 It wasn’t just that becoming a mother had changed her perspective; she was still herself, perhaps even more fiery, ambitious, and protective than ever at her core. But knowing how cruel the Wizarding establishment had been to both herself and Draco, Hermione was determined to make a real difference in her lifetime. She wouldn’t just be climbing some societal ladder to make a name for herself. And forget following in some wizard’s career footsteps; she would carve out her own path.