Andromeda Tonks nee Black met with Apolline Delacour in Muggle, London, at a tea shop. They both walked in and headed towards a back room. Andromeda opened the door and ushered Apolline inside. Apolline sauntered in and stopped short before sitting down.

"Bellatrix Black… What are you doing here?"

"Andy, did you find her Rowena's heir?"

"Yes, Bella, we found her, you know our magic is tied to the Ravenclaw line, we all sensed when she was born. Now, who will be her magical guardian?"

Apolline clears her throat, "Our families swore to protect the heir and pass along the diary. I imagine I should be Hermione's guardian. Plus, I have Fleur, who is around her age; she will have someone."

"So you don't believe the noble house of black could care for its charge!"

"Non, not what I meant to imply Bellatrix, but are you not still a Death Eater? How do you follow an alpha when you are an alpha prime? He spouts nonsense, talking about wiping out the muggles and keeping the blood pure! We know the truth our parents taught us! Daemons were created, a blessing in disguise, even if it was not intentional. We are not superior to the muggles, that's like saying our betas don't matter, and we should slaughter them because they don't transform! What about the fact that he keeps trying to hunt down Veelas, you know, due to our magical heritage we by default already have an Ultimus form and our flocks are made up of mainly alphas and omegas. He has attempted to kidnap our omegas to breed them, to keep his followers purebred! We need to stop him and I don't understand why we need Hermione! She's a bébé, she should be loved and cherished, not asked to sacrifice her childhood training to save a society doomed to repeat history!" As Apolline got more frustrated, her inner veela and daemon started to present itself, her teeth and nails started getting sharper, and her eyes went from ice blue to onyx.

Bellatrix noticed that the omega was becoming agitated and pumped out calming pheromones. "Apolline calm down, please. Neither Andy nor I would hurt Hermione. I joined Tom's cult to help Hermione when the time is right. What better way to protect our charge than to infiltrate the enemy and gain his trust. The Ministry, Andy, Narcissa, and now you are aware of what I'm doing. When the time comes, Hermione will know."

"Je suis désolée, Bellatrix. Victoria tells me I get ahead of myself sometimes."

Andy interrupts, "I think we should have Minerva become Hermione's guardian. Bella, you can teach her dueling weekly, and in the summer, Hermione can spend time with your family Apolline. That sounds workable. Don't you both agree?"

Both Apolline and Bella nodded their heads. "If we bring Minerva in on what's going on, she must take an unbreakable vow," said Apolline.

They make a plan on how to reach Minerva discreetly, Bella leaves to meet her Ministry contact and to inform them about Minerva possibly joining their cause.

Three days later, Minerva is pacing in front of the fireplace in her manor. She received a Patronus from one of her previous students from Hogwarts. Andromeda asked her if she could meet with her and her sisters. The situation was dire, and they needed her help with raising and guiding their charge, and the fate of magic itself could be at stake. Minerva has been teaching for the past two decades, and though she has taught many students, she has not had the pleasure of raising a child. She thought she would never have that experience, and she would have to settle with being a professor. Being someone's magical guardian was a huge responsibility, plus she would have to juggle being a professor at Hogwarts. She wasn't sure if she was ready, but was anyone truly ready to raise an impressionable child? She didn't want to form an attachment with Hermione, only for her to be taken away from her. She has lost a lot in her long life, she doesn't know if her heart could take another blow. By Godric, she is a Gryffindor, and she'll be damned if she gives anyone else an opportunity to corrupt an innocent child. Minerva was lost in thought until her elf Happy popped in front of her.

"Mistress Tabby, you's be late if you don't leaves soon!"

"Ah, good morning Happy, how are you faring today?"

"I's finished all the chores and given the unicorns' somes food like you asked."

"Yes, well, I appreciate the help Happy, I'll see you later. Don't forget to rest and eat."

Happy bobbed her head, smiling, then popped away. Minerva then threw some floo powder into the fireplace and called out "The Leaky Cauldron," she glided through the floo and once on the other side she nodded briefly at Tom and walked out of the bar and into Muggle, London. Andromeda asked her to meet them at the new tea shop, The Raven's Nest, that recently opened off of Abbey Road. She heads in that direction, contemplating what they were going to tell her. She arrives at the establishment and notices Andromeda waiting for her just outside the shop.

"Minerva, I'm so glad you decided to hear us out."

"Well, of course, Andromeda, you made it sound like life or death!" Minerva exclaimed. Minerva followed Andromeda inside The Raven's Nest and looked around. She observed that the walls were a deep royal blue, and the floors were made of statuarietto marble through which gray and indigo veins flowed. Minerva continued to follow Andromeda. She passed a deep gray loveseat that appeared to be relaxing. There were all kinds of unique pieces of furniture strategically placed throughout the shop to give it an intimate and welcoming ambience. She took another look around the shop, taking in the rest of the elegant decor before striding down a hallway that led to other rooms. At the end of the hallway, there was a set of stairs that appeared to lead up towards the office. Directly before the steps, Andromeda did an intricate pattern with her wand while muttering under her breath. Minerva waited to see what would happen and just when she was going to ask Andromeda what she was waiting for, the stairs split in half and another set of stairs led down underneath the shop. She continues to follow Andromeda down the steps, and after strolling for some time the base of the stairs opens up, leading into an extensive underground cavern that houses a vast compound. "Andromeda, what is this place, it's almost as if you and your sisters are preparing for war."

"Well, Minerva, we can only hope there won't be one. Now follow me we are meeting in one of the potion labs. Cissy has been experimenting with creating better healing potions."

Minerva follows Andromeda, glancing around discretely, trying to take in how vast the underground cavern truly is. They stop in front of a pitch-black door, and Minerva can feel the magic of strong protection wards and charms in place. They walk inside, and Minerva instantly has her wand out and points towards Bellatrix. "I didn't expect you would trick me, Andromeda, why is your death eater sister here?"

Bellatrix was leaning back against the opposite wall with her curly black mane in a fishtail braid. She was wearing a deep blood-red corset top, black tight leather pants, and black heeled leather boots. Bellatrix smirked at Minerva with her painted red lips and said, "Now, now Min, if this was an ambush, wouldn't you already be dead. When Andy asked you to meet her sisters, I presumed you would read between the lines. Well, I guess aging has its drawbacks, let's hope you don't get that muggle affliction called dementia. Then you'll forget how to wank off. Honestly, you seem a little uptight, so you might not even do that now. Merlin's balls, I hope, that doesn't happen to me when I'm your age, love."

Minerva stares at Bellatrix, completely gobsmacked for several seconds. Her grip tightens around her wand before she loosens it, putting her wand in its holster. She takes a deep breath, sighs, then says, "Trust me, Bellatrix, my sex life is none of your business. Just because I'm older doesn't mean I'm dead, plus plenty of women want an experienced lover. I'm sure I could give you pointers." Minerva smirks at Bellatrix. "Now what the bloody hell is going on here and who is our other guest?"

Apolline saunters over to Minerva, air kisses both of her cheeks, and says, "Enchantée, and I have to say if I wasn't mated to my heart Victoria. I would definitely put your skills to the test." Apolline winks at Minerva.

Bellatrix rolls her eyes, "Okay, okay, let's get this meeting over with. I want Hermione to be protected as soon as possible. Minerva, there are things going on behind the scenes, and we would like you to join us in helping and protecting an innocent girl. I won't spit that bullshit Albus says about it being for the greater good. Tom is a dismal, evil bastard that needs to be taken out. He's been obsessing over the Potter's brat being born and is going to try and kill him. Sirius is Harry's godfather, we need to make sure he is off doing something else when Tom goes to Godric's Hollow attempts to kill Harry." Minerva interrupts.

"Ms. Black, pray tell, why you have not informed the Potters of this!" Minerva shouted.

"Well, I was getting there Min, Rowena foresaw that Harry's parents would die no matter what, but we can save Sirius. Sirius will at least raise Harry in a loving home. Otherwise, I'm sure Dumblefuck will muck it all up and put him in an orphanage until he needs him. Then he'll swoop in like a loving grandfather and save him. We don't need another Tom with daddy and mommy issues."

Minerva asks another question, "How would Tom even know where the Potters live? Isn't their secret keeper Sirius?"

Bellatrix smiled at her, "Sirius told me he wasn't the secret keeper, and he wouldn't tell me who it was just in case Tom ever got past my occlumency shield. Which frankly is offensive, what sort of alpha prime would I be if I let a wittle bitty alpha beat me? That being said, Tom doesn't know that I'm an alpha prime; he merely thinks I'm an alpha. Why the others follow this halfwit is a marvel. Sirius is with James right now securing his memory of who he named his secret-keeper in the Black Vault. You know how Blacks like to be prepared."

Minerva sighs again, feeling like she's aged another decade. "So what is my purpose for being here? Andromeda said you needed help raising Hermione? What happened to her parents?"

Narcissa, who has been listening and observing in the background while mixing potion ingredients, answers her, "We want you to become her magical guardian. It appears her mother is alive and well living in Muggle, London with three-year-old Hermione. I had Lucius find where they live and send me their research on how one or both of Hermione's parents are connected to Rowena. We found out Hermione's father died before she was born. What's interesting is his family moved from South America to England in 1950 and her father Gabor was born in 1970. The family changed their last name from Camal to Granger to fit into society better. Gabor's family didn't know, but he was a squib, we were able to trace his history back to Mayan shamans. Gabor built a fortune off of exporting gems and minerals from his home country. Before he passed away due to an airplane crash he left Hermione as the heir to his fortune. Hermione's mother, Destiny Whitelaw, was originally from America and her family moved to England in 1945. Destiny's mother, Kimi, was Native American and her father, Jamal, was Black. Destiny's great grandmother, Aiyana, fell in love with a White man named Richard Ravenclaw, who was visiting America from England. He left to go back to England, but before leaving he married Aiyana, who was pregnant. Richard was supposed to send for Aiyana and his child when he arrived in England, but he was unable to, he died in transit to England. Richard was a beta, and his daughter Kimi was a beta as well, she was taught to hate her father due to her mother never hearing from him again. Kimi was never taught how to control her magic, but she was naturally gifted. She spent the rest of her life hiding who she was from her husband and daughter. It appears Hermione's mother, Destiny, is a squib like her husband. So, Minerva, will you do it?"

"Of course, tell me where Destiny and Hermione live. I'll make arrangements to take a leave of absence from Hogwarts for six months, so I can meet them both and explain everything to Destiny." Minerva knew she wasn't going to get any sleep soon, and it was only twelve in the afternoon. Minerva nodded at everyone in the room and turned around to leave, so she could start making plans.

Bellatrix called out to her before she could leave, "Min before you leave we need you to establish an unbreakable vow, it's for Hermione's protection. It's not that we don't trust you, it's insurance just in case someone tries to force you into revealing any of the plans or information we've shared with you. Oh, before I forget here." Bellatrix then hands Minerva an enchanted diary. "This diary is for Hermione, give it to her the year before her coming of age. I'll be meeting with her weekly to teach her how to properly duel when she's old enough.

Minerva leaves the tea shop after she's completed the unbreakable vow, she then apparates back to her manor and puts the diary in an enchanted safe in her bedroom. She sits down at her desk and writes a letter to Dumbledore.

Albus,

It's been brought to my attention that I'm too uptight and I need to get laid. I will be taking a leave of absence for six months to learn to unwind.

Yours Truly, Tabby

Minerva sealed the letter, then strode over to her petite owl named Athena. Athena, please take this letter to Albus Dumbledore. Athena chirped at her, Minerva handed the letter over and opened her bedroom window. She then watched Athena take off towards Hogwarts. Minerva stays up the rest of the night, planning on how to introduce herself to Destiny and Hermione.

Later that evening, in Dumbledore's Office. All the portraits are staring wide-eyed at Albus, giggling like a schoolgirl and speculating what the letter he read said. "Well, it's about time Tabby, do have some fun, old girl. Well, I suppose I better ask Filius if he can help me fill in for Minerva while she's unwinding." Albus starts giggling again as he leaves his office.

Back at The Raven's Nest. Andy turns to Bella after Minerva leaves and asks, "Bella are you sure we shouldn't have waited until Hermione was eleven? The other muggle-born children have to wait until then to receive their magical guardian."

Bellatrix gazes at everyone in the room, then says, "I don't know why, but my daemon is prodding me to protect Hermione sooner rather than later. I've always trusted my daemon, I won't stop now. It's telling me she's more precious than I realize at the moment. Plus maybe Minerva can get laid now that she's taking off for six months. If anything I'm solving everyone's problems here!" Bellatrix smirks.

Narcissa rolls her eyes, "Bella Andy was the one to suggest that Minerva become her guardian."

Still smirking, Bella replies, "Details. Details. We all are helping move this death train along. Oh, Apolline, I wanted to talk to you about using this underground facility for your flock if necessary. There's a portal that leads to a magical forest in Ireland. Don't worry there are protections in place to prevent muggles from accidentally going inside and cutting it down. The most interesting bit about it is the magic ley line around it."

While Bellatrix and Apolline are conversing, Narcissa goes back to cutting and mixing ingredients. Andromeda decides to head out and get back home to cook dinner for Ted and Nyphmadora.

One week later at Minerva's manor. Happy watches as Minerva paces back and forth in front of the fireplace again. Happy wonders if this is going to be a frequent occurrence and doesn't understand why her mistress is stressing about a little baby. She steps in front of Minerva to let her know she's going to be late again if she doesn't leave soon. "Mistress Tabby! Mistress Tabby! You's gonna be late again if you's don't get a move on it."

Minerva jerks her head up and looks at her watch. "You're right my dear, I don't want to be late! This will be my first time meeting Destiny and Hermione. How do I look?" Minerva asks.

Happy glances at Minerva, who has smoothed her glossy black hair down, she looks at her face and notices she has put on a light pink lipstick. Then, staring at her outfit, she sees she is wearing a white T-shirt with a tan leather jacket and distressed light blue jeans. On her feet, she is wearing tan Dr. Martens boots

"I know it might be a little much, but my daemon for whatever reason is pushing me to dress my best." Minerva rambles.

Happy interrupts her rambling, "Mistress Tabby, looks nice, now get before you's be late!"

Minerva straightens her clothes out once again, nods at Happy, turns on her heel, and marches over to the fireplace with a determined look. She grabs some floo powder and calls out "The Leaky Cauldron." She continues to march confidently through the bar and exits. She then heads to the Granger's residence. It takes Minerva longer than she'd have liked due to her getting lost several times, but she finally finds the house off of Glenilla Road. Minerva examined the outside of the home and could tell the Grangers were well off, the townhouse was massive. Minerva started to stride to the front door before she lost her nerve. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door. While waiting for someone to answer, she felt a searing pain on her right thigh. She immediately realized what that meant, she then heard a little girl crying for her mother to get up.

Chapter 1 translations:

non=no

bébé=baby

Je suis désolée=I'm sorry

Enchantée=nice to meet you