Chapter 1: Nose Plus My Fist
One Thing Leads To AnotherChapter 1
*FLASHBACK*
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Two wizards stood in a room, both covered by their cloaks so that neither of their faces were visible, in the hands of the first wizard a prophecy was glowing
"Is it done?" The second wizard asked. The first wizard nodded and activated the prophecy
"With the fall of darkness and new king shall rise, taking his queen from the realm of muggle born they shall lead the magical community into new realms. One of brain one of might. Together they shall carry the light"
Present day
Harry was sat in the ever familiar Gryffindor common room, he was surprised that it hadn't changed given the events of the year just gone. He, Hermione and Ron had been on a mission to destroy the horcruxes and put a end to Lord Voldemort's reign of terror. Successful they had been but not without great prices paid. Many had died during the war and many more injured. This would be something remembered by everyone for many years to come.
Harry was interrupted by the entrance of Hermione.
"Hey there you are, Professor McGonagall wants to see us in her office about the elder wand in an hour"
She sat next to Harry knowing that he was deep in thought about everything that had happened.
"It's really over isn't it?" Harry asked turning towards her
"Yes... and No, yes this war is over but no its never over, our lives can start again now that Voldemort is gone for sure this time"
Harry smiled and hugged Hermione, he knew without her he wouldn't have been able to complete the impossible odyssey that he was on. Pulling away he decided to change the subject.
"So you and Ron then, took your time didn't you?" Harry smiled, Hermione's facial expression dropped and gave a weak smile that Harry knew she was faking.
"What?" He asked
Hermione tried to stand but Harry was one step ahead of her and was blocking her from standing
"Hermione what is it?" He asked
"I didn't want you to know because I didn't want to get you hurt" She whispered. Harry could see tears welling up in her eyes.
"Hermione tell me what happened" He said with a reassuring arm around her
"It started at the end of the sixth year, Ron had pulled me aside and asked if I would be his girlfriend, at the time I didn't think it was a good idea because of what was ahead of us, he didn't take it so well. He started to threaten me, saying that if I didn't agree to go out with him he would kill me or even worse kill you... Throughout the last year he kept saying that if I didn't make it seem like I loved him he would kill you when you weren't facing him and as for that kiss... He used the imperious curse on me..."
By the time Hermione had finished she was crying, Harry was shaking with rage. His so called best friend and threatened to kill him all because Ron can't stand rejection, and to use the imperious curse? What kind of sick person was he!
"Harry he told me that if I told you he would kill you, I couldn't let him kill you... I shouldn't have told you now" She tried to get up again but Harry pulled her into a hug instead
"Don't worry Mione, I can handle Ron. No one threatens you and gets away with it. Come on dry those tears, we've got to go" Harry handed her a tissue and then held a hand out to her, she gladly accepted and they walked to the headmistresses office.
When they arrived Ron was already in the room with Ginny and Molly. All Harry wanted to do with attack Ron for threatening Hermione but he held it together, inside his head he already had a plan formulating.
"Ah Harry, as I'm sure you know there is a matter of business that needs taking care of, since you won the duel over the elder wand. You are its rightful owner, it is your decision as to whether you take it or not" Professor McGonagall said as Harry sat down.
Harry without speaking took the remainder of his Phoenix wand out of Hermione's bag, placed it on the table and took the elder wand from the table. Pointing at the broken wand he muttered "Reparo" he watched as the broken wand pull itself together and mended. After it was finished Harry felt a gust of warm air as he pick up the newly repaired wand.
"I think I will take the elder wand and keep it as well as my phoenix wand. Now if you would excuse me professor there is something I need to take care of" Harry said smiling at the professor whom he had the greatest respect for. He turned and walked towards Ron who of course stood dumbfounded as he normally was. Without reacting Harry clenched his fist and punched Ron in the nose instantly breaking it.
"What the bloody hell was that for!" Ron shouted as he stood holding his nose
"Where should I begin, maybe it's for threatening Hermione, maybe it's for threatening to kill me with my back turned or maybe it's because you used the Imperious curse on Hermione forcing her to kiss you! I don't know Ron you decide!"
Ron turned to face Hermione
"You Bitch! I told you what would happen if you told him, like it or not woman you will be mine whether you like it or not!" Ron raised his wand but Harry was faster he disarmed Ron without a seconds hesitation
"HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO HERMIONE THAT WAY, WHAT KIND OF SICK TWISTED PERSON ARE YOU!" Harry yelled catching Ron's wand.
Surprisingly it was Molly that spoke next
"He is my son, and he's right Hermione is indebted to him for repayment for all that we have done for the two of you the same as you are indebted to Ginny here!"
"What gives you the authority to even begin to tell me who we are indebted to Molly we are not part of your family and we never will be, you may have twisted your children into the perverted people that stand before me but you will never I repeat NEVER get me and Hermione!" Harry yelled
Molly raised her wand but before Harry could disarm her Hermione had the wand in her hand
"Give me back my wand you filthy little Mudblood!" Molly yelled moving towards Hermione, that was the final straw for Harry.
"Stupefy!" Harry stunned Molly and did the same for Ron and Ginny he went to Hermione and then made sure that the three of them were conscious enough to hear what he had to say
"If you ever come near me or Hermione again I swear to you, stunning spells will be the least of your problems! Oh and Molly, if you ever call the woman I love a mudblood again I will curse your tongue off!"
Hermione stood shocked "The woman you what?..."
368Chapter 2: 10,000 Books!
Chapter 2
It was not until they were back in the Gryffindor common room that Harry answered
"The girl I love Hermione"
Hermione was torn between shock and confusion
"But... I... How?" Hermione managed to say
"It was subtle things really, the way you plan ahead for everything, the way you stuck by me during the last 7 years. The way your hair has a mind of its own but still looks incredible each and every day. The way you are able to put things together in your mind faster than what any person could ever do. The way you smile at me each time I look at you. But most importantly, because you see me who I am, not for the chosen one or the boy who lived, no you see me as I always wanted to be seen. Just Harry"
By this time Hermione had began to cry. Harry didn't know whether to leave her or to comfort her.
"I never knew you had such a way with words Harry"
"You bring it out in me Hermione" He smiled as he moved towards Hermione, he was hesitant but a look from Hermione gave the all clear to give her a hug.
"You're my soul Hermione and without you I am nothing" Harry whispered
Hermione pulled out of the hug to look into Harry's eyes.
"I had always dreamed that you would one day say that to me, ever since you saved me from that troll. From that day forward, you had my heart" Hermione smiled
Harry's heart soared. She loved him back! He moved closer to Hermione to do something that he had wanted to do for many years. Hermione who knew what he was going to do advanced as well.
Their lips met in subtle grace, with the lightest of touches. Then as they began to become more comfortable the kiss began to flare with more passion and fire. Neither of them noticed the golden aura that had surrounded them both.
After a few minutes they pulled away to catch their breath.
Wow that girl can kiss!
"Why thank you Harry you're not so bad yourself" Hermione giggled
"Wait how did you hear what I was thinking?" Harry asked
"I don't know I just heard it as if you were speaking it" she replied
What I can hear his thoughts? What's going on? Can he hear me think as well?
"Yes I can hear you" Harry replied.
No sooner had Harry replied did Fawkes fly into the common room. He held in his claw's a letter addressed to both Harry and Hermione.
Dear Mr and Mrs Potter
The goblins and Gringotts would like to congratulate you on your soul bond and marriage; we request that you at your earliest convenience report to Gringotts bank, there are some account details and other business which must be taken care of.
Yours Sincerely
Ragnok
"Mrs Potter? Soul Bond?" Hermione questioned.
"We need to go to Gringotts... now. Maybe they can explain what's going on here.
Hermione agreed they were about to use the floo network when Harry remembered something. He turned to Fawkes
"Fawkes, could you get me and Hermione to Diagon Alley the same way you saved Dumbledore a few years ago?"
Fawkes bowed his head and gestured Harry and Hermione forward, they both touched Fawkes and before they knew it they were stood outside Gringotts Bank.
Upon entering Ragnok approached them
"Ah Mr and Mrs Potter, I believe that you have some questions that need answering if you would please follow me I would be more than obliged to answer them for you and give a r un down of your account overviews"
He gestured them into an office and they both sat down. It was Hermione who asked the most obvious question
"What's happening to me and Harry?"
"You and Mr. Potter have completed a soul bond; this is an extremely rare event when two souls who are destined to be together have their souls connected to one and other making them effectively one soul"
"Is that why we can hear each other's thoughts?" Harry asked
"Yes Mr Potter, you and Mrs Potter have the ability to hear each other's thoughts as well as a variety of other ability's"
"Sorry but why do you keep calling me Mrs Potter?" Hermione asked
"Because in the eyes of Wizard Law you two are seen as married, if I may might I be able to show you your accounts?" Ragnok requested and both Harry and Hermione accepted.
"In the history of magic there has only ever been 5 soul bonds, 1 of these bonds has just happened with you, the other 4 soul bonds were created by the 4 most famous magical figures in history"
"The founders of Hogwarts" They both said at the same time
"Yes. Each of the 4 founder's soul bonded with their partners and became part of a noble legacy within our society today. Upon their deaths they requested that all of the bequests be left to the legacy of light magic. This is you Mr and Mrs Potter"
"Wait a minute, are you trying to tell me that the founders of Hogwarts left everything they had to me and Hermione? How do they know that we are the legacy of light?" Harry asked
"This is simple Mr Potter, a soul bond can only occur when someone of true heart and power find the person they are destined to be with. You Mr Potter are a descendant of Godric Gryffindor himself and are of both true power and heart"
It was now Harry's turn to be in total shock. He was a descendant of Godric Gryffindor?
"Excuse me Ragnok, but you said that only someone of true heart and power could soul bond with their destined partner, how is it that Salazar Slytherin was able to soul bond?" Hermione asked
"Ah you see Mrs Potter, Salazar Slytherin may have been seen as a corrupted soul but his heart was true to what he believed in. Although he did not believe in the same ideals as the other founders he still believed his own heart and followed that to his death"
"Forgive me for sounding presumptuous Ragnok, but what bequests have we been left?" Harry asked
"It is not presumptuous at all Mr Potter; this document will show you what each of the founders has left to you both"
GODRIC GRYFFINDOR
A sum of 150,000,000 Galleons
Gryffindor Manor, located in Godrics Hollow
The Sword of Gryffindor
25% ownership of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
SALAZAR SLYTHERIN
A sum of 125,000,000 Galleons
Slytherin Manor located in west York
The chamber of secrets and anything which it may entail
25% ownership of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
ROWENA RAVENCLAW
A sum of 130,000,000 galleons
Ravenclaw house, located in Kent.
25% Ownership of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
The entire library of Rowena Ravenclaw, made up of over 10,000 books
HELGA HUFFLEPUFF
A sum of 128,000,000 galleons
25% Ownership of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry
Hufflepuff estate, located in Hastings
After reading the document Harry looked up at Hermione
"We own Hogwarts?"
Hermione saw one thing on this document that made her heart soar
"10,000 books?" She whispered
Ragnok smiled and stood up
"Congratulations Mr and Mrs Potter you are now the richest couple in the world and are the new sole owners of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You have also gained a cumulative total of 398,000,000 galleons.
Chapter 3
Two Days Later
The last few days had been hectic, not only had Harry and Hermione become married in the eyes of wizard law but he had inherited more money than sense and honestly he didn't have any idea what to do with it. Plus he now owned the most successful wizard school in the country and quite possibly most of Europe.
However there was one good thing that had come out of all the madness. Hermione. He finally was with the woman of his dreams and nothing was making him happier.
"Your cute when your deep in thought do you know that?" Hermione whispered into his ear
"Why thank you my love your cute all of the time did you know that?" Harry said kissing her cheek
The two of them lay next to each other dazing in and out of the world of reality and the world of dreams. It was not until an hour later that Harry broke the silence
"Marry Me" He whispered
Hermione opened her eyes and looked at Harry. "We already are married my love" she responded. Harry then sat up, Hermione with a struggle followed.
"In the eyes of magic law yes we are married. But it is not the way in which I always dreamed it would be with you. I had in my mind a perfect plan to propose to you and then I knew that with your help we would create the greatest wedding of the millennium and given that we pretty much have unlimited funds I want to make that dream our reality. Don't call it a wedding if you don't want to love, call it the exchanging of vowels. I want the world to know that you are my wife"
Hermione a tear rolling down her cheek she never knew that Harry was so passionate and sensitive. He was unlike any man she had ever known. Moving slowing towards him she kissed his lips with the lightest touch.
"Of course I'll marry you"
Harry beamed with joy, now his life was complete. Jumping onto his feet he took Hermione's hand, pulled her up and gave her the most heartfelt hug that he could ever muster.
"Come on, were going to Diagon Alley!" Harry piped
"Whys that then?" Hermione questioned
Harry smiled "Every bride to be needs a engagement ring"
Hermione was excited now she had always wanted to get married to the perfect person. Now she was able to fulfil that dream.
Upon arriving in Diagon Alley, they went straight to the Jewellery store. Walking in Harry said to the till assistant.
"We need your best engagement ring for the perfect person, money is of no object so please don't hold back"
The cash assistant was about to yell at the customers thinking they were having her on that is until she saw who was standing in her shop
"Mr P-potter, what an honour it is... An engagement ring you say well allow me to show you our collection for whom may I ask is your betrothed?"
"I am madam, Hermione Jean Granger" Hermione piped up
"And what day is your birthday may I ask miss Granger?"
"September 19th"
"Ah a Virgo, allow me to show these collections"
After 45 Minutes they found the perfect ring, it was encrusted with 18ct gold and had a rather large blue diamond in the middle surrounded by smaller diamonds. After paying a rather exceptional 1250 Galleons they exited the store, what started out as a wonderful day for the young couple was about to take a turn for the worse.
Less than an hour after purchasing the ring they were having some lunch in the leaky cauldron when they were confronted by a mass of red hair.
"Potter, enough is enough now. Why don't you come to your sense and realise that your destiny is with Ginny" the disgruntled voice of Ron spoke up
Anger was now rising within both Harry and Hermione "You just don't get it do you Ron. What you and your family thinks is best for us is not in our greatest interest but in your own greedy interests. You only want me to marry Ginny so that you all gain access to my fortunes" Harry said without even bothering to look at the family
"Hermione is mine. You think you can have it all don't you potter! The fame the money and MY GI.."
Ron wasn't able to finish his sentence before again being punched but this time the punch came from Hermione who stood over Ron "LISTEN TO ME WEASLEY I WAS NOT AND NEVER WILL I BE YOUR GIRL YOU ARE ADISGUSTING SLOATH THAT IVE HAD THE MISFORTUNE OF KNOWING!"
This was the final straw for Ginny
"You slut how dare you strike my brother! And steal my boyfriend!" Ginny went for her wand but Hermione was faster, she had her wand under Ginny's chin
"Let me put this in a way that even you will be able to understand, Harry is not yours to claim, he is not property and he is not for sale, so why don't you be a good little girl and back the hell off I would prefer not to curse you"
Ginny got the message and backed off Molly however didn't seem to understand the message
"How dare you raise your wand to my daughter, you wench!" Molly screamed
Now it was Harry's turn to act no one insulted his Hermione. Raising his phoenix wand he pointed it at Molly
"If you ever so much as mention Hermione's name in a negative context again I swear to Merlin I will curse your tongue off and feed it to a Hippogriff, now I'm going to say this once and once only. Hermione and I are getting married, your attempts to claim me as your own will stop this instant, you forget I stopped the darkest wizard ever known on more than one occasion a family of red heads is going to be an easy challenge. Now take whatever dignity you have left and leave" Harry's eyes never broke contact with Molly's who began to back away the rest of her family began to follow. Sitting back down again Harry overheard Ron say to his mother "Why would he choose the mudblood over us?" That was all it took for Harry he pointed the elder wand at Ron
"STUPEFY!" Ron was knocked 20 metres across the room. Harry summoned Ron's wand magically and snapped it without a second thought he turned to face Molly and Ginny who were there speechless
"That was a warning, next time I'll use a more explosive curse, now get out"
After they levitated Ron out and left themselves Harry turned to Hermione
"So hopefully thats the last of them we will see" He smiled
"Have I told you how much I love you recently Mr. Potter?"
Chapter 4: Every Last Detail
Time seemed to fly when Harry was with his Hermione. Everything felt so surreal, the smell of her hair was his drug enough to make him fall in love with her over and over again. It made everything seem worth while despite the loss that had occurred during the second war. Fred, Remus, Tonks, Sirius these had hit Harry particularly hard. Sirius and Remus were the last connection Harry had to his family and most importantly to his parents.
"I'm sorry I couldn't save you all" Harry thought. Hermione popped her head up from her reading hearing Harry's sorrow.
"It isn't your fault Harry" She said putting the book and coming to sit with him
"Harry listen to me, I know that everyone has already told you that none of this was your fault but listen to the person who was destined by fate to be with you. Sirius and Remus saw you as family and the one constant in the magical and even muggle community is that we protect our family no matter the cost. They didn't die in vain, they died protecting the person that they cared for more than anything in the world. To them you weren't just the son of Lily and James, to them you were the son of all of them"
After Hermione had finished her speech she saw Harry had tears in his eyes. Harry had always managed to conceal his emotions but now she knew he needed to let everything out. Wrapping her arms around him she whispered to him
"Harry I know how much you're dealing with, let it all out"
This was all it took for Harry, the tears began to flow and he cried on Hermione's shoulder for the next half hour Hermione said nothing but rocked forward ever so slowly letting Harry know she wasn't going anywhere. Harry sat up and tried to put a sentence together.
"I... Just miss them all... so... much. Not just Sirius and Remus... But my Mum and Dad"
Hermione looked him in the eye and once again whispered to him
"I'm sure they miss you as well my love, but no matter where they are I have no shadow of a doubt that they are all so proud of the man you have become"
Harry smiled and tenderly kissed Hermione on the lips. He didn't take into account how tired he was and so within a few minutes of hugging Hermione after he fell asleep on the couch of which he was sitting. After she made sure that Harry was definitely asleep she slowly got out of the seat and moved into a separate room of the house.
"If only there was a way in which I could let Harry see the people who he misses..."
Then it dawned on her, during their sixth year at Hogwarts she remembered a student asking how the portraits were made to Professor McGonagall after remembering what was said. She began working and kept on going long into the night.
Harry awoke quickly the next morning, he knew he wasn't in bed but something else was bothering him. Hermione wasn't with him. Worrying he summoned his wand and began to look for her.
"Hermione!" He called. His heart skipped a beat when he didn't get a response but sure enough a few seconds later he got a reply
"I'm in the library have a shower and clean yourself up I have something to show you"
Receiving his orders, Harry showered and shaved, he met Hermione in the library 30 minutes later he saw that something was covered with a old tarp cloth.
"Morning Mione" he said and walked up to her giving her a gentle kiss
"Morning Mr. Potter" She smiled
"Thank you for last night I have never opened up to anyone like that before and well it meant a lot to me"
Hermione smiled
"Your more than welcome my love that is kind of the reason I wanted you to come down here, now before I show you I need you to do something for me. I need you to close your eyes, point your wand at the tarp and say the spell Dilexit suos excitarent"
Harry did as he was told and said the spell with his eyes clothes. He heard Hermione move in front of him and squeal with delight.
"Ok Harry you can open your eyes now"
"Ok What was that about and what was that spell I've never heard of it before"
Hermione smiled and instead of speaking words she removed the tarp. The image before Harry left him speechless. Under the tarp stood a portrait spanning 6 foot in length. Inside that portrait were his parents. Sirius and Remus.
"The spell is called the portrait charm. The caster need only cast the charm and his magic will fill his portrait with those that were sought after most. I needed you to cast the charm because only you could summon the four of them here. All you need to do is activate the picture. Touch the frame and they will respond like any other portrait within Hogwarts.
Harry still not able to speak moved slowly the frame. Slowly extending his arms he grazed the frame with his fingertips. The four portraits began to move and looked around to gather their surroundings. Seeing Harry in front of them Lily was the first to speak
"Harry... Sweetheart its really you"
"M-m-Mum?" H e stuttered
"Yes sweetheart its me"
He turned to his dad
"D-dad?" James smiled "Yes pronglet"
Before he could speak to Remus or Sirius. Remus asked Harry "How did you manage to create a picture with us all in Harry?"
Smiling Harry reached for Hermione's hand
"I didn't Remus, it was my fiancé and soul mate. Mum, Dad meet Miss Hermione Jean Granger smartest witch of the century and my soul mate and fiancé"
"Its a pleasure to finally meet you Mr and Mrs Potter" She said bowing ever so slightly.
"Ha! I told you they would get together you owe me money Remus!" Sirius shouted
"Oh Sirius shut up your a portrait, you don't need money anymore. Harry I must say that you truly are a potter. Your dear mother here was the smartest witch of our time as well. Hermione the pleasure is all ours but please call us Lily and James" James noted
"Yes dear, I must say you truly are a remarkable witch to be able to do something like this for Harry is heart touching. Welcome to the family Hermione" Lily smiled as Hermione blushed.
"Thank you for such kind words, but in truth all I did was create the frame, Harry did the charm he's the remarkable one" Hermione said
"Oh no you don't. Mum, Dad ignore her attempts at lowering herself. She told me what to do and from the looks of this frame spent a good majority of the night working on it making sure every detail was perfect. Without Hermione I would not be alive today"
"Ah so like your mother" That earned James an elbow in the ribs.
"So Pup, tell us what have we missed?" Sirius asked
Harry and Hermione spent the next 2 hours filling in the for images on everything that had happened from the Horcruxes to the Weasleys. Right down to the final confrontation with Voldemort.
"Wow! So you have been given everything that belonged to the four founders of Hogwarts?" Remus asked to which they both nodded.
"If I may say so Hermione that engagement ring you are wearing is absolutely gorgeous. Harry's father also had an eye for that sort of thing.
Hermione smiled and then turned to Harry
"I hope now you see just how proud they are of you Harry"
Harry smiled and kissed Hermione
"Marry me" He said, Hermione looked confused
"I already said I would marry you Harry"
"No Hermione. Marry me. Today."
AUTHORS NOTE: Hey guys and galls. The portrait spell is just simply animate loved ones in lating i used google translate for it. Anyways hope you like this chapter rate and review and i should have another chapter up soon.
Chapter 5
Authors Note: Look guys I know that there are some issues with this story and yes I am well aware that so far only 3 Weasleys are in the story but don't worry I'm currently working on a way to bring them into the story without making it so cliché. I did think about life debts but I think I'm going to decide against them but don't worry revenge is a dish best served looooooonnnnnnnggggg!
4 Hours Later
To say the last 4 hours were hectic was an understatement. Hermione had agreed to marry him today. Both then called in a mass of favours first to Professor McGonagall if they were going to marry anywhere it would be at the one place that they felt at home. Second was to Hagrid. Hermione couldn't bring her parents back on such short notice so she asked Hagrid if he would walk her down the aisle. She honestly had never seen him more touched in the many years that she had known him. The second favour Harry called in was to Neville Longbottom. He knew it was at a push but he wanted Neville by his side he was the only one who stood by him and showed him true loyalty over the years. Neville was more than willing to agree to such an honour.
A few more dozen favours later Harry and Hermione had managed to organise a wedding and left just enough time to get ready themselves.
Harry nervously passed his old dormitory. A faint knock on the door brought Neville into the room
"Ready for this mate?"
Harry smiled "I've been ready for this day all of my life but it's just so surreal I'm technically already married to Hermione. Long story ill explain later. But to express it to the world that's something completely different"
"Neville smiled and clapped Harry on the back "Don't worry I'm sure when you see Hermione these nerves will seem completely pointless"
Harry thanked Neville and asked him to head down and get everyone ready there was no time like the present to get things started.
Harry walked down towards the strawberry fields. Though he had never spent much time there he knew that it was the perfect place. From the field you could see the castle in all of its glory and in the other direction was nothing about horizon the beautiful Scottish countryside.
In the middle of the field was a white tent big enough to sit the 20 or so guests. Harry wasn't wearing a full on tux or wedding robes he and Hermione decided simplicity worked best and so simple was the theme of this wedding. Harry was wearing black trousers and a white collared shirt. No tie. No blazer and no hassle. Inside the tent was the people closest to Harry. His old school teachers the people who helped him into the wizard he was today. Luna and her father in their normal dreamy state. All of his old dorm room mates and Hermione's roommates. Andromeda and Teddy. Finally the headmistress of Beaubaxtons easily the tallest person there. Harry took his place at the head of the tent where Professor McGonagall was waiting with a smile that could match a mother's love.
Then he saw her, his soul mate. Hermione was approaching the tent with her hand placed on Hagrid wrist. She wore the simplest white dress her hair laid curly and fell to her shoulders. She was perfect and nothing could make him happier.
Hermione made it to Harry and smiled at him giving a kiss on Hagrid's lowered cheek she stood besides Harry and Professor McGonagall began.
"Whether it is the magical or muggle community there is no greater joy when two people come together to be joined by their love. It is with the greatest joy that I welcome you hear today to witness the wedding of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. Now before we continue I understand that Harry and Hermione have some words that they wish to share with each other" Minerva motioned to Hermione and she began
"Harry, there has been many times in my life where I thought I would end up along. But then my eyes were opened the first time I met you. Sure I was a snobbish buck toothed bookworm but when you saved me from that troll I knew then that you were the person I was meant to spend my life with. I would do anything to prove my love to you each day and I can promise you that I will try to prove that to you each and every day I'm with you" Harry had tears in his eyes when Hermione finished who was full blown crying. Harry took in a breath and looked into Hermione's eyes
"Hermione Jane Granger. My Hermione. I've never believed that I could find someone who would love me for being just Harry not the boy who lived or the boy who won or the vanquisher of a certain dark wizard. I love that you see me for being nothing more than just Harry. Every day I spend with you my life is complete and by me being here today I pledge to you that I will try to make your life as happy as what you make mine every second I'm with you"
It was Professor McGonagall who let out a little sob she quickly composed herself and cleared her throat.
"I'm not ashamed to tell you that you two were my favourite students. I ask you know on this day in front of all of this people. Harry do you take this woman in sickness and in health to death do you part to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do"
"And Hermione do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband in sickness and in health till death do you part?"
"I do"
After exchanging of wedding bands it brought joy to Minerva to say her next sentence
"It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you for the first time Mr and Mrs Harry Potter. Harry you may now kiss your bride"
Harry did as he was told and kissed Hermione with all of his love. A wave of applause was thrown at the two of them. It was a sight of pure happiness. Little did they know of the impending danger that was approaching.
As they moved into the great hall they began the wedding party. Harry and Hermione spent their time being greeted by a wave of guests who wanted to give their congratulations to the young couple. After sitting down at the top of the table Harry rose to give a speech
"Well first things first I would like to thank you for being able to make it at such short notice seriously if you thought NEWT's were hard try planning a wedding in 4 hours" a wave of laughter later and Harry continued "But in all seriousness me and Hermione are extremely grateful that you could be here to spend this day with us. There is nothing on this earth that could ruin this moment for us"
Oh no. The words that carried a curse he thought he got away with it but then a few seconds later a auror came bursting into the hall.
"Mr. Potter I'm sorry to interrupt your wedding but there are dementors approaching the school!"
"Of course there are" Hermione said
"Ok lets get this over with quickly I have a wedding to get back to. Here's what were going to do. I'm going to go out to deal with the dementor's. Professor McGonagall I'm going to need your help with them in case my patronus can't stop them all" Minerva nodded. Hermione went towards Harry
"I'm coming with you" Harry tried to argue for her to stay but he knew was pointless. He agreed and the three of them exited the great hall and went out onto the grounds. They arrived outside just as they saw the dementors approach. As everything began to get cold all three raised their wands.
"EXPECTO PATRONUM!"
A stag, an otter and a cat erupted from their wands (AN: I'm assuming her patronus is a cat considering that she is a cat animagus)
With the three combined they were able to drive off the dementors. They thought that this was the end of the troubles. They entered the great hall to find a state of complete chaos. All of the guests have been tied up with magic binding ropes and there were two red headed people stood on the platform.
"Well looks like our invite to the wedding got lost in the post so we decided to turn up and giv the happy couple our blessing" Ron smirked
"Why can't you just accept that you are never going to get me and Harry?" Hermione asked getting angry that her wedding day was turning into a complete shamble
"Because you are mine and you will learn to respect me honour and obey!"
"And Harry face it you know I'm right for you why don't you just accept that you are meant to be with me" Ginny added
"OK IVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS!" Roared Harry
"Professor with your permission I would like to use some magic that may cause extensive damage or wounding to the Weasleys" Harry asked sarcastically
"If you don't Mr. Potter I will" She responded. Harry pulled the elder wand from his holster and pointed at the two
"Make your move but beware I will not be held responsible for the outcome"
Ron moved forward with a borrowed wand. Immediately casting reducto in Harry's direction. It was child's play to block the curse and immediately sent back impedimenta.
Ron knew he couldn't block the curse so he dived to avoid it. Ginny then tried to curse Hermione but Harry blocked the curse and put Harry and McGonagall into a powerful shield charm
"Harry don't try and do this by yourself! Let me help!" Hermione yelled
"My love please let me prove to these inbreed people that you are my destined trust me this won't take long"
Hermione wasn't happy but she agreed anyway there was no way she could cancel the shield not only had Harry cast it but he had the elder wand there was no chance Hermione could over power.
Harry was easily able to handle the combined power of Ginny and Ron, it took mere minutes to overpower the two of them. He was able to drain their magical cores to the point of death and didn't even have to use the full power of the elder wand. Once the two of them were trapped in a magically binding cell. Harry went to free the guests. He asked them to not leave whilst he dealt with the two gate crashers, he cancelled the shield charm protecting Hermione and with McGonagall moved the two of them to the headmistresses office.
"So where do we send these two?" Hermione asked
"I have an idea of who to ask about this" McGonagall made a quick floo call and within a few minutes the fire erupted as 4 people stepped out of the fire
"Mr. Weasley, George, Bill, Charlie. Nice of you to come so who wants an update on current events?"
Chapter 6: Just To Be Sure
Chapter 6
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"Well this is awkward" George said as the silence finally was broken
Everyone gave a brief smile it as Hermione who spoke next
"Forgive us if we seem hesitant but after our previous dealing with Molly, Ron and Ginny were finding it a little hard to trust the Weasley clan"
"Harry Hermione; I must assure you that none of us here have any idea what has come over my wife and Ron and Ginny this is new to us all and I am disgusted by their actions" Arthur replied
"Mr. Weasley, given my life story so far and the recent events of the last few weeks I'm sorry but that simply isn't going to be enough for us to be convinced of your honesty" Harry replied
"I assumed you would think this Harry which is why myself and my sons stood before me are more than willing to make a magical oath on our magic that we knew nothing about this"
"I wasn't asking for you to take an oath Mr. Weasley, I was thinking more veritus..."
Harry never finished his sentence as all 4 of the red headed wizards had their wand in their hands and spoke in unison
"We stand here and make a solemn oath on our magic that we did not have any knowledge of the intentions of One Molly Weasley, Ronald Weasley and Ginerva Weasley. So Mote It Be" A blue glow shone around the 4 of them and then disappeared all was still able to practise magic and so had been telling the truth
"Thank you for doing that I'm sorry that we could not believe you straight away but circumstances wouldn't allow it" Hermione whispered
"Quite alright Mrs. Potter, oh Mrs. Potter ha that's going to take some getting used to if only old Fred was here blimey the jokes would never stop!" George laughed
"Don't worry George I'm sure you will manage!" Bill laughed at his brother
"Harry we do not wish to interrupt you any further from your wedding day but rest assured, Ron and Ginny will be taken to the Ministry of Magic, there they will be tried and most likely sent to Azkaban for their crimes. We will also start a man hunt for Molly" Arthur nodded
"Thank you Mr. Weasley and please once you have taken them to the ministry please feel free to return to Hogwarts and join in the celebration. That is of course is if my wife has no objections to this" Harry motioned to Hermione who simply smiled
"You're more than welcome here"
The four of them went back into the fireplace carrying the subdued Ron and Ginny, Hermione then turned to face Professor McGonagall "How did you know that they could be trusted?" Minerva smiled at the question
"I've know Arthur many years and I know that he is nothing but pure spirit. Bill and Charlie I taught for 7 years and have a great respect for them and know they would not betray you or Harry. As for George, well he may be a prankster and a menace but he is most definitely not a traitor"
"Well if it is ok with everyone else I think I would like to continue celebrating my marriage to my gorgeous wife" Harry smiled as he led to two women back to the great hall.
The wedding had been an overall success. With the exception of the attacks in the middle it had been one of the happiest days of Harry and Hermione's life. They arrived back at Grimmauld Place late that night Harry immediately went to the portraits of his family and Hermione followed. Lily was in tears. James was beaming like a Cheshire cat and Sirius and Remus had nothing but admiration on their faces.
"We are so happy for you both; we wish you nothing but happiness in your life. Hermione I want to thank you for giving my son the happiness that he so greatly deserved. It would have been truly an honour to be able to hug you for all that you have given Harry but for know all I can give you is my words of praise as your new mother in law" Lily smiled wiping tears away from her eyes
"Mrs. P... Lily, Harry has made my life perfect and I will do anything to keep him happy. Thank you for such kind words. I would have loved to been able to hug you as well. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly into your family" She said between sobs of joy.
"Mum, Dad, Sirius and Remus as much as I would love to spend more time talking to you it is my wedding night and I would like to be able to at least kiss Hermione before I pass out from exhaustion" Harry smiled. After receiving their well wishes and a few sarcastic comments about wedding nights from Sirius Harry and Hermione entered their bedroom Harry turned Hermione to face him and gave her a kiss that rivalled all other, kissing her with all of his passion he whispered into her ear
"I love you Mrs. Potter"
"And I love you too Mr. Potter, now I believe as it is our wedding night there is a certain act which must be completed in order to make our marriage complete" She smiled seductively as she turned and walked toward the bed
"I think I just fell in love all over again"
Harry almost flew over to bed. That night the two consummated their marriage several times.
Just To Be Sure
Chapter 7: Hello Husband, Hello Wife
Chapter 7
Authors Note: Hey guys sorry about the waiting time its been hectic! Anyway in this chapter the long italics stands for the statement which Harry is reading out loud
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Ever had the feeling like nothing in the world could make you happier? This was the feeling running through both Harry and Hermione's head. To them things were just about perfect.
For the first time in a long time Harry was awake before Hermione, he lay there simply watching her sleep she looked so peaceful and happy. This made Harry's heart roar with happiness.
Hermione began to stir awake and she knew she was being watched
"Hello Husband" she whispered as she opened her eyes
"Hello Wife" Harry gently replied.
It was a few more minutes before either said anything again to them words did not need speaking all they needed was to be with each other and that is exactly what they had. Together
"I've been thinking Hermione. I think we should make a statement to the prophet and quibbler tell people what they need to know and show them the truth what the ministry desperately tried to hide for so long"
Hermione at this sat up and looked at Harry with confusion
"What you want to tell everyone about the horcruxes?" Hermione asked
"No not exactly, I want to tell them about the prophecy and the truth about 3 certain red heads I want to praise those who died and I want to explain to people that the dawn of new age has begun. I also want to tell the world that I and my rather sexy wife are the owners of Hogwarts and some changes are going to happen to make the school a better place for the students"
Hermione smiled and kissed Harry
"Once again Harry you exceed my expectations of your kindness. Ok we'll call a press conference later on but right now I would like a repeat performance of last night if you don't mind" Hermione said seductively. Harry simply smiled and pulled Hermione back down. They may have a long day ahead of them but at least for the next hour or so, they need not worry about it.
The press conference wasn't difficult to set up. When the boy who won lets someone know that they wish to make a statement you can pretty much assume most of the magical press will be there to try and get the story of the century.
Sure enough three hours later Harry and Hermione arrived at the great hall in Hogwarts where they had said the press conference was to be held. Upon taking the stand with Hermione at his side he waited for the talking to die down before he began.
"I'm going to make a statement about the events that led to the downfall of Lord Voldemort or as he was previously known Thomas Marvolo Riddle afterwards I will answer some questions but I ask you not to interrupt this as it is going to be hard enough for me to talk about as it is"
Many of you have heard a number of different accounts of how I defeated Tom Riddle but none of these accounts are 100% true. Yes you were right in suggesting that I was on a secret mission from Albus Dumbledore but before anyone asks you will not be told what that mission was and any attempts to do so will result in prosecution. The one thing you must understand is that I did not complete this mission on my own I have many people to thank who I will shortly. A few months after I was born a prophecy was made stating that the one with the power to defeat the dark lord approaches. In this prophecy it spoke of the power the dark lord knows not and being marked as an equal. As you can probably assume, I was the one destined to beat him hence why I was marked with the scar on my forehead.
On the night my parents were killed my mother Lily Potter died protecting me from Voldemort by sacrificing herself she provided the ultimate protection making it impossible to touch me without severe pain. When he cast the killing curse at me it rebounded and his corporeal body was destroyed. Voldemort did not surface again until 10 years later when he tried to gain possession of the Sorcerer's Stone. I succeeded in stopping him and the stone was destroyed. The following year a dark chapter of Hogwarts history was repeated when the chamber of secrets was opened for the second time. Inside the chamber was a basilisk which was trying to kill off the muggle born students under the command of Voldemort. He was working through a diary which possessed a first year student. The basilisk was killed and the diary destroyed.
One the night of the third task of the TWI WIZARD TOURNAMENT the cup was made into a port key which took me and Cedric Diggory to a graveyard. It is with a heavy heart that I must remember that Cedric was killed by none other than Peter Pettigrew who using some of my blood and a dark ritual successfully creates lord Voldemort another body.
This past year myself and my wife were on a mission to find a way to destroy Voldemort for good and whilst we were doing this the school was under the command of Severus Snape who was working as a double agent for the Order of the Phoenix. His cover was so deep he had to make the world believe that he killed Professor Dumbledore in cold blood. Whilst this took place my good friend Neville Longbottom was causing trouble for the death eaters who "taught" at the school. Without him and the rest of the DA's help the moral of the school would have been lost. He is one of the greatest hero's that this school has ever known.
This war claimed the lives of some of the bravest and tenacious people that I have ever known and I want the record to show that they are the true hero's. Sirius Black my godfather killed by Bellatrix Lestrange in the department of Mysteries. Albus Dumbledore who sacrificed himself to save another from a dark path Alastor Moody who died protecting me, Dobby the house elf who was uncommonly kind and caring considering the horrific life he had to live. Remus Lupin who I considered to be family Nympadora Tonks who with Remus produced a son who I am proud to say is my god son. Fred Weasley who fought against the carrow twins and was struck down fighting alongside his twin brother. Many others died in this war and I want a complete record of their names to be made.
To conclude please don't delude yourselves into thinking that it was me and me along who won this war because it wasn't. I would have been nothing without Hermione Granger nee Potter who was the brain of the entire operation believe me when I say the smartest witch of our generation does not do her justice. I would have not succeeded had it not been for the Hogwarts students who chose to fight the dark forces and to fight for their freedom. I would not have survived without my parents sacrifices. I would not have survived without the teachers of Hogwarts teaching me what I needed to know about magic. But most of all I would not have survived had it not been for people not giving up hope during that dark time
When Harry had finished he noticed that there was barely a single person in the room who did not have tears in their eyes those that didn't were confused and shocked. After a few minutes the questions began to form
"Mr Potter you said in your statement that Peter Pettigrew killed Cedric Diggory. How can that be possible when Sirius Black killed him on the night of your parent's murder?"
"First let me assure you of one thing. Sirius Black was not a murderer. It was Peter Pettigrew who was the traitor as he was named as the secret keeper of my parent's location. No Peter Pettigrew was an animagus. He cut off his finger and transformed making it seem like my god father murdered him. Sirius was sent to Azkaban without trial for this where he stayed for 13 years before escaping to claim his innocence"
Harry turned to face Hermione who took his hand in support knowing how hard it was to still speak of Sirius.
"Mr Potter isn't it true that you in fact had Ronald Weasley accompany you on this mission of yours? If memory serves you did not mention him in your statement at all"
"Yes your memory is correct Ron Weasley was not mentioned in this statement as his actions were not in benefit of everyone else but himself. Ron Weasley was under the misguided teachings of Molly Weasley, along with Ginny Weasley they tried to manipulate my life as well as Hermione's life to make them seem like the hero's of the journey. It was not until after the battle was over that I discovered that Ron had been using the imperious curse on my wife to make her do things that she would not normally do in her normal frame of mind. I feel obliged to tell you that Ron and Ginny Weasley are currently awaiting trial for their crimes and the ministry is conduction a nationwide search for Molly Weasley. I stress this point however NO other Weasley member was involved I have sworn magical oaths which prove this"
After another hour of questioning Hermione decided that it was more than enough and that the press conference was over she did however with a smile from Harry make one further comment
"I would like to make one final comment before this conference is over. Myself and Harry are soul-bonded therefore we have become immune to any and all types of love potions. Recently we were summoned to Gringotts where we discovered that we have been left the possessions of the Four founders of Hogwarts. Including their stakes of ownership. In short terms Me and Harry own Hogwarts and some changes will be happening but for now this press conference is over and we will be taking no more questions"
Harry and Hermione left the stage leaving an entire hall of people shocked to their very cores.
Chapter 8: Return of the Phoenix
Chapter 8
It had been 2 months since Harry and Hermione had held the press conference in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and in that time a lot of changes and been made. The first was Professor Binns was told that he was no longer allowed to teach a history of magic as quite frankly he was slowly killing all the students with boredom. He had been replaced by a new professor named Amelia Long. Professor McGonagall was made the unprecedented Headmistress of Hogwarts with Professor Flitwick named as Deputy Head. All tolerances to pureblood supremacists had been eradicated if anyone was caught using the phrase "mudblood" they were instantly expelled from Hogwarts. Much to Hermione's dismay Divination was left unchanged. Harry agreed that Professor Trealwney was useless as a teacher but Harry mentioned "She may be useless my darling but Firenze isn't plus she did make the prophecy that helped us to destroy Voldemort" Finally Hagrid had been made a full professor and as a added treat for him he was made the new head of Gryffindor.
Harry and Hermione had informed the magical world that they were the owners of Hogwarts but all decisions were to be left to Professor McGonagall as after all she was the headmistress despite her best arguments Harry nor Hermione would budge on the amount of power they had given to her.
The young couple in question spent every minute of their time together it would be either spent talking with Harry's parents and Sirius and Remus or it would be spent on casual walks.
It was during the day of 31st August that the young couple realised just how important they had become thanks to their bond.
"You know I cannot get over how much I love your eyes" Hermione whispered as herself and Harry sat under a tree in a deserted field. The weather was perfect not too hot but not too cold. Not as cloud in sight.
"I can't get over how much I love every fibre of your being" Harry simply replied as he kissed Hermione's nose
"Smooth move Mr. Potter" Hermione laughed they carried on laying their until Harry asked Hermione a question that had been playing on his mind for a while
"Hermione what happens to a phoenix when they owner dies?"
"Normally they disappear until they find someone else worthy to bond to but normally a phoenix only has one familiar. I can see your miss Fawkes as well then" Hermione answered sitting up to face Harry. She had previously been laying in his lap whilst he rested against the tree
"Yeah I feel sorry for him he was with Dumbledore for so long and then he disappeared I just wondered if we might ever see him again that's all" Harry smiled
Neither of them noticed that there was a red glint in the sky.
They eventually decided to leave there spot and go back to Grimmauld Place. Holding hands they apparated into the living room and Harry set to making them some dinner whilst Hermione watched.
"Don't worry Harry I'm sure where ever he is Fawkes is ok after all he is a very intelligent creature"
Harry smiled and served dinner. Chicken breast wrapped mixed with a tomato sauce served with roasted potatoes.
After dinner Harry and Hermione found themselves in the library Hermione's favourite place and for Harry anywhere where Hermione was counted as his favourite place. However he was enjoying his book on magical creatures.
"Hey Hermione did you know that there's a spell you can use to determine if you have a bond with any type of magical creature?" Harry asked Hermione who looked up from her book on NEWT level charms book.
"Do you want to try it?" She asked Harry nodded. So putting his book down she came over and sat by him and studied the spell. After a quick preparation they were ready to start. Hermione decided that Harry should cast the spell on her first then she would cast it on him afterwards.
A quick drop of blood onto a piece of parchment Harry pointed his wand and the parchement and began the enchantment after the first half was completed he pointed his wand at Hermione and finished the incantation. The paper glowed and then writing appeared on the page. Taking the piece of paper in hand she read aloud
"Joined by a love you share the bond of the most loyal creature. A joint union. United by intelligence"
Hermione then cast the same charm on Harry. His piece of paper said
"Joined by a love you share the bond of the most loyal creature. The joint union of bravery and strength you have a bond of the most impossible creature"
They began to work on the riddles after a few hours Harry had a theory.
"Hermione your piece of paper said that you share a bond of love which is obviously me and you and union with intelligence. Mine said joint by bravery and strength with the most impossible creature. What if were thinking about this wrong? What if instead of looking at the two riddles separately there part of one large riddle separated because of soul bond?" Hermione beamed a smile
"Since when did you get so intelligent?" She teased
"Ask my wife" He replied. Hermione's mind went into overload
"Ok so an impossible creature who is as powerful as it is brave. Intelligent beyond comprehension and extremely loyal well given those factors it could be any number of creatures" She sighed
Harry sighed a little. Not to go unnoticed by Hermione
"What's wrong?" she asked
"Nothing. It's just that description reminds me of Fawkes. He was always loyal to those who showed him respect. He definitely was powerful as he was able to heal me of a poison that has no cure. He was incredibly intelligent as he knew that he had to blind the basilisk. Strength yeah that's easy he carried me, Ron, Ginny and Lockhart out of the chamber of secrets without breaking sweat"
He didn't noticed the smile that was creeping onto Hermione's face as his description of Fawkes continued. When he looked up at her she flung herself at him and kissed him deeply.
"Harry that's it! I think we may have a bond to a phoenix!"
Harry was shocked. A Phoenix to him was the most magnificent creature he had ever known with the exception of his sorely missed Hedwig.
It was then that the two of them heard a song that was all to familiar. The song of the Phoenix. One particular phoenix in particular. Together they both called
"FAWKES!" With less than seconds hesitation the mighty phoenix flamed into the room and circled above them
Landing on Harry's shoulder Fawkes lowered his head as if to bow to both Harry and Hermione. Hermione noticed that Fawkes had a note attached to his leg. Taking the letter with the phoenix's permission she read allowed
Hello my young friends.
I'm very happy that you have realised your bond to me I have been watching over you for many months now. My friends this is a rare occasion you have begun on a journey that will lead the magical world into a new golden age. You my friends are the champions of the light. Your journey is only just beginning.
Your destiny is set in motion
So Mote It Be
"Ok. Didn't see that coming" Hermione said as she finished reading