A/N: Wow. Just... Wow. I wasn't expecting to get so much feedback on this story and now I can totally feel the pressure! Haha, jk. It's quite nice to see that so many people want to read my fanfics! Thank you so so so much.

I thought long and hard about it and I'm going to start posting whenever I feel the chapter is ready and enough. I don't want to rush anything and I would rather have quality over quantity.

Also, school makes it hard to post anything in a rush but I'm trying my hardest! I'm also planning on doing NaNoWriMo for the first time EVER so that should be fun!

Story notes: Fred AND Moody are alive thanks to Draco. Moody being alive is explained in the story (sorta). If there is anything that you guys don't understand, you can leave it in a review and I'll incorporate it into the story. Also, it probably won't be as smutty as the last one since I'm going more for detail between everyone's relationship... But there will still be smut! I promise!

I'm so excited for this story and I have many wonderful plans for it.

I hope you enjoy going through this journey with me, Hermione, and Draco!

Much love! ~SunflowerHikari

Disclaimer: I don't own anything Harry Potter. At all. Which sucks.

Chapter Two

"It doesn't go in there like that."

"Yes, it goes in here… Just like I've been taught."

"Um, no. It doesn't. I would know I've done this a million times. Here, just give it to me."
"Screw you, Granger. I am not going to let you take over my thing. I was told to put it in like this and so this is how it's going to go."

"Malfoy. Give me it. Now. I'm going to put it in… The proper way."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me."

"What are you guys talking about?" Harry was a little afraid to ask the bickering couple, but they were the only ones he discovered as he came down to the kitchen. He found them both standing in the middle, holding tight to what seemed to be a piecrust.

"Draco insists that he can place the crust down and then fold the edges before putting the filling in. I'm telling him that you have to put the filling in and then you place the lattice crust on top and then you fold the crust." Hermione said, tugging the delicate crust towards her body. Draco simply glared at her before turning to speak to Harry.

"Mrs. Weasley and I have cooked dozens of pies together. The magical and muggle way. I've always done it this way and it works just fine!" He insisted. Harry raised his arms and took a step back.

"You don't need to convince me, mate."

"I-I wasn't trying to!" He sneered before turning his attention back to Hermione. "Granger, just let me finish the bloody pie in peace. I've gotten this far, haven't I?" He said, motioning to the filling in the large bowl on the counter. Hermione hesitated a bit before losing her guard which Draco took advantage of.

"Aha!" He said, running away from her with the crust in his hand.

"Draco Malfoy, you come back here!" She yelled after him, running after him. They didn't get very far before coming face to face with Narcissa who had a stunned expression on her face.

"Draco, what in Merlin's name are you doing?" She reprimanded which made the smile on his face fall.

"Mother, I'm baking… a pie?" He told her with unease as the witch stared at him with wide eyes.

"A pie? Bake? Why on earth would you do that?" She questioned, feeling like a stranger to her own son.

"It's for dinner." Hermione answered, trying to take some of the heat. Narcissa gave her a pointed look as if to tell her to not get involved, but Hermione didn't falter. "Molly asked us to help while she went to go check on some of the neighbors and Androm – I mean, Mrs. Tonks." She paled, almost forgetting that Narcissa and Andromeda were related. Almost.

"I see." She said, with a touch of cold.

"So, what is the Ministry going to do?" Draco asked, quickly changing the subject.

"Your father is in a holding cell over there for the time being since he has proven to be quite a threat to society along with other Death Eaters. Those on the same level as me are told to not leave the country since we will get a court date soon enough. I'm just worried about where I'm going to live now that the Manor has been quarantined." She scowled.

"You can live with me." A voice came from the end the hallway. The three of them turned to look at Harry who had just spoken.

"I thought you were going to stay here?" Draco asked, puzzled.

"I just stayed here last night since I haven't actually been to the place in awhile. But it used to be Sirius's home until he died. I can't stay at the Burrow forever and that is my rightful home, I just need to clean it up a bit…"

"I will take you up on your offer as long as Draco gets to come with me." Narcissa spoke, breaking off Harry from his trail of thought.

"Yeah, there's plenty of room. Hermione can come live with me, too." Harry suggested making Hermione smile and going over to her friend to hug him.

"Oh, thank you so much, Harry! This means so much to me."

"As long as they don't share a room, I'm fine with it." Narcissa replied. "I haven't been to the Black house in ages from what I recall. It will be nice to see it once again. Draco, I'll have to show you the family tapestry. You wouldn't have remembered seeing it since you were only two when we last went there."

"Is it similar to the one we have at the Manor?"

"Somewhat, although it's my side of the family and I feel it is much better since it's not full of so much… testosterone." She commented drily. Draco had to smirk at that, knowing she was completely right.

The four of them heard the front door open, which soon followed with a slight gasp and the soft whimpering of a baby. They turned to look who had just entered and Narcissa went tense at the sight of her older sister.

"I didn't realize you were going to be here." Andromeda commented, holding tightly to the baby wrapped in blankets against her chest.

"I didn't realize you were coming." Narcissa replied tersely.

"Aunt Andromeda, it's wonderful to see you." Draco said going up to his aunt and giving her a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"It's good to see you too, Draco." She smiled at him, with a sad look in her eyes. He could tell she's been crying.

"I brought both of them over for dinner," Mrs. Weasley said from behind Andromeda. "I hope no one minds." She looked warily at Narcissa.

"It's your home, you may invite whomever you wish." She said before turning around and walked past Hermione and Harry before leaving the crowded hallway. Draco made a fist and was turning to go chase after his mother before getting a brilliant idea.

"May I hold Teddy for a bit?" He asked Andromeda who just nodded and carefully passed over the little bundle.

"He looks so much like his mum." She whimpered as she looked at him, before tears began falling down her face.

Hermione went to hug her and Draco secured the bundle in his arm before giving his aunt a reassuring pat. He turned around to go look for his mother and Mrs. Weasley went up to Harry.

"How are you doing, dear? I see you've finally woken up." She smiled tiredly at him.

"Yeah, I guess killing a Dark Lord really tires you out." Harry lamely joked. "I should probably go to the Ministry and see if Moody can help look over the house."

"I'll go with you." Hermione offered, using her wand to retrieve her purse.

"Are you going to live in Grimmauld?" Andromeda asked.

"Yes, I can't live in the Burrow forever no matter how fond of Ron's room I am." Harry joked.

"We would be more than happy to let you." Mrs. Weasley replied back and smiled at him before making her way into the kitchen.

"Ready?" Harry asked Hermione who simply nodded. They both took the floo to the ministry and once they found themselves in the Atrium, they encountered madness.

"I guess having a war makes everyone have to deal with a bunch of paperwork." Harry commented as they made their way to the lift.

"I hope not everyone is busy." Hermione fretted.

"Why is that?"

"I want to ask Kingsley to help me with my parents. Just because I tampered with their memories doesn't mean I'm confident enough to repair them. Plus, Australia is a big place." Hermione frowned as she squished between Harry and a big man in the lift.

"You'll get them back. Don't worry."

She smiled at him. Many people said their thanks to Harry who was having a hard time trying to shake everyone's hands before the lift opened to reveal Mad-Eye Moody.

"Potter. Granger. I was expecting you." Moody turned around as Harry and Hermione looked at each other with puzzled expressions. They followed after him, trying to match his pace before he opened an office to let them inside.

"How were you expe –"

"I know you want to discharm Grimmauld Place. I put it up for a damn good reason and now there's no reason to have it up anymore. I've been wanting to talk to you both though." He looked at both of them with his magical eye before shutting the door with his hand. "Why are you still standing? Sit!"

Hermione and Harry plumped their bottoms on the chairs that appeared behind them and waited nervously for Moody to speak.

"You guys can both take the time to think this over, but I would prefer an answer sooner before later…" His magical eye took a moment to look around. "Where are Malfoy and Weasley?"

"Oh – Ron is helping Fred and George with the shop and Malfoy is with his mother." Answered Hermione. Moody nodded and continued on speaking.

"Yes, well this goes out to them too. Especially Malfoy, since without him I would be dead. He casted some great spells the night we transferred you from your old house, Harry."

"I'm sorry, but what do you want us to do?" Harry asked, puzzled.

"Auror Academy starts up in a month. I want all four of you to join. What do you say?" Moody propped his head on his folded hands and rested on his elbows. His eye moved between the both of them who had their mouths open.

"I-I would love to." Harry spoke who got a stern look from Hermione.

"What about school?" She asked, but got a reply from Moody.

"Many of the students who fought in the war won't have to repeat their 7th year since they've proven that they can survive in a situation as crucial and life threatening as that. You can continue on to work for the Ministry if you would like, Miss Granger but, we would be happy to have you."

"This is all so sudden… I need some time to think about it." She replied and Moody nodded in assurance.

"Just don't take too much time. Deadlines for the Academy are in two weeks."

"How long is the Academy, anyways?" Harry asked feeling excitement creep through his skin.

"About six months then you go through a probation period of a year and a half. It's a very crucial and difficult six months, but I'm sure they'll be easy for you, Potter." Moody winked which made Harry grin. "Don't forget to tell Weasley and Malfoy."

"Does this mean that Draco won't have any charges against him?" asked Hermione.

"Why should he? He's helped the light side for the past year." Moody replied.

"He's just been worried about it, that's all."

"His parents on the other hand… That's a different story." He gave her a look that made her uncomfortable.

"Speaking of parents… Where is Kingsley?" Harry asked.

"He's meeting with the department heads at the moment, but I'll have him visit the Burrow tonight. I assume you want to ask about how to get your parents back?" He directed at Hermione, who nodded. "It'll be tricky finding them, but restoring their memories won't be as big of an issue."

Hermione sighed. "Thank you, Moody. That's very reassuring."

"How are you doin', Harry?" Moody asked, gazing at the young wizard.

"I'm honestly very tired and boggled by everything. It's unreal that it's just… over." Harry scrunched his eyebrows and Moody simply nodded.

"I've encountered the same thing when I was an Auror. I would work on cases for months – some of them for years – but once I caught the crook, I didn't know what to do with my time. Cleaning up Grimmauld and going to the Academy should help keep you busy, that's for sure."

"Yeah, do you think you can meet me there tomorrow? I want to move in as soon as possible." Harry asked.

"Sure can do. Let's meet there around 10?" Moody asked.

"Sounds great." Harry said before him and Hermione left to go back to the Burrow after saying their goodbyes.

"Mother, please open up." Draco called through the door as he held Teddy close to him. He was sleeping soundly and a wash of sadness came over him as he realized his hair was a bright pink.

The door opened and Narcissa looked at Draco with a weary look until she noticed he was holding a baby.

"Who's this?" She asked, her eyes sparkling just a bit.

"Your great nephew." Draco smiled and Narcissa's eyes opened.

"Nymphadora had a baby?"

"Just last month."

"I didn't even know." She frowned.

"Would you like to hold him?" He handed her the bundle before walking into the room. He watched her as she looked at the baby with a gleam in her eye and she began to gently rock him.

"He's lucky to be born a Metamorphmagus. Oh look, he has the Black nose." She said, full of pride, making Draco smile at her.

"You have to talk to her." He said, sitting down on the neatly made bed.

"Talk to whom?"

"Mother…"

"Draco, it's been so long-"

"Then end it before it gets longer! My family is so messed up. We need to mend it. You guys could have died before speaking to each other ever again. Would you have wanted that? To know that whatever happened between you both was unresolved." Draco glared into Narcissa's cool light blue eyes and she glared back at him.

"You're just a child, you wouldn't understand." She sneered. "Andromeda purposefully left our household for some guy. She left me, her sister, for a man. I talked to her every single day of my life and then one day I found out she left. No goodbye, no nothing. My mother just said she was an abolishment and she never spoke a word of her again." Narcissa was flaring now, which was stirring up young Teddy and Draco felt himself grow uncomfortable at his mother revealing her true feelings about Andromeda. "Imagine coming back from Hogwarts and your favorite sister vanished. How am I supposed to forgive her for doing something like that?"

"I-I didn't kno-"

"No. Of course you didn't. You were ignorant to believe that I hated her for marrying a muggleborn. I hated her for leaving and shutting me out of her life." Narcissa whispered harshly, trying not to wake the baby up.

"I'm sorry, mother." Draco whispered in return. He wasn't sure what to do now, but he supposed that having his mother make the first move was the bad decision. He would have to take the Andromeda approach.

"Do you think if we drop our spoons, it would echo?" Fred asked George.

"We might as well try all our silverware and see which one would make the loudest noise." George replied.

"You boys drop anything and I'll make you do all the dishes without magic." Mrs. Weasley scolded them and they sniggered in reply.

Dinner was, to be frank, going as awkward as anyone could imagine. Andromeda was at the end of the table, sniffling in between bites. Narcissa was at the other end and she looked as though she was under the Imperius Curse. Ginny was handling Teddy and was gushing over how adorable he was while she kept mentioning how she would love to have a baby which was making both Harry and Mr. Weasley uncomfortable. Hermione and Draco kept looking at each other with an obvious sexual tension, which was making Percy, Ron, and Charlie uncomfortable. And Mrs. Weasley was smile at her full household.

Suddenly, the front door opened to a familiar figure.

"I hope I didn't miss out on the pie?" Kingsley asked in his deep voice.

"Minister Shacklebolt! What a nice surprise, come and sit down." Mrs. Weasley got up to bring a chair over for him, crowding the already crowded dining room.

"You don't have to call me Minister, Molly. You can continue on calling me Kingsley."

"Oh, but Minister Shacklebolt sounds way cooler than plain ol' Kingsley." Ron joked, making Kingsley chuckle.

"How is being Minister going?" Hermione asked.

"It's hectic, that's for sure." Kingsley sighed as he filled his plate up with food. "I heard you wanted to ask me a question?"

"Yes, but we can talk later. You should eat first." Hermione urged and he gave her a warm smile.

Hermione and Harry told Ron and Draco about what Moody had said earlier and Ron was willing to start then and there but Draco hesitated.

"What if I'm not good enough or what if people don't like me?" He confessed to Hermione earlier when were alone in the living room – which was quite a rare moment.

"You sound like a kid starting their first day of school." She joked, which resulted in him giving her a stern look. "Look, you have the skills and the smarts. I don't see why you wouldn't do it."

"I just never thought about it. I was expecting to follow my father in the family business."

"You have a family business?" Hermione asked. She felt a little dumb that she didn't know much about it.

"Yeah, it's an apothecary. It's quite old and our products are quite expensive. Not like the common apothecary you see in Diagon Alley, but the kind you would see in a black market." He smirked at her expression.

"No wonder I haven't heard of it. Do you want to do that?" Hermione intertwined her fingers in his and rubbed her thumb against his palm.

"I'll have to think about it. I actually do like the apothecary but I also like the idea of becoming an Auror."

"You'll figure it out, I'm sure of it." She smiled at him and he looked around before leaning forward and placing a kiss on her lips.

"What about you?" He asked, pulling away a little to suddenly for Hermione's taste. She sighed and shrugged her shoulders.

"I wasn't expecting to become an Auror. I wanted to actually work in the Department for Regulation and Control of Animals." She confessed and that made Draco laugh. "What?"

"You know, house elves really do like serving others. It makes them happy." He said making her flush.

"It's not just about the house elves, Draco. It's about how some of these creatures are being treated in wrongful ways! Like, werewolves or goblins or pixies-"

"Okay, okay. I get it. You're very cute when you're passionate about magical creatures." He smirked making her stick her tongue out at him.

"I just want to do more than fight dark wizards. I'm tired of fighting them, actually. I want to know more of the magical world."

"You have the brains to deal with them, though. That's what Moody loves about you, I'm sure of it." He reassured her.

"I'll think about it more." She said before kissing his cheek and getting up to help finish dinner.

Which was turning out much better now that Kingsley was there. Everyone was asking him questions, except Narcissa and Andromeda.

"I spent all of today creating a team of witches and wizards to help rebuild Hogwarts over the summer. I want it to be ready by September 1st, even if the damages are tremendous." Kingsley informed them which made Ginny groan.

"So, I'm the only one who has to go back to school?"

"You'll have Luna." Harry told her but that didn't stop her from complaining even more.

"Luna is great, but she's only one of my friends. Why can't they redo their seventh year?" She asked Kingsley who was just chuckling.

"Most of the students have proven their skills in the war. Also, you have to think of all the pain and suffering most of them have encountered. And then there are those who are going to be arrested for causing most of that pain and suffering…"

"Fine, I understand." Ginny mumbled.

"Will there be some type of counseling session for those who are experiencing trauma from the war?" Percy asked.

"Yes, the owls will be sent out tomorrow morning. That was another thing I had to make sure got done. I have about twenty healers who will come in the next few weeks and help."

"When will you hold services?" Andromeda's voice rang clear across the table and everyone stopped in silence. For a moment everyone almost forgot a war had just happened the day before.

"We plan on holding a memorial at the end of the month. I'm having a fountain place at Hogwarts to commemorate those who have fallen. Their names will be etched along the basin of the fountain." Kingsley answered her and she simply nodded.

The mood became sullen and Draco cleared his throat to talk.

"I made some pie if anyone wants some." Everyone was suddenly finished with dinner and stood up to go get pie from the kitchen. Everyone except Andromeda, Hermione noticed. She pulled Harry back and nodded in her direction and Harry gave her a silent knowing look.

"Andromeda… Would you like some pie?" Harry asked the older witch who simply shook her head. Tears were falling down her face and she suddenly broke out into a sob.

"I miss them, Harry. How am I supposed to raise Teddy this way? Without h-his mum and dad and his gra-grandfather?" She sobbed out and Harry went to wrap his arms around her.

"You don't have to do it alone." He told her as Hermione went to go to the other side of her. "Especially since I'm his godfather. Actually, why don't you guys come and move in with me in Grimmauld Place?" He asked, ignoring Hermione's warning glare. "It would be better than raising him by yourself. He'll have many people to help him."

Andromeda sniffled and wiped her nose with her handkerchief as she looked at Harry with hopeful eyes. "I would like to take you up on that offer."

"Harry." Hermione gritted through her teeth.

"Erm… Hermione and Draco and Narcissa will be staying at the house, too." He said, hesitantly.

"Oh." Andromeda said, clutching the handkerchief tightly. "Well, I can't let something silly between me and Cissy – I mean, Narcissa – to effect Teddy's upbringing." She said with finality. Harry looked smugly at Hermione who just rolled her eyes.

"Now you just have to tell Narcissa." Hermione pointed out.

"Tell me what?" Narcissa said as she came in carrying pie.

"I hope you don't mind, but I just invited Andromeda and Teddy to live with me." Harry said, making her tense up. "We're all going through a hard time so I figured we could all use each other for support."

"Fine, I will be getting my own room, one that is far away from that baby. I don't want to be around constant crying." She turned up her nose as she sat at the table. Hermione was shocked that she was still going to live at Grimmauld and it appeared Harry was as well.

"Yes, of course. There are plenty of rooms." He insisted before looking between the two sisters who refused to look at each other. "See," he whispered insistently to Hermione. "This is going to work out."

"You say that now." She chided before turning towards the kitchen to get some pie. Hermione found herself next to Kingsley who greeted her with a plate of pie.

"You want to get your parents back, is that right?" Kingsley asked her.

"Yes… Do you think Aurors could help with that?"

"I believe I can make it happen. Would you go with them?" Kingsley asked and Hermione nodded.

"Yes, I want to be there. I want to see how they are without me first… Just to be sure." Hermione spoke with sadness in her voice. Kingsley comforted her by placing his hand on her shoulder.

"You did the right thing. We'll get them back." He comforted her and she gave him a smile.

"That makes me happy." Hermione told him before taking a bite of her pie that Draco made. The pie and Draco also made her happy, she mused to herself. It was a nice change from the last few years, she thought to herself as she gave Draco thumbs up for the pie. He smiled widely at her and Hermione felt her chest clench with warmth.

It was a very nice change.

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