After the Hug

By: Sheltie

I don't own Harry Potter at all

A/N: final chap.

Chapter 3

Harry and Hermione snuck out the night before Harry was supposed to get on to the Hogwarts Express.

"Are you all packed Harry?" Hermione asked

"Yeah, are you?" Harry asked

Hermione nodded

"Good luck you two" Ginny said

Harry and Hermione turned to find Ginny right behind them.

"Thanks Gin, we'll send you a letter when we're settled" Hermione said

Ginny came over and hugged Hermione and then she hugged Harry

"You two take care of each other" the redhead said

"No worries Gin. With Hermione by my side nothing can go wrong" Harry said smiling

With a final wave goodbye to Ginny the couple left. Sirius was waiting for them by the door.

"Is everything all set?" Sirius asked

"Yeah, we just had to say goodbye to Ginny" Hermione said

"Don't worry, Ginny is a tough girl. She'll be alright" Sirius said

Hermione nodded

"We'd better get going, it's getting late" Harry said

"Right, let me know what's going, okay" Sirius said

"We will Sirius. You hold the line on this side" Hermione said

Sirius nodded and hugged his godson and his girlfriend

"Take of one another" he said

"We will" the couple said

Harry and Hermione left and as soon as they were a ways a way Hermione activated a portkey she had been carrying.

"Hermione, you're here!"

Hermione was engulfed by a hug from her mother before she even had a chance to fall to the ground from the portkey. Harry however wasn't as lucky as he fell on his butt.

"Let me lend you a hand Harry" Mr Granger said

"Thanks sir" Harry said

"No problem, the ladies seem to be busy" Mr Granger said

Hermione and her mom were still hugging each other as he said this

"Daddy" Hermione squealed as she released her mom and leapt at her dad

Her father opened his arms wide and enclosed them as soon as he felt his little girl wrap her arms around him.

"Hey there my little bunny" Mr Granger said smiling

"Daddy, don't call me that" Hermione said pouting

"Why not, you've always liked it when I called you that?" Mr Granger asked

"Not in front of my boyfriend" Hermione said

Mr Granger turned around to Harry and his brain went into high gear. Like every father that has a girl they began plotting their 'hurt my little girl' speech. But that would have to wait as Mrs. Granger nudge him out of the way to pull Harry into a hug.

This is when Harry learned where Hermione learned her hugging technique. Like mother, like daughter.

After the hugs and glares were spread around Harry and Hermione got settled. They had a room next to each other, which had an adjoining door. Mr Granger wasn't with this arrangement. But that would have to wait since it was still nighttime and they had to get some sleep.

"So mom, are you and dad settled in?" Hermione asked

It was morning and they were all gathered around the table enjoying breakfast. Mr Granger was glaring at Harry over his paper every once and a while.

"Yes we are. Dan quit glaring at the poor lad" Mrs. Granger said scolding her husband

Dan was pouting, but the paper hid it.

"Sorry Harry dear, but Dan is being the overprotective father right now" Mrs. Granger said

"It's alright ma'am, I've faced worst" Harry said

"Please call me Emily, since we're going to be family" Emily said smiling

"MOM!" Hermione shouted blushing bright red

Dan's hands gripped the paper tighter

"Really honey, I knew you and Harry would get together. He was the only boy that you talked about not to mention the only boy that was in your letters home" Emily said

"I mentioned Ron too" Hermione said trying to defend herself

"Only in passing" Emily said

Hermione looked at Harry trying to convey some message. Harry smiled at her knowingly. She nodded.

"How sweet, you two can already communicate without a word" Emily said cheerfully

Harry and Hermione jumped, they were not used to someone watching them while they did this. Dan looked over his paper and arched an eyebrow at the two teens.

"Uh, mom what do you mean?" Hermione asked

"Oh honey, reading your partner without words is what many married couples hope for. But that usually doesn't happen until they've been together for a very long time" Emily said

"But we've been doing this sort of thing since our first year" Harry said

"You have?" Emily asked shocked

"Yeah, well if you've been in as many life-threatening situations as Hermione and I have been in then it just came naturally" Harry said then took a sip of orange juice

"What kind of life-threatening situations?" Dan asked looking up from his paper

Harry gulped and looked at Hermione. One look from her face he knew that she never told her parents what really had been going on during her time at Hogwarts.

"Um, well you see sir" Harry began

"Daddy, I didn't tell you or mom anything because I knew you'd take me away and I couldn't leave Harry all-alone" Hermione said jumping in interrupting Harry

"Alright, why don't we finish our breakfast then you two have some explaining to do" Emily said in stern tone

They ate the rest of their breakfast in silence. When the dishes were cleaned they headed into the living room. Dan and Emily sat on the couch and Harry took the chair with Hermione squeezing right in with him. Dan and Emily looked each other at this.

"We do this all the time in school" Hermione said as an explanation

"Okay, now tell us what is going on?" Dan asked

Harry and Hermione began with their adventure in their first year then continued with every year afterwards. They were trading off part seamlessly that it like one person talking with two voices. They highlighted each other's accomplishments while downplaying their own. When they talked about Ron's part in the adventure it was exactly what he did. Neither boasted about what they did, only saying that if they hadn't done anything then evil would've won. When Harry finished with what he went through during the third task of the tournament and what happened in the graveyard Hermione was squeezing Harry's hand hard. Once they were finished they waited for the Grangers' reactions.

"Give me one bloody good reason why I should just take you away from this?" Dan asked holding back his temper

"Because you can't dad, I'm connected with Harry and I would never abandon him. I couldn't, no matter what" Hermione said

Dan looked ready to jump up and start yelling, but Emily had a good hold of his hand.

"What are your plans?" Emily asked

"Emily, you can't be serious" Dan said

"Hermione has never done anything that has made us doubt her or distrust her in anyway Dan. I want to see if they have any plan at all" Emily said

Dan frowned

"We plan to train Mrs. Granger. Hermione and I will train for however long it will take to defeat Voldemort and his followers. We have allies. Amelia Bones is the head of their police and we also have a professor working with us and others too, including my own godfather" Harry said

"The one that was in prison" Dan said

"Dad, he was never convicted" Hermione said

Dan still wasn't very happy with all this

"Sir, I promise you that I'll always protect Hermione, no matter what. She is my life" Harry said

Dan could see that the young man was quite serious and knew that there was no chance of him winning this without losing a daughter and angering his wife.

"I'm holding you to that Harry" Dan said

Their training began simple enough. They started a physical regiment since they knew that Death Eaters were mostly purebloods and they would never stoop down to something as labor intensive as exercise. Dan and Emily join in on this since they wanted to connect more with their daughter and it also gave them a way to learn more about Harry also. Harry and Hermione also worked on looking up spells that could help them in fights. As they trained they found that someone bound Harry's core.

"We need to find a way to break this without hurting you Harry" Hermione said

"You'll find a way Hermione, I know you will" Harry said and kissed his girlfriend

Hermione smiled

When Hermione did find a way they performed it right a way. Harry was in excruciating pain the whole time. He was also bound to the bed to stop form hurting himself. Hermione had tears in her eyes as she watched her true love go through this. She stayed with Harry that night just to make sure he was alright. Dan wasn't happy about them sharing a bed, but Emily gave him a good glare and threaten him with the couch.

The next morning Harry awoke feeling a lot better and with his beautiful girlfriend in the same bed with him.

"Morning beautiful" Harry said

Hermione smiled

"Morning"

The pair's training continued and when they heard that Hogwarts was to be shut down because of the escalating war. This was the chance that the pair was waiting for. McGonagall had keep them updated on what has been going around Hogwarts and she had a list for them that made up all the students that stood by Harry and Hermione.

Neville was wiping his brow as he worked in the greenhouse that was on the Longbottom property. That's when he heard a knock on the door.

"Hey Neville"

Neville turned around to find Harry and Hermione standing before him.

"Harry, Hermione"

"Hello Neville" Hermione said

The three then chatted a bit as the filled Neville in on what they have done when they had not arrived at Hogwarts. When they asked him to join them he jumped at once.

Their next stop was Bones manor where Amelia was waiting for them.

"Hello Harry, Hermione it's good to see you two" Amelia greeted

"Hello Amelia, you look well" Harry said

"Yes, and you two look quite fit I must say" Amelia said

"We've been training for some time and now as you know we are recruiting" Hermione said

Amelia nodded

"Auntie, you wanted to see me?" Susan asked

This began a conversation with Amelia giving her niece, Susan permission to join Harry and Hermione's fighting group. Susan's eyes brighten when she heard that Neville was already on board. The other three didn't miss the look in Susan's eyes at the mention of Neville's name. After that the made couple made their way to a house that looked like a chess rook.

"Who lives here?" Harry asked

Hermione shrugged

A blond haired girl who without even a preamble agreed to join them met them. This shocked the couple, but decided to think about it much later. They made many more visits over the course of a couple weeks to former Hogwarts students. They visited Harry's old Quidditch team and the rest of their old house. Not to mention other houses.

Their most interesting meet was one with two Slytherins. According to McGonagall the two Slytherins were considered outcasts in their own house. Neither of them believed in the whole pureblood supremacy thing.

Once they had gathered their recruits they began training them in the most grueling training that was ever created. It was basically like a muggle boot camp with magic. Harry and Hermione pushed all of the recruits to the limits. Their reason for this is that they wanted to have the advantage when it comes to fighting Voldemort. None of the so-called dark lord's minions were really trained for combat. They were just trained to cause mayhem and spread terror.

Their first mission was to take down a Death Eater safe house. It went off without a hitch and there was a big celebration for a successful mission, but knew that there would be tougher ones ahead. Soon more Death Eater attack came and thanks to some good intelligence thanks to Mad-Eye Moody. This new group was able to stop them. Their philosophy in fighting was a dead Death Eater was a redeemed Death Eater. Though they did let a few live to report to their master.

Four years later and this in faction as they were called since no one knew what to call them, which was fine with them since they really didn't wanted to be called anything. They got word of a new attack. The attack was against the Order's new meeting spot, the Burrow. When they arrived they immediately got to work.

"Neville, take your group and head off the Death Eater's escape" Harry commanded

Neville nodded and led a group off from the main one and blocked the Death Eaters' escape route. After the battle Harry had his healers check out the wounded.

"Harry, my boy, it's so good to see you" Dumbledore said with his eyes twinkling

"Dumbledore"

Dumbledore frowned as he noticed that Harry took no interest. Once the Death Eater attack was neutralized Harry and his group began to leave.

"Harry, my boy" Dumbledore said

Harry sighed

"What do you want old man?" he asked exasperately

"I would like to know where you've been and what you've been doing" Dumbledore said

Harry turned to most of his group, "go back to base, we'll be back in a few minutes"

"Sir"

Once Harry's group was gone all that was left was Harry, Hermione, Neville, Susan and Luna. The five waved their wands and conjured five comfortable chairs. This shocked the members of the Order. They never saw anyone, but Dumbledore do that kind of magic before and with such ease.

"Shall we get this over with, I need get back home" Harry said in a business-like tone

Dumbledore and the Order sat down on the chairs that Dumbledore conjured. Though they were more cruder than the others and Dumbledore's.

"What have you been up to my boy?" Dumbledore asked again

"Oh, not much, training taking out Death Eaters, recruiting. That sort of thing" Harry said causally

"I see" Dumbledore said

"Yeah, now that you know what I've been up to then we can leave" Harry said

"Now Harry, we have an opportunity to join forces and end this war" Dumbledore said

Harry looked at Hermione with a look that clearly said, 'is this guy out of his mind?' Hermione shrugged her shoulders.

"Yes, now that we are together we can work together" Dumbledore said pleasantly

Neville snorted

"I don't see what's so funny Mr Longbottom?" Dumbledore said

"It's Lord Longbottom, Dumbledore" Neville said

Dumbledore gulped, he knew that if Neville had taken hold of his inheritance than that meant Harry had probably done the same.

"I know what you're thinking Dumbledore and yes, I claimed what was rightfully mine" Harry said as he showed of the Potter ring

"I guess I shouldn't hide mine either" Hermione said

Hermione moved her hand to show off her ring that held the Potter coat of arms. This shocked that Order and enraged a certain redhead.

"You just had to take her" Ron Weasley shouted as he ran towards Harry with his fist at the ready. Ron never got within range as Neville got up and blocked Ron's attempted. Neville slammed a fist into the redhead's nose and the redhead fell to the ground with a thud.

"I must apologize Ronald, but dear Neville takes his body guarding responsibilities quite serious" Luna said in her usual airy tone

Ron muttering something unflattering about Luna and he was then lifted off his feet by Neville.

"Apologize to the Lady Longbottom" Neville growled

This caused another shock to the Order.

"Yes Luna is Lady Longbottom, but so am I" Susan said showing off her ring

"Yes, and you all know that since Neville and I are heads of Ancient and Noble houses we are entitled to two wives, but I'm happy with just the one" Harry said as he smiling at Hermione. Hermione returned the smile.

"Well now that you know what we've been up to we must be going. Neville let the prat go, he's not worth it" Hermione said

Neville growled, but tossed Ron aside like a piece of garbage. The five left with a silent pop.

Harry sweated heavily as he faced off against Voldemort. The two were dueling in Diagon Alley. Both were exchanging deadly spell at one another.

"Come now Potter, you're only delaying the inevitable" Voldemort said

"Shut it Tom" Harry growled

Voldemort sneered as he shot off another killing curse. Harry rolled away from the green light and fired off three spells that Hermione found for him to use. He smiled inwardly as he thought of his wife. She was pregnant with their first child and that was why she wasn't with him now.

"It's over Tom" Harry said

"Big words for you Potter, I'm immortal" Voldemort crowed

"You only think that Tom, I've destroyed your anchors" Harry said

For the first time during the fight Harry could see Voldemort scared.

"You lie" Voldemort said

"Let's test the theory then" Harry said smirking

Voldemort hesitate, and it was that hesitation that Harry used to cast the spell that would hopefully kill Voldemort. In an intricate wand motion and ancient incantation a blue light erupted from Harry's wand hitting Voldemort in the chest. Voldemort reeled back and then his magically made body evaporated leaving just his robes and wand. Harry fell to his knees panting. The spell took a lot out of him and he didn't know if he had anything left.

"Well done my boy"

Harry looked up to see Dumbledore stride forth like he was the conquering hero. With the old wizard was what was left of the Order.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Harry spat out

Dumbledore frowned, "I'm here so we can rebuild the wizarding world"

Harry snorted as he put his hand in his pocket and squeezed a galleon shaped coin. Soon the Diagon Alley was filled with Harry's army, all at the ready.

Dumbledore looked around and saw that he was surrounded and frowned.

"Amelia, you may do the honors" Harry said

Amelia stepped forward and cleared her throat.

"Albus Dumbledore, you're charged with child neglect, stealing of funds, binding a magical core"

"Really Amelia" Dumbledore said with his eyes twinkling

"Save it Dumbledore, you have no one else to protect you" Harry said now standing up

Dumbledore sighed, "very well Harry, but I won't go quietly"

Harry said nothing and got in a battle stance. Hermione waved her wand a shielding wards were put up. Dumbledore started off the fight and threw several spells hoping to distract Harry. Harry just waved his wand and all the spells bounced off an invisible barrier. This stunned Dumbledore, he didn't think Harry had enough magic to put up much of a fight against him.

"Surprised old man" Harry said smirking

Dumbledore was, but he wasn't known as one of the greatest wizards of all time for nothing. He began to throw every spell he knew had Harry. Harry either countered them or dodged them.

Meanwhile in the crowd Snape watched the battle with annoyance. He was waiting for an opening to hit Harry with a spell, but the boy was proving to quite good at being defensive. But that didn't stop the potions master. He pulled out his wand and was about to fire off a dark curse when he was hit.

Neville was watching the fight like everyone else, but was also watching the Order just on case they tried something. He spotted the greasy bastard and acted quickly. He pulled out his wand and fired off a spell that he wanted to use on the greasy one for a long time. This of course stopped the fight when they heard Snape's scream.

"Harry, stop this at once" Dumbledore said

"Why should I, Neville probably had a very good reason for doing what he did" Harry said

Dumbledore was stunned, that's when he realized that he couldn't win this fight and tossed his wand to the ground.

Dumbledore was sentenced to the Dementor's kiss along with his pet Death Eater Snape. The Death Eaters that were captured during the war were sentenced also. They also were showed no mercy as they were kissed too. The rest of the Order went back to their normal lives. The Weasleys went back to the Burrow and were never heard of anymore.

The wizarding world went through a huge change with Amelia Bones leading it as the new Minister of Magic. Though many wanted Harry to take the job, Harry declined and pushed Amelia into the job.

Neville, Luna and Susan Longbottom had several children. Luna had three, two girls that took after their mother and a son that looked like Neville. Susan had four, twin girls and twin boys.

Ginny became a Quidditch star and was starting Chaser for the Holyhead Harpies. She was offered the position by the owner, Harry Potter.

Fred and George's joke shop was popular worldwide and their side business of making weapons for aurors were a hit not only in Britain, but America too.

McGonagall took over as headmistress of Hogwarts and couldn't wait for the new Longbottoms and Potters to come.

Sirius became the head of the DMLE mainly because Amelia couldn't think of anyone better for the job.

As for Harry and Hermione, they had three children. All three were girls and Hermione was pregnant with their fourth one. Both were hoping that it was a boy. Yes, the world had changed after that hug in Grimmauld Place.

The End

A/N: I can't believe how long it took me to finish this chap up. My god it felt like forever. I'm sorry if the ending is crappy. Thanks for reading and please review.