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Chapter 51: Training and Newcomers
Hermione was finally feeling good since her return to Hogwarts. It was not like she was unhappy at the castle, but she was missing something. Now that she had Henry and her mother in front of her, the young witch understood then that she felt complete only in their presence. The Gryffindor showed a big smile that did not escape anyone. A Slytherin passed by the group, leaving an ear and an eye hanging out to learn more. Realizing that the dark-haired woman was Hermione's mother, he realized that maybe she was not the mudblood he thought. Draco was going to have to do his research on it.
Once the excitement of the reunion attenuated, Regina left Henry with Hermione's friends to take her daughter a little apart. Once completely reassured about the well-being of her daughter, the former queen could then approach the subject she wished.
- Robin and I wanted you to be the first to know your little sister's name.
- And so? I can't wait to know!
- It took us a long time to agree, you know. But we were unanimous on a single name: Melinda.
The young woman then took her mother in her arms, she approved the name but she was more than honoured to be the first to know. She was not worried about the future of her little sister. With parents like Robin and Regina, brothers like Roland and Henry; she would be spoiled and protected. So it was with a look of hapiness and immense joy that Hermione returned to class. She had come together to deal with Umbridge, everything that was being prepared, and especially to help Harry give Defence against the dark arts classes.
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In Storybrooke, things did not seem to be simpler than at Hogwarts. Indeed, Regina and Henry were surprised to see newcomers to their city upon their return. Nothing could stay calm for too long in this city. After realizing that all these people had the same general story and were stuck in a world where their tales no longer changed, we had to find a way to house them. All the inhabitants of the city were then recruited to help; each arm was useful after all. This allowed Henry to stop thinking about Hermione, at least a minimum. The young man could not help but worry about her. Especially with what had already happened.
- So, Belle, how's it going with the beautiful brown wizard who turns around you, tell me... asked Ruby to the brunette during a short break at Granny's.
- What beautiful br ... Oh ... I guess you're talking about Sirius, right?
Ruby could only nod.
- He's a gentleman; I don't know what else to say to you. I'm wary now, with the story with Rumple...
- You should go for it, without wanting to make a bad word play with its animal form, he is ready to follow you everywhere. He devours you every time you are in the same room.
Belle began to blush quite a bit. It had to be admitted that the man did not leave her indifferent. However, she was afraid of getting back into a story after all she had lived with Rumple. She knew that it was not possible to compare though. Sirius had spent years in prison, certainly, but innocent of the crimes of which he was accused. He was sincere, a good man. The situation and the conversation beginning to annoy her, Belle changed slightly the subject.
- I could say the same of you and a certain wizard with lycanthropic tendency. Who knows, you may have found the wolf with which you will spend a lot of full moons!
The two women began to laugh. Neither of them knew what the future would bring them, yet they both benefited from the men present in their lives right now.
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At Hogwarts, the resistance against the Umbridge class was then organized. At least, what Umbridge called "class ". Thanks to Neville, they had appropriated the Room of Requirement, which allowed them to have a multitude of models on which to train. Hermione prepared each lesson in advance to help Harry organize better. As always, she was the head as he represented the hope of this school against Voldemort. Nobody was stupid, however, to the point of not noticing the changes in Hermione.
- By the way, we don't see you using your wand anymore, Hermione. Said Cho.
- I ... In fact ... began the young witch painfully.
- Her aura has changed too much for her wand. Exclaimed Luna. I do not think it will work as well as before but… Hermione doesn't need it anymore!
As always, Hermione was totally stunned by the blonde. It was amazing that with her own words she can describe the situation as well. For her part Hermione was simply afraid of not succeeding in using her old magic. She was used to using her hands as a vector for her energy. She even served as a guinea pig, armed with a magic barrier, for the spells of her companions. So she could tell if the power of the spell had increased between two trainings. Harry had decided to give her a little training one night when only two of them remained in the Room of Requirement.
- You saw them train all afternoon. I know you well enough to know that you need half the time to know how to make a new spell.
- Maybe before Harry but ...
- No, no excuses Mione. You take your wand in your hands and you think of your best memory before stating the incantation.
The Gryffindor knew she did not have much choice but to try her luck. Harry was as stubborn as she was. She closed her eyes and looked for her best memory. Full then came to her mind: the meeting with her mother, her first use of wandless magic, the announcement of Regina's pregnancy, her first kiss with Henry. Then, it was obvious, she found her memory: the ball with Henry in Arthur's castle.
- Expecto Patronum.
From her words came a little white smoke from her wand before an otter appeared. She had succeeded. A tear ran down her cheek. It was not so much the fact of having managed to use her wand that put her in this state, but a simple observation: she still managed to use a magic based on happiness.
Note: Sorry to have abandoned you all this time. I had some trouble with blank pages and a busy IRL. I put this chapter to you when it has just been written, I hope to be forgiven.