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Chapter 12
Orion, Hermione and Harry were given their own private quarters not far from Professor McGonagall's and Madame Hooch's quarters. They were amazed when they stepped inside. The common room was smaller than the Gryffindor one, but still quite large. There were shelves along on wall that could hold all of Orion, Hermione, and Harry's personal books. Orion even thought perhaps he could get more books to fill the shelves. There was also a rack that held three brooms, a cloak rack, a large table and chairs. There were a few more comfortable chairs scattered about the room and two large overstuffed sofas. The fireplace was very large and carved with ornate lion heads. There was a large cauldron in the room that they could use for practice.
The common room had three doors; one was the entrance, one was to their bedroom and one was to a bathroom. The bedroom was the same size as their old dormitory, but there were only 2 beds in it; both of which were double sized. Their were heavy scarlet curtains around each bed and on the windows. The entire quarters were decorated in the scarlet and gold of Gryffindor. Their trunks were already situated by each bed and their were bedside tables next to each one. There were two large wardrobes on either side of the room that already held all of their clothing.
The bathroom was very large, almost as large as the prefect bathroom. There was a very large shower stall and a pool sized bathtub with many spouts. The three spent some time unpacking the rest of their things. The shelves soon held many books.
"I think I will be buying some more books now that I have room for them." Orion looked at the empty spaces on the shelves. "Perhaps even some more advanced ones." Hermione looked excited at the idea. "Although the term is almost over now. I guess that means we have the whole summer to pick out some books." Hermione suddenly looked sad. "What's wrong love?"
"How are we going to see each other this summer?" Orion looked at her thoughtfully.
"We must talk to my mother." He took her hand and started toward the portrait to leave. He turned and looked at Harry. "Aren't you coming? I assume you would like to spend time this summer with us?" Harry smiled widely and followed quickly. The portrait said goodbye to them as they were leaving. The portrait was of Sir Cadogan. They made their way quickly through the hallways to Professor McGonagall's office.
"Enter." They heard the stern professor's voice from inside. "Ah, hello you three. I hope you like your new quarters." She gave one of her smiles that was reserved for them.
"We quite enjoy it, mum." Orion smiled back. She always loved it when he called her mum. "Do you know where my mother is?" He added.
"She had to go into Hogsmeade." She looked slightly sad. Hermione knew why, being away from your mate was excruciating. "She won't be home until late probably. Is there something I can help you with?"
"See, the thing is, Hermione and I were wondering what was going to happen when term ends. I mean, how are we going to see each other. And Harry too, we don't want him to not be with us for the summer." Harry was grateful the invitation was extended to him. He really didn't want to go back to the Dursley's if he could help it.
"I see, well you know there is plenty of room at the Manor." Orion looked excited at Minerva's words. "If it is okay with Hermione's parents she can stay with us for the summer. Although I am sure they will want to spend time with her also."
"I doubt it." Hermione mumbled to herself. Orion and Minerva's strong hearing still picked it up.
"What do you mean, Hermione?" Orion asked first.
"Hmm? Oh, nothing." She wouldn't look Orion in the eyes. He looked to Harry to see if he knew, but he looked just as puzzled.
"Ms. Granger." Professor McGonagall put her stern face on and looked intensely at Hermione. No one could withstand the Professor McGonagall stare.
"It's just…" She trialed of with tears in her eyes. Orion put a comforting hand on her lower back. "They were okay at first, you know about me going to Hogwarts. Now they aren't as accepting. They want me to go to a muggle school so I can get a real education." Orion looked slightly angry. He was starting to get flashes from Hermione's mind. "They want me to be a dentist like them, but I told them I would rather go to Hogwarts." She took a deep breath before continuing. "They just don't like me doing magic." Orion's eyes flashed dangerously.
"Why didn't you tell me." He looked furious. "If not me then someone!" He grabbed her and pulled her toward him. Professor McGonagall looked slightly confused. "I can't believe they hit you like that." He was still seeing the vision of her being beaten in his mind. His tears rolled down his face and mingled with hers. "Why have you been hiding it, we can fix it." He looked into her eyes once more and saw the threats that her father gave her. He winced as he hit her repeatedly. He looked desperately at Minerva. "She has to stay with me now. I can't let her go back to that place!" Minerva could see the fire in his eyes growing stronger.
"We shall discuss this with Dumbledore and your mother Orion. For now I want you to go to the hospital wing and get yourself a cooling draught before you lose control." He nodded and took Hermione's hand. His skin was extremely hot to the touch, but it didn't effect Hermione. They strode toward the Hospital Wing while Orion started smoking slightly.
… Orion and Hermione's troubles are far from over, but they are getting there… Anything worth having requires hard work and sometimes suffering to obtain… Dorienn, my loyal reader and reviewer lol, what do you think? I am debating whether to have Orion 'take care' of Hermione's parents, who I decided weren't very nice, or perhaps just take Hermione from them without a fight. I figured something has to go right for the pair of them. Made it easier to take her away from them lol… what do you think? Which would you rather read? I also decided Harry will not be ever returning to the Dursley's. Also, I know I never put anything about Sirius Black in here. Not to worry! He was there and proved his innocence! It will be explained in the next chapter! There will be another chapter up soon. Thanks for reading!
