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Chapter 19: Trouble and Play-date

Hermione sighed as she read through her third book for the day. The books she had in her rooms was amazing but she wanted to go see Charlie and study at the library with him. It had been ages since she had seen him; exactly a fortnight but that was a long time for a child; let alone Hermione who was constantly struggling with each day thinking it was going to end and be left back wit her uncle. Or wake up and find out living in this fantasy life was all a dream and she was in fact in a coma in her uncle's basement or better yet; dead and this was her heaven.

Either way, she wanted to spend her day in the library with her friend. She crawled up from the floor behind her mothers desk as she continued to lecture the fourth year students in Transfigurations. She grabbed a small piece of drawing paper her mother always left her to scribble on before wriitng down a small note on where she was going. There was no need to annoy her mother to ask and disturb her class. She quietly changed into her kitten form and began to almost quietly strot out of the room. It took her maybe 10minutes to reach the library after only taking one wrong turn. She was getting pretty accustomed to Hogwarts. She knew where to go, where to avoid and where her parents rooms were.

She sneaked past Madam Pince who was shushing two Ravenclaw students chatting away in the corner of the library. Hermione searched through the books, picking out one she was really interested in. She came to a hault as she caught her eyes on the magical creatures book. She wondered if she was able to turn into a magical creature too. She changed back to her human form before grabbing one of the books and began to sit there reading.

It was until 20 minutes later that Hermione was disturbed by heavy boots. Her body jumped in fear, quickly changing into her kitten form as soon as possible.

"Oh bloody 'ell Bear. Merlin, I almost stepped on yea" Hagrid muttered adjusting the kitten's collar so it wasn't digging into her neck.

Hagrid?

Hermione felt herself being lifted up into the half giants arms and patted.

'Morning Hagrid' Bear chirped towards him before sniffing and licking his cheek. He laughed happily at the cat before placing her on his shoulder.

"Shouldn't be going around on ye own. Bear, I bet your mom's worried sick about yeh" He scratched her neck before picking up the book he needed, which was conveniently left open on the floor. He checked it out before walking towards Minerva's classroom wondering if she was free to take her cat back. As he quickly peaked in through the door he noticed the woman reprimanding a boy, not looking in the best of moods. Hagrid gave a little scuff to his boots before closing the door.

"Ah well, ya mum's busy. How 'bout you come with me and I'll make ye a nice warm bowl of milk and you can play with Fang"

Hermione chirped again happily. She was excited to see Fang again. She never got to see much of him when she was human.


Minerva was flustered and worried and panicked. Where was she?

She wasn't in the library. She said she was in the library. Minerva had been practically racing through the castle in her Animagus form trying to find where her daughter. She felt like pulling her hair as she searched high and low through the castle before informing her husband who informed her that Severus could technically track the girl as she was wearing his collar.

"What do you mean his?"

"I believe Severus placed a tracking charm on it in order to find Bear at the time. It should be were Severus had placed his initials on the collar dear"

Severus had just never bothered to remove it once he had given it to the girl.

After a small interlude with the bat of the dungeons, she made her way to Hagrid's hut to find him outside chopping wood whilst Fang and Bear ran around chasing each other merrily.

"Hermione Eileen Dumbledore-McGonagall"

Uh Oh!

The cat instantly stopped in her tracks, making Fang crash into her. She face planted the muddy ground as her mother placed her hands on her hips and stared at her angrily. Bear whimpered as she picked herself up out of the dirt and stared at her mother. Hagrid was confused as the two engaged. He didn't know she had changed Bears name.

" 'ello Minerva" Hagrid placed his axe down before wiping his head.

"I found Bear in the library. Thought I might take care of 'er until you were free. She's been very well be'aved. No fuss at all really" Hagrid tried to protect the whimpering kitten from the stern witch but the woman glared at the small animal.

"Change back now, young lady"

"Change back?" Hagrid was bewildered as the small kitten changed into a small girl.

"I can't believe it. Bear's a girl. You're having my leg, you are" He sputtered at the woman who grabbed the girls upper arm and dragged her towards Hagrid.

"Hagrid this is Hermione. We only found out that she was in fact a child just under three weeks ago. Albus and I have decided to adopt her" Minerva told him knowing there was no way of lying to Hagrid on the grounds that Minerva had previously come to Hagrid for help with Bear.

"Oh Merlin" Hagrid bent down to the small, now dirtied child as she held her mothers hand.

"Hermione you need to apologies now" Minerva said sternly.

Hermione gulped as she stared at her mother in worry, "I-I..." She didn't know what to say. She just wanted to read a book from the library. She didn't mean to cause this much trouble. God, her mother looked so stressed out and frantic.

"I'm wewwy sorry, Min" She told the woman before turning to Hagrid, "and I'm sowwy for not telling you Hagwid, I wewwry wanted to pway with Fwang"

The dog sulked pitifully at losing his friend.

Hagrid was taken back a bit.

He was surprised the girl was apologising, although he really did need to know that she was a child. After Bear had come down with him, he had fed her a bottle again despite her better health and much shinier fur. He then went to work as the two animals played until Minerva came storming down unhappily.

But Hermione was Fang's friend, "Ah she's adorable Min" Hagrid chuckled staring over at his puppy.

"Never really though' cats and dogs got along til you came along, well Bear really"

Hermione smiled, she chuckled earning a questioning look from Minerva.

"You can understand Fang?" Now that Minerva had thought about it, Hermione did say Fang was one of her friends and Bruce.

Hermione nodded, chuckling as she turned to Hagrid.

"Fwang keeps going on about somewing to do with Wockcakes"

Both adults were stunned, "Rockcakes, 'ermione and that's cause Fang keeps stealing 'em". He informed her earning him another giggle from the girl. He turned to Minerva in time to see her just as surprised look.

"I'm no expert in Transfigurations but I've never even 'eard of witch or wizard being able to talk to other animals unless it's their Animagus" Hagrid stood up with the girl in his arms.

Minerva breathed out; it was definitely a sign of the girls' intellect.

Hermione was very different from most magical children. Especially considering her amazing ability to recall memories in specific detail of her past and her transfiguration abilities.

Although, Hagrid was correct, Hermione was the only person she had met that had the ability to speak to other animals.

Hagrid couldn't help but eye the girl in wonder, "Do ya reckon she can turn into other creatures too, like a drag-"

"I Hagrid if you make even one suggestion of Hermione turning into any other creature other than Bear or Alstroemeria then I will place a dragons tail between your cheeks"

Hagrid stiffened as the woman scowled at him, threateningly before watching her turn and leave with the girl in her arms.

"What type of a name is Alstro-mer-a?" Hagrid rubbed his chin in confusion, better yet what was Alstroemeria.


Minerva sighed as she carried Hermione back to their quarters. Time and time again, she would see Hermione aching to change into her Animagus form, scared of the students and crowds of people that watched them. Truly, how could this really good day have gone bad. Hermione was a good girl, she knew she was. She wondered if Min knew. She cuddled further into her mother's robes avoiding the gazes of strangers. Minerva rubbed her back as her daughter whimpered in her arms as they made it the rest of the way into the rooms.

"We have spoken about this Hermione" Minerva crossed her arms as the girl gulped.

"I just wanted to wead a book from the library"

Minerva shook her head. Despite the protection the school gave students, it was still a dangerous place. Especially because of the large amount of students and small amount of staff. No, Hermione needed to know that this was risking her safety.

"You are still too young to be left on your own without appropriate supervision. I mean what if someone less than suitable took you or you had wondered off into the forest or the third floor" Hermione gulped in fear, she hadn't considered the dangers.

"I'm sworry" She muttered guiltily. Minerva scrunched her face, sighing.

"You are grounded, young lady. Early to bed tonight. No desert" Hermione stared up into the woman's eyes in shock.

What about a warning? Her parents always gave her a warning.

Hermione licked her lips as her mother asked if she understood. She nodded hastily before noticing the stern look her mother gave her. She scratched her shoulder before standing up, tears threatening to spill down her face as she hugged her mothers' leg.

"Oh deary" Minerva cooed her as she bent down. Tears streamed down Hermione's face as she thought of her mothers' disappointment.

"There now, there's no need to be upset" Minerva attempted to soothe the girl but nothing appeared to be working. She knew deep down that Hermione wasn't one for getting into trouble with her previous parents nor her uncle for that matter. Because of her uncle, it likely scared her half to death when she was to get into trouble with Minerva and Albus. She rubbed the girls back trying to stop her crying before pulling the girl back.

"I believe we will call this one a warning for now dear" Minerva told the girl avoiding her sternness as she stared into the girls eyes.

The rest of the day progressed slowly, Minerva allowed the girl to select a book from the family library before asking Poppy to watch the girl for a few hours.

By the time the evening hit, all family members were exhausted as they sat at their private dining table with Severus.

Minerva's lips thinned as her daughter protected her food, frightened that someone would take it away. It hadn't been the first occurrence. No. No it was by now the third and it was only made worse when Hermione was in trouble like she was today.

Hermione's arm was wrapped around her bowl of soup, as she ate closely to her body. It wasn't as if Minerva was going to take it, but the older woman didn't particularly find that it was necessary for Hermione to do so.

"Dear, I am not going to take your food away. Yes, you are in trouble today for running off without my permission, however you have been given a warning that is all"

Hermione flinched at her mother's words before slowly unwrapping her arm around the bowl and placing her spoon down. The sudden conversation between the mother and child haulted Severus and Albus from speaking.

"I said I was sowwry" Hermione grumbled as Minerva pulled a napkin from the table and wiped her small face.

"I know dear and I do forgive you," her mother told her as she placed the napkin on the side before signalling to Hermione to eat a bit more of her food. She had had a long day and needed a good rest tonight. She tossed up whether allowing Hermione to sleep in her own bed tonight or with them. Hermione was a very frantic child and anything at this stage was bound to set her off, especially disobeying rules.

Minerva kissed the girls head as she continued eating, a little less protected. She could tell the girl was trying to stop herself but Minerva knew it was a struggle for the girl. Especially considering the fact that Hermione was practically starved on many occasions.

Night time came fast and Minerva and Albus had the girl tucked in their bed by 7:30pm. Minerva had kept the girl in the middle of the bed, as the three settled in the living room for an evening chat.

"When is she seeing the psychiatrist"

"Next week. I've booked her in with Andromeda Tonks" Minerva stated sitting down with her tea next to Albus and opposite Severus as the two played chess.

"Andromeda, as in Black? I didn't know she is a doctor"

"Qualified in psychiatry two years ago, Severus"

"Perhaps, Hermione should see someone more qualified?" Severus suggested not liking the idea of Andy taking his god-daughter out to be poked and prodded.

"Nonesense, my boy. Andromeda will be a fine choice as a therapist. Besides, she's one that can keep a secret about Hermione not being our biological daughter" Albus winked at Severus like Severus' complaints were humerus. Severus scowled standing up and brushing the biscuit crumbs off his robes before turning to Albus and Minerva's private quarters to check on the girl; still asleep and quietly snoring away. Good.

Severus pardoned himself and retired for the night.

The two parents sighed, before Minerva leaned her head on Albus' arm.

"My mother's coming next Sunday evening for dinner" Minerva grumbled miserably earning a small smile from Albus.

"She wants to meet her granddaughter" Minerva explained passing her husband to the letter she had recieved from her mother this morning.

"I'm sure everything will go splendidly"

"She'll likely want to see Hermione's abilities"

"Well, your abilities do run in the family. It would only be fair that Isobel would want to see her only granddaughters abilities"

Minerva groaned, hoping Hermione would be okay with it. She had still not introduced the girl to the rest of the school staff.. Hermione being herself was still shy of new people other than her parents, Severus (her godfather) and Charlie...and now Hagrid.

"I'll get the elves to make a pot roast for Sunday" Minerva sighed resting her head on her husbands shoulder.


The next day saw Hermione and Minerva in Diagon Alley picking up a books that were more appropriate for the young girl. She had reading mostly 1st year books, theoretical books on potions making, charm and Animagus transformations. Minerva had asked her mother to provide her with her childhood books to give Hermione. She couldn't wait to give them to Hermione for her birthday. It was only two weeks away and Hermione was turning six.

It took a while to drag Hermione from out of the bookshop; she was practically trying to suck the books into her, like a lifeline. Minerva grasped her hand, pulling her out of the shop and into the crowded streets. Hermione tensed as she saw the outside crowded streets and instantly tried to tuck back into the shop. Minerva stopped her, usually Friday morning would be the least busiest time in Diagon Alley. She knew Hermione had social anxiety and tried to stop the girl from turning into a cat and running away. She picked Hermione up and placed her up onto her hip and allowed the girl to tuck her head into her mothers shoulder.

"Ooch dear, it's okay" She felt the girl shivering from fear.

"We'll be home in a minute deary" She ran her finger along the small girls clear pale skin. She had placed a glamour charm on her before they left to try and cover up the girl's abundance of scarring. She had around four cuts on her face that had turned to scars. Minerva had been spending every night with Hermione trying to massage the scar tissue to ensure it didn't turn hypertropic which it was at this stage.

She kissed the girls forehead before hearing her name called out.

A red headed woman was pulling two red haired children along by both her hands. She looked exhausted and very much needing a break.

"Molly?" Minerva was astounded to see the woman. The frantic woman's eyes were instantly dragged to the small girl who was currently scrunching her eyes to try and catch a glimpse a look at the woman whilst still hiding her face. Minerva closed her mouth before adjusting Hermione on her hip.

"Out for a shop?" Molly asked holding the pile of shopping in her arms.

"Needed to pick up a few books for Hermione" She looked down at her daughter.

"Is she?" Molly felt rude for asking but Minerva was a very stern woman and never showed her personal side, even at school. She wasn't a woman that you would pick a fight with. But this little girl on her hip; they didn't look similar but Minerva held her so close that they were likely family.

"This is Hermione, she's mine and Albus' daughter. She's only just returned to England from France a fortnight ago" Minerva explained coaxing Hermione to say hello. Molly smiled at the small girl wanting to cuddle her but was stopped by her two bickering children.

She sighed as she glanced at the small family, Hermione was finally opening her eyes to take a glance at the family.

"Hermione say Bonjour" Minerva coaxed her. Hermione licked her lips, before turning quickly to the redheaded woman.

"B-Bonjour" Hermione tried to smile as she saw the woman staring kindly at her.

"Oh she's adorable, Profes...Minerva" Molly swallowed before leaning forth to stroke Hermione's hair. The girl shuddered from Molly's touched and hugged into her mother more.

"Ooh she's shy" Molly cooed pulling her hand back from the girl as Minerva shifted her on her hip and kissed Hermione's forehead, "it's alright dear".

Hermione nodded, looking up at her mother with her big brown eyes, "Mumma, I-I'm tired".

Minerva stared down at the tired rings under the girls eyes causing Minerva to sigh. Poor girl.

"Aww," Molly cooed wanting to hold the girl. Minerva straightened herself telling the girl that they'd be another hour at most. Hermione agreed before Molly suggested an idea.

"If you ever need me to take care of her Minerva, please let me know. Ginny needs to have a girlfriend. She's completely surrounded by males all the time"

Minerva's eyes lit up; Hermione needed one of those too. Well, she needed to socialised at least a little bit. Her daughter had likely not seen another child her age since she was at school. She wondered if Hermione got along with other children or like herself, tended to stay away from people. The bright young girl seemed overly interested in books to the extent where Minerva felt it was likely Hermione needed some coaxing to get her to play with others.

"I'm sure we could arrange a play-date for the two of them"

"That would be lovely, Minerva. How about next week?"

Minerva's mouth dropped slightly, she didn't think Hermione was ready to see other children, not until she got therapy, but she was interrupted by Hermione who nodded at Molly.

"Oh you're a cutie" Molly pinched Hermione's cheek. Hermione winced, it was something the next door neighbors used to do, "So next week?"

Minerva sighed looking down at Hermione as she looked up into her eyes and smiled. She gulped but nodded.

"I, how about Sunday afternoon next week?" It would give Minerva time to set up for her mother to come round.

Molly agreed before saying a small goodbye. Minerva kissed her daughter's forehead one last time before they took off to the next to the next shop.


If someone had told Severus that he would be sitting across the table having tea with Molly Weasly whilst on a play date he would have laughed in their faces. Oddly enough though, he was unfortunately in the position of playing baby sitter to a bunch of brats...and Hermione.

"Oh and Percy is also very much into his literature. He's been more prone to the vampire and werewolf books as of late. Unfortunately, though it's been causing him to have a few nightmares. He's unfortunately returned back to bedwetting"

Severus snorted trying to stiffle a bout of laughter. He mindfully sipped his tea and nodded to the woman.

"I can imagine that being quite concerning" For the almost 10 year old.

"Yes, Fred and George are giving Percy so much grieve about it" She sighed swivelling her spoon. Severus groaned. In the brief conversation he had had with Molly he found that the leading years of the Weasley generation would cause him the most grief.

"And how's the youngest Weasley?" Severus asked. Molly eyes glinted happily. She had always wanted a daughter and was so very happy to have one in the family. When Minerva had informed her of setting up a little play date she couldn't have been more head over heels. Now her daughter could have a best friend and have actual girl talks. Oh she couldn't wait for the girls slumber parties.

"She's doing very well. She never lets the boys push her around. However she is rather stubborn when it comes to bath times"

"I know the feeling" He replied smoothly. Well, really he had only bathed his niece on one occasion and she appeared rather OCD with her behaviours in a sense. She required both the rubber ducky Minerva had given her and her teddy in order to bathe. Severus, as always had been uncomfortable with having to care for the child. Especially considering his own troubled childhood. However, like him, Hermione had certain ticks that usually wouldn't bother other children. Like for a fact that like himself, Hermione found it difficult to free-play. She was a logical child and unfortunately, she had even greater trouble playing with other children. Like himself.

"Is she difficult to put to bed? Ginny's begs her father each and every night to read her a few chapters of the 'Frog and the Toad' before bed. Ronald's picked up on it as well and has started doing it" She groaned. As much as she loved her children, Arthur and herself weren't getting to bed until 11pm at nighttime and with seven children (thankfully Charlie had left to Hogwarts) she was constantly chasing her tail.

"Hermione's quite infatuated with her books" He didn't want to compare Percy to Hermione considering the fact that Hermione's infatuation with books was more comparable to an obsession than a liking.

"I usually read the potions weekly to her if I have to care for her" He shrugged taking another sip of his tea. His eyes popped open as he heard the cooing of Molly, awing at him. He rolled his eyes. Did everyone consider him the big bad bat of the dungeon now turned softy?

"Uncle Sev-wus!"

His leg was attacked by Hermione grabbing a hold in fear.

"What the-" He turned to see the twins following after her which made her further cower under his stool. His eyes darkened at his niece's reaction. He immediately wanted to strangle the twins by their necks as they giggled.

"What in Merlin's name is going on?" Molly intervened knowing the man opposite her was quite over-protective, as she had heard from her husband.

"We were just playing, mum" George said snickering to his brother. Ginny ran in the room followed by a red faced Ron Weasley.

"They were gonna turn her bear into spiders mummy" Ginny said crossing her arms at her new friends ill-treatment.

"Taddle-tale" Both twins said in unison. Molly shook her head.

Severus' hands balled into fists and Molly gulped.

"That's it you two you're grounded for the rest of the day"

"Aw, but we were just playing"

"No buts. Go to your room"

They stomped off. Severus sighed trying to control his temper and sliding his arm under the chair to grab his niece from under the chair. Instead, all he felt was fur.

"Hermione, come out now" He told her as gently as possible. He jumped slightly as he felt the kitten pounce onto his lap.

The two Weasley children awed at the little kitten in the bat of the dungeons arms.

"Can I hold her? Please mummy" Ginny begged but it was short lived as Hermione transformed back into her human form on Severus lap.

"Will you pwease hold teddy for me, Sev-wus?" Hermione asked pushing teddy in front of his face.

"Yes fine" He nodded swiping it from her and pushing it onto the table.

"Now go play. We're leaving in half an hour"

She nodded and jumped down off his lap before running off into the other room with the two other children.

Molly eyes were wide with shock. She had heard news that Minerva was in fact an Animagus. She had never thought fit to assume it merely ran in the family.

"Has she always been able to do that. I thought Animagus transformation procedures were illegal until of age"

Severus tried to come up with some excuse for the girl's ability.

"Minerva's daughter is a natural Animagus. She never needed to undergo the actual transformation procedures due to her heritage"

"Well I suppose that makes sense. Her parents being two very powerful witches and wizards"

Severus nodded and continued to chat with the woman.

It wasn't until 20 minutes later Hermione walked back into the room. Rubbing her tired eyes. He knew that letting her run around with other children for 2 and a half hours was a bad idea especially with Hermione's diseases from her nutritional deficits.

"Uncle Sev-rus, -I-I'm tired" She informed him remembering there last discussion on her having to inform them whenever she was feeling inadequate that included hungry, tired, thirsty, sad or scared.

He nodded, patting his leg. She was hesitant in front of strangers but crawled up to his lap.

"I'll just finish up with Molly. Will you please say good bye to your little friends" She smiled at him after he said friends and nodded sluggishly running back into the room.

"Aw, she's adorable Severus. You at least have to let me hold her before you head home"

He rolled his eyes but nodded.

"Aww, but only just started playing" they heard Ginny and Ron complaining. No doubt they had an endless supply of energy compared to Hermione. He had assumed that they had asked her to constantly change between her human and animal form several times. So Hermione was probably to the point of near exhaustion when she returned back into the kitchen and leaned her head on Severus' knee to rest her eyes. He stood up, pulling her up with her before walking over to Molly. She couldn't help herself and gently pulled the girl into her arms.

"Oow you are so adorable" The girl rested her head on the woman's shoulder and gently hugged the woman.

"Hermione, what do you say?" Severus prodded her.

"Thank you for (yawn) having me awround"

She hugged the girl tighter, "You are most welcome to Sweetheart and don't forgot to bring Severus with you next time" She kissed her cheek before feeling something strange on the girls body. Actually, now that she thought about it she could feel the low buzzing of a charm on the girl.

She arched her eyebrow up at Severus not able to sate her curiousity.

"Is she wearing a glamour charm?" Molly whispered feeling the girl beginning to fall asleep on her shoulder. Severus tried not to react to the woman's newly acquired information.

"Hermione was very, very ill a few weeks ago and she's still quite weak and pale from her illness" He quickly wrapped the child up in his arms.

She arched her eyebrow unable to cease her nosiness.

"Ooh, I'm so sorry to hear that" Molly cooed wanting to cuddle the girl again but resorted to just running a hand through the sleeping girls hair.

"It's the reason why her grandmother thought it necessary to return her back home to England to be with her parents"

"Oh, the poor girl" Molly eyes were watery.

"She's not-" She couldn't saying the word. Couldn't imagine the possibility of a child coming to the end of their life. Severus took the hint and shook his head.

"No, fortunately she's getting a lot better every day. However, she is still on a cocktail of potions and lots of rest. Poppy's currently her sole healer. She's been doing a very good job considering where she was at previously"

Molly nodded.

"Well she's welcome around any time"

"Thank you, Molly. I'll be off" He said checking on Hermione curled up in his arms before walking over to the floo.


If you guys are wondering Severus called Hermione's tiger form after a type of Lily.