Title: A Defense Problem

Rating: M

Summary: Takes place during Harry's third year. There's an accident during Defense Against the Dark Arts that causes Hermione to become pregnant with Remus child. How in the name of Merlin did this happen and why is Snape laughing.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of Rowling's characters and I'm making no money.

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A/N: Once again, would like to thank you for your reviews. They have been such a joy in reading.

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Chapter 5: Christmas Break

Hermione, personally, was glad when the term ended. Most everyone was going home except for Harry and the Weasley's. Her morning sickness continued but Madam Pomfrey told her that it should be over by time term began again.

"Good, because I'm starting to get tired of drinking this potion," Hermione told her.

Madam Pomfrey said nothing, which she was glad about.

Soon the halls were empty and a peace fell upon the castle that made Hermione wish that it was like this all the time. She didn't see much of Lupin since she had a talk with him and she hoped that she would see him during Christmas. They had a lot of things to get done and only nearly six months left to do them.

"I hope that you're not going to go back to Hogsmead when term begins," Hermione asked Harry.

"No, not after what happened," Harry said.

"I know that it was difficult for you to hear," Hermione said, "And I would personally want revenge myself."

"No, you don't know how I feel," Harry snapped and he left the common room.

"Great going, Hermione," Ron said.

Hermione sighed and closed her book. She later on told McGonagall about what happened, minus the fact that Harry had gone into Hogsmead without permission.

"He needs to think clearly," she said, "Nothing is going to get done if he keeps on flying off the handle like that."

"I know," Hermione said, "Mum and dad told me that if you rush in on things then someone ends up getting hurt."

"That I'll agree with them on," she said, "He needs to allow the Ministry to catch him."

"I'm afraid that he won't."

"Then he's a fool," McGonagall said.

Hermione let Harry cool off over the next several days. She wasn't about to give up on him just because she believed that he was going to get himself killed if he tried anything else. Ron was not as mad as Harry was but she kept her mouth shut. She had other important things to think about and they weren't centered on Harry.

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"So what did Madam Bones say?" Remus asked when Dumbledore had come back from the Ministry.

Dumbledore sat down and looked at his friend, saying, "She wants us to find out who stole the sample and have them arrested. They will be force to pay half of their fortune to both you and Hermione."

"Even though I'm a werewolf," Remus pointed out.

"She believes me when I told her that you had no hand in it," Dumbledore said, "So I'm taking her permission and using it."

"What is your plan?" Remus asked.

"Give me time and I'll come up with one," Dumbledore told him, "I'm going to also have to move carefully if I want this thing to work."

Remus said nothing.

Snape came around with the usual Wolfbane and he drank it at once. He really hated the taste but it beat tearing people up. He shuttered to think of what he could do to Hermione. Later that night he was eating dinner when he thought he heard someone knocking on his door.

"Enter," he called out.

The door opened and in walked someone that made Remus's blood boil. Standing there, wearing prison robes, was Sirius Black.

"Hello, Moody."

"YOU!" Remus bellowed and he launched at him, his wand forgotten.

He knocked him to the ground and started to hit him wherever he could.

"Remus, stop it," Sirius said.

"You traitor, you filthy traitor," Remus snarled.

"I didn't do it," Sirius said, "I didn't betray Lily and James Potter."

"Like I believe that," he said.

"Stop it, Remus, before you knock me out," Sirius said, "And then you'll never find out the truth."

Remus gave him one last hit and then stood up.

"Make it quick before I call Dumbledore in here," Remus demanded.

"We changed, Remus," Sirius said, "Peter Pettigrew was the Potter's Secret Keeper."

"And why would they change?" Remus asked.

"Because I told them to," Sirius answered, "Look, you don't have to believe me but it's the truth. They died because I had them change from me to Peter. I had no idea the little rat was really working for Voldemort. Remus, he's been living as Ron's rat and Potter is in grave danger."

Remus didn't believe him but he said, "I'm getting Dumbledore."

"And why?" Sirius asked.

"Because you won't be able to fool him," Remus told him.

Sirius sighed and nodded. Remus fired called Dumbledore, telling him that he needed to see him.

Three hours later Madam Bones left Remus's office, shaking her head. Kingsley and Moody were with him and she said, "I want you to search every place a rat could be, Alister, I want Peter found and kissed by the end of this week."

"Yes, ma'am," Kingsley said.

"Well I must say that this has been one exciting night," Sirius said, "So what is this about babies?"

Remus groaned and Sirius laughed.

"We are trying to figure out who stole the sample from Severus cauldron," Dumbledore said.

"How do you know that it wasn't Snivl-."

"Don't use that word here," Remus cut in.

"Okay, sorry," he said, "So how do you know that it wasn't Snape?"

"Because he wouldn't do something like that," Remus said, "And Dumbledore monitors everyone. Also, Severus has been busy brewing my potion; he doesn't leave the lab until it's done."

"And he's not sick," Dumbledore said. "Someone else did and they are going to pay."

"Well if the sweet tart wants to use my house then she can."

"Oh and have you pawing her, I don't think so," Remus said.

"Ooh, does someone like the girl that he got pregnant?" Sirius taunted.

Remus growled at him.

"That's enough, Sirius," Dumbledore said, "Until Peter is caught you can't be seen out. Harry already wants to kill you."

Sirius nodded and thankfully remained silent.

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