Time magic

*disclamier* I don't own Harry Potter or the characters

I had a idea pop in my head an now I just had to write more. I'm going to try making it so you like my character Popins and her part will be pretty big for an elf.

Hope you like it but I won't know unless you tell me.

A total of eight weeks had past for the two and school was just around the corner again. No more problems came up and the school wards were back up an running for the upcoming week. Staff were returning from their well deserved summer vacations. Hermione was working out her class assignments still and Minerva was using all of her time preparing for the new year. The staff was updated on her change in positions and Hermione's overtaking of her classes while taking point from her on her desired lesson plans for the higher up students that she couldn't teach herself. They all asked why she couldn't teach those few classes and be headmistress but neither Hermione nor Minerva could tell the truth. Minerva was trying to discuss it with the education board but it was more than likely. They wouldn't like that for another year or so. By which time Hermione would have full capability to teach her own lessons.

"I'm taking an apprenticeship from Minerva but I'll still be taking her lesson plans and using them until I've learned all I can learn from her." As some teachers were about to ask a million questions Minerva stood at her end of the table.

"This it not up for discussion, the ministry made this call knowing I was under to much stress to lead the school as well as teach so I've taken action to have someone I trust teaching my material. I've decided to stop teaching unless absolutely necessary. Hermione is very capable of following my lesson plans to a T. She will also be able to teach the regular courses. The only thing I will be helping with is overseeing and lighten her load the first few months." Not wanting to hear anymore of this Minerva made it clear there was no room to argue.

As most of the teachers left the meeting a select few waited expecting Minerva to be upfront with them. Filius, Poppy, and Hagrid as if they knew more was going on and they hoped Minerva trusted them enough to confide in them. Filius for the most part knew more than any of them but still he needed to know Minerva was okay.

"I know you guys are worried but don't be. I'm fine."

"But you were stressed before this change happened how did it get so bad for you." Poppy asked sure that that part of the story wasn't true. Minerva had been stressed way before this and the change was so sudden.

"Yes that is true." Hermione shifted worried eyes between the teachers and Minerva. Feeling she should say something she called Minerva's name. These were all close friends and this situation shouldn't break them up because Minerva worried for her. She gave her a subtle nod and Minerva looked at her almost flabbergasted. How could she give a dead give away that there was more to tell. "Fine, but I want you each to answer a question and swear you won't speak a word." They each agreed.

"For years Dumbledore always said what at the end of every meeting?"

"May we go making a skilled wizard that much wiser." They said in unison. Minerva knew it was correct. She took faith though that these were her friends.

"Alight. Truth is it wasn't stress of the job. I was stressed about feeling.. feeling for Hermione." There was silence Minerva could see disgust on all but two faces. She felt embarrassed so she turned away. Instead if letting her bare it alone Hermione seeks up.

"And my actions to this feelings. I kissed her, I made her panic, and she wanted to go back and stop me." "Hermione don't-" "No they can't hate you and not me." The two bickered not realizing that the initial shock had passed Minerva hadn't disgusted them just surprised them that she had found someone to thaw her heart after all these years.

"I ain't mad 'mione." Hagrid admitted first. "I'm glad 'erva here got someone finally."

"It's been clear to me how serious this is and the fact that over the summer no one has seen Hermione tells me more so that you mean a lot to each other." Filius say remembering walking in on the love making. This in turn causes the other two to slack jaw.

"You knew!" Poppy screeches. Filius freezes hearing his own words. No one wanta to be left out it seems but he refuses to retell the events he witnessed. "For that everyone but Poppy is glad."

"Enough okay filius I'm sorry you had to find out that way but thank you for covering me with the minister. Hermione and I made it very clear that our relationship was due to my age change. We would like to keep it that way." Minerva said.

"Okay I'll keep your secret but you owe me drinks and stories." Poppy stated before leaving them all. Minerva let a laugh escape her.

"Ya'll don't have to worry bout me. I am happy to see 'Mione happy." Hagrid bellowed with a small laugh. His belly giggling as he did so proud to see that Hermione has a little bit of light in her life now after all she had been through. Filius had to agree with Hagrid seeing as he cared for Minerva a lot as a friend after all these years. She went through so many hard times it was nice to see a change in luck for Minerva. He has seen how happy she is as of late because of Hermione.

when Hermione and Minerva were alone once again they weren't to she or embarrassed to wrap up in each other's arms. They truly were very happy to have their friends blessings. It wouldn't define them but it was most welcomed now that they had it. It didn't go without saying that they would have to be careful about who knew what. It was likely that they end up be public before a month into the new year unprepared. If either of them was anything unprepared wasn't it.

"Will you go out with me.. Like on a date." Hermione asks mumbling into her lovers neck.

"I don't know dear remember last time you fainted and we ended up with pretty shocking news. I don't know if I can handle another surprise." Minerva said acting as if her age still bothered her. Both women know very well how her age had rejuvenated just as much as her appearance did.

"What's the worst that can-" Minerva's hand pressed over Hermione's mouth. Her eyes wide.

"Don't finish that sentence. You'll jinx it and I for one don't need all my arch enemies ruining our second date trying to see who dong is bigger." Behind Minerva's hand a smile broke out and Hermione fell over laughing. She never had expected Minerva to say such things. She never thought she was superstitious or had a dirty mouth. "What's so funny eh?"

"You're not superstitious are you?"

"When it comes to you I'll worry about anything that's a threat." Both women felt an electric pulse between them which happened every time one of them said something breathtaking like this. It sparked up a fire in them so easily whenever they held each others gaze afterwards. They leaned in close again without realizing.

"I also didn't know you knew such a dirty phrase."

"I can show what other dirty things I know." They were a breath away from each other. Hermione's mouth went dry. When they almost kissed only to be interrupted by a loud pop of an house elf apperating into the room they flew apart. It was only Popin.

"Sorry Misses, I wasn't sure if you was late or in trouble." Both women sighed having forgotten all about their checkup with Popin.

"Of course.. We are ready to go right darling." Minerva asked only to hear Hermione give some indistinct mumblings that both Minerva and Popin would agree was only a smart but naughty comeback. They were still quickly taken to the headmistress' chambers by Popin. Very fancy machines that looked like they came from St. Mungo's

"Sit please." Hermione sat in chair that must have been transfigured to lay her back like the gynecologist's chairs do.

"Where did you get this stuff." I asked and Popin bats her big eyes proudly before admitting she had to put a room under a spell to confuse those trying to enter so they equipment wouldn't be missed. Which explained the rushing clearly the diversions wouldn't last forever.

At technically at four months along Hermione knew she would be able to hear the babies heart, and see it forming. She had symptoms of course like any normal pregnancy. Vomiting, tender breast, and easy exhaustion. The later the most recent of the three. The machines were to check progress. To make sure no unnatural growths have occurred. The ultrasound was the first to be used. To find the heart beat as well as see just how big it was for sure.

Minerva gasped along with Hermione at the first sign from Popin that the faint thumping they heard was indeed their baby's heart beat. An image came on the screen and Popin who clearly knew much about baby's said it was very healthy. The two woman grasped hands letting emotions reign free.

"That's our baby." Hermione chocked out. After cleaning the gel of her stomach Popin pulled out another contraption that looked more magical than the previous machine. Hermione was very shocked she knew what she was doing. She was also nervous though an so her first question was. "What does it do?"

"It's and genetics machine. We made it so it would tell risk factors or benefactors from each family line. Your parents are gone yes?" Popin asked trying to be as delicate as possible. Hermione nodded heartbreak written on her face. "I is sorry. This will help see if your parents or family had any past medical issues that could pass on to the child"

As intriguing as Hermione found all this she was close to saying this was to much. House elves did to usually learn this much. It was surprising enough that she was capable of using the equipment but knowing further information on her pregnancy couldn't have been a something she did on a occasion. Hermione turned to Minerva who could so confusion in her eyes.

"How does she know all this and how can she be so capable without training?"

"My love she has been doing this for centuries in my family and she has ties to other close friends of mine in their pregnancy care. She received training but the medi witch that taught her is long pasted which is how she fell into my families hands. Now she procures a medi witch every so often to teach her the newest material but those witches don't remember so she is completely reliable I swear."

"I'm sorry Popin I just didn't like how it felt to good to be true. Please continue." The two shared a moment of understanding. Popin knew very much so how it looked to anyone new to the inner workings of such a powerful family. Everything is a secret and anything that could be used to surprise an enemy was. Popin herself was glad to be of use especially to someone who avidly fights for house elves to have freedom. Yes she knew all about that which was why her oath went farther than others.

All the McGonagall elves swore an oath of protection due to seeing Minerva happy as did Popin but she knew who she was. That Hermione was strong woman that fought to protect those she care about. She was Hermione Granger the brains of the golden trio an one thing that kept her best friends safe for almost a year. The best news to her though was the year Hermione wrote up the P.E.W even if it was desolved a few years later do to her being on the run.

This little doubt did not hurt Popin because she understood the young witch had much to learn and much troubles working her mind as it was. It was only natural for a soon to be mother to worry about their child's care. None the less Popin went on with her tests and found a number of minor things with no signs of high risk factors. All was well as she took it upon herself to remove the equipment as soon as Hermione got of the chair. She excused herself to clean them and in protect the room. Minerva excused her for the night stating she would be in her presence and Minerva could keep an eye on her.

Hermione say the loving yet mischievous sparkle in her lovers eyes as she was alone with her once again. The two had such a tension filled afternoon neither one wanted to let this moment go without acting on it. A passionate kiss pulled the two together and as soon as they touched there seemed to be no getting them apart for the night. Minerva picked up Hermione feeling her legs wrap around her. Her stomach hardly in the way at all yet still reminded Minerva to be careful. The laid her down gently on their bed.

"'Mione I love you." She showered her in kisses. Hermione squirmed beside her both women falling into the heat of the moment.

"Wait." Hermione gasped out. She blushed a little and choose to admit she really wanted a shower first. They both ended up laughing but still climbing out of bed and disrobing for the bath. Minerva didn't care how she got to see Hermione just that she got to and that she could hold her close for a while to easy her desires. Not that that thought could last long as soon Hermione's tan skin sunk into the warm bath water. Inch by inch Hermione's face showed so much pleasure. When a moan escaped her lips as the water reach her shoulders Minerva couldn't help but shiver and follow her into the bath.

reviews please!

As you can see Popin has a great deal of respect for Hermione at the moment but there plenty of time for Hermione to earn more. Neither women know about the oath so what could possibly happen.

Anyways this is where I hope you all start liking Popin she'll be a great help but as I write more and update don't forget to review for me. Like how do you like this chapter as a whole or how is the story looking.