AN: sorry for the wait. Hope you enjoy

Hermione decided that the family reunion couldn't wait. She knew them all so well. Molly and Arthur felt like a second pair of parents. Well they couldn't really show it but whenever Hermione needed a shoulder to cry on or a place to vent about state problems the council wouldn't let her handle, Mother Molly would just place a mug of warm milk in front of her and took one hand in her own, rubbing her thumb on it in soothing circles. Arthur was just as special to her. He would give solid advice about politics. He would offer another perspective, he was the voice of the people. Thanks to him, the people of Gryffindor were happy, well fed and educated.

Ron and Ginny were equally special in Hermione's heart. Ginny was one of her chambermaids but actually she was more of a sister like her, just like Luna. If Hermione could just bring one family in the royal household she knew who to pick and it seemed that the family was even bigger than she thought. Ron was like a brother to her. He followed an internship at the local smith and he would stay at the castle. At the moment he was away to learn more about his craft but he would be back any minute now. She needed to do this today. She could see Mother Molly was suffering from hearing the news that her boys were here but she couldn't see them yet. Hermione wanted to allow the family reunion to happen the minute she knew, but Molly herself insisted they waited for Ron. Molly's argument was that he was their brother and he had the right to see them again the same time she would see them.

But Hermione saw the longing in her eyes and the red, puffiness of her cheeks. It had been a few days since she found out. Molly and Arthur had been at the castle since she was ten. Her father and mother hired them on the spot when they were walking through one of the quaint little towns in their kingdom. Molly and Arthur were in the middle of selling their house and moving away when her parents stopped them. They needed a few more staff and they saw an opportunity to help so they did. Hermione was very grateful the Weasleys accepted.

She decided to go and observe the slaves some more. She hadn't seen them in a few days and she felt like she neglected them. Although she knew that they were taking care off. Hermione sat down on one of the comfortable plush chairs and looked out of the window. Harry and Neville were playing a game, she just couldn't make out what it was. Lucius, Remus, Sirius and Severus were talking quietly in the corner. The five Weasley brothers were sitting very close to each other and making jokes. Draco sat with the new boys, they seemed to be more open but still not relaxed enough. Theo and Cedric were quietly reading in the corner. That made Hermione think, what was their education like? Did they all know how to read? And who were open to an education or an internship? She needed to investigate that further. She was sure that Lucius and Severus could read, Remus looked like a scholar so she hoped he knew the pleasures of reading a good book and even though Sirius didn't look like a real reader, she knew he was smart and observant.

A gentle knock was heard at the door. Hermione turned her head as Minerva entered. "Your highness, young master Weasley has arrived." Hermione nodded her head. And she walked up to the door of the slaves' common room. The slaves gasped when they looked up. They hadn't seen the Queen in a while and didn't think that she would grace them with her presence. They tried to bow or something but Hermione just chuckled.

"No need for any bowing today. I hope you can all relax and enjoy yourselves. But can Bill, Charlie, Percy, George and Fred follow me please?" Hermione watched them scramble around. Hermione smiled serenely at them. She was going to make Mother Molly so happy. They waited for her to say something. She just turned around and started walking. Hermione led them to a grand room. "Please wait for me."

They all nodded. They felt a little nervous getting called in by the Queen. But they knew she had a good reason to be. Hermione made her way to the kitchens as fast as she could while still looking elegant. Ron was there eating his food with his mother. "Hello Ronald, how was your trip?" He tried to answer while stuffing his mouth full but having his mother so close, he just decided to finish chewing first.

Hermione looked at Molly. "It's time." Molly smiled and nodded. Ron looked confused. "Ron" Molly took one of his hands in her one and rubbed her thumb along his knuckles. "Ronnie, when Hermione became Queen. She got gifted a few slaves." Ron nodded his head. "Your brothers are in her group. We will finally see them back." Ron looked surprised before a few tears leaked down his cheeks.

Hermione smiled. "They are waiting for you in one of the conference rooms." Molly nodded. Molly and Ron followed Hermione out of the kitchen. Arthur and Ginny were waiting for them. They finally would have their family whole again.

Hermione lead them to the room were the Weasley boys were waiting. Hermione opened the door and all the boys looked up. "Mom?" Bill asked as he stepped closer. Molly nodded and rushed towards him. Arthur, Ginny and Ron just ruched into the room and started hugging someone. They sobbed their eyes out.

After a few minutes, Molly mouthed 'thank you' at Hermione. Hermione smiled brightly. It felt good to help them reconnect. It felt like she had just repaid a very small piece of the debt she owed Molly and Arthur for giving her such loving memories.