Chapter 17
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Harry walked into the dinning room and found Remus sitting at the table. His elbows propped on the surface and his face buried in his hands. He looked up and saw Harry and he sat down at the table. The werewolf rested his chin in his hands. Harry saw worry in his amber eyes.
"Hermione was having contractions this morning." whispered Remus so Fred and George wouldn't over hear. "It scared me out of my mind. Severus gave her a potion to stop them advancing."
He nodded and looked around the room. He knew Ginny was resting as well. Snape had told him that the baby was draining her magic and blood. He knew that Ginny and Snape's child would be powerful.
Molly sat lunch down on the long table and the Weasely family gathered at the table. The red head went up stairs to the girls room and gave them their lunch. She returned to the dinning room. Severus had told her that the girls had caught a cold. He had already given them a potion to help them get over it. They would need to stay in bed for the next few days. Molly nodded and thanked the Potions Master.
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Hermione turned her head when she heard sobs from her best friend in the next bed. She slowly got up from her bed and sat down next to Ginny. She pushed her red hair from her face. Ginny looked up at her best friend and blood ran down her cheeks. She couldn't cry tears anymore since she was a vampire. So her tears were now blood.
"Ginny what's wrong?" Hermione asked handing her tissue.
"I wish I could tell my mom about this. She's wanted grandchildren for a very long time. She would love to be apart of this with me." whispered Ginny.
Hermione sighed heavily. She knew Mrs. Weasely was too involved with Dumbledore's side of the war. It would be hard to make her see the Darker Shade of Light. The reason behind the war. She had been raised to believe in what ever the old man said.
"Gin, you know he's had your mom under mind control for far too long. Tom said since she was little. It's just like Lily in a way."
Ginny sniffed and nodded her head in agreement wishing it wasn't so. She played with the tissue for a moment. "What about my dad and my brothers. You know like Fred and George. They always lived in their own little world. Bill and Fleur. They must have figured it out. I mean Bill's a werewolf. He must have sensed the betrayal."
Hermione rubbed her stomach in thought. She felt it soon as she got her emotions under control. Her glassy/sliver eyes shined with hope. "I'll talk to Remus tonight."
Ginny sat up and threw her arms around her best friend's neck. She cried in relief soaking her shirt with blood. She pulled back. "Oh I'm sorry. I'm getting your shirt all bloody."
Hermione chuckled and said, "It's alright sweetheart. We're both an emotional wreak." She smiled at her cousin and laid back down.
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Bill stood in front of the girls door. He wanted to check on them since his mother told him they were sick. He was always close to Ginny. She was his little girl. He found himself responsible for her and looked out for her.
Bill knocked on the door and walked into the room when he heard the girls say, 'come in,' and walked into the room. He closed the door behind him with a soft click. He took out his wand silenced and locked the door. He stuck his wand inside his robes. He pulled up a chair in between the girls.
"Alright girls I know your not sick with colds. I can smell the babies you carry. Hermione I know our a werewolf by your eyes and the cub you carry. You're Remus's mate/wife." Hermione sat up and rested her back against the headboard. She nodded her head. Bill turned to his sister. "Ginny you have black eyes, cold skin and pale. I know you're a vampire. I've seen you cry blood. I know Severus is your mate/husband." Ginny sat up and rested against the headboard. She nodded her head.
"I'm sorry Bill it wasn't safe to tell you." whispered Ginny and angrily brushed the blood from her cheek.
"Because of Voldemort." he said without a second thought.
Hermione sighed and rubbed her stomach. She wanted so badly to tell him the truth. The true reason behind the war. Tom Riddle wasn't Voldemort. He wasn't real but, something that Dumbledore-dork made up to strike fear in those of the wizarding world.
"Bill have you sensed something of Dumbledore that has tricked you?" Hermione asked hoping for a yes. "Before you answer think about what your wolf smells each time he's around. Please. It's important."
He nodded and sat back and took a deep breath. He thought back throughout the years of his school. The loyalty of his mother to the wizard. Dumbledore always knew what was best for the family. The wolf feared that something bad would happen to his wife, Fleur and their five month old daughter Carrie.
Bill's eyes snapped open in shock. "Oh my God. It can't be true." The girls only nodded to conform his worse fear. "We're on the wrong side of this war." he said in awe and they nodded again.
"Now, I want you to talk with Fleur and than talk with our husbands. They will explain things to you. We want you to think long and hard of what they will tell you. Do not jump to any sudden conclusions." Hermione said seriously. "Our grandfather is making th-the most-" Hermione couldn't finish the sentence before she broke down into uncontrollable sobs.
The door opened and Remus walked into room and placed the charms back into place. He took his wife into his arms and held her close. He had sensed her emotions and came to calm her down. He looked at Bill and realized that the women had made him face the truth.
"Grandpa is sacrificing himself for our worlds survival. The prophecy must come no matter how hard the outcome must be." Remus whispered his voice cracking with emotion. "I advise you and Fleur to speak to Severus and he will tell you more. I must calm her down before her contractions return."
Bill nodded and silently left the room. He couldn't believe how he had been lied to. He wondered if that was reason behind Percy leaving the family. He had found out the truth behind the war. It was worth a shot. If he didn't truly believe them the worse thing they would do is erase his memory.
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Severus spent the last few days explaining the true reason behind the war to Bill and Fleur. They were both stunned at what was truly happening. When they sat back and actually thought about the reason. They made perfect sense. The couple decide to go to Malfoy Manor with the Lupin and the Snape family. They wanted to meet Tom and get his prospective in the war. Severus was pleased with the couple's understanding nature. He realized that was were Ginny had gotten that trait from. It was from her older brother.
Severus shook Bill's hand. He let out a small gasp at the coldness of his skin. Severus chuckled, "Sorry about that. Humans will never get use to touching the undead." Bill nodded and left the room with Fleur close behind.
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The holiday at Grimmauld Place was coming to close and the Order was to have a meeting before New Years. The members gathered around the long table. Dumbledore stood at the head of the table and waited for the last of the members to enter the room.
Severus stood in the shadows and watched his wife slowly eased herself into the chair next Hermione. Dumbledore just had to hold the meeting that evening. He had to magically enlarge her clothes to conceal her growing stomach. She had grown over the time they were there Hermione as well. The spy leaned against the wall and rolled his eyes. He looked at Minerva who rolled her eyes at the idea of the unnecessary meeting.
Albus called the meeting to order. "Severus was called to a death eater meeting a few weeks ago. He informed me that Voldemort is recruiting werewolves and vampires to his side of the war. We must get to them first before he gets too many. If he gets many it will cause much damage to the side of light."
"But how will do it?" Moody asked Albus.
He looked at Bill and said, "Bill will go and persuade the packs. Remus will be unable to since he is teaching at the moment."
Molly protested immediately that her son would go into something so dangerous. She put her foot down at the idea. Dumbledore told her he was best for the mission and she gave in to his plan.
Minerva smirked inwardly. Tom had the werewolves on his side for many years. It was priceless. Tom was well armed and ready for the war. While the coot was far from ready. A snort left her when he needed to get the giants on their side of the war. Tom had the creatures on his side already. She bit the inside of her jaw to stop the laughter that threaten to escape.
"Do you have something to add Minerva?" Albus asked. She only shook her head. She knew if she'd answer she'd bust out into a laughing fit. "Well, I believe that is it. Bill will leave on January 12th. This meeting is adjoined. I whish everyone a Happy New Year." The members left Number 12 Grimmauld Place.
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Tom walked down the marble stairs his snakelike appearance concealed by a glamour charm and his black robes blowing gracefully behind him. He smiled when he saw Minerva enter the entrance hall. She turned and faced the man and lowered her hood from her head.
"Minnie." He whispered and gently captured her lips with his own. She rested a hand on his chest. "I've missed you." he whispered against her lips and kissed her again.
Remus and Hermione walked into the hall surprised to find the couple in a lip lock. He quickly covered Severus mouth before he spoke breaking the sweet moment between the couple. The vampire licked the werewolf's hand causing him to quickly pull back. Severus smirked at him and cleared his throat.
Tom and Minerva pulled back and found the family watching the couple. Minerva blushed madly and buried her face into chest. He smiled and held her close to his chest. He kissed her forehead and they pulled out of the embrace.
"Oh my look at you two!" Tom said to Hermione and Ginny. He took both them into gentle embrace. "Now Severus why must you keep the things from me?" He asked and smirked at his grandson.
"We wanted to tell you person." Severus informed him.
"And you wait nearly two months to tell me. Why am I not surprised. You're just like your mother." he whispered and Bill, Fleur and Carrie entered the room. "And you've brought guests. It's wonderful to have you here." He smiled at them. "Harry, my dear boy. You've made it. Here's your father."
"Hi kid-o" James took his son into his arms. Bill's eyes widened in shock. "Yes. Yes. I know I'm dead. Oh my goodness look at you two!" He said with a wide smile. "What are we having?"
Remus smiled and rested his hands on his wife's stomach. "We're have a boy," he paused and continued, "and a girl."
"Twins!" Everyone said in shock. They had told no one.
"We're having a boy." answered Severus. He kissed her neck.
Narcissa and Luicus walked into the room followed by Draco. "Welcome to Malfoy Manor. I want you to make yourselves at home. I advise you not to go to the dungeons." Lucius told them. "We our reasons dear girl." He informed Fleur.
Hermione leaned over to her grandfather's ear. "We have wonderful guests down there. Don't we?"
Tom nodded his head. "I fear you may know them." He whispered eyeing the family. "Your parents co-workers Reed and Rita Davies." Hermione covered her mouth in shock. "I fear that it is true."
"They informed him of my parents. They're the spies for that damned man!"
They all introduced themselves to the small Weasely family. Bill greeted each with a shake of the hand and kissed Narcissa on the cheek.
"Easy my dear, but yes it's all true. We'll hold off the meeting until after the New Year. Now, come along dinner's ready." He told them changing the subject and Narcissa lead everyone into large dinning room.
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Nagini slithered into the large dinning room. It had a large long table with twelve chairs down it. A large chandelier hung in the middle and the floor was marble.
Tom chuckled when he saw baby Carrie watch Nagini. She reached out to snake and stroke it gently on the head. "Well I be. Carrie will be a snake charmer. She's not frightened of Nagini. Don't you worry Nagini is extremely gentle. She was great with Severus and Remus when they were little."
"Grandfather." Severus hissed not wanting to talk about his childhood.
Tom only smiled at his family. He took a hold of Minerva's hand and held it under the table throughout the entire dinner. It was surrounded by active conversation and laughter. Luicus and Narcissa were grateful all the company. The house wasn't so quiet as normal and it was nice for a change.
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Hermione slowly made her way down the stairs. She had spent the last few hours tossing and turning. She had already woken Remus twice. She decided to go to the library and read a good book.
She walked into the room and found Tom at the table hunched over several books. She smiled. He was always researching something new. He looked up and his red eyes made contact with her sliver eyes. He went to cover his snake like appearance but she stopped him from doing it.
"It doesn't matter what you look like. It wouldn't make me love you any less. I promise." Hermione said gently. She eased herself down into the empty chair across from him. She gasped when the baby kicked. "I'm fine. I promise."
"Remus told you were having early contractions. I'm just concerned for the three of you." Tom told her worryingly.
Hermione took his hand and he walked around the table. She gently laid it on her stomach. She pressed down and the babies kicked against his hand. He looked at her with gentle eyes.
Remus walked into the room and knelt down next to his wife. He took her hand and kissed it gently and his amber eyes shined with glee. He knew that his grandfather was grateful that he was able to see this in his life. If it's only for a short while.
"Come on Hermione, back to bed with you. Severus told you need to rest much as possible before you return to Hogwarts." Remus told his wife.
"Fine. Fine. I'm coming." and she rose from her seat with a heavy sigh.
Tom watched the couple leave the room with a smile. He had his family for a short while. He had the love of his childhood friend. He could see spending the rest of his life with. He couldn't do that to her to marry her only to make her a widow. It wouldn't be fair to her. He closed the books and turned in for the night.
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Tom took a deep breath and placed an extremely strong glamour charm. He walked into Minerva bedroom. He sat down on the edge of the bed. He quietly slipped in between the sheets. Minerva turned on her side and snuggled deep inside Tom's embrace. He kissed her bare shoulder and felt her smile against his chest.
Tom rolled her onto the mattress and laid above her supporting his weight with his arms. Minerva lowered his head and captured his lips with her own. He trailed hot butterfly kisses up and down her body. She arched her back at the gentle touches. She moaned when he slipped deep inside her womanhood.
Tom held her close and gently captured her lips. Their bodies shook with passion. He buried his face in her the crook of her neck and placed a gentle kiss on her pulse point. He pulled back and watched her come undone beneath him bringing him with her. They smiled at each other lovingly.
"Will you marry me?" Minerva asked. "I don't care for how long or how short. Just be mine for a short while." she looked at him with glassy eyes.
Tom looked at her for a few moments. He brushed some hair from her face. Minerva stared at him with pleading eyes.
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It's an evil cliff hanger!!!