"Good Morning" Sirius called as he walked into the kitchen. James and Remus were at the table talking and Tonks and Lily were cooking.
"Good morning" Lily said to him. James and Remus waived motioning him over to the table. He took a seat and noticed next to him was high chair and Hermione's daughter was paying with a spoon. She looked At Sirius for a moment regarding him quietly, almost as if sizing him up then waved.
"Emma" Tonks said from the stove, "can you say hello to Uncle Sirius?"
Emma cocked her head to the side then waved again and made a funny sound. "That means Hello" Remus told him.
"Where are the kids?" Sirius asked after he pulled his attention away from Emma.
"Harry is at the Weasley's telling them about the engagement, and drunkie is still asleep"Tonks advised.
"Tonks, now that's not nice" Remus admonished, 'not like you have never gotten drunk before. Give her a break"
"I know, I am just joking around" Tonks told him. "I actually feel really bad for her"
No one said anything else about Hermione until breakfast was ready. They were all sitting at the table when Harry and Ginny came in. "Hello" Harry called from the doorway.
"Were eating breakfast son" James responded, "Come on in"
"Hi" Harry greeted everyone. Ginny went straight for the high chair and lfted Emma up, causing the baby to squeal.
'Hi Emma" She said tickling the babies stomach. Harry came over and kissed Emma on the forehead.
"And how is my favorite baby" Harry said taking her from Ginny and putting her back in the high chair, he turned to Tonks, "Is Drunkie awake yet?' he asked causing everyone to laugh.
"I hate you all" hermione snapped coming into the kitchen. Her hand was covering her eyes and she was feeling her way along the wall. She stopped in front of one of the cabinets and reached for the hangover potion. She tipped her back and downed the entire. Nobody spoke as Hermione threw herself into a chair and waited for the potion to take effect. When she opened her eyes and glanced around the room she looked surprised.
"It wasn't a dream," she said. 'You are all actually here"
"Yeah" Harry told her smiling. She jumped to her feet and ran around the table, throwing her arms around Sirius's neck and squealing. Sirius awkwardly patted her back.
"It's good to see you to," He told Hermione. She eased herself off of him and smiled apologetically.
"Sorry, it' just say good to have you here" Hermione told him. She moved away from him and picked her daughter up. "Has she eaten?" she asked Tonks.
'Yes" Tonks replied.
"Thanks, sorry about sleeping late" Hermione told her. "I wont do that again, Emma is my responsibility"
"Don't worry about it" Tonks said shrugging it off, "it's good practice for me"
Hermione smiled and looked at her daughter, "Ok Em, let's go get you ready for daddy"
Hermione grimaced and Harry stiffened. "Is Draco coming here?" Harry asked, Ginny put her hand on his arm and tried to get him to relax.
"No, even better his crazy mother is" hermione mumbled as she climbed the stairs.
"I hate those people" Harry fumed after she was gone.
"Yes, but Draco has the right to see his daughter" Ginny reminded him.
"Who is Emma's father?" James asked.
"Draco Malfoy" Harry said, still seething. James looked confused.
"James remember my cousin Narcissa?" Sirius asked,
James nodded and then looked stricken, "She married Lucius Malfoy right? That's there son Draco? Emma is related to those horrible people?"
Harry nodded and shook his head then he looked at Sirius, "Wait that means Emma is related to you. Like a second cousin right?"
"More like third" Sirius said, "but yeah. I didn't even think of that"
A few moments later there was a knock at the door. Tonks smoothed stood up and sighed, "I think it's best if I answer that"
She was only gone for a moment when Sirius could the obnoxious voice of Narcissa. Apparently Narcissa just pushed her way into the house, not giving Sirius, James and Lily to hide. Her eyes widened at the sight of them. "I thought: she stuttered, 'I thought you were dead."
"Long story Cissy" Sirius smirked at his cousin, "Don't have to go into it now. But rest assure that we are very much alive"
Narcissa stared at him and then placed an obvious fake, "Well" she purred, "How wonderful to have you all back. It must be such a relief for young Harry"
Harry growled in response and stood up quickly, 'I will go and tell Hermione you're here" he said over his shoulder as he left. A moment later Hermione came down the stirs carrying Emma. Harry came behind her with a bag and handed it to Narcissa roughly.
"Have her back tonight by 6:00" Hermione said, "Please?"
"Of course darling"Narcissa replied, "How are you?"
"I am lovely" Hermione said. She handed Emma to Narcissa who smiled proudly at her granddaughter, "She looked more like Draco everyday" she sighed.
"I think she looks like Hermione" Ginny commented. Narcissa glared at her but didn't say anything.
"I will you see later hermione" Narcissa said as she turned around left. Hermione screamed causing everyone to jump and banged her hand against the wall.
"I hate her so much" Hermione said, Sirius was furious to see tears forming in her beautiful brown eyes. Whoa, Sirius said to himself where did that come from. Hermione was pulled into a hug by Harry who whispered into her ear. Slowly she calmed down and turned around.
"I am so sorry" She said to James, Lily and Sirius. "You guys just came back and want enjoy time with your families and friends. Emma and I have a very complicated life and that makes us a burden and I am sorry"
"Hermione, that is ridiculous" Remus admonished her. "You and Emma are a joy to have around. I love both of you very much, we all do"
Hermione smiled, tears building in her eyes again. "Thank you Remus" she told him tearfully, "I love all of you too"
Sirius suddenly felt the urge to hold her and make the tears stop. He had to shake himself out of that. He looked at Hermione carefully for a moment. Did her body look like that when before I was gone? He asked himself. It seemed to Sirius that Hermione Granger had grown in everyway possible and it was making him feel emotions that he shouldn't.
