Reconciliation
Hermione swallowed, trying to push back the tears that threatened to overwhelm her. For how many years had she wished her mother would accept her back into the family?
Why did it have to take a stupid Ministry law to make that happen?
Hermione quickly reached over and pulled her mother into a hug. Charlotte cooed between them and Hermione let her tears slowly trail down her cheeks.
"I'm…sorry, Hermione."
"Me too, Mum. Me too."
Hermione vaguely registered the sound of the bathroom door opening. A moment later, her bedroom door opened and closed.
Hermione clung tighter to her mother.