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Chapter 6

Gemini let out a deep sigh as Headmistress McGonagall droned on with how disappointed she was in the three of them. Scorpius waited patiently for a break in her monolog.

"Um…. Professor I technically didn't do anything so why am I here?" He asked politely slightly shrugging his shoulders.

"You are just as much a part of this as Ms. Granger here. Neither one of you attempted to stop the altercation and I know from eyewitness accounts that you, Mr. Zabini, started everything off by mouthing off to an older student," McGonagall stated glaring at the three students in front of her. The three of them glanced at each other and simultaneously shrugged.

"If that's what my housemates are saying I positive that is exactly how everything went down. Did the also say that I was the one who knocked Sam out? You know to save his 'manly' image? Because if so, you might wanna look at Gemini's knuckles for the real story," Alec stated holding McGonagall's judgy stare with one of his very own.

"Thank you so much Alec for your help now could you please shut your mouth so we can all get out of here in one piece?" Gemini growled glaring at him and tightening her aching fist.

"What I'm just pointing out how ridiculous our housemates can be when it comes to stating real events. You should take a picture of that hand so we can always remember this moment. That was one amazing punch. Just one hit and he was out like a light. I wish I had a pensive so I could pull that memory out and replay it over and over. Is slow motion something you can do in memories? -" Alec's train of though was obviously getting off tract and its continued progression was driving the other parties in the room crazy.

"Be quiet Mr. Zabini!" McGonagall finally announced cutting off his latest rant. "Now as you were all involved in this incident you will share the same punishment. You will all have detention with Mr. Flitch for three nights a week and will be spending your Saturdays cleaning out the artifact room for the next month. Ms. Granger as you actually physically assaulted another student – "

"It was really more preventative measures then anything else Professor. I mean would you rather I let him hit me? Would him actually physically assaulting me have made everything better? Would you have preferred I sat there and let other fight my battles? Would you have preferred if I had let Alec or Scorpius have punched Sam after he hit me? Would that make everything better?" Gemini cut in with a scathing tone and fire in her eyes.

McGonagall rubbed her temples praying for patience because if this evening was any indication this year was only going to get harder.

"Of course, not Ms. Granger. If you felt threatened, you should obviously be able to defend yourself – "

"Okay then why are we here? If you would just tell us what the password is, we will be on our way and we can all forget this whole thing ever happened," Gemini cut in again.

"Let me finish Ms. Granger or it will be two months for you," McGonagall threatened sternly. Gemini gave an incensed sigh, rolled her eyes and motioned for her to continue, as she trained her eyes on the celling. "As I was saying seeing as how you actually assaulted a fellow student you will be doing additional hours in the hospital wing assisting Madam Pomphrey with whatever she needs. I hope these punishments will serve as a reminder that I do not tolerate violence in my school and that any –, " McGonagall's words were once again cut off but this time by the sound of someone approaching.

Hermione dashed up the stairs to McGonagall's office two at a time not caring how loud her footsteps were. As she reached the landing she paused to catch her breath before briskly walking towards her daughter.

"Gemini Adriana Granger you had better have a good explanation for why I am here in the Headmistresses office this evening rather than enjoy a nice cup of tea at home reading your letter about your sorting," Hermione scolded as she approached her daughter.

"Would you believe me if I said this is all a big misunderstanding?" Gemini attempted slightly deflated in her indignation at her situation now that her mother was in front of her. Her mother's only response was a very pointed glare. "Would it help if the kid really and I mean seriously deserved it? I mean Mom he was practically begging me to punch him and he was going to punch me if I didn't. You always taught me that sometimes you have to take preventative measures to make sure that you don't get hurt and that's all –, " Hermione cut her off with a way of her hand.

"There is no reason why you should have even been in that position in the first-place young lady. You need to get that mouth of your in check. Merlin your godfather didn't even cause this much trouble on the first day of terms. I hope Professor McGonagall gave you quite the list of detention tasks for your poor behavior," Hermione took a deep breath and let it out in a disappointed sigh that hit Gemini right in the heart. She hated when her mom was disappointed in her but on the other hand it wasn't entirely her fault. Still that was now the past and all she could do now was appease her mother and Headmistress. Goddess how she hated accepting defeat and playing the contrite perfect child.

"I am really sorry mom. I swear I won't cause any more trouble. I'll do all my detentions and be the best student of my year without another lick of trouble. And, as an added bonus, I promise to keep these two dunderheads," She motioned to Alec and Scorpius, "Out of trouble as well. On a side note, Mom these are my friends Scorpius Malfoy and Alec Zabini. Probably the only two housemates I have that actually like me," She added a smile directed at the aforementioned party at the end slightly tilting her chin up at them as if daring them to disagree. Alec who has never been one to back down from a challenge just waggled his eyebrows at her with a sly half smirk gracing his lips.

When Gemini named her new friends Hermione's head whipped towards them quickly taking in their appearances. Her heart stuck in her throat. She had always known that with her daughter being a Slytherin through and through that Draco and Blaise might have children in the same house as her but this? It was almost too much for her to bear.

"Professor did you contact all of their parents?" Hermione asked and then coughed to try and remove the slight tremble in her voice.

"Of course, Ms. Granger the other parents should be arriving shortly," McGonagall stated not even noticing Hermione's face start to become increasingly paler.

"Well as you have already dolled out her punishment, could I please speak with my daughter alone about her abhorrent behavior? If you could just write down the Slytherin password for her I will make sure to drop her off there before I leave. And of course, if you have anything else you need to discuss with me, we can meet for tea this weekend. I just happen to have a very important meeting tomorrow morning to go over the recent addendums to the werewolf law that I've been trying to push through," Hermione had to focus extremely hard on keeping her words light and controlled rather that flustered and rapid but she needed to get her daughter out of this room before he arrived.

"I would like to discuss it with all the parents together and they should be arriving any time now," McGonagall stated with a determined glint to her eyes. Suddenly a letter appeared on the corner of her desk. McGonagall quickly grabbed the letter and skimmed it. "Well it appears that Mr. Malfoy will be delayed by quite a bit as he has some family matters to attend to, but I still feel you should stay until Mr. Zabini arrives. After all he should be here arriving through my office floo any moment," As if he had been conjured by that statement the fireplace flared to life and Blaise stepped out.

Blaise really hadn't changed as much as Hermione had imagined. He was still a very attractive man with his honey-toned complexion being off-set by his sharp almond shaped cerulean eyes and pitch-black hair. He had more rounded features then Draco but there was still something captivating and inviting in his appearance. He still retained his tall athletic build and you could tell just by looking at him that he was a man who prided himself on his good looks. He wore a fitted blue dress shirt that hugged all his muscles and a pair of black slacks with his hair skillfully tousled in that 'just out of bed' kind of look.

When she and Draco had been together Blaise had also become a very close friend. He had understood their need for secrecy and yet was always more than willing to include her in anything he could. Losing Draco had broken her heart but loosing Blaise as well had caused the remaining pieces to shatter and seeing him now was like another sharp stab of pain and longing to the remaining pieces.

Blaise hadn't been lying to Draco when he said that he had been admiring Hermione in the past. Still as he looked at her now, he had to admit maturity agreed with her. Her frizzy hair had finally started to temper. She no longer had any baby fat remaining in her face. Even at 19 when she and Draco had started and ended their relationship, she had still retained a little of her childish features. Now when you looked at her you couldn't see her as anything but a woman. She wore a muggle t-shirt and jeans so obviously she had just popped right over after receiving the letter. If she had taken the time to get ready, he knew she would have been dressed in one of her skirt suits. Her shirt must have been a size too small due to how tight it ran across her chest and the jeans flattered her fit legs. Hell, she maybe his best mates unrequited love but he was still a man, so he was going to admire the view.

McGonagall cleared her throat breaking them both out of their assessment of each other and they both quickly moved their gazes to the ground like two teenagers caught in some illicit behavior. Blaise straightened up and walked over to his son who was trying to conceal the curiosity in his gaze at watching his father interact with Gemini's mother.

"What nonsense did you get yourself mixed up in young man?" Blaise demanded as he towered over his son effectively intimidating him with his presence.

"Uh… well it wasn't really our fault. Sam's the one who started it. I may have escalated things slightly and well Gem finished it. Scorpius honestly shouldn't even be here he was nothing more than an observer. Although if Sam had managed to get a shot off, I don't know if I would still be able to say that." Alec finished and rubbed the back of his neck while staring at his shoes.

"I don't rightly care who started it you should have ended it with cordial words rather than provoking a fight with one of your housemates! Alec you aren't a kid anymore. You're setting an example for Scorpius and Ms. Granger over here. You're the oldest you can't just pick a fight to impress a girl when ever it fancies you!" Blaise exclaimed exacerbated at his son's antics. A bright blush filtered across Alec's features and he tried to sink even further into himself out of embarrassment.

"If I may interrupt you parenting Mr. Zabini, I would like to discuss what will happen if this were to occur again. Now the main reason why I sent for you is because after tonight's events I would be well within my rights to expel these students, well at the very least Ms. Granger and Mr. Zabini, and should an incident like this occur again I will not be so lenient," McGonagall stated clearly with that no nonsense look to her face that Blaise and Hermione knew meant she was deadly serious. "I understand that there will be disagreements between students mind you, but I will not stand for physical violence in my school."

"Does that mean that I wouldn't be in trouble if I had used a wand instead?" Gemini couldn't help but chime in. Hermione leveled her daughter with a glare that caused her to simply drop into her chair and see if she could disappear into it. McGonagall took another deep breath and centered herself.

"I understand that you have a meeting in the morning Ms. Granger so if you would like to take your daughter and have a private conversation with her about her unacceptable behavior, I will write the password for the Slytherin Common rooms down for you."

"That would be wonderful thank you Professor," Hermione replied with a grateful smile. McGonagall nodded and turned her attention to finding some parchment.

While she was preoccupied Blaise slid close to Hermione and whispered just loud enough for her to hear. "We need to talk. Tonight. I will meet you at the Gilded Snake at 10. And in case you think this is optional, if you aren't there I will tell Draco exactly who your daughter's father is." Hermione nodded ever so slightly so Blaise would know she heard him. As soon as McGonagall finished writing the password Hermione practically snatched it out of her hand and dragged Gemini out of the office. Right before they descended the stairs Hermione heard the floo go off again. She glanced back and saw Draco and Astoria stepping out of the flames. That sight crashed into Hermione like a train car to the chest. She wrapped her arms tightly around Gemini's shoulders pulling her daughter securely into her chest, hopefully obscuring her enough.

Draco's gaze immediately went to Hermione like she was a magnet and he caught the briefest glimpse of a girl with slightly sharp features and long white-gold curls before they disappeared down the stairs. He had to stop himself from taking off after her and for once he was grateful for his wife's vice-like grip and dagger like nails. He turned away from the stairwell and focused on his son who looked like he felt two feet tall as he gazed at his feet. This was going to be a long night. Draco let out a deep sigh. Somewhere in the back of his mind Draco was wishing he had gotten a better look at Hermione's daughter because there was something familiar about her. He just couldn't put his finger on what it was.

Authors questions: What will Blaise say to Hermione? Why hasn't he revealed Gemini's parentage to Draco? What's happening with Lucius? Keep checking for chapter updates to find out.