Author's Notes
Sorry this took so long I had some things that I needed to take care before I could continue. The next chapter will be up shortly.
BuckNC – I take it you are getting into this mystery about what happened.
bettar-dayz – Well thank you very much, that was a bit of a reaction.
Dreamer22 – How could you even explain something like that to someone?
Dish – I am blushing
Arwentheelf – Gettting anxious for the ending I suppose. I hope you are satisfied with what is coming
Amy-Chris – Thanks for reading anyways. Question, what would you have for a descprition
CarrieWeasley – I can't wait until you find out the truth about Eric
Drmsweetcandy – I am glad you found that letter interesting
SabrinaKicks, Moon light blossomz
Chapter 11 Looking for answers
Ron and Hermione did not speak at first. Ron was still trying to figure out what he was going to say. He could have cursed that git for talking to her like that. He didn't because he knew that it would frighten Hermione to see some of the more advanced spells he had in mind.
"You two are back early." Molly said interrupting the silence. She had been cooking lunch in the kitchen.
The twins had come to the Burrow for their lunch break, Ron figured. They sometimes did that during the week.
Ron took a seat at the table. "We ran into that git from the Quibber." Ron said. "You know the one that Ginny cursed before Harry had the chance."
"I thought that prat was still somewhere in the Sahara." Fred said surprised.
"He obviously found his way back." George commented back. "I guess we should blind him before we send him again."
"If anyone one's going to take care of him it's going to be me." Ron flatly stated.
"Going to make a call on Looney Lovegood?" Fred asked.
"Funny," Ron said. "What would you like for lunch Hermione dear." Ron accidentally let the dear slip. He used to call her that, especially when he was forced to grovel after an argument.
Sara just stared at Ron for a moment. He called her dear. Did he mean anything by it?
"What ever you have will be alright." Sara answered.
"I made a shepard's pie and custard tart for dessert." Molly said. "Your parents are outside right now with Eric, why don't you call them in?"
Sara nodded and went outside. She saw her parents in the garden with Eric. Her mother was sitting on one of the chairs, looking very comfortable. Meanwhile her father was playing a game with Eric. Eric was laughing and charging at his grandfather. In return his grandfather had picked him up and was holding him up swinging him around.
"Lunch is ready." Sara said to them.
"Awe Mum we were playing." Her father said. "Tell her we were playing Eric." He said to Eric.
"Paying." Eric shouted.
"I want you both washed up." Sara said. She did not realize how much she was already becoming more of a parent.
"I'll take the little one." Sara said. "You're a mess. Having been having fun with your grandparents?"
Eric shook his head up and down.
"Hermione," Mr. Granger said leaning down. "You've done a good job. You should be proud."
"Thanks," Hermione said walking in with the baby.
When Hermione had come in Ron had taken Eric to clean him up. "You're a mess." Ron said. "But I bet you were having fun." Ron then placed Eric in his high chair and took the seat next to him. "How do I do this?" He asked Hermione.
Sara had to admire the effort that Ron had made with Eric. She showed how to cut his food and make sure he did not eat too fast. Which was a habit of his at times.
While eating, everyone had asked questions to Hermione. What she thought about Diagon Alley. Did she feel like a witch. Whether she was getting her memory back or not.
Sara said that she enjoyed it and described some of the things that took her by surprise. Like the smell of the apothecary, and the owl emporium. How weird it was traveling by floo powder.
Ron had casually mentioned about meeting Colin and Lavender.
Fred laughed about it. "I suppose we should give him credit for living so long."
"If he didn't get killed during his sixth year I would say that he could survive anything." George commented.
Sara was about to ask again about what seemed to be becoming a forbidden subject, but she was interrupted.
There was a loud pop from the fireplace. Someone had just come threw it.
"Hagrid." Ron said getting up. "It's been a while."
Sara stared at Hagrid. We was a giant, there wasn't another word for it. He had dark bushy brown hair and a dark beetle eyes. But there was something gently she saw. He was walking with a cane that for an ordinary man would be a staff.
"Hermione, I knew you would come back to us." He said hugging her with his free arm.
"Thank-you," Hermione said politely slightly blushing. "It's nice to meet you."
"Minerva told me about your memory." Hagrid said. "I'm really sorry."
"Why don't you join us for lunch?" Molly said. "I made far too much."
"Thank-you Molly I will, but I would also like to see the little fellow."
"He's right here." Ron said picking Eric up. "My baby boy. Would you like to hold him?"
Sara watched wide eyed as Ron passed her son to the giant. But she watched as Eric willingly entered Hagrid's arms. She relaxed when she saw he truly was a gentle giant.
"Hello there little one. You look so much like your daddy."
Eric laughed and grabbed on to Hagrid's beard he then gave it a hard yank.
"Eric no!" Sara screeched.
"It's alright. Harry did the same thing when he was a baby." Hagrid said. "I've taken care of creatures far worse than a baby."
"No argument there." Fred said.
Hagrid gently passed Eric back to Ron who put the baby back into the high chair.
"How is Hogwarts?" Molly asked after Hagrid had sat down.
"Fine like always. All the professors were celebrating when Professor McGonagal announced you had been found. Professor Snape even smiled.
"Is that even possible?" George asked.
"You should have taken a picture of that. You would have made a fortune." Fred continued.
"Can't you two ever behave?" Molly asked.
"Of course not. You should know that by now."
Everyone was laughing at this. "All the things you two have done." Molly said. "I will always have fond memories of those cartwheel fireworks."
"You knew."
"Thanks to Professor Flitwick. He took some photos for me. I couldn't say anything at the time, but I did admire it. Professor Flitwick told me that you had to have listened to master those spells."
The twins both laughed at this.
"How are Professor Flitwick and Professor McGonagal doing with their jobs?" Ron asked.
"Professor McGonagal knows she can never replace Professor Dumbledore, but she is trying to do things how he would have liked." Hagrid answered. "Professor Flitwick is the same as ever. He enjoys being the deputy headmaster."
They enjoyed the lunch together. Sara still felt that they were holding back. She was very anxious to learn the truth about her past. She had all heard them refer to Hogwarts fondly, but sometimes sadly. She knew that was where she had attended school. She also noted how they referred to the Professors, has friends as well has teachers.
After eating Sara and her parents insisted upon helping Molly put away the dishes. Hagrid was holding Eric and singing an odd song that she had never heard before. Eric did not seem to mind at all. He went into the sitting room with the twins and Ron.
While sitting with Hagrid and Eric Ron heard the familiar pop. Harry and Ginny had apparated over.
"Sorry to barge in." Harry said. "I wanted to see you and Hermione, Ron. How are you Hagrid?"
"Alright," Hagrid answered. "How about you?"
"Can't complain." Harry said.
"How's Eric?" Ginny asked.
"Playful little one." Hagrid answered. "Defiant Weasley."
Harry then sat down next to Ron and spoke quietly to him. "Did you get a chance to talk with Hermione yet. About our past."
"I tried," Ron answered. "I couldn't do it. She's figured out that something happened. She just doesn't know how big it was. I know that she has a right to know, but I don't want to scare her."
Sara continued to put away some of the dishes in the kitchen. Underneath a table cloth she saw a corner of what looked like a newspaper called the Daily Prophet.
Curious Sara looked at one of the cover stories. "Hermione Granger Found." She quickly read the paragraphs underneath
"Hermione Granger, recipient of the order of Merlin, first class who disappeared two years ago was found yesterday afternoon. Sources say she was found by a chance coincidence with a member of the Weasley family.
No statement has been issued by the family or the Ministry of Magic. Her disappearance has already been believed to be linked to He-Who-Must-Not-Be- Named supporters who were not captured."
Sara quickly put the tablecloth back over the newspaper.
Molly thanked Hermione and her parents for their help and then guided them into the living room to sit down.
They walked in to see Harry and Ginny sitting with Ron.
"When did you two get here?" Molly asked.
"Just a moment ago." Ginny answered. "We had to see Hermione and Ron."
"Did you find something?" Molly asked.
"I received some information a moment ago from Professor McGonagal." Harry said. "You know that quill that writes down everyone's name, who's accepted at Hogwarts? A new name appeared on the list yesterday. Eric Granger- Weasley."
"Did you hear that?" Ron said jumping up. "My son's going to Hogwarts. He went over to Eric and gave him a hug.
"Our nephews going to Hogwarts. Our nephew's going to Hogwarts." The twins were chanting together.
Ron then went to his mother and gave her a quick hug. Ron then went back to Hermione and gave her a hug and a kiss. "Our son's a wizard. He's going to Hogwarts!".
Sara hugged Ron when he came up to her. He was so excited. He then kissed her. She couldn't believe it Ron was kissing her, not a quick touch and go, but a full hold. He was so passionate with the small act. She loved every moment of it.
Ron pulled back. He could not believe what he just did. When he learned about Hermione's memory he decided it best not to fully approach her. He did not want to threaten her in any way. He already hurt their relationship two years ago. He did not want to repeat the same mistake.
"Wait a second," Ron said right after pulling away from Hermione. "Those names are supposed to appear at the moment of birth." He remembered reading that in Hogwarts, a History. A few days after Hermione disappeared he picked up her copy of the book and read it to be closer to her.
"Exactly." Harry said. "I figured that the name appeared right when Penny found you. I sent a message to Professor McGonagal to see if she can tell me when the name appeared. See if it matches with the time you were found."
Harry then turned his attention to Hermione. "I need to know what happened when Penny found you. Everything."
Hermione took a breath. "I wasn't supposed to be in to work that day. That's why I had Eric. There was no one I trusted to watch him. I was keeping him with me while I returned books to their shelves. Eric wondered away, something he usually doesn't do. He went right to Penny. That was when she saw me and recognized me."
"How far away were you from Penny when Eric wondered away?" Harry asked.
"Not far a few feet."
"But at a few feet she should have seen you." Ron said.
"I don't understand what could have happened." Molly said sinking into her seat. "This makes no sense."
"She probably only saw me when she got close to me." Sara reasoned. "She hadn't seen me in two years, so she might not have recognized me."
"Your appearance has not changed that much." Mr. Granger said.
"She was there in that library following one of the leads he had that before turned out to be a dead end." Harry said. "She was looking for you, so her mind would have been on you."
"Both of you were close. I suppose it was from you both being head girls at Hogwarts." Mrs. Granger added.
"This is strange." Hagrid said getting up. "I'll be heading back to Hogwarts and I will see with Professor McGonagal and send you a message. Good day to you all." Hagrid placed Eric on the floor and headed towards the fireplace.
Eric had begun to follow Hagrid, but was stopped by Fred. "Not so fast, little nephew. You know I see some real Beater potential in him."
"Forget it. Keeper."
"There is always a chance for Seeker." Harry added.
"Aren't you forgetting that he could be made a Chaser." Ginny took an immediate defense.
Sara did not know what their conversation meant.
"Quidditch." Ron answered seeing Hermione's expression. "It's our sport. We were all on the team. And I am sorry to say but Eric will be too. It's in his blood. Just like his hair."
Sara smiled at this. Then she remembered the article that she read in the Daily Prophet.
"Ron you told me that you were going to tell me about my past." Sara said.
Ron sighed. "Yes I did, by working on your memory. That was why I got all these books today. I picked up a copy of Standard Book of Spells, Grade One, hoping it would help jog your memory."
"I started in some of the books that Dumbledore left me in his will." Harry said. "I think that there might be a way to help."
Sorry this took so long I had some things that I needed to take care before I could continue. The next chapter will be up shortly.
BuckNC – I take it you are getting into this mystery about what happened.
bettar-dayz – Well thank you very much, that was a bit of a reaction.
Dreamer22 – How could you even explain something like that to someone?
Dish – I am blushing
Arwentheelf – Gettting anxious for the ending I suppose. I hope you are satisfied with what is coming
Amy-Chris – Thanks for reading anyways. Question, what would you have for a descprition
CarrieWeasley – I can't wait until you find out the truth about Eric
Drmsweetcandy – I am glad you found that letter interesting
SabrinaKicks, Moon light blossomz
Chapter 11 Looking for answers
Ron and Hermione did not speak at first. Ron was still trying to figure out what he was going to say. He could have cursed that git for talking to her like that. He didn't because he knew that it would frighten Hermione to see some of the more advanced spells he had in mind.
"You two are back early." Molly said interrupting the silence. She had been cooking lunch in the kitchen.
The twins had come to the Burrow for their lunch break, Ron figured. They sometimes did that during the week.
Ron took a seat at the table. "We ran into that git from the Quibber." Ron said. "You know the one that Ginny cursed before Harry had the chance."
"I thought that prat was still somewhere in the Sahara." Fred said surprised.
"He obviously found his way back." George commented back. "I guess we should blind him before we send him again."
"If anyone one's going to take care of him it's going to be me." Ron flatly stated.
"Going to make a call on Looney Lovegood?" Fred asked.
"Funny," Ron said. "What would you like for lunch Hermione dear." Ron accidentally let the dear slip. He used to call her that, especially when he was forced to grovel after an argument.
Sara just stared at Ron for a moment. He called her dear. Did he mean anything by it?
"What ever you have will be alright." Sara answered.
"I made a shepard's pie and custard tart for dessert." Molly said. "Your parents are outside right now with Eric, why don't you call them in?"
Sara nodded and went outside. She saw her parents in the garden with Eric. Her mother was sitting on one of the chairs, looking very comfortable. Meanwhile her father was playing a game with Eric. Eric was laughing and charging at his grandfather. In return his grandfather had picked him up and was holding him up swinging him around.
"Lunch is ready." Sara said to them.
"Awe Mum we were playing." Her father said. "Tell her we were playing Eric." He said to Eric.
"Paying." Eric shouted.
"I want you both washed up." Sara said. She did not realize how much she was already becoming more of a parent.
"I'll take the little one." Sara said. "You're a mess. Having been having fun with your grandparents?"
Eric shook his head up and down.
"Hermione," Mr. Granger said leaning down. "You've done a good job. You should be proud."
"Thanks," Hermione said walking in with the baby.
When Hermione had come in Ron had taken Eric to clean him up. "You're a mess." Ron said. "But I bet you were having fun." Ron then placed Eric in his high chair and took the seat next to him. "How do I do this?" He asked Hermione.
Sara had to admire the effort that Ron had made with Eric. She showed how to cut his food and make sure he did not eat too fast. Which was a habit of his at times.
While eating, everyone had asked questions to Hermione. What she thought about Diagon Alley. Did she feel like a witch. Whether she was getting her memory back or not.
Sara said that she enjoyed it and described some of the things that took her by surprise. Like the smell of the apothecary, and the owl emporium. How weird it was traveling by floo powder.
Ron had casually mentioned about meeting Colin and Lavender.
Fred laughed about it. "I suppose we should give him credit for living so long."
"If he didn't get killed during his sixth year I would say that he could survive anything." George commented.
Sara was about to ask again about what seemed to be becoming a forbidden subject, but she was interrupted.
There was a loud pop from the fireplace. Someone had just come threw it.
"Hagrid." Ron said getting up. "It's been a while."
Sara stared at Hagrid. We was a giant, there wasn't another word for it. He had dark bushy brown hair and a dark beetle eyes. But there was something gently she saw. He was walking with a cane that for an ordinary man would be a staff.
"Hermione, I knew you would come back to us." He said hugging her with his free arm.
"Thank-you," Hermione said politely slightly blushing. "It's nice to meet you."
"Minerva told me about your memory." Hagrid said. "I'm really sorry."
"Why don't you join us for lunch?" Molly said. "I made far too much."
"Thank-you Molly I will, but I would also like to see the little fellow."
"He's right here." Ron said picking Eric up. "My baby boy. Would you like to hold him?"
Sara watched wide eyed as Ron passed her son to the giant. But she watched as Eric willingly entered Hagrid's arms. She relaxed when she saw he truly was a gentle giant.
"Hello there little one. You look so much like your daddy."
Eric laughed and grabbed on to Hagrid's beard he then gave it a hard yank.
"Eric no!" Sara screeched.
"It's alright. Harry did the same thing when he was a baby." Hagrid said. "I've taken care of creatures far worse than a baby."
"No argument there." Fred said.
Hagrid gently passed Eric back to Ron who put the baby back into the high chair.
"How is Hogwarts?" Molly asked after Hagrid had sat down.
"Fine like always. All the professors were celebrating when Professor McGonagal announced you had been found. Professor Snape even smiled.
"Is that even possible?" George asked.
"You should have taken a picture of that. You would have made a fortune." Fred continued.
"Can't you two ever behave?" Molly asked.
"Of course not. You should know that by now."
Everyone was laughing at this. "All the things you two have done." Molly said. "I will always have fond memories of those cartwheel fireworks."
"You knew."
"Thanks to Professor Flitwick. He took some photos for me. I couldn't say anything at the time, but I did admire it. Professor Flitwick told me that you had to have listened to master those spells."
The twins both laughed at this.
"How are Professor Flitwick and Professor McGonagal doing with their jobs?" Ron asked.
"Professor McGonagal knows she can never replace Professor Dumbledore, but she is trying to do things how he would have liked." Hagrid answered. "Professor Flitwick is the same as ever. He enjoys being the deputy headmaster."
They enjoyed the lunch together. Sara still felt that they were holding back. She was very anxious to learn the truth about her past. She had all heard them refer to Hogwarts fondly, but sometimes sadly. She knew that was where she had attended school. She also noted how they referred to the Professors, has friends as well has teachers.
After eating Sara and her parents insisted upon helping Molly put away the dishes. Hagrid was holding Eric and singing an odd song that she had never heard before. Eric did not seem to mind at all. He went into the sitting room with the twins and Ron.
While sitting with Hagrid and Eric Ron heard the familiar pop. Harry and Ginny had apparated over.
"Sorry to barge in." Harry said. "I wanted to see you and Hermione, Ron. How are you Hagrid?"
"Alright," Hagrid answered. "How about you?"
"Can't complain." Harry said.
"How's Eric?" Ginny asked.
"Playful little one." Hagrid answered. "Defiant Weasley."
Harry then sat down next to Ron and spoke quietly to him. "Did you get a chance to talk with Hermione yet. About our past."
"I tried," Ron answered. "I couldn't do it. She's figured out that something happened. She just doesn't know how big it was. I know that she has a right to know, but I don't want to scare her."
Sara continued to put away some of the dishes in the kitchen. Underneath a table cloth she saw a corner of what looked like a newspaper called the Daily Prophet.
Curious Sara looked at one of the cover stories. "Hermione Granger Found." She quickly read the paragraphs underneath
"Hermione Granger, recipient of the order of Merlin, first class who disappeared two years ago was found yesterday afternoon. Sources say she was found by a chance coincidence with a member of the Weasley family.
No statement has been issued by the family or the Ministry of Magic. Her disappearance has already been believed to be linked to He-Who-Must-Not-Be- Named supporters who were not captured."
Sara quickly put the tablecloth back over the newspaper.
Molly thanked Hermione and her parents for their help and then guided them into the living room to sit down.
They walked in to see Harry and Ginny sitting with Ron.
"When did you two get here?" Molly asked.
"Just a moment ago." Ginny answered. "We had to see Hermione and Ron."
"Did you find something?" Molly asked.
"I received some information a moment ago from Professor McGonagal." Harry said. "You know that quill that writes down everyone's name, who's accepted at Hogwarts? A new name appeared on the list yesterday. Eric Granger- Weasley."
"Did you hear that?" Ron said jumping up. "My son's going to Hogwarts. He went over to Eric and gave him a hug.
"Our nephews going to Hogwarts. Our nephew's going to Hogwarts." The twins were chanting together.
Ron then went to his mother and gave her a quick hug. Ron then went back to Hermione and gave her a hug and a kiss. "Our son's a wizard. He's going to Hogwarts!".
Sara hugged Ron when he came up to her. He was so excited. He then kissed her. She couldn't believe it Ron was kissing her, not a quick touch and go, but a full hold. He was so passionate with the small act. She loved every moment of it.
Ron pulled back. He could not believe what he just did. When he learned about Hermione's memory he decided it best not to fully approach her. He did not want to threaten her in any way. He already hurt their relationship two years ago. He did not want to repeat the same mistake.
"Wait a second," Ron said right after pulling away from Hermione. "Those names are supposed to appear at the moment of birth." He remembered reading that in Hogwarts, a History. A few days after Hermione disappeared he picked up her copy of the book and read it to be closer to her.
"Exactly." Harry said. "I figured that the name appeared right when Penny found you. I sent a message to Professor McGonagal to see if she can tell me when the name appeared. See if it matches with the time you were found."
Harry then turned his attention to Hermione. "I need to know what happened when Penny found you. Everything."
Hermione took a breath. "I wasn't supposed to be in to work that day. That's why I had Eric. There was no one I trusted to watch him. I was keeping him with me while I returned books to their shelves. Eric wondered away, something he usually doesn't do. He went right to Penny. That was when she saw me and recognized me."
"How far away were you from Penny when Eric wondered away?" Harry asked.
"Not far a few feet."
"But at a few feet she should have seen you." Ron said.
"I don't understand what could have happened." Molly said sinking into her seat. "This makes no sense."
"She probably only saw me when she got close to me." Sara reasoned. "She hadn't seen me in two years, so she might not have recognized me."
"Your appearance has not changed that much." Mr. Granger said.
"She was there in that library following one of the leads he had that before turned out to be a dead end." Harry said. "She was looking for you, so her mind would have been on you."
"Both of you were close. I suppose it was from you both being head girls at Hogwarts." Mrs. Granger added.
"This is strange." Hagrid said getting up. "I'll be heading back to Hogwarts and I will see with Professor McGonagal and send you a message. Good day to you all." Hagrid placed Eric on the floor and headed towards the fireplace.
Eric had begun to follow Hagrid, but was stopped by Fred. "Not so fast, little nephew. You know I see some real Beater potential in him."
"Forget it. Keeper."
"There is always a chance for Seeker." Harry added.
"Aren't you forgetting that he could be made a Chaser." Ginny took an immediate defense.
Sara did not know what their conversation meant.
"Quidditch." Ron answered seeing Hermione's expression. "It's our sport. We were all on the team. And I am sorry to say but Eric will be too. It's in his blood. Just like his hair."
Sara smiled at this. Then she remembered the article that she read in the Daily Prophet.
"Ron you told me that you were going to tell me about my past." Sara said.
Ron sighed. "Yes I did, by working on your memory. That was why I got all these books today. I picked up a copy of Standard Book of Spells, Grade One, hoping it would help jog your memory."
"I started in some of the books that Dumbledore left me in his will." Harry said. "I think that there might be a way to help."