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Right, once again sorry for the wait. Thank you all for the reviews and for being so patient.
BettinaW - Hermione remembers everything that happened. When she went back in time she was placed in her old body, so she has all her memories (which is why her body is four years younger and is still pregnant).
I hope that explained it better for you... if not then I'll try better next time.
Chapter 5
Hermione woke the next day with a start. She wasn't sure what woke her, but she was relieved to find that she hadn't slept in. Light crept in from a small tear in the curtain, making a pattern across her sheets. She lay there for a while staring at the covers, allowing herself to wake up properly. As soon as she felt the farmilliar feelings of morning sickness she quickly climbed out of bed and made her way to the bathroom.
Thankfully she didn't run into anyone on her way. Though a part of her wished she did. She would have liked to see the looks on Harry or Rons face if she threw up on them, that would serve them right for getting in her way. She laughed at the thought.
As she left the bathroom she was greeted with the smell of Molly's cooking, causing her stomach to growl loudly. She quickly got dressed and went downstairs. She met Ginny along the way.
"So, are you nervous?"
"Very. I don't think I have ever felt so nervous in my life!"
"You'll be fine. Don't worry about it."
"I can't help it. I just don't know how to tell Severus... if I even see him that is."
"Well, I'm sure you'll think of something."
They entered the kitchen and once again Hermione was fussed over by Molly, while recieving glares from Harry and Ron. She couldn't believe how pathetic they were being. She knew how much they hated Severus, but she was supposed to be their friend! Surely they couldn't keep this up for much longer. They would have to speak to her soon and she wasn't going to be the one to make the first move.
After a huge breakfast Hermione went back upstairs to retrieve the portkey. It would activate within the next ten minutes, so Hermione quickly said goodbye to Ginny and spent the remainder of the time going over in her head what she was going to say.
Soon enough she felt the slight buzz of magic and she quickly took hold of the portkey. She closed her eyes as she felt the tugging sensation, followed by the spinning that always made her feel ill.
When she felt her feet touch solid ground she opened her eyes and found herself in Dumbledore's office.
"Ah, Miss Granger. It is nice to see that you have arrived safely. Please have a seat."
"Thank you, Headmaster."
Hermione sat in an armchair across from where Dumbledore sat. She shifterd nervously as she wited for him to speak.
"Now that you are sitting comfortably, I woud like to ask why you had changed your mind about the university."
"Well, you see, sir. The thing is... I'm, um, pregnant. So you can see why I had to decline their offer. They wouldn't want to take on someone like me... I would be setting a bad example for the other students."
Dumbledore was silent for a while and Hermione felt increasingly uncomfortable with every passing moment. Finally he spoke up.
"I see. Well, this is a shocking piece of news, Miss Granger. I never would have thought for one moment that this would happen to you. But I suppose we all make mistakes. What is it that you want from me?"
"Well. I would like to carry on my education here. I've heard that Hogwarts has dealt with witches in my condition before."
He smiled slightly. "Yes, indeed we have. So I trust this is what you wish to do then?"
"It is," Hermione replied confidently.
"Well, I think we can arrange an aprentiship for you. Which subject is it that you would like to study?"
"Transfiguration."
"Hm. I will have to talk with Minerva about it and I shall let you know as soon as it has been arranged."
Hermione smiled. "Thank you professor! I really appreciate this."
Dumbledore smiled back. "You may leave now, if you wish. The portkey will activate when you tap it with your wand."
"Yes, sir. If you don't mind, would I be able to talk to Hagrid?"
"Of course not. Take care now."
"Goodbye, sir and thanks again."
Hermione stood up and walked from the room. She went down the stairs and was about to start running when she suddenly bumped into a figure.
"I'm so sorry!"
She looked up at the person she was apologising to and her breath caught in her throat. Standing before her was Draco Malfoy.
Don't hate me, please! I had to end it there, I'm sorry, but I did! Hopefully I will be able to get another chapter out this week, so don't worry. Review!