Chapter Four: A New Mum and Dad
Hallie was jumping in her crib, waiting for someone to come get her. "MUMMY!" She yelled, getting impatient. She tilted her head when Aunt Hermione came into the room and took her out of the crib. Hallie then started bouncing from one foot to the other. "Oo." Hallie said, still not being able to say 'L' quite as well as the other letters in the alphabet. Hermione brought her in front of the bathroom. Hallie walked into the bathroom. "too tael" Hallie said about the toilet. Hermione picked her up and put her on the toilet and when Hallie finished she helped Hallie wash her hands.
"W'ere Mummy?" Hallie asked.
"She's not- she's." Hermione sighed she wasn't sure of how to explain this to Hallie. She was still quite young and most likely didn't understand death. "She's not here right, now. Okay?" Hallie nodded but she still looked quite curious. "Are you hungry?"Hermione asked.
"Yes."
"Okay how about I go make you some breakfast?" Hermione asked. Hallie's eyes widened.
"NO!" She yelled and covered her mouth. Hermione scowled. And heard someone chuckle. She saw Harry behind her.
"How about I make you breakfast Hallie." Hallie nodded at Harry.
"I'm not that bad." Hermione said and folded her arms.
"Of coarse not." Harry said with a smirk. After Harry had finished breakfast mostly everyone was in the kitchen, but Remus.
"Kellie where is Remus, he's got to eat before work." Hermione said.
"He's taken off today he has a appointment at Saint Mundos." Kellie informed her.
"Oh okay then." Hermione said as she finished her breakfast.
"Looks like it's time to go." Harry said. Hermione nodded.
"You three be good for Kellie, alright." They all nodded. Harry and Hermione apparated to work. And went to their mail boxes.
"Hallie was asking about Luna and Ron, I don't know how to tell her..." Hermione said, and sniffed as she felt tears coming on.
"We're going to have to tell her before Thursday."
"That only gives us two days."
"I know. Why don't we try to explain it to her tonight." Harry suggested.
"Yes, I suppose that's a good idea." Hermione agreed when Antonio the head of the Auror and Crime investigation office came up to them.
"There is a mob outside wanting to talk to you." He told them.
"What?" Hermione asked.
"Words gotten out, that you both have custody over the children of the Weasley's and Rita has started more rumors about your relationship."
"I hate her." Hermione growled. Harry sighed and re adjusted his glasses.
"What do they want?"
"Interviews, answers, the usual." He told them.
"Fine, I'll go. Hermione, stay in here when I come back I'll tell you what I've told them." Hermione nodded.
"I'll be in my office." Hermione told him. Hermione walked into her office and saw a whole stack of mail. "Oh you have got to be kidding me." Hermione sighed, she looked for any offical seals for the mail she knew she had to look through, which narrowed her mail down to five letters, two from the auror agency, one from the minister, one from the charms lab and another from the potions lab.
Dear Miss Granger,
The Auror agency would like to tell you that we are assigning you a partner for your case on the Weasley's. Lavender Brown will assist you on your investigation. She is from the Divination Department and has just finished her SAIA (Standard Auror Investigation Assessment.). She passed the test with a score of 570, which is nothing compared to your 700 score but she is one of the best in her class.
Sincerely,
Antonio Cortellini
Hermione was surprised to see that Lavender had going the law enforcement side of the ministry. Hermione wasn't too surprised in her score, she was in the DA when they were back in Hogwarts.
Dear Miss Granger,
The samples you gave us to send to the Charms and Potions labs were delivered as soon as possible and the Charms Lab said they'd like you to come in, and they would sen you a letter with more details.
Sincerely,
Crystal Boot
Hermione nodded and opened the one from the charms lab.
Dera Miss Granger,
We'd like you to come into the Law Enforcement's Charms lab as soon as possibly, feel free to come in at whatever time is most convenient for you.
Hermione nodded, she'd go down there later. Harry walked into the room. "I told them we weren't dating."
"Harry, you know that the headlines tomorrow are going to read Harry Potter In Denial of a Romance with Hermione Granger."
"We've had worse, haven't we?"
"I suppose that's true."
"Antonio said we should take the day off, until the mob and rumors cool down." Harry said. Hermione nodded and they apparated back home where Hallie was crying with Kellie comforting her, and Issac was yelling at Rex.
"Why did you say that to her!" Issac yelled at Rex.
"It's the truth! If we have to deal with it so does she!" Rex said.
"What's going on?" Hermione asked, taking on the mother role. Issac glared at Rex and turned to Harry and Hermione.
"Rex told Hallie Mum and Dad died on purpose, because they didn't want her." Issac said. Hallie was still slightly whimpering in Kellie's arms.
"Rex to your room." Hermione ordered him.
"No this isn't my house, your not my mum! And I'll never have a Mum again!" Rex yelled and ran out of the house.
"I'll go get him." Harry told Hermione. Who nodded rubbing her temples, then she took Hallie out of Kellie's arms.
"What Rex said wasn't rue Hallie. Your parents loved you very much. They didn't die on purpose, it was someone else's fault."
"Who?"
"A woman, we're still researching it, don't worry. Harry and I are your new Dad and Mum and we'll treat you just like your parents did." Hermione told her.
"Will I ever see them again?" Hallie asked.
"When you get old, you'll meet up with them in heaven."
"Will they remember me?"
"Of coarse, they watch you form above every single moment. They love you and your brothers." Hallie gave a weak smile.
Outside Harry had caught Rex before he could get anywhere. "Rex stop this!" Harry said as Rex struggled to get free of Harry's grasp.
"NO! I don't have to listen to you! Your not my father!"
"Rex would you stop fighting my grip, I don't want you to hurt yourself. And now, I am your father. Your father and your mum wanted it that way." Harry told him.
"NO! NO! They are just hiding, the fire, it wasn't real, it's a dream! It's a dream!" Rex finally stopped struggling and cried. Harry pet his back.
"Come on Rex, you could do with some lunch." Harry said and they walked back to the house.
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A/N: Yes it's been a while but you've finally gotten a new chapter! I hope you guys like this chapter. Shows a lot more emotion. The kids are a handful now aren't they? Thanks to everyone who reviewed!
Next Time On When Tragedy Strikes....
Remus has good news, but Kellie isn't excited about it.
Danny moves into the house.
Hermione talks to Susan Bones in the Charms Department.
Lavender helps Hermione with the case.
Rex has a phobia.