Hermione felt heard her alarm go off she groaned as she opened her eyes and sat up. Her mind was a blur for a moment until it all came rushing back to her she remembered why her limbs were aching she had been attacked by someone wanting revenge for her killing of Dolohov.
She sighed and then jumped up she needed to get ready she had her exam in just over an hour, she would have to head down to take her Transfiguration one first so she went to the bathroom had a quick shower got herself dressed, took her muscle relaxing potion that she had been given by the mediwitch she sniffed it first out of habit before she would drink it.
Once Hermione was done she made it out of her bedroom and to the living area she decided to have a quick brush up of her transfiguration and Potions, she cast a tempus spell to see what the time was it was only six thirty her exam wasn't until quarter to eight so she had time to do some studying and maybe manage some toast.
Hermione was halfway into her studying when she saw a mug of coffee and a plate with a peace of toast on placed in front of her she looked up and smiled ''Thank you, but I'm not sure I could eat''
Becky shook her head ''You got to eat, or I'll take your Coffee away''
Hermione smiled in thanks ''Ok fine you win''
Hermione placed her books down and spread some strawberry jam on to her toast before taking a bite ''So what are you doing up this early anyway''
She looked at her friends eyes and knew that it was either from a nightmare or guilt ''Rebecca Louise Parker, was it a nightmare or guilt having you up at this time. Because you have nothing to feel guilty about it is I who should be guilty it's my fault you are having nightmares about the attack''
Becky shook her head ''No i have had a nightmare but it isn't' all the reason I'm up, first I'm up to wish you luck, I'm hungry because we didn't' eat yesterday and it wasn't' your fault if I'm not allowed to feel guilt then neither can you''
Hermione looked into her friends eyes to see if she was being truthful and when she looked she couldn't' see any lies behind them so nodded ''Fine, I'll try, and thank you for the luck I'm going to need it'' she smiled ''And i am sorry for having us skip tea last night''
Becky smiled ''No problems it was that nutters fault not ours, and you don't need luck you'll smash it I know you will, just think anyway one more day and you not only Graduate with two Mastery's and top of the Uni but you get to see your kids''
Hermione beamed at that but her smile soon fell ''I know, but I really do hope I am doing the right thing bringing them to our world, i mean look what happened''
''Yes but Harry even said the others have gone into hiding, and this guy who thought he would attack you clearly has no experience''
Hermione nodded slowly and continued to eat her toast and drink her coffee, and chat with her friend until she was done and went back to her books she watched as Becky got her book out also and smiled.
Hermione was so engrossed with her studying that she had to be shaken before she snapped out of her studies ''What''
Becky grinned ''You might want to make your way down to the hall I don't' think the examiner coming for you will be impressed if your late''
Hermione jumped up it was half past seven already ''Whoa that went quick''
Becky chuckled ''Yes well when your with books nothing can distract you, now go''
Hermione smiled and hugged her friend before grabbing her wand and heading for the main hall where her exam would take place as she got closer she could feel her nerves building she was worried she might do something wrong.
Hermione took a deep breath and entered the hall she would be alone doing this test she saw three people two men and a woman waiting for her with a smile.
''Hermione, Granger it's is a pleasure to meet you, i hope you are well after Yesterdays events''
Hermione shook the mans hand and tried not to roll her eyes ''Yes, well it's nothing i'm not used to as im sure you are aware Mr...''
''Cape''
''Mr Cape'' she said politely
''OK Miss Granger, first you have the first part of the written exam then we'll have a break and you'll do the second part then on to the practical is this ok''
Hermione smiled and nodded she walked over to the table where her exam paper was she waited for them to give her the clear and she had begun.
Back at Grimmauld place people were waking up and sitting in the kitchen. Harry was the first one up and in the kitchen he hadn't slept because every time he closed his eyes he could see Hermione being tortured and lying there all helpless he sighed and placed his head on his arms at the kitchen table he was the first one in. Until he heard Severus walk in he lift his head up and nodded to him and received a nod back
''Your up early I thought you would have been up later''
Harry shook his head ''Didn't sleep, i couldn't' every time i closed my eyes i...'' he shook his head to rid him of the memories
Severus nodded he wouldn't' admit it but he slept worse than he usually would because instead of his usual nightmares they too were all about Hermione which surprised him ''I understand''
Harry nodded ''Kreacher''
''Yes Master''
''Can i have a mug of coffee for Severus and a Tea for myself, and then would you make some breakfast for everyone it would be nice if Molly can get a break''
''Yes Master'' Kreacher was gone and back in moments with a mug of coffee and mug of tea before he began on the breakfast.
Severus thanked the elf and Harry and took a mouthful of his coffee ''I wonder how Hermione is coping with her exam this morning''
Harry chuckled ''She will have got up early, did some studying on both subjects before going for her exam and on the way down she will panic''
Severus chuckled because he had seen first hand after teaching her for so long what she could be like
Soon enough they were joined by Remus, Tonks, Arthur, Ron and Ginny much to Harry's surprise and Remus's suspicion when Molly looked shocked ''Oh breakfast is done''
Harry smiled ''I had Kreacher make it so you could have a break he made me and Severus a cup of coffee and Tea''
''Oh well thank you Harry''
Ron was the first to speak ''Have you had an owl from Mione or anything to see how she is''
Harry shook his head ''Nope, she will be busy with exams I'm sure she'll send one when she's finished''
Ron nodded and began putting food on to his plate he was starving
Ginny sat next to Harry and placed her hand on his shoulder and smiled ''Mione will be ok Harry, she's a fighter I know your worried but there's no need to be''
Harry smiled at Ginny ''Err thanks Ginny and yes I know she is a fighter that's where my little princess gets it from''
''Princess?''
''Oh Lyra she's her Uncle Harry's Princess, and Matthews my little buddy''
Ginny smiled ''That's nice'' although on the inside she was trying to hide the jealousy she turned and placed some bacon, sausage, egg and toast on to her plate and poured herself a glass of Pumpkin Juice she offered to poor Harry some but he told her no so she focussed on her own breakfast
Remus frowned when he saw Ginny offer to poor Harry a drink he couldn't help but wonder when she would try to slip the love potions or if she will because she seemed to have changed and that made him nervous perhaps he could speak to Severus and have him skim her mind he knew he could get into trouble for it but he thought Severus would have done it plenty of times.
And he thought that Ginny and Ron wouldn't' have a clue that they were being invaded. He did feel bad a bit but he had to protect both Harry and Hermione and by extension those two innocent children he would watch a little closer and then perhaps explain his concerns to the Potion's Master.
''Hey Harry what time are those people coming again?''
''Oh between ten and three I have already made it plotable and visible to Muggles but we can use magic since Albus made wards around the place to allow us to use it without Muggles seeing of course we can't use any when they come here or have Kreacher do anything''
Remus nodded ''I'm sure we can manage no magic while there are Muggles here''
Harry nodded he couldn't' wait for the Burrow to be finished he wanted his house empty he wanted a proper home now since he had a family ''Oh Molly I forgot how's the Burrow coming along''
Molly gave a huge smile ''It should be done after Christmas or the by the day after New Year the builders told Arthur the other day''
Harry smiled he had given money to get the place repaired he smiled it was great news he would soon have an empty house, they would be having a new Year Party here but then after that he would have an empty house, well the only people living here with them and the kids will be Severus, Remus and Tonks but that wasn't' a problem.
He would have had Ron live with them at one point but he had ruined it when he spoke to Hermione like he did and he still didn't trust Ron, besides he would be returning to Hogwarts. Harry couldn't' help but smirk he was still sporting the hex Hermione cast at him.
Severus raised an eyebrow when he caught Harry looking at Weasley and smirking ''What are you smirking at Harry''
''Oh nothing I was just thinking about how great the new year is going to be and I couldn't' help but think about Ron and his look attending Hogwarts'' He saw Ron look at him confused and smiled ''Sorry Ron but I can't help it Mione really did so a good job but at least you only have another three and a half weeks left''
Ron grimaced he hadn't forgotten that he would be made the laughing stock of the school when he returned ''Yeah i guess''
Just then Harry heard his mobile ring he frowned and picked it up ''Hello''
''Harry, I know Hermione is in her exams at the moment, but Lyra took a turn for the worst early hours this morning and were at the hospital now, Matthew is with our neighbour and will need to be taken to school, would you be able to do it I know your busy but I don't' want to worry Hermione''
''Oh my god what's wrong with her what's happened''
''H...her heart beat was irregular and she was throwing up constantly with some blood so we took her in they are doing tests at the moment there saying it's nothing serious or life threatening but were not sure when we'll be back''
Harry was shaking as he listened to Hermione's father ''Y..yeah I'll head over now and take him, and then I'll call in to see her''
''Thanks son, do you think we should tell Hermione''
Harry frowned ''No, I'll wait till she's out of exams give her a chance to do them and then I'll tell her, obviously Lyra isn't' in immediate danger right now, but if it's serious I'll go over and tell her ok dad, so you and Mum don't' need to worry I'll sort Matthew''
''Thanks Harry''
''See you soon''
''Bye''
Harry ended the call and instantly jumped up and legged it out of the kitchen to get dressed into a Muggle t-shirt and jeans.
Remus and everyone were quiet and confused but they didn't' need to wait much longer for Harry was standing in the kitchen in a white short sleeved t-shirt and denim jeans with a plain black hoodie ''Harry what's wrong?''
Harry shook his head ''I need to get to Mum and Dad's place and take Matthew to school. Lyra's heart has been beating irregular and she was sick constantly and it had some blood mixed with it early hours this morning and she has been rushed to Hospital, there doing tests on her right now and she isn't' in any danger according to them so they can't drop Matthew off so I will have to do it, and he will be worried sick over his sister''
He frowned and placed his wand in the inside pocket on his hoodie ''Could one of you wait for Sky if they come when I'm not here I shouldn't' be too long I'm going to call in the hospital after I sorted Matthew out, were not going to tell Mione until later let her finish her exams first remember you cannot use any magic what so ever when they come around''
Remus was stunned but nodded ''Go to Matthew we'll be fine waiting for them if they come while your out.''
Molly frowned ''Do you want anyone to go with you''
Harry was silent for a moment debating if he should take someone perhaps Severus there may be a potion he could make for her and decided it couldn't' hurt to have Severus with him ''Actually could you come with me Severus, it's just if there is a potion that you can brew for Lyra when we know what's wrong since Mione is at Uni and wont' be able to brew yet''
Severus silently nodded ''I'll come perhaps when I know what's wrong I can brew a potion to help her''
And just like that he took his outer robe off and left himself in his white crisp shirt and black trousers and his boots now he looked like a man on his way to the office ''Ready''
Harry nodded ''Right I'll have to side along''
Severus nodded and placed a hand on Harry's shoulder and felt the tug at his navel as they left the kitchen.
Harry's feet touched the ground they were in the back garden ''Where hear''
''Where are we?''
''This is Mione's house where in the garden the house is over there'' Harry said pointing out the house with a white fence ''She's an older woman, lovely woman her Son and his wife and kids live with her but they'll be in work and the kids wont' be there''
Severus just nodded and followed Harry over to the house.
Harry knocked on the door and smiled at the woman who opened it ''Hello, Mrs Perry''
''Oh Harry, it's so lovely to see you and where is Hermione''
''Oh she's In University sitting her exams today, so she can't be here, i hope Matthew has been no trouble''
''Oh no he's an angel little shaken up then again he would be come in, he's just in the living room''
Harry nodded ''Come on then'' he said looking at Severus and entered the house following the woman and before he knew it he was pounced on and fell into the wall ''Whoa there easy tiger''
''Uncle Harry Lyra went to Hospital, she was being sick'' Matthew had tears in his eyes he tried to avoid showing emotion but his empathy powers wouldn't' allow him to.
''Shhh, it's ok buddy, Ly will be ok, you'll see I have spoken with Granddad and he said she is just being checked over before they bring her home, she should be home by the time you come home from school''
''I don't want to go I hate school there so mean Uncle Harry they always bully me and miss Pringle hates me''
Harry placed the upset boy on the floor ''Matthew Granger look at me'' he waited for Matthew to look at him and nodded ''Miss Pringle is a silly woman, as for the ones who bully you they are jealous because you are so smart like your Mother remember she too was bullied for being clever, just hang in there a bit longer because you wont have to return to that school after Christmas I promise you Mummy has said as well''
''I won't ever have to go back...why?''
''Hmm you'll have to wait and see it's a surprise, so let's go home get you some breakfast, dressed and off to school and I'll speak to Miss Pringle ok'' he watched as Matthew nodded ''Now say thank you to Mrs Perry''
''Thank you for looking after me Mrs Perry''
''Oh it's my pleasure, you run along now''
Harry smiled ''Thank you I know it must have been sudden''
''It's fine my dear you get this one off and let me know how the little one is doing wont you''
''Certainly'' he looked down ''Come on then'' he watched as Matthew walked out of the door and over to the house Harry waved once more to the older woman and left with Severus and sighed
Severus was stunned when he saw the little boy he had brown eyes like Hermione, but his hair was a lighter brown his eyes shined with intelligence just like Hermione's does he could see what Harry meant by how you can tell he's Hermione's son
Harry let them into the house and smiled ''Now then I want you to meet a friend of mine and your Mothers''
Matthew looked around and noticed the tall man he looked at Harry and waited
Harry smiled ''This is Severus Snape he's...''
''Mum and yours old Potions Professor he taught at Hogwarts Mum said before'' he held his hand out shyly ''I'm Matthew Mr Snape''
Severus nodded defiantly Hermione's son but held his hand out and shook it ''It's nice to meet you, but you may call me Severus if you wish''
Matthew smiled ''Then you can call me Matthew or Mat that's what my mum calls me''
Harry chuckled ''No your mother calls you her little trouble maker or monster, now go and sit down and tell me what you want for breakfast''
''Toast please and Milk'' he frowned ''Where's mum?''
''She's at Uni buddy''
''Oh yeah she got her exams, is that why you're not telling Mum about Lyra so she don't' worry and gets to finish her exams is that why your waiting to tell her''
Harry chuckled ''Nothing gets past you does it, but yes we decided to wait''
He nodded ''Good choice Mum will only get upset and worry and I don't' like seeing her upset she gets worried about her exams it's to nice to make her worry about Lyra as well'' He smirked ''And i don't this there will be enough calming potions to go around''
Severus snorted at the boys comment he was highly amused and agreed with him
Matthew grinned ''Was my mum always good at Potions in school?''
''Oh yes your Mum was one of the best she was the best In every class, i understand you enjoy Potions''
Matthew's eyes lit up ''Oh yes, its fun, i like to experiment and try new things but Mum don't like me doing it all the time and I'm not allowed to do it on my own because it's dangerous, Mum is so good at Potions and it feels wicked when you finish one Mum gives me tests to do''
Severus smiled ''Yes Potions can be fun when you try new things but you have to be careful as some things can react dangerously''
''Have you ever been hurt by a potion?''
''Twice, when I tried to make some potions to help people who were injured some ingredients didn't mix well and exploded sending me across the room knocking me out''
Matthew nodded ''People don't' realise how dangerous Potion making can be I mean you got to be spot on you cant' afford to be distracted or lose concentration, you got to have perfect timing and be prepared for explosions, that's why mum said so many in school exploded or melted their cauldrons, Uncle Harry was never good at Potions, but he was better than mums friend Ron''