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Chapter 26: Ginny Talks To Hermione

Hermione was glad to have patched things up with Harry even though Severus gave her a look that told her that he wasn't pleased. Sometimes Hermione wondered when her husband would let go of his dislike for Harry.

"So are you going to Hogsmead today?" Hermione asked her husband.

"Yes, I have to make sure that those idiots that I call Slytherin students don't try anything that will bring shame to my house."

"Are they sore that Voldemort is dead?" Hermione asked.

Severus rolled his eyes, which annoyed Hermione. "Of course their sore," he said. "You defeated Voldemort and they always thought that Potter would. Of course none of them will attack you with that sword at your side."

"And Merlin as well," Hermione added.

"That too," Severus said. "So are you coming?"

"I don't know," Hermione said. "I mean, I want to, but I don't know."

"Well if you change your mind then you know were I'll be," Severus said and he left Hermione alone.

Hermione quickly discovered that she wasn't the only one that hadn't gone to Hogsmead. Ginny Weasley, who was being checked out by Madam Pomfrey, also hadn't gone.

"The novelty has worn off," Ginny told Hermione when Hermione asked her why she wasn't going into Hogsmead. "So what's your reason?"

"I didn't feel like being around all those Slytherins," Hermione answered. "They think that Harry was the one that would defeat Voldemort and it turned out to be me. Severus thinks that they pretty much hate me."

"Well I think they hate you because you got Pansy to flee from the school," Ginny said.

"Well it was her fault that she planned what she planned and if she ever comes near this school again she'll find out exactly what Voldemort went through when I killed him."

The tone in her voice told Ginny that she was serious.

"Hermione, do you think that she might use the dark arts against you and Snape?" Ginny asked.

"Gods, I hope not," Hermione said.

"Don't worry about that, my Queen," said Merlin.

Ginny jumped when Merlin entered but Hermione had seen him enter. She was grateful for his company.

"What do you plan on doing, Merlin?" Hermione asked.

"The dragons will guard this school from her and her mother," Merlin said. "I will make sure that my magic is also at work."

"So does this mean that Pansy and her mum can't harm us," Ginny said.

"I'm most certain of it," Merlin answered.

"That makes me feel better, Merlin," Hermione said, giving him a small smile.

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Next up: Merlin's Wisdom and hopefully a longer chapter.