A Few Moments Later
Hermione looks at the letter then at me in shock, "I'm a witch?" I smile and nod, "Yes sweetheart you are. Hogwarts is your home." Hermione bursts into tears and throws herself into my arms crying, "Mama!!!"
I wrap my arms around her holding her close silent tears streaming down my face then looks at Wendell and Monica, "Albus and I will never be able to repay you for keeping our daughter safe." Monica shakes her head and pats my knee reassuringly, "There is no need to repay us Minerva. The only thing we ask is that you and Albus bring her back to visit us every so often." I smile and chuckle, still stroking Hermione's back, "I think we can manage that."
Meanwhile, Albus finished what he needed to do at the school and joined us in the living room, tears sparkling in his eyes as he was also reunited with his daughter.
I look at Albus with a smile, "I'm ready to go home if you are dear." He nods and stands reaching for my hand pulling me and Hermione up to stand as well. I look over at Wendell and Monica gratefully, "Like I've said, we will never be able to thank you enough." They both wave their hands dismissively and push us out the door.
I look at Albus and hold Hermione close to my side as I reach to grab his hand. "Let's bring our daughter home." He smiles and squeezes my hand as he apparates us to the Hogwarts gates. I smile down at Hermione, "Welcome home Hermione." Hermione's jaw drops as soon as she sees the castle. She whispers, "This is my home?" Both Albus and I nod as we walk into the foyer, "It sure is darling. You were born right in the infirmary over there."