A/N: I should let you know that in this story, no one has died like the books say. Snape, Dumbledore and the rest are still alive and well in my little world.
Three days later, Hermione had calmed down enough and had enough time to think about her next move. She had decided that since the three main people she had been hiding from knew she was alive, she would resume her life as best as possible in the Wizarding world for Donovan's sake.
Hermione took a deep breath and stepped inside the floo, threw down the powder and called for Malfoy Manor. She arrived a few seconds later, almost sending Lucius to the floor from her sudden arrival.
"Sweet Marlin woman.. are you trying to kill me?" He asked as he released his desk.
Hermione grinned, "That's just a little more payback for telling Draco about Donovan."
"You're not going to hit me again are you?"
"No…you're safe." She said with a small laugh. She was actually excited about the idea of using magic again.
Lucius just stared at her, waiting for her to explain why she was there.
"I've decided to go back to my old life… but I need you to take me to Diagon Alley for a new wand and such."
Lucius smirked, "And what of Draco, Potter and Weasley?"
"Oh, they can still go fuck themselves." She replied smartly, "I really just want to go and visit Donovan so I can tell him about Draco before he hears about it from someone else."
Lucius nodded, he understood her irritation with the three boys but he also knew she was different then she once was and things were going to bit a bit difficult for them. He had started noticing a change in her when Donovan turned two. She had become… darker, more self serving then she had ever been before.
"Let me grab my robes and I will escort you." Lucius replied with a sigh, "Do you want me to come with you when you go see Donovan?"
Hermione shook her head, "It's something I need to do on my own."
Lucius stood from his chair, grabbed his robes and went into the floo with her, calling out Diagon Alley and disappearing into the green flames.
When they arrived, Hermione had to suck in a deep breath. She hadn't been here in years. Lucius had taken Donovan shopping for his supplies for school on a day he knew Draco, Ron and Harry were busy.
"Do you miss it?" He asked.
Hermione glanced around, looking at everything just like she had done when she was only eleven. The people, the smells, the stores – they all brought back memories that she had tried so hard to tuck away.
"It hasn't changed at all." She whispered
Lucius chuckled, "Are you ready to go and get your new wand?"
Hermione nodded, she was actually starting to feel a little nervous about this whole thing.
Three hours later, Hermione had bought a wand, an owl so she could send Donovan letters and a few books. She had received a lot of stares and a few gasps as people started to recognize her but she figured they were merely in shock that she was alive and walking with Lucius Malfoy, who had his hand on the small of her back.
They reached the apparation point, said their good-byes and went their separate directions. Hermione arrived at Hogwarts with a lump in her throat. She had not laid eyes on the place since she had staged her death and the fact that she was actually there again gave her a surreal feeling.
She stood at the gate and sent a patronus to Dumbledore, letting him know that she was there. It only took a few minutes before the White haired wizard appeared before her with a look of confusion and shock on his face.
"Ms. Granger?" he asked as he approached the nervous looking witch.
"Yes, Professor, It's Hermione." She replied with a tear in her eye, "I came to speak with you and to see my son."
Dumbledore opened the gate and gave Hermione an affectionate hug, "I had a feeling you were not dead. Come with me to my office so we can speak about this."
Hermione nodded and followed the man into the castle and up to his office. He motioned for her to take a seat and sat in his normal chair behind his desk. He looked at her deeply for a few minutes before asking her one simple question.
"Why?"
Hermione looked down at her folded hands and whispered, "I lost everything" she muttered, " And I was pregnant by Draco who had only dated me because of a bet."
"Is Donovan your son?" He asked, already knowing he was right.
"Yes, he is my son." She replied quietly, "I actually came here to tell him about Draco now that he, Harry and Ron know that I'm alive – I'd rather tell him in person before he hears it from someone else."
Dumbledore nodded but he still had questions.
"How did you do it? Who helped you?"
Hermione grinned, "Lucius Malfoy helped me stage the entire thing. He changed my identity, hid my magical signature and pretty much helped me raise Donovan in order to save the Malfoy reputation."
"And id he alright with you coming back?"
Hermione nodded, "He is the one who told Draco about me in the first place… He is ready for Donovan to take his name as Malfoy."
"Well, Ms. Granger, Welcome back." He said with a large smile, "And I will send for Donovan so that you can speak with him in private."
"Thank you Professor."
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Ten minutes later, Donovan met Hermione outside of Dumbledores office.
"Mum? What are you doing here?" he asked with confusion.
Hermione smiled and wrapped Donovan in a hug, "I need to speak with you and a letter just wont do it. Come take a walk with me to the lake."
Donovan nodded and laced his hand into his mothers as she let him out to the lake. Once they reached the trees, Hermione sat down on the grass and told Donovan to sit down with her.
" Is Grandpa Malfoy alright?" he asked suddenly, fearing the worst.
"Grandpa is fine … I just needed to talk to you about your father."
Donovan frowned, "I thought you said my dad wasn't a nice guy?"
Hermione decided honesty would be the best approach in this situation and she knew Donovan could handle it. He was more mature for his age then most eleven year olds.
"Your father and I had a falling out before I knew I was going to have you. He did something that was mean and I left in order to protect you and me." Hermione paused for a minute to collect her thoughts.
"Donovan, Your fathers name is Draco Malfoy and he is Grandpa Malfoys son. I didn't tell your dad about you but your Grandfather decided it was time you and Draco knew about each other."
"Is he still mean?" Donovan asked
"I don't know for sure, but I think he has grown up and not like he was when he was younger."
"Is this why you told me not to tell anyone your real name?" Donovan asked.
"Yes it is… I didn't want anyone to know I was still around and if my name had been mentioned I would have been found out."
"I should also tell you that your father is probably going to want to get to know you… I will leave the choice up to you but I think it would be good for you to know him."
"What about you? Do you want to know him again."
She wrapped her arm around him, "For your sake I think I will talk to him should you decided you want to know him."
"I-I think I do want to see him." Donovan stated in a whisper.
"Then I will talk to Grandpa Malfoy so that you two can meet each other."
Donovan grinned and gave Hermione a big hug, "Don't worry mum, I'll beat him up if he is mean to you again."
All she could do was laugh and give her mighty protector a big hug in return.