***Hey again everyone! I hope you are all fine! No more things to say today! I hope you like the chapter!

Few days later it was Christmas Eve and the Weasley family had organized a mini party for few members of the Order and the children. Severus and Hermione had arrived together and Severus had said that he had taken her from her house. Harry and Ron had nearly laughed but they held it back after Hermione glared at them. They ate, laughed and exchanged gifts. Later the children meaning Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and the twins went upstairs to Ron's bedroom while the adults meaning Severus, Remus, Tonks, Molly and Arthur were sitting at the living room. Upstairs the children were having fun with everything the twins were saying to them while downstairs the adults were talking about things for the Order.

''I think that it is best if Hermione stay here with us. She will be ing far too danger if she continue staying with her parents in the Muggle World.'' Molly said and looked at each person

''No! It's best for Ms. Granger to remain at her house. She is still protected there.'' Severus said and Remus nodded his agreement

''I agree with Severus. It is best for her to stay at her house. The only one who will stay here and not in the Muggle world will be Harry. He is better protected here.'' Remus said and Tonks nodded

''I agree with you Remus. It would be better this way'' Arthur said and put a comforting hand at his wife shoulder ''Molly I know that you want Hermione to be protected because she is like daughter to you but they are right. It is best for her to stay at her house.'' Arthur continued when he saw the look at his wife face.

''Very well, you are probably right'' Molly said but suddenly Remus stood up and took out his wand.

''Remus what is it?'' Tonks asked and everyone stood up. Remus didn't say anything. Instead he walked out of the door and looked around. Everyone did the same.

Severus didn't have a problem because Voldemort knew that he would be staying at the Burrow. Voldemort had said to Severus that in some fights it would be best if he was fighting with the light side. Voldemort thought that Dumbledore had started to suspect that Severus was really a death eater in heart and not a simple spy. He would have laughed if they weren't under attack. He looked up at the fifth floor where his daughter with her friends was. He took a deep breath and looked again around as did Remus. He pulled out his wand and was ready to protect his daughter in any costs.

Meanwhile at the fifth floor the children hadn't seen or hear anything until Harry stood up and looked out of the window and saw the adults in a dueling position. He looked at the sky and saw a light there. In seconds the Burrow was circled by fire. The others hadn't seen it but when Harry run out of the room and downstairs the others followed with Hermione and Ron behind him only few steps. From inside the house Harry heard Bellatrix yell ''I killed Sirius Black'' and run faster. He run outside and no one was fast enough to grab him as to not go after Bellatrix.

Severus was in the front with Remus and saw that Potter was running after Bellatrix but both he and Remus turned around quickly when they heard Molly saying ''RON, HERMIONE, STOP''

Severus grabbed Hermione but she broke through screaming ''HARRY'' and run after him with Ron few steps in front of her.

Harry was running fast but he could hear his friends calling for him but he didn't stop.

Hermione could feel her blood running through her veins faster than usual from fear for her friend ''Harry stop please'' She heard herself yell

Ron was running frantic around without knowing where his friend was going but he could hear Hermione screaming and he heard his own voice doing the same ''Harry stop'' Suddenly Ron stopped in a clear path and soon was joined by Hermione and took her hand in his. They both had their wands out ready to fight someone. Hermione gasped suddenly and Ron turned around and saw Greyback there watching them. Ron cast a spell towards him but he deflected easily. Suddenly Harry appeared and went and stood at the other side of Hermione. In front of Harry appeared Bellatrix who cast few spells but Harry deflected them.

Meanwhile Severus was searching frantic for Hermione and the others but mostly for his daughter. He heard himself yelling ''Hermione''. He turned around in time to see Remus stopping beside him. The shared a look and when they heard yells they run towards them.

At the other side Arthur and Tonks were searching for the children and when they too heard yells they run towards them. Soon all of them found their selves in the clear path where Hermione, Harry and Ron where and formed a circle around them.

Bellatrix and Greyback disappeared. Everyone sighed in relief but then they heard a loud bang and they saw that it was coming from the Burrow. Everyone run towards it and when they arrived they saw the house burning from the core.

Arthur put his arms around his wife while Hermione went to Ginny and took the younger girl to her arms and let her cry there.

After few minutes Remus spoke ''Arthur it is best if you move at Grimauld Place for now.'' He said and looked at them with sympathy.

Arthur nodded and took hold of his wife and aparrated with her at Grimauld Place. He knew that Remus and Tonks would take the others while Fred and George could apparate in their own. Seconds later inside Grimauld Place appeared Remus with Ron and Harry and Tonks with Ginny. Severus appeared few seconds later with Hermione.

Arthur as head of the Weasley family spoke ''It is best for all of you to go to your bedrooms.'' He said and the children went upstairs. Molly, Arthur, Remus and Tonks walked inside the kitchen and only Severus and Hermione had stayed at the hall. Severus saw the look at his daughter face and said ''Go to your friend. It is best if we stay here today. It wouldn't be good to just leave them alone.'' Severus said and hugged his daughter

''Thank you daddy! I love you'' Hermione said, kissed his cheek and went upstairs to Ginny's room. She knew that Harry would comfort Ron so she didn't need to worry about that. She walked inside the room and found Ginny sitting at her bed. Hermione could see the tears in Ginny's face and went and sat in front of her in the bed ''Ginny'' she whispered and immediately Ginny fell to her arms and sobbed again. ''Hush now. Everything will be okay soon'' Hermione said and smiled at her friend

''Hermione what I am going to do? What my family is going to do? Our books, everything has been destroyed. Everything except the clothes we are wearing.'' Ginny said when she pulled away from Hermione. The tears were streaming down her face rapidly but she had quite sobbing.

Hermione smiled and wiped the girl's tears. ''Now, now, I will tell you what we are going to do.'' Hermione said and smiled again. At Ginny's look Hermione continued ''You and I will go for shopping tomorrow.'' Ginny opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted by Hermione ''Don't even think about the money. Consider it as an early birthday gift''

Ginny smiled and hugged Hermione tight. ''I love you Hermione'' Ginny said and smiled

Downstairs at the kitchen of Grimmauld place the adults were sitting around the table not one dairying to say something. Finally Severus broke the silence. ''That's enough. Arthur, Molly go upstairs and sleep. We will discuss everything tomorrow.''

Arthur looked at him and nodded again. He took his wife and together they walked upstairs to their bedroom. Tonks was looking at them and when they had left she turned to Remus and said ''I am going upstairs as well. Don't be late.'' she said and smiled at Remus and left

When finally Remus was alone with Severus he turned to him and asked ''Why did you yelled for Hermione when we were searching the three of them? Why were you so scared about her? I saw the look in your face and I heard you so don't even think of disagreeing with me.'' He was looking at Severus. He was ready to understand anything

''Lupin surely I could just tell you to look at your business but I really need to talk to someone and the only one available is you. So short or long story?'' Severus asked him.

Remus cracked a smile and said ''Long story''

After that Severus started to explain to Remus how it came that Hermione was his daughter. After an hour of explaining, Remus was shocked to say the least. ''Now do you understand why I was scared?'' Severus asked him

Remus nodded ''Yeah I do. Severus you have my word that no word will come out of my mouth. I swear!'' Remus said and Severus nodded after a while.

***(Hides behind the desk) Don't kill me please! I know it's not that happy for Christmas Eve but I wanted to have it that way! Hope you can leave few reviews!

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