Hermione said in awe as she took in the sight of the witch infront of her.

"As do you mon amour" Fleur replied, gently tucking a strand of Hermione's hair behind her ear. "Shall we?" She asked bowing to her young love before guiding her in a slow dance across the floor.

"The only thing that would make tonight more perfect is if Dora was here" Hermione whispered and Fleur couldn't help but smile sympathetically at the young witch when she heard the longing in her voice.

"Oui it would be perfect if Dora waz 'ere, but we will see 'er tonight when Minerva takes us 'ome ma petite" she replied gently.

For the rest of the evening Fleur and Hermione spent their time dancing together and with their friends. Swapping partners and dancing happily. When the band started playing they abandoned dancing with a partner and the entirety of Blackbird minus Nymphadora all gathered together to dance and sing as if they hadn't a worry in the world.

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When Minerva found them later to take them to Andromeda's she found the large group of friends sitting on the steps outside the Great hall all laughing together.

"I hate to break up the joviality children but I do believe I need to escort two young witches home this evening" she said sternly and did her best to hide the amusement she felt when every youngster including Neville and Luna turned and stuck their tongues out at her.

"Well then, that was entirely expected, come along" she dead panned, smirking at Hermione when the young witch jumped to her feet.

Arriving at Andromeda's cottage the two teens rushed up the garden path and past the older witch as they ran up the stairs to Nymphadora's room.

"I think a certain duo have been missing their third" Minerva explained when Andromeda raised a questioning eyebrow at her.

"I see, couldn't even stop to say Merry Christmas to her aunt" the brunette pouted as she gestured for minerva to follow her into their sitting room.

"Good evening Teddy, it is lovely to see you" Minerva said warmly as she hugged the woman.

"And you Minnie, I see my niece has decided to forget her manners this evening?" Teddy joked good naturedly.

"Indeed, far too excited to see young Nymphadora, they haven't stopped talking about seeing her for the past three days" Minerva told them.

"Dora has been the same, do you know Fleurs plans for the year ending?" Andromeda enquired.

"She has spoken to her mother and grandmother and they have agreed to let her stay in the country until after the Dark Lord is defeated once and for all providing she can aquire suitable accommodation"

"I see, she is more than welcome to move in here. It will give her family, Hermione and Dora peace of mind and it will allow them to stay close so Hermione knows where to find them in case anything happens and we can monitor them better" Andromeda offered.

"I'll let her know after Christmas. They don't need to be fretting over the future today" Minerva agreed.

"I'm going to get them down or they'll hide upstairs for the remainder of the holiday" Andromeda said as she stood and made her way up the stairs to her daughters room.

Knocking on the door quietly she pushed the door open and stopped in the doorway.

Infront of her all three of the younger witches were standing in the middle of the room, both Fleur and Hermione tucked into Nymphadora's side swaying gently to the music they had playing quietly. So obsorbed in each other they didn't notice Andromeda standing in the door. Casting a silent patronus so as not to disturb the trio, Andromeda called for Minerva and Teddy to join her upstairs.

When the other adults joined her in the doorway they stood silently together watching the girls infront of them with soft smiles on their faces.

Niether trio knew how long they stayed that way but it was Nymphadora that first noticed her mothers and McGonagall at the door. She smiled at them before whispering a quiet "hi" elerting her soulmates to the elder witches watching them. The two youngests smiled at the onlookers but did not move to break away from Dora.

"We came up to bring you downstairs, for presents and I would really like to spend at least a little time with my only niece on Christmas even if she did rudely run past me not twenty minutes ago" Andromeda teased lightly.

"Sorry Aunt Andy I was just a little overexcited to see Dora" Hermione apologised, moving to embrace her aunt and kiss her cheek.

"Aunt Teddy" she said politely as she also hugged Teddy and kissed the older witches cheek.

"Come on little one, what do you say we run ahead and get the best seats" Teddy whispered to her taking her hand and running off as the youngest witch laughed and nodded.

"Hey mum unfair!!!!" Nymphadora shouted, before her and Fleur took off after them.

"Kids, we are surrounded by kids Min" Andromeda exclaimed.

"Yes and your Teddy is the biggest one of the lot" Minerva deadpanned as they too followed after the youngsters and Teddy.

When they were all settled in the living room, Teddy tonks and Hermione began passing out the presents from under the tree. The little family laughing together as they opened their gifts.

Hermione was blown away by the amount of presents she received. Never before in her life had she felt more spoiled.

From her Aunts she received three new books on advanced magic, a framed photo of her mother and aunts - the picture Andromeda had explained was taken when Bellatrix was Hermione's age. She received a picture of a very pregnant looking Bellatrix standing with Rudulphus, Andromeda, Teddy and a very young looking Nymphadora. New dress robes, boots and a new bag with a bottomless and weightless charm on it that meant she could carry around as much as she wanted too without an issue.

From Minerva she got a step by step animagus guide book with a promise that she would help Hermione achieve animagus status. She also received a new quil set. The quills were a deep red and gold and had her initials (H.N.A.B.L) engraved in the sides, a new pack of parchment and envelopes and a blank photo album.

From her girls she received a framed photo of the three of them together, a whole new wardrobe of different skirts, tops, jeans, jumpers, dresses, shirts and dress pants. She also got a charm bracelet with three small charms - a lioness, a badger and a veela - to symbolise each other. She was informed that both Fleur and Nymphadora had an identical one and it meant that if any if them were ever in danger all they had to do was squeeze the charm bracelet and think if their location, it would send a magical signal to the other two and they would be able to communicate with one another telepathically and would therefore know where to find the one in danger. It was to ensure that they would always be able to be their for each other.

Her last gift was from Nymphadora who had two rings with the Black family crest fashioned for her soulmates. As Hermione was the only heir to the house of Black and technically the head of house they had already decided that when they were bonded they would all take on the Black name, ensuring that the house of Black lived on. Around the edges was also the family crest of the Delacour clan, the Tonks' and the Lestrange's. The two younger witches loved them and Hermione couldn't help it when she burst into tears when she put hers on.

Nymphadora was quick in pulling the youngest witch into a hug but wasn't surprised when Hermione hugged her briefly before climbing up onto the sofa between her mothers.

The young witch burried her head in Andromeda's neck and held on for dear life as both her aunts held her tightly.

"It's alright love" Andromeda whispered to her. "She will be so proud of you and when she comes home, when this is all over she will be able to spend every Christmas and holiday surrounded by those she loves"

"I miss her" Hermione whispered. "I have no memory of her but I feel as if theirs a whole part of me missing and it hurts so goddamn much Auntie"

"It's understandable babygirl, I promise you she's missing you just as much" Teddy whispered back.

"Mia?" Nymphadora called gently. "I spoke to her yesterday" she told her.

"She's okay?" Hermione asked, looking at her soulmate through heavy lidded eyes.

"She's doing alright, I told her what you asked me to say. I couldn't say anything else as my supervisor started making his way towards me but she nodded and smiled at me and I saw her eyes, they were filled with so much hope, so I can promise you love she's still fighting for you" Dora whispered as she took her soulmate out of her mothers arms and carried her over to Fleur, where she sat down and placed Hermione between them. Hermione nodded and sat back against her mates, placing her head on Fleurs shoulder. Nymphadora didn't mention however how she had also chucked the daily prophet into her aunts call, containing the article on Hermione and the Grangers. She did not wakt her soulmate to worry about her mothers reaction but she would not keep information as important as this from her aunt.

"Auntie, can you tell us about her, what was she like?" Hermione asked Andromeda quietly.

"Of course I can, she was so much like you Mia" Andromeda started, using the nick name the young witches had started calling her ever since Andromeda had told them months ago that Bella had used it as a nickname when talking about her daughter.

That evening saw the little family sit until well into the morning reminiscing over Hermione's family, telling stories of the many antics Bellatrix Black got herself into over the years and as Hermione sat and listened to her family speak her heart felt full for the first time in her life.

As she fell asleep that night, nestled between her soulmates she smiled. Her heart so full of love for those around her and for the first time since finding out the truth about her past and future she allowed herself to truly hope that they would make it out of this together.