Chapter 9
October and November flew by. Hermione threw herself into studying, and owling with George, Gabby and Harry. She was pleased to know that Harry was enjoying Auror training, but was shocked when she found out his partner was to be Draco Malfoy. Hermione would never be his biggest fan, but Harry told her he had completely changed since the war so she was willing to give him a chance. George had gone through 2 more full moons, both times with wolfsbane potion from Hermione and both times with the wolf wandering around the Forbidden Forest. The wolf did not like that it could not get in to make sure Hermione was safe, George worried that he would not be able to control it forever.
It was now December, and there was 2 weeks before Hermione, Ginny and Gabby returned for Christmas at the Burrow.
Fred was beyond happy, he couldn't wait to have Gabby around again. He noticed, however, that his twin seemed to be more miserable than ever. That's strange, Fred thought as he watched George sitting on the sofa, I thought he would be more excited that Hermione would be home.
"Galleon for your thoughts, Forge," Fred said, jumping over the back of the sofa and landing beside George.
"That's too expensive for my thoughts Gred," George said.
"Well then, care to share for free?" Fred said refusing to back down.
George sighed. "I'm worried about the wolf. For the past two full moons the wolf has tried to get to Hermione at Hogwarts. I know that Remus was only able to get on the grounds because Dumbledore opened the wards for him. The wolf can't get through, and it's getting frustrated. What if I lose control over it Freddy?" George asked, fear evident in his voice.
Fred sat quietly for a minute, for likely the first time in his life. This was a situation that required Fred to be completely serious. He thought about what options they had.
"I have two options," Fred said after a little while. George turned to look at Fred with hope shining in his eyes.
"The first is that we tell Hermione that the wolf is trying to get to her and see if she can figure out what to do," Fred said calmly, knowing George would not like that option.
"WHAT? Do you know how much danger she would be in?" George burst out angrily. Had Fred completely lost his mind? How could he think of forcing Hermione into figuring this out?
"Easy George, I said that's the first option. Hermione does need to know though that the wolf is trying to get to her, because that is the whole issue here. My second option is we write to McGonnagal. Let her know what is going on. See if she can either open the wards for you to get in, or find a way for the wolf to have contact with Hermione so it can stay calm." Fred said, even more calmly than the last option.
George thought about it. That would make sense. McGonnagal wouldn't tell anyone, and if it meant keeping all of her students safe it may be the best option. Plus, McGonnagal knew a lot about werewolves after Remus went through Hogwarts. She may have an idea why the wolf was so fixated on Hermione, maybe Mcgonnagal would even know how to break the fixation to keep Mia safe. George felt a weight being lifted off of his shoulders.
"You always were the smarter twin, Gred," George said with a smile.
"No way," Fred responded with the same smile, "I'm the better looking twin, you're the smarter twin."
"We'll see about that," George said, laughing for the first time in weeks.
Fred smiled and stood up, "Well, dear brother of mine. Would you care to join me in writing to the lovely Miss Minnie, more commonly known as Headmistress McGonnagal?" Fred made a small bow, trying to keep a gentlemanly look on his face.
George laughed briefly before forcing the same look on his face, standing as well. "I do believe, Master Weasley, that the lovely Miss Minnie does indeed need a letter from her favourite pupils. I shall gather the quills if you will gather the parchment."
"But of course, Master Weasley. We shall reconvene in the sitting room once we have the needed materials." Fred said, before bursting out laughing and heading out to find parchment.
Headmistress McGonnagal heard the owl fly into her office. She looked up to see an owl which she had seen before in the Great Hall delivering mail to Hermione Granger. She quickly took the letter and sat down to read it.
Dear Headmistress,
We are writing you about an important situation that may impact your school, and at least one of your students.
We know that during our time at Hogwarts we were not the most focused students, but we hope that you do not have too many bad memories of us.
We wanted to owl you because we are having a problem with George's current health situation, and we would appreciate your input and assistance in this matter.
As you are likely aware, during the final battle George was attacked by Fenrir Greyback while trying to protect Hermione. What you may not be aware of is that George was infected with Lycanthropy.
With this being said we wish to assure you that he is in no way a danger to you or anyone else.
Prior to Hermione's return to Hogwarts the wolf would sit at her window all night. Since her return, it has been a bit more complicated.
Hermione has been brewing and sending George wolfsbane potion, which he has used every month. This has allowed him to have more control over the wolf, but he is worried that it will not last. For the past 3 full moons George has found that the wolf has again been trying to get to Hermione. George assures me that the wolf keeps thinking it needs to make sure Hermione is safe.
We are not sure as to why the wolf (and George in all honesty) are so fixated on Hermione and her safety, but we hope that this is good as it means she will not be hurt.
Our dilemma comes in that because of the wards around Hogwarts the wolf is unable to access the grounds. At first it was ok as George could talk it into doing other things, but as time goes on the wolf is getting more and more frustrated, and thus we are nervous that it will not be content much longer.
We have not told Hermione that the wolf is specifically searching for her, but she is aware that the wolf has been going to the Forbidden Forest.
We would appreciate if you have any ideas as to how we can alleviate this problem, and if you have any insight as to the wolf's actions.
With much gratitude,
Fred and George Weasley
Headmistress McGonnagal was taken aback. First of all, she had never known the Weasley Twins to be so formal, or so serious, in the entire time she had known them. That alone made her want to help the twins as best she could.
Second, she felt sorrow over what the young man must be dealing with since being infected. She was glad that Miss Granger had been helping him out, she had always been the Headmistresses favourite student (not that she would tell anyone).
As the Headmistress sat there she realized right away what was going on between the two young people. She knew it was not going to be an easy life for the two of them, as this would affect their lives forever. McGonnagal looked at the portrait of Dumbledore, who nodded at her. She had to help the two the best she could.
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