The Reporter

A few minutes later Madstack came back with some tea to settle the nerves of Hermione, Harry, and Neville, "I spoke with the reporter and he has agreed to your terms he figures you're under enough stress right now and doesn't want to cause you anymore."

Harry smiled, "Thank you Madstack please give us a few minutes then we will speak with him."

A few minutes later a tall wizard showed up. He was a tall thin man wearing a red wizard's robe and glasses. He reminded the three of them of Rita Skeeter, the witch who liked to make thing up and turn words around on other wizards and witches.

He looked like he hadn't eaten in a week. "Good afternoon, I am Billius Shacklebolt. I work for The Daily Prophet. It is an honour to meet you."

Madstack nodded to the three students, "Mr Shacklebolt, Mr Potter Miss, Granger and Mr Longbottom have agreed to meet with you. You know their terms. No questions that they are not comfortable with, no cameras and my request you wait for a while on publishing the article. There are armed guards for their protection and I will be in here as well. So, if you do as a question they do not want to answer please direct it towards me."

He nodded as Madstack showed him a seat across from Harry and Hermione, "I understand Mr Madstack. Thank you."

Harry looked at Billius, "Would you like some tea?"

"Oh, if I may that would be nice."

Hermione bit her lip then spoke, "Excuse me, Mr Shacklebolt. I was wondering what ever happened to Rita Skeeter? You have to excuse us we were on the run for over a year with very little in the way of news and contact with people. Last time we were aware, she had just released the book 'The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore'."

Shacklebolt set his cup down, "That's quite alright, Miss Granger. She does not work for us anymore and she is spending time with the dementors of Azkaban Prison. She was caught by a few auror's snooping around as an unregistered animagus."

Harry and Hermione smiled, "I could not see it happening to a nicer person."

"Right you are Miss Granger. I couldn't agree with you more."

Harry looked at Shacklebolt, "You wanted to talk with us? But I must ask that you do not mix our word up like Rita Skeeter."

"You have my word, Mr Potter. Do you mind if I use a recording wand so I can get the words, right?"

Harry, Hermione, and Neville nodded their heads.

"Great, now shall we begin? The first question our readers want to know will go to you, Mr Potter. We all know that you and Hermione, along with one other person, were on the run from Voldemort; it must have not been easy. Our readers want to know, before we get into what we are all dying to ask, what were you looking for, or were you training so you could face him?" Shacklebolt asked.

Madstack was not happy with the first question, "I don't think Mr Potter and Miss Granger would like to answer that question."

Madstack said because he knew they had a hard-enough time with being on the run. Hermione looked at Madstack, "No, Madstack we'll answer that question. I do think people should know the truth on how dangerous it was for us."

Madstack bowed his head shaking it, "Ok, Hermione but as a friend I will ask, please don't give any information that you don't feel comfortable with."

Hermione shook her head, and proceeded to answer Shacklebolt's question, "We were looking for unforgivable items and it was very dangerous. Harry and I both thought we would not make it a few times."

Shacklebolt wrote down what she said and went into the next question, "I see, so you were looking for ways to stop Voldemort. I commend you both for your bravery. Is it true you had a third person with you?"

Harry looked upset, "Yes, but he split from us. Please do not ask for his name, at this time his family have enough to deal with and they would like to be left alone. I will say he was very brave up until he split."

Shacklebolt was taken back by how Harry went from calm to angry, but he completely understood, "Ok, now some questions on just the two of you. The first one is for you Miss Granger."

Hermione took a deep breath and looked at Shacklebolt, "Ok, what would you like to know? But I will not answer very personal questions."

He shook his head, "I do understand, as a reporter there are things you just don't disclose to the public. Now when did you realize that you were in love with Harry?"

Hemione smiled brightly, "I would say I realised during my fourth year at Hogwarts, but the feelings were always there. I just didn't know what they were."

Shacklebolt turned to Harry, "Harry what about you?"

Harry squeezed Hermione's hand, "I would have to say the same, but at the time I was more concerned about fitting in and Hermione helped me with that."

Shacklebolt looked between the two Gryffindors, "So it was during the Tri-Wizard Tournament that you understood your feelings?

Hermione smiled, remembering that day, "Yes, it was just before the first task that I realized that Harry could die. I was going to tell him with a kiss and wishing him luck, but that foul woman Rita Skitter came into the tent uninvited."

Shacklebolt was surprised that Harry didn't answer but Hermione did, so he went onto the next question, "So, you had no feelings for Victor Krum?"

Hermione shook her head, "No I didn't, Mr Krum and I are friends, and he understood that my heart was with Harry, even though Harry was just a bit clueless. After the second task, I couldn't bring myself to kiss him, but due to everyone around us, I just kissed him on the forehead. At the Yule Ball, I was heart-broken and he comforted me. That was the moment I knew that I definitely knew that I loved Harry."

"So, Harry during the time on the run, did you and Miss Granger fall deeper into love?"

"Honestly, I would have to say yes. Going through what we had to go through strengthened us. If it wasn't for this brave woman at my side through it all I think the war would have ended differently, not to mention all the people who fought so valiantly and so many elves, Goblins, witches and wizards died for the freedom that we all take for granted. I recognize all of those who fought with us. They showed their own strengths in their own way and I will not sit here and say I did this all by myself. It was the whole wizarding world and even muggles did their part, so to all of them I would like to say thank you."

It took a few moments for Shacklebolt to write down what Harry said, but when he finished, he looked up at the group, "So, the million galleon question of the day is this; are you going to propose to Miss Granger?"

Hemione smiled, as did Harry and Neville. Harry willingly answered, "I already have, and she said yes. No, we have not set a date on when it will be yet and as that this is a private event, only close friends and family will be able to attend. However, we may also have a public wedding, but we haven't discussed this yet.

Shacklebolt smiled and directed the next question to Neville, "So, Mr Longbottom, you're quite close friends with Harry and Miss Granger. How do you feel about seeing your friends getting married at a young age."

Neville smiled as he quickly answered, "Honestly, they have treated me like a brother and I couldn't be happier for them. I can't think of two better people to be together than these two."

Continuing to ask Neville Shacklebolt asked, "So, do you have someone special in your life, Mr Longbottom?"

Neville smiled brightly, "I do and yes I have told her. But I want to see what will happen since this will be our last year at Hogwarts."

Hermione and Harry looked at Neville, "Neville, you never told us that you had a girlfriend. When did this happen?"

Neville laughed at the two, "Well, you never asked. It happened when you two were on the run, and when you came back to Hogwarts. But look at you two, you're suddenly engaged to marry. You haven't had time to ask me.

Harry smiled, "Well, congrats Neville."

Neville smile became even bigger now that his adopted brother found out and he approves, "Thanks, Harry."

Shacklebolt looked at Neville, "Is there a wedding in your future Mr Longbottom?" he asked.

Neville looked at Shacklebolt, "Not yet. I just want to get through school first and then see what happens."

Shacklebolt nodded his head, "I respect that, back to the two of you. So, have you set a wedding date? Scratch that, you already said no to that question. Do you know if you want a large wedding or a small one?"

Harry looked at Hemione when she spoke, "We haven't set a wedding date yet, but we both think a small private wedding would be preferred."

Harry smiled and squeezed Hermione's hand, "I would agree with Hermione on anything she wishes. It would be her day and if she wants it, she will get it. I love her that much."

Shacklebolt looked at Neville, "Mr Longbottom what would you like to see?"

Neville smiled, "It would be their day. So, I would just be happy to see them with their wedding bands. Personally, I could see a double wedding. But that would ruin their day."

Hermione smiled softly at Neville, "It wouldn't ruin our wedding, Neville. We would be honoured to share our wedding with you, but it may be a bit of a shock for everyone at Hogwarts. Why don't you ask her? It can't hurt to see what she thinks, and if she's interested when we get married, you're more than welcome to marry her alongside us. After all, you're family and I don't see an issue with it."

Shacklebolt smiled, and turned to Harry, "That I can see. Mr Potter, that is all the questions I have. I will send you and Miss Granger a copy of my article before I publish it, and I will ask that my readers leave you both alone about it. I will publish it in a few days, so you'll have time to tell whoever you wish first."

Harry smiled and shook hands with Shacklebolt, "Thank you, Mr Shacklebolt, that is all I ask for now. If you want to mention that you spoke with us today you may do so, but please don't mention anything else just yet."

Madstack walked Mr Shacklebolt to the doors and when the reporter left, Madstack turned and walked back to the trio, "Is there anything else the Goblin Nation can do for you?"

Harry replied, "No, not at this time. I want to thank you for today Madstack. We will be at Hogwarts for at least a few weeks helping to rebuild. After that, we will send you an owl letting you know where we are at."

Madstack nodded, "Very well Harry, we will be in touch in a few days by owl about Number Four Privet Drive."

Harry, Hermione, and Neville shook hands with Madstack and left Gringotts. The threesome headed back to the Leaky Cauldron. Hermione stared straight ahead hoping that people would leave them alone.

Even with trying to avoid people, the threesome were stopped by numerous times. After fighting their way through Diagon Alley, they flooed back to Hogwarts. Once they made their way up to the Gryffindor common room and dorms, they changed out of their robes and changed into their jeans, tee-shirts, and trainers and Harry, Hermione, and Neville were off to find Professor McGonagall.

They found her outside near the Gryffindor tower. Hermione went up, "Sorry we're late professor. It took longer then we thought."

Professor McGonagall winked at Hermione with a smile, "That's alright Mrs Potter."

Hermione smiled softly, the title reminding her of how much she loved Harry.

They asked her for their assignments to help rebuild the old castle. Professor McGonagall said, "Mr Potter, if you would get your broom and help Professor Flitwick with the roof, I would appreciate that. Mr Longbottom, Professor Sprout has asked me to send you to the greenhouses when you arrive. She knows that you are the best person to help her."

Neville quickly headed off to the greenhouses while Harry summoned his broom. Harry gave a quick kiss to Hermione and left to work on the roof.

Professor McGonagall smiled seeing Hermione not wanting to let go, "I hope you'll be happy for years to come."

A random wizard, probably from Hogsmead, approached the professor and asked where he could help. Once he was sent on his way and out of earshot, Professor McGonagall turned to Hermione, "Miss Granger, can you help me with Ravenclaw tower? We need to rebuild it and you are one of the strongest witches that I know of. Can you to help levitate all the heavy blocks and seal them together?"

Hermione smiled, "Of course, Professor, I'll do whatever I can to help."

Harry, Hermione, and Neville along with many others worked for the rest of the afternoon, and by late evening, everyone was dirty and exhausted. Harry, Hermione, and Neville met up in the Great Hall.

When Hermione got a good look at Neville, she started giggling; he had dirt in his hair and a huge smudge across his nose and forehead. When Harry saw him, he joined in with the laughing. At Neville's confused look, Hermione explained, "It looks like you've been rolling around in the dirt rather than repairing the greenhouses.

Neville rolled his eyes, "Have you looked in the mirror? You look worse off than me."

Hermione shook her head, "No why?"

Harry grinned and gave Hermione a light kiss, "You have a smudge on your nose and you have something in your hair that I can't figure out what it is. I think all of us could use a shower, but right now I am so hungry, I don't care what I look like."

Hermione nodded in agreement, "Me too, I'll eat first and worry about what I look like later."

Looking around the Great Hall, the three of them realized everyone looked the same. There were several people that they didn't know.

When the entire Great Hall went silent Harry turned around, walking slowly toward the tables was Professor Snape with a bad limp. Harry quickly got up and walked towards him, "Professor, may I help you get to the table?"

Snape looked down to Harry, "Mr Potter I am not helpless, I can make it on my own."

Harry nodded and backed off. He watched the man who had protected him for so many years struggle to make it to the head table, and Harry felt a sense of guilt, "Sir, I just want to say thank you for taking care of me for all of those years. It might not show, but I appreciate it more than you know."

Snape looked at Harry puzzled, then held out his hand. "I protected you because I loved your mother, she was my very first friend. Mr Potter or I should say, Lord Potter, I want to thank you for killing the Dark Lord."

Harry smiled and shook Snape's hand, "I couldn't have done it without your help and the other people's help that were involved, especially Hermione. Between her knowledge and never leaving my side. I would not be here."

Snape replied, "That is correct Lord Potter you will have never been able to succeed if it wasn't for Miss Granger's knowledge."

Snape gave him a bit of a smile even though it looked a bit cold to Harry. Professor McGonagall sat down across the table from Snape, "Severus, we need to speak after dinner. Mr Potter would you and Miss Granger join us in the headmaster's office?"

Harry nodded and looked over at Hermione to see if she knew why. Shaking her head no, she served herself a piece of cod and chips with fresh peas. The elves had been so busy that the meal was a simple one, but everyone was tired enough to appreciate the hot meal anyway. When they were finished with dinner, Professors McGonagall and Snape were leaving the Great Hall, accompanied by Harry and Hermione.

Hermione turned to Professor McGonagall, "We would like Neville to join us, he has been involved as the rest of us."

Severus sneered at Neville but didn't say anything; he was too busy wondering where Albus was. He figured that Minerva would fill him in at the meeting. When they arrived in front of the Gargoyle, Minerva gave the password of Quidditch, surprising Severus.

As they walked into the office Severus noticed that all of Albus's stuff was gone, and the couch was covered with a tartan. Professor Snape sat in one of the chairs next to the headmaster's desk and asked, "Minerva where's Albus?"

Minerva sat at the desk and replied, "Have a seat, Severus. I will explain everything I know and what I don't know, Harry and Hermione can fill in."

Minerva began to tell Severus about all the things they have found out in the last few days and what Albus Dumbledore had done. She explained about the blocks that he placed on the three students. She explained about how Albus forged Lily and James's will, and the attempted murder of Harry, Hermione, and Neville for everything they own and the reasoning behind it. Minerva watched Severus's face; for a man that didn't show very much emotion on his face, he was showing a lot now.

Severus spoke still in a bit of shock looking at the three Gryffindor students, "Minerva are you telling me that Mr Potter and Miss Granger took down the Dark Lord with their magic blocked?"

Minerva nodded her head, still not believing that Harry and Hermione were still here and sitting in front of them, "That's exactly what I am saying Severus."

Professor Snape looked at Harry and Hermione sitting on the couch holding hands. Hermione was squirming around biting her lip. Harry nodded as did Hermione, Harry spoke to both Professors, "When I put my family ring on, I was knocked out for ten minutes when the block exploded due to the ring. When I came to, I knew Hermione and I would be together forever. The right choice was to give her my mother's engagement ring, I proposed to her right then and there. When she said yes and put my mother's ring on, the ring took off her magic block and knocking her out for ten minutes. Neville had a magic block as well, but his block was taken off in a controlled way versus ours exploding on us. We really haven't tried our magic that much. But both of us have noticed that we can do many things just by thinking about it. Like last night, Hermione was able to nox the lights just by thinking about it. I accioed my broom without even trying this afternoon and it was without my wand. Neville was able to fix every single pane of glass in the greenhouse without any trouble."

Severus looked at the three students, "Miss Granger, are you all right? You look a bit out of sorts, and may I scan the three of you?"

Hermione looked at Harry, "May I speak confidentially and forward?"

Minerva looked at Hermione, "Yes of course Miss Granger."

Hermione spoke, "Well, I always knew that I love Harry since our first year, but since I said yes to marrying him and now I am wearing his mother's ring. It feels like the more we are together the stronger the love, but the more I want him to make love to me. I know it's not Lily's ring doing it, it could be just teenage hormones I just don't know."

Harry looked at Hemione "Meaning?"

Hermione looked at him like ice, "Geezz, love do I have to be graphic. Let me spell this out for you. I want you to fuck me and make me scream. Is that better?"

Harry was taken back by how sarcastically Hermione spoke to him, "Sorry Hermione, I didn't mean too..."

Hermione smiled seeing Harry's face, "I know it's just hard keeping our promise, but I am trying to keep everything in check."

Professor McGonagall was a bit pink, "Well, I've never known you to be so blunt Miss Granger, but I can see why you both want to hold back. It's hard to be in love with your best friend and want him every second. I will say it's the fact that you're thinking of your honeymoon that is causing you to act this way. I don't blame you, I would be the same way."

Severus scowled at the fact that they were being too honest, but he smiled just a bit, "Well congratulations first off, I would say that it would be due to the new event in your life and teenage hormones. Like I asked earlier, may I scan you?"

Harry, Hermione, and Neville nodded, and Professor Snape took out his wand scanning the three of them. He could not believe what he saw so he scanned them again. Shaking his head in amazement. Severus looked at Professor McGonagall, "How can he do that to another witch or wizard? These three are extremely powerful. Miss Granger is more powerful then I am, and I would love to check Mr Potter on the Auror meter. It would be off the scale. Mr Longbottom is also a very strong wizard. I bet with his block off, he will find that his classes will become much easier. His block must have affected everything. How Miss Granger managed to stay at the top of her class with that kind of block is simply amazing. With Mr Potter, I can't even imagine how much quicker the war could have ended if his block was off. So where is Albus and has he been brought up on charges?"

Professor McGonagall replied, "The goblins charged him under goblin law, he is now their prisoner. The Wizengamot snapped his wand and everything that he stole from Harry was returned to him. As for Miss Granger and Mr Longbottom they were given five hundred thousand galleons each. For compensation for their magic being blocked. Mr Potter was also given everything Albus owned and that includes any titles he once possessed. Well now seeing he is getting married to Miss Granger, I would say they gave it to Mr and Mrs Potter. Albus Dumbledore will never be set free. Gringotts Bank got in touch with me this afternoon and gave me almost all the details. I was also in contact with Lucius this evening directly after and they had a board meeting early this afternoon. I was elected the new Headmistress, that is one of the reasons why I wanted to see you tonight and the other is to see if you still wanted to teach, also to see if you would take the position of Assistant Headmaster. I suspect these three had something to do with the events with the Board of Governors."

Harry smiled and nodded, "Sorry professor but we did."

Minerva smiled a bit even though she should be upset with the three Gryffindors, "Mr Potter, why am I not surprised one bit."

Hermione smiled at her favourite professor, "Well, we just couldn't let that foul woman back in here. She treated us poorly and treated this school like a prison professor. Besides Harry, myself, and Neville all agree that you deserve the position. we all agree that because Professor Snape has watched over us and protected Harry for this long he deserves the Assistant Headmaster's job."

Severus nodded, "If you're sure that you want me to take that position, I would like too

Professor McGonagall smiled, "It's yours!"

She gave him a light hug to welcome him to his new position and Harry offered Severus his hand, "Congratulations professor. I hope you enjoy your time as the Assistant Headmaster, not needing to worry about the Dark Lord. I am pretty sure my mother Lily would be proud of you too."

"Thank you Mr Potter, so I would expect the three of you back for your seventh year? And Harry, you'll only see this once," Severus gave Harry a hug, "Thank you."

It surprised everyone most of all Harry. After a few moments, Neville spoke up, "Yes sir, we want to finish our education, Hermione wants to be an Unspeakable and Harry and I both want to be Aurors, that is, if you would want to give me another chance at potions."

Severus looked at the boy who blown up more cauldrons in the history of Hogwarts. He wondered how much of it had to do with Albus putting the block on his magic. Severus spoke to Neville, "I'll make you a deal Mr Longbottom. If you working for the rest of the summer in the potions lab learning what you missed in the last five years and help with Poppy's potions, I'll let you in class this fall. But only if I see an improvement."

Neville was gasping at Professor Snape, "I would appreciate that sir. I would be happy to help this summer if it means that I can live my dream."

Severus nodded, "I don't think it would be easy you have six years of destroyed potions to make up for."

Severus turned to Harry and Hermione, "Mr Potter, Miss Granger are you two staying at the castle for the summer?"

Hermione looked at Harry for an answer so Harry spoke, "I doubt it, sir we will be helping as long as we're needed, but I'm sure we will be spending some of our summer at Grimmauld Place. After all, Remus and Tonks would be angry if we didn't spend at least some time with them also. Professor McGonagall, is there a way Hermione and I can get everyone together?"

Minerva answered, "Yes, Mr Potter why do you ask?"

Harry replied, "Well, since there is only a few who know about Hermione and myself being engaged, I was just wondering if we should come out and tell everyone we trust. But only if Hermione says it's ok."

Hermione nodded to what Harry said. Professor McGonagall had an idea but did not want to spill her idea. Harry continued after seeing Hermione's approval, "Well, I don't see a problem in doing that. The Weasley's, Remus and Tonks know. Of course, you and Professor Snape know, and so does Lucius Malfoy but he is keeping it a secret until our announcement." Harry finished.

Professor McGonagall smiled, "Well that doesn't leave that many people to tell. How about we do that tomorrow?"

Harry and Hermione nodded with a smile, "Why don't we do that sometime tomorrow after lunch or dinner."

Harry gave a smile, "That sounds like a great plan Hermione."

Hermione just smiled with a hug. The group talked for another hour before calling it a night and broke up. As Harry and Hermione walked hand in hand, Neville was skipping all the way to the Gryffindor tower and into the common room. Once inside Neville still had a smile on his face, "Why don't you to head up first. I would suspect you want some alone time."

Harry went red in the face a bit, "Um, Thanks… Neville, I think." He told Neville.

Hermione giggled, "Harry I think what he meant was for us to change first, then he'll come up, and it's not what you're thinking, even though it would be nice. But we did promise not until we're married and on our honeymoon."

took Hermione by the hand and went upstairs to the boy's dorm. Harry stripped down into his boxers, as he was pulling off his shirt, he caught a beautiful sight before him.

Hermione was standing there in her bra and panties looking for one of Harry's Quidditch jerseys. He walked over and slowly reach around to Hermione's stomach and started to kiss her neck tenderly, "Oh, M-mmm, Harry. Do you know how much I love you?"

Harry smiled, "As much as I love you, Hermione Jean Granger."

It was ten minute later when they came down the stairs to the common room. "Neville, Harry and I are headed to the baths, we will be back shortly. The boy's dorm is yours."

Neville smiled, "Knock her up Harry."

Harry and Hermione smiled and laughed, "Very funny Neville. Harry will turn me into a woman when we're ready Neville, be patient. There's no rush for babies yet."

They made it to the door to the baths, when professor McGonagall stopped them both. "Potter, Granger I thought I might catch you both. You both were going into separate baths?"

Harry went pink, "Um, can I lie?"

Minerva spoke again before she heard what Harry had to say, "No, but I think you both are old enough to make the right choice. Now, not speaking as your professor, but as your friend. Use the prefect's bath, it will be more private for you two."

Harry smiled and was a bit shocked. Here, he thought she was there to reprimand them for taking a bath together. Harry saw the smirk and the wink McGonagall gave them, and he now knew what McGonagall meant, "Thanks, Professor."

"Anytime Potter just enjoy the company. Good night to the both of you," she replied walking off.

Harry and Hermione went to the fifth floor to the prefects bathroom. They went inside and stripped down as the hot water filled the large tub. Harry slid in before Hermione, and a whining voice could be heard overhead, "Not being a bad boy again are you, Harry?"

Harry looked up as Hermione was climbing into the tub to join him, "Myrtle, W-what are you doing in here? I thought all the ghosts were gone until the castle was rebuilt."

Myrtle spoke, "Oh, just floating around, my toilet is not there no more."

Harry felt a cold chill as she put her head on his shoulder, "Um, Myrtle…what are you doing?"

Myrtle smiled, "Just getting a peek."

Hermione spoke up, "Myrtle, can Harry and I have some time alone? He is my boyfriend after all. This would be our only chance to spend some alone time."

"Fine see if I care. Nobody cares about little old Moping Moaning Myrtle." Myrtle replied and went wailing out the window. Harry looked up as Hermione did the same and Hermione glanced at Harry.

She sat down beside Harry and sighed, "The hot water feels great after an exhausting day Harry."

Before Harry could respond Hermione slid under the water. She came up a minute later with her hair soaked and now looking black.

Harry pulled Hermione onto his lap, "Your right Mione, I so love you."

Hermione smiled, "Can you help wash my back and hold me for a bit."

Harry helped wash Hermione's back and then started to reach for her breast as he was kissing her neck tenderly.

Hermione closed her eyes and leaned back against Harry, "Oh, Harry. That feels so good. Please do that more."

Harry was going to do as Hermione requested but Hermione stood up and turned around feeling something prodding at her, she straddled his lap. Hermione smiled at Harry, "You know, love, I can't wait to have you forever."

Harry laughed, "Mione, you already do. No woman will compare to you or take me away from you."

Hermione felt something press against the opening of her vagina, "Oh God! Harry, I so want you to take my virginity. I know we promised no sex and that still holds but would you take my virginity now."

Harry was surprised by Hermione's request. "Um, why now Hermione

Hermione replied, "I don't know but it feels right. Something is telling me to have it taken now."

Harry was getting more concerned about Hermione, "Are you sure your feeling alright?"

Hermione answered, "Yes, I'm fine. I don't know what it is, but when we're close my heart, mind, body, and soul is telling me that I need more. It's like it is telling me to have your children with a whole lot more."

Harry kissed Hermione, "So, you have been feeling that too. I knew we belonged together for a very long time, but since we've put our rings on and haven't taken them off since, the feelings are getting stronger and stronger for you."

Hermione shook her head, "Yes love, I dread being apart from you every day. It's like I don't want you out of my sight."

"And it feels like a part of you is being torn apart?" He said, finishing her sentence.

Hermione smiled, "That is exactly how it feels."

Harry looked at Hermione, "Mione, I know how hard you're fighting this because I feel it too. I know it's not any magic, but you're screaming for sex. It's telling me just to shut up and take your virginity whether your ready or not."

Hermione was surprised, "That is my exact thought Harry. I know that you didn't use magic."

Harry replied, "Let me guess you can see my magic fluctuate?"

Hermione was a bit shock because he was right, "Harry, I'm scared now. How did you know?"

Harry held onto Hermione, "Mione, it's because I can see yours. I don't know what's going on, but until we figure this out I don't think we should tell anyone, even Neville."

Hermione nodded her head, "I agree, but at least kiss me."

Harry smiled, "That I can do."

He kissed Hermione so passionately she could not help but moan with pleasure. Hermione was panting, "H-Harry, H-Harry. I... think... we… should… get... out... Oh, god… you feel so... good kissing... my... neck..."

Both Harry and Hermione decided it was time to climb out of the tub and head back to Gryffindor tower, and within ten minutes, they were walking through the portrait hole. Neville smiled at them, "Took you two long enough. Did you both have fun?"

Harry smiled with a laugh, "Oh, shut up Neville. The bath was just a bath."

Harry threw a couch pillow at Neville's head and a pillow fight ensued.

Hermione was laughing at the two boys acting like children again. Harry looked over at Hermione with a pillow in his hand, "Oh, you think it funny, do you?"

"Harry, don't even…" Hermione started but Harry threw a pillow straight at Hermione hitting her square in the face and cutting her off. She couldn't help but laugh and join in after than, vowing revenge on her fiance.

After an hour, the Gryffindor common room was covered in feathers and all the pillows were destroyed. Hermione was laying on the floor and sighed, "Harry, sweetheart. I think we should clean up and head to bed all of us. We might have a busy day tomorrow.

Harry was laying right next to Hermione and he rolled over and kissed her. Harry went to stand up but was pulled back to Hermione's chest as she wrapped her arms around him, "Oh, no you don't."

Hermione kissed Harry with passion, and Neville was in shock seeing his two friends make out on the floor, "So are we going to tidy up or not?"

Harry broke their kiss and laughed, "Sorry about that Neville. We just can't help it."

Harry stood up and help Hermione off the floor. Hermione smiled and gave Harry a quick kiss, "Yeah, sorry Neville, Harry is right. But we'll help."

Hermione fixed all the pillows as Harry and Neville straightened up the room. Once that was done, the trio headed up to the boy's dormitory and quickly climbed into their beds. As usual, Neville hit his pillow a few times to get comfortable, and Hermione waited for him to fall asleep so she could take off Harry's jersey and get comfortable to her liking.

Once Neville was asleep, Hermione stripped off the Jersey and curled up next to Harry.

Harry noticed Hermione biting her lower lip, "Mione, you alright?"

Hermione didn't know how to tell Harry what happened at the Yule Ball during the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Hermione sat up, "Um, Harry sweetheart. There is something I need to tell you about the Tri-Wizard Tournament."

Harry looked at Hermione, "Ok, I am listening."

"The thing of it is... oh, how do I say this to the man I love so deeply?" Hermine said, and she started to shake.

Harry tenderly held on to Hermione to help her stop shaking, "Mione, relax you can tell me anything."

Hermione came right out and said, "I kissed Viktor Krum. Seeing you with Ginny dancing made me so jealous."

Harry looked at Hermione, "Is that what is bothering you?"

Hermione shook her head yes. "Oh, my beautiful girl, I am so sorry. You should have told me when I was sitting with you when you were crying."

Harry said hugging her and kissing her forehead. Hermione felt bad for not telling Harry how she felt back then, "I'm sorry, Harry. You're right, I should have told you."

"Look, Hermione, we are together, and we are getting married. So, what happened then and what is happening now are two very different things," Harry said holding her tight to his chest and with love.

Hermione started to tear up, "But still Harry, I… should have… told you… that night… I was in love with you…"

Hermione was now in tears. Harry held her to his chest even closer. Harry spoke lovingly to Hermione, "Mione, I was wrong too. I should have told you that night as well. But now look at us, we're together. I could not have asked for anything more. I have the most beautiful and intelligent woman in the world at my side and I asked you to marry me because you're my best friend and the woman that I love with every part of my being."

Hermione kissed Harry, "You really mean that Harry?"

Harry smiled, looking down at Hermione, "I do; I couldn't imagine someone more perfect to be my wife and the mother of my children."

Hermione held onto Harry as she fell asleep on his chest with a few tears still coming down her cheeks. Harry lay awake thinking of what he wanted to do tomorrow. He saw that Hermione was sound asleep, so he slid her engagement ring off her finger and went to go hide it for tomorrow.

Harry slid out of bed not to wake Hermione, he quietly went downstairs to the common room and called for Dobby thinking of the surprise he had in store for her. Dobby popped into the room.

"Harry Potter sir, what can Dobby do for you?" He asked in his high squeaky voice.

Harry looked back seeing if Dobby woke up Neville or, god forbid, Hermione.

"Shush! Quiet Dobby. Listen, can you hold on to Hermione's ring until tomorrow?" Harry asked turning back to the little house elf and showing him her ring.

Dobby had both of his hands covering his mouth and shaking his head yes as his tall pointy ears were flapping back and forth. In a low whisper, Dobby asked, "Why sir, do you want to hide Miss Grangy's ring?"

Harry smiled at his little elf friend, "Because I am going to have the ring engraved and ask Hermione properly at sunset tomorrow night. Would you set something up before then? And if she asks, don't tell her. I will talk with Professor McGonagall if she would like to join us." Harry said.

Dobby smiled at Harry, "Dobby promises Harry Potter he do good job and not tell Miss Grangy. Can Dobby be there too?"

Harry smiled back, "Of course, you can. You will play a part in this, you'll be handing me her ring." Harry told him.

Dobby wanted to squeal with excitement but didn't. He took Hermione's ring and with a pop, he vanished.

Harry walked back up the stairs and climbed into bed. Hermione climbed back on Harry's chest not realizing that her ring was gone, "Is everything alright, Harry, sweetheart

Harry replied with a kiss on the head and a hug, "Everything's fine Hermione. I love you. I thought you were asleep."

Hermione answered with her eyes closed. "I was until you left to go down to the common room."

Harry felt a pull on his boxers, "Um Hermione."

Hermione opened her eyes slightly, "Hum... what is it, love?"

Harry shook it off and said, "Nothing never mind,"

Hermione opened her eyes, "Harry James Potter, don't you do that. I know what your thinking."

Harry looked at Hermione, "I know no sex, but..."

"Mmm, Harry. Stop, that feels too good," She moaned softly, her eyes lighting up when she felt Harry's hands slide down her panties, "Oh, my god. Yes, please play with me. Mmm, right there, sweetheart."

Hermione couldn't take it anymore and she took off her panties, straddling Harry. She took his large member into her hand and slowly guided it to her slick opening. Instantly, she felt the pain and her hymen broke and her walls stretched to accommodate him, "That really hurts."

"We can stop if you want," Harry suggested and Hermione shook her head.

"No, you just took my virginity. I'm not truly yours and you're mine. Forever."

The feeling of having Hermione around his manhood felt so good to him, and it felt just as good to her. It was 2 am when they finally fell asleep in each other's arms and they dreamed of their new lives together.

Hermione dreamed about carrying Harry's children, and Harry dreamed of coming home to a family he always wanted.

He just couldn't wait to see what the future will hold for the both of them.