Chapter 21.
Amelia stared at Harry, amazed by the young lord. Harry turned to his godfather, "enervate." Sirius's eyes opened and he shot up. He put his hand on his chest where he got hit with the stunner and he let out a sigh of relief. He then looked at Amelia. "I'll say Amy, you certainly haven't lost your touch."
"Spare me your efforts at humor Black. If it wasn't for Lord Potter, you would be in a holding cell."
Sirius frowned; Amelia looked at Harry. "So tell me Lord Potter, how can you assure me Black's as innocent as you say?" Harry looked at Remus, who reached into his coat and pulled out a paper and handed it to Amelia.
Amelia gazed at the paper given to her by Remus. She was astounded and then looked at Sirius Black. "I don't know how you would have set this up Black, but the word of a Lord of house won't hold any sway over the Wizengamot. Even if it's the sole surviving descendant of two of the four founders."
Sirius thought for a moment then his eyes lit up. "What if I were to present my memories of that night? Surely they couldn't refute that."
Amelia thought for a moment and looked at Sirius. "They could. given your years in Azkaban, say these memories were altered due to the influence of the Dementors."
Remus looked at Amelia. "They may, but it could back fire. Dementors feed off the happiest memories we have by making us feel dread. For Sirius that would be one of the worst memories he has." Sirius nodded, Amelia looked at Remus. "You really are as brilliant as Susan said you were, I'm sorry you couldn't have kept teaching at Hogwarts."
Remus smiled, Harry looked at Amelia. "If at request of a Lord of house would you be able to investigate this case?"
Amelia nodded. "Yes I could, is there anything else you wish to ask of me Lord Potter?"
"Only that I be allowed to visit Susan with your permission?"
Amelia smiled. "Yes of course, Lord Potter. I'm taking the rest of the night off and Kingsley will look into the case I was going to look into. if Black's story does check out I will want to investigate this personally."
Sirius, Remus and Harry smiled and Harry looked at Amelia. "Thank you."
Remus looked put a hand on Harry's shoulder and smiled and Amelia looked at the boys. "Come over tonight, give me an hour then use this key." Amelia reached into the desk and handed the key to Harry. "It's a port key to the mansion," Amelia said smiling. Harry thanked her.
Sirius looked at Harry and Remus, "Can you two leave the room for a moment?" Harry and Remus looked at Sirius confused at first, but Remus caught on. "Come on Harry, Dora these two need to talk."
Once Harry, Remus and Dora walked out, Sirius turned to Amelia who held her wand up. "No funny business Black you cur, or you will feel much more pain than a stunner."
Sirius looked at Amelia. "No funny business Amy," he reached into his coat and placed his hand on the desk. "I'm sure we both have had enough." Sirius then turned and headed towards the door and, turning back into Padfoot, he scratched the door and Remus let him out.
Amelia looked down on her desk, seeing it an old ticket to a Quidditch game. She picked up the ticket and placed it in her pocket.
She called for Kingsley and handed him a file and then left the department. She headed for one of the floo points and left.
Remus and Harry, along with Padfoot, left the ministry and returned to Sirius's house, Once it was safe, Padfoot changed back into Sirius. Alphonse came out of the den and looked at Sirius and Harry. "How did it go?"
Harry looked at Alphonse. "It all went well, Amelia said she would look into Sirius's case and we're going over to Bones Manner shortly."
Sirius looked at Harry '"Actually I'm not feeling well, I suggest you go change and go without me." Sirius turned his back to Harry and went to his father's study and closed the door. Harry was about to go chase after Sirius when Remus stopped him. "Leave him be Harry, seeing Amelia today and how she treated him may have been a bit difficult for him."
Harry nodded, he then went upstairs to go get ready. Meanwhile Sirius sat at his father's desk and opened a drawer. He pulled out an old ticket and he thought back to that night.
.:/Flash Back/:.
At the Auror academy, a young Sirius Black saw an equally young witch reading the Auror Manual. He strode over and pulled up a chair. The young witch was about to reach for her coffee when Sirius moved it. The young witch turned her head and smiled at him. "Sirius Black, this better be good, I'm trying to study and I need the coffee."
"Amelia Bones I swear you're going to be a bigger bookworm than Lily Potter. Take a break for a moment, I have great news."
"Sirius, do you really have the tickets?"
"Of course Amy, I ttook a bit of time, but I did get the tickets for the big Quidditch game Puddlemere United vs. Chudley Cannons. My friend James said we could use his family's seats. He's missing the game on account of he went to go see his parents and took his son Harry to see them at their home outside of Godric's Hollow."
"That's too bad, can't really blame them. My sister in law had a little girl, and more than a year on, I still can't believe I'm an aunt. I've spent so much time getting to know my niece since her parents were killed. My house elf looks after her during the day."
Sirius laughed. "Yes, James made me Harry's godfather, I can't wait to help teach the boy to play Quidditch. I got him a toy broom for his first birthday, Lily had a fit." Sirius then heard a voice and pulled out his mirror.
"Remus, this better be good. I'm very busy right now."
Sirius's eyes went wide. "They what! He DID WHAT! I'll be there."
Amelia looked at Sirius concerned. "What is it Sirius?"
"Something came up and I need to go, be ready for tomorrow night Amy." Amelia smiled "Okay be safe Sirius."
Sirius bowed "I will do my very best," Sirius then apparated.
Once he got home, he grabbed his flying motor cycle and he took off for Godrics Hollow. Once he arrived he could see Hagrid walking out with an infant in his arms. Sirius looked at Hagrid. "What's going on, where's James and Lily?"
Hagrid looked at Sirius his eyes filled with tears. "Ay, you don't want to go in there, Dumbledore sent me to collect Harry and bring 'im to him." Sirius looked at Hagrid and then to his motorcycle "Take my bike, it's faster than walking Hagrid. I will join you later."
"But where are you going?"
Sirius pulled out his wand from its holster. "To find a dirty rat and get answers."
Sirius tracked Peter Pettigrew to an alley. "WHY DID YOU DO IT PETER? YOU WERE THEIR FRIEND AND THEY TRUSTED YOU." The sniveling rat cowered. "You know they were no match for the dark lord. He was going to kill them and anyone who stood with them, look at what happened to Frank and Alice."
"SO YOU SOLD THEM OUT TO SAVE YOUR OWN HIDE, YOU DIRTY RAT." Sirius raised his wand but Peter ran. He pulled out his wand and saw a bunch of muggles walking along the side walk. He used the blasting curse and blew up the street, not caring about the casualties. He could see Aurors coming and Sirius was behind him. He turned into a rat and escaped into the sewer but not without cutting off a finger on a broken pipe. The finger turned back to human, but Peter escaped. Sirius looked at the Aurors, but before he could do anything he was knocked out. When he awoke, he found himself being led in front of a man with a camera he looked down to see he was in a prisoner's robes. He then realised where he was, he was in Azkaban, the prison for dark wizards and he cried out as they took his picture. The guards then led him to his cell."
Chapter 22.
Harry quickly got dressed in the clothes Sirius had given him. He ran his hand through his hair as he looked at himself in the mirror. He then heard a knock.
"Come in." Harry said as he looked at the door. Hermione opened the door. "Hey Harry," Hermione walked over and kissed him. "You nervous?"
"Yes, a little. I'm not quite sure how to talk to her."
Hermione smiled and straightened his shirt. "You have been doing just fine so far, just have confidence. It worked with the others and me, you will be fine Harry."
Harry looked at Hermione as she was about to turn to walk out and he reached out,grabbed her hand and spun her around and kissed her. "Thank you, Hermione, I would be so lost without you."
"As usual." Hermione said cheekily over her shoulder as she walked out.
Harry shook his head laughing, he finished getting ready and walked down the stairs and met up with Remus. Once Remus was ready, Harry looked in Sirius's study, wondering if Sirius was ok. Remus looked at Harry. "Just leave him be Harry, I'm sure he will be fine."
Harry reached into his pocket and pulled out the key given to him by Amelia Bones. He touched his wand to the key and the pair vanished.
Meanwhile at Bones Manor, Amelia had returned home from the ministry. Susan walked out of the dining room and saw her aunt.
"Aunty Amelia? what are you doing home? I thought you would be home late due to the ministry being so busy."
"Hey Suzie, it is but I needed a break, so I have someone covering for me. Now go get cleaned up, a special guest is coming."
Susan looked at her aunt confused. "Who's coming to the manor Aunty?"
Amelia smiled. "Harry Potter has recently accepted his status as Lord Potter and will be coming by."
Susan's eyes grew wide and then she quickly ran to get herself cleaned up. Harry and Remus arrived shortly after. They were soon greeted by Amelia, then Susan appeared at the top of the stairs wearing a nice blouse and skirt. She looked at Harry and smiled as did Harry, Susan looked very nice.
Harry looked at Susan amazed she looked very different then what she did at school.
Susan walked down the stairs while looking at Harry and smiled.
"Hello Lord Potter, it's great to see you."
Harry nodded. "Yes you too, you look brilliant Susan." Susan giggled, "why thank you Lord Potter." Susan said as she held out her hand. Harry, remembering what Remus told him about wizarding world customs, took Susan's hand and gently kissed the back of her hand.
Amelia chuckled and looked at Remus. "I see you have been teaching him about greetings."
Remus bowed slightly. "Well Sirius has taught Harry about how to act properly, I simply showed him the proper way to greet someone."
Amelia frowned at the drop of Sirius's name. Remus looked at Amelia, his smile vanished and he placed his hand on her shoulder.
"He's still hurting Amelia, you both are, but what happened that night wasn't his fault. He is a good man."
Amelia nodded, "I'm sorry Remus, but until his innocence is proven, I can't turn a blind eye."
Remus smiled. "Then let us look more into what happened that night and prove his innocence. While those two get to know each other better."
Amelia looked at her niece and Harry and saw the two were laughing, it reminded her of herself and Sirius. Amelia nodded. "Susan?" who then looked over to her aunt.
"Yes Aunty?"
"Why don't you give Lord Potter a tour of Bones Manor, while Remus and I talk."
Susan nodded, she looked at Harry and took his hand and they walked away.
The pair of young teens walked through the manor, both very quiet. Susan looked at Harry, watching him look around the manor.
"Um Harry," Harry looked at Susan who was looking down. "Um there's a few things I wanted to talk to you about."
"OK, sure Susan." Susan could feel her pulse rising "Well um about last year, I'm really sorry about last year about the way Hannah and I treated you last year and I'm sorr-"
"Forgiven."
Susan looked at Harry surprised.
"The whole thing, it's forgiven Susan." Harry said smiling, Susan smiled feeling relieved.
Harry looked at Susan. "Have you been visited by someone named Aphrodite?"
Susan went quiet and blushed crimson, nodding and Harry looked at Susan. "I'm not going to make you Susan. You should also know I am already bonded to other witches as well. I think it should be your choice who-"
Susan hugged Harry and squeezed him tightly. Harry tensed up, not knowing what to do. Susan looked up at Harry and kissed him. Harry returned her kiss and soon they were enveloped in a golden light. Unknown to them, the house began to shake. Amelia and Remus were being shaken and holding down the papers, wondering what in the world is going on. Amelia gathered the papers and placed a heavy book on them to prevent the papers from flying everywhere.
She looked at Remus. "Is this an earthquake?" Remus tried to keep himself steady, "I think we should check on the kids." Amelia agreed and carefully moved around the desk and the two left her study.
They ran upstairs and seeing a faint light, they ran in the direction of the light.
Soon Harry and Susan heard Aphrodite's voice. "Let these two be bonded." Once the light faded, Harry looked at Susan and she looked at him with a look of adoration.
Harry was amazed by Susan. Her red hair was now down below her shoulders. Her light brown eyes peered out of a face that was so pale it was almost white and completely smooth. Her lithe dancer's figure was accentuated by slightly more curves than before. She was now even more beautiful than before.
Amelia and Remus found the young teens in each other's arms. Seeing the house had stopped shaking, Amelia looked at them and asked. "What happened here?"
Harry looked at Susan and then to Amelia. "I think we can explain everything but I want to explain with everyone present."
Amelia nodded and Remus gave Amelia the address and they apparated. Soon, they were outside of number 12 Grimmauld place. Amelia looked toward the building and Remus made the house appear. They walked inside and heard movement upstairs, Hermione walked downstairs and looked at Harry and saw Susan holding on to his arm.
"I see everything went well." Hermione said looking at Harry who nodded.
Remus couldn't see Sirius. "I'll go check on Sirius."
Remus went to the study and saw Sirius passed out with an empty bottle of Ogdens in his hand. Remus shook his head. "Padfoot! really of all the times...If Lily and Prongs could see you."
Remus grabbed Sirius by his collar getting him to sit up and he turned Sirius around in the chair, luckily it was easy with his enhanced strength. He pulled out his wand from his coat pocket and pointed it at Sirius.
"Sorry mate but you asked for it." First, he cast a sobering charm then he said, "Aquamenti." From the tip of the wand, fired a stream of water and it hit Sirius in the face. Soon Remus heard sputtering. "Pfftt Mooney, bloody hell. Have you gone off your trolley."
"Dry up Padfoot, Amelia's here and so is Susan."
Sirius's eyes went wide and he quickly cleaned himself up and walked out with Remus.
Chapter 23.
Everyone gathered in the den and Amelia looked at Harry. "Alright Lord Potter, explain yourself and what was the light I saw?"
Harry and the girls were unsure how to start explaining when suddenly a bright ethereal light filled the room. A woman appeared who looked at Amelia. "I believe I can explain what is going on Amelia Bones."
Harry and the girls smiled at seeing Aphrodite's sudden entrance. Aphrodite turned to Harry and smiled back, seeing how he was looking better than the last time she saw him.
"Hello Harry, I see you didn't have any problems."
Harry rubbed the back of his head blushing. "Thank you Aphrodite." Amelia suddenly turned pale at the drop of the woman's name. "In the name of Merlin," she gasped.
Aphrodite turned back to Amelia who immediately bowed.
"Rise Amelia," Amelia rose up and Aphrodite greeted her with a kind smile.
She looked at all in the room, " I visited Harry, a boy whose destiny was shrouded in darkness. Now we gods of Olympus don't get involved with the lives of people magical or mundane except when one truly piques our interest." Aphrodite said looking at Harry.
"He piqued mine, a boy who shows love to many and whose greatly loved in return even after having so much taken from him. I believed it was time he was given something in return, love to fill the void of loss and years of pain."
Hermione looked at Aphrodite. "The bond, which we share."
Aphrodite nodded. "Yes, these girls were chosen by me. Not only because they were known to Harry, but because they would love him truly. Unlike others who would seek him for what he has and not who he is. If my choices was wrong, the girls wouldn't have been granted their changes. They will also be granted more once the bond is completed."
Hermione's ears picked up what Aphrodite said. "Completed?, the bond is not yet completed?"
Aphrodite looked at Hermione. "Yes child, your love started the bond but the bond can only be completed with a union and act of love."
Harry was confused as were Luna and Susan. Fleur knew as did the adults for it was tied to her Veela heritage. Hermione began to think when suddenly it came to her and she blushed crimson.
"You don't mean that, do you?"
Aphrodite smiled and nodded. "Once the union is made by the act of love, it's approved and blessed by magic granted from Hecate."
Harry was lost and looked at Hermione. "What does she mean?"
Hermione didn't know how to answer. Fleur only giggled as she looked at Harry. "Mon amour tu seras bien aimé."
Sirius looked at Harry. "A talk we will have later."
Harry looked at Sirius and nodded. Aphrodite looked at the five. "The bond is considered sacred, not many have shared what you will. Some say it holds much value over that of a marriage bond."
Amelia looked at Aphrodite. "The bond ...it can't be ...a soul bond. It may as well be a marriage surely you told them where the bond would end up being?"
Aphrodite looked at Amelia. "I spoke with each one about the bond and that it would benefit them to being close to Harry. But for the bond to take hold, I held back word of marriage as to allow natural feelings take hold."
The girls blushed as did Harry, Hermione looked at Aphrodite. "We can't get married, we're much to young."
Aphrodite looked at Hermione. "In the wizarding world, young marriage is approved. Especially when it's to a last survivng member of a noble family."
Harry suddenly felt shaken. Fleur smiled. "Well, if we are to be married, who shall be first you marry Mi amour?"
Harry looked at all the girls, not knowing who to pick. He looked at each of the girls, struggling to choose he then looked at Hermione.
Luna looked at Harry and began to think; when the answer came to her she could only smile. "Well it's obvious isn't it," All the girls turned to Luna and she looked at Hermione. "He is going to choose Hermione first. Its only logical they have been together the longest, so she should go first."
The girls looked at Harry. "Luna is right, it's not that I don't value any of you less it's just…" Harry turned to Hermione looking into her chocolate eyes. "Hermione, I've known you the longest, I think I fell in love with you on that first train. I trust and care for you all equally, but Hermione has always had my back."
Hermione blushed crimson, Fleur smiled accepting Harry's choice. "Oui, it does make sense. So, if this is the way it will go, it should be in the order we bonded no?"
Every one nodded and Fleur looked at Hermione. "Meaning it would make sense to have you be the head wife of this bond." Hermione looked at Fleur surprised and Luna spoke up. "I second it, she is the one who showed us how to handle Harry."
Susan although new to the bond agreed, having seen how well Hermione and Harry work together at school. Hermione smiled, but then quickly frowned. "There is only one problem."
Fleur looked at Hermione. "Oh?"
"My parents will never agree to it, they won't understand it all." Hermione said sadly.
Alphonse over hearing the conversation stepped into the room.
"Then we will help them understand. If we bring them here, we can them to understand and accept it. Also, with your marriage to Harry, you would be protected in more ways than one."
Hermione looked at Alphonse confused. "I'm speaking about the fact you're a muggle born Witch. Hermione, our world is a rather rough place for one such as yourself. Blood status still holds a lot of sway. It shouldn't, but it does. If you were to be married to young Harry here, you would be under his house's protection as would the rest of you young ladies."
Hermione looked at Amelia. "Is this true?"
"Yes dear, I'm sorry but the laws towards muggle-borns can be rather one sided in some areas."
Fleur smiled. "Then it's settled, we will have all the parents under one roof and we shall explain no?"
Sirius frowned. "I'm sorry, the idea is brilliant, but this house isn't fitting for this kind of meeting." Everyone frowned and then Remus had an idea. Sirius looked at Remus. "What is it mate?"
Remus smiled. "Do you remember the cottage, the one Prongs and Lily bought before they had to go into hiding?"
Sirius thought for a moment. "Of course, wait, wouldn't it be under a Fidelius?"
Remus smiled. "Yes to all but one and I just so happened to be here. Prongs gave me access so that if Moony was too much of an issue, I could go there." Sirius nodded. "Well, now we have a proper place then."
"We better go get it cleaned up first Padfoot. It hasn't been touched in years." Remus said pulling out the paper given to him by Lily.
Chapter 24.
Dumbledore paced in his office, his control over Harry had slipped. If he didn't do something quickly any control he has left would be gone. He had to get Harry back to the Dursley's, but he knew Hermione and Fleur would make things difficult. He needed Harry to see to reason.
He grabbed his wand and with the aid of Fawkes he vanished.
At 12 Grimmauld place, everyone prepared to head to the cottage to go and check out what needed to be fixed up. There was a knock on the door, Sirius wondered who it could be and opened the door to see Albus Dumbledore, Sirius frowned.
"What are you doing here Dumbledore?" Sirius said not hiding the venom in his voice.
Dumbledore looked at Sirius. "I've come to speak with Harry. He needs to listen to reason; it's for the greater good. "
Harry walked out to where Sirius was talking to Dumbledore. "Professor, if this is about going back to the Dursley's, you wasted your time coming here."
The girls walked over to where Harry and Sirius were. Dumbledore didn't like where this conversation was going. He put on his best face and said, "Harry, I've come to make you see reason. You have already been gone long enough from Privet Drive, any longer and the wards will drop. You will be leaving them defenseless."
Luna looked at Dumbledore. "How did You-Know-Who resurrect himself?"
Dumbledore looked at Luna. "He used a forbidden ritual, one that used remains of his late father, the hand of his servant and blood taken from Harry."
Luna then thought for a moment. "Headmaster, the blood wards you placed will accept Harry correct?"
Dumbledore nodded and then Hermione caught on and looked at Dumbledore and smiled.
"You created wards that would protect Harry and accept him so he could return and recharge them. If the ritual required Harry's blood, it would make sense to believe the original wards set to accept Harry are now useless as they will accept Voldemort as well."
Dumbledore was at a loss for words. Hermione and Luna looked at him, enjoying the flustered look on his face.
Luna looked at Dumbledore. "Right Headmaster, now we have established why Harry isn't leaving here; and that the wards are now useless anyway. We will see you when school starts Professor."
Dumbledore tried to think of something. Hermione smiled, "is there anything else we can help you with Headmaster? If not, we have plans."
Dumbledore stuttered and Sirius sent the teens into the den and Remus, Sirius and Alphonse got together. Sirius looked at Dumbledore, "Headmaster," he said being deliberately formal. "If you insist on continuing with these visits out of the blue and making demands, you will leave us no choice but to talk to Susan here." Dumbledore looked to see Susan Bones hanging onto Harry like the other girls. "She will contact her aunt and I'm sure we don't have to remind you who Amelia Bones is." With that, Sirius closed the door.
The group then apparated out, leaving Dumbledore on the doorstep without a leg to stand on.
They appeared in a meadow and saw a cottage by a stream, everyone liked the look of the cottage as they walked over to it. Remus said, "Prongs and Lily thought it would a great place to come when the Marauders would do their nightly runs, Lily and Harry would be able to rest peacefully."
Hermione looked at the cottage. "This doesn't look like it would take long to clean up."
Remus smiled. "While Sirius was imprisoned and before I began teaching, I kept the place tidy."
Susan looked over to Remus, "where are we?"
"We're just outside of London if I recall correctly, close to Oxford. Certainly close enough for Hermione's parents to visit."
Remus opened the door and the cottage was warm and inviting. They walked in and Sirius began rolling up his sleeves.
"Alright let's begin."
They spent most of the afternoon cleaning; the teens except for Fleur refrained from magic to aid in the cleaning. Hermione and Susan worked outside while Luna and Susan cleaned inside while the adults and Fleur decorated with magic.
Harry, having cleaned the Dursley's home, was making the cottage look immaculate.
The cottage looked as if it were new. Remus wiped the sweat from his brow and looked at Harry "Alright Harry, it's up to you and Hermione now."
Harry and Hermione nodded and Hermione wrote the letter to her parent's asking them about coming out to the cottage to meet Hermione's friends as well as to discuss something of import. Hermione knew her parent's would be returning home today and Harry got Hedwig.
Hermione gave Hedwig the letter and Hedwig took to the sky.
In Oxford, a car drove into the Granger's driveway and a man and woman climbed out of the car. The man opened the boot and asked. "When is Hermione coming home again?"
"She said she would send us a letter, from what I understood our girl has been seeing her friend in a new light Dan."
Dan looked at his wife worried. "Wait, which one? The one she always argues with or the one she sent a care package too?"
Emma smiled. "Harry, the one she sent the care package to. From the last letter she sounded very different to how she usually spoke about him." Dan was worried about the look his wife was giving him.
"She's too young Emma." Dan said with the tone that said he wasn't going to budge.
Emma gave her husband the same look of disappointment that her daughter had picked up.
"She is almost sixteen and she's interested in something other than books. We should support her." Dan looked at his wife, but knew there was no arguing with Emma Granger. He closed the boot and rubbed the back of his head.
"Alright dear, you're right." Emma smiled but then heard a gentle hoot of an owl. Both Grangers turned to see a snowy owl sitting on top of their car with a letter tied to her leg.
Chapter 25.
Dan and his wife Emma quickly went over the letter. Dan's eye began to twitch, thinking the worst has happened.
"She better not have let that little punk impregnate her." Dan said cracking his knuckles.
Emma sighed. "Daniel, Hermione is a bright girl, you're just being over protective. She probably just wants us to meet him."
Dan nodded. "Fine, we will meet him, but if she's expecting, I'm kicking the little punk's ass."
Emma sighed. "We will see when we get there. Now come on, let's unpack and pay them a visit."
Once the Grangers were unpacked, they got in their car and left to go see their daughter.
Meanwhile, at the cottage, Amelia arrived, she was greeted by Alphonse and Apolline. She looked to see Susan working away. What she found surprising was seeing how Susan was getting help from Sirius.
"Susan mind your surroundings, you don't want anything falling on you."
"Yes, Lord Black."
"Nonsense, there is no need for titles here. You're with Harry, just call me Sirius."
Amelia walked over, seeing her niece was about to bump a table. Susan backed up while dusting and hit the table. She quickly turned only to see her Aunt grabbing the vase.
Amelia smiled, "Susie, I believe Sirius said mind your surroundings." Susan looked up and smiled "Aunt Amelia!"
Susan hugged her aunt and Sirius looked at Amelia. "No harm done, as if anything broke. It's great to see you Amy."
Amelia nodded. "You as well Sirius, I'm still looking over everything and it looks like you have a defense."
Hermione, having finished the work outside along with Luna, suddenly looked off into the distance and saw a familiar car coming, she quickly ran inside the cottage. Luna was about to walk in when she heard "Well done Luna." Luna turned to see her father walking out of the woods, she smiled and ran to her father "Dad, wait i what about the quibbler?"
Xeno smiled "It can wait Harry sent me a letter informing me about whats happening come lets get inside.
"My parents are coming." Hermione shouted,Everyone got straightened up. Harry saw Hermione was nervous, so he took her hand.
"It will be alright." Harry said giving her a grin.
Hermione nodded and they heard a knock and Sirius opened the door.
Dan and Emma walked in, they soon were greeted by Hermione who gave them each her signature hug.
"Hermione, ease up princess." Dan said as his daughter squeezed him.
Emma looked at Hermione, seeing her daughter had grown during the summer.
"Hermione, look at you, you're astonishing."
Hermione turned to her mother. "Thanks mum."
Emma smiled "So where's Harry?"
Harry walked over to the Grangers and smiled. "Hello Mr. and Mrs. Granger."
Harry stuck out his hand, Emma shook it and looked at her daughter. "Hermione, in all your letters, you never said he was this cute and that his eyes are like emeralds."
Hermione blushed crimson. "Mum!"
Emma grinned ."Oh Hermione I'm just teasing." Emma turned to Harry. "Hello Harry, it's great to meet you properly. Please call me Emma."
Harry nodded, then turned to Hermione's father, feeling slightly more intimidated. Hermione's father was a tall man with an athletic build.
Harry offered his hand and Dan glared at him menacingly. Harry then remembered the conversations in the quidditch locker room about meeting a witch's father. Hermione's father maybe muggle but he was frightening.
"So you're the boy who's got my Hermione's attention."
Harry was nervous, but before he could say a word. Emma slapped her husband's arm.
"Daniel Granger, stop trying to scare the poor boy." Emma looked at Harry. "Don't mind him Harry, he's just taking the over protective dad thing a bit too far."
Harry eased up some and Emma looked to Dan. "Greet him properly dear, he is being friendly."
Dan turned to his wife who glared at him and he sighed then he took Harry's hand and shook it.
"Sorry Harry, it's just fathers are protective of their daughters."
"Understandable, Hermione is amazing and brilliant." Harry said smiling.
Emma then looked at Hermione and whispered. "He speaks highly of you Hermione do you have the poor boy whipped?"
Hermione shook her head no.
Emma smiled. "Looks a lot more different then the boy we saw in the alley."
Hermione frowned. "Yes, he's been through a lot but he's improving."
Emma looked to her daughter confused.
Dan looked around seeing all the people and Hermione introduced her parents to all her friends. Dan seemed to get along with Alphonse, Remus and Sirius.
Dan turned to Hermione and Harry. "So Hermione, what is it you wanted to talk to us about? "
Hermione led her parents to the sitting room. Looking at her parents she became very nervous. Deciding to call upon her Gryffindor courage she then said. "Mum, Dad Harry and I are-"
Dan stood up. "You better not say pregnant." Dan said in a no nonsense tone.
Hermione looked to her father surprised. "What? No daddy Harry and I are more than just friends."
Dan suddenly felt foolish, Remus put his hand on Dan's shoulder.
"You're going to want to sit down for this mate?"
Dan sat down and each of the teens told the Grangers what happened with Aphrodite. Only Harry kept certain details quiet out of fear of Hermione's father and what he would do.
Once everything was said Hermione's parents were silent for a moment. Emma looked as if she were trying to comprehend what she had just heard while Dan was seething.
He stood up "You people are insane she's much too young to marry. Do you have any idea what you're asking us to agree to? I won't allow Hermione to join some harem."
Hermione's eyes began to fill with tears.
Remus looked at Dan "Daniel I understand how to the mundane these kind of bonds and customs are strange but in the wizarding world it's not uncommon."
Apolline looked at Dan. "Oui, these things are quite common, some families even do marriage contracts.
Dan glared at Remus and Apolline. "Well in the mundane world there are laws against this sort of thing. It's highly frowned upon."
Hermione began crying "But Daddy, I'm a witch. I'm a part of the wizarding world."
Alphonse stepped forward "Daniel, as a father of two daughters, I know where your coming from. Fleur and Gabrielle are precious to me and I would want them to be protected and safe. But, I would also want them to be happy. If you look in to your daughters eyes, you can see she is not happy."
Emma looked at Hermione seeing her crying and how Harry was holding and comforting her. Emma looked at Dan. "Dan stop, we always talked about making Hermione happy and that she would want to find someone who would truly care for her as much as we do."
Dan frowned, forgetting his anger, he looked at his daughter holding on to Harry. Seeing him comforting his little girl, Dan looked to Alphonse "What would you do? "
Alphonse smiled slightly. "I would let my daughter be happy. Sure, she has to share Harry but she is treated very well and could have ended up with worse. My Fleur is very happy."
Dan looked to Emma and she nodded. Dan looked at Hermione. "OK I will agree, but if Harry is to marry you, he needs to ask me for permission like a man should."
Hermione smiled and she hugged her father tightly. Dan looked at Harry and Hermione moved away from her father.
Harry walked over to Dan. "Sir, your daughter has my best friend for almost four years now. She has saved my life as I have saved hers and I couldn't imagine my life without her. I love her very much and I ask your permission to marry her."
Dan nodded. "Alright lad, but if you hurt my little girl not all the magic in the world will protect you from me."
Harry smiled. "Nor would I hide sir, but you would need to get in line behind Hermione and get what's left over. I doubt there would be anything." Harry said grinning.
Dan laughed. "Well no more of this sir business, call me Dan."
Dan and Emma spent the rest of the visit getting to know everyone. Sirius regaled everyone with stories from the Marauders time in Hogwarts. Then Dan questioned Harry about Quidditch and found it fascinating. Meanwhile Emma got to know Apolline and Fleur as well as Susan and Amelia. It started getting late and Dan and Emma got ready to leave and Hermione waved her parents goodbye.
Once they had gone home, everyone apparated back to Number 12 Grimmauld Place.
Chapter 26.
They all arrived back at number 12 Grimmauld place, Fleur looked at see Hermione and Harry talking privately and the young Veela could see the admiration in Hermione's eyes. As well, her Veela side was picking up the young witch's lust.
Fleur had an idea and she quickly moved to Luna and Susan and quietly asked to speak to them in private, so they moved off and spoke in quiet tones.
Luna looked at Fleur confused. "What's going on Fleur?" Susan nodded, wanting to know as well.
Fleur looked at Harry and Hermione and then back at the pair with her. "If you ask me, those two could use some alone time." Luna and Susan looked at Fleur still confused and the young Veela pointed her chin at Harry and Hermione.
"Look at Hermione, she's clearly yearning for some alone time with our Harry after the day those two had. I think we can go one night without Harry, do you agree?"
Luna and Susan looked at the two Gryffindor's, seeing how Hermione was looking at Harry.
Luna and Susan turned to Fleur nodding, having seen what she was hinting at.
Amelia looked at Susan from across the room. "Susan, we're heading home, say good bye for tonight."
Susan looked at her aunt then back to Fleur and Luna.
"Looks like I'm not going to be here tonight anyway. Let me know how it goes."
Susan hugged both Luna and Fleur then ran over and said bye and hugged Hermione and kissed Harry.
She then ran to her aunt and they left. Fleur looked at Sirius and then thought of something. Luna looked at Fleur "So how are we going to get those two by themselves?"
Fleur smiled, having thought up her plan. "Watch and learn."
Fleur walked over to Sirius, "Sirius?"
Sirius looked at Fleur. "Yes? "
"I think Harry and Hermione need to be alone tonight. I know Hermione would like to be with Harry, but she may not be comfortable with others in the room. I don't think Harry is ready for multiple girls in the room, well not yet. So can Luna and I have a room to ourselves? It would benefit their bond right now."
Sirius thought for a moment and nodded. Fleur smiled and Sirius told her which room they could have. Fleur smiled, then turned to Luna who was looking surprised by Fleur's cunning. Fleur looked at Hermione and Harry "We should go to bed now."
Hermione and Harry were confused, but then Fleur and Luna began pushing them upstairs. Once they got to the room and Harry opened the door and Fleur and Luna pushed them in. Before harry and Hermione could register what was happening, Fleur and Luna stole the wands from their back pockets and shut the door. Fleur pulled out her own wand from her back pocket and whipped it out and locked the door.
Harry and Hermione began banging on the door and Fleur shouted. "We'll let you out in the morning, but tonight it's only the two of you."
Hermione moved away and Harry turned and rested his back against the door letting himself slid to the floor. He gave his head a shake, wondering why Fleur and Luna would do this.
Hermione silently thanked Fleur, ever since the bond and Aphrodite informing her about the love potion incident. She wondered were her feelings for Harry truly genuine? She had to know for sure now that they found out about completing the bond.
Harry looked at Hermione, he swore he could see the gears turning in her head.
"What is it Hermione?"
"Well, if it's only us tonight…" Hermione said as she sat down next to Harry. "Harry, when Aphrodite came to me she told me I was under the influence of a love potion."
Harry looked at Hermione alarmed. "Who would do that?" Hermione shook her head. "She didn't tell me, but at the time I was drawn to Ron, but now this bond. I'm confused, something between us ignited the bond, but I want to be sure of something and I could use help."
"What is it Hermione?" Harry took her hand. "You have been always there by my side helping me. How can I help you?"
Hermione smiled, her heart racing and she stood up and extended her hand.
In the other room, Luna and Fleur were getting ready for bed. Luna looked over her roommate as she was putting on her night gown. "Do you think it's going well with those two."
Fleur smiled looking at the young Ravenclaw. "Oui, if being a Veela has taught me anything, it's when there is desire in the air."
Luna put on her pajama shirt. "Fleur, did you remember to cast a silencing charm?"
Fleur's eyes went wide, wondering if she did remember to cast one.
Back in Harry's room, Hermione stood there holding out her hand and Harry took her hand and stood up. Hermione walked them over to the bed the crescent moon's light peering into the room. Hermione sat down and tapped the spot next to her and Harry sat there. Harry looked at Hermione, seeing she was looking a little nervous.
Hermione leaned in, pressing her lips against Harry's, Harry could feel her tremble. He returned her kiss with equal passion. They separated after the need for air arose. Hermione looked at Harry smiling. "Now I know for sure."
Harry panting. "Know what?"
Hermione smiled and touched his face, "That I'm in love with you and how I want to be with you."
Harry looked at Hermione and she smiled and pulled Harry back to her and they began kissing again and it started getting heated.
Hermione pulled away and looked at Harry's shirt. "Take it off." Harry quickly pulled off his shirt, then they returned to kissing. In the heat of the moment, Harry lifted Hermione's shirt over her head. He tossed it to the side, revealing her black bra.
They returned to snogging and Harry began kissing her neck, nipping her pulse points. He moved down from her neck to her collar bone. Hermione's head was spinning as Harry returned to her neck. He nipped her neck again and Hermione moaned. She looked at Harry who backed up and looked at Harry hungrily. "Get these pants off me Harry now!"
Harry reached for her buckle, undoing her belt, and unbuttoned her jeans and pulled her pants down. As soon as they were off, Hermione grabbed Harry and they switched roles. Hermione undid his buckle and loosened Harry's belt removing his jeans and tossing them to the side joining hers. Hermione looked down at Harry and removed her bra and Harry looked at Hermione who grabbed his hand and moved it to her bare breast.
Hermione leaned down smiling and started kissing Harry's neck hungrily and then moved to his collar. Hermione could feet Harry through his boxers. She sat up and removed her thong. As Harry watched he lost his boxers and Hermione, amazed by Harry, took hold of his member. Seeing Hermione was getting ready to do something. Harry, without thinking, looked at her stomach thinking of the spell his godfather had written on the paper and Hermione's stomach glowed faintly for a moment. Not caring at the moment, Hermione impaled herself up on him.
Harry could see the pain on Hermione's face and tried to pull himself out of her, but Hermione held him in using her legs. "No don't, I'll be fine in a minute, just wait."
Harry looked at Hermione worried. "But Hermione," She silenced him by holding her finger to his lips.
She then began slowly rocking her hips, Hermione could feel his member filling her and she loved it. Harry began pushing up, meeting with Hermione's pace until they thrusting in unison. Hermione moaned and leaned in and kissed Harry passionately. Harry not wanting Hermione to have all the fun ,switched positions again, and he began thrusting harder which made Hermione want to cry out. Harry kissed her neck, pushing her over the edge. Without thinking, she reached around him and dug her nails in his back and dragged her nails down.
Lost in the feeling of ecstasy, they couldn't see that they were beginning to glow and as they got closer to reaching their peak the glow intensified.
Once Hermione and Harry peaked the glow dimmed and they both fell into the arms of Morpheus.
Chapter 27.
Harry woke up seeing Hermione still asleep next to him, he looked so peaceful. He was not sure what the time was and not hearing anyone else up, Harry pulled up the blanket over her exposed shoulder and she pulled him in closer.
What plagued his thoughts now was, who would slip Hermione love potion and key it to Ron? Harry knew potions was Ron's worst subjects but that simply raised the question of who did it.
Harry was glad now that the bond was in effect. Hermione would be safe from potions now and so were the others. But he would need to be sure no one else would harm them another way.
He heard the door unlock and Fleur opened it and peeked in. Harry saw her and before she could say anything, Harry raised his index finger to his mouth. Fleur looked at see the clothes on the floor and Hermione still sleeping.
The young Veela nodded. Knowing what had happened, she left Harry's and Hermione's wands on the dresser by the door and left the room.
Fleur closed the door to see Luna, half asleep in her pajamas, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "Did it work?"
Fleur nodded, turning the sleepy girl around. "Oui, now let them sleep while we get Kreacher to make us breakfast."
Luna yawned and followed Fleur.
They went down to the kitchen, seeing Sirius and Alphonse were sitting at the table with big grins on their faces.
"So the bonding went well from what I could hear."
"Oui Lord Black, it seems my darling daughter forgot her silencing spell."
Fleur blushed crimson while Luna looked shocked.
"We didn't hear anything last night?"
Sirius chuckled. "You two must have been exhausted if you both fell asleep. Surprised you both slept through it."
Alphonse chuckled. "Wait till they come down."
Meanwhile back in the bedroom, Hermione woke to find herself in Harry's arms. She then heard "Morning Hermione." She smiled then looked up to see Harry's own smile.
"Morning Harry," She saw Harry's hand and she took it and their fingers entwined.
"Sleep well?"
Hermione nodded. "Yes, last night was wonderful ,words cannot describe it."
Harry nodded, Hermione frowned. "We need to get up don't we?"
Harry nodded "Yeah or they will come and find us."
Hermione thought about it and weighed the two options. Either sleep in and cuddle Harry or have Sirius and everyone else barge in. Seeing the trouble that could come, she got up out of bed.
Hermione smiled, turning around letting Harry watch as she slipped on her clothes. Harry smiled and Hermione grabbed his boxers and jeans and tossed them at Harry.
"You got a good look Harry, now get dressed." Hermione said laughingly as she grabbed her wand from the table. Harry quickly got dressed and grabbing his wand followed Hermione out.
When they walked into the kitchen ,Harry saw Fleur face down on the table, Luna avoiding eye contact and Sirius and Alphonse smirking.
Harry and Hermione looked confused
Sirius looked at them still smiling. "You two had a good night?
Hermione thought about last night and smiled at Sirius. "Oh yes brilliant, we're both very well rested."
"From all the noise we heard, I would assume so. "
Hermione looked horrified and Harry blushed blood red. Hermione looked at Fleur who looked up see Hermione was staring at her. The young Veela dropped her head and mumbled, "sorry."
Sirius looked at Harry. "We're having that talk pup."
Suddenly a letter came through the chimney. Harry walked over from the chimney, he was about to pick up the letter when suddenly a second come down.
He walked back into the kitchen and Hermione looked at Harry, forgetting her anger with Fleur for the moment.
"Who are they from Harry?"
Harry looked at the letter's inspecting them. "One is from Gringotts bank."
"And the other?" Hermione said curiously.
"The Ministry of Magic."
Hermione looking at the letters, "open them Harry."
Harry opened the letter from Gringotts first.
"Dear Lord Potter.
On behalf of the entire staff of Gringotts bank, we wish to congratulate you on your marriage to Lady Hermione and the completion of your bonding. We also wish for you to come to our bank to discuss some business at your earliest convenience.
Chief and manager of Gringotts bank.
Chief Gringott."
Hermione looked at Harry "Last night we,"
"Completed the bonding."
Sirius nodded. "Sounds serious, we will have to make a trip."
Harry nodded and Hermione looked at the letter from the ministry "Open the one from the ministry next."
"Dear Lord Potter
On behalf of the entire Ministry of Magic we would like to congratulate you and Lady Hermione on your marriage and completion of the bond. We have been informed you have titles, please inform us of which name your wife will be taking at your earliest convenience.
Sincerest wishes on behalf the ministry
Mathilda Hopkirk "
Hermione looked at Harry "Title?"
Alphonse spoke up "Yes, since Harry has multiple titles, the ministry needs to know if you will be taking the title of lady of a house and if so, which one."
Luna looked at Hermione. "Lady Potter."
Hermione looked at Luna. "What?"
Luna looked at Hermione "You should be Lady Potter, you are always at Harry's side. You're the head of the girls bonded to Harry."
Fleur looked up smiling. "Oui and your initials would match, No?"
Hermione thought for moment and couldn't help but laugh. "Yes they would."
Harry looked at Hermione and Hermione giggled pointing to herself. "Hermione Jean... Potter." Then at Harry, "Harry James Potter."
Harry laughed and looked at Hermione. "You would be a brilliant Lady Potter."
Sirius looked at Harry. "Nothing is official until you write to the ministry."
Hermione nodded, "Right, I'll write the letter," Hermione then frowned. "Only thing is my parents would have wanted to see a wedding. It's something my mother wanted to see happen."
Harry looked at Hermione. "Then she will see it, once everything is taken care of, we will have a wedding."
Hermione looked at Harry. "Really?"
Harry nodded. "I promise you Hermione. Fleur and Luna, you two and Susan as well."
Hermione hugged him and kissed him, ignoring who was in the room. She then looked at Harry concerned. "Harry that's going to be difficult, weddings are very expensive."
Sirius looked at Hermione "I am more than confident the Potter vault won't be dented that horribly. Now go write the letter and get ready to go to Gringotts, all of you."
Everyone nodded and headed upstairs to go get ready. Remus walked into the kitchen. "Bloody hell, those two kept me up all night. Hasn't anyone taught them the silencing charm?"
Sirius laughed. "No time moony, you need to get ready. You and Alphonse will be busy. I need to write to the bank and you're going to need to see the Black familiy's teller. Also contact Amy as well."
Remus yawned. "What all for?"
Sirius grabbed one of the letters and handed it to Remus. After a moment, Remus laughed. "Prongs left us quite the trouble hasn't he. I don't know if we should punish Harry or congratulate him."
Sirius chuckled. "Lily would skin the boy alive while his dad would clap him on the back."
Both Marauders laughed and Remus went to go clean up.
Chapter 28.
As soon as everyone was ready, Remus and Alphonse took Harry and the girls to Diagon Alley. The shops were all looking busy getting everything prepared for the yearly rush of young witches and wizards in need of school supplies which was drawing near.
Alphonse and Fleur found the place to be quiet and friendly till they saw Knockturn Alley. Harry looked to Fleur. "Careful, not everyone down there are as friendly as they seem."
Fleur nodded and followed, they soon arrived at Gringotts bank. All the Goblins were very busy. Harry saw Griphook. "Hello Griphook."
Griphook turned and smiled. "Ah, Lord Potter friend to the goblin nation, how wonderful it is to see you again. How may I help you?"
Harry reached into his coat and pulled out a letter "I was summoned by Chief Gringott, he wished to speak with me about some bank business."
Griphook nodded "Yes, he is expecting you and congratulations on the marriage."
Harry bowed, "thank you Griphook, where is the chief now."
"He's in a meeting with one of our tellers as we speak, follow me I'll take you to him."
"Thank you Griphook."
Remus looked to the goblin. "Also I was sent by Lord Black to speak with the Black Families Teller."
Griphook nodded. "Ah, you seek to speak with Teller Silvaclaw, you will find him over there speaking with a teller in training."
Remus saw the two Goblins talking and walked over to them.
Griphook guided Harry, Alphonse and the girls to a door. Once they passed through the door, they walked down a long hallway, coming to a large iron door. Griphook grabbed the iron ring on the door and knocked. Chief Griphook opened the door, "Griphook this better be good."
"Aye, Lord Potter and Lady Hermione and company are here."
Chief Gringott nodded and the door opened wide, Chief Gringott smiled "Welcome my guests, sorry for the ill temper but I've been dealing with some unfortunate issues regarding some troubling information. This is why I summoned you both, but before we get into that has Lady Hermione chosen which name she wishes to take and be the lady of which house?"
Hermione looked to Harry and he nodded, they turned to Chief Gringott.
"I wish to take the name and be lady of house Potter." Hermione said happily.
Chief Gringott nodded, "Yes excellent, I hope you informed the ministry? If not we would be delighted to inform them."
Hermione nodded. "We sent my husband's familiar to deliver the letter this morning."
"Very well then Lord Potter I suggest we make it official." Chief Gringott said pulling out an ornate box. He opened the box and revealed a ring but this particular ring was very detailed, the band was a woven design and a red stone in the center.
Hermione gasped looking at the ring. Chief Gringotts smiled, "yes this was made as a wedding gift to James and Lily, crafted by only our best craftsmen its very unique and charmed with as many protections as we could to match the head of house ring."
Fleur , Luna were also entranced by the ring thinking how lucky Hermione was.
Hermione looked to Harry, "no, Harry I can't it-." Before Hermione could say anymore, Harry picked up the ring and took Hermione's hand and slipped the ring on her finger that Alphonse was hinting at, "Was made for the lady of house Potter and I think my mother would be proud for you to wear this ring." The ring glowed and sized itself to fit her finger. Hermione hugged Harry tightly, unable to say a word.
Harry looked at Chief Gringott. "Now about the business we needed to discuss."
Chief Gringott nodded. "Right, the previous teller worked very closely with your father. It seems the most recent teller who took over the Potter account after, was caught in a misdeed with the Potters accounts. As well, he was hiding information on certain transactions."
Harry was surprised by this, but so were the girls and Alphonse. Alphonse looked to the Chief. "What kind of trouble are we speaking of?"
Chief Gringott looked like he was going to be sick. "Let's put it this way the goblin will be paying for his crimes he will be lucky to see the light of day. Now for the issues, we found there have been multiple transactions from your personal school vault made by one Albus Dumbledore. These were for your personal care made into muggle currency for one Petunia and Vernon Dursley."
Harry's eyes shot wide open and something inside him ran cold. Hermione and the other girls were shocked. Hermione was absolutely furious, Harry knew how he had been treated by the Dursleys. She turned to Harry. "My love, get Gringotts to recover the money from the Dursleys and Dumbledore. The devil will be able to ice-skate around hell before I will let those monsters benefit from how they treated you!"
Harry just nodded to her.
"That was only the beginning, there were more transactions afterwards aside from your school supplies. After your first visit to our bank, there have been more transactions made by one Molly Weasley. Enough for two other people's school supplies in the last two years with approval from one Albus Dumbledore."
Harry felt his heart sink, Hermione saw the look of betrayal on Harry's face. She grabbed his hand. Fleur and Luna saw the sad look on Harry's face, it pulled hard on their heart strings. Fleur stood up and put her arms around his neck and Luna grabbed his other hand.
Chief Gringott frowned. "As well as an illegal marriage contract to one Ginevra Weasley."
All the girls became furious, but Harry was just left in a state of shock.
Alphonse rose up. "Excusez-moi, how could those transactions be allowed. They only way those other transactions could be legal if they were approved by the legal guardian or the head of house, Dumbledore is neither."
Chief Gringott nodded. "Yes, which made it so disgusting to find out about this."
Hermione looked to Chief Gringott. "Is there any way to get the money back?"
Chief Gringott. "All Lord Potter has to do is make the request and we will ensure everything is recovered down to the very last knut."
Hermione nodded and looked at Harry "What do you want to do Harry, whatever you decided we will stand by you." Fleur nodded as did Luna, Harry thought for a moment. Molly's and Dumbledore's betrayal left him very shaken. Dumbledore has been showing odd behavior as of late, but Mrs. Weasley's… he didn't know what to do. The Weasley's have always been in his corner and if they needed the money, all they needed to do was ask.
His thoughts soon interrupted by Chief Gringott. "Lord Potter, we need a decision. if you can't make one now, you can always come back."
Harry shook his head. "No, have the money Dumbledore stole returned, and I want a copy of the transactions delivered to Madame Bones."
"And the Weasley's, what about them?"
"Leave them be, they will be dealt with, but on my terms."
Chief Gringott nodded. "As you wish Lord Potter. It will be taken care of."
Chief Gringott, pulled out a ledger. "Now, since your previous visit to our bank and taking your titles. We had to go over, in detail, everything that were in your vaults. Not just the Potter's main vault and your school vault but the Gryffindor and Slytherin vaults as well."
Harry opened the ledger and was amazed, Hermione looked over his shoulder as did Luna and Fleur. All the young teens were stunned by the amount in the vaults and the different houses.
Alphonse looked over Harry's shoulder and smiled, knowing his daughter would very well taken care of.
Chief Gringott nodded. "Now Lord Potter you and your wife are officially emancipated and legal to do magic without the worry of being expelled from school."
Harry looked to Chief Gringott. "Thank you Chief Gringott, now I want to change a few things about my vaults if I may."
Chief Gringott. "Of course Lord Potter they're your vaults."
"My key was given to Mrs. Weasley by Dumbledore to get my school supplies. I want the vaults locks changed and I want myself and my wife, Fleur Delacour, Luna Lovegood and Susan Bones to have full access to my vaults."
Hermione was mortified. "Harry, no we couldn't."
"Hermione, you're my wife and that means you should have equal rights. Also, it be easier on your parents, the muggle to magical currency exchange must be hard."
Hermione tried to argue but Harry made a valid point. Chief Gringott looked at Harry. "Everything will be changed now as school time is drawing near. I suggest you take these muggle credit cards which will be tied to the vaults. The transactions will be automatically deducted and reports will be delivered."
Harry took the cards and handed them to the girl. Fleur looked at Harry. "We should go and buy some new clothes mon cheri, you will need them as will we. Since I'll be transferring to Hogwarts and working under Professor Flitwick."
Hermione and Luna were thrilled and Harry was surprised. "When were you going to tell us you will be at Hogwarts?"
Fleur smiled. "Daddy is making the arrangements as we speak." Alphonse nodded, Hermione looked to Harry. "Yes, Fleur's right. Harry you're going to need new clothes, you can't keep wearing hand me downs."
Harry nodded and the group said their good byes to Chief Gringott. Once they were back in the main lobby they saw Remus wrapping up his business and he walked over to them.
"Well, if everyone's done their business, shall we go?"
They all nodded and left the bank and head off to start shopping.
Chapter 29.
They were walking through Diagon Alley, and had stopped outside Flourish and Blotts, when suddenly Harry was tackled and saw it was Susan Bones.
Harry laughed. "Hey Susan." Susan looked up and smiled. "Hey Harry, so how did your time with Hermione go?"
Hermione looked at Susan. "You knew about what Fleur and Luna planned?"
Susan paled. "Slightly, Fleur could tell you wanted to be with Harry. I knew nothing of her plan."
Hermione glared at Fleur, who pretended to be innocent. Amelia walked up and looked at Harry and the others.
"Good day everyone, I received word from Sirius that you went to Gringotts. How did that turn out?"
No one looked thrilled. Harry looked at Amelia, "Madame Bones, there has been some disturbing discoveries. You will be getting a letter from the goblin's."
Amelia looked at Harry, knowing from the young wizard's demeanor it was serious.
"What kind of discoveries? and please Lord Potter you're bonded to Susan now, call me Amelia."
Hermione looked at Amelia. "Dumbledore has been making illegal withdrawals from my husband's school vault."
Amelia paled. "Mrs. Potter, I heard about it at the ministry and I congratulate you both on your marriage. Now, about the transactions, those are serious crimes and Goblins never joke about gold, so I will add it to Sirius's case."
Harry looked at madam Bones. "Amelia, I've been thinking that. What if I submitted my memories from third and fourth year? I have seen Pettigrew alive, Hermione and I were both there as the rat confessed to my parent's betrayal."
Amelia thought for a moment, amazed by Harry's actions; the boy showed great bravery.
"Yes, that will be very helpful Lord Potter. You may solidify your godfather's defense."
Harry smiled "Thank you Amelia and please call me Harry."
Amelia nodded and Susan looked at everyone. "Are you all school shopping too?"
The group nodded and Hermione looked at Susan. "Would you like to come join us? After we're done here in the Alley, we're going clothes shopping and Harry needs help picking out clothes."
Susan looked excited but then looked at Amelia. "Can I go please Aunty?"
Amelia frowned "I don't know Susan, looks like they will be busy already."
Remus looked at Amelia. "Oh Amelia, come on, Susan won't be any trouble at all. We can help her grab her school things. Even when the kids go muggle shopping, I won't be far behind so they will be protected."
Amelia shook her head and smiled. "Looks like my hands are tied. Susan, you can go but no magic and you listen to Remus."
Susan jumped, thanking her aunt over and over.
Amelia handed Susan money, both muggle and magical, and left with what already was purchased.
The group went to Madame Malkins while Remus and Alphonse went to the Three Broomsticks for a bite.
They walked in and saw Madame Malkins taking inventory as she quickly jotted down what materials were needed.
Fleur looked at Harry "Mon cher, while we're here, I suggest you get dress robes with your family's crest on them since you're a lord of house."
Harry nodded and called out, "Madame Malkin."
The woman quickly stood up and turned around. "Ah, welcome to my shop everyone. How can I be of service today?"
Harry smiled. "We're are in need of new school robes and I need new dress robes with my family's crest."
Madame Malkin jotted down the order, but looked at Harry. "I'm sorry dear, but dress robes with the family's crest is only for the head of house."
Harry raised his hand, revealing only the Potter house ring. Madame Malkin adjusted her glasses and inspected the ring.
"Lord Potter? Harry dear, I barely recognized you. You certainly have changed over the summer. I'll get onto your uniform and dress robes right away."
Hermione stepped up."Yes and I would like a new uniform too. My current ones not going to fit properly anymore. Also, can I get dress robes with the Potter crest as well?"
Madame Malkin frowned. "Oh dear, you and Harry would need to be married in order for you to wear those."
Hermione repeated her husband's action and shown Madame Malkin her ring. The woman was left speechless, Harry looked at Madame Malkin.
"I know word's flown around the Ministry already, but there's a few extra galleon if you keep this news on the down low."
Madame Malkin agreed and got Harry on the stool. She marveled at how much Harry had grown over the summer.
"Mr. Potter, you certainly have grown by leaps and bounds." Madame Malkin jotted down his measurements and then it was Hermione's turn to stand on the stool.
She quickly took a tape measure and went for the usual length requirements for the skirt and width for the shirt but she was surprised by Hermione change in bust size.
"Why Lady Potter, I see you have made some changes as well. I'm sure Lord Potter approves of the new assets."
Harry blushed as he thought about what Madame Malkin was referring to and remembered the events of last night.
The girls giggled as did Hermione. Hermione could see Harry's face was indeed red. "I haven't heard him complain."
"As he shouldn't dear, it's definitely given you a plus in your figure." Hermione thanked Madame Malkin and got down from the stool. Madame Malkin quickly wrote down Hermione's measurements then called the next one to stand up.
Luna got on the stool and Madame Malkin was surprised by Luna as well. "Ms. Lovegood, if you grow to have Lady Potter's figure, you will be beating the boys away with a broom."
Luna thanked her and Fleur got up on the stool and Madame Malkin this took her measurements and the two spoke quickly in French.
Then Susan stepped up, Madame Malkin marveled over Susan.
"Ms. Bones, you look magnificent, you are radiant."
Susan smiled. "Why thank you, Madame Malkin."
"Oh my goodness dear, I see boys knocking one another over to be around you."
Susan giggled. "Oh, I don't know about that."
Once Madame Malkin was finished gathering the measurements, Harry and the girls left the shop.
As they were walking out, Luna came out of the shop and wasn't watching where she was going and bumped into someone.
"Ow, sorry." Luna said picking herself off the ground.
"Why don't you watch where you're going or do your eyes not work."
Luna looked to see the glare she was getting from Draco Malfoy. Hermione turned to see Luna looking afraid and being shouted at.
Malfoy dusted himself off. "Oh well, if it isn't looney Lovegood, too busy wrapped up in your head chasing some made up creature. You and your father should be locked up in St. Mungos."
Hermione ran over to Luna and Malfoy, seeing Luna in tears. "What's going on here?" Hermione shouted.
Malfoy and Luna turned to see Hermione walking over "Luna are you alright?"
Luna was shaking and Hermione hugged her and looked at Malfoy. "Leave her be Malfoy."
Draco laughed. "Well mudblood, look at you, Glamour Charm or potion?"
Hermione frowned "Excuse me?"
"You certainly couldn't have changed so much naturally. So what was it? Actually, wait never mind let the school board deal with your underage magic."
Hermione was about to say something when Harry walked over. "Why don't you find something else to do other then run off that sorry mouth of yours Malfoy. "
Malfoy turned to see someone who looked familiar. Then he realized who it was.
"Ah scar head, I see the mudblood altered your looks as well, I barely recognized you. What are you doing with them Potty? Your just like your blood traitor father."
Suddenly the air began to kick up and blow violently. Harry grabbed his wand's handle "Don't test me Malfoy. Don't you know how to behave around your betters?"
"Betters? Don't make me laugh."
Hermione looked at Harry, she could feel his magic emanating over where they were standing. She looked at his wand, the tip glowing red hot.
Fleur and Susan ran over to where Harry was.
Susan looked at Malfoy. "Scion Draco Malfoy, constrain yourself. You dare speak out of turn to Lord Potter, the new head of one of the most ancient and most noble houses. You dare risk a challenge or blood feud."
Draco paled slightly, knowing he risked much if what Susan said was true.
Draco looked at Harry. "If what Bones says is true, reveal your ring. True heads of family wear their house's ring."
Harry revealed his head of house ring. Draco grew silent and turned away.
"Next time, watch where you're going."
Draco walked away.
Hermione let go of Luna, ready to give Draco a piece of her mind. All she heard was "No let him go."
Hermione turned. "But Harry…" Hermione saw Harry's wand was burned half way down its length.
Remus and Alphonse ran over. "We sensed magic, is everyone ok."
Harry sighed and showed Remus his wand. Remus looked at the wand. "This wand had been overloaded."
Alphonse looked at Harry. "This is too damaged to be repaired and needs to be replaced."
Remus looked at Harry and thought. 'Just how powerful are you Harry?"
Hermione looked at Harry "We need to go to Ollivanders."
Harry nodded "Yes and Lord Potter will be sending a word of warning to Lord Malfoy."
Chapter 30.
Harry and everyone headed for Ollivanders and walked into his shop.
Hermione looked around, "Mr. Ollivander?"
They heard steps from behind the stacks and the wand maker walked out. "Ah, welcome everyone."
Harry stepped up. "I need a new wand."
Ollivander looked at Harry. "And what's wrong with your old wand Mr. Potter?"
Harry pulled out his wand and laid it on the wand makers desk. Ollivander picked up the holly wand and frowned.
"I believe this wand's been greatly over powered. Hardly surprising,"
Harry frowned. "What do you mean?"
"Mr. Potter, when you came into my shop all those years ago, I told you we would be expecting great things from you. Not to worry, I made this wand under request, but now I think it's time I made you a wand more fitting."
Ollivander began walking back to the stacks, he turned and he looked at Harry. "Well come on back, I need your input if I'm to make you a proper wand."
Harry quickly followed the wand maker to the back of the shop. Harry saw all the different jars and blocks of different types of wood.
Ollivander pulled out a chair. "Sit here please."
Harry went to sit down. "Why can't we just try a few you have already made?"
"Most of the wands I've made would most likely not fit you Mr. Potter. Your magic has grown and they would just overload like your Holly wand. Now sit there, close your eyes and focus on your magic."
Harry closed his eyes and he could sense his magical core.
"Now Mr. Potter, I want you to reach out."
Harry raised his arm and Ollivander tapped his hand "No, no with your magic. Picture it reaching out for the materials for your wand."
Harry thought hard while tapping into his magic. Ollivander could see a jar with the heart string of a dragon beginning to shake and he grabbed the jar before it fell. He looked around and saw none of the blocks of wood were moving.
The wand maker saw this as very strange. He then heard a sound coming from his back office, he opened the door and heard something knocking. He found the sound was coming from a chest, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a key.
He unlocked the chest and saw an old block of wood was shaking. The Wandmaker lifted the block, "interesting, Thorn."
He walked out of the office and looked at Harry. "Thank you, Mr. Potter. With this, I will make you a truly great wand."
Harry looked at the block. "What kind of wood is that?"
Ollivander smiled. "This is a type of Blackthorn, a very unusual wand wood. Best suited to a warrior, once passed through hardship will be truly loyal but this wood is aged and well cared for. My predecessor said this wood had come from the same tree as the wand once held by Godric Gryffindor. I have brought many great wizards back here Mr. Potter, but this block has never once reacted to anyone."
Harry was amazed. "How much to have the wand made?"
Ollivander frowned. "No charge, the wand you got from me before was made for you Mr. Potter. Although served you, it wasn't truly the wand for you. Dumbledore requested I make that wand even after I told him a wand chooses the wizard by its own will, not at the request of others. Now leave an address and I'll make you a truly magnificent wand."
Harry nodded and walked out front and grabbed a blank scroll and jotted down Sirius's address, leaving a request to burn the paper once the wand was shipped.
Luna looked at Harry. "Ready to go?"
Harry nodded they soon went to Flourish and Blotts. Luckily Hermione already knew which books were needed, she quickly grabbed the books needed for each person.
Harry walked around the stacks while Hermione grabbed the books.
Harry saw a few other books on defense against dark arts. He picked them up, he was about to join the others when Remus found him.
"Ah Harry, I found a book you may want to make yourself familiar with."
Harry looked at the book. "Wizarding World customs and Etiquette. Do you really think I need this?"
"Harry, I believe it would benefit you greatly to know all about being a head of house and what it entails. Especially if Sirius or I are not there."
Harry nodded and they joined the others. Harry paid for all the books. They then went to other shops grabbing what they needed for school.
They stopped for some ice cream and ate outside.
They were about to eat when they suddenly heard. "Harry Potter, what are you doing dear?"
Molly Wesley, walked over "What are you all doing Harry? I thought Dumbledore convinced you to go to your relatives."
Harry kept a calm face to the Weasley Matriarch. "I'm sorry Mrs. Weasley. You may not have heard, but I won't be returning to my relative's house. The protection Dumbledore placed won't work anymore so for my protection I'm staying with Sirius."
Molly was about to say something when Hermione cut in. "Mrs. Weasley, we finished our school shopping and soon we will be going home. So, is there anything else we can help with?"
Molly looked flustered ."No thank you. Have a great day."
Molly walked away, the girls laughed.
Hermione looked at everyone. "Let's drop this stuff and go to the muggle mall."
Remus helped by taking all the school purchases and shrinking them all down and they left.
Remus brought them to the mall, while Alphonse went back at number 12 to aid Sirius with his case, taking their shrunken purchases with him.
As they arrived at the mall, the girls were pulling Harry in the direction of the clothing stores. Harry looked to see Remus walking towards a coffee shop.
"Not coming Remus?"
Remus fought back a chuckle. "No, I'm going to have a cup of coffee. There is an important lesson you need to learn Harry about girls and shopping."
Harry was confused, but followed the girls.
Harry walked into the clothing store and Hermione began looking at shirts and Fleur was helping Luna find pants and Susan went to find Harry some decent shoes.
Susan walked over and saw a few pairs of nice trainers and walked back to Harry and asked about his shoe size. Once she had it she went back to the shoes.
Hermione looked at the shirts and Fleur walked over carrying a few faded pairs of dark jeans as was Luna.
"Having a hard time picking?"
Hermione saw Fleur moving a strand of hair behind her ear. "Something like that."
Fleur helped Hermione pick out some shirts and once they made their way through half the selection Fleur looked at Hermione.
"Hey Hermione?"
"Hmm yes Fleur?"
Fleur looked at Harry. "Harry certainly looks lost here, doesn't he?"
Hermione turned to look at Harry and turned back to the clothes.
"Those awful Relatives of his. They were so cruel."
Fleur touched Hermione's hand. "Oui they were cruel, but that's why Aphrodite bonded us, so we can help him. Plus, now that you're Mrs. Potter you're exempt from the underage restriction. I say we should pay them a visit, but today I think Harry just deserves a treat, no?"
Hermione nodded, they walked over to Harry and handed him a shirt and a pair of jeans. Hermione then pushed Harry to the dressing room.
After a moment Harry came out in a grey shirt and faded jeans. The girls approved but, unknown to them, others were noticing Harry too.
Harry walked out back in his old clothes, the girls having seen what looked good and what didn't. Hermione and Fleur went to grab a few more things, while Susan and Luna went to look around.
While the others were busy, Harry went to grab things he needed like work-out clothes.
While he was looking, two sales girls walked over. One heavily tanned with bright blonde hair wearing a low cut t-shirt. The other wore cut up shorts and a cut up top, she was pale and had brown hair.
The blond girl looked at Harry. "Can I help you?"
Harry looked at the girl and was a little thrown off by what the girl looked like.
"Um, no thank you I can manage."
The blond, not liking rejection, put her hand on Harry's arm and smiled sweetly. "Oh but everyone could use a little help, you know what they say about a woman's touch."
Harry started becoming very nervous to where this was going. So being polite, he said. "Um well, I have help already, so I'm good thanks."
The other girl got on the other side of Harry and began feeling up his arm.
"Do you work out, you're really fit."
Susan looked over to see Harry being felt up by the two girls. Susan turned to Luna and tapped on her arm. Luna turned to Susan confused, until Susan pointed over to Harry and her jaw dropped.
Luna turned and looked for Hermione and Fleur. Once she saw them she quickly grabbed them and all the girls walked over. Hermione could tell Harry was really uncomfortable with the two girls shamelessly flaunting themselves over him.
Hermione stepped forward. "Excuse me, but that's my husband, and you may not have noticed but you're making him really uncomfortable. So, you both can go now."
Both girls huffed, looking at Hermione and the others before the blonde smiled and said. "I'm sure you can share."
Hermione smiled. "Oh, I am sharing him… with these three. There isn't room for anyone else."
The two girl's jaws dropped and they stared at the four stunningly beautiful women.
Fleur stepped up. "Oui, I believe you were told to leave."
Both girls walked away quickly and Fleur spoke quietly. "Oh quel couple de salopes."
Harry looked at Fleur confused "Um Fleur what did you say?"
Hermione fought back her laughter. "Um loosely translated Fleur just called those two a couple of sleazy girls."
The whole group laughed and returned to their shopping.