Okay, first...thanks for all comments( btw...never a Ron/Hermione story, they just don't fit in my book). I hope you will enjoy this one too. This chapter includes family and oh yeah Bella is back
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Hermione POV
I appareted myself in front of their house. I knocked on their door and waited. When my mother opened the door she didn't recognised me. In that moment I wanted to cry. Hermione it's just a spell.
''May I speak with Mr. and Mrs. Hook?''
''I'm Emily Hook. How can I help you?'' she asked.
'' I'm Hermione. I'm working in Ministry of health and I would like to ask you some questions. We are talking to all your neighbours already and I wish to talk to you. It won't be long, just few simple questions.'' I said flashing my fake ID.
'' I guess so, please come in. My husband is in the living room.''
I walked in and saw my father sitting in chair reading papers. It was something so calming in seeing him do such a normal thing, so undisturbed, I was indeed home. My mom walked to him and in that moment I pulled my wand at them and cast a spell. They froze for a moment.
''Hermione? Sweety, what are you doing here? Where is here? William where are we?'' she asked looking around.
Hermione, dear what is wrong?'' my father asked seeing the tears in my eyes.
''I...I'' I could not bear to say a thing. I just ran towards them embracing them and sobbing in their arms. How was I to explain that I was in a war? That I had to hide them, that I fell in love with a woman who is 23 years older than me, who did bad things in life. I don't think I could possibly explain to them how her dark eyes bore into me. How her wild,black hair danced around her face. Would they ever understood?
''Mom, dad, let's go home.''
''Okay sweety. How are we getting there?'' my mom asked me.
''I will apparate us. You just hold on.''
We appareted to our London house. My home. I was home.. My parents taught me how to walk here, how to talk, my father taught me how to dance on this floor. I remembered how my mom and I made cookies here. This was supposed to be my home. And it didn't feel like it anymore. I went to my room. I said I will tell them everything, but that I'm too tired to do it immediately. I wanted to shower and relax a bit but instead I just collapsed on bed. Crying. Again. I wanted to stop, but I just could not. It just hurted too bad. And I hoped that here will hurt less, I was wrong. This was not our cabin in the meadow near Hogwarts, nor the house we wanted to have. I have slept here for 17 years, but this bed held no comfort anymore. Nor did my friends. Oh God, what would they do if they find out? And my parents...I need to tell them. I can't go on just by myself. And you. You, you damn woman, you hunt me with that black eyes, in my dreams I still hear your soothing voice. You shouldn't have died. You and I were supposed to run after the war. And never come back. It was a simple plan. But no, you had to die. You had to leave me, you had to make me feel so God damn empty. And again if I could change the time, the only thing I would change is the last day. I would never come back, I would run away with you. And never looked back.
Grangers were confused. They were in Australia and their daughter in front of them with her wand. How did they get in Australia they wondered. Their daughter appareted them back to London, she cried in their arms and promise to tell them what happened later. They were home, but it was obviously that they weren't here for quite some time.
''William, how long were we away?'' Elizabeth asked her husband.
''I really don't know Lizzy, but I am sure our daughter will tell us when she'll be little better.''
The firm knock on the door stopped Lizzy from answering. They went to the front door and welcomed their guest, Minerva McGonagall. They walked in the living room when Minerva pulled her wand and cast ''Silencio.''
''Excuse me, is that necessary?'' asked Will
''I will get Hermione. You are here to see her.'' said Lizzy
''No,no please. I am not here to see her, I am here to see you.'' responded Minerva.
''I see. Please tell us what happened to our daughter. Only thing she do is crying. And apparently we were in Australia without even knowing we were there.'' said Will
''Well you do deserve to know. You know that some wizards in our world seem to think that they worth more than others because they were born pureblooded. We had one war before when He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named gather up an army. About a year ago The Second war started. Your daughter is one of three people to whom we owe the victory in this war. She and Harry were the the crucial people in the war. We lost a lot people, good wizards. Our world is recovering.'' finished Minerva.
''So she is acting strange because of everything she saw during the war?'' asked Lizzy
''Not entirety. Hermione, well, she fell in love'' Minerva said
''What?'' Grangers asked. Lizzy continued
''Our little girl fell in love, that is great. But if she's in love, then why would she be so sad? I don't understand it, unless...oh my God...'' Lizzy looked at Minerva
''She lost the love of her life in the battle. I only came here to tell you to take a good care of your daughter. She needs your support on every possible way. Do not judge her and don't let your prejudices get the best of you. Support her. And now I do have to go, I am the Headmistress now and there is lot to be done. Mr., Mrs. Granger goodbye.'' said Minerva and appareted.
''Lizzy...'' Will started
'' Honey, I'll go to Hermione, you just stay here, Start dinner, will you'' she cut him off. He nodded.
And Lizzy went to her daughter.
''Sweety...''Lizzy said walking into the room. Her daughter was on bed looking into empty space.
''Mom, I...''
''I know. Minerva was here, she told us you were involved with somebody. And that they died in 's okay sweetheart. But please tell me what happened.''
'' I was in my 5th year at Hogwarts and we went to Ministry because Harry had those damn dreams about Voldemort, you know that I told you.''
''Yes you did.''
''Well, remember I told you, when we came there, Death Eaters were already there. One of those Death Eaters...well...one of them was the one I loved.''
''You fell in love with a follower of Voldemort?''
''Yes, I fell in love with her. She was one the most faithful to Him. I was supposed to be scared of her. I couldn't be, her eyes calmed me.'' Hermione paused
''You see she and I, we started to have something. Every night I would go to the beach of a Black Lake to see her. She would just hold me. And I saw her. Real her. And I fell in love and she did the same. She even turned away from Him to me. Dumbledore and Minerva knew and let it be. They took me to a cabin. We were free to use it. And I spent there almost every night. I was there and I forgot about everything. She was my saviour, the love of my life. And I get that maybe you don't see it that way because of who she was, but she was the one who made my heart beat. And I lost her in last battle.''
''Honey, I'm not mad, I know we don't choose who we'll love. And your heart chosen somebody. I may not understand why, but our hearts and souls are here to choose not our brains. It's simple. I approve of it Hermione because I would never be able to see you unhappy. And I am a little scared because she may be dangerous. But I would never deny you the love of your life. And I would have accept it.''
''Thank's mom. I love you, you know that right?''
''I know sweety.''
Minerva's POV
This reconstruction will take some time. At least Headmasters office is still okay. Maybe I should have told Hermione. Ahh, I can't. Not yet, not until I get a deal with Shacklebolt.
''Good evening, Albus.'' I said smiling to the portrait above the desk.
''Good evening, Minerva. I see you are trying to save our dear couple.'' responded Dumbledore
''Even now, you don't miss anything. Yes I'm trying to think of something, I need to come to an agreement with Shacklebolt.''
''I see. And our young students?''
''Well Hermione is in very bad shape because she thinks that Bellatrix is dead. Harry and Ginny along with the rest of Weaslys were very confused hearing their friend got married without telling them. Ronald is very angry, you know he has a thing for a Hermione and he's being a git about it.''
'' I see. Ronald always had attitude like that. We can only hope he will change. And how is our patient?''
''Well I was on my way to her sleeping chambers to see how she was doing. I'll see you later Albus.''
''Good evening Demetra.'' I said walking into a room.
''Merlin Minerva! Don't scare me like that.'' said women very alike to Minerva.
''Oh come on Demetra, we're not 6 anymore, aren't we little sister?'' I asked her
''You know one day I will get my revenge.'' again threats.
''Whatever you say. Now how is Bellatrix?'' she looks so fragile.
''She is stable. I managed to heal all her wounds, but the rest is the most important. She will awake in the next few hours. Now will you please tell me what are you doing hiding one of the most wanted enemies here? Are you gone mad?'' well, she will never change.
''I'm perfectly aware who she is. And I know she is changed. And I know that she wants to get back to the love of her life just as much her love wants this one back.'' I said pointing to Bella.
''You are really saying to me that Bellatrix Lestange fell in love? You sure about that?''
''100%. I saw it with my eyes.''
''If you say so. Now, here are few potions against pain. Give it ti her when she wakes up. Every 4 hours another bottle. I'll be here tomorrow afternoon. Bye sis.'' she said and appareted.
Bella's POV
''Hermione? Hermione?''
''It's not Hermione, Bella. You are in Hogwarts. You were hurt very badly in the battle. But you will be alright. Your wounds were healed, but the damage is still here. You must rest for few next days.''
''Aggghhh'' shit, this hurts
''Here, drink this. You'll feel better.'' yuck. I hate to drink these potions. I'm so tired
''Where is Hermione? Is she alright?'' she must be okay, oh Merlin please...
''She's fine. She will be here shortly. Okay? You just sleep. She's okay I promise.'' I trusted Minerva. And I'm to tired to keep my eyes open. A little sleep and then I'll see Hermione.
I hope it was okay:)
