So first, I'd like to say "Fuck You" to a guest reviewer who said I deserve to be turned into the 'proper authorities' because I plan on protesting the government for a redress of my grievances. I have the right to do so. I write stories about children overthrowing tyrannical governments. If you don't like my political views, then you are in the wrong place. I don't got time for whiny little bitches who don't understand the patriotic duty that is protesting . JS. Aight, now that my rant is over, we can get to the story.

Chapter 12

The next night, everybody not on duty found themselves at the bar, toasting to their lost comrades. The bar's atmosphere was solemn as they sat in silence, wondering about their futures. There was talk of shutting down the sanctuary to protect human life. It was a rumor, but there was usually a merit of truth behind rumors.

Advertisements had been sent out for duelers and trolls. Responses would start flowing in soon.

Hermione was one of the last to arrive to the bar, and as usual, Charlie pulled her into his lap, this time burying his face in her hair. Hermione felt her hair turn a tad wet.

An open newspaper was laid out on the table. Hermione grabbed it and read the article on the attack.

Breaking: Second Attack on Romanian Sanctuary

For the second time in just a matter of days, another attack on the Romanian Dragon Sanctuary has occurred. This time, the poachers came in for the kill, killing five tamers. The death count for the poachers was higher though, with over 20 killed. Most of the death toll was caused by Hermione Granger, member of the Golden Trio.

Miss Granger executed the killing curse with extreme accuracy.

It has been leaked that one of the poachers is former Hogwarts students Pansy Parkinson. It is unclear as to why Miss Parkinson has directly involved herself with criminal affairs. We are waiting on an official statement from the Romanian Aurors.

This will not keep us from speculating that Pansy has fallen on hard times after the war.

We offer our condolences to the families of the fallen and to their friends at the sanctuary.

Hermione placed the newspaper back down on the table and sighed. It was almost too much for her.

She wrapped her arms around Charlie's neck and placed her chin on top of his head, kissing it softly before just resting there.

Everyone continued to sit in silence until Dmitri stood to make a toast.

"To the fallen," he said, raising his glass. Everyone raised their glasses and drained them.

After a few more rounds, they called the night early.

"Come home with me," Charlie said softly, "I need you."

Hermione buried her head in his chest and nodded.

That night, Hermione held Charlie while he cried into her chest. They were curled up on the couch, his head resting on her chest.

"Ya know, Rhea is the one who trained me," he said softly. "She taught me everything I know. She was like my sister. It feels like I lost Ginny."

"I know baby," Hermione cooed, "I know."

They laid there for hours until Charlie cried himself to sleep. Hermione was slightly uncomfortable with the weight of his head, but brushed it off, knowing that it was important to him.

The next morning, things went back to normal as much as they could.

At breakfast Hermione received a letter from the Romanian Aurors.

Miss Granger,

Your presence is requested at the ministry. Miss Pansy Parkinson is refusing to cooperate unless she speaks to you directly. Please let us know when you are able to come. The sooner, the better.

All the best,

Adrian Stoica

Hermione quickly wrote them a letter back saying that she would be in the next day to assist with the investigation.

She sighed, she wasn't looking forward to this at all.

Thank you for reading everybody! Sorry it is so short, I'm setting up for the next scene. I appreciate all the love and support for this story! I'm not sure when I'm going to end it but I'm hoping soon as I've decided that I need to focus on other stories! I'm stuck at work for about another 2 hours so I'll try to churn out another chapter! I would also like to thank the reviewer who said I should quit my day job and become a full time author! I'm thinking about it!

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