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"Daddy don't you think this is ridiculous?"
Hemiones father sat patiently at his desk, normally he didn't have much patience at all when it comes to work and the public, but this was his daughter and he knew her temper was as volatile as his own, so he'd humor her this time.
"I understand your frustrating dear. However, you know this is not the right time and we have spoken about this several times and I insure you this is the last."
He let out a long sigh, he didn't like losing his temper with his only daughter, but this had been going on all summer and it was enough. He's temper could only be restrained so much.
"Yes sir." She said letting herself gaze only at the floor as to cover her teary eyes.
"Little angel. I know it's been a long time coming and you've been a great asset to myself and my cause. One more year will not be the end. Severus was just named the headmaster, I'm sure things will be easier for you. How about we call him hear I believe he had something to share with you."
Hermione knew her father was only trying to distract her in all her nearly 18 years he's never been good at confrontation with his daughter. Moment later there was a quiet crack to her left.
"I've been called?" Severus said as he took the only other seat in the large office.
"Father said you wished to tell me something?" Hermione noticed how Severus eyes snapped back to the never aging man on the other side of the desk.
"I can't have one secret with this family, can I?"
Hermione giggled as her father simply rolled his eyes.
"Well I suppose." Severus handed Hermione an envelop with the official Hogwarts seal. As she opened it many possibilities popped up into her mind all more fantastical then the last. As she read her letter her grin grew into a large smile and she beamed up at the man that gave her the letter.
"I do believe a thank you is in order" She said going to embrace the new headmaster.
"What would be the benefit of having your brother as headmaster if you didn't get perks?" He laughed as she continued to beam. Finally, their father cleared his throat.
"As you can see angel, being made head girl you'll have a lot more opportunities to aid me this year, we also had head dorms arranged for you this year, as it is something I believe should never had been taken away. However, this is one last order of business. The head boy will be Draco Malfoy." Hermione cut her father off by snorting very unlady like.
"Oh great, I'll be sure to enjoy my time with the Malfoy heir Father."
"Yes, yes. I know he's been less then pleasant to you these last 6 years, but we can't fault the boy on that, now can we?"
Hermione sighed and gave her father a stern look but nodded none the less.
" Is he to know who I am this year?" Hermione asked, hoping that finely she'll be able to rub her bloodline in his face.
"Trixy!" He called
"Bring in Lord Malfoy and his heir."
Hermione threw up her glamours as she normally would when those who weren't family saw her. She chanced a look at her father, whose red eyes shun with amusement.
The floo lite and seconds later the Malfoys stood with the heads bowed.
"Ah, my loyal servants. Nice of you to join us. Today marks a day of discoveries and truths." Her father chuckled as the Malfoys grew more suspicious and afraid.
"As my Father and Master is trying to say, the family has decided to gift you knowledge of our closest secret as to show our thanks of your service." Severus kept his eyes locked on Draco. While he was his godson, his sister would come first.
Hermione stood in the corner as she normally would in these situations with her mask on and head tilted down as to not draw attention to herself. Her father was lenient in letting her attend many meetings if she remained in the shadows. Over the years there had been rumours of the death eater in the shadows, some saying that they were the dark lords person servant, other suggesting she was his consort. No one had considered the unknown death eater to be his family.
Hermione stepped out of the shadows, allowing herself to bask in the excitement of not having to hide from two of their most trusted followers.
"I take great pleasure in introducing you to my daughter, I trust you understand that if this leaves this room, I will personally sever your heads and hang them for decoration." The dark Lord starred at them for several moments each, smiling cruelly at their discomfort while taking in their initial reactions.
"My Lord, I ensure you that we will never tell a soul. My son is quite efficient in the mind arts. He will keep this from those who wish you harm." Lucius answered dutifully bowing his head slightly to show his obedience.
At this statement of insurance. Hermione took of her hood and smiled. She took out her wand, held it just above her head and as she let her wand slide down her body the glamours dropped.
Lucius and Draco Malfoy stood there for several moments, speechless. Slowly Draco dropped to his knees and bowed low, showing his respect for the daughter of the Dark Lord. Lucius quickly snapped out of it and followed his sons' actions.
"Ah, I see that you recognize my heir. She's quite popular I've gathered." Voldemort smiled sinisterly.
"Draco, Draco, Draco how I have dreamed of this day for years. The moment that you realize that I have better blood then you could ever imagine. I have kept my eye on you, spewing my family's views to anyone who would listen without understanding them yourselves. I will truly enjoy our year together love." She sneered at the boy, now a man, that she's known most of her life. Oh, how she'll enjoy this year.
"Sister, I believe we have more pressing matters to discuss then your vendetta against the Malfoy boy." He rolled his eyes as his sisters flashed red, one of their father's traits she picked up.
"Brother, of course. Tell him our good news." Hermione smiled finally reached her eyes. She was truly excited for this year and she would ensure nothing would ruin it.
"Let me children." Their father said.
"Draco, as my son is the new headmaster, we have decided that you along with Hermione will be head boy and girl this coming year. Along with the privileges that that brings, you two will also have private rooms with a shared common room. Boy, I have known you your whole life, I suppose you could even say I am fond of your family. However, if a hair is out of place on my daughter's head and it's something you could have prevented, I will kill you. I truly hope we have an understanding." The dark lord stood as he stared down the Malfoy heir, his crimson red eyes boring into the silver eyes of the boy.
"I assure my lord, I will protect her with my life. She will not be alone with anyone that is a possible threat. I swear."
"Be sure that you do boy." Voldemort sneered.
Voldemort raised his hand gesturing the Malfoys to stand again. He wasn't lying when he said he was fond of their family, they had been the only others he had let see him without his own glamours on. The information of him having a daughter was something he had considered telling the Malfoys for years, but his families safety did come first. Yes, he'd referred to Severus as son, but most believed this to be pseudo relationship, I way to show favor for his spy.
"As much fun as this is I must take my leave father, school begins tomorrow and there is much to do." With that and a bow of his head to his father and a kiss on his sister's head he left.
Hermione kept her gazed fixed on the blonde boy, considering what the next year will bring. She could already picture his scared eyes every time that they would be alone, scared to find himself on the bad end of her wand. It truly brought a smile to her face.
"Sir, What of our lady's current friends. How would you like me to approach this?" Draco questioned. Surprising both herself and her father with the question.
"There is a brain in there, hmm. Would have never guessed. Draco dear, I will handle potter and Weasley. I assure you they have no suspicions on my identity. However, I will inform you if this changes. You and I will be civil this year, it will start to make them question me, but it is necessary for our plans. With Dumbledore dead they will be high alert, especially with Sev as headmaster." Hermione answered, watching the blonde intently.
"I have many things I'd like to set in motion this year and you will be a great asset Draco. Don't let me down." She warned
"Whatever you believe best." Was his only reply.
"Lucius my friend, our children are getting along so well. What a pleasure. I'm sure you have business to get back to and I need a few moments with my daughter. You are dismissed." With a flick of his hand the Malfoys both scurried off.
Hermione returned to the seat opposite of her father. With her fathers snake like glamour dropped he didn't look a day older then 30. With jet black hair that just covered his ears and his piercing red eyes he was quite a terrifying man. Though she had never seen him as such, he had always been a doting father to her growing up.
"How is your mother doing Mia?" He asked breaking her train of thought.
"She's been better. I'm not sure how much longer she'll be with us. Daddy, you should really go visit her, I'm sure she'd appreciate it." Her eyes finally caught her fathers and she saw the pain that, so few had seen. Her mothers health had never been all that good ad in recent years it's deteriorated quicker then the healers had predicted.
"I don't believe that Elaina would appreciate my company dear. Last time we saw each other she was pretty clear on not wanting to see me."
Hermione remembered that explosive day quite well. Herself and Severus were having tea in the library when they heard the shouting begin. Their parents, while sharing similar views never agreed on how they went about it. Her mother was more like Severus, wanting to be diplomatic to get their way. While the Dark Lord and his youngest agreed on a more hands on approach. So, like many other fights, it begun with yelling and escalated into something none of the four could control. Hermione remembered the spells that went flying from all four wands. Ironically enough Elaina was on the offensive while her husband, like most fights, kept his defensive shields up and tried to calm her down. Then it happened, one of her mothers spells hit her father and he immediately casted the most painful on the unforgivable curses at her.
She remembered that everything went silent. Her father had instantly dropped his wand, while Severus ran over and helped their mother up. Hermione remembered the exact words her mother had said "Tom Slytherin, I, Elaina Prince Slytherin declare you banned from my ancestral home. So mote it be." There was a flash of light and their father had been removed.
"Daddy, it's been 2 years, she hasn't sent divorce papers. How mad could she still be? It was a mistake you were just reacting to what had happened. Honestly, we both know she over reacted she hit you with a curse just as painful."
"Angel I know, I swore to never curse your mother when she agreed to marry me. I broke a vow." The Dark Lord truly had loved his wife with his whole heart. He thought of starting up correspondence with her several times over the last year or so.
"Just try Dad. Pleased, you know how sick she is, the healers give her till maybe Christmas and don't bother with the philosopher stone again, she has refused both Severus and I."
With that Hermione reapplied her glamours, made sure her hood covered her face and left her fathers office.