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Summary: A tragedy unravels the Weasley Family and the Wizarding World forever, but with the use of a time turner can one Weasley save them all?
Chapter 16
It has been one week since the attack on Hermione and Ron, and so far there had been no luck in finding the person who paid Goyle to attack them or find the missing prophecy itself. However, there had been no further attacks either so Ron and Hermione were trying there best to live a normal life with a few adjustments.
For example, Hermione had continued to work from home, and Ron had not taken any cases that would expose him to unnecessary risk. Additionally, Lex spent the majority of her time following Hermione around when she wasn't with Ron. Hermione still didn't love the company but she knew that if it was protecting her baby, it was something she would handle.
Hermione did feel bad for the slight distain she had for Lex. Truthfully, Lex has been nothing but kind to her and had done her best to be just in the background, not bothering Hermione unless she absolutely had to but still, Hermione couldn't help but notice how much closer it seemed Ron and Lex were getting. Lex seemed to put Ron at ease in a way Hermione had been sure she was the only person in the world who could. Now she wasn't so sure.
On that particular day, however, Hermione got a rare moment alone with Ron as they prepped to have his parents and her parents over to tell them they would be grandparents. Lex had taken some time to go home, shower, and rest a bit before she would be back to keep a watchful eye on the meeting with the soon to be grandparents.
Hermione sighed as she fixed a flower arrangement she had picked from their backyard for the table. She was excited and nervous to tell both set of their parents about the baby.
"You alright, love?" Ron asked as he put some muggle beers his father-in-law loved in their refrigerator.
Hermione nodded. "Just a little nervous and excited."
She turned and flattened out the grey t-shirt she was wearing against her stomach. She swore there was a small bump there now that was actually visible. "Are you sure they won't be able to notice before we tell them?"
Ron stared at his wife's stomach. Truthfully, if he really looked, he could see a tiny bump but it was hardly noticeable, looking more like Hermione had just had a big lunch.
"Doubt it...maybe Mum, but only because she has had seven kids already..." Ron said.
Hermione sighed. She hoped that wasn't the case. She had an idea of how she wanted to surprise her parents and she didn't want Mrs. Weasley to ruin it in her excitement.
"It's going to be fine, Hermione. Everyone's going to be so bloody happy," Ron walked over and gently touched her ever so slight swollen belly.
Hermione smiled up softly at her husband, for a moment, forgetting how crazy everything was around them.
The noise of someone flooing caught their attention and ended their moment. They waited to see if the Weasley's were slightly early for their lunch. However, Lex quickly joined them in the kitchen, wiping some soot from her jacket. Even though it was a rather warm day out, Lex made a point to wear long sleeves, to cover her Mudblood tattoo around Hermione.
Hermione bit her lip and moved back to her flower arrangement, knowing her alone time with her husband was now over.
"Fire place not clean enough for you? I can send you with a broom next time," Ron joked with his daughter. It felt weird knowing he was the father of someone the same current age at him and yet it didn't feel weird at all.
"I'd rather just dust myself off on your floor," Lex smirked back and then moved her attention to her mother who was avoiding eye contact with her.
Lex bit her lip in the same manner Hermione had moments earlier. She hated how her mother seemed to detest her presence, especially since Lex had missed her so much. Part of her just wished she could tell her mother the truth in hopes that she would get the warm, loving, and slightly strict version of the woman who raised her rather than the current version of a woman who seemed skeptical of her at best.
Ron could feel the tension, mostly coming off of Hermione and so he cleared his throat and looked at Lex. "So both our set of parents are coming today...we are going to tell them about the baby..."
Lex nodded, understanding what Ron was saying without him saying it. "I'll stay out of your way...best I can."
Ron gave a grateful smile and glanced at Hermione who realized she was being a little ridiculous with Lex. It really did seem like Lex was just there to keep them safe, and Ron really was still being so doting to Hermione, she had no reason to be so cold.
Hermione turned to Lex with a reserved smile. "We appreciate that, Lex."
"Well, figured I already ruined you telling Ron...don't want to do that again," Lex joked.
Ron found it funny, but Hermione didn't. She was still upset about how that night had gone and preferred to forget it.
Hermione gave Lex an almost sarcastic smirk before turning back into her flowers.
Just then, the doorbell rang causing all three of them to look down the hall.
"That must be Mum and Dad..." Hermione moved swiftly to the front door with Lex and Ron close behind her in case it wasn't. She went to open it, but Lex stopped her.
"Let me, just in case," Lex said, stepping in front of Hermione.
Hermione seemed annoyed but understood and nodded, allowing Lex to open the door to simply reveal Mr. and Mrs. Granger.
"Hermione-" Mrs. Granger almost threw her arms around Lex before stopping herself and realizing Lex was not in fact her daughter.
But Lex could tell by the look on her Grandmother's face; Ron and Hermione may not have noticed the absolute resemblance thst Lex had to Hermione at first, but Hermione's mother certainly did.
Ron could tell Mrs. Granger was confused so he stepped in. "Ummm this is my work partner, Lex. Lex, these are Hermione's parents, Helena and Stu."
"Nice to meet you," Mr. Granger smiled, shaking Lex's hand.
"My word! I'm sorry dear, you looked like Hermione at first," Mrs. Granger explained.
"Not a problem." Lex stepped aside to allow her grandparents to hug her parents.
It was weird for Lex to see her Grandmother and Grandfather so young. She remembered her Grandmother in such a different way, especially considering she had passed away the year earlier at the rip age of ninety-two. She had lost her grandfather four years prior to that. She has missed them both dearly and it was comforting to see their smiling faces, although with less wrinkles.
As the Granger's moved into the house, the sound of someone flooing in and then Mrs. Weasley's warm voice calling Ron's name filled the house.
Lex smiled as she followed everyone into the living room to see Mr. And Mrs. Weasley, or Grammy and Pops as their Grandchildren all referred to them immediately engulf Ron and Hermione as the Grangers in big hugs.
"Oh so lovely to see everyone!" Mrs. Weasley smiled brightly and then her eyes fell on Lex who was standing sheepishly in the corner. "Heavens! You must be related to Hermione!"
Lex's face went white at Mrs. Weasley's words. "Me? No...I'm..."
"She works with me," Ron jumped in quickly. "Her names Lex."
Mrs. Weasley studied Lex for another long moment.
"I said the same thing, Molly! She looks like Hermione except for those blue eyes! They might as well match Ron!" Mrs. Granger admitted.
Mrs. Weasley studied Lex for a long moment then nodded slowly. "Strangely match Ron's. I always thought Ron was the only person with that color blue."
"I don't see it..." Hermione mumbled under her breath. She had hoped Lex would really stay out of the way during their families visit but instead she seemed to be taking center stage, and now being compared to Hermione in looks.
Lex just smiled and silently moved out into the hallway, leaning against the wall so she could give everyone space but also keep an eye on them.
"Well, it's so lovely to be here with everyone, but I have to ask what the occasion is..." Mrs. Weasley pressed, her smile on Hermione but her eyes trailing to Hermione's midsection.
Hermione felt her heartbeat pick up as she grabbed for Ron's hand. She had a feeling Mrs. Weasley already knew why she was there and so she wanted to make sure they were actually able to tell everyone the news without Molly guessing.
Hermione looked up at Ron and shrugged. Now was as good a time as any.
"Well...we...we have something to tell you all..." Ron said, seeing the eager look on both sets of their parents.
"You're all going to be grandparents," Hermione added quickly.
The news was met with squeals of delight and a million questions about how Hermione was feeling, when they were due, and if they knew what they were having.
Lex watched from her corner as her parents seemed to be lost in the moment, smiling excitedly over the baby Lex knew would grow into Rose. She felt weird knowing who the baby was and wondered how Ron was keeping it a secret from Hermione who had explained to her mother and mother-in-law that she didn't really care what she was having but it would be nice to have a boy first, since she was used to that with James.
As the women gushed over Hermione and Mr. Weasley and Mr. Granger went to get themselves a Muggle beer, Ron snuck over to Lex.
"You alright over here?" Ron asked.
"Yeah...this is just a little weird for me," Lex admitted.
Ron nodded. "I could see that. Bloody weird both my Mum and Hermione's Mum think you look like Hermione."
"Is it weird? I've heard it my whole life...do you not think so?" Lex smirked
Ron shrugged. He had to admit, especially now that he knew she was his and Hermione's daughter he could easily see the resemblance. "I mean...I see it now more than before."
"Well, Mum always said you weren't the most observant..." Lex smirked.
Ron laughed a bit at his daughter's words because he knew they were true. Hermione had told him that on more than one occasion.
Ron glanced over to see Hermione talking with their mothers and had to admit, it was true how much she and Lex did look alike.
And as Hermione spoke to her mother and mother-in-law she caught Ron out of the corner of her eye, speaking in hushed tones with Lex and she could feel the anger and jealousy sweep over her. She thought they had sorted it out for the day, that Lex would stay out of the way and yet here she was, taking Ron's time away from their child, from a moment they were sharing with their family.
"Ron? Could you help get lunch out?" Hermione called out, wanting to get Ron away from Lex
"Sure thing," Ron smiles quickly but could tell by Hermione's tone she wasn't happy. He looked over at Lex who slunk back down the hall, clearly also able to tell her mother was annoyed.
Mrs. Granger caught the look in her daughter's eye and moved closer to her, whispering in her ear. "Are you alright, Hermione?"
Hermione snapped her head back toward her mother, realizing she had been lost in her thoughts. She forced a smile that her mother clearly didn't buy. "Fine."
Lunch had gone relatively well with more excitement over the baby coming and Lex had really made sure she stayed out of sight which helped Hermione relax a little.
As they were finishing their meal, Mr. Granger put his napkin on his plate and leaned back. "What about work, Hermione?"
"What do you mean?" Hermione was surprised by her father's question.
"After the baby comes? I know you have worked so hard in your career..." Mr. Granger said.
"I'll continue to work. That's never been a question," Hermione said quickly.
Ron nodded in agreement. He had never for a moment thought Hermione would have stayed home but now knowing someday she would be the Minister of Magic he definitely wouldn't have even questioned it.
"What about you, Ron? Your works a bit more dangerous..." Mr. Granger said. He still didn't entirely understand what Ron did but he likened it to a police officer.
Ron was surprised by the question. That was not something he and Hermione had actually discussed yet, especially given the circumstances surrounding the attacks and prophecy, something they had kept hidden from the Grangers and that the Weasleys only knew about from a high level because Mr. Weasley still worked at the Ministry and knew of the attack in the Department of Mysteries, though he didn't know it was about Hermione.
"We actually haven't talked about it yet," Hermione said slowly, eyeing Ron as if it was something they probably should talk about.
"Oh let them be for now," Mrs. Granger swatted at her husband playfully and then took his plate to help clear the table.
Hermione smiled at her mother while she also went to clear the table and her father rose to help as well, leaving the Weasley's alone for a long moment.
"Ron...why do you have an extra Auror here?" Mr. Weasley motioned to Lex near the hallway as he leaned closer to his son so he could speak in a hushed tone.
"Yes, I'd like to know as well..." Mrs. Weasley whispered.
"It's a long story but..." Ron looked back at the Grangers and then sighed. He didn't want to say anything in front of Hermione's parents because he didn't want to upset them. Ever since Hermione had restored their memories they were weary of the Wizarding World. "Let's talk outside, shall we?"
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley followed their son, who used the excuse of showing Mr. Weasley his new Muggle car to take them out front, out the door. Hermione cocked an eyebrow but did not push on the matter as she watched Lex also be pulled out front by Ron.
"Hermione, are you sure you are okay?" Mrs. Granger asked the same question as earlier.
"Yes, why wouldn't I be?" Hermione looked back at her mother as she wiped down a plate.
"Because you seem rather distant, or worried about that girl Ron works with rather than happy about having a baby, unless...Hermione, are you happy about the baby?" Mrs. Granger asked.
Hermione's eyes snapped back at her mother quickly, shocked by the question. Of course she was happy. "Happy? Yes...very happy. We weren't exactly trying but...I didn't think I could be this excited."
Mrs. Granger smiled warmly at her daughter. "Well, then what is it? Is it that girl?"
"What girl? The pretty little one Ron's working with?" Mr. Granger asked as he threw some scraps in the trash clearly have listening.
Mrs. Granger scowled at her husband because she could see how the word pretty had effected Hermione, who seemed to go stiff. "Hermione, that's nothing to worry about. I've never seen a man look more adoringly at his wife than Ron looks at you."
Hermione sighed. She knew her mother was right, that she was being silly. "I know...it's just...they seem to have grown very close."
"Well wouldn't you want that? If she's responsible for watching his back? Wouldn't you want them to trust each other?" Mr. Granger asked
"I suppose so," Hermione nodded, realizing again, that she was being silly and her father had a very valid point.
Ron closed the door behind him as he motioned his parents and Lex toward the driveway. He wanted to make sure they were far enough away from the house that, even if the Grangers were near the front door they wouldn't hear them.
"Alright, Ron, what is going on here?" Mrs. Weasley sounded a bit worried.
Ron looked at Lex who shrugged. If he was suggesting she explain the situation he was very much mistaken.
Ron sighed and looked back at his parents. "Well, I know you both heard about the attack at the Ministry..."
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley nodded ferociously.
"Well, something was stolen from the Department of Mysteries... a prophecy, and...well they think it might be about Hermione...or the baby really," Ron tried to delicately explain the situation without causing too much panic. He thought leaving out the part about the blood curse would be a good idea.
Still, panic was clear in Mrs. Weasley's voice. "What?!"
"We aren't positive yet..." Lex chimed in, wanting to calm her grandmother down, though she knew she was lying. They were nearly certain it was about Rose.
"I'm sorry but...who are you again, dear?" Mrs. Weasley looked at Lex as if she had ten heads for speaking.
"I told you, Mum, I work with her. Given the circumstances Kingsley asked her to hang about and keep an extra eye on Hermione," Ron explained.
"So they believe Hermione to be in danger," Mr. Weasley spoke up now, slowly putting the pieces together.
"She already kind of is...we were attacked here the other night," Ron said slowly.
"What?!" Mrs. Weasley's voice only rose in volume.
"Everyone is fine!" Ron said quickly. "Lex and I were able to keep everyone safe."
This seemed to change Mrs. Weasley's attitude toward Lex a bit. "Well, lucky you were here then, I suppose."
Lex merely nodded at her grandmother.
"So besides the extra protection what are you all doing to keep my grandbaby and Hermione safe?" Mrs. Weasley asked.
"Well, we can't really do much else. Hermione will work from home and right now I'm going to be doing much but working on the prophecy and keeping this place safe," Ron motioned to the house.
"Would it be better for Hermione to be at the Burrow? More of us around to watch her..." Mrs. Weasley offered.
Ron thought about it for a long moment, but Lex already knew what the proper answer was. Her mother had always loved Mrs. Weasley but Lex knew Hermione had felt Mrs. Weasley was overbearing and over-corrective at times. She knew they wouldn't last two days together.
"We've set all the charms up here. Hermione is safe here...I promise," Lex said quickly.
Mrs. Weasley again narrowed her eyes at the girl she did not know was her granddaughter but it wasn't in an accusing way, it was as if Mrs. Weasley could see through to Lex's soul. It almost made Lex uncomfortable.
"I believe you dear," Mrs. Weasley said after a long moment, her eyes kind but intense as they continued to study Lex.
Hermione stood in her bedroom studying herself in the mirror. She felt like her body had already changed so much in her nine weeks of pregnancy. She turned to the side and could see a small bump in her abdomen but that wasn't the only change. Her breast looked larger already and certainly hurt more. She studied her face, her eyes looked so tired and the glow she heard came with pregnancy was no where to be found.
Hermione studied her face more, her thoughts drifting back to the fact that her mother and mother-in-law were so sure that Lex looked like her. Hermione, for some reason, had been annoyed by the comment. She knew that was silly, that Lex was pretty by all standards and it really should have been a compliment to be compared to her, yet it wasn't. Hermione couldn't help but thing of Lex now as a prettier version of herself that would stay pretty while Hermione's body morphed into something unattractive over the next few months.
Hermione knew logically all pregnancy changes would be temporary and she had never considered herself a vain person so even thinking along these lines made her feel bad about herself. She knew she shouldn't care what she looked like because she was growing a baby, yet the more she looked at herself, the more upset she became.
"You look beautiful," Ron's voice startled Hermione who quickly turned away from the mirror to find herself face to face with her husband.
Hermione snorted at his comment and moved to get into bed.
"What? You do..." Ron told her, also moving toward the bed with a little confusion as to why Hermione seemed annoyed. By all accounts, it had been an exciting day with their parents.
"Well savior it now before I gain all that weight," Hermione told him, a hint of disgust in her own voice.
"You will be even more beautiful..." Ron laid it on but honestly also believe the words he was saying. She would always be beautiful to him.
Hermione rolled her eyes again and sighed as she got in the sheets.
Ron's brow furrowed. "Hermione, what's wrong? Didn't we have a good day? Our parents were excited about the baby..."
"I know," Hermione said simply. Truthfully, she felt all over her place. She was happy their family was so happy about the baby, she was nervous about the prophecy and being attacked again, she was upset with the way her body was already changing, and she was annoyed with Lex's mere presence, and therefore was overwhelmed by everything.
"Are you okay?" Ron asked slowly.
"Obviously, I'm not!" Hermione snapped, sitting up and startling Ron. He had no idea where the anger had come from.
"Okay...well, what's wrong?" Ron asked, trying to remain calm and keep her calm.
"I...I don't even know," Now she was starting to cry.
"Hermione..." Ron gently patted her leg.
"I know I probably sound crazy...I don't know what's wrong with me..." Hermione laughed a little through her tears.
Ron smiled now, realizing what was going on. "Well, the Healers did say you should be prepared for mood swings...reckon this is it..."
Hermione nodded and laughed a little, the tears stopping a bit. "I suppose so..."
Ron smiled wider now that she was smiling. "Look, today was a wonderful day. I was happy to tell our parents...especially yours. They seemed so excited."
Hermione nodded. Her parents did seem excited to be first time grandparents.
"Let's get some sleep, yeah?" Ron asked as he rolled over Hermione's legs to his side of the bed.
She nodded again and allowed him to pull her close once they were in bed, his hands cradling the tiny bump in her belly that held their baby. These were the moments she cherished, the time they had just between the two of them.
Ron nestled his head against her hair and closed his eyes, feeling Hermione's breathing relax a bit against him. He was almost asleep when suddenly she twisted in her arms.
"Why do you think our Mum's said Lex looked like me?" Hermione suddenly asked. Her mind, as always, was racing before bed and the comment about Lex and her looking alike was still fresh on her mind.
Ron felt himself go rigid a bit. He knew the answer and it was quite simple. Lex looked like Hermione because Hermione was her mother, but Ron knew he couldn't tell her that, at least not yet.
"Because Mum's are mental..." Ron tried to casually brush it off, snuggling back up to Hermione.
"Do you think we look alike?" Hermione pressed.
"I mean...you both have brown hair I guess..." Ron continued to try and play dumb.
"Well, sure...but lots of girls have brown hair," Hermione said.
Ron could tell Hermione was not going to let it go and so he sighed, opening his eyes and propping himself up on his arm so he could look at Hermione.
"What are you getting at, Hermione?" Ron asked.
"I know I sound crazy, Ron. I know it...but I just...you've been so close to her lately..." Hermione was trying to get her thoughts together.
Ron shook his head, realizing what Hermione was saying but also trying not to vomit at the idea. Lex was his daughter, their daughter, but of course Hermione didn't know that so he understood her suspicion.
"Hermione, you and I are married, I love you...we made a baby..." Ron stroked her stomach. "We've got enough stress as it is, please don't make up things to worry yourself more. Lex is here to keep us safe and she and I work together...that's all."
Hermione sighed. "I know that...and I know I'm being silly...and you're right, Lex has been nothing but helpful to all of us."
"Maybe just spend some time with her...get to know her better...and maybe you won't feel so..." Ron wasn't sure what to say.
"Jealous, Ron. I'm jealous she is spending time with you...and I know very shortly she is going to be much better to look at than me...from a physical standpoint..." Hermione explained.
"Hermione, stop it. I bloody meant it...you're beautiful and you're only getting more beautiful every day...and I'll tell you that every day if you need me to," Ron told her.
Hermione smiled softly at Ron, feeling better now and almost embarrassed about her hormonal swings. "You may have to..."
"Well then I will," Ron said, kissing her softly before flopping back down into his pillow and pulling her close again so that they could get some sleep.
It was late when Scorpius walked into the Leaky Cauldron to meet with Draco. He found the younger version of his father in a back booth away from everyone.
Scorpius slide into the booth and Draco pushed over a small glass of fire whiskey toward Scorpius.
"Thanks..." Scorpius said and took a small sip.
"Well, it took awhile but I was able to track Goyle down," Draco said quickly and quietly as if he was worried about someone hearing them.
"Alright...and?" Scorpius pushed.
"He told me he really didn't know who it was...didn't recognize the voice...the daft bloke just did it for the money. He really didn't tell me anything that you didn't know already." Draco said.
"Well, that's not particularly helpful." Scorpius sighed.
Draco shrugged. It was all he had.
"What about the attack on the Department of Mysteries?" Scorpius asked.
"He said he wasn't there..." Draco said.
"And you believe him?" Scorpius asked.
"Actually, I do. He's not very smart and he was proud of the failed attack on Granger. He would have taken credit for the attack if he could," Draco said.
There was a moment of long silence where both men took sips of their whiskey.
"Is there any chance Goyle's going to see that mystery person again?" Scorpius asked.
"I didn't ask." Draco said.
"Could you?" Scorpius pushed, feeling slightly annoyed with his father.
Draco pursed his lips for a long moment and then nodded.
"Well, let me know when you do," Scorpius sighed and stood. He was slightly annoyed with his father's lack of help after a full week but at least he was able to confirm there was someone else involved and that Goyle wasn't in the Department of Mysteries.
Lex was sitting at the kitchen table of her parents home, or her future home, early the next morning. The sun was barely up but she had been up for hours.
In truth, she rarely slept anymore. Even when there were Aurors outside the home to give her a break she had a hard time sleeping. She was worried about someone else coming for her mother, worried they wouldn't be able to sort the prophecy out, and worried that despite everything she would still lose her family.
Lex's thoughts were only disturbed by footsteps coming down the stairs and into the kitchen. She turned to see her father enter the room.
"You're up early," Ron was surprised to see someone else awake.
"Honestly can't say I've slept good since I got here," Lex told her father.
"Understandable...can I make you some tea?" Ron asked.
Lex nodded as she watched her father move silently through the kitchen. It reminder her of when she was younger, on home for summer holiday from Hogwarts. Her father always got up early with her and they would have a breakfast before the rest of the family woke up. It was a special time for Lex, to have her father's undivided attention.
"Why are you up?" Lex asked. Her father may have gotten up early with her when she was a young teen but he certainly didn't seem to now.
"Had a long night with Hermio-umm...with your Mum..." Ron stumbled over his words, it still feeling weird to call Hermione Lex's mother.
"Something wrong?" Lex asked.
Ron laughed. "A little fight...she was jealous of the time I've been spending with you...apparently..."
"Jealous?" Lex was confused and furrowed her eyebrow.
Ron laughed more. "I know...it sounds bloody weird knowing well...that I'm your dad."
"Really weird..." Lex admitted, though the more she thought about it, it made sense. Hermione had no idea she was and so from the outside looking in, Lex was just a young Auror hanging around her famous husband.
"Maybe we should tell her who I am?" Lex asked, hoping her father would agree without thinking so much. It was absolutely crushing her to have her mother glare at her or consider her a threat when all she wanted to do was hug her mother.
Ron shook his head quickly, dashing all of Lex's hope. "I think that would just stress her out more...we'd have to explain everything...I think the would be worse."
Lex wanted to argue that it was already hard and stressful and keeping part of it a secret was only making it harder but they were interrupted by Scorpius flooing into the house and quickly making his way into the kitchen.
"Oh good...you're up!" Scorpius was excited to see both Lex and Ron were up so early.
"What are you doing here?" Lex was confused to see Scorpius at such an early hour.
"I met with my father late last night...he met with Goyle," Scorpius said, taking the tea Ron had put in front of Lex and taking a big sip.
"And?" Lex pressed.
"Goyle definitely wasn't in the Department of Mysteries...and my Dad swears Goyle didn't know who paid him," Scorpius said.
"Well, your father is also a prat..." Ron mumbled.
"So he wasn't super helpful," Lex sighed, ignoring her father's comment.
"Well...I am going it try and see if he can get us a meeting with this mystery person...I asked my father to find out but that means...well we probably would need to work a bit more with my father," Scorpius said, looking mostly at Ron.
Ron sighed. He didn't love the idea and he also didn't trust Draco but he knew if they had any chance of finding the prophecy and keeping Hermione and the baby he now knew to be Rose safe then they had to extend themselves to uncomfortable circumstances.
"We don't have a choice...if we want to find the prophecy and test the theory about my blood..." Lex said.
"I know, I know...let's see if he can set up with this mystery man, shall we?" Ron sighed, looking at the wizard and witch from the future who both nodded in agreement.