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CHAPTER TWELVE
MONDAY
Harry and Hermione arrived to the ministry early. Stepping out of the floo, they headed straight for the elevators.
Even at this early hour people were already here. Going about their business.
"Will you be meeting Kingsley alone?" Hermione Asked just as they got on the elevator. "Malfoy will also be there." Harry ran a hand through his dark hair.
They were feeling a bit anxious. They hoped that he would have a plan of action. Hermione dusted off her black robes and straightened her navy blue pencil skirt. "You ok?" Harry asked noticing her action. "I'm fine."
The lift finally stops on level two where the ministers office was. They stepped out and nodded to each other before they went their separate ways.
Hermione headed to her own office. Just a corridor down from the ministers. She walked in and hung up her purse and coat by the door and sat down behind her medium sized desk. She shook her head slightly to ease the anxiety she was feeling.
She grabbed some files from a filing cabinet behind her to start on reading over some of the ministers projects and up coming meetings.
It felt like she had been waiting for an hour and not a word from Harry yet she started to get impatient. She looked at the time and couldn't believe it was only half past nine. She couldn't concentrate on her work anymore. She wanted to know what happened at the meeting.
She was scared. It was like the beginning of the war again. Not knowing what was going to happen next. If Bellatrix really had a kid, would they be able to find her? Could they prevent her from starting another war?
What frustrated her the most is that they didn't know what their enemy was capable of. They knew perfectly well who voldermort was and his intentions. They knew how sadistic his followers can be.
They had nothing on this new enemy. They were going in with hardly anything to go on. The last war took its toll on her, the nightmares, the constant anxiety and the depression. Yet she is getting through it thanks to her friends and family. She didn't think she could go through that again.
A white lynx suddenly flew in front of her. Kingsley's patronus started speaking in his deep voice. "Ms. Granger, please come to my office."
Hermione got up quickly and made her way out of her office to Kingsley.
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They were sitting in Kingsleys office. The minister cleared his throat as Hermione came in and took a seat.
"Harry has told me of this unique situation that happened upon you all." He looked to all three of them before starting again.
"I believe we should do more digging before we do anything. Once we know more we can start from there."
Everyone nodded. "I questioned my mother on wether she knows anything of a child from my aunt." Draco looking serious and is sitting ram rod straight.
"She said that before Bellatrix was married, she had a child out of wedlock. Only my mother and grandmother knew about it."
Hermione couldn't help the gasp that came out at his words. Her hand moved towards her scar, her eyes wide. Harry shifted in his seat suddenly uncomfortable.
Draco purposefully ignored their reactions and continued,"The child was said to have been adopted by one of the pureblood families."
"Which family?" Kingsley asked, his forehead wrinkling.
"We don't know. Bellatrix told my mother about the child and what she was to do with it. Never gave her any specific details." Draco answered.
"Would the family be aware of whose child they have?" Kingsley wondered but already knew the answer as Malfoy shrugged.
"Why did she give her up?" Hermione questioned.
"Having a child out of wedlock is seen as disgraceful to not only your family's reputation but also to the person who you were to be betrothed to." Draco answer cooly not looking at her.
Hermione stayed silent. How barbaric she thought. Giving up an innocent child because they would tarnish their reputations.
"Look into all the pureblood families, specifically their daughters. The archives are accessible to all of you. I expect great discretion while you work." Kingsley spoke, he would not have another threat to their world. They were just starting to rebuild. He would not let anyone get in the way of healing the Wizarding world.
Hermione nodded. She couldn't wait to do what she does best. Research. Though the topic of the research may not be pleasant at least she knows this is the best way she can help.
"I was planning on informing my friends as their future kids are also involved. I trust them, they know how to keep a secret." Draco said firmly.
"As great as that is. I will not have any unnecessary people know about this. Have them under an unbreakable vow or wizards oath before you inform them. Including your mother." Kingsley stood up from his seat. "That goes for you too." Looking at Harry and Hermione knowing that a lot of people would be affected.
"Let's have a meeting with all parties as soon as we get more information that we can discuss. Until then I suggest starting on your tasks and talking to the kids again. See if they know anything more."
"Understood sir." Harry stood up to take Kingsleys hand in a shake. Malfoy in turn shook the minsters hand and gave a curt nod.
"Thank you kingsley." Hermione held Harrys arm and headed out of the office. Malfoy already halfway down the corridor.
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