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Chapter 1

As I sit in my cold cell and listen to the waves crashing by the fort that's called Azkaban I cant help but think about everything that went wrong that night the Longbottom couple was tortured with the Cruciatus Curse…

"Rodolphus stop" I screamed at the man who had been my friend since forever. "Voldemort will not come back. Letting the Longbottoms suffer like this is not the way to cope. We can start over and be happy with our wives."

But he wouldn't listen…

My cell is cold and I can't help but think about my loving, caring, beautiful wife; how after every mission I would come home to her; how she would treat my wounds, care for me; how it felt to have her under me writhing with pleasure as I made her come after my high out on the field. I knew she hated what I had become since we married, but after my father told me that I couldn't bare children I went down in a spiralling depression.

As I sit here in my cold cell, all I want is to get back to Black Manor and be with my wife and child.

My daughter… Halley..

I got home, clothes covered in blood and rain after the downfall of Voldemort. The Potters were dead and that baby boy killed the most evil wizard in all history. I can't help but feel relieved that he is gone.

"Bellatrix is that you? WHAT happen to you my love?" My sweet hermione asked after she took in my appearance.

"Nothing." I reply after brushing past her. I could see the hurt in her eyes but I just wanted to be alone, soaking in a bath and forget about everything for a while.

Just as I got in the bath, Hermione stormed inside the bathroom, angry and upset.

"You know what I did today, Bella? I found out I am pregnant; with your child. I have been sitting here all night and waiting for you to come home, and this is how you come home again? Tell me where you have been now!" She yelled at me.

I sat in shock… She's pregnant. We are going to have a family… a child. I can't help but smile. I stood up and grabbed my beautiful wife, pulling her in the tub with me. There I started undressing her and kissing her all over, telling her over and over again how much I love her and how our life was going to be from now on.

"My sweet, Hermione, I'm so happy. I will do everything in my power to protect you and our baby and take care of both of you." I then but made love to my wife and showed her how much I loved her.

That was three days before the Aurors came barging in our house and arrested me for the torture of the Longbottoms. I know I am crazy, mad and whatever other stuff people say about me. I am cold, ruthless and have no mercy for those that oppose me. But Hermione knows me, sees me and understands me. I just hope one day I will get to see my child in real life and not just in the picture I have of her that Hermione brought with her the first and last time she Visited.

Hermione my love, I will find a way out of here. I will have you again, and I will have my family back.

The Dementors are coming so I start my famous cackling just to keep away all those dark thoughts that are slowly driving me insane.

Hermione pov.

I was in Hogsmeade for the day because I got a letter from McGonagall about a meeting with her at 2 o'clock at Hogwarts. I just cant understand why she wants a meeting with me in the first place, it's not like we have talked that much in the past, just the fleeting moments when we pass each other at social gatherings or in Hogsmeade. I walk around the streets and just looking at the windows to see if there is anything that catch my eye. Halley is with Narcissa and Lucius for the day because of me being busy. Since my wife landed her ass in prison, Narcissa has been a welcome help in my life. She supported me in my pregnancy, was there and just sat with me through it all. After Halley was born she would visit regularly just to check up on us both.

I saw Rosmerta outside The Three Broomsticks, so I went in for a butterbeer and a chat. From time to time we have been chatting and occasionally we have fallen in bed together. She is a beautiful woman, and a woman that understands that I don't want anything more than sex.

After a couple of Butterbeers I head up to the castle. I miss the days when I was a student here, when my days was filled with books, learning and the magical feeling of learning everything I could. Bella would always tease me about my reading habits and my need to learn everything, but I know she loved it. I miss the days when we would curl up in front of the fire and just talk and make love. Maybe someday I will find a new love; Bella will never get out and I can't keep hoping that she will get home again.

As I was walking to the castle I can't help but think about Bella would say. She never liked McGonagall, she always said that she didn't like the way the old woman would look at me with longing in her eyes and lust. I never saw what she saw, but Bella has always been possessive and jealous of people that would look my way. But McGonagall? No. I have always find the woman interesting and beautiful in her own way. I think she is in her late 50s now, but I cant remember, she looks like she's in her 30s.

Suddenly McGonagall was standing in front of me with a huge smile and a twinkle in her emerald green eyes.

"How lovely to see you again Hermione. You are looking good. How are you, dear?"

I was taken aback with the formidable woman and was momentarily stunned at how beautiful her smile was.

"I am good Minerva, how are you?

"Good, especially now that you are here." She smirked. "Shall we have some tea in my quarters then?" I just nod and went after her, still lost in thought after the surprise I had.

Having settled with a cup of tea each, Minerva turned to me, clearly ready to address what she had wanted to discuss.

"Hermione, the reason I asked you to come here is because I was wondering if you would like to take the position as the new Potion Professor here? Slughorn is going to retire in the summer and I have been looking for someone."

I was stunned. This is what I had always wanted to do; become a teacher, and my favourite subject had always been Potions. After Bella was placed in prison, I just got so lost in my education again, that suddenly I found myself a Level Four Potions Mistress. This opportunity was perfect, especially the timing as Halley is to start Hogwarts this September.

"Yes of course, I would be honoured, Minerva!" I said with the biggest smile I had for the last 11 years.

"Splendid Hermione! I can't wait to have you here as a teacher and get to know you better." McGonagall said, while raking her eyes over my body. I caught her gaze lingering on my breasts but thought nothing of it. All I was thinking about was that I was finally getting to teach.