Chapter 4
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"Master." Kreacher bowed standing near the door way of Teddy's room where Harry and Hermione were decorating the walls with different magical stickers, wall hangings, toys and a small rack of books … which was bound to increase considering Hermione will be the only one to take care of Teddy's academics for which Harry was grateful. "Yes Kreacher?" Hermione asked since Harry had not heard when Kreacher called him. "Miss, there is Miss Professor McGonagall waiting in the kitchen to see Master, and Kreacher thinks that Miss Professor McGonagall does not know that Master's best friend Miss is here too." By now Harry had paid attention and replied, "Kreacher, stay here with Teddy whilst I had Hermione are gone." "Yes master." And Hermione added, "incase he wakes up and doesn't go back to sleep get him downstairs." "Yes miss."
When they reached the dining room and found Minerva sitting in one of the chairs looking like she aged some ten years in just one. When her roaming gaze landed on Hermione and Harry standing together hands almost touching her eyes visibly brightened. In her somewhat shaky voice but firm demeanor she began, "I am really glad to see your fine Hermione; I was going to ask Harry if he knew anything about you. Well I came here to tell you that in a matter of a month and a half we can once again start a new year at Hogwarts all the repairs have been made only now what causes problems is that the number of staff is really less and since all the years will be conducted once again in the proper manner and the no. of first year students will be increasing we will need more teachers since more classes will be conducted. I was only willing to know whether you will be attending the last year or not." She finished with a sigh. Before harry could even form the answer in his mind, Hermione now answered with authority "Of course he will be finishing his last year, he would never find a desired job if he decides to skip his N.E. ." Once Hermione realized what just happened she covered her face which was red with all the blushing. Harry then cleared his throat and said, "She is right professor." Whilst taking Hermione's hand under the table and squeezing it to show reassurance. "Very well then I must leave and get someone who is dying to see you Hermione. Since I had not expected you to be here I didn't bring them a long…see you two in just a minute." By the time Minerva had completed her last word she was gone in the green flames of the floo powder.
Harry and Hermione sat there hand in hand utterly dumbfounded as to what made rather who made her leave in such a haste. But had no time to dwell on it for much long because Kreacher was carrying an energized Teddy in his arms and bringing him where they were seated. The little boy was trying to swallow his hand sitting on Hermione's lap while harry tried to distract him with the glowing rattle. They got up to go and sit in the drawing room more comfortably, just when they turned their backs there was this loud crackle of fire and Professor McGonagall reappeared with someone least expected. Hermione clutched Teddy to herself and looked as if she had seen Voldemort return. Harry came out of his shock much faster. He first took Teddy from Hermione and wrapped his free hand around her shoulder and nudged her along with him to greet Mr. and Mrs. Granger.
Hermione already had tears falling down her face when she reached the end of the table and near the fireplace. She threw herself in her parent's arms and was sobbing furiously. After some time they settled in the drawing room and Minerva started explaining what happened. "Almost half a year back I got an anonymous letter which only said that they needed help and the address was given below. It was Muggle so I required permission from the former Headmaster Snape to go and see who it must be. When I went to the Muggle house…your parents were in a horrible state of panic and confusion almost to the verge of madness…they remembered only a few things and were completely panicked I tried to bring their memory back which took some time. At last when everything was sorted I made arrangements for them to leave and settle in Australia with a few Muggle friends Albus had who could be trusted in such situations. Now that everything settled it took me a while to find those friends and get your parents back. A few days before I could leave I somehow got a letter from an house elf who trusted Severus even in the dark times… it said that the anonymous letter which I received was from no other person than Severus and the house elf to send it was the one appointed to look after your parents. When Hermione's spell failed the elf told Severus and then I came into the picture." Hermione was sobbing in her mother's arms trying to calm herself down.
All along Mr. Granger was staring at Harry and Teddy and glancing back at Hermione. Harry realized the obvious doubt which a father would have to see his daughter with a baby and a boy he barely knew. Harry was starting to worry now that the explanation of what happened with the Grangers was coming to an end. To make matters worse Teddy struggled out of Harry's lap and went crawling towards Hermione, she wiped her tears and pulled Teddy into her lap and kissed him lovingly which now caught the attention of Mrs. Granger too. Just when Harry thought that Mr. Granger was about to snap Harry all but shouted, "It's not what you think!" confused Hermione turned to face Harry's pale face and got worried thinking what had happened or what she missed! "Then what is it?" Mr. Granger asked in such a rude and angry tone that Hermione was caught off guard. Harry gulped audibly and scratched his forehead saying, "He…" Harry said pointing toward Teddy playing with Hermione's curls, "He is not what you think… he is not my and Hermione's son…I mean he is my son but not Hermione's no he is not exactly my son either but…" harry started to mumble and covered his face with his hands and sighed. Just then Hermione interrupted her father before he could make any further remarks, "Dad this is Teddy Lupin…Harry's Godson." Harry looked up at Hermione and said a silent thank you, and Hermione gave him the look she always has when she says 'Oh Harry!'
At this Mr. Granger sat back on the sofa a bit more relaxed and smiled at his own silly conclusions. He should have known his daughter a bit better. Now that his doubts were cleared he approached Teddy and so did Mrs. Granger who also was holding back.
AN: Since I have introduced Mr. and Mrs. Granger in this chapter let me tell you guys now itself that I have named them Harvey and Jane Respectively. Since JKR herself never mentioned their names I also try to avoid it but Mr. and Mrs. Don't go well everywhere.
Let me know what you all think of this chapter.
