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Seamus helped settle Hermione on the couch and poured a cup of tea from the pitcher that Dobby had set. He did a warming spell and set it in front of Hermione. Sitting down next to her, he cupped her face in his hands.

"Mia? Please don't cry. It's ok. McGonagall put a memory charm on Malfoy. He doesn't know."

"I blew it Seam. I was supposed to be careful." Tears rolled down her face. Seamus lifted the tea to Hermione's lips to help calm her nerves.

Setting it back down on the table, he took Hermione into his arms. "Shhh, love. It's ok. Malfoy is an arse. You couldn't help it. You lost your temper and that's understandable. He provoked you."

"It wasn't so much as him calling me a Mudblood. It was everything else. The way he insulted you and the way he looked at me. I'm scared Seamus."

"Hey now. What did I say about protecting you, hmmmm? You're a million more times more powerful than him, remember that." She nodded and eventually her cries turned into sniffles. He rocked her back and forth, gently rubbing her back to calm her. She slowly fell asleep and he laid her back gently on the couch and covered her up. Let her sleep till the professors needed to speak to her. He gently laid a kiss upon her brow just as Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Lupin tumbled into the room via floo network. Dusting off his robes, Dumbledore smiled gently at Seamus, who was removing Hermione's shoes. The heir had been found, he knew. The challenge was making sure Hermione would accept it and not fight. He knew Seamus was trying to get close to his granddaughter, only to be pushed away whenever it seemed Seamus was getting too close.

"Mr. Finnegan?" Seamus looked up. His body had become slim, his hair was a blonde, and his crystal blue eyes glistened with water. McGonagall gasped when she realized she was looking at Helga's heir. The change was so minor that hardly anyone would take notice.

"Oh, hello Headmaster. Professor McGonagall, Lupin. Hermione just got to sleep. Would you like me to wake her?" Seamus looked hesitantly at Hermione. He really didn't want to wake her after everything she had been through.

"No Mr. Finnegan. Not yet. Let her sleep for a few minutes. Wake her when we're done talking." Dumbledore configured a few chairs and Seamus took a seat on the floor in front of the fireplace.

"Mr. Finnegan, do you realize why we are here?"

"Yes; Mione let her anger get the best of her. Her secret was getting close to leaking."

Dumbledore nodded. "You realize the gravidity? Arienh needs to control her temper to avoid another situation. You were lucky that only Malfoy saw you and Professor McGonagall was able to obliviate him."

Seamus sighed. "She lost her temper in Potions a few weeks back too, but luckily I was able to calm her before anyone really noticed. How can I help?"

"I need you to stress that she needs to keep her temper in tact. I think it is also time to include such in her training, Remus."

Lupin nodded in consent. "Agreed." Hermione stirred. Seamus rushed over to the couch and helped sit her up. Her face was red and her eyes were puffy. Seamus put an arm across her shoulder and steered her in front of the fireplace. She was shivering and Seamus made it a point to set her in his lap and encompass her completely in his arms. Hermione wiped her eye, looked gratefully at Seamus, and faced the professors in a manner that exhibited her waiting to hear her punishment.

"Arienh Catriona Dumbledore McGregor! Don't look at me like that! Relax, child. No punishment, but we do need to talk." Dumbledore laughed. Hermione blushed. She supposed she must have looked quite frightened.

"Mione, no punishment, but after what happened today, it has come to my attention that something must be added into your training."

"What's that granddad?"

"Controlling your temper. When you lose it, things happen. Your wandless magic gets activated, but is completely out of control. Today you were about to start an earthquake. Seamus told me you something similar also happened in Potions."

Hermione met Dumbledore's eyes with her jade green eyes. "Ah you really are Rowena now with your eyes. No mistaking it. Time is of essence child. Control your temper and try not to have any more mishaps. Minerva, would it be possible to get a start to Animagus."

She nodded. "But Severus needs to start teaching the potion now."

Dumbledore nodded. "I will let him know tonight."

"Professor, how close till the heir is found?"

"Mione, show me your arm." Hermione thrust out her arm.

"The colors are filling the star, the eagle is flying overhead and a lion is beginning to form. Yet, the eagle is not joyful. Mione, I need you to stop fighting your feelings. The heir is closer than you think." Hermione fearfully nodded.

"No fears, child. I will see you in training tomorrow." Remus kissed Hermione on the forehead in a fatherly gesture and he got up to leave. McGonagall squeezed Hermione's hand and exited the portrait. Dumbledore got up and quietly whispered "The heir has been found Mr. Finnegan. Look at your arm; maybe that will give you a hint. And maybe you can convince my Arienh not to be so frightened. Come find me if you have any questions." With a gentle kiss on Hermione's head, he exited the portrait.

Seamus looked down at Hermione. "You alright?"

"We didn't do our prank."

"You. Arienh. Are much more important."

"You can go to the ball if you want. It's probably still going on."

"Mia, the only place I want to be is right here with you."

"But you could be having such a good time. Why do you want to stay with me?"

Seamus held Hermione tight and kissed her on the head. "I'm happy right here. The ball won't nearly be as much fun without you and I am staying right here with my princess till she falls asleep." Hermione blushed. "Besides, Mia Cara, I have a much better idea." With a flick of his wand, the common room was transformed into a grand ballroom. Red carpets lined the hallways and a crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. The walls were lined with gold and there was a balcony up a grand staircase. With another flick of his wand, music began to play throughout the room. Hermione's eyes widened when Seamus extended his hand. "May I have this dance?" Hermione giggled. She really felt like a princess.

Dumbledore watched as the two children danced together, no one else around from his office. He smiled to himself. It was obvious they were made for each other and he could only hope that his granddaughter would for once give into her heart.

Seamus and Hermione jumped when they heard Parvati calling from their portrait.

"Damm! Parvati has such good timing!"

Hermione just smiled lightly and with her hand still clasped in his, slowly opened the door. To her surprise Terry, Padma, and Dean were standing there with her.

"Well, come in!"

"Always interrupting. Never can be alone, I tell ya! Just when...Always perfect timing, my foot!" Seamus quietly muttered to himself. Hermione raised an amused eyebrow and Parvati simply giggled. Seamus slumped onto the couch with his arms crossed, pouting. Terry looked around, having never been in the Head Dorm before. "Is it always this nice? It looks like a palace!" Dean snickered.

"I think little Seamie did some decorating. What's the occasion, Seams? Were you doing something for your Miiiiiiiiaaaaa" Seamus blushed and stuck his tongue out. Dean just laughed and shook his head. "He's in love," Dean whispered into Terry's ear. Terry just grinned.

Seamus sat there in thought. "You don't know how close you are to the truth you are Dean," he thought to himself.

"Mione, why did you and Seamus disappear?"

"I wasn't um feeling too great."

"You feeling ok now?"

"A bit-but I really want to get Malfoy. Making Seamus on Snape's lap?! Oh-god that's awful!"

Padma and Parvati grinned. "Well, we'll leave that up to you and Seamus, but for now..." Parvati called over to Dean, Terry, and Seamus.

"Truth or Dare, guys!"

"Oh no! No, No!" Hermione was backing away. With that she grabbed Seamus and ran up the stairs and shut her door.

"Mia, what's going on? What are you doing?"

"Hiding," she whispered. "You don't want to play Truth and Dare, do you?"

Seamus blushed. "No."

"Then shh, be quiet." She jumped into her bed and covered herself up and pretended to sleep.

Parvati rushed up the stairs!

"Aw, c'mon Mione, Seamus!" Seamus could hear Parvati  approaching Hermione's room. 'Where to hide? Where to hide? Where to hide?'  He looked around desperately. Parvati was just outside the room.'Eep'

Without thinking, he jumped into Hermione's bed and slid deep under the covers.

"Seamus?" Hermione spoke groggily. "What are you doing?"

"Shhh. I'm hiding. Go back to sleep."

Seamus could hear Parvati's hand on the doorknob. He slid farthur into the covers and shut his eyes. Hermione just sighed and turned on her side, closing her eyes, and attempting to go back to sleep. Seamus smiled at Hermione and brushed her hair out of her face. He looked studied her face for a minute and saw she had fallen back to sleep. He froze when he heard the doorknob turning and turned onto his side, shutting his eyes, subconsciously, wrapping his arms around Hermione and pulling her close. Within minutes, he had fallen asleep with Hermione in his arms. Parvati walked in followed by Dean.

"Seamus? Mione."

"Uh, Parv. Look."

Parvati looked over to where Dean was looking. There Seamus and Hermione lay, curled up together, fast asleep.

"So cute!"

"Think it was intentional."

"I think they were just hiding. They will probably be shocked when they wake."

"Dean, it's so obvious that they are made for each other."

"I know. Maybe they just need a little push." Parvati smiled and the two of them headed dowstairs. After telling Padma and Terry, they left, talking quietly. That wasn't the first time the two had fallen asleep against each other. Maybe for once Malfoy helped.