Chapter 25: Lavender's Horror

A/N: Here's a huge shout out to those that responded.

To draculasbride2008: Thanks for your continuing reviews. You've been great.

To GurlOfTheNight: I know that Severus was being sweet around his wife. Of course Ron did deserve what he got.

To moonyluvur: No, Lavender's baby isn't going to be evil. Also Severus is a powerful wizard and Rowling has never said that wizard or witch just has one form. I've also got a few surprises to write about Hermione.

To Writer Apprentice: Morgan was just using Voldemort for her own gain, but Voldemort was shocked, which caused him to be unable to defend himself. Oh to answer your question, Morgana is just as powerful as Voldemort, but she knows spells that Voldemort doesn't know about.

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When Lavender woke up she knew that she was back at Hogwarts. How she had gotten here, she didn't know. She didn't even remember being taken out of Riddle Manor, but she was glad that she was out of there.

"Well I'm glad that you're awake," Madam Pomfrey said, appearing at her side.

"How did I get here?" Lavender asked.

"Professor Snape brought you here," the Matron answered. "Now let's make sure that there aren't any lasting effects and then you'll go and meet up with the Headmaster. He needs to have a word with you."

Lavender nodded and let the Matron do her job. Finally she was allowed to leave.

Lavender didn't meet up with anyone on her way to the Headmaster's office. She was still a little shaken by her encounter with Voldemort and wanted all of this to go away. As soon as she arrived at the stone gargoyle it opened without her saying the password. She climbed up the moving staircase and was soon at the front door of the Headmaster's office.

She took a deep breath and then knocked.

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"Enter," Dumbledore called.

The door opened and Dumbledore looked to see Lavender enter. He motioned her to sit and she did.

"Lavender, I'm glad that you've returned to us," he said.

"I'm glad to be back," Lavender said.

He studied the sixth year with interest. He hated the idea that he would have to tell her that Tom hadn't lied about her new condition.

"Lavender, I know that you don't want to talk about it, but tell me what happened while you were with Tom Riddle."

Lavender looked confused.

"Lavender, before the Dark Lord became Voldemort, he went by the name of Tom Riddle," Dumbledore explained. "Now that you know, I repeat my question. What happened while you where with him?"

Lavender looked at her feet.

"He told me that I was his wife and that I was pregnant," Lavender said.

"Did he harm you?"

"I don't remember," Lavender said. She looked up at him. "Don't tell me that he was telling the truth?"

Dumbledore sighed and nodded. Lavender burst into tears, which brought a sting to the Headmaster's heart. He hated seeing her cry.

"Lavender, I need you to understand that Poppy has tried to abort the child, but Tom put a powerful spell over you. You're going to have to give birth to it."

Lavender's eyes filled with fear.

"But, I don't want this child," she said.

Dumbledore sighed.

"Lavender, if you keep the child, this child could become a great wizard or witch. Tom became evil because he was abandoned by those that cared for him. Please, don't let your child suffer the same fate. If anyone bothers you, let me know."

Lavender looked back down on the floor.

"Lavender, do you want Ginny to spend time with you?" Dumbledore asked.

She nodded.

"Alright, I'll take you to her Advance Herbology class and you both can spend the day in Hogsmead."

"Thank you, sir," Lavender said.

"That's what a Headmaster's for?" Dumbledore said, repeating the same words that he had told Hermione. "And Lavender, do you want to keep the child?"

Lavender was silent for a moment and then she nodded.

"Very well," Dumbledore said, glad that she had made the right choice. "However, I need to bind your child's powers so that Tom can't find you or the baby."

He got up and taking out his wand he came around and preformed the spell. And then they both left his office.

Note: I know this is a short chapter, but I just wanted to focus on Lavender and her decision. Next chapter: Hermione's transformation is complete and Ginny has a talk with Lavender.