Ignorance Beloved by Melissa Ioannou
All characters belong to J K Rowling
Chapter One
Hermione could tell you exactly where her life went wrong and surprisingly enough it wasn't in the war with Voldemort not exactly.
It all started a few years after Harry killed Voldemort. It started with a box full of the sands of time given to Harry from Kingsley to keep safe not that Hermione knew at the time , no he had kept it from her and Ron quite well. What she did see was eight old Teddy and five year old James each with a hand on the box pulling it in different directions yelling on the top of their voices.
" Give it here " yelled Teddy.
"No its mine "James screeched.
Hermione had just grabbed the box trying to get it off the boys who still had hold of it when she felt a tugging on her navel and then all three were gone .
Hermione knew something wrong the instant they hit the floor. She instinctively grabbed the boys casting Protego the shield charm as hard as she could which was a good thing because a moment later no less then four stunners ricocheted off the shield she looked up and gasped. Albus Dumbledore , Minerva McGonagall and Remus Lupin were firing spells at her , but that was impossible Dumbledore and Remus were both dead. As she held the shield charm she realised where they were in the Great Hall of Hogwarts
How the hell had they gotten here?
The shield charm wasn't going to last them long .
" Teddy take James and go I'll hold them off . "
"But "
"Now Teddy!"She exclaimed face creased with concentration of holding the shield charm as spells kept coming towards them at a faster pace bouncing off the shield
Then something strange happened with a flash of gold the fake Dumbledore sent a Phoenix towards them it went straight through the shield charm but instead of hurting her it nuzzled against her neck chirping softly.
Hermione didn't understand. For once she didn't care all she cared about was that Teddy still hadn't moved frozen to the spot instead of running . Then suddenly the spells coming their way stopped.
Dumbledore had a dumbfounded look on his which turned into narrowed eyes, nobody spoke for a moment .
"Who are you?" asked Dumbledore .
" Who are you and why are you pretending to be Dumbledore " Hermione asked briskly .
"He is Dumbledore " said Minerva said hotly.
Hermione scoffed but didn't say anything her wand pointed to the fake Dumbledore .
"I believe that is Time " said Dumbledore pointing a finger towards the box and the dust coming out of it
" What do you me-" Hermione froze suddenly understanding
" Oh God " the words were out of her mouth before she could stop them
"What year is it?"Hermione gasped
"What do you mean it's 2008 "said James
"I'm afraid not I believe the year is 1993" said Dumbledore .
"Is that bad ?" asked James
" Really bad " said Hermione her eyes on Dumbledore.
" Perhaps if we resume this conversation in my office" said Dumbledore calmly setting Hermione teeth on edge .
Hermione nodded grabbing the boys hands and following him out of the great hall.
They went slowly up the staircases .
" This is Hogwarts isn't it ?"asked Teddy
" Yes" said Hermione shortly
They reached the Headmasters office . They went in and Hermione stood as James and Teddy took a seat .
" Who are you ?" asked Dumbledore
"Its me Hermione Granger and these are my nephews James Weasley and Teddy Weasley " Hermione gave the boys credit they didn't even turn a head at the change of name .
" I see " said Dumbledore
" Is there any way you could prove this ? " asked Dumbledore .
"You gave me a time turner at the beginning of third year for my studies " Hermione answered .
"I will look out for a way to bring you to your correct time. " said Dumbledore however I must insist you stay at Hogwarts until then would you perhaps assist Professor Lupin teaching .
"But the time line said Hermione quickly ,
" That you have already changed and nothing can remedy that".
"But the boys "Hermione protested
" Minerva will keep an eye on them ,they will never be alone . Dumbledore said calmly .
"This is going to suck "groaned James.
" Professor Lupin you don't mean -said Teddy turning white "
Hermione nodded in confirmation . Teddy burst into tears . Without a word Hermione scooped up Teddy and held him close .
"Can we have a moment " She asked ignoring Dumbledore disappointed look.
" Its ok Teddy" .she hushed knowing the portraits were watching there every move .
" What do we now Aunt Hermione " asked James as Teddy wept on her shoulder .
" I don't know . Don't tell anyone about the future , take it one day at a time keep as far away from the Weasleys and tell no one who your father is his life depends on it said Hermione slowly .
James nodded eyes wide with confusion .
" Can I tell him "whispered Teddy. Hermione hesitated heart sinking as she knew he was referring to Remus . " No , not yet anyway " said Hermione as Teddy whimpered .
"I want Gran " said Teddy in a small voice
"She doesn't know you exist yet . " Hermione pointed out holding him close as he sobbed.
"Come on let's find out where we are sleeping " said Hermione calmly as Teddy Suddenly stopped crying and whispered " That means Moms alive doesn't it " Hermione eyes widened she hadn't even considered Tonks . But she nodded her head anyway as they left the office .
They had a room on the first floor near the transfiguration rooms as soon as Albus led them into them and closed the door behind them Hermione let out a sigh of relief. As she showed them there bedroom they would be sharing .
Hermione said " Goodnight you're going to have a big day tomorrow and we will get home I promise . "
"Mum always reads us a story " said James unexpectedly . Hermione hesitated she wasn't good with children.
"I'll tell you a story about two young boys who saved a girl from a troll" Hermione started recounted with a smile .
"Was it big "
"It was huge said Hermione with a smile .
"As big as me '' asked Teddy wide eyed
Hermione laughed as she continued her tale she noticed they were fast asleep.
Leaving Hermione slid herself into her room . Not noticing the cat that had heard every word .
Minerva McGonagall went to straight to Dumbledore
" There s no doubt about it that's Hermione Granger". she told him.
"Interesting" was all she got in reply .