Chapter 10: Hermione's News

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Hermione raced to the Headmaster office, hoping that Dumbledore would be able to have an answer for her. Saying the password, she entered and soon the Headmaster had a panting Defense teacher before him.

"What happened?" Dumbledore asked.

"That antidote is wrong," Hermione said.

Dumbledore stared at her, confusing written on his face.

"What are you talking about?"

Hermione took a deep breath and then explained what happened in her class.

"Take me to Harry," Dumbledore said.

When both Professors arrived Dumbledore saw the wolf that Harry had changed into. Several Gryffindors roared with anger, demanding that Hermione be sacked. Dumbledore silenced them with a look.

"I'll inform the Ministry that the antidote was wrong and I think the Gryffindors need to return to their common room."

After they had left Dumbledore used magic to get Harry to the hospital wing and then went to tell Professor McGonagall of what happened so that she could help Hermione cope with her first mistake as both a student and a Professor. When Minerva heard this bit of news she was upset about the whole thing. Dumbledore held up his hand and she fell silent.

"I understand that you're upset, but Hermione doesn't need you to yell at her. Please, just be there for her and don't judge her."

"But, Albus."

"Don't, but me," Dumbledore said sternly. "She doesn't need your judgment."

"Alright," McGonagall said, after a few moments of thought.

"Hermione, are you going to be alright," Ginny asked when she saw her outside Professor McGonagall's office.

"I think so," Hermione muttered.

"So what happened?" Ginny asked.

Hermione took a deep breath and told her exactly what she told Dumbledore. Ginny suddenly broke off in a wave of giggles.

"And what's so funny?" Hermione asked.

Ginny giggled her response, but then gathered her reserves and answered.

"Harry turning into a wolf, that's what. I mean, he was so mean to you and everything."

Hermione looked at her.

"What are you talking about; Harry hasn't been mean to me."

Ginny snorted.

"Neville told me that he hates the idea that you're married to Remus and that you're going to have his children."

Hermione stared.

"What."

Ginny nodded, and then continued.

"He thinks that you should have fought the law and married Ron. Look, he might like your husband, but he doesn't approve of his wife."

Hermione felt a sudden surge of hot anger flooding her body. How dare Harry dictate her life! When McGonagall opened the door and poked her head out, Hermione exploded. She rounded on McGonagall.

"TELL MR. DICTATOR THAT HE CAN STAY A WOLF FOR ALL THAT I CARE!"

And she stormed down the hall and was out of sight.

Remus got a full report of what happened in Hermione's first Defense Against the Dark Arts class when he returned to work. He was shocked that Hermione had exploded like that until Ginny told him what Neville had told her that Harry had said.

"So how long is he going to be a wolf?" Remus asked.

"Until they can come up with the proper antidote," Ginny answered.

"Well, I'm going to have a talk with him as soon as he returns to normal," Remus said. "How dare he treat Hermione like that."

Ginny grinned, which Remus hadn't noticed.

Hermione, meanwhile, was glad that her husband had returned to work, as she couldn't take teaching the students another day longer. She gathered up her things from her temporary stay in his office and went back to staying in the cottage. When she returned that night, after her Advance Charms lesson, she found a note on her table, the owl that had delivered it, snoozing. She picked it up and saw that it was from her parents. She opened it and read:

Hermione,

I hope that school is going great for you and that you're okay. We would love to see you this Christmas, please inform us if this is what you intend to do. We also have a surprise for you when you return.

Sincerely,

Dad

Hermione wrote out her response and then waking it up, it took the letter and flew away. Hermione decided that now that she didn't have to worry about the Ministry ruining her life anymore that it was about time that her parents meet her husband face to face. She then grabbed her things and got started on the work that Professor Flitwick wanted.

The next morning Hermione had her meal at the cottage, since she was boycotting associating with the Gryffindors, and then headed up to the castle for her lessons. When she arrived in the entrance hall Professor Dumbledore was waiting on her.

"Mrs. Lupin, I've got a letter for you," Dumbledore said.

Hermione crossed the entrance hall and took the letter from him. It was from the Ministry of Magic. She opened it and read:

Mrs. Lupin,

According to our records you've consummated your marriage. We hope that you have a wonderful life and we look forward to the birth of your children.

It wasn't signed.

"Why didn't I get this a few days ago?" Hermione asked.

"I told them to wait until I took care of some business before informing you," Dumbledore said. "Have a good day."

And he disappeared into the Great Hall.

Hermione had a wonderful morning of classes, even if one of those lessons had Professor Binns in it. As she was leaving Advance Arthmancy, she ran right into her husband.

"Sorry, sir," Hermione said.

"Forgiven," Remus said, smiling.

Hermione smiled back and then she decided this would be a good time to tell him of her plans.

"Remus, can I talk to you in your office," Hermione asked.

"Um, sure," Remus answered, sounding a little nervous.

When they both entered his office, she closed the door and faced her husband. She hoped that he wasn't going to get mad at her for wanting him to meet them. She counted to three and then spoke.

"I got a letter from my parents and they want me to come home for Christmas, but I've decided that the visit should be sooner then later."

"That's wonderful," Remus said. "You haven't seen your parents since summer ended."

Hermione took another deep breath.

"Well I was hoping that you would come with me," Hermione said. "I mean, you're not going to transform or anything, so you'll be okay."

Remus went white. He meet her parents, Sirius would be laughing at him right now if he was still alive.

"I'm not-."

"Oh, come on, Remus," Hermione said. "Mum and dad will love you. You're loveable and sweet."

Remus went pink, which made Hermione laugh. She had never seen him go pink before.

"Please," Hermione begged.