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Chapter 02 {Bomb Shell}

In his room at headquarters, Snape was sitting by the bed, were his most talented student was laying but she would never know he thought that way, trying to figure out what just happened. He had seen hundreds of growths happen since joining the staff but never one like this. Never had a growth changed the whole appearance of the teen like Hermione's did. Some changed heights or structures to be able to handle their new magical core but never in the whole appearance. All Snape did know was that it was powerful magic that he witnessed tonight and he was slightly scared to see what this already extraordinary witch can now do. Snape was so deep in thought and actions of gathering potions for the change that he didn't hear the Headmaster come in. "Severus, my boy, has she awoken yet?"

"No sir, I just gathered more potions. I was about to start feeding them," Snape answered.

"Madam Pomfrey should be here shortly," Dumbledore said "Professor McGonagall went to get her. You know how that women feels about this specific lion of hers."

Just then the door banged open and not only did the older lady come in with the nurse but also what seemed like the whole order. All yelling and talking at once where no one could understand a thing. To Snape it was all just noise that was causing a headache. He ignored them all and started to feed Hermione with all the potions he had previously set out when he had first gotten here, and Madame Pomfrey went to work doing scans on the girl. "Everyone be quiet, please," the Headmaster finally stated loud enough for the room to go silent.

Snape smiled. Finally, his precious Gryffindor's were being a pain in his ass for once. "Her parents are coming in the morning, Albus," whispered McGonagall.

"Maybe they can shed some light on this situation," Dumbledore sighed.

Everyone went steal as the girl on the bed started to moan and shift. She was finally starting to wake up after almost being out for hours. Most people were only out for minutes this is all very strange for everybody in the room. Everyone was even more amazed when the girl on the bed just got up and looked at everyone and said, "I guess that was my growth? I read about them but didn't think it would be all that. I don't remember a thing from dinner but somehow I know we were at dinner when it happens."

"Yes, Miss Granger you are right on all accounts," Professor McGonagall praised.

"I'm rather tired. I really want to go to bed," Hermione said.

"All the scans are coming back normal," Madame Pomphrey said "If she is saying she is tired then she needs rest and everyone needs to leave her alone."

With that Pomphery forced everyone out. Everyone was surprised and left. Snape was grinning for once. He even started laughing at seeing the looks of shock on all the mighty Gryffindor's faces. Seeing their most feared professor holding his stomach was more surprising than their friend's reaction to her Growth. Before Snape could tell them, his rooms were empty, and he was alone with the girl.

He stayed for a few more minutes thinking things over and watching the girl sleep. He then decided to leave and get some rest himself.

Hermione awoke the next morning feeling a hundred times better. She jumped out of bed without a second thought. Running to her rooms and started changing cloths and preparing for her morning shower. She was so glad that she didn't run into anyone so far this morning. She was so into getting ready that she never saw a mirror until after she was completely dressed. She was so shocked that she didn't know what to say she just decided to go find the Headmaster for an explanation.

She found him in the study with her parents. "Mom, dad what are you doing here?" she exclaimed.

"The Headmaster told us what happened last night and came as soon as possible," Mrs. Granger cheerfully said, "Headmaster do you have a room we could talk to our daughter in private please."

"You can stay in here. I will retire to breakfast," Professor Dumbledore said getting up and leaving the room using s door Hermione had never noticed before.

"Mom I think we need to keep it sweet today," Hermione said eyeing the black portraits in the room, "In fact tell me what you need to and then well really talk at Christmas Break because I feel like skiing this Christmas"

"Honey I have one better," Mr. Granger said handing the girl a note and a trunk.

"But we will see you at Christmas and skiing sounds great," Mrs. Granger said.

Then both her parents left with a kiss on the cheek. Hermione didn't waste time, she shrunk the trunk and pocketed it. Then she ran out of the study and went to the room were Buckbeak stayed. Buckbeak looked at her from his corner but ignored her as she read the note. She barely made it past the first few lines without gasping.

Dear My Precious Little Girl,

You are my miracle and I love you. I know I am dying as I write you this note, and I just want you to know both your father and I loved you very much. You were what we were fighting for. Never doubt you father's love. He is a great man and I hope one day you will know how much.

There is a spell on you that will come off during your growth. The spell was to make you look like the Grangers. As you have probably gathered by now you are not a Granger. I have placed you in hiding due to the people in this world that would wish you harm if they knew you existed. Just know that everything you will need is in the trunk I left you. Only you will be able to open in. Please be safe my daughter and never forget who you are or what you mean to me.

Love,

Your Mother

Diana Marie Malfoy