Everyone was chatting and talking in the kitchen when they saw the door open and saw Albus and Minerva enter followed closely by both Harry and Hermione they watched Albus sit first then watched as Minerva sat to his left making Hermione sit on her right and placing Harry on Hermione's left and they were holding hands which shocked some, but they soon relaxed when they saw Minerva hold Hermione's other hand but then that turned from relaxed to concern ''Hermione are you ok you're looking a little pale?''
Hermione tried to smile but it came out as a grimace when she replied she noticed that her voice was a little shaky ''No to be honest I am not ok. But I will be, I hope'' the last part was said under her breath but with Remus being a werewolf his hearing was sensitive and he had picked up on it
Albus cleared his throat as he stood up immediately stopping anymore questions ''Everyone I have some great but also sad news that has come to my attention. However both Minerva and I have spoken with Hermione and Harry and came up with a solution she will explain everything to you in a moment, but I warn you now you will keep an open mind, listen and wait until all the facts have been said and wait until she is finished fully'' he said sternly ''The good news is we will be having two more guests joining us they will be living here permanently along with Hermione and Harry, since a mother should be with her children''
He saw some look shocked as they looked at Hermione ''Yes you have guessed right Hermione is the mother of twins a boy Matthew and a girl Lyra they are six and will be turning seven on the 28th of December.'' he motioned for Hermione to carry on
Hermione took a deep breath ''Ok I guess I should tell you how I came to have two beautiful amazing children'' she closed her eyes and opened them again. ''At the end of my second year just three weeks before I would be entering my third year I was taken by four men, I believe one or all of them were Wizards the reason I suspect this would be because I couldn't' move it was like I was in a body bind but there were no ropes around my hands I was blindfolded as well.''
She felt both Minerva and Harry squeeze her hand ''They took me to an abandoned warehouse and held me prisoner for a whole day and night, during that time I was constantly r..raped and beaten, it carried on most of the night with each of the men taking a turn. By the end of it and the next morning they dumped me on a pavement not far from a busy road, I was in and out of consciousness I was that badly beaten and bruised that I was lucky to have survived with all the broken bones and damage that was done to me. Luckily a couple came across me and called for an ambulance which took me straight to the hospital.''
Harry could see her struggling ''Come on Mione, they will understand the sooner you say the sooner we can stop, I promise''
Hermione looked at Harry and nodded ''The hospital cleared me up and fixed what they could when I got home with my parents I decided to speed the process up I used my magic. I know it was dangerous and I could have gotten into big trouble but it was only two weeks before I was due to return back to Hogwarts. I never spoke of it to anyone other than my parents that was when they told me to call Harry and have him over hoping it would cheer me up a little it did, the Dursely's were pleased to be speaking with my parents as they are well known Dentists and popular everyone wants to go with their practice and my parents used that to their advantage by offering Dursely a free check up and treatment as a one off he was eager to allow Harry to leave with us, my parents loved Harry and looked after him, it was a few days before we were due to head to the Burrow that I felt sick and broke down spilling it all to Harry. I knew I could be pregnant and that terrified me but I also knew if I was then I couldn't' get rid of it, as far as I was concerned they were innocent and I broke down I mean if I was what was I supposed to do I was just thirteen''
Hermione had tears in her eyes now but carried on ''I mean Voldemort wanted Harry dead along with me and Ron not forgetting his little followers we were in the middle of a bloody war!. But Harry told me to calm down he told me he would help me and we would cross that bridge when we came to it, I bought a pregnancy test from the shop before heading to the Burrow once there I took the test it confirmed I was pregnant, Harry was great he was there with me every step of the way, he was there for the birth as well, he is there Godfather and they love him just as much as he loves them.''
Hermione smiled a little ''I read up on charms and learnt a few that would protect the bump I used a projection charm that would make me look normal and a mild shield charm encase someone hexed me or cursed me during lessons, Luckily my due date was to be after Christmas so I would be home for the holidays, that's when Harry came to stay so he could be with me plus I was expected to be early rather than on time since I was carrying twins. Harry have been in there lives ever since, he has spent time with us when ever he could without raising suspicion of course.''
Albus cleared his throat again ''However this is not all Hermione has to deal with, she has to deal with her daughters illness, I will allow Harry explain it to you, and perhaps you will understand a bit better''
''Lyra was diagnosed with cancer at the age of three she has been going through treatment known as Chemotherapy and Radio therapy in the hopes that it will kill the cancer inside of her, there is no success just yet, the treatment has caused her to become frail and weak but she hasn't just got cancer she also has heart problems, her heart isn't working properly she is in need of a heart transplant she has been on a waiting list for years and none have been found. Without it and with the pressure of the chemo and Radio therapy she is receiving she will d...die, she has regular appointments, if she was in resubmission which is where the cancer is killed there would be more chance of her heart lasting but with all the treatment it has put more stress and problems on the heart thereby making her weaker.''
He closed his eyes before continuing ''Lyra is still bubbly, happy and a brilliant little girl she has not let it beat her yet she is strong like Mione and stubborn she is a fighter if she hadn't been she would have passed away long ago. she gets tired more than usual and can't play for long she is on pain potions Mione gives them to her if she doesn't have them she will be in pain terrible pain the pain is worse than the Cruciatus so as you can imagine what she must be like with out the potion she would suffer like it everyday without a fail, she also has her bad days where she is bed bound that is mostly after her treatments. Mione didn't want to tell any of you encase you hated her or were disgusted with her.''
He opened his eyes and his green eyes were shining with tears ''That is why Albus, Minerva and myself have persuaded Hermione to bring them here to live she should be with them all the time she has risked and sacrificed more than anyone in this room she deserves to be with them children everyday especially little Lyra'' Harry sat down and grabbed Hermione's hand.
Albus stood again ''When the children come to stay I will not have them under any pressure or stress it is not good for Lyra and I feel I should tell you that Harry has made it clear should any of you make things hard on the children he will throw you out he has said that this is both his, Hermione and his god children's house do not give him a reason to do so and Hermione could do with your support and help not making things harder than they already are. Matthew and Lyra are magical, and powerful too, Hermione told us they started doing wandless magic at just one years old so she placed a magic suppressor on them until she could teach them to control it which they have, Matthew will attend Hogwarts when he is elven, However Lyra will not it is very likely she will be with us by then.''
Harry grabbed Hermione and was comforting her the best he could it hurt him to know that his beautiful god daughter wouldn't see Hogwarts nor experience it he felt his heart rip every time so he knew how Hermione was feeling. He held her while she cried into his chest ''Shhh, it's going to be ok, you'll see we will make it fun for her, we can let her experience it as much we can.''
Everybody was sitting in shock the women had tears pouring down their cheeks as did Remus the others were misty eyed and trying to hold back there tears when Remus spoke ''Hermione, I could never hate you nor am I disgusted with you, none of us are, you are a brave strong young woman, to go through all you have and still turn out like you have a brilliant mother from what Harry says and to go through that much at just thirteen many adult witches would run and give up had something like this happened they wouldn't have kept going, you chose to care for the children that came from an awful crime not many would do that, you are very mature so no I do not hate you I am proud of you and wish I could be as strong as you'' he said smiling at her.
And then his smile fell ''I'm sorry, so, so sorry Hermione I just realised you was pregnant when you came to rescue Sirius and chased by m...me I could have killed you or the baby but I want you to know you have my support no matter what''
Hermione looked up ''It wasn't your fault I took the risks I knew there was a chance we were in a war it was dangerous times it couldn't be helped and you couldn't help changing you forgot your potion because you were worried about S...Sirius but your support means a lot to me and I'm glad you don't hate me''
Tonks had tears pouring down her cheeks and rushed to Hermione pulling her in for a hug ''Wowcher Mione, you could have told me, I would have helped you no matter what and I don't' hate you nor am I disgusted with you, It wasn't your fault none of this was your fault like Remus said you risked your life knowing you could leave those children orphans now you don't' have to go through this alone'' she pulled back and smirked ''And I cant wait to meet these children it is going to be awesome''
Hermione gave a watery laugh ''Thanks Tonks as for the kids I'm sure you will be eating those words they are hard work and Matthew is quite the little prankster and they are both energetic Matthew loves Quidditch and even flies thanks to Harry'' she said glaring at him.
Harry shrugged ''Hey not my fault kids got taste and a wicked flyer''
Tonks laughed and went to sit back next to Remus
Hermione looked up and thanked both Remus and Tonks for their support when she was interrupted by Molly
Molly couldn't believe what Hermione had been through she saw Hermione as a daughter she loved Hermione. It broke her heart and she was going through every mothers worse nightmare no mother should have to watch her daughter or son die ''Hermione Granger I could never hate you I love you like one of my own. Arthur feels the same as do the rest of us along with the others here so you have nothing to worry about, so when will they be arriving? We must have a celebration for them a welcome home party all magical of course and we could get them cake'' Molly was excited
Hermione chuckled ''They would like that Molly and we...'' however Hermione never got to finish speaking for Ronald erupted she knew it was to good to be true. She blanched when she saw the hate and anger shining in his blue eyes.
Ron was angry he listened to everything and felt his temper worsen how dare she! This wasn't supposed to happen she is mine she was supposed to marry me, look after the house, cook, clean and care for my children like all good Housewives should Ron stood up his face as red as his hair as he looked at Hermione across the table. ''YOU WHORE! Do you honestly expect us to by some sob story because you wont admit that you are just a no good slapper who couldn't' keep her legs shut'' Ron spat he was getting louder and louder as he shouted at her some more ''I BET THEY ARE HARRY'S YOU ARE AWFULLY CLOSE THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN THE PERFECT COVER FOR IT. YOU SHOULD HAVE GIVEN THE BRATS UP OR HAD THEM ADOPTED IF NEED BE YOU ARE A SHIT MOTHER WHAT MOTHER DITCHES HER KIDS AND ONLY SEES THEM ON HOLIDAYS!''
Hermione had tears pouring from her eyes ''Ron, please you don't...''
Ron chuckled ''Your supposed to be the brightest witch and yet you can't even cure your brat. This is Karma you should have got rid of them.'' Ron said nastily ignoring everyone ''So clearly you are a shit mother this must be your punishment for being such a SLUT!'' he watched as Hermione slowly stood up and gulped he realised he had gone to far but he stood his ground it's not like she could hex him or curse him not with everyone here to witness it.
Hermione looked on in shock as Ron her supposedly best friend accused her of being a bad mother and a slut who can't keep her legs shut. It hurt her more than she wanted to admit she knew he would explode and act childish but to drag her kids into this was the wrong thing and a big mistake. Hermione slowly stood up she placed both hands on the table in front of her and leaned over the look she gave him made everyone shiver as she spoke in a low menacing tone that made everyone shiver again ''DONT you ever, bring my kids into your petty tantrums again, do you think I don't' know that this is my fault? I know it is my fault that my daughter is dying I do not need you nor anyone else to tell me that RONALD BILLIUS WEASLEY!, Yes I am being punished I know that why I don't' know. But soon well most likely I will be burying my little girl so you can throw a fit and call me what ever you like but you do NOT bring my kids into this nor bad mouth them.''
Hermione's magic was picking up now and things were beginning to rattle and shake as she continued getting louder and louder ''Those children are not Harry's he is my brother it is wrong he is there Godfather and Uncle I was raped I do not lie I NEVER LIE. THAT WOULD BE LIKE YOU SLEEPING WITH GINNY. ANY ONE CAN SEE THAT HARRY AND I ARE SIBLINGS NOT LOVERS! AND AS FOR A CURE THERE ISN'T ONE. I HAVE TRIED EVER SINCE I FOUND OUT ABOUT IT, BUT I WAS ALSO KEEPING YOUR SORRY ARSE ALIVE SINCE YOU WERE USELESS AND COULDNT' STAND HARD WORK, SO FOR EVERYTIME I WAS HELPING YOU I WAS WASTING TIME ON FINIDING A CURE. THERE IS MORE CHANCE OF DEVLOPING A LYCANTHROPY CURE BEFORE FINDING ONE FOR CANCER IT CAN'T BE DONE ALL SHE CAN DO IS HAVE TREATMENT MUGGLE TREATMENT AND HOPE IT WORKS SOMETIMES IT DOES AND SOMETIMES IT DOSEN'T AND MY DAUGHTER HAS A HEART CONDITION AS WELL. SO I AM SUFFERING ENOUGH THANK YOU I DO NOT NEED YOU MAKING MY LIFE ANY HARDER''
Hermione was angry but also crying and was speaking a little quieter now ''My baby Ron my little girl, my beautiful innocent little girl is dying and there is nothing I can do but watch and wait for her to close her eyes and stop breathing. All I can do is keep her dosed up on pain potions every day until she dies she is just six years old Ronald how would you feel if Ginny was dying? And you tried to find a cure to help her but there Wasn't one and you knew she was going to die how would you feel, try thinking about that imagine what I told you happening to Ginny and then you will see how I feel''
Ron tried to interrupt but Hermione was still talking
''My daughter will never get to attend Hogwarts, never use a wand, never join the Quidditch team like she wants too she will not be here by her eleventh birthday Ronald nor will she be sorted into a house, think how my son will cope, not having his twin sister around she is a part of him they finish each others sentences there like Fred and George they are one person they share a soul a bond no one will have unless you're a twin he can feel it Ron, he knows she is dying he says he feels empty not just that but my son is an empath I realised early on when his powers manifested he can feel her he is just six Ronald he shouldn't have to lose his sister he will never be the same again how is he to cope? Imagine that Ginny, Fred or even George was sick and in pain what would you do.''
Hermione was angry again and shouting louder this time ''So i will tell you this once DON'T you ever INSULT MY KIDS AGAIN, BECUASE I AM NOT AFFRAID TO HEX YOU RONALD AND I KNOW HOW TO USE A WAND MARIETTA EDGECOMBE IS PROOF OF THAT''
Ron shook his head of the thoughts of his brothers or sister being sick or in pain he was a little scared he knew she was wicked with a wand and very creative but he couldn't' keep his mouth shut he was jealous ''Come on Mione tell the truth your lying jut admit it, you failed your kids and your brat of a daughter, you were not raped and admit that you and Harry were just shagging then perhaps I can forgive you since you belong to me''
Hermione shook her head in anger she couldn't' believe it Hermione's magic picked up and became even stronger her hair was blowing there was a warm air surrounding her yes her magic was pouring off her everyone could feel their hair stand on end with the power of her magic they could tell she was angry
''Mione, calm down you need to calm down'' he glared at Ron ''SHUT UP RON AND SIT DOWN, I THINK YOU'VE SAID ENOUGH TRY GRWOING UP!'' Harry shouted at him his eyes were a dark green from anger.