AN: I'm sorry for the long hiatus but these last few months have been an emotional rollercoaster I lost several people who were important to me and had to take the time to grieve I hope you enjoy the next installment into the ladies of our host and Hogwarts entourage. Happy reading!!!
Kingsley arrived back at his office in the ministry to find his secretary nearly panicking. She stammered out that he had a visitor who needed to see him. She let him know that the visitor had been waiting for some time for his return. He was curious to know who this person was so he entered his office to find a familiar face smiling knowingly at him.
" Hello minister, how are you doing today? I was taking a stroll through London earlier and saw a strange sight. One that I haven't seen in months. Now, I would like to know why Harry is back and what you were doing at your meeting in Grimmauld place with him. Also, you apparated somewhere but it was too far for me to trace very well but the nargles told me it was in an eastern direction. So what is going on Kingsley?" She asked with a serene smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. Kingsley looked uncomfortable but knew if she saw anything she would be the one to put the pieces together. He wanted to be careful with his next words with her brilliance and intellect was second only to that of Hermione's.
" I was just in the neighborhood taking a stroll. I needed to clear my head. I was unaware of Harry being nearby. Last I heard he went on vacation to America to get away from his memories of the war. I saw Grimmauld and wanted to revisit the old headquarters," Kingsley stated hoping she would buy the flimsy lie while she was a trusted individual he didn't want anyone to know where Harry was in case those with evil intentions were watching too closely. He needed to get her to go and soon. So he sat down at his desk to peruse through the papers that needed his attention the following week.
"Of course, Kingsley. I hope you have a good day and don't forget to rid yourself of untruths, you know how wrackspurts like to congregate around the heads of liars muddling their stories," she then gracefully rose from her chair and glided out of the room. Her statement threw Kingsley for a loop. He placed the papers he was looking at back down and looked out the window, now he needed a distraction from the troubling suspicion that he wasn't sneaky enough when he went to meet Harry earlier. Kingsley would need to send him a message quickly. He summoned his lynx patronus and sent a message in code. The moon beam has seen us today. She questioned me about your whereabouts. The story I gave was not believed. What do you want to do?
He hoped that would get to him soon since there was much to do until a reply would be known. He sat back down at his desk to look over his paperwork and schedule for the week. There were still a couple Death eaters on the run thankfully they were being tracked through Europe. Nowhere near the quartet in Japan. They were safe and happy which helped to settle his mind after they disappeared several months ago.
Back in Japan Hermione and Haruhi-chan were taking a stroll near Haruhi-chan's home. Hermione was still a bit in shock from meeting Haruhi-chan's dad. It was an experience she was not going to forget for a long time.
Hermione walked slowly down the alley with Haruhi-chan near her home. Today she would be meeting Haruhi-chan's father. Hermione was forewarned about how eccentric he could be. Hermione was sure it wasn't that bad since in her mind she thought, I'm from a magical world full of strange things, she was still unprepared for that meeting. As soon as she walked into the door she was accosted by a beautiful woman who had her in a death grip hug.Haruhi-chan had to pry her out of the tight embrace."Hermione, this is my dad. Dad, this is my girlfriend Hermione," Haruhi-chan said politely. Seconds later Hermione was in another choke hold." So this is the girl who has stolen my daughter's heart. I hope you know I'll be watching closely to make sure you don't hurt my little girl," he had Hermione red-faced and embarrassed at the allegations. Haruhi-chan was shaking her head at the overprotective nature of her father." Dad, please let go of my girlfriend. She can't seem to breathe well," Haruhi-chan said slowly.He finally released Hermione and grabbed Haruhi-chan into a standing hug." I'm just looking out for my little girl," he said in a sickly sweet voice. Haruhi-chan just rolled her eyes and wiggled out of her dad's strong grip. She was used to her dad and his overbearing love but she allowed it because he was a little bit happier at those times.Hermione was a step back watching the scene and wishing she could hug her mom and dad at that moment. She had not seen them in a couple of years since the war was at its peak and she sent them away for their safety. She knew where they were, however, the charm she used to hide the memories of her was a bit too strong. The men Kingsley sent to find her parents were unable to recover the memories she hid so meticulously. She sighed and once Haruhi-chan was free of her father Hermione pulled her into a hug of her own. They gave their goodbyes shortly after for a quiet afternoon stroll.