Chapter 54 - Choices and Consequences

Seeing her stern headmistress enter the office in Muggle clothing Hermione starts feeling nervous and a little fearful but hides it effortlessly behind a blank emotionless face.

A very stern and still angry McGonagall states, "Ms Granger, please take this floo powder and floo to the Leaky Caldron from there we will be going to your home."

"Yes, Professor," Hermione replies in a non-emotional voice."

Stumbling out of the fire place she moves to the side so that Professor McGonagall could come through.

"Ms Granger, we need to go."

"Yes, Professor," in that same non emotional voice she used at Hogwarts"

Hailing a cab outside, Professor McGonagall gives the cab driver the address to the Granger's home.

Placing a silencing charm on the back of seat of the cab McGonagall explains quickly, "Ms. Granger there will be a member of the MLE waiting at your home for us; I will explain the circumstances to your parent and then you will go with them and the Auror to the Ministry where they will decide what happens to you from here on out."

Hermione answers still showing no emotion, "Yes, Professor."

Pulling up in front of modest home Hermione and Professor McGonagall get out and pay the driver. McGonagall follows Hermione up the walk and reaches forward to knock on the door.

A middle aged woman with dark chestnut slight bushy hair answers the door; McGonagall states tiredly, "Mrs. Granger, I'm the new headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witch Craft and Wizardry; Minerva McGonagall. I wish we were meeting under different circumstances."

The woman smiles hesitantly as says, "Please come in Headmistress, I'm Diana, and this is my husband Brent." seeing Hermione standing behind McGonagall she quickly inquires, "Hermione what are you doing here, why aren't you in school?"

McGonagall starts before Hermione can respond, "Mrs. Granger."

"Please call me Diana," she says politely but with a hint of worry.

"Diana, do you recall the letter that I recently sent to you?" Seeing them nod their heads yes in response she continues, "Well there has been another incident. This incident resulted in a student being seriously injured. IT has left me no choice but to expel your daughter from school; she is also facing criminal charges."

Hermione's mother looks at her daughter's face then asks, "What did she do?"

"She sabotaged a fellow student's Potion which resulted in him being injured with burns on his face, arms and chest, as well as some rather severe breathing problems. He is currently in a magically induced coma so that his body can heal. She resisted us when we questioned her, even going so far as to say she'd done nothing, her about what she'd added to the potion which also prevented us getting the proper antidote to him in a timely fashion. She has been given a more than fair chance to change her behavior with this student. She has repeatedly disregarded our warnings even going so far as to yell, scream and slap him in front of the entire student body in the Great Hall. I'm afraid that with this incident everything now is out of our hands. I brought her here so that you could see her and possibly even accompany her when she is taken to the Ministry by the Aurors. I don't know what will happen with her; she could face time in jail or in the Hospital with orders for a psychological evaluation. What happens will be up to the courts to decide it is now out of my hands. I had to use my influence with the Ministry just to bring her here before they arrest her because with her being in the magical world and you being Muggles it wasn't necessary for us to notify you before the arrest. I just thought that it would be easier on the both of you if I did."

Diana Granger asks concerned, "Professor is jail the worst thing that will happen?"

"Yes Mrs. Granger that will likely be the worst thing, unless the young man dies from the injuries that were inflicted; also what the victim has to say will impose a great impact on what the out come is."

Brent finally probes, finding it unbelievable that his very bookish and rule abiding daughter would act in such and irresponsible manner, "Hermione care to tell us what happened?"

"I got mad at Harry for his essay. I told him that he was going to get in trouble for making up a potion and he told me to worry about my own essay, to leave him alone. HE needed a lesson so on my way back to my seat from the storage room I dropped some doxy eggs in his caldron which he didn't see, when he added the last ingredient it caused it to blow up."

"Why would you do something like that? We have raised you better." her father stated in disbelief.

"I don't know." she said tearfully.

"Brent she has been having problems with Mr. Potter all year, most of them we thought were petty things. Due to the fact that he has a madman trying to kill him with followers in the student body of the school faithful to following the madman's orders and cause him harm, he was given his own rooms this year. If that wasn't enough up until 2 months ago the Potion Master at the school was thought to have been in league with the same madman, so Mr. Potter was given permission not only from the School Board of Governor's but also from the Ministry of Magic to hire private tutors for the classes that he couldn't take within Hogwarts usual curriculum. This was to also include any extra training that was thought useful for someone in his situation. I mean he as a very smart and extremely powerful not to forget violent stalker who truthfully wants him dead in the worst way. Your daughter didn't like the idea that this was given to Mr. Potter. Mr. Potter to ease some of the stress between the two of them removed himself from all but one of the classes they shared which forced Mr. Potter to find teachers for all those classes. Teachers I might add that he had to pay out of his own pocket." She goes on to tell them in complete detail everything she knew about their situation including the therapy sessions with Clayton.

"Hermione care to tell me why you would want to do this? I thought you were over all that this summer?" Diana asks.

Frustrated that no one seems to understand her reasoning Hermione explains again, "Mom he has books that he won't let me read. He has also been learning things that I can't learn unless I am in his classes and he won't even offer to let me in his classes."

"Hermione Jane Granger, are you telling me you have been doing all of this because of some lessons and books." Diana demanded.

"Mom you don't understand these books he has are from the founder's of the school; he doesn't have the right to keep them from me. Nor does he have the right to have classes that I can't have."

"Hermione, I'm so very disappointed in you. Are these books his or do they belong to the school? Was hurting him worth all of this? You are looking at jail; you will never get anything in life now. I don't care if these books and lesson were written and given by Merlin himself you had no right to do what you have done. If I was your headmistress, I would have expelled you long before this. I wouldn't have given you all the chances that you were granted."

"They were his personal books from his library at home, but mom that isn't the point there is knowledge in them that I want to know."

There is a knock on the door Brent moves quickly to answer it.

"Mr. Granger I'm Auror Tonks; I'm here to get your daughter Hermione."

"Please come in. I can't say I'm glad to meet you but I do understand your position."

"I understand sir, I wish I wasn't here either I meet your daughter last year when we were at headquarters."

"Diana, this is Auror Tonks, she is here for Hermione."

Diana utters, "Auror Tonks, please come in we were just finishing up here." She turns her attention back to Hermione, "Hermione we will stand by you no matter what happens; but don't expect us to understand why you would do something like this to someone you claimed to be friends with. Friends don't treat each other the way you have treated Harry this year."

Turning her attention back to Tonks she asks, "Auror Tonks can you tell us when her hearing will be?"

"They have it set for tomorrow morning at 9am I can come and get you so that you can attend if you would like."

"That would be grateful thank you very much."

Tonks stands up and walks over to Hermione.

"Hermione Jane Granger you are here by under arrest for assault and Attempted murder of Harry James Potter. You will turn your wand over to me; you will be held at the ministry without bond until tomorrow morning when you will be tried for your crimes. You have the right to remain silent as anything you say can and will be used against you. A solicitor will be provided if you can't afford one. Do you understand these rights" Tonks snaps the magical cuffs on her wrist.

Hermione trying to get Tonks to see her view, "But Tonks he has books written by the Founders and wouldn't let me read them. He gets lessons that I don't and won't share. HE'S FRIENDS WITH DRACO MALFOY!!!"

"It doesn't matter the reasons Ms Granger; the books are his, he pays for his own lessons and can be friends with anyone he wants. For the record there is no one named Draco Malfoy in the Magical world. Professor McGonagall are you going to be there tomorrow?"

"Yes I will be; I also have Professor Snape's and Remus Lupin's memories of most of the arguments that these two have had."

"It would be better if they were there in person! It makes a better impression and allows for questions."

"Yes, we know that but I can't leave the school without the Deputy headmaster being present in my place. Remus is not at the school anymore he has removed Harry from the school until he can get better. And I don't think anyone will get him to leave Harry especially not while he is in the coma."

"I think the courts will understand that. Ms Granger lets go. Mr. and Mrs. Granger I will be here at 8:30 in the morning to take you to the hearing," Tonks states as they depart with a loud pop.

"Professor, what do you think is going to happen to her?" Diana asks miserable for her daughter's choices.

"I honestly don't know; I would hope she is placed in St Mungo's for psychological evaluation. Even if she's found culpable for her actions she might be able to be retrained in something other then a magical job. I fear they will most likely bind her magic no matter what the outcome. I'm sorry for dropping in like this but I really must head back to the school I will be there tomorrow morning. I am so sorry."

"Thank you Professor."

With that Minerva apparates back to Hogwarts shoulders slumped over what's happening to her young people.

The next morning Hermione is sitting in front of the same judge that tried Ron who states, "Ms Granger given the happenings of the summer I must say I am surprised to see you here; especially under these circumstances."

She responds in an emotionless tone, "I'm sorry to be here like this to your honor."

"Mr. Perryweather, do you have anything to say about this case?"

"Ms Granger admits to doing everything she has been accused of Your Honor; the only thing we ask is that you show some lenience because we know that for the first part of the school year, in fact until just a few weeks ago she was being controlled by two spells and a potion that she had no knowledge about or defense for."

Professor McGonagall wanting the court to hear everything.

"Your Honor if I may say something?"

"Professor this is highly unusual."

"Yes I know your Honor but there is something I must say."

"Alright I will allow you to speak."

"Thank you your honor, as it is true that up until a few weeks ago she was under the spells and Potion. What I must believe, is she didn't inform the Defense that she was given the antidote for the potion the a few days after we were informed about it. Which I will add was brewed by Mr. Potter, she was also offered the chance to learn a more advanced shield spell to protect herself against the spells. She turn down Mr. Potter offer because he wouldn't allow her in his classes."

"Very well I will take all of this into consideration. We will be adjourned until tomorrow morning, this way I can talk to therapist Clayton on my own. I would like his input on what he thinks would be good for her, I would also like to contact Professor's Snape and Lupin so that I can get first hand information from them. Their memories are good and will show what they saw but I would like to hear how they react to it. Professor McGonagall is there any way you can me a meeting with them?"

"If you are willing to come to Hogwarts Your Honor I can arrange it for you. Professor Snape would be here now but both of us are not able to leave the school. Professor Lupin is staying with Mr. Potter and doesn't want to be more then a floo away incase something should happen with him. There is only one Floo attached to his system at this time."

"Very, well I will come to them say 4 pm this afternoon?"

"That will be fine and you can stay for dinner."

"Thank you Professor."

"Court adjourned until 9am tomorrow morning."

A/N: Ok… Ok I know this is a short Chapter. I want to get it out of the way.

I wasn't to happy with the last one, but I won't change anything about it. It had everything I wanted in it. Harry won't come into play until the next chapter this one is strictly Hermione.

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Should she go to prison or should she be treated and then have her magic bound and retrained into the Muggle world your answers will determine the next chapter's so the more reviews the faster is comes out lol thank you one and all for the review's

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