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The next three days flow by. Hermione watched her friends play quidditch, helped George with the shop, hung out with Harry and Ginny. Ron has been very distant and every time she try to talk to him he blows up at her. Everyone has accepted the fact that she was a Zabini. They are obviously still scared for her and are trying to make Hermione stay but she made a deal and had to complete it.
George apologized on how he acted when he found out that Hermione was now a Zabini.
It was almost noon on the third day. Hermione was nervous about this new chapter in her life. She didn’t know what would happen. Her birth mother said that Blaise went looking for her with his friends. Which friends? Blaise always used to hangout with Nott, Parkinson, and Malfoy. Did they help? How long did Blaise know that Hermione was his sister? The questions messed with her mind.
Hermione heard the grass move behind her, she looked back to see Harry walking towards her. Harry finally felt free. Himself. It was a new joy that he liked. But his best friend was now dealing with something huge. He wanted to help but didn’t know how. He couldn’t shake off the feeling that something bad would happen. He needed to tell his curly hair friend to be careful.
“Hello Hermione.” Harry said.
“Hi Harry. How are you doing?” Harry sat down right beside her.
“I’m doing great but what about you? A lot is going to change for you today.”
She signed. “I honestly don’t know. I have been thinking and Mrs. Zabi… my mother said that Blaise went looking for me to find me when I was in Australia. She said his friends helped.”
Harry knew what Hermione was talking about. “You don’t think that Malfoy and the other slytherins went looking with him?”
“I think you know I think that.” They sat in silence.
“Hermione, I can't shake off the feeling that something bad will be found.”
“I think that’s called being nervous, Harry.”
“No, Hermione, you got to believe me.” He looked very sincere.
“During the war, Harry, I have learned to trust your gut. What do you think is going to happen?”
“I don’t know but something with his friends. I want to check on you in a couple days and make sure you're all safe.” He looked at her.
“Okay. I’m sure that can happen.” She signed.
“I heard they are going to have a ball soon. To the memory’s of all of those we lost during the war.” Harry said breaking the silence.
“Let me guess. We have to go.” She chuckled.
“Probably. I’m sure all the order has to if it’s true. I only overheard Mr. Wealsey and Percy talking about it.” He also chuckled. “Did you see the profit today?” He changed the topic.
“Yeah. I think it’s all so terrible. There are to many death eaters that are still doing evil out.”
“I can’t believe they attack three little girls. That’s sick.”
“I agree. The Auror are not doing there jobs well.”
“When do they ever?” Harry said. They both broke out laughing. Hermione fell over in the grass. With all the times they were being chased the Auror never did they jobs right. Harry laid down next to Hermione still laughing.
“Gosh that hilarious!”
“What it’s the truth!” Harry said in defense. “I actually came outside to call you in. Mr. Wealsey wants to talk to you.” She turned her head to Harry and nodded. They both got up and walked over.
“What does Mr. Wealsey want to talk about?”
“I don’t know. But it sounded important.” Hermione nodded and made her way back inside.
She went back the kitchen where she saw Mr. Wealsey. He was sitting down reading the Saturday Paper. He saw her and motioned for her to sit in the chair beside him. She sat and he put down the paper.
“Hermione, how are you doing with everything?”
“Well a lot has happened in just a couple of days. The part about almost being grilled by a death eater doesn’t really bother me anymore because that definitely wouldn’t be the last time someone tries to kill me.”
“Sadly I will have to agree with that. I was informed that they found the name of the death eater who attacked you. He wasn’t apart of the inner circle or anything. His name was Oscar Allen.”
“It doesn’t sound familiar.”
“He was very unknown. They sadly don’t have any other new information but his name.” She signed and let him continue. “How are you doing about everything else?” She knew he meant how she was doing with the fact that she was adopted and now a Zabini.
“Honestly I know it sounds strange but I’m doing well. It feels right.” He nodded.
“I just want you to be careful. We are always here for you.” She smiled and nodded towards him. “I do have good news for you. I am going to keep it a surprise for the others but I thought I should tell you. They are having Hogwarts this year and all students who didn’t finish their education get to go back! That includes you, Ron, Harry, Ginny, Neville, Luna but basically all your friends!” His armed shot up.
“That’s amazing! I’m so thrilled!” She became quite again. “Aruther, you said all people that didn’t finish there educations. Does that means former death eaters?” He quickly became quiet and still.
“They haven’t decided yet. They want it to be completely safe.” She nodded. And smiled.
“I can’t believe that.” She was thrilled.
“I think George wanted to tell you something too. He is out in the back. Working on some new fireworks.”
“Thank you Aruther.” She smiled and got up and walked into the back.
She opened the door to see George mixing some potions. He was sitting at a old table. She sat beside him.
“Hey Hermione. Did Dad tell you?” He said in a mixed tone.
“Yep he did.” Hermione knew that it was hard for George to imagine Hogwarts without his twin. “He said you wanted to tell me something.” George instantly stopped what he was doing and smiled.
“About a couple months into the war Fred came up with an idea if we survive the war.” He smiled at the memory. “Well actually we were drunk and I said something that made him come up with the idea. No clue what I said but Fred said if we survive the war he wanted to do something for the kids at Hogwarts. He wanted to open up a shop at Hogsmeade and sell stuff there during hogsmeade trips. Well obviously he…he didn’t survive the war.” He had tears in his eyes. “The week or two after the war I bought a store with the money I got for my service for the war. I'm going to make another shop there in memory of Fred. I just wanted to tell you because I knew you and Fred were close and all. Plus you probably would be the first one he would tell.” George smiled. Hermione and Fred have always been close. Fred was there when Hermione felt sad or anything. They both lost their Virginity to each other as friends. Hermione did it young and Fred didn’t want to wait anymore. They wanted to get it over with in the summer before fourth year. Right before the quidditch match. Actually it was the night before. That is why Hermione was already up and got Harry and Ron up. George knew and kept their secret.
“George, that is amazing. I’m so happy for you and I know that Fred would be proud.” Then Hermione started to think of something she hasn’t before. George would tell and keep quiet watching her. “I have a question.”
“What is it Mione?”
“Fred died in Hogwarts as for many others, right?” He nodded. “What if Fred was now a ghost at Hogwarts or in a portrait? So with all the other people that died!” George knew Hermione was on to something.
“Hermione that is absolutely Genius!” He shouted and stood up with Hermione hugging her. They didn’t realize but Ron, Ginny, Harry, Bill, and teddy were behind them.
“Hermione what the hell is going on.” Ron shouted behind them. George was smiling and crying. He faced Ron with Hermione.
“Your girlfriend is an absolute genius!”
“Well obviously it’s Hermione Granger, or Zabini.” Ginny said. Hermione still hasn’t decided what she wanted to be called. Ron and everyone was still confused.
“I was talking to Mione and then she realized that Fred and all the other people who died in Hogwarts could maybe come back as ghost or in Portraits!” George was screaming with joy. The Wealsey looked happy for the first time in a while with tears in their eyes.
“I am not hundred percent sure but I just thought of it and it would make sense because think of Moaning Myrtle. She died from the Snake in Hogwarts. What about the rest?” Hermione explained.
“It makes sense but let’s not get our hopes up.” Harry said but he was also filled with excitement. They all smiled and hugged.
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It was just about time for Kingsley to come pick up Hermione. She sat on the couch holding Teddy. He was still a baby. He was just dropped off so Hermione could say goodbye. George was going to go with Hermione to meet the Zabinis and ask about Fred.
Her life was about to change. She signed. Teddy was adorable. His little finger and toes. He looked like his father.
The Wealsey made there way to the living room. They all sat quietly. They had nothing to say. Hermione just ignored them and payed attention to teddy.
She packed all her things into a small black bag. She used the same spell as she did for the war. The flames turned green. She gave teddy to Molly. Kingsley came out.
“Are you ready to go?” Kingsley said duly.
“Yes, just give me a minute to say goodbye.” He nodded. She started to say her goodbyes. Closest to her was Fleur.
“Take care Hermione.” Fleur said hugging her. She was crying.
Next was Bill. He hugged her. “ If you need anything, come here and we can help.” Hermione chucked and nodded.
Next was Ginny.
“Meline Mione. Be Careful. You can always come to me if you need anything.” Ginny said with tears in her eyes.
“Ginny, it's not the last time we are going to see each other.” Hermione said as she let go moving to hug Ron next. He pulled her close to an aggressive kiss. He didn’t say anything.
Next was Harry. Harry knew this wasn’t a good bye obviously. He still couldn’t shake the feeling of where something is going to happen with Blaise's friends. It was very unclear right now. “Mione, if you need anything you know how to get me.” He hugged her and whispered in her ear. “Owl me when it is okay to come.” Hermione let go and nodded.
She made her way to the Wealsey parents. She hugged both of them. They both told her if she needed anything to come back. George had an appointment to talk to Kingsley so he came through the floo with them. They were back in his office. Where she saw her family.
“Hermione.” Blaise said as he hugged her. She went to hug her mum next. She saw George observing them. He shook hands with Blaise.
“I guess it’s time to go home.” Hermione said.
“You should be warned before you go there.” Blaise said in a nervous voice.
“Why?” She looked at George. George was ready to pounce on Blaise if he made even the littlest mistake.
“Because we aren’t the only once living there anymore.” Hermione was confused. “Pansy Parkison, Theodore Nott, Narcissa Malfoy and Draco Malfoy now also live there.” George went into protection mode.
“Absolutely not! I have let her live with you, the Zabinis, not the rest of the crazy clan!” Hermione went over to George to calm him down.
“George, they all passed their trials. They are not going to hurt me. I’m positive about that. I need to go back.” She hugged him and whispered in his ear. “Only tell Harry, no one else.” Then pushed away with a smile.
“Fine Mione. Just send me owls on how you are doing.” She nodded. She walked over to her family.
“Time to go home darling.” Her mother said as they floo home.