I know it's been a while since I updated, but here is new chapter. I hope you'll have fun reading it

Happy holidays! Have fun with your loved ones :)


''Minerva, I do now know if this is necessary.'' stated Dumbledore ''I agree that Miss Granger should get to know her own kind, but you have to agree it's very risky...''

''Albus'' Minerva cut in ''It's rather good plan- she needs to get in touch with her background. I've thought her all I could about Muggle world but I myself am pureblooded witch, I do not know so much. There are things she should get to know herself, to experience life in Muggle world; you know that Andromeda lives near by and I can get Hermione there safely. She is able to take care of the rest.''

Seeing him struggle in thoughts she added ''Albus, she's like a daughter to me. She's been living with me for three years now, you know I wouldn't do it if I hadn't thought it's safe.''

''I know Minerva.'' said Albus ''I agree, Miss Granger should get to know her world. I'm giving you permission to start with the trips to Muggle world.''


''I don't understand.'' Hermione said looking at Minerva

''What exactly?'' Minerva asked sipping her vine

''Are you..'' she looked at her plate ''Are you taking me back to my father and Joan?'' she raised her head ''It's because I'm sick?''

Minerva almost choked on her vine, she put down the glass and looked sternly at Hermione ''Listen to me and listen well.'' she started ''You are not sick! What you feel is not wrong, no matter who says it is. What you had with Fleur, did it feel wrong? On any level? Did it make you miserable?''

''No, it felt great. It made me happy'' Hermione said ''But that doesn't matter...''

''That is the only thing that matters, Hermione'' Minerva stated seriously ''You don't want to kick yourself in your autumn years thinking of what could have been. Trust me.''

Hermione could see Minerva was speaking out of her own experience, but knew better that to butter in before older woman felt comfortable talking about it.

''So why are you taking me to Muggle world?'' asked Hermione

''Because it's the next step in your education about your world and there is many things I can not teach you here. You need to see things with your own eyes, I know you'll get a grip on it fairly soon- you're smart and you lived your whole early childhood in Muggle world. But it's not the same for 11 year old girl and 14 year old girl, and since you haven't been spending your summers in Muggle world, this'll be catching up.''

''So how will we get there?'' she asked ''We are not able to go to Muggle world just like that, Ministry is following...''

''I took care of that.'' Minerva cut in ''We'll go to see my friend after dinner and she'll explain everything.''


''Deep in thoughts I see'' said cold voice

Bellatrix turned around to look at Voldemort ''People are sated.'' she commented ''They got used to the change, 4 years after the end of the war.''

''So?'' he asked

''I hoped there would be more things to do.'' Bellatrix said ''Something to keep us entertained, on our toes. The world hasn't changed, only thing changed is the ruler.''

''You're disappointed.'' he smiled ''It's because you're not enjoying advantages of the job. Why don't you go and torture? Find some girl and screw her?'' he grinned ''I heard you're little out of the practice.''

She whipped around and cast mean glance ''Maybe, but certainly not like you.''

''Feisty'' he laughed ''You're really not getting any.''

''I notified members of Council that the meeting will be held tomorrow at the hall.'' Bellatrix stated moving away from the subject

''Excellent'' said Voldemort

''Are you planing to stay a bit longer or do I have to expect to take over again?'' asked Bellatrix

''You're doing brilliant job without me and I am busy.'' Voldemort responded

''So, I'm stuck here again'' she said and moved towards the door ''See you in the morning; I have to go, you were right.''

''Please don't exhaust poor girl.'' he laughed and Bellatrix rolled her eyes


Hermione followed Minerva through Forbidden forest. Hermione herself, as well as other students, never left Hogwarts grounds and especially never entered Forbidden forest- she knew that horrible fate lays upon those who enter. But still, Minerva entered without a glance and any fear and Hermione followed unquestioningly.

''There is nothing to fear Hermione'' Minerva said sensing girl's discomfort

''All who enter Forbidden forest, will end in horrible death.'' Hermione said

''Hermione'' smiled Minerva ''It's just tale to scare students away, can you imagine professors or parents running around and through forest trying to find students who want experiment with spells, alcohol or just want to fool around?''

''I guess not.'' Hermione thought about what Minerva said ''So all the stories are false?''

''No'' answered Minerva ''There are few stories that are true. There are a lot of creatures that live in the forest and if a person is not introduced with their ways of life or handling them, they could easily be hurt. Besides, there is always a threat for all of us who are living in exile to be tipped off to Death Eaters.''

''I understand.'' Hermione nodded ''That's why you're scaring students.''

They walked some more until they reached old tree. Minerva went to the tree, muttered a spell and cane segregated from the bark. She gripped the cane and turned to Hermione

''This is a portkey'' said Minerva ''You know what it is and how to use it, but this is your first time so- grip tight and look at me. When I let go, you do the same- don't be afraid, nothing will happened to you. Okay?''

''Yeah'' smiled Hermione

''Here we go.''


''Cissy!'' Bellatrix shouted

''Aunt Bella!'' Draco ran to her

''Draco, what can I do for you?'' asked Bella smiling to her nephew

''I wondered would you be able to teach me few spells for school?'' he asked

''Sure, why not?'' Bellatrix slumped her shoulders ''How this weekend sounds?''

''Perfect'' he grinned ''Thanks aunt Bella!''

''Bella'' Cissy greeted ''Draco, don't you have somewhere to be?''

''Yes, of course mother.'' he said ''See you later, aunt Bella'' he kissed Bella on cheek and ran away

''He loves you more that he loves me.'' Cissy pouted as they entered living room

''No, he loves the fact I don't boss him around.'' said Bella simply ''You sent for me?''

''Yeah, I was wondering what you know about resistance movement.'' Cissy said quietly

''What?'' asked Bellatrix

''Bella, don't lie to me. Is it serious? Are those people trying to do start something?''

''Not that I know.'' Bella responded ''Look, this stories are going around from the day one, if there'd be something worth worrying about, I'd had you out of here already.''

''Okay'' said Cissy smiling ''Thank you, I was just silly...''

An hour later Bella left Malfoy manor and her sister knowing she had lied to Narcissa. Bellatrix knew that Dumbledore and his followers are still active, that they are living in the shadow of Wizarding world, but hadn't see the point in hunting them down and killing them when they hadn't represented threat. Every ruler knows that any resistance is a threat and potential break of it's rule, but Bellatrix wasn't here to rule, she lived for fight and strong army was bigger challenge than few people scattered through England. She had decided to make sure nothing stands in a way of new war years ago, and she did everything in her power to stop her associates from knowing about Hogwarts and activities of it residents.


Hermione landed on her behind with loud thud. Minerva laughed slightly

''Well, to be honest, everybody falls down first time.'' Minerva hold out her hand to Hermione

''I feel much better then'' said Hermione rolling her eyes, her perfection somehow disrupted in her mind

''C'mon'' Minerva said and moved towards the house few meters away

''Good evening'' said dark haired woman when she opened the door

''Andromeda'' Minerva smiled brightly

''Come on in, you two.'' and both Minerva and Hermione walked in the house

''Andromeda, this is Hermione. Hermione, this is Andromeda,my dear friend who'll help you get to Muggle world.''

''Nice to meet you'' smiled Hermione

''It's my pleasure'' smiled Andromeda ''Let's have that tea'' she added and led them to living room

''So, Hermione'' started Andromeda ''I'll be seeing you more often.''

''Yeah, it's part of my education about my culture.'' said Hermione while Andromeda looked questioningly at Minerva ''I haven't been in Muggle world for three years and a lot of changed since then. Both the Muggle world and me.''

Andromeda smiled and said ''I'll be happy to get you there, then.''

The conversation continued until the knock interrupted them; Minerva looked Andromeda and after exchanging looks Minerva turned to Hermione

''Get to the kitchen.'' she commanded ''Do not get out, no matter what happens.'' Hermione ran to kitchen

Andromeda opened her door and found Bellatrix standing on other side

''What took you so long?'' asked Bella walking in

''I have company.'' responded Andromeda

''Minerva'' said Bellatrix eyeing older woman

''Bellatrix'' Minerva greeted

''How have you been?'' asked Bellatrix

''Seen much better days.'' said Minerva bitterly ''You know, when I didn't have to live as a mouse.''

''You chose wrong side, I guess.'' Bellatrix shrugged

''So, when are you going to try and kill me? Or imprison me?'' Minerva asked angrily

''I won't try to kill or to harm you. I have no interest in that.'' Bella said ''I just needed to borrow my sisters heal potion. I'll help myself and leave, I wouldn't want to make you uncomfortable.'' she finished and went straight to the kitchen.

Hermione heard steps and hid behind the the kitchen cabinet furthest from the door. Hermione was left speechless, but it had nothing to do with dangerous situation she was in- the most beautiful woman she had ever seen had entered the kitchen. Clad in black, fitting pants, leather boots, corset that shaped her hips and presented her full cleavage and long, leather jacket she was heavenly picture for Hermione. But just as fast as mysterious woman walked into kitchen and into her life, she walked out again.

Moments later Minerva came into the kitchen ''Hermione, are you alright?''

''Yeah, yeah. I hid, she didn't see me.'' smiled Hermione and was glad when she saw relief on Minerva's face


Well, that's it for this chapter- please tell me what you think and review :)