Okay two uploads in two days to make up for the long gap, I will be typing chapter 5 in the next few days . Hopefully uploading won't take so long now. Same disclaimer applies the brilliant JKRowling owns HP not me alas

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Chapter 4

A small cottage stood near-by which Harry hoped that his source was correct and that Hermione his absent best friend lived there. God, he hoped she was, he wasn't sure how much disappointment Remus could take. Harry had made the decision not to tell him about the last couple of tip offs as Remus appear increasingly ill. Instead, he made a variety of excuses, in which he enlisted his fiancé Ginny's help.

Having learnt the truth as to why Mione had left he needed to voice off to someone. Not Ron he would hit the roof if he knew, therefore Ginny was the obvious choice.

Harry approached the door and knocked, as he did, he heard a baby crying, all the hope he had fell like a lead balloon to the pit of his stomach 'a baby? This can't be her cottage'. Harry turned to leave but stopped dead at the sound of a familiar voice

"Can I help you?"

Harry whipped his head around to face the voice "Hermione".

Recognizing Harry, Hermione turned a ghastly shade of white she fainted and was then caught by Harry.

Harry looked down at his best friend in his arms, tears tracked down his face with ferocity with relief. He was brought back to reality at the sound of a distressed infant from within the cottage reached his ears. Harry lifted Hermione up and carried her into her living room, he placed her on the sofa.

"Well Hermione when you wake up, I do believe we are going to be having an interesting chat!"

Harry left the room in search of the mystery infant to see if he could offer some comfort until its mother awoke.

Hermione awoke to a stiff neck and a feeling that she was not in her own bed, was she even in her own house? The only way to find out was to open her eyes. The Living room that's where she was. SHIT! it hit her like a ton of brick, Harry had been here, where was Reeny?

Hermione jumped up and ran to her daughter's room to come face to face with her sleeping daughter. Relief washed over her knowing he hadn't taken her to Remus. CRAP! he could have told him while she was asleep. She began to panic. Thinking about her next move, she failed to notice her spectacular friend enter the room.

Harry sat and watched over Hermione all night once the little girl had settled down. At about half past eight in the morning he decides to cook some breakfast for him and Mione. Whilst cooking he heard frantic footsteps run upstairs. Realising Hermione was awake he followed her upstairs into the baby's room.

"Morning Mione"

Hermione jumped "H..Harry please don't take her!"

Harry was horrified "Mione why would I take her? I think however you can explain that statement later after breakfast, when we have a nice long chat"

Hermione smiled, burst into tears and enveloped Harry into a hug "Oh Harry, I've missed you so much"

Harry looked down at his friend "Hey Mione, dry those tears and answer me on question before we eat"

"What" Hermione snuffled

Gesturing to the sleeping baby "What's her name?"

"Serenity Lily Granger-Lupin"

"Ah that chat we are going to have is going to be interesting indeed, but first my stomach thinks my throats been cut let's eat".

Hermione giggled smiling as she had realised that Harry was not mad at her and was happy to be led off to breakfast

Following a quiet breakfast the order stared at abused door to the cellar, awaiting Remus's arrival. Each member hoping to gain answers to their questions. The door to the cellar creaked open slightly at first then all the way to reveal a battered and bruised Remus. He glanced around the room and stepped slowly into the room

"I believe from my appearance that I may have caused some trouble last night".

"SOME TROUBLE" Molly Screeched "YOU DIDN'T TAKE YOUR POTION AND YOU TRIED TO BREAK OUT!

Remus looked at Molly slightly taken back "Molly I did take my potion before going to the cellar"

"REALLY?"

"Yes, I would never endanger you by not. I don't know why I was so out of control last night".

At this point Albus Dumbledore walked into the kitchen "I believe I have a theory to your question which I will answer in private, Remus will you please join me in the library".

Hermione and Harry ate breakfast whilst Harry brought Hermione up to speed on the developments in the Wizarding world, including his engagement to Ginny and Ron dating Luna Lovegood. They both enjoyed themselves and avoided the topics of Remus and Serenity. As they talked Serenity made her presence known. Hermione gave Harry and apologetic smile and rose from the table to collect her daughter. Hermione retuned with Serenity on her hip and began to make up some ready break and a bottle for Serenity.

"Hermione would you like some help? I could hold her if you like".

"Are you sure?"

"Yes"

"Okay Reeny, let's give you to your Uncle Harry"

Harry gave her a goofy smile

"What's funny Harry?"

"I just realised I am an uncle"

"You and Ginny are more than that"

"P…Pardon!"

"If you don't mind that is"

"Don't mind what?"

"You're her Godparents"

"Hermione I am honoured, and Ginny will be thrilled"

"I am glad, you'll make a great godfather"

"I'll Spoil her rotten" he smiled down at the little girl on his knee.

"Well, you can start if you want by giving her, her breakfast"

"Okay" said Harry grinning

Hermione inwardly smirked, this was going to be entertaining to watch. Twenty minutes later the task was complete, and Harry was not sure who has won the mini battle as he seemed to be wearing most of Reeny's breakfast. Hermione could contain herself.

"it's not funny Mione"

"Oh, it is, the boy who defeated evil itself, beaten by a six-month-old baby!" wiping the tears of laughter out of her eyes "I look forward to the day you give her a bath".

"Geesh Mione she's all yours for that, because you know I can't swim that well".

Realising that the inevitable could not be put off any longer Hermione stood up

"Um I am going to get me and Reeny washed and dressed, then you can use the bathroom, then we can have that little chat."

"Okay I am going to owl Ginny to let her know I am okay. Can I tell her I've found you? I won't mention Reeny and will tell her not to tell anyone".

Hermione thought for a moment "O..okay but don't tell her where I am in case the note gets misplaced". With that she left the room.

Harry summons Hedwig to send the note he had quickly scribbled. When Hedwig left Harry went to freshen up. When he returned to the living room, Reeny was contently playing in her play pen while her mother sat very tensely on the sofa waiting for Harry. He went and sat next to Hermione an listened to her recounting what happened from her point of view. Once she finished Hermione broke down in tears and was swept into a hug by Harry.

"Oh Mione, it was a big misunderstanding, you should have waited"

"What do you mean?"

"Remus went to get you breakfast! You need to talk to him!"

"I..I can't, not now too much time has passed"

"Look will you come back?"

"I need time Harry".

Harry saw Hermione begin to panic; he was worried that she may run again.

"I won't pressure you Mione, but can I come back and visit?"

Hermione smiled "Yes Harry you can. I won't run and will consider what you've said".

Looking at the clock, Harry stood up "Good I've got to go. I'll try and visit tommorow. Do you want me to owl or call?"

"Call please" Hermione scribbled both her home and mobile numbers down and gave them to Harry.

"Thanks, just one more thing, he loves you still" with that Harry apparated out of the room and missed Hermione's response

"And I love him"