Draco : The Return

Padfoot's Plan

Hermione sighed and sunk into her chair. She had come to a dead end. 'So does anyone know where we go from here?' Ron said, breaking the silence, within the Burrow 'Hermione?'. Everyone looked up to see her response, but moaned as she shook her head, disappointedly. 'Wow, The Brightest Witch of Her Age has no answers' Ron smiled to himself 'Never saw that coming'. Molly huffed, loudly, and smacked Ron over the head with a tea towel, causing a small amount of amusment in the room.

Arthur Weasley, the man of the house, stood up and cleared his throat 'Molly, I think it's time we discuss a few things, alone'. She nodded and hushed the kids to the stairs, meanwhile Arthur leaned over to Bill ad Fleur 'Billy, send a message to The Order, it's time to discuss Padfoot's Plan'.  There was a large burst as everyone was pushed upstairs, stumbling upon the staircase was Hermione. She could see everyone's puzzled faces but Harry's eyes lit up as he turned around 'Padfoot?' He said. Hermione grabbed his arm 'Harry!' She pulled him up to his and Ron's bedroom, where Ron was already sat.

'What the bloody hell is Padfoot's Plan?' Ron said laying on his bed. Hermione shut the door, so the three were alone. She sighed and sat on Harry's bed 'Sit down, Harry' He ignored her and paced up and down. 

'What was Sirius' plan?' Harry whispered 'Did he know this would-'

'Before Sirius died' Hermione started, pinching the bridge of her nose 'He knew that The Dark Lord and his followers would have a back up if all failed, but what is was, to be exact, I don't know But I do know that he ordered that you, Harry, along with Ron, Ginny and I, were kept in the most safest place - Hogwarts' Harry was astanded.

'We're going back to Hogwarts?' Ron smiled 'He's right though, Sirius, there is nowhere safer than Hogwarts'.

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The following day, Hermione sat in her room, packing and preparing for the following trip. She had no idea how long they would be in Hogwarts. They hadn't told her much, but Harry was infuriated by the Order's sudden lack of speech. Hermione wasn't in trouble for telling Ron and Harry the plan before Molly and Arthur could, but she could see that a few were irritated. Hermione snapped out of her thoughts as she felt someone kissing her jaw line, lightly. She smiled 'George...'

'What?' He grinned turning her around 'I might not see you for months'. Hermione's smiled dropped as she realised George wasn't required to go. Noticing, George pulled Hermione into his arms, and soon she relaxed into his presence. She released a small sob, and he patted her back soothingly. Just when they thought they were safe, when they thought they would finally be happy, Voldemolt  took all happiness away that could possibly be acessable.

Dragging her suitcase downstairs, Hermione joined everyone downstairs. 'Now' Molly said hugging Ginny tightly 'You be safe! You're my only daughter, and i don't wnat to hear you have even bruised your knee, alright?'. Ginny laughed and queezed her mother one last time, before letting go and walking over to Harry. Ron shook his fathers hand and kissed his mothers cheek before returning to his friends. Hermione stumbled over to Molly, tears threatening to break. As she hugged her tightly, she could feel Molly's own tears slide down her back.

Stepping back, Hermione watched Arthur clear his throat and nod towards the door 'Lets leave these to alone'. Everyone filed out, leaving Hermione and George in silence. In a sudden second, Hermione and George ran across the room, tears falling from Hermione's cheek as they clasped onto each others touch. George, at his large height, lifted Hermione's feet up onto his, so they were nearly eye to eye. Hermione buried her head into George's shoulder, sobbing so loudly, but not caring in the slighest. 'Promise me you will be safe-'

'George...'

'Promise' He said, holding her so tightly. She nodded in his shoulder and he felt, ever so lightly, smiled. 'You must keep safe, too, George' She whispered 'I'm going to be in Hogwarts, they can't touch me, but you...you are  in the open-'

'I am not in danger' He said.

'The Dark Lord will hurt nayone close to us-'

'The Dark Lord won't waste his time on me, he will be spending it on some pathectic  Death Eater, or something pointless...'. Hermione laughed. She kissed his cheek and a let him go 'I'll write everyday'

'That won't be enough' He smiled 'Before you go, I must tell you something..well not quite, but I can tell you that when you arrive in Hogwarts, there is someone you won't be expecting to see. But promise me, you will tell me the truth after'

'Hermione! George! Come on' Harry yelled from outside.

'Promise me!' George said, quickly. Hermione nodded quickly 'I promise'.

With that, Hermione walked outside, said her final goodbyes and placed her hand on Ginny's whos was on Ron's. Harry sighed and turned to the group 'Ready?'. Everyone nodded then finally he placed their hands together and apparaed to Hogsmeade. Kingsley stood up from a small bench 'You took your time'. After apoligising, they made their way up to Hogwarts and, just like they did in 10 years ago, everyone gasped as their saw their beautiful, second home. As they neared the castle, Hermione couldn't help but hold onto Ron's hand, which he appreciated. He had missed her. 'So this is real' He whispered.

'It's as real as it gets' Kingsley said, as the large stone doors opened. It was late and there was no students Quickly, Kingsley rushed them upstairs to McGonagall's office.

'Oh, Kingsley' She said looking up from her half monn glasses. The profesor didn't say anything to the four, shaking friends. Hermione didn't expect a greeting, due to the circumstances. Harry clesared his throat 'Professor, can you please explain why no one told me about my godfather's plan for us?'

With a srious glance to Kingsley, who shook his head, McGonagal sighed, changing the subject subtly 'That is not my place to say, Potter. But, for now, I must explain somethings. Firstly, you shall be sharing a common on the forth floor, in the west tower, it is secluded for privacy. Inside is a small kitchen, libary and lounge. Ofcourse it holds 5 bedrooms, but Harry and Ginny, I do understand your...relationship, but be respectful of others and sleep in your own bed-'

'Ok, Professor, we understand' Ginny said, bursting with her red cheeks. Ron who hadn't spoken for a while, cleared his throat '5? There's only 4 of us?'

The professor gave a worried look to Kingsley, and he edged towards her desk, revealing a familiar blonde haired figure behind him.