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Chapter 11. Meeting the Grangers.

3rd April 1986

Granger Residence.

8 Heathgate, Hampstead Garden.

London UK

4:20 PM.

Amelia Bones had to almost step on the minister's head in order to get clearance and have the afternoon and evening off. She did not want to share details of her investigation. Moody was too cranky and busy trying to perfect his whiskey recipe. Rufus was too stupid, and Kingsley was still green around the edges. She materialized near a park, she was cautious enough to wear an invisibility coat and a silencing charm when stepping into mundane ground. She placed a notice-me-not charm and took her cloak off, and double-checked the series of misfiled reports on 8 Heathgate. The alleged muggle-born witch had played the magical obliviation office at least two times on the 20th of March. She walked shortly to the address of the invitation and as she was about to knock on the door; she stopped and heard from behind doors.

"Hermione, I'm a sensible man, but your dog is going to meet the vet soon and get fixed if he doesn't stay away from the couch, down Snuffles, Hermione!"

"Dad, don't yell, yes, I understand, he is just a bit nervous because the pet detective is going to visit us today. I'm sure, he didn't mean to chew on your slippers, or drink from the toilet, nor walk with his dirty paws all over the living room. Come on Snuffles, you have been a rowdy boy, you need a bath or you will not look smart enough for that lady that is visiting today. Come on, good boy, I know, I know you hate the brush. I understand the brush hates my hair too, and as one of the band, you need a clean face, and a nice beautiful bow in yellow and black, stop, don't run, look my teddy is wearing a big bow too."

There was a growl and a bark that sounded very scary, that made the male in the house exclaim. "Hermione, I swear, this dog is going to the pound. If he bites you and I'll put the damn mutt to sleep myself, do I make myself clear?"

There was a soft doggie whimpering and both Hermione and Charlotte spoke, "Daddy!" Hermione added while Charlie said, "Jake Hector Granger!"

The dog was crying and yowling, Charlie added. "Hermione, why don't you ask Olaf, that funny creature, to clean this mess, since we are running out of time, huh?"

"Mum, his name is Oli," said Hermione.

A house-elf popped and said, "Little mistress Her-mi-o-knee, called?" Answered a Harry Potter, now sporting his elfish persona.

"Yes, Oli, you see, we have a problem. The dog got into the house and Miss Bones is due to appear, at any moment, and well," Hermione smiled shyly.

Three snaps later, the house, the elder Granger's, and Snuffles were clean and Snuffles was sulking as a yellow and black, bow appeared on his neck. Oli snapped his fingers, and the colors changed to red and gold. Snuffles noticed the change of colors and agreed by raising his head, smiling, and letting his tongue hang.

"That's it? That was it!? Snuffles didn't like the colors on his bow? Hermione, tell me, is the dog magical too?" Asked Jake with a hint of desperation in his voice.

"Uh, well, uh you see," Added Hermione with eloquence. The ring at the door stopped all conversation. "Uh, someone's at the door," added Hermione in a rush as she went to open the door.

Meanwhile, Amelia had transfigured her clothes to a tan business suit, and styled her hair like a casual flattop, so popular nowadays, wore a bit of make-up and a touch of perfume, and changed her monocle to a set of gold and brown stylish glasses. She looked good; she knew and hated to use her looks to gain her entry, but she needed to adapt. The Granger women were independent, and she was on her personal time. She needed to blend into this setting, and in a way this was exciting, she was using her career persona. A rare occasion since everyone knew her as the monocle bitch of iron with no time to mess with femininity.

When a little cute girl appeared at the door and greeted her in a peculiar way. "Hi, wow, mom, dad get the camera, Bridgette Nielsen is here, but she has red hair," That got Amelia smiling, and adding, "Uh, no, hi, is this the Granger's home? My name is Amelia Bones, I got a letter inviting me for tea,"

Charlotte had to push her husband to the side, since he was too busy gaping like a fish out of water, looking at Bridget Nielsen's doppelgänger saying that she was invited for tea to their home.

Hermione almost tripped as she bumped into a stunned Snuffles, not moving and imitating her father's facial expression.

Both Granger girls smiled, and said, "Welcome," said Hermione,

"Please come in, don't mind the gaping male and dog, they're not used to visits. I promise the two are well-behaved, and we are trying to house-train the four-legged one," greeted Charlotte.

Amelia tried not to snigger, but laughter got the better of her. "Oh, I doubt you'll succeed, he's pretty good at mischief. His owner Sirius Black is the only one who could get him to obey, though I must commend you, ma'am, he is being quite good, so far."

That was the moment that Sirius Black knew he was in over his head, that lady, knew he was an animagus, he was going back to the island, with a leash, and damn Merlin, he couldn't back off. She was beyond gorgeous; she was powerful, and she was smiling at him. No, he would not wag his tail, no he would not surrender, then, she raised her hand and started petting him. No, something inside him told him not to turn on his belly for rubs. But there he was, his traitorous form on his back getting belly rubs, from the most lethal of ladies. He was caught. Damn Merlin, and his stupid teenage crush on Bones, now, here in front of everyone, he was screwed no thanks to that goddess of the law. He really hated himself, but he was happy.

"Snuffles, you sly dog, look at you, and all it took was a pretty lady to tame you?" Asked Hermione.

"Sweetie, I think it is clear now, that even dogs, just like males, get stupid when in sight of a beautiful lady. Snuffles, is no different," said Charlotte,

"So, all men are like dogs, mom?" Asked Hermione.

Both Amelia and Charlotte answered, in stereo. "Yes,"

All, including Jake, Snuffles, and Oli, replied, "Hey!"