The Family Ties that Bind

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Summary: Hermione finds out her entire life has been a lie during the summer before her 7th year. How is she going to react to the news once she finds out who her real father is? Will Hermione and her father get along? Read and find out.

The Family Ties that Bind

Chapter 15- Hermione’s Gift and Heritage

It had been two weeks since Severus had nearly died at the hands of Voldemort and his followers. He was now back teaching. He still kept up the hateful bastard image, but this time no longer showed favoritism in his class. The Slytherins were angry at this change, but the other houses began to respect him even more.

Hermione and Draco were in the library studying when a group of Slytherins came up to them. Madame Pince was no where to be seen. Draco and Hermione immediately prepared for whatever they had planned.

“Well, well. If it isn’t Snape’s whore of a daughter and the bastard of Gryffindor, Draco.” one the Slytherin boys snarled.

“What do you want?” Hermione demanded.

“Your father should have died. To bad he lived.” another Slytherin said.

“Get the hell away from us.” Draco snarled as he got to his feet.

“What if we don’t?” said another.

“Then I’ll make you. This is your last warning.” Hermione ordered.

“HA! HA! HA!” the Slytherins laughed.

With the wave of her hand Hermione sent the six Slytherins flying through the air and out of the library. Draco just stared at her in shook. Hermione sat back down and resumed her studying.

“What the hell was that?” Draco asked.

“It’s no big deal. It was just wandless magic.” Hermione answered as she began writing once more.

“Wandless magic my ass. That was more than wandless magic. I think we need to talk to Severus and the Headmaster. There’s something different about you Hermione. Ever since that day you knew your dad was hurt, you’ve been different.” Draco said.

“Fine, but I’m telling you it’s not a big deal.” Hermione agreed as she and Draco gathered up their things.

The two made their way down to the dungeons and to Severus’s office. They knocked and a few seconds later Severus yelled for them to enter. They walked in and found him behind his desk grading papers.

“Hermione, Draco, what are you doing here?” Severus asked.

“We need to talk to you. It’s about Hermione.” Draco answered.

“Is something wrong sweet heart?” Severus asked worriedly.

“No dad. Draco’s just being over protective.” Hermione replied.

“Sir, the day you were hurt, Hermione knew something was wrong with you. Then just a few minutes ago she threw six Slytherins who were bothering us out of the library with just the wave of her hand. She says it’s wandless magic, but I don’t think so. It’s too strong.” Draco explained.

“Oh now I see. Come with me.” Severus said.

He led the two teens out of his office and into his private quarters. He summoned some tea from the kitchens then flooed for Minerva and Albus to join them. Ten minutes later everyone was seated around the sitting room. It was Albus who spoke first.

“You’re right Draco. Hermione’s abilities aren’t wandless magic. It is a rare and old magic. Very few witches and wizards posses this gift. Hermione has it because her mother had it, as does her Uncle Victor.” Albus said.

“What is it then?” Hermione asked.

“It’s called Wiccan magic. You see, the founders too had that gift. Of course Salazar stripped his abilities away. He felt it wasn’t pure magic. The others however held onto theirs. Harry too possess this gift. That is why when he loses control of his magic, things tend to happen that he can’t explain or even control. James, never got the chance to teach him to use and control it. I’m surprised at how well you can control your powers Hermione. Did Victor, by any chance tell you anything about them, or teach how to use them?” Albus asked.

“No sir. I don’t know how to explain it. It as if I just know what to do.” Hermione answered.

“Just like Jocelyn.” Minerva said with a smile.

“Minerva’s right. Jocelyn didn’t need anyone to train her in her abilities. And from what I recall, neither did Victor.” Severus added.

“So, does this mean that Hermione is a descendant of one of the founders?” Draco asked.

“Yes she is. I believe it’s Rowena Ravenclaw. Isn’t that right Severus?” Minerva answered.

“Yes. Hermione, have you read those two books I gave you on the Snape and Devaroux families?” Severus asked.

“No sir. I mean. I’ve started them, but with everything happening I haven’t gotten very far.” Hermione answered her dad.

“I see. It seems that your daughter is even more powerful than you and Jocelyn originally thought.” Albus said, his blue eyes twinkling like mad.

“I guess so. Your mother and I always knew you would be the most powerful in either family. We just didn’t know how powerful.” Severus explained to Hermione.

“This is weird.” Hermione said.

“I think it’s awesome.” Draco said with a smile.

“You would Draco.” Hermione said as she rolled her eyes.

“No, look at it this way. You’re a descendant of Ravenclaw, Harry’s a descendant of Gryffindor. If we could find out who the descendant of Hufflepuff is, the three of you combined, just might be what’s needed to defeat Voldemort’s sorry ass once and for all.” Draco explained.

Everyone sat in a stunned silence. Draco had a point. A very logical and plausible one at that. Draco looked around at them then blushed at their silence, thinking he had said something stupid.

“Draco, my boy, you may be on to something. The three other heirs of the founders, may be just enough to beat the heir of Slytherin, Voldemort.” Albus said.

“But we don’t know who the heir of Hufflepuff is though.” Hermione said.

“Actually, we do Hermione.” Minerva replied.

“Who is it?” Severus asked.

“None other than Neville Longbottom.” Albus answered with a smile.

“Neville!”

“Longbottom!”

“Yes. You see, his mother Alice was in Hufflepuff and his father Frank was in Gryffindor. His Grandmother too was in Gryffindor. It was a fifty-fifty chance that Neville would go to either Gryffindor or Hufflepuff.” Albus explained.

“Okay, now that we’ve identified the other three heirs, what do we do?” Hermione asked.

“We start training you. Harry’s been doing additional training for the past week. I think you and Neville should join him. With all three of your abilities, it would be a great disadvantage to Voldemort. After all, Salazar stripped his Wiccan abilities from him and they can never be replaced once they’ve been stripped away.” Minerva answered.

The five sat and talked a bit more before Draco and Hermione left to meet up with Harry and Ron for Gryffindor’s Quidditch team practice. Hermione was going to cheer on her friends. Once they were gone Severus spoke up.

“Albus, are you sure this is a good idea? There are too many unknowns in this equation.” Severus asked.

“Severus, I understand your fears. But, I believe young Draco was right. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner. It’s so simple. And usually the best plans are those that are simple.” Albus answered.

“Severus, don’t worry about Hermione so much. She will be fine. She’ll have Harry and Mr. Longbottom there. They would never let anything happen to her. You know that.” Minerva added.

“I know. I just don’t want to lose her like I lost Jocelyn.” Severus sighed.

“Don’t worry. Just support her and be there for her when she needs you.” Albus said as he patted Severus’s shoulder.

Severus simply nodded. He knew Albus and Minerva were right. All he could do was guide and help Hermione wherever he could.

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