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Thank you Corazon for beta reading!

Warning: As I said before, this is AU. For those not interested in reading the AU part stop where I mark it. For those interested still they're about 30 more chapters to go of this story.

Hidden Truths

Chapter 11

The weekend passed easily for everyone and it was Monday morning. Most everyone was in the Great Hall at breakfast. When it was time for the post, the air looked to be in chaos with all the owls. Many letters were given to Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Dumbledore Vector, Malfoy, Crabbe and many others.

Hermione read her letter while letting the owl eat some of her bacon.

Dear Hermione,

We are pleased you are doing well and enjoy being Head Girl. We thought you might enjoy staying there over the Christmas vacation. We will miss you, but we can spend more time over the summer holidays before you go to the University. Have you picked one out yet? We can't wait to know.

Love
Mum and Dad


While Hermione was pleased with the turn of events something was off for her. Hermione turned her attention back to the guys, "Looks like I'm staying here for Christmas after all."

"Great, it will be like old times. Mum and dad are going to Romania to see Charlie," Ron exclaimed.

Up at the Head Table, Dumbledore read his own letter and was puzzled and curious by it, but he knew it must be important so he informed McGonagall of his plans. "Minerva, I have a meeting to attend tonight. I do not know how long I shall be."

"Is everything all right Albus?" Concern could be heard from the Deputy Headmistress.

"Yes."

McGonagall nodded and continued with her breakfast.

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In Potions class Severus just demonstrated a new potion they would be making. The potion turned an inanimate object into a living creature. It was a transfiguration potion. The potion lasted minutes or hours depending on how many times you stirred clockwise or counter-clockwise respectively. "Any questions?" Severus silky voice drawled.

Hermione feeling a bit devilish that morning raised her hand into the air.

"Why am I not surprised, Ms. Granger. What is you want this time?" Severus sneered.

"Professor Snape I was just wondering if we could see an encore performance," Hermione asked innocently with a smile.

Remembering the same words she used relating to their love life, Severus was instantly aroused and hard. Grateful for his robes he folded his arms and covering his impressive bulge. "Ms. Granger, I do not know what you think this class is, but let me remind you it is not a circus. Twenty points from Gryffindor."

Hermione forced the grin off her lips and muttered, "Sorry Professor."

The Gryffindors scowled at Severus for the points lost and the Slytherins just smirked.

At the end of class Hermione packed her things slower than the rest of the students. Harry and Ron had divination so they left after saying bye. Once the class was cleared Hermione put her book bag on her chair and walked up to the front of class. Severus locked the door and placed a silencing charm as usual when they could steal a few minutes together like this. He didn't have another class for thirty minutes and she had twenty minutes. "Hermione that was a dangerous game this morning."

Kissing him on the lips briefly before answering, "I know, but your reaction was worth it."

"So you noticed that did you?" Severus pulled her into his arms.

"I don't see how the females in class could miss it. It was quite a show Severus."

Now Severus hadn't blushed in years, but Hermione made him do just that. "If you're not careful you may find yourself with detention tonight Ms Granger."

"Would this detention require me to get down and dirty?" Hermione didn't know what came over her, but she couldn't resist flirting with him.

Severus groaned, "You, Angel are dangerous."

"Yes, I know and this Christmas holiday you will see just how dangerous." Hermione started to kiss his jaw line down to his neck.

"Staying then are you? I believe I can look forward to it." Severus enjoyed her kissing for a few more minutes, "Careful love, I don't need evidence of a sex-crazed witch kissing my neck."

This was rewarded with a tender bite on said neck. Severus chuckled and brought her lips to his.

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Stop reading now if not interested in the AU (Alternate Universe - meaning different rules apply to characters than what JK Rowling as described in the book) story. Just think that Voldie gets killed and Hermione and Severus live happily ever after... sorry best I can do for that.
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Dumbledore knocked on the door at 7 o'clock that night. He waited a few seconds before the door opened.

"Professor Dumbledore," a man greeted gesturing the wizard to enter.

"Mr. Granger, it's a pleasure to meet you. Call me Albus please." Dumbledore offered his hand.

"The same could be said here. Please call me Reed and this is my wife Candace Granger," Reed Granger introduced the woman who joined the two men.

"Professor Dumbledore, thank you for coming."

"Of course, Albus please."

"Let's sit down shall we," Reed offered.

With introductions over, tea was offered and served before the reason for the meeting was brought up.

"You both asked me here for a reason. I take it, it is quite important from the indication of your letter," Dumbledore started.

Reed looked at his wife, "You should start honey."

Candace nodded. "Albus, tonight you will learn the truth about Hermione, myself and Reed. We both have kept secrets from her and you for Hermione's protection."

"Will this be good news or bad?"

"Depends on how you look at it, but to start you should know that Hermione is not muggleborn, she is only raised as one. Reed is a wizard and I am a witch. We both were trained at home so we did not attend Hogwarts."

"Why the charade as Muggles?" Dumbledore asked with curiousness.

"Several reasons," Candace answered.

Candace and Reed Granger explained both their histories and the reasons behind Muggle life. Dumbledore sat in silence most of the hour listening, rarely asking for clarification.

"Hermione's 18th magical birthday is when it will take place. And with the use of her time-turner in third year, her birthday is around Christmas. We do not know the exact time."

"Is she coming home for break?" Dumbledore asked.

"No, we told her to stay. We felt it would be safer. We know we are asking a lot, but it is going to be very dangerous and worse for her than anyone in my family line," Candace explained.

"It was a wise move. We can certainly control the danger better there than the Muggle world. There are several guest suites hidden around the castle. I know of one that would be best for this."

"Thank you Albus. We cannot tell you how much we appreciate this." Reed said.

"No trouble at all. Hermione is one of the smartest and powerful witches I have seen in my years."

The Grangers smiled at this compliment about their daughter. They both were extremely proud of her and to receive such praise from one of the most powerful wizards was amazing.

"I need to get back. I'll see you in a few weeks. I'll send an owl where to meet and such," Dumbledore said.

"Until later." Reed offered his hand.

Dumbledore said his goodbyes and left.

"Do you think Hermione will be mad at us for keeping this from her?" Candace asked in concern.

"I don't think so, she should understand."

Candace nodded murmuring, "I hope so."



To Be Continued...
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