Title: A Defense Problem

Rating: T

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. If I haven't opened the e-mail containing your vote I will do that and change it for the next chapter.

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Chapter 7: Returning To Lessons

Harry was still in a bad mood with Hermione for the rest of the Christmas break. Hermione knew that she was doing this for his own good but he just wouldn't see it that way. The only person that was willing to talk to her about the broom was Ginny.

"He'll get over it," Ginny said, "He knows that you care about his safety, he just wants to win the next match."

"I think the only reason why he wants to win the next match because it's with Ravenclaw."

Hermione had noticed how Harry acted when Cho Chang passed by. He had a crush on her, big time.

"Can't stand Chang," Ginny said, "What right does she think to walk around, enticing young wizards."

"You still have a crush on Harry, don't you," Hermione said.

"You better believe it," Ginny said.

Hermione sighed and said, "I guess I'm not the only one that's having trouble."

"Getting off the topic of Harry and what's going on with him, have you found out who put that bottle in your bag."

"No, and it's really getting on my nerves," Hermione said, "I mean, how hard is it to find out who did it?"

"What I'm wondering is who hates you enough to do that?" Ginny asked.

"Malfoy," Hermione answered.

"Which one?" Ginny asked.

"Doesn't matter," Hermione answered.

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"It has to be Malfoy," Remus said.

"Which one?" Dumbledore asked.

"Doesn't matter," Remus answered.

"I think that it does," Dumbledore said, "I'm not about to go to Madam Bones and tell her that you think that Lucius or Draco did this."

Remus gave him a glaring look and McGonagall said, "I agree, we have to be very careful."

"What is Severus doing right now?" Remus asked. "Is he even thinking about how to keep me from being labeled a child molester?"

"Remus, we know that your not," Dumbledore told him.

Remus snorted and said, "Tell that to people."

"And I'll defend you," Dumbledore told him, trying to assure him that everything would be alright. "Look, Miss Granger doesn't care about you being a werewolf and she's never called you that horrible term. Don't beat yourself over it."

"But how can I just forget that she's carrying my children?"

"You can't but you can give them the best life possible, which happens to include Miss Granger."

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Hermione, personally, was glad when term began again. Being nearly three months along she could now feel some kind of movement. Professor Flitwick had extended her skirt waistband a little so that she wouldn't feel like she was wearing something that was a little bit too small. She sat down at the Gryffindor table and saw a note waiting on her. She opened it and read:

Miss Granger,

Report to my office when you're done eating.

Professor M. McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

"Why does she want to talk to you?" Ginny asked.

"I don't know but I guess I'll find out when I'm done," Hermione told her and she started back on her food.

"Let's hope its good," Ginny said, and then started on her food.

When Hermione was finished she gathered her things and headed for Professor McGonagall's office. She had only been there, once, when she got her Time Turner. Personally she wondered what she might have done to warrant a trip to her Head of House's office. When she arrived she knocked on the door and waited.

"Enter, Miss Granger," McGonagall said and Hermione opened the door and saw not only McGonagall but Dumbledore as well.

"You wanted to see me," Hermione said.

"Please, sit down," Dumbledore said and she sat down in one of two seats in-front of her desk.

"Miss Granger, now that you're nearly three months along the Headmaster has decided that it's about time that you drop classes that could be damaging to your children and yourself. Time travel can hurt them and we don't want that."

Hermione stared at her but said nothing.

"Therefore you're dropping Charms, Transfiguration, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Divination, Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, Arthmancy, and Potions."

"But most of them are required courses," Hermione said, "I would have to repeat my third year."

"I know how you feel but we can't afford you to take that risk," Dumbledore said, "You can still read the books but right now the only classes that I want you to be taking are History of Magic, Muggle Studies, and Astronomy."

Hermione hated this, she hated her body, and she hated the person that put her in this situation.

"You will be allowed to stay at Hogwarts over the summer due to the fact that your parents might cause you to have more problems. Now during your next year at Hogwarts a house elf will take care of your children while you're in classes. You'll be able to return to a full class schedule when you're back to normal."

"Fine," Hermione said.

"I need the time turner, Miss Granger," McGonagall said and Hermione took it off and handed it to her.

"Enjoy your time off, Miss Granger," Dumbledore said, "Indulge yourself with the Library and maybe a nice box of chocolates."

Hermione would need chocolate ice cream for this.

When she told Ginny about what happened Ginny shook her head, but said, "I wouldn't be surprised if you were told that you can't take those classes. So what are you going to do?"

"Complain about turning into a fat cow," Hermione answered.

"You're not a fat cow," Ginny told her.

"Thanks for lying," Hermione said.

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