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Chapter 50: A moment of relaxation
Hermione was proud of herself: she had resisted the immense desire to crush the heart of Umbridge like a slug on a wall, but she had also managed to control her energy to heal Harry. She was waiting impatiently for the next day to see the expression on the face of the sadistic witch when she noticed the absence of a scar on the Gryffindor's hand. It was an enjoyable moment when the tyrant in pink noticed that her punishment had been so quickly erased.
- Who healed you, Mr Potter?
- I do not know what you're talking about, Professor Umbridge, Harry said with a huge smile shared by Hermione.
- You do not insinuate that you are inflicting physical punishment on your pupils! Hermione exclaimed with a glimmer of challenges in her eyes.
- I ... Mr. Potter, she said, turning her attention back to Harry, I order you to tell me who healed your hand. Is it the nurse? Or Professor McGonagall?
Her tone had raised a notch; so far she was far from suspecting that she was totally wrong. Hermione kept smiling and all the students understood that they were playing openly with the Umbridge nerves. Even the Slytherins took pleasure in this scene; none enjoyed her lessons after all. Hermione then stood up suddenly; Harry saw this spark of challenge rise over the minutes. He hoped with all his heart that his friend would be able to control herself, even in front of Umbridge. It was, in itself, more than complicated with such a woman.
- I am responsible for this healing. Announced openly the young witch.
- Yes, Miss Granger. Sorry but I do not think a witch of your rank is capable of such a thing.
Nobody knew if by rank, Umbridge heard the muggle blood that Hermione was supposed to be or just her school year. Still, Hermione did not let go, she just stood there without showing an ounce of the magic she had in her. They faced each other for a few minutes until the end of the class was announced. Nobody knew if Umbridge had shortened the course simply out of fear of a conflict that would become widespread or for fear of Hermione herself. Indeed, the young witch would never have allowed standing up to a teacher but she did not consider Umbridge as such and let her impulses free a little.
- Wow, Mione, bravo! Exclaims Ron as he leaves the class.
- That was great, Hermione! Said Nevile.
Cheers continued for a few minutes, until Hermione's red cheeks stopped. At the end of the following week, several Hogwarts students found themselves in Hogsmeade to find a way to learn how to defend themselves. The classes no longer used that with Umbridge, they had to find a real teacher. After this raucous meeting with various Gyrffondors, Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws, Hermione swam in the company of her friends in the wizarding city. It was at this moment that she saw two people she knew well in the corner of the street.
- Mum? Henry?
Without adding a word, the young woman rushed to her mother and companion to go into their arms. Without worrying about the reaction of her friends, the witch kissed Henry who did not pray to answer this kiss. Ginny let a little giggle out when some boys looked away.
- But what are you doing here?
- I brought them here, Remus exclaimed.
Hermione could only give a hug to her former teacher. The latter had understood, through Harry's letters, that his friend's self-control was put on trial with Umbridge. It was won, just to see these two familiar faces had the calming effect expected in the young woman. She then passed one of her hands gently on the belly more than rounded of her mother. Regina was now 6 months pregnant. She looked at Harry and her friends from afar, making them understand that she would stay with them.
- Who's next to Remus? Ginny asked.
- The woman is Hermione's biological mother. The boy next door is Henry, her boyfriend, but that I think you guessed!
Ginny could only laugh at Harry's remark. She was happy to see her friend meet the people who understood her. The Weasley initially had a hard time being kept out of Hermione's life as her own sister. But she had been able to adapt and make the difference.
Hermione could not have dreamed better of what she had experienced for the start of the school year. She explained Umbridge's case to her mother, Remus and Henry. She also told the story of Harry's hand.
- She tortures her students and nobody says anything? Regina asked.
- They can't do anything, she is sent by the Minister in person, and she will never be condemned for anything.
- And you managed to heal Harry's hand? Henry asked.
- Yes, I was really happy with myself. And it's more than annoying Umbridge so it was a double hit for me.
Henry could only be proud of the one facing him. She had managed to restrain herself from hurting a woman that even he already hated. And to say that there was little, Hermione had nearly crushed the hearts of two people, including an innocent. Harry then slowly approached the group, accompanied by Ron and Ginny. The young witch then made the presentations, more than proud of the family she had now.
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