Everything felt different, but somehow it looked the same. Kreacher had worked hard really cleaning the number 12 of Grimmauld Place.
The furnishings were free of dust and every corner was practically glowing. She sat in the room and sighed deeply. Where was Harry? It was almost two o'clock and Harry had not arrived with Teddy. Tonks and Remus needed time alone. After the war they had no opportunity. Nymphadora always had to go with the Aurors and the werewolf was helping with the reconstruction of Hogwarts.
-Hermione!
-Sirius!
She jumped up and ran to hug him; she'd not seen him in a couple of months and was very happy to find him in the house at that time. After being acquitted spent most of his time walking the streets or sitting in the Leaky Cauldron, trying to get used to the idea of being a free person, he really was enjoying it.
- Where is Harry? - Asked as soon as she let go
-He went to pick up Teddy, Lupin and Tonks have a date, Well if you can call a Quidditch game a date. Muttered remembering the last time she went out with Ron .
- Are you hungry? Kreacher! – Called. Sirius tried to put a friendly expression, but it just scared the elf ... and Hermione.
With a small plop the little elf appeared, holding a saucepan and looking more alive and nice than Hermione remembered.
- Did the master called? - Asked bowing.
-Prep ... uh ... could you prepare some snacks? Harry and Teddy are about to get here, so prepare enough ... Please-Sirius tried to put a friendly expression, but it just scared the elf ... and Hermione.
While Sirius continued to give Kreacher instructions, she levitated his trunk and climbed into her new room to put things in order. She took a quick shower and went down to wait for Harry.
Everything had changed; she still could not believe how different things were. In a month she will be back at Hogwarts, she really wanted to get her NEWTs. A few weeks ago she was back to the muggle world, but she knew she could not stay there, after trying for a couple of weeks she understood.
- ' Mione? -his father called, with a sweet voice. Too sweet.
- What is it? - She said barely poking his head through the kitchen door.
-Do not worry. We will always be your parents, always love you and no matter what happens we will be here for you- He said and walked to her, gave her a big hug, a kiss on the forehead and handed her an envelope with muggle money.
His mother approached her and looked into her eyes, and hugged her.
- All we want is you to be happy. Come visit and don't forget to write - she handed her trunk and Hermione knew it, they were letting her go. After found them and gave them their memories back, she had decided to stay with them, reward them. But that was not her place.
-Herms! , A voice took her out of her memory, she turned and waved enthusiastically.
-Harry! - His friend ran to her and gave her a hug that broke a couple of ribs, or so she thought -Teddy! - Lifted the child from the chair and hugged him gently, he responded with a smile and in seconds both had the same hair color.
They ate quiet, but not silent. Teddy did not bother to eat and chose to decorate the walls throwing mashed with all his might. She wiped the walls with his wand and sighed. It was good to be able to use magic, made her feel at home.
The first lights were on his handsome face, he put a hand over her eyes to avoid the light and try to sleep some more. He almost succeeded ... almost
-Draco Lucius Malfoy ! - Heard the voice of his mother. He took his wand and closed the door magically had no intention of getting out of bed.
He felt that his room shaking and heard footsteps approaching her bed.
- Aguamenti -
A large stream of water hit him full in the face. He opened his eyes and looked at her mother smiling at him.
- Dress and come downstairs, we need to talk.
Twenty minutes later he was in the living room of the mansion sitting on a leather sofa in front of their parents. His breathing was agitated and could not find his voice.
- ... that's why we haven't told you-his father he concluded , though his voice was calm , he could see he was worried about his reaction.
- I'm part Veela? What the bloody hell! Why did not you say so before?- he'said quite angry , Lucius did not answer and looked at his wife , for help. Narcissa understood and cleared his throat to get the attention of her son.
-Because we were not sure that you were coming in heritance , but now we just need to look at you to know, that muggle woman pushed her husband so you could walk by her side , remember ?
Who could forget something like that? The crazy lady had pretended to be fixing something in her shoe and almost had almost bite his ass!
-Draco is essential for you to find your mate. The Veela have only one chance to be happy and it is only with her mate. If she or he chooses someone else you'd die from a heartbreak ... - the voice of his mother continued but he could only think of one thing.
He? No, definitely not. He had heard wrong, raised his voice and dared to ask.
- HE? What do you mean by it?
-Well son, a veela's mate is not necessarily someone from the opposite sex , will be your age, because if your partner dies, you will too . We are confident that he or she going to Hogwarts, your magical bond will make that happen. Contrary to general belief, there is no time limit to claim. Now your skills are developing, your sight, touch, speed, hearing and smell. All are tools to find him or her. The smell will attract you, follow your instinct. It will always pull you to your mate. If she is happy you will be, if this sad are you. If someone hurts he, well, probably it'll be the last thing that person will do. The Veela is possessive and jealous; if you think someone wants to steal the mate can be quite aggressive. Try to control you.
-GREAT! NOW I AM A CRAZY POSSESSIVE VEELA OBSESSED WITH ONE PERSON. THIS IS MY PUNISHMENT FOR MAKING MY DOBBY ATE MY VEGGETABLES! I AM SLYTHERIN SEX GOD AND I CAN BE WHIPPED FOR A BLOKE- lamenting cried.
- God of WHAT? Her mother asked mad.
Shit. Now I had a lot of explaining to d.