Recap: Remus took his shoes and got the bed. He took his wife his arms. He watched the rise and fall of her chest.

Law of the Heart

Chapter Seven

Albus called emergency staff meeting. The professors gathered in the lounge and Harry leaned against the wall.

"Thank you for coming." Albus said.

"Like we had a choice. "Severus mumbled.

"Severus please. As most of you know Mrs. Lupin was rushed to the hospital wing yesterday. She is very ill and miscarried a child." Albus told the staff.

"Damn Ministry." Minerva said under her breath.

"Poppy doesn't known when she will be released," the headmaster sighed. "Now, as we know a werewolf will not leave their mate's side until they are well. Harry as offered to take over Remus's classes for the time being and I agree he will be the best for the job. But I will take over the seventh year classes. He will have private studies with his professors. Any questions."

"What about Mrs. Lupin's family?" Minerva asked.

"I want you to bring them here." He told his deputy. "You may go. Minerva go to Grangers home."

She nodded and walked to the gates and was gone with a faint pop.

Minerva walked from the park to the Grangers home. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

The door opened, "May help you?"

"Mrs. Granger I'm Minerva McGonagall the deputy headmistress at Hogwarts. It about your daughter."

Joan quickly stepped aside, "Please come in."

Minerva walked into the house and Joan closed the door.

"Is Mr. Granger in?"

"He's asleep." answered Joan.

"It's best you wake him."

"It's this serious."

"I'm afraid so."

She nodded and quickly ran up stairs. She returned with Christian on her heals.

"Please have seat." Christian said as he motioned to the couch.

Minerva sat down and Joan and Christian sat down on the love seat.

"Mrs. Lupin is very ill. She was rushed to the hospital wing yesterday. She has a bad infection and…has miscarried. We didn't know of the child until our nurse Poppy examined her. The headmaster wants you to come to Hogwarts."

"I'll get us packed. Joan call the hospital and tell them we have a family emergency. Call your parents." He told his wife and he ran up stairs.

"Mrs. Granger your parents may come if they wish." Minerva told the woman.

She nodded and quickly went into the kitchen.

The witch walked over to fireplace and looked at the picture on the mantle. She smiled weakly at the photos.

"My parents are on their way." Joan said as she walked up to witch.

Minerva nodded. "Your daughter is one of the most gifted students I have seen in long time."

"Yes. We're very proud of our little girl." She said. "I thought muggles couldn't see Hogwarts."

"Ah, the castle may only be seen by muggles in special cases."

Christian walked down stairs with two bags. Sam and Nick walked into the house.

"Are we all here?" asked Minerva.

"Yes." Christian answered.

The witch shrank their bags and stuck them in her robe's pocket. She pulled out a book.

"Alright everyone take hold of the portkey. It will take us to the headmaster's office."

They only nodded and took a hold of the book and they vanished.

The group landed in the headmaster's office. Nick, Sam, Christian and Joan stood up.

"Welcome to Hogwarts. I'm Albus Dumbledore. The headmaster of the school. Minerva has explained why you are here."

They nodded.

"Wonderful. Please follow me."

They left the office and walked into the corridors.

"Mr. Scott, five points from Ravenclaw. Please walk don't run."

"Sorry Professor."

"Now Hermione's doing better, but is unconscious. Remus has not left her side. Mr. Potter has taken over his classes for time being. Ah, here we are," and the wizard opened the doors and walked into the wing.

Remus was asleep with his wife in his arms. Joan slowly covered her mouth in shock. Hermione, was pale, dark circle under her eyes and every thin.

"Poppy how's Mrs. Lupin" Albus asked.

"She's doing a little better."

"Thank you," he walked over to Remus and place a hand on his shoulder. "Remus."

The werewolf slowly opened his eyes. "Any change?"

"A little, my boy."

"She's still very pale." He said gently and brushed her hair from her face. He looked up, "Christian, Joan how is this possible?"

"Hogwarts may only be seen in very rare cases." Minerva said and gently rubbed her thumb over Hermione's hand. "Don't worry. She's a Gryffindor. Hermione's a fighter."

"I know."

The hospital wing doors opened and Remus growled and his eyes flashed amber at the wizard.

"Minister, what unexpected surprise." Albus said with a twinkle in his eye.

The werewolf glared at the Minister dangerously as he protectively held his mate close.

Draco and Lucius Malfoy walked in to the wing. The young wizard wink at the werewolf. He jumped back when he growled at the boy.

"You better restrain him or I will."

"Minister there's no need. Remus please calm self." Albus told the werewolf.

He took several deep breaths and calmed down.

Mr. Malfoy thank you for coming."

He nodded. "Mr. Lupin Albus asked me to come by to examine your wife. I will not harm her in anyway."

He nodded and med-wizard slowly walked up to the couple. He closed the curtain behind him.

"Minister, the reason I asked you to come to Hogwarts is to show you what you have caused by pushing couples to have children."

"I see nothing but a problem that needs to be dealt with. If the Lupins fail in having a child. They will be sent to Azkaban."

"You bastard!" Minerva hissed.

"Minister, you can not put a time frame on the birth of a child. The women may miscarry or problems that may cause them not to have a child." Albus told the wizard.

"I can not change the law Dumbledore. I like it and frankly it has been doing well."

"You bastard! They should send you to Azkaban!" Minerva yelled causing Hermione's family to look at the trio. "I can't believe you could be so cold hearted! The witch pushed the wizard. "You disgust me!"

Draco quickly grabbed his professor back from attacking the Minister.

"You bastard! I love her like a granddaughter! If this kills her so help me god. You will never forget my name!" yelled as she tried to break free from Draco's grip.

"Professor calm down. We don't need you going to Azkaban for attacking the Minister." Draco told the witch.

"You're right, and she relaxed.

"Why are you causing Lythcan couples to have children so soon. The other couples have a longer time frame." Albus noted.

"Their blood has a healing gene. They use it in potions in America." Minister Fudge told them.

The witch gasped. "You will not do that a child!"

The headmaster sadly shook his head. "How could you be so naïve?"

"I believe it's for the best."

Albus stared at the Minister with anger in his eyes. Draco swallowed hard and stepped back.

"You will change this law. I'm taking it to the Wizgoment and having it thrown out and I'm having you thrown out of office."

"You don't have that kind of power Dumbledore."

"Oh I believe I do Minister," and Albus angrily pulled the doors open cause them to hit against the stone wall.

"Oh, you're screwed no one pisses off Dumbledore." Draco said with a smirk and the Minister left the castle.

Lucius pulled back the curtain and walked up to the family. "Mrs. Lupin's is slowly stabilizing and she's gain back her weight. The potions that I have given her shall take effect soon. The weight gaining potion can go only so far. She will be able to have children, but it will take longer or even some times hard to conceive a child."

Harry, Ron and Ginny walked into the hospital wing.

"Yo, Mr. Malfoy what'cha doing here?"

"Sorry about Ron. He's had one too many sweets. He has problem with it when he's worried."

"It's quiet alright, Mr. Potter," and he turned to Poppy, "If something serious should occur contact me. Have a good day." Luicus said and left the wing.

Minerva sighed and quietly left the family and friends.

Draco, Harry, Ron and Ginny sat down on a bed across from Remus and Hermione. The family joined the group and silently hoped for any change.

"You have to come back to me." Remus whispered in Hermione. "I need you, love. Everyone's here just for you." He gently brushed her hair from her face.

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