Over the next few days hermione had dealt with aurora's trying to take Narcissa and Draco away yet they failed each and every time thanks to her but she also had to deal with everyone around her judging her actions of course it wasn't like they haven't been judging them for the past 8 ish years but she found herself to be back on the run surrounded by nothing but forest.
She had also gone to the ministry hearing for Draco and Narcissa for support and to testify what went on in the manor all those months, to tell the court that it was the older witch who helped her when she needed it most and when her "relationship" come up she had been quick to shut the minister down putting him in his place which seemed to impress the room.
Despite what she had done, her testimony and that of harry's helped in getting Narcissa and her son Draco off the dementor's kiss and into house arrest for 2 years with certain conditions which she had yet to discuss with the minister seeing as she was the owner of the estate they were going to be in so now she was waiting to be seen.
Hermione stood outside of the minister's office pacing back and forth nervously waiting for the man to get back from some important meeting, Narcissa and Draco were there with her but unlike her they stood poised dressed in their business attire
"Hermione you need to calm down it would do you any good to be nervous and fidgety while speaking with the minister" Draco step in front of her grabbing her hand halting her from pacing the floor
"Draco is right Miss Granger " Narcissa stepped forward placing a hand on her son's shoulder looking at Hermione
" you are right " Hermione sighed running a hand along her arm over her mark
Hearing footsteps approach them all three turned to face the minister who seemed like he was in a rush
"Good evening ladies and Draco please if you would come in we have a lot to discuss and get done " the man opened the door letting his guest step through the threshold first
Everyone took their seats letting the minister sort out a few things before they got down it, after a few minutes of shuffling around the man sighed looking at his guests
"Now am i right to assume you would like to discuss the conditions of Mr and Mrs Malfoy house arrest and your right to take Mrs Malfoy as and Draco and yours as you will be taking Lucius spot as head of the house so to speak "
Hermione looked at Narcissa briefly before turning her attention to the minister
"Yes you assume correct sir "
" i see so shall we start"
"If you would please "
The minister grabbed a piece of parchment paper placing it in front of Narcissa so Hermione and Draco could look at it
" This parchment contains the conditions of the house arrest along with a place for the parties involved to sign stating they agree, i will also the verbal version of the conditions so we at the ministry know you have received and understood the terms" the man paused letting the group understand what we said before her continued
"I will now read the terms out to you as it stated on the parchment-
1. Person or persons involved in house arrest are not allowed to leave the premises unless accompanied by an aurora or a person the minister had appointed,
2. The person or persons involved in house arrest will not handle dark objects/Artifacts and if one should find such thing they are to contact the ministry straight away so they may asses the situation.
3. The person or persons involved in house arrest will turn in their wand at the end of the week for assessment, if the wand is found to have been used to cast dark curses the owner will be sent to Azkaban or given the dementors kiss,
4. Magic will not be used by the person or persons involved in house arrest outside of appointed estate or property,
5. All assets will be ceased from the individuals under house arrest,
6. In case of emergency person or persons under house arrest will receive a whistle which will alert an aurora and the ministry,
7. The estate/ property will be searched before hand to remove any dangerous dark objects or anything the ministry deems as a threat.
8. Random inspections will be carried out at any given time without notice by an appointed ministry worker,
9. At any given time those under house arrest violate any of the conditions stated both verbally and written they will be subjected to interrogation under veritaserum and other means necessary excluding brutal means this allows the ministry/minister to determine the outcome
10. Wards will be placed around the land in which the property/estate
11. Those under house arrest will notify the ministry if they wish to host a guest
12. Once the required time for house arrest is up a court date will be scheduled and the decision on where to go from there will be made "
The man had to sit back in his chair after finishing
Hermione closed her eyes taking a deep breath before opening them again there was one or more conditions she wanted to extend on or ask because she needed more to go on
" sir i have a few questions before i may let Narcissa and Draco Sign the contract if you may " she made sure her voice stayed polite as she could but inside she was screaming at the man for everything
" ask your questions and i shall answer"
" well what should happen if Draco or Narcissa without their whistle and they shall come across someone wishing to do them arm say for example one of the remaining death eaters and they find themselves locked in battle will they be able to use for example the killing curse, we all know that a death eater will not stop unless their prey is dead, are they allowed to use magic then " Hermione sat up straight shivering slightly at the thought of Draco and Narcissa dying because of some stupid condition
" I see where you are coming from Miss Granger and while you are correct i am afraid that young Draco and Narcissa will have to find a way to defeat their opponent without casting a dark curse and if by chance there should be a fight in which those involved have not choice but to use magic i will allow it" the minister sighed knowing full well the Hermione would be the one to question the conditions of house arrest he also knew not to mess around with the girl in front of him for many reason one of which was that if she could shut him down so fast and quick there was no telling what she was capable of
" I see so in extreme circumstances they will be allowed to use magic to defend themselves so long as no dark curses are used is that correct " Hermione looked at the man not showing any sign of emotion which made Narcissa grab her hand squeezing it to make sure the girl would not do anything to the man in front of them
" yes that would be the case perhaps i should re-adjust the condition " the minister waved his wand over the paper changing to to allow Narcissa and Draco to use magic in extreme circumstances
" My son and i will sign the contract minister but just know if i find that during your search one of your people has been through my lingerie draws i will find a way to let's say punish those involved, a women's privets should not be displayed for all to see" Narcissa made sure to give the minister a glare she had perfected to scare everyone away making the man flinch back slightly
"I will make sure they do not touch such draws Mrs Malfoy"
Narcissa grabbed the quill beside the parchment and signed her name before handing it over to her son letting him do the same
" Excellent now i am sure you would like to go over everything related to the situation you find yourself in miss granger"
Hermione stared at the man before nodding
" yes i would like to know everything possible relating to it even if its the little things"
The minister sighed waving his wand over the desk making a think folder appear before them
"This folder contains all the information you are looking for which you may take home and sort through but regarding your new marriage we can discuss that now"
All of them sighed knowing that they were getting to the point
" as it stands you are legally married to Narcissa Malfoy this unwanted marriage transferred to you the moment Lucius Malfoy died all though it was not a traditional duel in any which way however it was recognised as such the moment he passed away, would one of you please tell me why this is possible"
Hermione went to speak but Narcissa was the one to answer his question
"Minister a duel is one where both parties face each other weather it be in a traditional one with bowing, and counting, or anything goes it is still a duel and so when Miss Granger fought my ex husband in which they face off soley against each it was classed as such the moment their focus was each other of course that in itself could not be proof but the bond that my husband and myself shared recognised it as such "
"That can not be so" The minister looked at Narcissa like he was trying to see any lies behind what she said but couldn't find anything yet he couldn't believe what she was saying
" i am afraid my mother is right sir the bond tying her to my father recognises that Hermione has the right to that bond as is only fair given that she was the one who killed him, the bond made sure my mother would stay with him no matter what like a dog to a chain so even if she wanted to get away she could not because of the bond so it it is only right to claim the bond seeing as it is now her and not my father " Draco leaned forward grabbing his mother's hand
" would you like to tell me what the bond consisted of or will i have to find out myself" the minister was starting to get annoyed at the fact he just couldn't believe what either on of them was saying
" If neither one wishes to discuss that matter with you minister then it is their right to do so, and you should watch what you say and how you say it because one would presume you are threatening them and i can assure you if indeed you are threatening them then i shall retaliate on their behalf as neither one can use magic and i happen to have a mean right hook" Hermione stood up grabbing the folder ready to leave
" if there is nothing else to discuss minister i would like to take my wife and son home and i will be the one to take them out if they ever shall need it of course you are allowed to send an aurora also if you could please change their name to Granger it would be appreciated seeing as neither the Black or Malfoy name is in the good graces i wish for them them have a new start oh and they will be staying in my house which you will find in your records" Hermione looked at the minister calming speaking in a commanding tone making Narcissa shiver slightly and lick her lips desire showing in her eyes
The man couldn't help but stop and stare at Hermione no one had ever held that tone with him so it shocked him, he didn't want to allow the girl to get the better of him but something in the way she spoke seemed like it was his best bet to follow at the girl wanted so he just nodded letting the group go on their way
They walked out the door making their way to the designated apparation spot before apparating away to her house