Chapter 102 Arrival at Hogwarts.
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24 May
"Father and Mother had been planning on Parvati and I to attempt to woo you over the course of our time here, he thinks you're a fine young man, and is mostly everything he was looking for in our future husband. It wouldn't surprise me if once they find out that you will really be accepting multiple wives that they try to have Parvati join in." Padma said with a bit of a giggle.
"I… I don't know how my parents will react. Harry knows as well as I do that the muggle world really frowns upon this kind of thing. Multiple marriages being actively illegal in most countries around the world. I think Mum would come around before Dad, and I just have to hope that the amount they like Harry and trust my judgment overwrites their inherent distaste for the concept. At least until we can prove it's a good idea." Hermione said.
"Well, how about we get our Romeo over here to give us a kiss before we head off, to tide us over for the summer. Especially poor Padma, who probably won't get to see you at all." Susan said, her tone slightly teasing.
"Ooh, I would like that quite a lot. Pucker up Basilisk Slayer." Daphne said, grabbing the collar of Harry's shirt, and pulling him for a kiss.
Harry had kissed each of the girls before, and Daphne had always been the most forceful among them, seemingly the most… prepared for such a relationship. This kiss was no exception, as she simply pulled him in and mostly just had her own fun with his lips. It was amusing, if a little embarrassing to Harry.
"My turn I guess." Susan said, giving Harry a hug and then a quick peck on the lips. Susan was always a touch shyer with her affections than the others, although a good deal of that from this year could have been from the evil diary that had taken over her mind. Hopefully this summer would give her some time to heal from that.
"Mine!" Padma said as Susan released him. Quickly planting her own kiss on his lips before resting her head on his chest for a moment. Padma, while not quite as forceful as Daphne was, still was very forward. Likely emboldened by their competitions earlier in the year.
"Ooh, I want my turn!" Luna said, getting on her tiptoes and giving Harry a quick peck on the lips, before giggling behind her hands for a bit and swaying happily. Luna was always so carefree and giddy, it brought a smile to Harry's face.
"Looks like I get as much time as I want." Hermione said, crushing Harry in a very tight hug. Hermione had always been a hugger, even before they were dating. After though? He expected she would provide at least one absolutely bone crushing hug per day. Hermione however, very VERY rarely initiated a kiss. Even today was no exception, as Harry leaned down and planted a small short kiss on her lips. She flushed red for a moment but didn't let go of her hug, simply burying her face deep into his chest. "You're still going to let me come over this summer right?" Hermione asked, a small sense of fear present in her voice.
"Why would us dating make me want you over less? I'd love it if all of you could come over, although I know for Padma that's mostly impossible. I do worry about Mum and Dad saying you can't come over for fear of…" Harry's face turned a glorious Gryffindor scarlet, "you know."
Hermione, and Susan both had the decency to blush alongside Harry, although Padma and Daphne seemed to just have sly smiles. Luna just smiled innocently.
"Well, I'm sure we could still manage if we had some chaperones, we'll just have to see." Daphne said, easing everyone's worries a bit. "For now, come on. We've got to get off the train to get home."
With that, the sextet exited their compartment, making their way to the luggage car and grabbing their things, and exiting to the magical side of King's Cross Station.
"This is where we say goodbye for now. We'll keep in touch I know. I'll send a letter at the end of the week to let you all know how I've settled in. You do as well. I'll also see what Mum and Dad intend to do about… us. You guys let me know how your parents react too, okay?" Harry said. The girls nodded, giving him a hug before they left.
Daphne found her mother easily, her father apparently being stuck in a business meeting.
Susan found her Aunt even quicker, the auror guard with her being a dead giveaway. Amelia had motioned Harry over to speak with him.
"Now Harry, Susan told me while you were in the hospital wing about your… relationship. I know you're a good boy, and given your status in this world I understand that such a relationship is likely to be expected of you. As such, I wouldn't want to attempt to dissuade Susan from attempting to find her happiness in you. I myself had fallen for a boy in a similar situation in my youth, and although we hadn't worked out, that doesn't mean you will not. I do however expect you to treat Susan with all due respect. I would give you more of a lecture, but without you… I wouldn't have my dear daugh— niece, with me today. For that, I thank you, and will do my best to be supportive. Now, move along, I need to get Susan home, and I'm sure you need to get to your family as well." Amelia said, her tone going from very authoritarian to softer as her speech went on. She had obviously given this some amount of practice.
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