Reunion

Mia woke up early the next morning before the break of dawn, to find a letter on her bedside table.

Mia slit open the letter .

Dear Mia,

I have heard about your mum, I'm sorry I did not warn you about it. I think we may have to introduce you to your parents soon because your mum may have a mental relapse. I have been informed that she is alright though, if that reassures you.

Love you my darling niece,

From Uncle T.M.R

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Mia woke up and found Hermione sat up on her bed. Mia ran her fingers through her hair. Mia chucked her compact mirror at Hermione who used it to put on make-up. Chucking it back to Mia began to apply make-up.

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The girls stood at the side of the train mingling amongst themselves. Somebody brushed past Mia who looked up Draco was stood beside her. He looked around and handed Mia a bag.

"See you soon darling!" He said subtly kissing her neck. Mia and Hermione climbed onto the train and hurriedly got into a carriage. Mia waved her wand locking the doors behind her. Mia and Hermione changed into their new clothes from Narcissa before they settled down beside each other. Mia tied her hair up so she could touch up her makeup

"So how are you and Draco?" Hermione asked, looking at Mia who grinned.

"Fantastic, he's been so lovely to me, I couldn't ask for anyone better. How about you, have you got your eye on anyone in particular?" Mia asked knowingly.

"Maybe Zabini, although he doesn't know about me being who I am he's been fantastic, a real courteous gentlemen. Yesterday I dropped my books  and he picked them up for me and the day before he opened a door for me, and when I said thank you he said, "Anything for you, beautiful!"

"It sounds like Miss Riddle's got a real crush on somebody!" Mia exclaimed causing the girls to burst into a full fit of exuberant laughter.

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After a long peaceful train journey Hermione and Mia got off the train heaving their trunks behind them. 

"Bloody hell what are you so excited for?" Ron asked as he and Harry caught up with her.

"Shut up" was all she said before Mia nudged her in the ribs. She followed Mia's gaze until she saw that her aunt was behind a pillar trying to get their attention. The girls snaked their way through the crowd until they reached Narcissa.

"Hey aunt Cissy," They said, hugging the older woman as Lucius and Draco made their way over to them. Mia kissed her boyfriend and hugged him. Hermione said the same to Draco, also hugging him before turning to Lucius. "Hello, Uncle Lu-Lu," She said grinning evilly as she heard three vigorous laughs behind her. Lucius scowled at her before breaking out in a grin also.

"You are going to call me that forever now aren't you?" Lucius raised an eyebrow, still grinning.

"Right well, we best be off, Don't want to keep the dark lord and his queen waiting," Narcissa said

Hermione's face morphed into a big smile as she grabbed onto Narcissa's arm. Her aunt shook her head in amusement before apparating them to the Malfoy Manor, Lucius, Draco and Mia just behind them. Hermione took a deep breath before walking in.

Hermione and Mia walked into the large foyer. The young witches were brought out of her thoughts when Narcissa tapped their shoulders and whispered in each girls ear.

"Bella and Tom are in the sitting room!" Narcissa said. "Bella and Tom don't know you're here so keep quiet!"

The girls burst into a fit of giggles. It was hilarious that the Dark Lord didn't know who was in his own house

"Hush now, I want this to be a surprise" She scolded. They just nodded, fearing they would start laughing again if they opened their mouths.

Narcissa joined the family in the sitting room, leaving Hermione and Mia alone in the corridor.

"Narcissa, Where did you get off to?" Hermione heard an unfamiliar woman ask. Hermione grinned. She assumed the voice belonged to her mother who else would it belong to. Mia smiled. But for Mia, the feeling was one of longing. In a way, she was jealous of her best friend. Mia had to wait to meet her mum and dad. It was painstakingly sad. But she was happy for her best friend.

"Dress robe shopping. Both me and my son need new robes, plus Viv asked me to pick up something for her and Matilda!" Narcissa lied, smoothly. Mia smiled. Narcissa was well known for her shopping habits so it was a perfect lie.

"Oh," Bella said, disappointedly. She looked crestfallen. Her head had gone all droopy.

"Where did you think I had gone?" Narcissa asked, already knowing. But she wanted to see how her sister replied.

"To um. Doesn't matter!" Bella muttered, her eyes closed preventing tears from escaping.

"To go and get Hermione and Mia?" Narcissa supplied, causing Bella to glare at her, and begin to draw her wand.

"Enough Narcissa" Tom interrupted, he also did not know that Hermione and Mia were in the manor. He glared at his sister in law and wrapped an arm around his wife

Hermione had enough. She wanted to meet her mum. Now!

Hermione walked into the room, Mia following behind her. Tom and Bella both turned to look at the source of the noise. Her father raised his hand and the glamours were removed, he then stood and greeted his daughter and niece by giving them both a hug. Bellatrix was still sitting, in silence. she thought her niece and daughter had been murdered but she was incorrect. After breaking off the hug, Hermione turned to her Mother and smiled.

"Hi, mum!" Hermione squeaked, her voice was hardly audible

Bellatrix's eyes went even wider as she stood slowly. Taking in every inch of her daughter. Her daughter was beautiful.

"Hermione?" She whispered, tears threatening to fall. Hermione nodded, her own tears threatening to spill from her eyes.

"It's me mum" She replied, her voice barely above a whisper. Bellatrix let out a sob as she brought her daughter into a tight hug. They stood there for about a minute before Bella looked up and beckoned her husband over, who wrapped his arms around his girls.

"Oh I can't take this cuteness anymore" Narcissa cried turning to her husband, who just shook his head at his wife's antics and looked at his son and Mia for some help with her.

"Sorry Father, we can't help you" Draco shrugged before turning back to the book he was reading to Mia. All Mia could do was watch from the side. She wanted her life to be like her best friends but because of the war, she would have to wait.

Bella hugged Mia. Bella questioned Mia's hair colour. Mia explained that she had dyed it because she liked the colour.

(Mia with dyed hair above)

Bella saw the distant look in Mia's eyes. Mia sat down with Bella. As a treat for Mia Bella began talking about Anna and Severus. Mia snuggled up to Draco and listened carefully. Bella could see that Mia was engaging well in the story but could tell behind the girls dark green eyes that she was deeply upset and angry. Bella herself understood the pain Mia was experiencing and could only ease it for her, not remove it.

As Hermione sat down she looked around at her little family, her eyes finally resting on her mother, who looked a lot cheerful than she did just 10 minutes ago. Only one thought crossed her mind

Yes. this is where we both belong.

Even though everyone was laughing and joking Mia still felt distant and lonely. She wanted to feel how Hermione did. When she was with Draco some of the void was filled but it wasn't the same. She felt alone and isolated. Like a side attraction. She probably wouldn't have been there if she wasn't going out with Draco. She made a silent prayer.

Please can I have my parents back?