Own Nothing.
Two.
They were sitting on the couch of their neighbor, Sarah Jane Smith's home. It has been a week since they moved in and that day had been the worst day of her adult life. They were chased by aliens, almost saw the world be destroyed and she watched Sarah Jane and the children save it.
She now sat on the couch, in deep thought, a cup of tea in her hand. She son, Teddy sat across from her, watching as she processed it all. The rest of them, Maria, Luke, Alan, Clyde and Sarah Jane sat in the living room in silence, waiting. She glanced over at all of them, before back into her cup.
She took a deep breath, "How long?" She saw from the corner of her eye that Sarah Jane was about to speak. She held up her hand, stopping her. She shook her head and turned to Teddy. "How long have you've been helping Sarah Jane Teddy?"
He stared at his mom, worried that she was mad, or upset. That she hated him for lying to her. "Since the day after." He began, but winced, regretting it.
"Day after what?" She looked him straight in the eyes. "Day after what Teddy Sirius Granger?"
"The day after we moved here." He scooted over and grabbed his mother's hand. "Mum I love it here. I fit in, I feel like I belong." He gave her hand a squeeze.
"And how does Sarah Jane feel about this?" She asked.
"What?" He looked over to see Sarah Jane's eyes widen. "What do you mean?"
"Teddy, sweetheart. Sarah Jane is just one person, I know that she has you all to help her, but it must worry her to death what she's putting you all through. What if something happens during one of your earthy rescues and she couldn't save you. Don't you think that it doesn't haunt her in the night?" Hermione turned to Sarah Jane and nodded in understanding.
Teddy sighed, standing up, pacing. "Mum, how is this different from what you do." He turned to face her. "You found us a home in a quiet neighbor hood, to keep us safe. But you're job is to hunt down killers. You're an Auror and you hunt down evil Witches and Wizards and put them away. You make sure that anything that isn't Muggle is erased. How is what you're doing different from what Sarah Jane is doing?"
Hermione turned to fully face him, placing her cup on the coaster in the side table. She clasped her hand, pinching them tightly. "I am all by myself Teddy. I don't have four children to cloud my mind and worry about. Yes I understand that what I do and what Sarah Jane does is both equally dangerous and I know you worry when I don't come home right away from a mission. But Teddy. I'm an adult."
He sat down by her feet, looking up at her. "Mum, what about when you were my age? You fought in a war when you were barely seventeen. You took your first life at the age of fifteen. You always tell me to fight against what is wrong. So why won't you let me?" He grabbed her hands, holding them. "Please Mum."
Hermione sighed, knowing that she was getting a migraine, so much has happened today that she was regretting waking up. "Why don't you kids go upstairs and play or do your homework." Hermione asked. "I think I need to talk this over with the parents." Teddy stood up, walking out of the room with the others.
"Teddy, wait." Hermione got up, Teddy turned around to face her. "You were so brave today. Just like your father. You're every ounce of Gryffindor that your parents and I were. I'm not mad, or upset. I just wished you would've told me sooner. "
"I guess Hogwarts is out of range now?" He smiled, hugging his mom. "Thanks, I love you."
He pulled away, but Hermione grabbed his chin. "But you are so grounded." She let him go with a smile. She turned and sat down on the couch.
"So are we the booster club for the future heroes the world society?" Hermione joked, sipping her tea. "I meant it Sarah Jane, it this is to much for you. Let me know, I'm sure I can find him other things to do."
Sarah Jane just stared at her, as if almost in shock at the whole exchange. "He's a werewolf you know." Hermione stated, setting her empty cup down. "Born one. His father was bitten. He changes in the full moon. Gets all hairy and cranky and all that." She waited for Sarah Jane or Alan to say something.
"I'm sorry, but did he say that you were an Auror?" Sarah Jane finally asked, sitting on the edge of her seat.
"Yea, I really don't like it. I'd rather be a potions mistress, or run a book shop. But I can't stand that there is still people out there that wants to hurt others. The war was won by us. I just can't stand to see someone hurting Teddy like they did to his parents." She let a single tear fall, wiping it away quickly.
"So what do we do now?" Alan asked, watching Hermione, he and her and become really good friends this last week. His ex-wife even commented on it.
"Well I guess I can't help that Teddy and Hermione are involve now. It's not like we can erase their memories, or stop aliens from taking over the world."
"The second one I can't do. But I can do the first."Hermione replied. "It's frowned upon and Teddy would never forgive me. But if you wanted me to..."
Sarah Jane's eyes widened. "Never. I can never ask you to do that."
"Well, tell me Sarah Jane if you need anything. Saving the world, with four children is a lot to bear on your shoulders. Trust me I helped save the world from a Dark Wizard. Me and my friends Harry and Ron. We lost so many people, but we were just kids. So if you need help, I'm only a shout away." Hermione reached for Sarah Jane's hands and gave them a squeeze.
"Mum! What are we having for dinner? I'm hungry!" They heard Teddy shout from upstairs.
Hermione rolled her eyes, smiling. "He may be a teenage boy who just happens to be a werewolf. But he eats like three full grown men. I'm going to grow broke just feeding him." She joked, standing up, she turned to Sarah Jane. "Sarah Jane, why don't we act like the world isn't constantly in danger and go out together. The three of us and the kids. We can get a pizza or something."
Sarah Jane smiled, "I would like that, but I got a ton of work to do. Why don't you and Alan take them. If you don't mind taking Luke and Clyde."
"Alan, are you up for the challenge?" Hermione asked, grabbing her coat.
"Sure. It'll be nice to eat with grown up for once." He smiled, as Hermione handed him his coat.
"For once? You've been over at my house every night since we got here." She laughed, calling up to the kids. "Come on down. We're all going to eat out!" And they heard thundering footsteps.
"Maybe if you give me some recipes, we could eat at my place for once." He joked, holding the door open for them.
"One day." Hermione winked as the children filed out. Luke stopped to give his mom a kiss goodbye. "Sarah Jane do you want us to bring something back for you?"
"If it's no problem, just a slice or two." Sarah Jane smiled, watching as Alan and Hermione nodded, waving goodbye.
The door shut behind them, leaving Sarah Jane alone in the house. She took a deep breath, wondering when was the last time she had the house to herself. "If anything, the two are meant for each other." She walked upstairs, thinking about taking a nice bath.