Chapter 36 Harry believes, Dumbledore's betrayal, the past is revealed, the retrieval and Harry and Hermione's first 'normal' night

6th January 1998, Kitchen, Potter Manor

Hermione walked into the kitchen with Luna, Susan and Katie. Harry was already sitting there slowly eating his food that Wissy happily prepared as Wissy was happily smiling while making more. Hermione then notices that Kingsley is also awake and was waiting for his food further down the table leaving many chairs available to sit closer to Harry. Kingsley knew of Harry's wives and the girls so decided not to sit next to Harry.

Harry thought Kingsley didn't trust him. Kingsley saw Hermione, Luna, Susan and Katie. Kingsley said "ah Ladies Potter and Lady Bones good morning. I don't know where you like to sit so I decide to make sure that there is enough room for you."

Hermione took her seat at the right of Harry followed by Luna, Katie and Susan. Hermione said "thank you Kingsley, but Hermione is good enough, you protected me after all and a good friend, but you don't have to sit all the way over there. You can sit next to Susan. The other side is for Harry betrothed for the Black family including Daphne. Gabby could also sit there but I need to talk to Apolline, Fleur and Gabby first. We don't want Gabby's Veela to break free while we are all at the table. Most don't want to see what is going to happen then."

The other girl's giggles. The giggle made Harry a bit more relaxed as they wouldn't do that if they were afraid of him. Harry was hoping more and more that Hermione and Luna were right and even that Mooney was speaking the truth about the others. Slowly the kitchen starts to fill up with the others. When Astoria, Daphne and Tracey enter Astoria almost threw herself onto Harry and snogged him a good morning. She was pulled away by her friends the Carrow twins. Daphne gave Harry as good kiss as did Tracey that barely went into a snog but Daphne and Tracey prevented that as it would embarrass them in front of everybody else and they were still Slytherins.

Hermione, Luna, Katie and Susan immediately did that as Harry was looking more like himself now. He smiles grew as he now believed every word Remus and the girls told him. That belief was reinforced when Su entered also kissed him and took the opportunity to sit on his lap as he saw that the other wives were already here. She got a dirty look from all the other girls except the ladies Potter as they already experienced it. Su was a bit afraid of Astoria but the feeling of Harry made her fear almost immediately disappear. Astoria and Daphne had already been on his lap but they wanted to do it again soon.

After a few minutes, she left his lap as Astoria started to get tears in her eyes and even though Su was very happy she couldn't stay when she saw Astoria almost started to sob. Astoria looked at the table what got Harry's attention. He holds his arms open.

Harry was doubtful but says "come here Astoria."

Astoria looked up and her tears went almost completely away. She immediately stood up on Harry's left side and went to sit in his lap. She had almost the biggest smile he had ever seen. The Ladies Potter and Lady Bones didn't mind as they were soulbonded to Harry and could feel the love he had for them like the soulbond showed when it was created. They didn't mind someone else sits in his lap although they liked if they were able to do so. They were not jealous at least not too much.

Near the end, Bellatrix and Narcissa entered the room. It was obvious that Bellatrix was feeling very worried. She walked towards Harry with not one ounce of seduction like she did yesterday when she met him (again).

Bellatrix went to her knees and says "I am sorry Lord Black for killing the former Lord Black, hurting your feelings and trying to get you to cheat on your wives even though you can and almost required by law need more than one."

Harry thought here we go again "Bellatrix, I have already forgiven you regarding Sirius and what happened yesterday I can understand. You still think you needed to marry Lestrange. Please take a seat so you can have your breakfast."

Bellatrix looks up when Harry shot her a smile that almost made her blush. She says "thank you Lord Black" before standing up and take an open seat.

Before she reaches the open seat Harry says "Bellatrix, like I said to all Harry is okay especially when we are with family and friends like now."

6th January 1998, Kitchen, Potter Manor

Everybody was in the kitchen beside Mr. Ollivander, Mr. Fortescue and Mr. Lovegood as they were still recovering. Mr. Oliivander and Mr. Fortescue were mostly awake during the day but Andromeda didn't want them to leave the hospital wing yet as their advance age slowed down their recovery process including the many tortures they endured.

When everyone was done eating Hermione spoke up "now that most are out of the hospital wing I think it is unnecessary but needed to say that Tom is still a problem. Like I said we were searching for his Horcruxes. We, me and Harry have found a couple but there are still a few around. Ronald was with us but he was mostly complaining and not really helping at all. Ragnok, however, found one in the Lestrange vault that is the legendary Hufflepuff cup. The goblin's managed to remove the Horcrux without destroying the cup."

"I almost find it too bad we didn't know it before as we destroyed a Hogwarts artefact, a locket that belonged to Salazar Slytherin. I can understand that the Goblin's of Gringotts don't tell anyone what they can and cannot do. It could have saved the Slytherin locket, but it could have also saved Dumbledore's life and I am not sure if that would have been beneficial as he wanted to kill Harry after he impregnated Ginny with a boy and if that didn't work use other pureblood girls."

Most of the girls looked shocked as not many knew about Dumbledore's plans, only the girls in Gringotts knew. The parents from Hermione, Daphne and Astoria were also shocked as he was still seen as the leader of the light while Professor McGonagall was speaking full of praise about Dumbledore to Hermione's parents. The Longbottom's didn't look shocked as they probably already suspected it.

Hermione saw that and says "I know that most of you probably think I am wrong but Remus and Sirius put the pieces together. According to Sirius, Remus and Dora Dumbledore spoke about Harry's affections being directed to Ginny or another pureblood girl especially when Harry get Ginny pregnant with a girl. Dumbledore would use other pureblood girls for Harry to make a boy that Dumbledore will make his heir probably raised by Mrs. Weasley. He wanted to let Harry's heir become his heir and learn his Greater Good ideology and that Harry's heir will continue Dumbledore's work as Dumbledore's heir. I don't know if Dumbledore will tell that it is Harry's heir that Dumbledore promised to take care of him if something happened to Harry. Harry probably wouldn't have asked Dumbledore that or Dumbledore wouldn't talk about Harry and claim that he is his father. Dumbledore's Greater good made a lot of good people die unnecessary if you ask me."

"He wanted to guide my love and affection to another target and that was most probably Ronald what immediately explains the potions I was under to love Ronald and felt only friendship and little jealousy for Harry. When most if not all of the order was against it he tried to let everybody forget but as it was in Grimmauld Place the house protected Sirius, but also Remus and Dora as Sirius saw them as real family members. They acted to be hit by the forgetting spell and Dumbledore didn't notice."

Hermione again saw that but as this was not the reason she talked about she says "I am not here to talk about Dumbledore he is dead and Tom is not. Tom also know as he-who-must-not-be-named is still in control of the wizarding world. We must try to stop him and his Death Eaters. We need to find the Horcruxes before Tom can be stopped. We think his familiar that is a snake and as Tom is a Parseltongue is a good chance to be a Horcrux especially as the snake is very smart like I and Harry noticed when we went to Godric's Hollow before Kreacher found us. Dumbledore also suggested it and besides all the scheming he did it is a good idea to at least consider Nagini being a Horcrux."

Remus, Kingsley, Frank and a couple Slytherin's nodded. Remus, Kingsley and Frank thought about Nagini as she was mostly by him and the Slytherin's knew from the Death Eaters children and Salazar Slytherin's behaviour that you must treasure your familiar snake and keep it safe. What would be the biggest treasure you could give you snake… a part of your soul.

Harry says "I think Nagini is a Horcrux even though Dumbledore suggested it being a good but also bad idea as Nagini has own thoughts and movements. I do think Dumbledore was right though. When Nagini attacked Mr. Weasley it was like I was attacking Mr. Weasley as I saw it as I was Nagini while my scar hurt a lot. It was probably the Horcrux feeling another Horcrux while Tom controlled Nagini or something.'

A couple nodded. Hermione continues "we want Tom gone as soon as possible but we needed to find the remaining Horcruxes. I hope a couple of you could help us with searching for things what the items could be and where he would hide it. We know it should be in the wizarding world as the muggle world only had a few important places and there was already one found or there wasn't any like the shack of his family hold a ring that was slowly killing Dumbledore, the place the orphanage went one time a year during the summer. That was the coast where Dumbledore and Harry found the locket although the locket was already stolen by R.A.B.."

"R.A.B. was Sirius younger brother who was a Death Eater but in the end went against Tom but was killed when he ordered Kreacher to leave him and take the locket and destroy it. We managed to find it out when we were in Grimmauld Place this summer. Kreacher gave us the locket with the promise we destroy it. We finally managed the night Kreacher found us. The ring was destroyed by Dumbledore using the Sword of Gryffindor and the goblins removed one out of Harry and one out of the Hufflepuff Cup. The last one that is already destroyed was the first one that was destroyed and that did Harry with the Diary in our second year that controlled Ginny and made her let the Basilisk free to attack muggleborns. Harry destroyed it with the fang that was logged in Harry's arm after he pulled it out of his upper arm."

Daphne asks "Harry you killed the Basilisk yourself right?"

Harry says "not really I mean Fawkes scratched the basilisk's eyes out so she couldn't kill me with her eyes."

Daphne asks "beside that Harry did you kill the basilisk?"

Harry says "no I couldn't have done it without Hermione fin…"

Hermione interrupts and says "yes he did. I may found out about it but he went to safe Ginny and fight the basilisk as Ginny was dying by the Tom in the book as he was absorbing and taken her life energy."

Harry says "no really I couldn't have done it without you Hermione and the hat presented the sword of Gryffindor to me…."

Susan says "don't be modest Harry. You fought the basilisk to safe Ginny… you killed the basilisk."

Harry says "as I said it w…."

Daphne, Hermione, Astoria and Su glared at him not being mad but wanted to make him stop being modest.

Daphne sighs and asks"okay Harry answer me this. Did you fought and killed the basilisk even though Fawkes scratching the basilisk's eyes out, Hermione finding out what the monster was and the sorting hat presenting you the sword of Gryffindor that is your by right as Lord Gryffindor?"

Harry thinks before saying "I guess, but as I said …."

Daphne says "thank you, Harry."

Astoria asks "do you think what I think Daphne?"

Daphne nodded and says "I think so."

At the same time, they called Dobby and Kreacher. They both popped in at the same moment. They bowed and asks what they could do for them.

Jacob says "girls I think you need to tell the others what you are planning although Isabel and I know and fully agree I think they need to know."

Daphne nodded and says "okay Father. I wanted to ask Dobby while Stori wanted to ask Kreacher to get the basilisk carcass here and if it is really thousand years old like the legend says also get any skin, fangs and anything other useful things here as everything is for Harry as he killed the basilisk by right he can do as he sees fit. Also, Basilisk has strong magical resisted skin we maybe can use as protection for when we take the fight to the Death Eaters and Tom."

Mostly looked intrigued and were thinking. Narcissa says "if there are tooth left means there is possible also poison left that can be used for different things and maybe can be used for different things from potions to wands or at least could be sold for a high price that can increase the wealth for house Potter as he killed it as the heir for house Potter even though he didn't wear the heir ting as he is a Potter by birth."

"Sirius made him his heir after and the Peverell and Gryffindor lordships or heirships needed to be accepted as his father didn't or in Peverell's case didn't get a wife for it. I think he wanted to wait until after Tom was gone in Gryffindor's case. I personally think Harry got the Slytherin lordship by conquest after it so he was only Potter."

Hermione, Daphne, Astoria, Su, Susan and Tracey nodded. Beside Hermione, they all knew about the right Harry have as he killed the basilisk. He could do whatever he wanted with is. He could keep everything himself. He could sell the meat and keep the money and so own.

Bill says "Harry it may be a good idea to give some of the best meat to Ragnok as Basilisk meat is very rare especially in Britain as it was believed the last one was more than 400 years ago according to by the famous magizoologist, Newt Scamander. I don't know if there still are some alive somewhere but that doesn't matter for this. Goblins also see Basilisk meat as a delicacy. Maybe you can give them all the meat for a modest price although it would be prudent to give some as a gift."

Harry asks "well as Ragnok will contact me shortly according to Bonecrusher I can offer but are you sure it is right for me to take the Basilisk carcass?"

All the parents safe the Grangers and most of the girl nodded, but only the ones with at least one magical parent that know about it safe from Hermione who also nodded.

Bill says "absolutely it is even a law in wizarding Britain. What Daphne also suggested with using the skin as protecting against Tom and his Death Eaters is an excellent idea. It will probably not stop unforgivable curses and some very, very dark and powerful curses but it will give you added protection."

Harry asks "Dobby and Kreacher can you go and gather everything. Start with the Basilisk carcass but be careful, put it in the dungeon with everything else that can be used like snakeskin from when she was smaller."

Dobby and Kreacher bow and say "as you wish Master Harry."

They pop out at the same moment.

Daphne asks "how big was the Basilisk Harry?"

Harry shrugs and says "I don't know I was kind of fighting for my life. I guess maybe 50 feet or something. Probably less."

Tracey says "that would be enough for a couple of armours but with all the other snakeskins when the basilisk shed her skin we could properly make enough for everyone here for when we fight against Tom and the Death Eaters."

Harry says "but this isn't your fight. I don't want to get you into danger. Any of you."

Hermione says "Harry not your people saving thing again….. as I said before summer I won't let you do this alone."

Harry says "but Hemione I…."

Harry stops talking when he sees the glare from Hermione, Daphne and Astoria. The other girls nodded agreeing with Hermione. Luna is thinking 'Harry we will help you if you want it or not. We love you so what is your fight is ours and our fight is yours."

Susan says "Harry I know I wasn't the best in the DA those that are the best in the DA were Hermione, Ginny and Luna, but I was hoping that with you here you can train us again. We all don't have the trace anymore and except Astoria, Gabby and Flora and Hestia but I think the wards would probably prevent from the ministry to get notice of the underage magic like most Manors have wards to prevent the ministry from noticing it. The dark family use it so their heir can train I even heard that Malfoy among some other high up Death Eaters have wards that prevent the ministry from knowing unforgivable curses are used. My auntie told me but she could never get the evidence for that at least not by legal means."

Harry says "I cannot stop you. I can try to help you to defend yourself but like I said back in our fifth year when we were in the Hog's head most of the time was sheer luck and half of the time I didn't know what I was doing."

Hermione says "that is not true Harry… you don't always have a plan when you or we go in but when we are in you always got a plan real quick if it is necessary although it isn't always a very good plan, but good enough that you survived all the time. Like I wouldn't have been here if you didn't safe me from the Troll but also managed to safe me in the department of mysteries by your magic and together with Neville kept us safe."

"Your plan when you knew you were tricked worked long enough for the Order to arrive and safe us. It is true Sirius was killed but that was only because he was at the wrong place at the wrong time as Bellatrix didn't shot the killing curse but a stunner that pushed him into the veil. If the veil wasn't there he wouldn't have died."

Bellatrix looked very sad and almost started crying but was being hugged by Narcissa and Andromeda.

Harry sighs and says "the DA was to protect yourself it was never to take the fight to the Death Eaters. All I planned was how to fight, to defend yourself and defend against the worst creature, in my opinion, a dementor but that was all. I didn't train you to wage war."

Susan says "no you didn't Harry but now you can learn us more enough to fight in this war. We don't have to sneak around and we can mostly focus on training for the fight that is bound to happen. Now you can teach us almost fulltime so we should be bound to become better."

Harry sighed before saying "fine but all the underage witches will need consent from their parents to train with us but also to take part in anything else we do. Flora and Hestia as your parents aren't here maybe Jacob and Isabel would like to take that decision."

Jacob nods. They were Astoria's best friends and if Tom hadn't returned Jacob would have offered taken them into their house, but he got rumours before Daphne started Hogwarts from some of his, not to legal contacts that the Dark Lord was rumoured to still be alive. Jacob was doubtful but he knew that the body of Tom wasn't never found. When in the first year of Daphne in Hogwarts something was stolen out of Gringotts, Daphne stories of the first and second year he was fearful his contact was right and that was the reason he never offered it to Flora and Hestia.

Isabel never said it but she thought the same. She also thought that if Potters weren't attacked Daphne and Astoria would be in Ravenclaw as Harry would have come by and Daphne and Astoria would have a much happier time to grow up. Isabel remembered the day of the attack Daphne was happy until just a few minutes before the attack she cried and the days after the attack Daphne couldn't stop crying it was the same when she saw Harry the last time before Lily and James were went into hiding, she was inconsolable and kept saying where Harry. She also said where Harry after the attack until she was mostly with Tracey after the attack and slowly asked less where Harry was and then came Astoria and she completely forgot Harry.

Isabel came back to reality when Jacob asks "Isabel we will right?"

Isabel looks confused. Jacob notice and asks again "we will decide for Flora and Hestia right?"

Isabel smiles and says "of course we will."

Harry says "maybe Moony, Kingsley and Frank can help with training?"

Emma gave Dan and elbow. Dan looked and Emma and she nodded. Dan says before Remus, Kingsley and Frank can come up with an answer on Harry's unexpected question "I can not help with the magic but I can help with hand to hand combat and combat with one or two knife including knife throwing if there is an interest for it."

Remus asks "Dan may I ask how you know that. It isn't a normal skill for anyone muggle or magical."

Dan says "I learned it. I was part of the so-called sports and social."

All the pure-bloods and half-bloods looked confused. How can learn that by some club called sports and social what kind of dangerous sport do muggles do there?

Remus looks excited and asks "you are?"

Dan says "yes but I stopped and went into the reserves when I met Emma, married her and got Hermione. They paid for my dentist education although I met Emma on a day when I went to the school to see if I wanted to do it. It was the same day Emma was taken a look. She is also almost three years younger so before I got together with her I had quite some experience in it. I didn't do it for a long time but I was trained so hard in it that it is like riding a bicycle you won't forget."

Now everybody except the muggleborns and Harry looks really confused. Remus saw and says "he means it like riding a broom you will not forget and will soon learn again when you do it after a long time again."

It helped the magical to understand more but they were still confused about sports and social.

Hermione says "Daddy why didn't you ever tell me?"

Dan says "sweety I couldn't get myself to tell you. I trained the first few years after you were born until you started to ask where I was sometimes. That is when I stopped training and try to leave everything behind me. I did bad things I am not proud of it no matter how you look at it. I can say I did it for the greater good but then I sound a bit like Dumbledore and I don't want you to compare me to him."

Susan asks "sorry Mister Granger but what do you mean? It doesn't really make sense."

Dan says "sorry, I am not really allowed to talk about it."

Emma says "come on Dan just tell them. We trust Harry and Harry trust them not mention the house seem them as trustworthy right Harry?"

Harry slowed nodded.

Dan sighed and says "okay Em if you are certain."

Emma nodded. Dan continued "I am part of the 21st SAS Regiment. We call the SAS the sports and social between each other I wonder how Remus knows about it. Anyway, the SAS if a part of the British Army. It is a specialist part of the army for the more difficult mission. Before I met Emma I was part of the 22nd SAS Regiment A squadron. When I got married to Emma I went to the L Detachment from the 22nd SAS Regiment. When Hermione was born I became part of the 21st SAS Regiment."

"The 22nd SAS Regiment is the only full-time regiment. The 21st and 23rd are the reserves and can be called upon when needed. The L Detachment is the reserves for the 22nd although L Detachment was very much called on while officially it is reserves detachment. I am a demolition specialist, with a small knowledge of signals and speak almost French without an accent or very little accent. Besides the standard training and one of the important parts is hand to hand combat and knife combat besides of course the normal weapons."

"I got the rank of Captain in command of my own squad. They were my friends and we saw each other almost every month but since Tom started the civil war I haven't as they are one assignment as they are still part of A squadron from the 22nd SAS Regiment. My squad was mostly used for special operations and special reconnaissance when I went to L Detachment I became part of a counter-terrorism unit to stay more at home with Emma and start my dentist education. My new squadmates were nice, but many were married and went away when their children were born. I didn't understand until I got Hermione but as there were many squadmates under my command when I was captain I never really bonded as they were never very long under my command but once every few years the L Detachment has a reunion I attend but I digress."

"I can help if needed with fighting technics, fighting strategies, survival technics but I don't know if you need the survival technics, but Harry I would like to talk to you about the herbs you know. Maybe some herbs are easier to use then potions or work faster in emergencies. I also want to train you all in endurance what I hope will help you in battle."

Remus nodded like the other muggleborns and Harry, while the purebloods and half-bloods slowly nodded understanding more. Harry happily nodded. He never thought about it but if he could get a connection with the fathers of his wives maybe he would get the feeling what a father really is as they are his family and his real father(in-law). Remus is also a father figure for him but is not his father or father-in-law although he still feels as Remus cub.

Remus says getting Harry out of his thoughts "to compare it to our world Dan is like a hit-wizard specialised in certain areas. Dan, I think I would be a useful skill the hand to hand combat, but Harry can benefit from the knife combat. Frank do you think you can help Harry with the sword of Gryffindor as the oldest houses still learn sword fighting to their children."

Frank says "I would love to Remus but I need to recover fully before I can start training Harry."

Frank looks at Harry and asks "is that okay?"

Harry smiles and nods agreeing with Frank and also with Dan.

Hermione was amazed by her father, but she also happy that her father could help them even though he can't do magic. Hermione says "thank you, daddy. I think we made a great start to search for the last Horcruxes. I think we need to search first before Harry can start to train is also I think Harry is not fully recovered from being magical exhausted. Andromeda?"

Andromeda walked to Harry before casting some spells. She says "you are right Hermione. Harry is better not fully recovered but if needed he can use magic again but he must not try to overextend himself."

Most of the girls smile. Hermione says "that is great. Harry before I forget you need to collect the sword of Gryffindor, the Lord Black wand and one knife of the Lord Black belt."

Harry nodded and says "oh yes I completely forgot."

Harry put up his right hand and says "Sword of Gryffindor come to me."

Within a second the Sword of Gryffindor appeared in his hand. He stood up and put the sword in the sheath on his back. It didn't cost him much magic to call for the sword. He wants to use his magic to get the wand and knife if that was even possible as they are far away, but he decided against it as he saw Hermione, Daphne, Katie and Su glare at him while Susan and Astoria look concerned not wanting to let Harry end up in the hospital wing again. Luna only smiled while looking at Harry.

From the others, most were looking amazed at calling the sword while they are looking a bit in awe but also concerned while somewhere glaring most are from the Black women and some of the girls that also love Harry. Remus smiles proudly of Harry as did Dan, Emma and Alice.

Harry calls "Tarpy?"

Tarpy pops in and asks "what can Tarpy do for Master Harry?"

Harry smiles and asks "have you slept well Tarpy after you needed to do most things the last days?"

Tarpy smiles and says "yes Master Harry Tarpy is rested to work for Master Harry and the most ancient or most noble house of Potter today and if needed for the most ancient and most noble house of Black."

Harry smiles and says "that is great" before he asks "Tarpy I lost the Lord Black wand and a knife for the Lord Black's belt. There is an opening in the forest can you go there and get them here, but don't touch it. I don't know what will happen if you touch it as you are not of Black blood and I don't want them to hurt you."

Tarpy bows and says "as you wish Master Harry."

In less than two minutes Tarpy pops back in with a wand and a knife floating beside him. He levitates them to the table right in front of Tarpy.

Harry says "thank you, Tarpy. You can continue with what you were doing."

Tarpy bows and pop out. Harry put the knife in the sheath on the belt and put the wand in his pocket. Everybody had a quick lunch before almost everybody went to the library.

6th January 1998, Living Room, Potter Manor

Harry decided to sit in the living room. When he walked in he sees that the whole painting is empty.

Harry thinks 'finally a relaxing day. I just need this for a day of at least for a few hours. I can also think where Tom would hide the other Horcruxes. Let's think he lost the dairy, a ring, the locket, the cup and me if I am one of the seven. He lost five so there should be only two left. Nagini and one other thing. Nagini is with Tom or at Malfoy Manor but I cannot try to kill him Hermione will kill me not mention the other girls.'

He hears three girls thinking in his mind 'that is right Harry.' That were Hermione, Katie and Susan. Luna was shielding her thought obviously. Harry thinks Luna is in the hospital wing with her father. He tries to feel her but he only knows that she is above him not where she exactly is. The same is with Hermione, Katie and Susan while feeling one far away that 'must be Ginny. I hope she is alright' Harry thinks.

He sees Remus, Dora, Narcissa, Emma, Dan, Isabel and Jacob walking and take a seat but didn't talk to Harry while whispering with each other. Harry closes his eyes to block everything out and just relax.

After almost two hours he 'faintly feels' Astoria walking and when he looks he sees her with Daphne, Tracey and the Carrow twins entering the living room.

Harry looks at Astoria and sees she is looking at him with anticipation. Harry knew Astoria something but doesn't know what.

Astoria asks "Harry can I talk to you?"

Harry smiles and says "sure."

When he doesn't make a move Astoria knew he didn't know she wants to be alone for this.

Astoria says "alone."

Harry says "oh okay. Why don't we go to the office on the first floor."

Astoria nodded and Harry stands up before following Astoria to the office.

6th January 1998, Lord's study, First Floor, Potter Manor

They walk in barely five minutes later. Harry walked slowly as he was trying to enjoy the peace for a little bit more as he knew something was about to happen that would break the peace. The only question was if it was for the better or not?

Harry takes a seat and sees that he maybe could make it the same as the Black office in Grimmauld Place. He only needs to make room for a fireplace but he got enough space for the couches and chair with the table maybe even a bit larger table. He does have a comfy chair for him behind the desk for the Lord that he is now with two only slightly comfy chairs but not much better than wooden chairs like in the office in Grimmauld Place. He thinks he can place at least two full bookcases.

Harry removes the curtain from the two windows and when he looks to it he sees that you look to the front of the house. He can barely see as the sun shines right in his face. Harry looks down and manage to sees Mipsy working in the garden below the window and it looks like the rose garden but also sees a garden with lily's not far from the rose garden.

Harry says "please take a seat Astoria."

Astoria wants to stand in front of him and says "no Harry. I am not here for any business. I am want to talk or rather say something to you."

Harry was confused if it was earlier today he would have guessed she would break up with him or would scream at him but as Hermione didn't do and she was in his lap earlier and even snogged him. Not only that but she also looks not sad or mad but more anxious for something.

Astoria walks to Harry and pushed him a bit back so she could stand between him and the desk.

She stands in front of him and says "Harry I don't really know what to say, but I do know what I want you to know. Harry like I said before I really love you. All those times I wanted to talk to you or when I saw you during the tournament. I wanted to make you smile or anything else I could do to help you but I was unable with Malfoy getting more power in Slytherin. He got more power because Tom was regaining more power. I believed you as you got no reason to lie after winning the tournament, but also your eyes I just knew you were telling the truth. I like your eyes they have a beautiful green colour, not Slytherin green. You eyes are more a very bright colour of green and I love it more than the Slytherin green."

"I know it may seem strange being a Slytherin will you are a Gryffindor but I loved you from the very first moment I saw you. Daphne told me about you with the same thought as me. I was hoping I wouldn't be a Slytherin as it would make it a little bit easier to talk to you but unfortunately, I did became a Slytherin. The sorting hat said as I would do anything to come close to you and that was why he put me in Slytherin and he was right. I would do much to come closer to you although I would never hurt someone especially close to you like Hermione, Luna or Ginny. I heard rumour of the DA. I wanted to join you but I couldn't Daphne forbode me as she wanted too but knew we would be in trouble if we were caught with Tom having returned."

"We were already having trouble in Slytherin with Tracey and Lily as we used our house to keep us safe and it was only barely, but I would not bore you with that. All I want to say I love you, Harry, to death and beyond and know that in the next life we will find each other again and be together in death."

Harry felt the love coming off from Astoria and when she stopped talking she looked at him with tears in her eyes. Harry couldn't deny he felt love for her and that he wanted to make her happy. He pulled her to his lap and snogged her. Astoria tried to push her full heart and love in the kiss as did Harry. The light was seeing if you looked at the window.

Harry and Astoria didn't know that Daphne and Tracey were standing outside the door and saw light coming from under the door. It was barely a few seconds after the light was gone Harry heard in his mind 'Harry who was that?' from Hermione.

Susan thought to Harry 'who did you bond this time Harry?'

Luna thought 'Astoria who else?'

Harry thought 'Luna you are right. Astoria wanted to talk or better said say something to me and after she said what she would. I felt her love and I couldn't stop myself kissing her and pour my love to her. So, in other words, I think I created another soulbond. I am sorry.'

Hermione smiled and thought 'don't be sorry Harry. I hoped you got a soulbond with her too as she was very sad that we had a soulbond and she while she really loves you didn't not. I acutely told her to tell you about her love for you like Susan did as it worked for her and like Susan, you didn't really know her. You know me Luna, Ginny and Katie so you felt our love for you so by us we didn't really need to say it even though I need to admit it before the soulbond really formed.'

Luna thought 'Harry I know your heart is big enough for even more bonds. You got the biggest heart.'

Harry thought 'please my little moon with still Tracey, Su and Daphne. If they bond don't I have enough?'

Luna thought easily 'NO. More deserve this Harry.'

'Please Luna tell me you are joking'.

Harry heard all the girls even Astoria faintly 'NO, she is not' while Luna thought 'No. I am not. P-'

Luna was interrupted when Hermione thought "not yet Luna.'

Harry put his shields up as had a smile as his other girls understand this but also thought 'how more are there going to be? Well, I still need a wife for Peverell and maybe Slytherin and Gryffindor but that is for later.'

He snogged Astoria before he just sits there with Astoria is his lap not doing much more also as the bond made him a little tired but he knew if he stayed for this a bit he would be fine. Astoria just sat in Harry's lap liking the closeness and having some time with only Harry even if it was just in silence not even snogging.

6th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

It was evening and after Astoria's soulbond, the day was uneventful. Harry was just done getting in his sleep clothes when he opens the door to his bedroom. As he steps out of the bathroom he sees again Hermione waiting for him. This time she wore a green nightdress like his eyes. This nightdress is only a little more revealing then the Gryffindor nightdress but if possible Harry was more mesmerized then last night. The only thing Hermione did was holding out her hand. All Harry could do was take her hand. Hermione leads Harry to bed before walking to the other side and slide in.

Harry lies on his back. Hermione wouldn't mind sleeping with her head on his chest but he couldn't hold her completely. If there was another girl she could understand like last night with Luna but now she wanted to feel Harry's arms around her.

Hermione asks "Harry could you hold me like when we were in the tent after the Locket. You lying behind me and holding me?"

Harry still a bit mesmerised and he almost atomically says "of course 'Mione if you like or want that."

Hermione lies on her side facing away for Harry when she feels Harry moving behind her. She slowly feels him getting closer until she feels his left arm comes over her and he left it to drape over the stomach. Harry is now spooning her and she couldn't be happier until Harry use his other arm to slide under her and put is above his other arm just below her breast. Hermione has both of Harry's arms over her stomach and she starts to imagine what it would be that Harry put his hands there because she was pregnant and with that happy thought she feels asleep.

Harry was lying awake when after almost half an hour when Hermione fell asleep he heard something from Hermione he never would suspect. He wasn't sure first but when he doesn't see Crookshanks in his bedroom he hears it comes from Hermione. Hermione is purring in her sleep. Harry found it cute but almost immediately becomes a little bit uncomfortable as while she purrs she moves her arse to his crotch what suddenly become a whole lot tighter.

When Harry tries to move a bit back Hermione follows him in her sleep until they are firmly on Harry's side. Harry looks behind and sees that if backs away one more time he would fall of the bed. Harry was thinking about leaving the bed when he hears Hermione say "oh Harry. Don't go."

Harry doesn't know if Hermione is awake as she purrs after it again and she didn't open her eyes. Harry decides to stay in bed and hold on to Hermione but hopes if Hermione wakes before him she doesn't mind his natural reaction when a beautiful girl lies with him in his bed that is also his wife. It took almost an hour before Harry falls asleep but it took almost two hours after that to fall into a resting sleep.

7th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

Hermione wakes up and still feels Harry behind her which makes her really happy. She feels very rested much more than normal and had a very nice dream. She is first confused about why she lies on Harry's side. She is almost shocked when she feels something poking her arse and knew it could only be one thing. She didn't know what to do. Harry was still asleep but if it is like in the tent he wouldn't let her go until he wakes up but as they wore more in the tent and was emotionally exhausted she didn't feel his erection or didn't notice as she does now. She becomes red from embarrassment but that quickly disappears as she knew this is a normal biologic reaction and he is her husband so she also doesn't mind.

She tries to move away, but like as she suspected Harry pulls her back not wanting to let her go it seems. Unfortunately, when she wanted to move away Harry pulls her hard back towards him that her arse pushed against his erection that makes them both moan. Hermione becomes red really fast what nobody saw as Harry was still asleep and nobody else was in the room.

Nearly half an hour later she feels Harry moving and waking up. He sees bushy hair. Hermione thought 'okay now he is going to let go even though I wouldn't care to lie a bit longer.'

Hermione was waiting for Harry. Harry says "good morning 'Mione."

Hermione smiled at her nickname and says "good morning Harry."

She was dreading the moment he let go, but after five minutes he was still holding her but she doesn't feel his erection anymore. It was still early as Hermione could only see a small ray of sunshine coming from the windows.

Hermione turns around and sees why she doesn't feel his erection anymore. He has moved his hips as far away as possible without falling out of bed. She looks at Harry and sees he have a red face as he saw her eyes looking down. When he woke up and knew she was awake he immediately moved his hips back.

Hermione decides to try to remove the tension and embarrassment. She put her arms around Harry's neck and snog him without trying to share the feeling and happiness she has especially when Harry kissed her back. She didn't want what she and the other girls felt when Harry was with Luna as they were also only kissing.

Slowly they were progressing. Just as Hermione wanted to remove her nightdress the door swings up. Luna with Astoria and Gabby were standing there. Gabby had blue with yellow eyes and like Luna had a stare focussed on Hermione. Astoria didn't know why but she knew she needed to be here.

Harry doesn't know what to do. In his bed was Hermione his wife but at the door where standing two of his other wives and a Veela he has a Veela bond have according to some of his girls. Luna asks "Hermione could you come with us?"

Hermione sees the blue/ yellow eyes from Gabby but also the serious look in Luna's eyes. Hermione nods before giving Harry a small kiss and slide out of her side of the bed. When Hermione reaches the door Luna steps aside and says clearly "good morning Harry. It is early if you want you can try to sleep a bit more if you want."

Harry nods but he wasn't really tired he just didn't know how to respond. Luna smiles and does Astoria while Gabby had a predatory smile. However, before Gabby can act the door closes. It took 5 to 10 minutes before Harry decides to take a shower.

7th January 1998, Potter Manor

Luna says clearly "Hermione come to the bedroom."

Hermione nodded before walking to the wives bedroom followed by Luna who together with Astoria drag Gabby with them.

7th January 1998, wives bedroom, Potter Manor

Only a couple minutes later they walk into the wives bedroom. Hermione is shocked when she walks in. Katie and Susan were sitting on Katie's bed and it looks like they were waiting for them.

Katie and Susan weren't glaring at Hermione but have a smile Hermione doesn't like.

Katie asks "and Hermione how was the night?"

Susan says "I am sure it was very nice."

Hermione thinks 'I thought they didn't felt it.'

Hermione hears Katie saying 'we didn't, so what happened?'

Hermione says immediately "nothing happened."

Astoria says "it doesn't seem like that."

Hermione decides to tell the truth. She didn't lie as nothing happened at least nothing inappropriate. She says "I asked Harry to hold me while spooning me although I didn't ask to spoon me as I asked if he could hold me as in the tent after I and Harry destroyed the Horcrux locket from Salazar Slytherin as he spooning me that night, but as we slept in our clothes and it was pretty emotional this was better than then. I woke up with him behind me like I suspected and he only held me. When he didn't let me go what I was happy from we were just snogging until Luna opened the door."

Astoria says "but you were just about to remove your nightdress."

Hermione didn't respond but her becoming red was all the answers the others need. Katie and Susan giggles while Gabby was having trouble to keep her Veela in which was easily seen if you look at her eyes.

Luna says in her normal dreamy voice "the Nargles tell us to wait at least a week before continuing but wait until he is the real him to complete the bond. Gabby the Nargles tell me you also need to wait and to make sure you don't lose control you cannot snog Harry yet, but I will promise you as Lady Potter when he is ready you will not be the first be one of the firsts after that and will make sure Harry is prepared maybe by talking with your mother, father and if needed your sister. Does that start the bond with Harry after the first time with you?"

Gabby says "I think we need to ask mama and Fleur, but I think so. They didn't want to tell me but maybe know they do as I met my …. our mate, Notre amour. They wanted to wait until I reached age sixteen/ seventeen as a Veela's second transformation is on average around 18/19. I don't know if it is different if you met your mate before. Fleur had in the summer after she met Beell so she was 18 at the time."

Hermione go the bathroom to shower as the attention is off her right now, but she says "okay Luna do you want to be tonight with Harry and after that Katie, Susan and Astoria. After that we can talk with Daphne, Tracey and Su if they want and if when and if they want to be alone or don't mind someone with them. If they want someone else they can choose of course."

Luna smiles and says "I don't mind you, Katie, Susan or Astoria to join me like two nights ago Hermione."

Katie and Susan smile. Hermione sees it and says "I won't as I already slept in his bed two nights in a row and before we are officially married ceremony. I don't want to make you jealous."

Katie says "if you won't mind Luna I would love to join you tonight."

Susan says "me too."

Astoria wants to say something but Hermione says "wait what now if Katie and Luna go tonight and Susan you with Astoria tomorrow night. Harry is barely comfortable with me and to be honest we were already pushing it two night ago but I think because of his worries he was too preoccupied with me and Luna in his bed. I think having more than two girls would be too much for now."

Astoria thought for a few seconds before she nodded as did Katie. Susan wasn't happy but she understands Hermione.

When Hermione see they agreed she says "great I am going to take a shower. We need to start planning a couple of things today."

I end here for now. It took a bit longer to finish this chapter as my plan for the story got a bit altered so I needed to make sure that I don't forget things or anything like that.

In the next chapter, we see what Tom has been doing and see how Ginny is doing at the safe house. If the words allow it Hermione is going to talk with the elves, Leanne is found and I think a visit to Hogwarts should be in order (as narrator).

I changed the previous chapter at the end a little bit as even I wasn't happy with how it turned out with Luna's reason and Hermione's fear. I hope you are happy with the (small) changes.

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