I do not own Harry Potter… J.K. Rowling does… Longer Chapter! Hope you enjoy it, I enjoyed writing it.

Chapter 37

Orion and his family made their way to the lifts at the Ministry of Magic. It was early and everyone was a bit tired. Orion was using a cane to walk and Hermione winced every time his foot hit the ground. She could feel the immense pain that he felt with every step. He took her hand with his free one and squeezed it gently to reassure her.

After they were seated, Ron was escorted into the room by a couple Aurors that Orion didn't recognize. He sighed quietly when he had to stand again and made his way to the front of the room. A man extracted the memory of the event and Orion was asked to give testimony. He went through the entire event in great detail and then was finally excused. As he limped back to his chair he heard Ron snigger. He turned and glared at him as he sat down. After everyone else's memories were taken and they testified, Ron was told to stand up.

"Auror Dawlish, his wand please." One of the Aurors stepped forward and handed Ron's wand to Amelia Bones. Ron flinched as his wand was snapped in half and the Aurors took him by his arms. "Ronald Billius Weasley, you have been charged with the brutal assault of Orion Mars Hooch, the use of the Cruiciatus Curse twice, and we are calling it the attempted murder of Orion Mars Hooch because of the extent of his injuries." Ron smirked. "Do you understand the charges as they have been told to you?"

"Yeah." Ron stated.

"Very well, we have collected testimony against you. I now ask if there is anyone that will give testimony for him." Madame Bones looked around the room at the Weasley's. Percy stood up.

"I would like to give testimony." he stepped forward.

"Do you consent to have your memory of the event taken."

"No, I wasn't there, but I know what happened."

"I'll make a note of that, please continue Mr. Weasley." The rest of the Weasley children looked at Percy incredulously.

"Yes, well first I will bring to your attention the fact that Ron Weasley and Orion Hooch have been rivals since their first year at Hogwarts. As was said in the last trial, Slytherins and Gryffindors don't mix." He looked at Orion and Hermione as he spoke. "I have got letters from my brother explaining the incident in question and would like to read them to you, if I may." Madame Bones leaned back to speak to some of the others.

"We will allow it."

"Dear Percy, I am again awaiting a trial for something that wasn't my fault. That snake Hooch already turned my girlfriend Hermione and my best mate Harry against me. He's been running around with a couple of Veela. I think that's how he's got Harry on his side. Somehow he even ended up with Luna on his side. Now he's trying to take Ginny from us. Orion Hooch is tearing our family apart. Just as I came into the room, I heard him threaten to kill Ginny. What was I supposed to do? Just sit by and watch him brutally attack my little sister? Would anyone allow someone to kill their own family? Love, Ron." Percy finished and looked up at the Wizengamot. "That was the first letter, this is the second. Dear Percy, I don't understand. How did they get to Ginny? Ginny is with them now too? And what of Fred and George? We can't allow them to take our family, Percy. Who's next for them? Mum, Dad, Bill, Charlie? Before you know it our family will be considered blood traitors. We are pureblood and should be proud. We shouldn't be mixing around with these muggle-born Mudbloods, half-bloods and those filthy half-breeds. Demons are dangerous, I wouldn't be surprised if he has everyone under the Imperious Curse, or something. Someone should really check that out, but they won't of course. That demon shouldn't been able to be in Hogwarts in the first place. Senior Undersecretary Umbridge agrees that they shouldn't be allowed inside the grounds. That's why she wanted to expel Orion, Hermione, Luna, Fleur and Gabrielle. She wanted to get rid of that great oaf Hagrid too." Umbridge looked slightly nervous but kept that sweet smile on her face. That smile disgusted Orion; he felt thoroughly repulsed. "That's it, the end of the letters." Percy looked smug as he looked back to everyone else. Mrs. Weasley was shaking her head.

"Well, Mr. Weasley, I am not sure if these letters help you or hurt you. We will take the letters into evidence with the memories and see just what is happening. Now as for the talk of half-breeds. The Ministry has complete control over all half-breeds. They are registered and must check in with our Care and Regulation of Magical Creatures department once a week either by Floo or in person. Their wands are then checked for previous spells to make sure nothing dangerous is being done with them. So tell me, Mr. Weasley, how do you think Mr. Hooch is casting the Imperious Curse on someone without us knowing about it?" Ron looked furiously at Orion. "And as for whom is allowed within the walls of Hogwarts, I believe someone here would like to say a few words about that." Albus Dumbledore stood and came to the front of the room.

"Thank you Madame Bones, you are looking lovely today, as always." She smiled at her friend and nodded.

"Thank you Headmaster, you are looking well yourself." Dumbledore turned to address everyone in a loud and clear voice.

"As long as Hogwarts exists, we will allow all magical children to have their education there. We accept all students, regardless of their blood status or race. What we do not tolerate is bigotry and hate."

"Thank you Albus." Amelia smiled and he bowed his head before stepping back to his seat. "Now, Ronald Billius Weasley, as we already told you at your last trial that if you attacked someone again your wand would be snapped, and as you can see we were true to our words. We also said if you attacked someone again you would most definitely be going to Azkaban, and we will be true to our word again. Now, is there anyone present that will vouch for Ronald Billius Weasley?" Percy Weasley stood up first with his nose in the air. "Let the record show that Percy Ignatius Weasley is vouching for Ronald Billius Weasley." She paused and looked around the room. Mrs. Weasley was crying but didn't make a move to stand up. Suddenly a familiar Slytherin from their own year stood. "Ah, let the record show that Millicent Bulstrode will vouch for Ronald Billius Weasley Also off the record, I guess that Slytherin/Gryffindor rivalry isn't as bad as they say." Dumbledore chuckled. "Is there any others that will vouch for this man?"

"I, Theodore Nott, will vouch for Ronald Weasley." Nott stood up from the shadows in the back and stepped forward.

"Very well, Secretary Umbridge, please place that in the records." Umbridge began writing the new information down and looking at Nott with a smile. Orion never saw her smile that way before, it looked; devious. Nott bowed his head slightly and sat back down. As he sat down a girl stood up. "Let the record show that Marietta Edgecombe will vouch for the accused." The members of Dumbledore's Army that were present glared at her. She was the one who told Umbridge how to find them last term. "Let the record show that Cho Chang will also vouch for the accused." Many heads spun around quickly. Cho was glaring at Harry. "That makes five people that will vouch for Ronald Billius Weasley. We will be gone for a short recess and return with our verdict." Everyone waited in complete silence. Orion placed his hand on Hermione's stomach and smiled at her. They didn't even notice the Wizengamot return a while later.

"First I would like to say, after watching those memories that I am surprised that Mr. Hooch did not attempt to use his wand. He tried to keep Mr. Weasley from harm, yet again. For someone who is trying to take care of you, Mr. Weasley, you treat him pretty horribly." Ron turned and glared at Orion. "After reviewing the memories we have come to the conclusion that Mr. Hooch was not threatening the Weasley family in any way and even Mrs. Weasley herself tried to tell the accused that fact. We also saw your little speech about Azkaban Prison being under the control of the Death Eaters and many have escaped, and the Dementors are no longer guarding the prison. We now have a special task force of highly trained witches and wizards guarding the place, with a few goblins, a lot of magic, and even a few friend's of Rubeus Hagrid." Ron's face paled. "Besides, it was You-Know-Who that broke those prisoners out. Do you really think he will break you out of prison? We hereby sentence you to no more than 40 years and no less than 20 years in Azkaban. I say you should consider yourself very lucky. If these people didn't vouch for you, you would have been in there no less than 50 years. Escort him out of here." She turned to the assembled Aurors. They took him out of the room as he screamed out.

"You will all pay! You can't keep me there! I will escape, you will see. When I do I will destroy you all! You will all die because of him." He pointed to Orion. "He will kill you himself, he's a demon. The Dark Lord can use him to kill all of you within minutes." His voice trailed off as they got further away. A few people were looking at Orion nervously.

"Wow, imagine that. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named using me to kill everyone I love." He chuckled. "And how does he plan to do that, I wonder?" He looked up at Umbridge as she listened closely. "I mean I'm immune to the Imperious Curse and many other curses. And really, no matter how many times I get hit with the Cruiciatus, I won't do anything to hurt my family." He stood and his legs shook from the pain.

"It seems that the Cruiciatus Curse does effect you quite badly Mr. Hooch." He heard Umbridge's fake sweet voice behind him. "If I were you, I would be more careful and watch your back, Hooch. You never know when a death eater might jump out from behind a corner."

"Hmm, you mean like you? Are going to be stalking me Ms. Umbridge. I daresay that you aren't my type and Hermione wouldn't really like it if I had a middle-aged Death Eater stalking me. Is that why you were always treating me so horribly in school and hitting me with those curses? Do you have a crush on me, Dolores?" Umbridge backed away; her usual fake smile was gone. "Oh come now, don't be shy." He let his pheromones burn and emanate toward her. She thinks anyone can control him, what she didn't know is he could control any woman, to an extent. He can make them plead for him. He smiled and stepped closer. "Perhaps Hermione won't mind sharing. At your age, I'm sure you know some tricks we haven't learned yet." Hermione smiled and stepped up behind him.

"I wouldn't mind." Everyone else looked either shocked, repulsed, or both. Sirius and Rolanda both had a smirk on their faces. "In fact, I'm looking forward to it." Hermione started using her pheromones too, which she had just learned how to do a week before. As she was connected to Orion, some things were transferred to her; powers, marks, and even a strong connection of their minds so they know each other's every thought. She licked her lips seductively. Everyone in the room was now sweating slightly and dazed; even the rest of the Wizengamot. Amelia Bones was now leaning over the edge of her seat trying to get closer to the pair.

"Come on Dolores, what do you say? My place or yours?" He winked at her and she seemed to be melting.

"M..M.." She couldn't speak which made Orion's grin even wider. He stepped closer to her and brought his face within an inch of hers.

"Hmm, too bad." He straightened up and they started walking from the room. Everyone that stayed looked sad at the loss of their presence.

"Wait!" They heard her shrill voice just as they got to the lifts. She was running toward them but they let the doors close before she could get there. Everyone then started laughing nervously. Hermione noticed Tonks, Luna, Ginny, and even Minerva trying to stand as close to Orion as they could. As they left the lift she watched Tonks and Harry apparate away together rather quickly. Luna and Ginny were begging the adults to bring them home. Orion smirked and walked over to them. He told Luna of the tree house on the McGonagall's property that is unplottable and very few know about it.

"You can borrow it for a while, we'll make sure no one bothers you." He whispered and winked at the pair. They had their mouths slightly open and kept moving closer to him. "I'd say you both will have a lot of fun." He touched their shoulders and it felt like sparks between the two. They both caught fire and disappeared. "Don't worry Mrs. Weasley, they are in a safe place." He turned to the Weasley matriarch. "I'm sorry about your son, ma'am. I wish there is something I could have done." Mr. Weasley stepped in front of his wife and held out his hand.

"It wasn't your fault Orion. Thank you for not harming him." They shook hands and Mr. Weasley got distracted by Hermione and Fleur who were talking not far away. Fleur was speaking rapidly in French and Hermione was keeping up rather well. Between Hermione's inherited Demon Pheromones and Fleur's Veela Allure, no man stood a chance if they walked by. Add that to Orion, and no human being stood a chance. Mrs. Weasley was looking at Orion and blushing. Hermione looked up at him and narrowed her eyes at Mrs. Weasley.

Look at her, you made her blush. She's getting to close for my comfort. She spoke in his mind but he heard her growl from across the room.

My Love, you have nothing to worry about. I belong to you, nothing will ever change that. As he used their mind connection to talk to her he didn't notice Mrs. Weasley was directly behind him. She was almost touching him. He turned around slowly and she wrapped him into a bone crushing hug. "Thank you for trying to take care of my son. I know you look after Luna, and I ask if you will look after Ginny too?"

"Of course, Mrs. Weasley. I look out for all of my family. The Weasley's have always treated me well, except for Ron of course. I understand him more than anyone though. If he thought Hermione and him were meant to be together…" He trailed off. "If someone tried to take my Hermione away from me, I would injure them very badly." His eyes darkened as he spoke and Mrs. Weasley inadvertently moved her face closer to his. When he looked into her eyes he saw what she wanted. She was ready for him to kiss her.

Too many pheromones, love. Hermione thought to him. He nodded and hugged Mrs. Weasley. "I'm sure everything will work out in the end though, right?" After his words he turned around abruptly and moved over to Hermione. Mrs. Weasley turned to her husband and kissed him passionately. Rolanda and Sirius chuckled as they joined the small group that was left.

"A demon's pheromones are quite powerful." Sirius began. "I remember when Rolanda was trying to learn to control them. She had girls and boys chasing after her every second. So many were disappointed when Minerva scooped her up." Minerva smiled and took her mate's hand.

"Well I was and still am the luckiest woman alive."

"Remus, where shall we go for the day? I daresay we don't want to go home for a while now." He laughed.

"Merlin…" Minerva raised her eyes to the ceiling. "They are too young."

"No older than you were, Minerva." Sirius laughed and winked at her before taking Remus's hand and apparating them to the Leaky Cauldron.

"Minerva…" Minerva looked into her mate's eyes and grinned. She trailed her fingers along her neck and inhaled her mate's pheromones. "Well Orion, Hermione, I'd say you can't go to Grimmauld Place, the Manor or the tree house." Rolanda pulled Minerva closer to her and kissed her softly. "We'll be at the Manor if there is an emergency, otherwise, don't come near it until tomorrow."

"Okay mum." Orion laughed. Fred and George were chuckling too.

"Well George, what are your plans?" Fred asked.

"Well I'm going to pay Katie a visit. You?" George chuckled.

"Yes, I think I will go visit Angelina." They both apparated at the same time. Minerva and Rolanda apparated quickly after, leaving Orion and Hermione the only ones of their group left. Before they could leave Umbridge came up near them.

"Gah!" Orion exclaimed. "You gave me a fright Dolores." She blushed at him and he smirked at Hermione. "So, are you really planning on stalking me now?" He brought his hand up and cradled her face before running his fingers along her jaw. She was trembling. "Hmm, no I don't think that's it. Why have you come to find me already?" He let his fingers trail down to her neck and to her collarbone. Her heart was racing and her breathing was ragged. When his fingers trailed across the top of her shirt her breath caught in her throat. A few people were watching transfixed. Amelia Bones was there again, watching them. "It's too bad." He pulled his hand away slightly.

"What's too bad."

"You treated me so mean at school. And you are working for the wrong side. You shouldn't have gone to him, it will only cause you pain. I can't associate myself with Death Eaters." He whispered directly into her ear and his lips brushed it. She shivered and her legs shook. "Well, good day Dolores." He said louder as he walked away hand in hand with Hermione. They apparated away and Hermione found herself standing outside a small cabin surrounded by forest. It was suddenly cold and snow covered the ground.

"Where are we?"

"Somewhere private." Orion stated as he moved faster. Finally, their lips clashed and Hermione moaned into his mouth. Orion stumbled back painfully until he found the bed. As they both hit the bed, their clothes were being discarded quickly. Orion traced over Hermione's fresh burned marks that appeared a week before. They still hadn't healed completely and were sore. He knew could read them as they were similar to his. They represented him and his child. He smoothed his tongue over them and she shivered from his touch.