The Power of Five

The Power of Five

Disclaimer: I don\'t own the characters of Charmed or Harry Potter. This story is for fun and fun only.

Summary: What if Patti Halliwell had not four but five daughters? While helping Prue clean out the attic, Paige finds something interesting. The four sisters and Leo begin the search for the fifth Charmed One. Their search leads them to Hogwarts and straight into the war between the Light and Voldemort. Will they find their lost sister? Can the Charmed Ones help defeat Voldemort? Who knows. R/R.

Author’s Note: This is an Alternate Universe. Prue never died but Paige was still found. Patti died when Paige was 12, Phoebe was 14, Piper was 17, and Prue was 19. The youngest is now 17 or 18. Prue was already in college when Patti died.

Chapter 6- The Return of Cole

It was almost two in the morning when Hermione sat up with a shriek, gasping for air. Prue and Severus were immediately at her side.

“It’s okay Hermione. You’re in the hospital wing.” Prue whispered as she wrapped her arms around her sister.

“What happened? Last thing I remember was that Darklighter and getting hit by the arrow.” Hermione said.

“That’s right. A second after you were hit you blew up the Darklighter and fainted. We brought you here where Prue took the arrow out using her powers and Leo healed you.” Severus explained.

“How long have I been asleep?” Hermione asked as she laid back down.

“About six and a half hours.” Prue answered.

“Just rest Hermione. Poppy is releasing you in time for breakfast. You are going to need your strength.” Severus said gently as he tucked in his god daughter.

Hermione simply nodded and fell asleep once more. Prue smiled as she watched Severus gently tuck her sister in and brush a strand of hair away from her face.

“You really are good with kids.” Prue said.

“Being a teacher is the closest I’ll ever be to being a father.” Severus replied.

“Why? I mean don’t you want to get married and have a family of your own one day?” she asked.

“I had given up on that a long time ago. It’s been about twenty years since I last thought about it.” he answered.

“What happened?” she asked.

“I joined the Death Eaters. After a few weeks I realized I could never marry and have a family. Not as long as Voldemort still lived. That’s when I began spying for the Order of the Phoenix. Hermione is the closest thing I’ve ever had to a daughter.” Severus answered sadly.

Prue reached over and placed her hand over his. Severus pulled her close and held her tight. Prue rested her head on his chest. As they sat there they slowly fell asleep holding one another tightly. When Hermione woke up, she smiled as she saw Prue and Severus holding each other. She shifted and the noise caused Severus to open his eyes.

“Morning.” Hermione whispered.

“Morning. How are you feeling?” Severus asked.

“Fine. You know, you and Prue belong to each other. I’m very happy for you two.” Hermione answered.

“I am glad you approve of mine and your sister’s relationship Hermione.” Severus said with a smile.

“All I ask is that you take care of her. I don’t want to see her hurt.” Hermione replied.

Severus nodded. Just then Prue woke up, stretched and smiled as she saw her youngest sister sitting up talking to Severus.

“Hey you. How you doing?” Prue asked.

“Feeling fine. Did you two get any sleep?” Hermione answered.

“A little. I’ll go get Madame Pomfrey so she can check you out.” Prue said.

Prue got up and headed for Poppy’s office. A few minutes later Poppy and Prue came out. After about fifteen minutes of poking and prodding, Poppy seemed satisfied.

“You can get dressed and head down to breakfast.” Poppy said.

Hermione got up, grabbed her clothes and headed for the bathroom. An hour later Hermione, Prue and Severus entered the Great Hall. She was greeted by her friends, sisters and father. After breakfast Hermione headed to potions. Hermione was excited. That day they were going to start brewing Veritaserum.

“Everyone must pay extra close attention to their potion. This one is extremely dangerous if brewed incorrectly. The instructions are on the board. Begin.” Severus instructed.

Piper and Severus walked around the classroom helping those students who needed it. The class had just finished and were cleaning up when the door to the room burst open. The students screamed and ran to the front of the class.

“Hello Piper.” the man said.

“Oh god.” Piper gasped as she stared at the menacing face of Cole Turner, also known as Belthazar.

“What? No hug for your dear brother-in-law?” Cole taunted.

“Cole, why are you doing this?” Piper demanded as she stood protectively in front of Hermione and Severus.

“You know why. Now, where’s Harry Potter? Hmmm. Hand him over and this ends now.” Cole answered.

“I don’t think so.” Piper said.

Before anyone could react, Cole threw a fireball at Piper.

“No! Fireball!” Hermione screamed.

The fireball materialized in her hand. She quickly threw it back at a very surprised Cole. Cole dodged it at the last second. The fireball collided with the stone wall behind him.

“Well, well. There’s a fifth sister. This should prove interesting. This isn’t over.” Cole said then shimmered out.

“Piper are you okay?” Hermione asked.

“Yeah. We’ve got a problem. Come on. We have to get to the others.” Piper answered.

Before anyone could stop them, Piper and Hermione grabbed their things, grabbed each other’s hand and the pair ran from the room. They found their sisters in Albus’s office talking.

“What’s wrong?” Prue asked worriedly as they burst into the office.

“We’ve got…big…problems.” Hermione gasped out.

“What now?” Paige moaned.

“Cole.” Piper answered.

“What?” Phoebe, Paige and Prue cried.

“He showed up in the potions classroom. He’s after Harry. When I refused to hand him over, he threw a fireball at me. Hermione intercepted it and threw it back.” Piper explained.

“So, he know about Hermione. If he’s after Harry, then that means he has probably joined forces with Voldemort.” Albus said sadly.

“Okay. What do we do?” Phoebe asked.

“Sweetie, everything is going to be okay.” Hermione said.

“Okay? Okay! My ex-husband from hell is back! He’s after Harry, joined Voldemort, and now he’s found out about you! It’s all because of me!” Phoebe cried as she leapt to her feet.

“Phoebe, honey, this isn’t your fault. Look, it was only a matter of time before I was discovered as a Charmed One. All we have to do is protect Harry and make a potion or spell to Vanquish Cole.” Hermione said as she hugged her sister.

“There’s a vanquishing potion in the book. The only problem is we need a piece of his flesh when he turns into Belthazar.” Prue added.

“But he still has the powers of the Source. What do we do about that?” Paige asked.

“I’m sure you five will find a way. Now, I suggest you all head to your next class. Be vigilant at all times.” Albus said.

They nodded and hurried to their classes. By dinner Remus had heard about what happened. As soon as Hermione entered the Great Hall, he rushed to her side.

“Are you all right? Severus told me what happened.” Remus asked worriedly.

“Daddy, I’m fine. It’s Phoebe I’m worried about. I mean, this Cole or whatever his name is, swore he would get her back. Please watch her.” Hermione answered.

“I promise I will watch her.” Remus said as he hugged her, kissed her forehead and returned to the staff table.

Hermione sat down with her friends and fiancee. As she did, she noticed that most of the school was staring at her.

“Is it true Hermione? That you’re a Charmed One?” Neville asked.

“Yes.” Hermione answered.

“How? I mean, you’re a muggle born.” Parvati asked.

“No I’m not. My mother was a Wiccan witch and my father was a Wizard. I was given to the Grangers at birth for protection. I only found out this summer.” Hermione replied as she ate her dinner.

“Wow. So You-Know-Who is after you now?” Seamus asked.

“Guess so. Now, excuse me. I’m off to do some reading.” Hermione answered.

Hermione rose to her feet, kissed Draco’s cheek and left the Great Hall. Once alone she orbed to Prue and Piper’s room where the Book of Shadows was kept. She took the book, sat in the common room and began flipping through it.

‘Come on. There has to be something.’ Hermione thought as she flipped through the book.

She found the vanquishing spell, the summoning spell and all information the book had on Belthazar. She continued to search the book, looking for anything they could use to vanquish Cole as Belthazar and the Source. At that moment Prue and Severus entered the room.

“Argh!” Hermione yelled as she slammed the book closed.

“Anything?” Severus asked.

“Yeah. I know how to summon and vanquish Belthazar. As for vanquishing the Source, not a damn thing.” Hermione said as she pinched the bridge of her nose.

“It’s all right Hermione. We’ll come up with something. Look, why don’t you go to bed. You look like you could use an early night.” Prue said gently.

“You’re right. I’ll see you guys tomorrow. Night Prue. Night Professor.” Hermione sighed as she hugged Prue and Severus.

Hermione made her way towards Gryffindor Tower. She had just passed the Great Hall when she heard someone calling her name. She spun around and found Draco running toward her.

“Hey Mia. You all right? You seemed a bit aggravated at dinner.” Draco asked.

“Yeah. I just got tired of everyone asking question after question.” she answered as she wrapped her arm around his waist.

“Don’t worry. Everyone will forget it in a few days. Something new will come up. It usually does.” he said as he draped his arm around her shoulders.

“So, any ideas about when you want to get married Mia?” he asked.

“Yeah. I was thinking about a March wedding. How does that sound?” she answered.

“I think it sounds wonderful. So the March after we graduate then?” he said.

“Yes.” she replied.

Hermione stopped walking and faced her fiancee. She leaned foreword and pressed her lips to his. Draco pulled her tightly to him and deepened the kiss.

“Hello little one.” a voice said breaking the two apart.

Hermione and Draco turned and found Cole standing a few feet away. In a blink of an eye, Cole flicked his wrist and Hermione and Draco went flying through the air and crashed into a suite of armor.

“Where’s Harry Potter Charmed One?” Cole asked.

“You think we’re going to tell you?” Draco answered.

Cole formed an energy ball and threw it at them. Draco and Hermione just barely managed to dive out of the way as it hit the wall.

“Cole, think about what you’re doing! My sisters said you were good once! There’s still good in you! Fight damnit! Fight Belthazar and the Source! Fight them!” Hermione yelled.

“Wrong witch. Now, I’ll give you one more chance to tell me where the boy it.” Cole said as he held up an energy ball in his hand.

Draco and Hermione simply stood their ground in front of the Great Hall.

“Fine.” Cole said as he threw the energy ball at them.

“NOOOO!” Draco yelled as he pushed Hermione out of the way.

“DRACO!” Hermione screamed as the energy ball hit Draco and sent him crashing into the Great Hall.

“Hmm. Pity.” Cole said with a smile then vanished in a ball of fire.

“HELP! OH GOD! LEO! LEO! PAIGE! HELP ME PLEASE!” Hermione screamed as she cradled Draco’s head in her lap.

“LEO! PAIGE!” she screamed once more.

A second later Leo and Paige orbed in. Prue, Piper, Phoebe, Severus and her father were running into the Great Hall.

“Oh god!” Phoebe gasped.

“L…Leo heal him. Please.” Hermione begged, not noticing that Draco‘s blood now covered her hands and clothes.

Leo knelt beside Draco while Remus and Severus gently pulled Hermione away so Leo could work. Remus hugged her as they waited.

“What’s wrong? Why isn’t he waking up?” Hermione demanded.

“I…I can’t heal the dead. I’m sorry.” Leo said sadly.

“You can’t…No! NO! NOOOO! DRACO! OH GOD!” Hermione screamed as she jerked loose of Severus and Remus.

Hermione clutched Draco’s lifeless body to her. Her screams echoing off the hall. A minute later Albus, Sirius, and Minerva came running in. Minerva gasped at the sight before her. Hermione kneeling, screaming and covered in blood clutching Draco tightly to her.

“What happened?” Albus asked.

“We’re not sure. I was with Piper when I suddenly heard Hermione crying out to me. I orbed here and so did Paige. The others arrived a second or so later. I tried to heal him, but it was too late. He’s dead.” Leo answered.

“Honey, you have to let him go. We have to get him to Poppy.” Remus whispered.

“No! Get the hell away! He died because of me! It’s my fault!” Hermione yelled as she pushed her dad away.

“Hermione please. He has to be moved to the infirmary and we have to notify Lucius and Narcissa.” Severus said gently.

“No!” she yelled again.

Everyone left her and huddled in a nearby corner.

“Albus, what do we do?” Sirius asked.

“I have an idea. Let me try.” Prue said.

The others nodded. Prue took a deep breath and walked over to her youngest sister. Prue knelt beside her.

“G…go away. L…lea…leave me…a…alone.” Hermione sobbed.

“Hermione, I know how you feel. A few years ago someone I deeply loved died in a demon attack. His name was Andy Treadoux. I blamed myself for a while. Look, Draco sacrificed himself to protect you. Just like Andy did for me.” Prue said softly as she stroked Hermione‘s hair.

“Why? I…I didn’t…need…protection. I…I could…have…handled…Cole.” Hermione sobbed as she rested her head on Prue’s shoulder.

“Sshh. Don’t worry, Cole will pay. Now, let’s get Draco out of here and notify his parents. Okay?” Prue whispered.

Hermione nodded. Prue signaled to Severus and Remus. The two walked over, gently picked up Draco’s body and carried him away. Prue helped Hermione to her feet and they followed. Luckily the infirmary was empty. Poppy was beyond shocked, but quickly set about cleaning his body and preparing it for when Lucius and Narcissa arrived.

“Hermione, what happened?” Albus asked.

“I…I was heading to bed when I heard someone calling my name. I turned and there was Draco. We were talking about the wedding. We had decided to get married the March after we graduate. Then…then Cole showed up. I told him to fight his evil side. He wanted Harry. Then he threw an energy ball. Draco…Draco pushed me aside an…and took the hit. I…I called for Leo…and…Paige. You…you know the rest.” Hermione answered as fresh tears fell from her eyes.

Remus held her as she began crying once more. Prue held Severus as he began to cry as well. Piper and Leo held each other as did Paige and Sirius.

“Minerva, I’m heading to notify Lucius and Narcissa. Stay here. I know she won’t leave him.” Albus said.

Minerva nodded and went to help Poppy. Two hours later Lucius and Narcissa rushed into the hospital wing. Immediately they ran to Hermione.

“Lucius, Narcissa. I…I am…so sorry. It’s…all…my fault.” Hermione cried.

“Sshh. Hermione dear, it’s not your fault. Draco died trying to save you.” Narcissa whispered tearfully as she held Hermione.

“I know you…must…hate…me.” she sobbed.

“No Hermione. We don’t hate you. You had no way of knowing this would happen.” Lucius said as he too held Hermione.

The three held each other and cried. Prue understood exactly how Hermione felt. After Andy died she had blamed herself for his death. She finally accepted that Andy had made up his mind to come storming into the Manor that night. Just like Draco had made up his mind to protect Hermione.

“Will she be okay?” Paige asked.

“I don’t know. She loved Draco so much. But he loved her just as much. Maybe more.” Severus answered tearfully.

“You really cared about him huh?” Piper asked.

“He was my godson.” he replied.

That night Hermione stayed with Prue and Severus, Lucius and Narcissa stayed in the Head Boy rooms. Hermione had cried herself to sleep. Prue and Severus sat at her bedside.

“You seem to know what she’s going through.” Severus said.

“Yeah. There was a guy. Him and I dated in high school then once more for a while after we received our powers. A few years ago we were facing off with a warlock. I told him to stay away because Phoebe had a premonition of him dying. He came anyway and he was killed. I blamed myself. Finally, I realized that Andy made the choice to come and help. Once she realizes that Draco made up his mind, she will be fine.” Prue replied.

The next morning at breakfast Albus made the announcement. The reaction was instantaneous. The Slytherins seemed both happy yet shocked. The Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs were saddened. It was the Gryffindors that were the worst. They were shocked, sad, but more importantly angry. But not at Hermione, they were angry with Cole.

“The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at two. Today’s classes are canceled so the students and staff can pay their respects.” Albus said.

Hermione spent the day with Lucius and Narcissa. Throughout the day students and professors filed in and out of the chapel to pay their final respects to Draco and his parents. That night Hermione sat near the lake wrapped in Draco’s cloak, staring out over the water.

“Oh Draco. Why did you have to be so brave? If you hadn’t tried to play hero you would still be here.” she whispered.

She sat out there for over an hour before heading for bed. The next day was rough. Draco’s body was to be cremated. The funeral was open to the faculty and students. The cremation was only for family, faculty and immediate friends.

“He’s at peace now.” Harry said as Draco’s body began to burn.

Hermione watched as her fiancée’s body was slowly released to the heavens. She began crying as she clutched his cloak tighter around her. Within minutes she was hyperventilating.

“Hermione, breath. Just breath.” Remus said gently.

Hermione tried to breath but failed. She fainted dead away into her dad‘s arms. Lucius told Remus to put her to bed. Remus took her to his chambers where he put her to bed. He knew the next few days were going to be rough. At least she wouldn’t be alone. He would make sure of it.

T.B.C