A/N: the harry potter characters belong to J.K. Rowling. Now, with that out of the way, let's begin the story... Warning, this is an SS/HG story.. but it's not romance. Quite a twist, hmm?
September 1, 1996 "Didn't you see the duty roster? we have several new professors arriving today, as well as some children of theirs returning." Minerva said with a smile as she waved the roster at Severus. "Alin's coming as Assistant Professor of Transfiguration."
"Hm, quite like her parents, hmm?" Albus said with a laugh as he settled himself in his seat at the Head Table, watching the tables fill up with students. He could feel Severus's eyes on Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger. The two looked so alike in manner, but only a select few knew the truth behind the two children. Albus smiled as he rose from his seat, greeting two young women, one brown-haired, the other auburn-haired, the two women showering him with kisses, as well as Minerva. "It's so nice to see you two again. Come, have a seat." Albus said with a smile as the taller and lighter-haired of the two women took a seat next to Minerva, hugging the woman. "Mum, it's so nice to be home! I missed you so much." "Oh, Alin, it's nice to have you home." Minerva said with a smile as her daughter happily chattered away.
As the Great Hall became full, Albus Dumbledore rose from his seat, his eyes sparkling. He knew this year would be a good year for all, epseically a select few. His eyes fell on Miss Granger, studying the girl's curious expression at the presence of a small boy at the Head Table. "I would like the castle to be aware of Elyot's presence at Hogwarts. His parents are the new professors, so do keep an eye out for the little boy." Albus said with a smile as Elyot burrowed further into his father's chest. The raven-haired young man holding Elyot rolled his eyes at Albus, a sharp scowl marring his handsome features. "The little boy belongs to our new Defense instructor, Severi Malfoy." At that, the young man rose from his seat, Elyot still in his arms. A sharp bow later, Severus was back in his seat, as if nothing happened. Polite applause rang out in the hall, and Albus held up his arms. to continue his speech. "And our new Charms professor, Holly Malfoy." Applause rang out as a petite brunette sprang up from her seat, grinning and waving a warm hello to all Students. Albus smiled affectionately as he helped Alin up from her seat. "And this lovely lady is our Assistant Professor of Transfiguration, Alin Dumbledore. Yes, she's also my baby daughter."
"Not such a baby, Dad." Alin said with a laugh as she sat back down, shooting a loving glance over to Severi. Dumbledore laughed and returned to his usual speech, warning against the Forbidden Forest and informing of Filch's list of offenses. Severi scanned the crowd, looking for his younger sister at the Gryffindor Table. There she was, with Weasley and Potter...Yes, it was nice to be a family again.
Dumbledore nodded as he rose from his seat, Minerva following suit. "Seems like a nice young man." Albus said with a smile as he and Minerva left the Great Hall, Alin and Severi following suit, a sleepy Elyot in Alin's arms. Holly shrugged lightly to herself, turning to watch her daughter finish up her meal, chattering away with her friends. Oh, how she wished she could reach out and take her in a warm hug, give her a large slab of chocolate, and never have her leave again. She had heard about the Death Eater attack on the Grangers' home, and how Hermione was now an orphan. Well, not exactly an orphan, but merely......lacking knowledge of her idenity.
"Isn't it creepy, haivng all these Malfoys around?" Harry muttered, shaking his head. "At least they're not as stuck up as Draco, I think."
"Well, Professor Malfoy, our new DADA professor seems intresting, and the Charms professor as well. It's very intresting that Dumbledore has a daughter. Maybe we could have a word with her, when she's not busy." Hermione said with a smile, watching Alin walk by with Elyot in her arms. "Elyot looks so adorable." Hermione whispered, nudging Ron who rolled his eyes, returning to his meal. He didn't want to be disturbed by any thought of additional Malfoys. Alin hesistated near Hermione, overhearing her comment. Hermione smiled as Alin turned to her, introducing herself, Harry, and Ron. "Why, I've heard so much about you three. Why don't you come down and visit? my husband and I would love to meet you." Alin said with a laugh. "Severi and I could always use some extra babysitters, as well..." Alin trailed off, raising an eyebrow with a small laugh, as Elyot giggled, waving at Hermione. "He's so adorable..I'd be honored to babysit him.." Hermione said with a smile as Elyot laughed, reaching to Hermione eagerly. Severi stood at his wife's heels, a small frown of surprise on his lips. "He's never done that... never. What charms do you have, girl?" Severi growled playfully, arching his eyebrow gracefully as his electric blue eyes glowed on Hermione, his prominent snape-like nose dwarfing his small, thin smile. "Perhaps you should give us lessons-- he clearly favors you over his own father, but.. no one can compete with Grandpa, can they?" Severi said with a small wink at Alin as he swept away in a flurry of black robes, startingly similar to a certain Potions-Master.
A week later, Hermione found herself standing in front of a painting of a lithe young nine year old boy standing barefoot in a creek, lobbing stones. "Password?" the boy asked, smiling at Hermione with a gap-toothed smile. Hermione smiled back, glancing to make sure she was alone. "Elyot." Hermione whispered, and the painting swung open to reveal a lively living room, Elyot toddling to Severi, who was seated in an overlarge chair, reading 'Moste Potente Potions' and drinking some firewhiskey out of a purprle kiddie glass. "Hermione, you're early." Severi replied as he put down his glass and picked up Elyot, who held out his arms to Hermione. "Well, kiddo, don't miss Mum and Papa too much, okay?"
"D'da!" Elyot said with a nod, giggling and holding on to Hermione as Alin swept in, followed by Holly Malfoy. "Gramma! Grandma!" Elyot shouted, waving his arms as Holly malfoy laughed, holding out her arms for Elyot. "Darling boy..." Holly said with a laugh, glancing at Hermione, her eyes going soft. "Oh, Hermione.. it's so nice to see you. I've heard so much about you from Sev." she said with a small laugh, waving at Elyot. "Gramma's going to dinner with Mommy and Daddy, okay? Mind Hermione." At that, the three adults were gone through the portrait hole, leaving Hermione all alone with the precarious black-haired and blue-eyed three year old boy.
Three hours later, Hermione found herself counting the minutes until Alin and Severi were coming back. Elyot had been quite the handful, but she had managed to keep his attention by reading him the same story, which he demanded four more times afterwards. "Story!"
"How about the one about--"
"No! Story!" Elyot demanded, pouting as he jumped up and down, his eyes rapidly going to the portrait hole, which opened and Severi stumbled in, laughing as Alin followed. "Mama! Daddy!" Elyot shrieked, holding his hands up to Alin, who picked him up and crooned to him, taking him into the other room while Severi frowned sharply, reaching in his pocket to shake out several gold Galleons. "here you go, for watching Ely." Severi replied smoothly, smiling. "Alin and my mom really loved that break from Elyot.. he's been driving everyone mad." Severi said with a small barking laugh, warmly pressing the coins into her palm. "I'm hoping you can babysit again next week. My dad usually watches him, but he found a new potion to toy with." Severi said with a sigh, glaincing at Alin, who had come back out in the living room. "Severi, enough! go to bed. Hermione, I'll see you in class, darling." Alin said with a sweet smile, looking just like her mother with a stern glance directed at her slightly drunk husband. "It was nice to meet you two." Hermione said as she opened the portrait door, wondering why Alin, Severi, and Holly Malfoy all struck her as familiar people she had known all her life. They all looked at her and treated her as if she was a member of their family... it did feel good to belong somewhere, instead of part of a trio with Harry and Ron. Glancing down the hall, she quickly made her way to Gryffindor Tower... only to be detained by Professor Snape.
"Miss Granger, what brings you out here in the dead of night, hmm?" A silky voice purred out as Snape broke out from the shadows, hovering above Hermione. Glancing up at Snape, her eyes sparked with slight annoyance. "I was babysitting Elyot for Professors Malfoy, sir." Hermione said contritely. A slgiht flicker of something flurried along Snape's face, but before Hermione could discern what it was, his face had passed into its' usual mask of sneering disdain. "Very well... begone before I take points off of Gryffindor, you silly girl." Snape snapped, scowling as he walked down the corridor, robes flying behind him. Eyes wide, Hermione watched him go and wondered the rest of the night why exactly did Professor snape go light on her that night?.... perhaps, she would find out tomorrow... Hermione smiled to herself, it was nice to have a mission to tackle in the morning, it made her days more purposeful... She just couldn't wait until morning.
September 1, 1996 "Didn't you see the duty roster? we have several new professors arriving today, as well as some children of theirs returning." Minerva said with a smile as she waved the roster at Severus. "Alin's coming as Assistant Professor of Transfiguration."
"Hm, quite like her parents, hmm?" Albus said with a laugh as he settled himself in his seat at the Head Table, watching the tables fill up with students. He could feel Severus's eyes on Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger. The two looked so alike in manner, but only a select few knew the truth behind the two children. Albus smiled as he rose from his seat, greeting two young women, one brown-haired, the other auburn-haired, the two women showering him with kisses, as well as Minerva. "It's so nice to see you two again. Come, have a seat." Albus said with a smile as the taller and lighter-haired of the two women took a seat next to Minerva, hugging the woman. "Mum, it's so nice to be home! I missed you so much." "Oh, Alin, it's nice to have you home." Minerva said with a smile as her daughter happily chattered away.
As the Great Hall became full, Albus Dumbledore rose from his seat, his eyes sparkling. He knew this year would be a good year for all, epseically a select few. His eyes fell on Miss Granger, studying the girl's curious expression at the presence of a small boy at the Head Table. "I would like the castle to be aware of Elyot's presence at Hogwarts. His parents are the new professors, so do keep an eye out for the little boy." Albus said with a smile as Elyot burrowed further into his father's chest. The raven-haired young man holding Elyot rolled his eyes at Albus, a sharp scowl marring his handsome features. "The little boy belongs to our new Defense instructor, Severi Malfoy." At that, the young man rose from his seat, Elyot still in his arms. A sharp bow later, Severus was back in his seat, as if nothing happened. Polite applause rang out in the hall, and Albus held up his arms. to continue his speech. "And our new Charms professor, Holly Malfoy." Applause rang out as a petite brunette sprang up from her seat, grinning and waving a warm hello to all Students. Albus smiled affectionately as he helped Alin up from her seat. "And this lovely lady is our Assistant Professor of Transfiguration, Alin Dumbledore. Yes, she's also my baby daughter."
"Not such a baby, Dad." Alin said with a laugh as she sat back down, shooting a loving glance over to Severi. Dumbledore laughed and returned to his usual speech, warning against the Forbidden Forest and informing of Filch's list of offenses. Severi scanned the crowd, looking for his younger sister at the Gryffindor Table. There she was, with Weasley and Potter...Yes, it was nice to be a family again.
Dumbledore nodded as he rose from his seat, Minerva following suit. "Seems like a nice young man." Albus said with a smile as he and Minerva left the Great Hall, Alin and Severi following suit, a sleepy Elyot in Alin's arms. Holly shrugged lightly to herself, turning to watch her daughter finish up her meal, chattering away with her friends. Oh, how she wished she could reach out and take her in a warm hug, give her a large slab of chocolate, and never have her leave again. She had heard about the Death Eater attack on the Grangers' home, and how Hermione was now an orphan. Well, not exactly an orphan, but merely......lacking knowledge of her idenity.
"Isn't it creepy, haivng all these Malfoys around?" Harry muttered, shaking his head. "At least they're not as stuck up as Draco, I think."
"Well, Professor Malfoy, our new DADA professor seems intresting, and the Charms professor as well. It's very intresting that Dumbledore has a daughter. Maybe we could have a word with her, when she's not busy." Hermione said with a smile, watching Alin walk by with Elyot in her arms. "Elyot looks so adorable." Hermione whispered, nudging Ron who rolled his eyes, returning to his meal. He didn't want to be disturbed by any thought of additional Malfoys. Alin hesistated near Hermione, overhearing her comment. Hermione smiled as Alin turned to her, introducing herself, Harry, and Ron. "Why, I've heard so much about you three. Why don't you come down and visit? my husband and I would love to meet you." Alin said with a laugh. "Severi and I could always use some extra babysitters, as well..." Alin trailed off, raising an eyebrow with a small laugh, as Elyot giggled, waving at Hermione. "He's so adorable..I'd be honored to babysit him.." Hermione said with a smile as Elyot laughed, reaching to Hermione eagerly. Severi stood at his wife's heels, a small frown of surprise on his lips. "He's never done that... never. What charms do you have, girl?" Severi growled playfully, arching his eyebrow gracefully as his electric blue eyes glowed on Hermione, his prominent snape-like nose dwarfing his small, thin smile. "Perhaps you should give us lessons-- he clearly favors you over his own father, but.. no one can compete with Grandpa, can they?" Severi said with a small wink at Alin as he swept away in a flurry of black robes, startingly similar to a certain Potions-Master.
A week later, Hermione found herself standing in front of a painting of a lithe young nine year old boy standing barefoot in a creek, lobbing stones. "Password?" the boy asked, smiling at Hermione with a gap-toothed smile. Hermione smiled back, glancing to make sure she was alone. "Elyot." Hermione whispered, and the painting swung open to reveal a lively living room, Elyot toddling to Severi, who was seated in an overlarge chair, reading 'Moste Potente Potions' and drinking some firewhiskey out of a purprle kiddie glass. "Hermione, you're early." Severi replied as he put down his glass and picked up Elyot, who held out his arms to Hermione. "Well, kiddo, don't miss Mum and Papa too much, okay?"
"D'da!" Elyot said with a nod, giggling and holding on to Hermione as Alin swept in, followed by Holly Malfoy. "Gramma! Grandma!" Elyot shouted, waving his arms as Holly malfoy laughed, holding out her arms for Elyot. "Darling boy..." Holly said with a laugh, glancing at Hermione, her eyes going soft. "Oh, Hermione.. it's so nice to see you. I've heard so much about you from Sev." she said with a small laugh, waving at Elyot. "Gramma's going to dinner with Mommy and Daddy, okay? Mind Hermione." At that, the three adults were gone through the portrait hole, leaving Hermione all alone with the precarious black-haired and blue-eyed three year old boy.
Three hours later, Hermione found herself counting the minutes until Alin and Severi were coming back. Elyot had been quite the handful, but she had managed to keep his attention by reading him the same story, which he demanded four more times afterwards. "Story!"
"How about the one about--"
"No! Story!" Elyot demanded, pouting as he jumped up and down, his eyes rapidly going to the portrait hole, which opened and Severi stumbled in, laughing as Alin followed. "Mama! Daddy!" Elyot shrieked, holding his hands up to Alin, who picked him up and crooned to him, taking him into the other room while Severi frowned sharply, reaching in his pocket to shake out several gold Galleons. "here you go, for watching Ely." Severi replied smoothly, smiling. "Alin and my mom really loved that break from Elyot.. he's been driving everyone mad." Severi said with a small barking laugh, warmly pressing the coins into her palm. "I'm hoping you can babysit again next week. My dad usually watches him, but he found a new potion to toy with." Severi said with a sigh, glaincing at Alin, who had come back out in the living room. "Severi, enough! go to bed. Hermione, I'll see you in class, darling." Alin said with a sweet smile, looking just like her mother with a stern glance directed at her slightly drunk husband. "It was nice to meet you two." Hermione said as she opened the portrait door, wondering why Alin, Severi, and Holly Malfoy all struck her as familiar people she had known all her life. They all looked at her and treated her as if she was a member of their family... it did feel good to belong somewhere, instead of part of a trio with Harry and Ron. Glancing down the hall, she quickly made her way to Gryffindor Tower... only to be detained by Professor Snape.
"Miss Granger, what brings you out here in the dead of night, hmm?" A silky voice purred out as Snape broke out from the shadows, hovering above Hermione. Glancing up at Snape, her eyes sparked with slight annoyance. "I was babysitting Elyot for Professors Malfoy, sir." Hermione said contritely. A slgiht flicker of something flurried along Snape's face, but before Hermione could discern what it was, his face had passed into its' usual mask of sneering disdain. "Very well... begone before I take points off of Gryffindor, you silly girl." Snape snapped, scowling as he walked down the corridor, robes flying behind him. Eyes wide, Hermione watched him go and wondered the rest of the night why exactly did Professor snape go light on her that night?.... perhaps, she would find out tomorrow... Hermione smiled to herself, it was nice to have a mission to tackle in the morning, it made her days more purposeful... She just couldn't wait until morning.