Hermione shook her head at her brother ''Yes princess you go along i want you to be a good girl Mummy needs to tell everyone a little story.''
Jess nodded And got down off her lap And held on to the hand Max was holding out to her when she noticed Max had stopped.
Fred And George couldn't believe what their brother had just said they knew they would find out later when Fred spoke up ''Hey wait up you too me and George will come with you we can show you our new super cool jokes and tricks.''
Max smiled ''Wicked so you do own a joke shop then.''
Fred and George held the same grin ''You bet we do come on lets go ill show you,''
Hermione nodded in thanks to both Fred and George and watched as they left the kitchen but she leant back ''Oh and boys don't go trying anything on them or letting them have anything Max doesn't need to be encouraged.''
Max shook his head ''Relax take a chill pill, well actually it should be take a calming draught loosen up a little.''
Everyone in the room including the twins were chuckling when Hermione turned around ''MAX GRANGER i do not need a calming draught nor do i need to loosen up Mr just go in the other room and behave.'' she watched as they all left and the kitchen door shut when she turned back around and glared at Ron she stood up leant over with both hands on the table in front of her and spoke in an low voice that made everyone shiver and stay silent no one wanted to mess with her when she was angry ''Ronald Weasley who the hell do you think you are. HOW DARE YOU INSULT ME INFRONT OF MY BROTHER OR DAUGHTER LIKE THAT SHE IS SIX ROANLD SHE DOES NOT NEED TO HEAR VILE WORDS LIKE THAT NOR DOES MAX I was innocent I didn't want what happened to me because I was left pregnant and scared the war was raging and I had a fucking mad man wanting me, you and Harry dead! but that little girl is the best thing to have happened to me and the happiest and good thing I got out of the whole situation so don't you dare insult my daughter, my brother or me in front of them again because I will make you suffer I will do more than just hex you. and one more thing my Brother don't need to learn manners nor respect he has plenty, but obviously you didn't deserve his politeness and everything he said is the truth.'' she sat down and folded her arms and glared at him.
Everyone was shocked at what was said when they all jumped at the cold and harshness of the headmaster's voice ''Ronald Weasley I am disgusted in you I have never been so disappointed in anyone let alone a Weasley like I have you tonight. After everything Hermione did to keep you safe and alive and stuck by you and the moment she needs your support, you turn your back on her, shame on you.''
Draco who was sitting their quiet finally spoke up ''SHUT It WEASLEY YOU CAN'T JUDGE UNTIL YOU NO THE FULL STORY'' he couldn't believe he was acting like this.
Ron was shocked by the tone and the way Albus had spoken to him but when he heard Draco he snapped ''OH YEA THAT'S RIGHT I FORGOT THE KNOW IT ALL DEFENDED YOU,YOUR FATHER, MOTHER AND SNAPE IN COURT ALL OF YOU SHOULD BE IN ASKABAN BLOODY DEATH EATER SCUM''
Draco glared at him ''YES SHE DID HELP US AND WE ARE GREATFULL SHE LOOKED BEYOND OUR DARK MARK AND SAW THAT WE WERE ACCTUAL PEOPLE EVEN AFTER THE HELL I GAVE HER AS WELL AS MY FATHER AND SEVERUS BUT NO SHE STUCK BY ME, US, SO I WONT JUDGE TILL I HAVE A FULL STORY I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU LOT BUT I KNOW HERMIONE WOULD NOT HAVE HIDE A SECRET FOR SIX WHOLE YEARS IF IT WAS NOT IMPORTANT'' Malfoy spat as he sat down and turned to Hermione and smiled ''Hermione will you explain how you have a six year old daughter? Why are your parents not caring for her seeing as they have been for the last six years? i know you brother would have been coming anyway.''
Hermione smiled at him and snapped at Ron ''Yes i did defend them Ron they were innocent they are good people they deserved a second chance they went through hell and were forced to do the stuff they didn't get a choice it was do what Voldomort wanted or die end of. Lucius and Severus were young and driven or pressured by family to get the mark as was Draco it was expected of him he was lucky to have lasted as long as he did but he had no choice Lucius didn't want that for him but Voldomort made him so grow the hell up Ronald they are no more Death Eater than you or me.'' Hermione sat back down when she felt Minerva.
Minerva gave Hermione a gentle tap in encouragement as she began to tell everyone the truth and listened as she began.
Hermione smiled in thanks ''well as you know the little girl is six years old the only people who knew about her was Minerva and Albus I made them her godparents she calls them nan and granddad instead. She has stayed at Hogwarts many times over the summer, mainly when you guys went to the burrow. Before I started coming here constantly she used to stay with me in my head girl dorm unlike what Ron said I was innocent I had my virginity taken from me against my will, I was raped.'' she took a deep breath and let it out ''I was taken by four Muggle Men, one held a knife to my back I managed to fight one off but it was no good I couldn't use my wand because I was not allowed. I was taken and was held a whole day and night with each of the men taken turns with raping me, it happened the entire time no breaks they beat me within an inch of my life and then dumped me on the side of a road, they did not care what would happen to me luckily some woman walked past and took me to hospital when I healed myself went home and informed my mother of what happened she called for Albus to come along and Minerva being the person she is coming along with him they knew what had happened but not straight away. I only allowed my mother to call them when I found I was pregnant, I couldn't get rid of her she is the best thing in my life so with Albus and Minerva help I managed to hide my pregnancy madam Pomfery delivered my little girl I took her home with my mother and stepfather, my mum agreed to look after her while I was in school I went back a lot she saw me often and came to stay Hermione stopped speaking as she could feel her tears rolling down her cheek.
Albus watched as Minerva pulled her into a hug and began to speak ''Yes well the reason they are here today is because Hermione's and Max's Step Father stabbed and murdered there Mother whilst he was drunk, he is known to be violent when he would have been drinking Hermione was alerted by the bracelet she wears she had given Max a charmed Medallion the one you all used in the DA she gave it to her Brother to keep in contact when she felt it heat up and read the message he told her that there Father Steven had come home drunk and demanded that there mother to get Jess into her room and out of his sight and because she wasn't quick enough he hit her Max had of course grabbed Jess and took her upstairs but Steven had heard her scream and started on Jess Max had stood in the way and pushed him he fell down a few steps and hit his head.'' he stopped and spoke again ''Well Max got Jess into her room and started to put stuff against the door and alerted Hermione during that time Steven had obviously woken went to the kitchen got a knife and stabbed his wife when Hermione told Minerva she apperated to her house when she got there her mother was on the floor dead she ran upstairs she heard kicking and her father was trying to get into the room so when he saw Hermione he tried to strangle her they fought and Hermione pulled her wand out and stunned him he fell down the stairs broke his neck and he is now dead.'' Albus sat there a few moments when Hermione spoke again he was glad i away it hurt him to speak of it.
Hermione took a shaky breath ''After i killed my Step Father i went into my daughters bedroom to see my Brother had hidden her in the wardrobe to keep her safe and he was holding a camera in his hands he looked horrified and handed it to me the sick son of a bitch had been touching my Baby in places that a child or woman shouldn't be touched unless they were given permission the sick fuck had molested my daughter he never had sex with her thank goodness but he had hit her many times also in the chest and stomach area places that wouldn't be noticeable my brother hadn't known and Jess never spoke about it no one knew when i asked h..her why she didn't tell me why she had bruises she said it was because I had been a bad girl and as punishment i needed to be marked.'' she stopped speaking and her eyes had hardened
Minerva quickly spoke ''And we need to protect her from Cornelius we all know he has been wanting to get Hermione into trouble many times because he had been out smarted by her and we are concerned that he will try to arrest her or even have her kids put into care and we are not willing to take that chance.''
Albus cleared his throat ''Yes Hermione has yet to ask her anything about the abuse or how long it had been going on so since there is no family left and Max will be attending Hogwarts i persuaded her to bring her little girl as well she was going to quit the magical world to care for her daughter but i got her to change her mind now this is not all that is bad news it is with a great sadness that i must tell you this.'' he took a deep breath ''Jess has a heart condition a certain part of her heart needs to be replaced she is on a list for a Muggle Transplant with out it her heart will eventually stop and she will sadly leave us we found this out when she was two Hermione is researching has been ever since she was told about it Max had offered his tube to his Niece but was told it was to dangerous for someone healthy and so young so he couldn't do it so with out a cure or potion of some sort Jess will have to join Merlin.''
Everyone was shocked disgusted angry and some were crying they couldn't believe all that has happened to Hermione her daughter or her brother when Draco spoke ''Hermione has Max got any bruises or injuries from earlier.''
Hermione nodded ''Yes in his chest he got one on his side and has a broken rib i think i have gave him a pain potion and bandaged his side for now until i can heal it in a moment once this is all sorted he had got it from fighting my sick Step father.
Lucius shook his head ''We will not let Fudge get to you Hermione trust me none of us will allow it. you have done a lot for us and as far as i am concerned that so called Step father deserved to die to even touch a child or hurt one it is disgraceful i would have done a lot more had it been me i see no problem it was self defence but i see were Minerva is coming from also he does not like you Harry or Mr Weasley more so you because you gave us freedom.'' he clenched his fists ''Hermione can i ask how old was you when you had your little girl.''
Hermione looked at everyone sheepishly and said in a low whisper ''I..i was thirteen when i gave birth Twelve when i conceived i had her the following holiday in my third year.'' she took a deep breath ''I am eighteen by my birth certificate but due to my use of the time turner in third year i am nineteen turning twenty September.''
Harry gasped ''Mione that means...OMG you were pregnant when you came with me to rescue Sirius and we were chased you fell in the woods.'' Harry had gone pale ''You could have lost Jess because you was trying to save me.''
Hermione grasped his hand ''No you listen to me Harry James Potter you are not to blame i would do anything for you or Ron Voldomort needed to go we needed a safe world Harry and we needed you to kill him so every time i left my daughter at home to go hunting horcrox or fighting Death eaters, flying dragons i knew i could have died and left her with out a mother but i had wrote a letter to her Max would give it to her should i have died she would have understood it was to important Harry sacrifices needed to be made.''
Everyone couldn't believe she had gone through all that and risked dying leaving a child with out a mother to fight and keep Harry alive Severus was next to speak ''Hermione i would be willing to help research and see if i can find a cure for your daughter two heads are better than one that is if Albus wouldn't mind you coming up to the school on occasion.''
Albus grinned this time ''No Need Hermione here will be living at the castle she will be a Professor she will be taking over Minerva's position in transfiguration and Gryffindor's head of house so she will be able to help you when ever Severus.''
Severus and everyone else was shocked but he quickly schooled his features ''Congratulations Hermione i am sure you will do a brilliant Job and if you like i will help you see if we can find a cure.''
Hermione smiled at everyone's shocked faces but smiled at Severus ''Thank you Severus it means so much to me i think i would eventually go insane if i continued doing this alone i managed to find some bits that could be linked but i never had enough time with the war to properly research.''
Draco grinned ''Awesome so you going to be the Professor you will do amazing Hermione.''
Hermione smiled at Draco and everyone else as they gave her there congratulations she felt a little better when she spoke ''Thanks you guys.''
Albus grinned again ''Yes and i have another position available if Draco would like it that is would you like to come and take over the DADA position.''
Draco looked stunned ''But what about Remus and i am not well liked the parents are not going to be happy about that.''
Albus shook his head ''No they will not Draco and as for Remus he has decided on being a full time parent.''
Draco and everyone snapped there heads around to Remus and Tonks ''Tonks your pregnant.''
Tonks gripped Remus hand ''Yes we are having a baby we are having a son Remus wants to stay at home he said he is tired of teaching and i am happy to be a mother and continue working as an auror.''
Hermione went and hugged the older woman ''Oh that's great Tonks.'' she then turned to Remus and hugged him too ''Congratulations Remus you will make a wonderful Father.'' she held him for a few more minutes and then went back to sit down ''Wow this is brilliant news so Draco you going to take it then or what seeing as Harry has ditched us to become and Auror.''