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Chapter 4

The next morning Hermione and the children woke and prepared for breakfeast, only to find out that Master Malfoy had left for England earlier in the morning.

"Madame Aggie, when will father be back?" asked Arella.

"I haven't the foggiest dear." the housekeeper replied.

"How long will he be gone?" asked Hermione.

"Last time he left he didn't come back for 2 months." replied Aggie.

"Father was suppose to take us a Qudditch game in July." said Zach.

"Well I'm sure he'll be back by then." said Hermione.

"Do we have to study today? Its summer and it beautiful outside." said Karyssa.

"Well, yes you have to have your lessons..." said Hermione.

All seven children groaned.

"But, we don't have to stay inside." Hermione said smiling.

"Really? Where can we go?" asked Zoey

"The hills. It's so beautiful there. Green grass, bright blue skys, and a nice warm breeze. We could bring a picnic, lunch, it'll be so much fun." exclaimed Hermione.

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Hermione and her charges were now enjoying the warm summer breeze, while snacking on fruit and enjoying their freetime. Hermione decided to give them a break seeing they have been working so hard and well into their studies.

Alex , Josh and Zach were currently throwing around a quaffle, Zoey and Karyssa were playing exploding snap, Arella was reading Hogwarts, A History, and Hermione was pushing Maryna on a swing by an oak tree.

"Hey Mione!" yelled Arella.

"Yes, Ella." she replied.

"Did you know your in this version of Hogwarts, A History?" Arella asked.

"What?" Hermione replied as she and Ryna made there way over to Arella, who was sitting under an apple tree.

"Yes it says right here, Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, also know as the 'Golden Trio' were among the several students who fought in the Ministry battle, which Voldemort made his apperance once more" she read from the book.

Hermione's face went pale.

"You knew Harry Potter?" asked Maryna.

"Yes. He was my best friend, along with Ron and his sister Ginny. Before they all died." she said quietly.

By now all the children were gathered around Hermione.

"I'm sorry they died. I remember how I felt when mom died." said Alex.

"Well lets not dwell on the past, but look toward the future which is wide open" said Hermione trying to change the mood.

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Two weeks went by and Master Malfoy had not returned. Hermione took the children on a boat ride. There was a river that flowed by the back of the Manor.

As they were drifting closer to the house, they were too busy laughing and talking to notice their father and a woman watching them, waiting for their arrival.

"Father your home!" squeeled Zoey.

All of the children started yelling and waving to their father, all of them trying to stand up in the wobbly boat, when it tipped over and the 7 children and their nanny went crashing into the water.

Draco observed the scene in front of him. His children were laughing and happy. They had been so glum since there mother died. And ever since Hermione came into his childrens lives, their world seemed to brighten. Hermione, He thought. If only, but she hated him. But he could tell she loved his children.

Draco set off red sparks in the air, and in an instant, his children formed in a row, just like they had been taught. They were soaked from head to toe, but stood tall.

"Children, this is Lady Lousia, she will be staying with us for quite some time. Please intouduce your selves and then go get changed for the ball tonight." he said.

The childen looked and the woman standing next to their Uncle Blaise.

She had cherry red hair, which was smooth and tied up in a french twist. She had sparkiling blue eyes and she wore sea blue robes.

"Hello Lady Lousia, My name is Arella" said Arella.

"My name is Alexander"

"My name is Joshua"

"My name is Karyssa"

"My name is Zoey"

"My name is Zachary"

Maryna just followed her brothers and sisters into the house.

"Thats Maryna, she a bit shy" Draco told Lousia.

"Oh. Draco what Marveolus children. I know this will all work out" she said as she kissed his cheek.

Hermiones heart dropped. Sure, they never got along and never spoke more than two words to eachother, but somewhere in the one day they shared in the house, she fell in love with him, in fact she had fallen for him at Hogwarts in their 3rd year, but buried those feeling because she knew at the time it would have never worked.

She was taken out of her thoughts when Draco called her over.

"Yes, Sir"

"I would like you to meet Lady Lousia Farren, Lousia, this is Hermione Granger, my children's nanny." he said.

"Pleased to meet you, Lady Lousia." Hermione said.

"Pleased to meet you as well, Miss Granger." said Louisa.

"Tonight I'm having a welcoming ball for Lady Lousia, could you see that the children are properly dressed and down to meet the guests at 6pm" he asked.

"Yes, Sir." she said as she went off into the house to tend to the children.

"She sure grew up nice, didn't she Draco." said a smiling Blaise.

"Hmm.. oh I guess so" said Draco as he and Lousia walked into the Manor.

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