The group made their way through the manors extensive gardens, Remus leading them to a huge oak tree that Hermione could not recall seeing before, which was strange. It was strange because the tree and its surrounding gardens were exceptionally beautiful. The oak provided shade, but still let in plenty of light so even with its surrounding hedges, it wasn't too dark. Sprinkles of wildflowers and roses dotted the garden that lined the hedges, and the grass was lush and green.

"Oh its lovely" Kitty said at the sight, making her way over to some flowers and taking a sniff. Remus' ears twitched and Hermione knew he had heard the little purr of contentment that her mother had given off whilst breathing in the flowers perfume, catching his eye and smiling.

"She loves Roses" She explained getting nods from the others, as she placed the basket on the ground and took out a blanket. Kitty coming over and watching as Hermione laid it out and Remus took to enlarging it and placing cushioning charms upon it for comfort. Charlie plopped himself upon it, testing it.

"Good work Moony" He said to the elder man as he stretched out on his side propping his head on his hand.

"Moony?" Kitty asked as she sat down. "Ooh that's clever" she added appreciatively patting the comfortable blanket.

"Cushioning charm" Hermione answered as she sat down next to her mother and Charlie, who had sat up. "You can answer the other one" Hermione said with a small smirk at Remus who pretended to glare at her, before grinning and sitting down after his parents and Sophia.

"I was christened Moony by my best friends whilst we were at Hogwarts" He replied simply. "James – Harry's Dad, Sirius and Peter they all had their own too"

"Which were?" Kitty asked making Hermione smile despite herself at her mothers persistent questioning and turned to her Grandparents whose eyes merely twinkled in response.

"I see where you get your love of questions" Minerva commented fondly. Making Kitty smile as she still continued to look at Remus awaiting answers.

"James was prongs, Sirius was padfoot and Peter was worm tail" Remus explained, laughing as Kitty and Sofia's faces both screwed up at the mention of worm tail. "The names were indicative of what we changed into" he added noticing the look of curiosity that lit up Kitty's eyes. It was such a confusing thing to be apart of. On one side, He was Hermione's father. He loved Carmella, her mother – his wife more than anything, and together they had made this perfect little girl. But then on the other side, here sat the woman who raised his daughter, who made her into the wonderful woman she had become and he couldn't help see the similarities between them. Obviously not in the physical sense of the word, Hermione looked very similar to Carmella, but with a bit of him thrown in too. Instead he referred to their similar personalities, interests and tendencies. They shared a fierce bond, a strong friendship, and an amazing understanding of the other that was visible to anyone; and he couldn't help being anything but charmed by her. He just grinned in response to her unasked question.

"Oh come on!" She said exasperated when she realised he wasn't going to continue, before grinning and turning to her daughter and raising her eyebrow. Hermione had just watched the entire exchange with bizarre amusement, it was totally unnerving and yet sweet at the same time that they got along so well, before her mother turned to her for the answer.

"James changed into a Stag, Sirius into a Dog, and Peter was a Rat" Hermione choosing her words wisely as she answered her mother, insinuating that he didn't change into a rat at all, but that he was one. Remus simply nodded his head in agreement to his daughter's words, Kitty not failing to notice.

"We don't like him then" She commented getting a lowered head from Remus and a shake of the head from Hermione.

"He is the reason that Harry's an orphan" Hermione explained as simply as she could, causing both Kitty and Sophia's eyes widen.

"He killed them?" Sophia asked shocked.

"As good as" Hermione replied not bothering to hide her dislike. "He betrayed them to Voldemort, still works for him now" she added, watching as her mothers eyes widened and she squirmed slightly. Hermione narrowed her eyes at her mother, questioning her reaction without words. Remus was watching them too, as it seemed were Albus and Minerva. Sophia questioning Charlie about working with Dragons. Kitty met her daughters gaze and knew Hermione wanted to know what was going on. She simply brushed her finger across her lips and looked pointedly at her Mother and then back to Hermione, who narrowed her eyes again before giving the slightest of nods. Kitty quickly joining into Charlie and Sophia's conversation.

"So how did you end up working with Dragons then?" she asked politely, making Charlie smile.

"She's hiding something" Hermione whispered as she pretended to scratch her cheek, effectively covering her mouth with her hand.

"I agree" Remus whispered in response. "We will have to wait until your Nonna is not around, she obviously isn't going to say anything in front of her" He added with his back turned as he pretended to look around the garden. Hermione nodded her head in agreement as she turned and began rifling through the basket she had brought. Thankfully the ever observant Kitty missed the exchange, only noticing Hermione removing various plastic containers and enlarging them, making her smile.

"I love watching her use magic" Kitty told the others proudly. "And even though I haven't seen it used a lot or even on a large scale, I just... know that she's amazing at it." She added making the others smile and Hermione to blush and studiously ignore her mother's comments.

"Smartest witch Hogwarts has seen in 50 years, am I right?" Charlie added proudly, looking at Remus and Dumbledore for confirmation and laughing when Hermione elbowed him in the ribs. Both men nodded their heads in agreement with Charlie's words making Kitty and Sophia's eyes light up with joy.

"Sweetheart, why do you never tell us these things?" Kitty admonished as she placed her hand over Hermione's.

"I just did my best, you knew that" She mumbled embarrassed. "Besides, there are more important things in life than bragging rights" Hermione replied dismissively. Kitty just sighed disappointedly, taking her hand back and giving a small shrug to her mother, who just gave her a smile in return.

"So who was it before you?" Sophia asked trying to change the subject. All magical heads turned to Minerva with smiles making the older woman laugh.

"That would be me" She replied with another laugh. "But I couldn't be happier that Hermione took on the role." She added as the others started to take their plates and fill them with the various foods Hermione put out. They sat in silence for a moment, just content enjoying good food and sunshine.

"So... are we going to discuss what's going to happen?" Kitty said after a moment, popping a grape into her mouth.

"Well, firstly it's important that you do not return to your home under any circumstances. Since it has already been compromised, it will most definitely be under watch" Dumbledore advised. "I think the best course of action if for you to stay here with everyone, where you are easily protected." He added, and Kitty nodded her head in understanding.

"I just wish I could have gotten some things" she replied sadly, Sophia patting her hand comfortingly. She wished she had a few things of her husbands.

"We can go and get your things" Remus replied like it was nothing, Hermione turning her head to her father and looking at him suspiciously. "Harry has James' cloak." He added turning to her. "And Kingsley and the Auror department are yet to go through there. They wouldn't attack with the whole Auror contingent in there" Hermione nodded her head in understanding.

"What do you think?" Hermione asked looking up at her Grandfather.

"I think Remus is right, it is highly unlikely that anything will happen" He agreed making Hermione nod, satisfied.

"I will talk to Kingsley, and then the boys and I will go around with him and his team" She replied taking a bite of her sandwich. Albus and Minerva both nodded their heads in agreement, but the others stayed silent. Knowing it made sense for Hermione to go, since it was her childhood home and she would know where everything was, but still not liking it one bit.

"Secondly I think that you should take indefinite leave from work, until this is all sorted out." Dumbledore said solemnly. Kitty agreeing again without complaint.

"Do we have any idea how long that is going to be?" Sophia enquired, getting a shake of the head from the others.

"I don't think it will be long now" Hermione mused looking down at her plate, and taking a spoon of chocolate cake. Kitty instantly turning to her daughter scared.

"W,why do you say that" Kitty asked clearing her throat. Hermione just shrugged, continuing to play with her food.

"It feels different now. He's just as desperate to end this as we are." She said putting down her spoon and then her plate. "And we're ready, stronger than ever. I just have a feeling, that the next time we meet will be the last." She added ominously. She didn't see her mothers frightened expression, but Remus did. Reaching out and squeezing her forearm gently. His eyes bored into hers as he sat back, the same tortured agony etched in them as in hers. Fear for their daughter.

"Anyway, subject change" Hermione added looking up, breaking the connection between her parents. Taking her mothers hand in hers, she turned to Remus.

"What was my mother like?" She asked. Squeezing her mums hand reassuringly. Kitty squeezing back, leaning over to kiss her daughter on the head. Remus was stunned by the sudden change in subject, and took a moment for the initial pain and loss to wash over him, before he could speak.

"She was amazing" He said after a moment. It was now his turn to look at his plate. "She was in Ravenclaw, and she was one of Lilly's best friends." Hermione smiled and gave a little sound of satisfaction at this. "What?" Remus asked with a smile hearing her. Hermione shrugged.

"I was just thinking its funny how, You and Harry's dad were best mates, and now our mothers. Its like Harry and I were always destined to be friends, I just took a little detour on the way." She said with a smile making Remus laugh and smile fondly at his daughter.

"Yes, if there were ever two kids that were meant to be together then it was you pair." He said, now with a faraway look on his face. "You would cry, like you knew she was gone, and the only way to stop you was by putting Harry in with you." He said making Hermione's eyes widen.

"I met Harry?" She asked shocked. Remus just grinned and nodded.

"Sweetheart, you were just over a year old when you came to us" Kitty said stroking her head. "You knew that already" Hermione nodded her head.

"I guess I never really thought about that" She replied. Before a look of understanding crossed her features, and she looked at Remus.

"Ah she's onto something" Charlie said playfully, making her grin.

"Lilly and James were helping weren't they? On the full moon I mean, that's how you kept me so long" She replied as realisation set in. "And then when they were killed, and Sirius was imprisoned, you had to do it even if you didn't want to."

"Of course I didn't want to Hermione!" Remus said like it was ludicrous for her to have ever thought so. "But what could I do? I had no one, I couldn't give you to your grandparents for the same reason they couldn't keep me. This was the only way to keep you safe."

"And you were left all alone" She whispered sadly, once again feeling guilty about her childish behaviour to him when the bombshell was dropped. Remus just nodded his head sadly as he looked at his daughter.

"But you were worth it." He replied with a fond smile she was starting to realise was reserved just for her.

"And your not alone anymore" She replied giving her own smile in return, getting a squeeze of the hand and proud smile from Kitty.

"Great Kid you got there guys" Charlie said cheekily to both Remus and Kitty who smiled.
"I'll kid you in a minute Weasley" Hermione said, feigning annoyance, and whacking him in the stomach. Charlie just laughing at her and kissing her shoulder affectionately. The rest of the afternoon was spent laughing and bonding as the group exchanged various fond memories of Hermione.