She is glad the evening is almost over and she noticed her husband is feeling extra protective with the baby now with them too and a part of their lives, it wasn't just them anymore plus they weren't used to being together surrounded by loads of other people.
Viktor kissed the side of his wife's head as he heard her thoughts, and thanked whoever created magic as he charmed his knife and fork to cut his food for him, so he could keep his arm around the most precious person to him, as he listened to Vanz and Hermione talk, with Draco and a boy named Zabini, and ate with one hand. She also realised it was the first time she has heard her husband speak English that isn't translated for him to copy, like when he copied what Kingsley asked him to say when they got married and found his accent and pronunciation of words rather cute.
How are you feeling love? He asked his wife telepathically, regarding their baby and herself at the same time he responded to a question Vanz asked.
Everything is okay. Nothing has started yet with the pregnancy symptoms... I think they start four weeks after the missed period which I should have had by now. So we are definitely having a baby. So I'm guessing it'll be around Halloween I start having symptoms possibly. Every pregnancy is different though, so I am not one hundred percent sure. I'm glad we felt the change because it's been less of a shock, and glad you here with me, and not in Norway. I also don't want to give birth here or come back after having our baby, hubby. I don't particularly want to be here now to tell you the honest truth.
I know love I don't want you to be uncomfortable or be somewhere you don't want to be either, and we will work some things out and discuss our baby closer to the due date. Have the Slytherin girls, Potter and the Weasleys been any nicer? I see some bits and pieces but not everything throughout the day.
No, not really to Harry and Ronald, and they still treat me as if I'm Hermione Granger a muggle-born witch. I don't interact with them, and they don't interact with me. It's more peaceful this way, to be honest. I stick with Draco and his friends something they don't particularly like either. Sometimes Ginny talks to me on rare occasions like she did today. Although I think things will change after our little chat earlier, as you all arrived.
Yes, you did the right thing letting her come to you love. I did hear most of that conversation. I might see if I can persuade Karkaroff to let you stay on the ship with me. I don't want you or our baby stressed. I know it took you a lot of confidence to do this today, and I'm proud of you, for allowing me to do this in front of everyone that is outside of our little safety/comfort bubble thing.
It did, but I'm glad we did and I feel surprisingly lighter now we don't have to hide whilst you are here, or outside of our home. I know you do to hubby. I wonder how long it will take for word to get out who your wife is to the Prophets now we've done this.
Viktor felt himself scowl at the thought of the Daily Prophet or news outlet in general.
We will deal with that when it happens because it will.
Desert had come and gone since they'd been conversing with each other and those around them. She is surprised at how easy it is, to slip into a comfortable conversation between themselves but converse with others outside at the same time.
"Draco, we are going to wait and see Karkaroff and our father if you want to stay with us?" She said to her brother. The hall had started to fade into little groups and they didn't fail to notice some little groups of giggling girls eyeing Viktor up, and it took her a lot of effort to ignore them. Her husband kissed the side of her head, and her hand rested on his thigh.
"Sure, it'll be interesting to see how those two interact our fathers hates Karkaroff with a passion and so does Snape," Draco explained.
"Vhy?" Her husband asked confused.
"Something about the first war between dark and lights when Lord Voldemort was in full power. Karkaroff pissed them all off apparently, from what I can gather. I'm surprised he's still standing to tell you the honest truth." Surprise filled their bond from her husband. Viktor spoke to her in Bulgarian asking her to translate.
"I know my headmaster is or was a dark wizard but we did not know how deep the darkness goes. We've seen the dark mark, he likes to use it as a weapon sometimes." Hermione repeated to Draco in English who looked at her in surprise, his jaw dropped.
"You speak Bulgarian?" She nodded.
"The moment I met Viktor at the World Cup I used a language charm and then when he marked me, I can speak it fluently now, without any problems. I speak Bulgarian more than English when it's just the two of us or Viktor's parents as well." She explained then added. "Viktor can speak good English but is broken in longer sentences and struggles to pronounce the bigger words. He can understand everything I am saying though it is all part of our bond." She whispered the last part so only Draco can hear her speak.
"The Weasels and Potter haven't stopped looking over, and Weasley's face resembled a darker shade of red than his hair when you two were snogging earlier." Hermione felt herself blush and Draco smirked.
"Vhat can I say? I missed my vife!" Viktor chuckled. Vanz and Draco's friends had disappeared with the rest of their housemates and Viktor rose pulling Hermione up, and Draco followed, they'd just moved to pass the end of the table when Viktor moved so quickly she hadn't realised what was happening until it happened.
"Von't to my vife Veasley." He shouted angrily moving her behind him, and Draco got in front of them, pointing his wand at the redhead.
"I've warned you, Weasel and Potter, to stay away from my sister." Lucius had seen the entire thing unfold and was grudgingly impressed at how quickly the lad moved, his daughter looked a bit shocked, and as he neared her pulled her into his side, lifting his wand cane up and pressing the silver snakes head of his wand holder onto his son's shoulder firmly, yanking him back, next to the lad who looked back at him. Their eyes locked and Lucius raised a single eyebrow passing his cane to his daughter he held his hand out after the lad didn't back down. Viktor accepted and he squeezed his hand a little tighter.
"Don't let me down." He threatened his tone full of warning, he didn't even blink.
"Vou know I vont." The lad said confidently. Lucius squeezed his hand a little tighter, then let go and turned to face to two dumb Gryffindorks, which is what they used to call them in their day. Snape had a hold of them both, by their upper arms.
"You Weasleys never could keep your noses out of other people's business, or your hands to yourselves can you?" He said coldly, his eyes narrowing at Potter.
"So he is the reason why you ditched my family over the summer to go and fuck him? You whore!" Viktor growled as he felt the hurt from his wife at his words.
"My vife haff only been vith me, I vould know! So that does not make her a vhore Veasley." He snarled in anger at the end, his V's for W's are so cute though. His hands in tight fists at his sides, he really wanted to punch the redhead so badly. Hermione sent him calm and love through their bond, and his fists relaxed enough to allow her to slip her hand into his, and he relaxed a little more. Stepping forwards and feeling Viktor's just about controlled anger, her own hurt and own anger had flared up a little bit, so she took this opportunity to let rip.
"After everything I have done for the pair of you, I would have thought our friendship was strong enough to dissolve petty situations like these, Ronald and Harry." Harry opened his mouth to argue but the glare she sent him had him closing his mouth pretty quickly.
"Yes, you have done wrong Harry, before you start. You never stop him or stand up to him when he's been a dick in the past towards me or yourself. You remain silent and then moan when he's not around, yet you let him walk all over you! And your attitude has shocked me the most since I became my true self. Neither of you know of what I've done this past summer, because only Professor McGonagall, Dumbledore and my husband knew when I told him. I asked Professor McGonagall for her help and she kindly accepted to help me. This was before I came to your home Ronald! With the help of Professor McGonagall, I erased who I thought was my parent's memories of me, to protect them from the brewing war, and any memories of the wizarding world, due to my ties to you Harry, and yes I did go with Viktor at the World Cup, and it was the best decision I ever made, as it also showed me both of your true colours. You are quick to turn the tables on people without even giving them a chance to speak. I wish you both the best but I want nothing to do with either of you from this point forward's."
"So you are ditching us for them?" Hermione stomped her foot, she couldn't help it.
"You did that yourself without even trying, you ditched me without giving me a chance... again after everything I've done for you two and everything we've been through... so don't you fucking dare Harry James Potter." She fumed.
"I think that will do, the three of you. Mr Weasley, I suggest you think twice about the words you chose to use next..."
"How can IT even be married? It's not even of age." Ron fumes unable to stop from word vomiting.
"IT has a name Weasley, and one you didn't have a problem saying a few months ago when my daughter was Hermione Grange. Just because she is now her true self and my daughter, does not make her any different to how she was before. Your family has always been judgmental, and quick-tempered. It is why your disgraced from pure-blood society with your family's muggle-loving hypocrisy and the way you treat us pure-bloods, then Arthur and Molly wonder why nobody likes them. The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree it seems." Her father said coldly.
"None of this would have been allowed to happen at Durmstrang, Dumbledore!" Karkaroff sneered, "These fools are nothing but lambs in the lion's den! Get your cattle together, it's embarrassing. I'm assuming you want your wife on my ship, Viktor?"
Viktor nodded and went to speak but Dumbledore interrupted him before he could say anything.
"ANYWAY as for Mrs Krum marrying, I can explain that! It's because of her use of a time-turner to fit all the extra lessons in, that she wanted to learn which was approved by the board of governors and myself. Mrs Krum's age is also registered with the Ministry of Magic. I think that with tonight's behaviour... fifty points each will be taken from Gryffindor and two weeks detention with Filch using no magic. You will also be handing your wands into Professor McGonagall at the end of dinner before you begin your detentions." Dumbledore said sternly.
"WHAT?" Both Harry and Ron said, with their jaws dropped. "There is no room for bullying at Hogwarts Mr's Weasley and Potter. I a-" he's cut off by Karkaroff.
"I believe you were saying, Viktor?"
"Ves I vant my vife vith me." Karkaroff looked at Lucius.
"Whatever makes my daughter more comfortable and happy, is good enough for me." They turned to look at her.
"I want to be with my husband, things are a bit sour in Slytherin house still, I don't particularly want to be here to be completely honest with you." She confessed.
"The Hermione Granger we knew would have never said that about her education," Harry said, shocked.
"I'm not Hermione Granger, Harry. I'm Hermione Malfoy-Krum. The quicker you and others realise that the easier things will become. I'm tired of shit since I became myself and the sorting hat re-housed me. I feel happier and safer with my husband, no offence Draco."
"None taken, I know it hasn't been easy on our side either."
"What has happened before?" Severus asked.
"The girls of our house haven't been particularly welcoming or friendly to Hermione," Draco said simply.
"I had noticed a divide, but couldn't figure out why." Their godfather said as he frowned.
"I think that'll do for the evening... it's getting late and you two have a long day tomorrow," Dumbledore said, placing his hands on Harry and Ron's shoulders.
"We will leave you to sort yourselves out, I apologise for the way things have turned out this first day."
Hope you all have a good weekend :) Happy Halloween weekend too. Also the number of times I've had to re-write this chapter, lol! I'm finally happy with the conversation flow between them all including the confrontations. I took my other story down because my mind did a blank on where to move next. So I decided to focus on this one and delete the other one. I haven't decided if I'm going to put that one back up when this is completed or not yet. I rather like the idea of writing a time-travel fic next :) not sure on who to pair Hermione with though :) figuring that one out.