Hi everyone, it's so nice to finally post my first story in this site! Keep in mind that English it's not my first language so if there's a mistake in grammar please be kind when informing me.

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[edited on 09.11.21]

After witness the death of one close friend, Goyle in the room of requirement, Draco realized that the war would never end well for those who stayed at Riddle's side, therefore, he helped the golden trio finish their task, even if Ronald called him death eater at least five times per minute. He would seek his redemption.

You see, Draco wasn't always that bad, no. Once upon a time there was a boy with platinum hair going to his aunt's house behind his father's back, so he could play with his cousin - Nymphadora. Narcissa realized her mistake and got her sister back, even if it was a secret.

Long was that time, now at seventeen Malfoy did everything to protect his mother, even murdering someone. At the ending, Potter was able to defeat the dark lord, but was killed by Lucius Malfoy. Without thinking, Draco pulled the Granger girl and Weasel, apparating away, to his mother safe house —the promise that he would only use it with it was extremely necessary hung on his mind, what was more necessary than this?

❝ I knew he would betray us. I bet that was all his father's plan and now his going to kill us too. ❞ Ronald spatted as he looked where his last best friend was standing, still in the blonde's arms. Hermione was still processing the fact that she just saw Harry's body hit the floor, she didn't even hear the curse. The ginger boy pulled her away from the slytherin, but was too weak to apparate them out this house, wherever it was. His wand was aimed to Malfoy, his eyes never betraying him. He wasn't smart as Hermione, but was a fine strategist and was planning on his mind what could he do.

❝ Ron... Not now, he saved us. He could've killed us right there if he wanted to. Just drop it. ❞ Finally all the events hitting her. Her best friend died, in front of her and she couldn't do anything. The witch just stared at the two purebloods and went down the hallway, looking for some place where she could break down in peace.

A few days had passed and Hermione was a mess. Ron was still being a prat and Draco was trying to reach his mother, unsuccessfully. The only girl in the house pulled her wand and tried to spell a patronus to delivery a message — she wasn't so sure if it was safe to send an owl, and she really needed to find out how was their world.

Unfortunately for her, all her happy memories was with Harry and Hogwarts and now she lost both. Several minutes later she was in the same position, lost in thoughts. Draco had been calling her almost ten minutes now, she finally realized that she was no longer alone. Wiping her tears, she tried to smile, only to fail.

❝Hi, did you found your mother?❞ her voice was soft and low, but as soon as she mentioned the blonde witch, she saw tears marking his cheeks. Oh no.

❝What happened?❞ Hermione was afraid of his answer, but he just handed her a piece of parchment, the seal of the Gringots was clear to her. He was the only Black alive, well outside Andromeda, but she was disowned years ago. But that letter in her hands meant that his mother had died. She, without thinking, put her arms around him, letting the slytherin boy break down. Ron was at the door, seeing the scene with new eyes, maybe Malfoy really wanted to help them and had paid with his mum's life.

For five months the new trio was helping each other to cope. Ron was told by a letter that a few Death Eaters, Lucius Malfoy included, had fled the scene pretty soon after Harry fell, the time had passed painful slowly for everyone. Due to Harry death, Andromeda had appointed Draco to be Teddy's godfather, she herself was becoming very ill and was afraid of passing without finding him someone to take care. The same hour Draco had his aunt flooed to his safe house along with Teddy, Draco and Hermione would take care of them while Ron returned to his home, his family had lost Fred and he wasn't around, that must have killed Molly even more, to be grieving two sons –Harry was an honorary Weasley after all, and the safe house was becoming very overwhelmed for him.

Neither Hermione nor Draco was opposed about it, family was everything after all. Binding him goodbye with promises to write once a week, the duo was back at the family room with Andromeda, she started to speak about the wonders that was hidden in the Black Vaults, something that would allow them both to make everything right. Draco, while septic about it, had to agree that his mother family was very old and had some many secret, maybe they could do it. Whispering to Hermione that he would take a go in his vault, he trusted her to take care off Andy and Teddy. The younger witch gave him a small smile, seeing him take off in the floo network.

❝Andy... What did you mean by saying that Draco and I... that we could make the things right?❞ The young one was fairly aware that a few things that they could make to everything go right –Time travel for one, but then again, all the time-turners was destroyed in the battle of the ministry two years ago. The black haired witch just smile to her, holding her hand.

❝You'd make a great Black, you know? Very much like Sirius and I were... ❞ Her eyes travelled beyond Hermione, as if she was thinking hard about something. ❝Given the chance, would you became family? Keep in mind that... I'm not Dumbledore, by doing and saying this it's not to save my daughter, but many more children... You and Draco have to do this, or everything... Hermione, I'm giving you two the chance to change everything. Don't wasted it. I –I need your word, would you become a Black for this? The device only works for those in our family and I love Draco, but he can't do everything alone.❞

Finally she understood what the elder witch was saying. It wasn't time travel per say, was destroying this timeline altogether and make another one, for better. Thinking about her own parents, safe somewhere in Australia, she nodded. She had already grieved them both and knew that this was much more important. They would be proud about her if she made the right choice to save a thousand lives. ❝What I have to do?❞

Andromeda released the air that she didn't know she was holding. ❝ Blood magic, of course. I, while was disowned, can perform for you. It will not be like an adoption, maybe when you arrive where you have to go, you should... Hum, I think Sirius is the best choice, nobody will suspect a thing. He escaped Azkaban in 1993, right? And was sent there in 1981, before that life was hard, and he was hiding, not like James and Lily were, you can say that you grew up with your mother and didn't want to go by Black, so you wouldn't be ostracized... That could work. ❞ She was rambling frenetic while thinking about every loose end, they couldn't afford to be caught doing this.

Draco finally arrive with a small box of glass and a black book –a grimoire. Hermione looked to Draco and gave him a small smile, this could work. They could save Narcissa, Tonks and Remus... Hell, they could save even Sirius. ❝Do it.❞

They had to wait a few weeks to perform the charm, it had to be over the new moon. Hermione had her long hair in a braid while was wearing a white floor length dress. Draco was smiling to her, not sure what else he could do. Andromeda kissed Teddy forehead and give him to Draco hold. ❝Hermione, to do this I will give you my magic, it will allow you and Draco to travel to the most important time. After you arrive in the new time, you must find Sirius and convince him to make the blood adoption, otherwise you could lose your magic or die, I'm not sure, that spell... Our family had never used, so you really need to do as I said, understood?❞ The small witch nodded, not trusting her voice.

Andy started the fire and put some herbs and flowers in a bow, if she would make Hermione a Black, she would do it right. A few petals from a red rose, so she would have the softer and red lips. White petals for her skin to be as clear as the moon, black roses petals for her hair. With an adage, she cut her own hand, letting her blood fall in the flowers and herbs and did the same with Hermione's hand. ❝Sanguis per sanguinem, hoc ad eam magicae pythonissam est a Nigrum meam. So mote it be.❞

At first nothing happen, so the kids thought that Andromeda was crazy. But before they could say anything Hermione collapsed on the floor, screaming for her life. She was feeling like her blood was boiling inside her. Everything was on fire and she could see that Andromeda was like her, on the floor. For what felt like hours, suddenly stopped. It had work and both Andromeda and Draco could see the chances in the Gryffindor witch. Her hair was darker, long gone was her brown eyes. No, they were grey, like almost every Black had it before. Like Sirius.

❝Now remember what I said. Find Sirius as soon as you can, this is crucial. You two don't have much time, use the device. Don't think about anything. Nor anyone, magic will guide you both to the right time. Please be safe and may you both archive what you are seeking❞. She whispered, weak after losing her magic. Before Hermione could say anything, Draco had pulled her closed and smashed the box with their hands, after that, everything went black.

She was afraid to open her eyes, after all, she could have died. But as she heard a soft breath, Hermione moved her head, looking into Draco's soft face. He was younger, maybe a few years, but she couldn't put it together to figure it out what was the year. ❝Draco, wake up. We make it.❞ She said, an ocean of feelings filling her as she talked. Hope, the best of them all. She gained hope again. Seeing his eyes opening, she stood up, realizing that they were in the middle of Hogsmeade and was night time.

She could see flyers with Sirius face all over the places, so maybe they were in their third years. Thinking about that they should go somewhere safe to talk, she started to look around, until she saw the Shrinking Shack, it would do. She picked up his hand and started to walk as fast as she could to the house, knowing that nobody would be there. After a few minutes walking and an 'Alohomora', they made into the house.

❝I think that we're in 1994. It makes sense, Andromeda was freaking out about me finding Sirius, saying that was crucial and everything. By the weather, mid January or early February.❞ Hermione realized that they were sent to that place in particularly because Sirius was closed to the castle, maybe even in this house, seeing that he sent the broom to Harry on Christmas. Put her index finger on her lips, she made a signal to the blonde boy follow her, they would find the first piece of the problem in the house.

So this is it! Let me know if you liked, it would mean a lot for me. As I said first, english it's not my maternal language, so i'm pretty sure that I have made a few mistakes, please let me know about it. Until next time! :)

Question: Who do you want Hermione with?

When I first starter this book I planned to be a Dramione one, but that was over a year ago and now I have a few new ships that I like. I just have to say: it won't be a Romione story, sorry to disappointed.

Lots of love,
Gica.