Chapter 9: How Many Destiny's Does Harry Have?
Chapter 9
"I..Bu..How?" Was all Harry managed to muster Hermione had no better luck in relation to putting a coherent sentence together. There were so many questions. What were the champions of light and why were they it? How does a phoenix write a letter? How many destiny's does Harry have? And more importantly how long has this been set in motion?
Hermione finally managed to retain her ability to speak coherently. "Ok we've got to be logical here, let's look at this from an objective view point. First we need to find out what the 'champions of light' means and how it affects us. We need to find out what's been set in motion we need someone who can help shed some light on this situation for us"
Harry knew who she was thinking of (and he didn't even have to hear her thoughts) he wrote a quick note and looked at Fawkes. "Could you take this to Professor McGonagall please Fawkes and wait for a reply? Fawkes agreed and flamed instantly away to the headmistress. Harry's note was simple but to the point
Hi Professor McGonagall,
Something strange has happened firstly you will undoubtedly notice that Fawkes is back. Would you be able to come to Grimmauld place tomorrow so we can talk to you and introduce you to some long lost students whom I'm sure you would love to speak too again. If you have no problem with this let Fawkes know and he will stay with you tonight and bring you over tomorrow when you are ready
Hope you are well
Harry and Hermione
Fawkes never returned throughout the evening so Harry after filling Hermione in on the note that he sent could only assume that McGonagall would be coming over to help them tomorrow.
"Ok we just need to relax and try a keep a level head tomorrow we will attempt to make sense of all of this and then we will see what happens" Harry said as he held Hermione in his arms.
"It's never going to be a quiet life for us is it?" She asked
"Baby I think you and I both know that a quiet life doesn't exist when it comes to me and you" Harry said as he kissed her forehead.
"Yeah I guess you're right, guess it keeps things interesting though doesn't it" Hermione laughed
"Oh yes. Now then beautiful wife of mine I bet you can't tell what I'm thinking right now?"
Hermione looked at him "Harry I can always tell what you're thinking... Oh well then husband why don't you take me upstairs and show me?"
For the rest of that night the problems of tomorrow were simply left until tomorrow
The following morning Harry awoke to find Hermione stroking his face he was instantly overwhelmed with the smell of vanilla extract. Hermione's hair.
"As much as I would love to stay here all day my love we should get dressed Professor McGonagall could turn up anytime this morning"
Sure enough an hour after they dressed Fawkes flamed into the living room with their favourite professor in toe.
"Well to say that I'm confused is to say the least of things. First things first. How are you both?"
"Very well professor how are you?" Hermione asked
"Quite well thank you although I must insist you call me Minerva after all I haven't been your teachers for a while now"
"Ok Pro-Minerva, we'll tell you everything that we know in due course but first there's a few people we'd like to introduce or re-introduce you to" Harry said as he gestured Minerva into the library
Minerva walked into the library and was faced with the portrait of the marauders and Lily
"Professor McGonagall, so long it's been how are you?" Lily asked smiling through the portrait
"Lily... Oh my goodness Lily, forgive me but I seem to be in a state of shock" Sitting down on a chair she summoned she looked back to lily once again "Lily, I'm very well thank you but as I just told Harry and Hermione I must insist that you call me Minerva"
"Old Habits die hard, a pleasure to see you again" James smiled
"Truer words were never spoken James. Remus, Sirius I assume as you are both here as well Harry cast the portrait loved ones charm?"
"As well as can be Minerva and yes although before Harry corrects both he and Hermione should be credited for our being here" Remus smiled seeing Harry was ready to interject.
"Ok now that introductions are out of the way down to business. The reason we asked you her Pr-Minerva is because of something that happened last night to Hermione and myself. Basically we cast a spell to see if we had a bond to any type of magical creature as it turns out because of our soul bond we have a joint bond to Fawkes. When he appeared to us he was carrying this note, we were hoping that one of you might have any information that could help shed some light on this situation" Harry said as he handed the note to Minerva who read it aloud
There was silence for a minute before Remus began to speak
"I don't believe it the champions of light I thought it was a urban legend"
"What legend who and what are the champions of light?" Hermione asked. It was Lily who answered
"Have you ever heard the story of King Arthur and Excalibur? (both nodded yes) King Arthur led the world into a new age and out of darkness. He was named by Merlin as the Champion of light. Legend foretold that hundreds of years ago a prophecy was made stating that the vanquisher of the greatest evil would lead to the world into a new age of prosperity with his queen as the new champions of light"
"Ok but what does that have to do with me and Hermione?" Harry asked
"Harry you destroyed the greatest evil that this generations have known in the last 20 years. No one ever believed that the stories were true because there was never any proof to state otherwise. I think that you and Hermione have been named as the new champions of light. Harry you and Hermione have in lames terms been named as the next king and queen of all magic" James answered
"Woah! Hang on a minute, King? Queen? How comes I didn't know about this until now?" Harry asked but oddly to him it was Hermione who answered
"It's like James and Lily said there was never any proof that such a thing even existed I mean think about it the 'champion of light' could have easily been Dumbledore when he defeated Grindleward"
"She's right Harry. I myself never believed that this was true but the legend is well known. It has been passed down as stories from the Pendragon and Emmrys family lines"
"And they would be?" Harry asked
"Pendragon was the family name of King Arthur and Emmrys was the last known family name of Merlin" Sirius replied
It was now the turn of Harry and Hermione to go into a state of shock this was an awful lot of information to process
"So what you are saying is that me and Hermione are magical royalty, does that mean that we will be presented with Excalibur?" Harry asked
"I'm not sure Harry although it seems the legends were true about champions of light there is no official record as to whether Excalibur ever existed or not" Remus replied
"Ok but say that it did exist where would you find such a treasure?" Hermione asked. Harry knew the answer to this question as well
"In the place where all treasures are kept"
Gringotts
Chapter 10: In This Name
Chapter 10
"Ok so we know where we need to go but I'm still confused. How is Fawkes involved in this?" Harry asked
No one was able to answer for a few minutes until Professor McGonagall came up with a theory
"Harry with your permission I would like to cast a charm on the elder wand"
Harry nodded and placed the elder wand on the table. The professor walked over to the wand a cast a charm. Nothing happened for a few seconds until a brilliant white light filled the room. McGonagall returned the wand smiling
"Harry I believe I can answer your question. You see dear Fawkes is about connected to this almost as much as yourself and Hermione are. The spell I cast on the elder wand was a magical root connection spell. Legend has it that Merlin himself was the first wizard. Therefore his magic would be the purest magic" McGonagall paused seeing the light come on in Hermione's head
"You mean?... Are you serious?" Hermione asked
"Hermione you have known me many years when ever have you known me to joke?" Minerva replied with a hearted smile
"Ok and for all of us that weren't the smartest witch of our generations could someone please elaborate?" Sirius asked
"The elder wand wasn't created by any old wizard or by death as the stories would lead us to believe. The wand was created by Merlin himself. His magic flows through that wand which is why is so powerful. Fawkes must have known the prophecy was true and followed the wand throughout the generations with only a few deemed worthy enough to harness its full power" Hermione explained
Harry turned to face his mum "I think she would give you a running for your money mum" Harry laughed
It was at that moment that Fawkes began a trill a song confirming that what the professor and Minerva had said was indeed true.
"Ok so let me see if I've got this straight. In Gringotts lies the sword of King Arthur the most powerful sword in creation and the elder wand was created by Merlin... wait a minute in all the legends of Merlin he was always rumoured to have a staff of power? Does that exist?" No one answered because no one knew. Turning to Fawkes he saw into his eyes and something told him that he would find the answer when he and Hermione went into Gringotts.
"Ok me and Hermione are going to go to Gringotts. Professor please feel free to stay here and make yourself comfortable mum, dad, Sirius and Remus we will be back shortly and we'll carry on this discussion then. Fawkes would you be so kind as to take us to Gringotts?" Harry asked
The phoenix did not need asking twice in a flash of flame the three disappeared from their home and reappeared outside Gringotts. Upon entering they found Grip hook
"Ah Mr and Mrs Potter how may I help you on this fine day?"
Hermione handed griphook the note and upon reading it he ushered them into a private conference room
"If you would both please wait here I must go and fetch the director as only he can carry out this meeting"
Griphook left the room and returned a few minutes later with a goblin who was a couple of inches taller and wore red and gold robes
"Greeting your majesty's I am Director Ragnok, might I say what an honour it is to meet your esteemed selves" he bowed
"Please director it is Harry and Hermione and the honour is ours to meet the leader of the goblin race" Harry replied
Ragnok was taken back but gained his composure quickly
"Before we can continue this meeting it is bank that an heritance test is to be carried out to determine if you truly are worthy of Gringotts greatest treasure"
Harry and Hermione both consented. Ragnok moved forward and took a drop of blood from each of them. Placing each drop into an individual potion. He waited 3 seconds before pouring each potion onto two separate pieces of parchment.
BIRTH NAME: Harry JAMES POTTER
ANCESTORS: POTTER, GRYFFINDOR, HUFFLEPUFF, RAVENCLAW,SLYTHERIN, PENDRAGON
BIRTHNAME: Hermione JEAN GRANGER
ANCESTORS: GRANGER, GRYFFINDOR, HUFFLEPUFF, RAVENCLAW,SLYTHERIN, EMMRYS
"It seems you are worthy, if you both would follow me"
Harry and Hermione stood as they began to follow Ragnok they spoke through their mind link
"I'm the ancestor of king Arthur? Talk about weird!"
"You think that's weird Harry I'm the ancestor of Merlin! I don't get how though considering that I'm muggle born but still Harry together we are the relatives of two of magic's greatest symbols!"
Before long they found themselves staring at two golden doors. Both were covered in ancient runes and mystical patterns.
"Your Maj... Sorry Harry and Hermione only the direct descendants of King Arthur and Merlin may enter this room, to proceed simply place your hands on the door you will then be granted access"
Complying with Ragnok each placed their hands on the door they saw the door glow and many chamrs deactivate. The doors then opened and Harry and Hermione entered inside the vault.
It couldn't be called a vault really considering the sheer size of the room. It rivalled the Great Hall at Hogwarts. Inside they saw two golden thrones each with red felted cushions. They saw many different tapestries and a vast number of jewels. What struck them as strange was that Excalibur was not seen anywhere. That was until they saw a room hidden at the back of the vault they approached it slowly and saw the same covered runes that were on the vault door. Once again placing their hands on to the door they heard it click open
Upon entering the room they saw two things.
The first was indeed the sword of Excalibur it was a the most beautifully designed weapon either had seen. The legend was indeed true as the sword was sticking out of a black marble boulder spanning at least four foot in length and height. Upon approaching the sword Harry read the inscription
"To claim Excalibur state your full name and your claim"
The second thing was a staff that no one ever believed existed. The staff measure 6 foot in height and was golden with similar runes running down its length. Hermione noticed that it looked similar to the elder wand in aspects. The staff was being held up by nothing and Hermione noticed the same inscription that Harry saw at the stone containing Excalibur. They turned to face each other
"Are you ready?" Harry asked
"As ready as ill ever be. Be careful and know that I love you" Hermione replied
"I love you too" Harry said as he kissed her
They turned and went to opposite ends of the room
It was Harry who reached Excalibur first. He stepped up onto the stone and grasped Excalibur using both hands. With his boldest voice he stated out loud
"I am Harry James Potter heir to Arthur Pendragon I claim Excalibur in this name!"
Harry then pulled Excalibur from its stone and held it above his head.
Hermione approached the staff of Merlin and like Harry used her boldest voice
"I am Hermione Jean Granger heir to Merlin I claim the staff of Merlin in this name!"
She took hold of the staff and pulled it towards her. Hermione noticed that the staff so that it was just above the height of her. Walking back to each other they heard a wind blowing from the first chamber. Upon entering the saw two ghosts standing in the middle of the room
"Ah at last the new champions of light a pleasure! Allow me to introduce myself. I am King Arthur and this is my advisor Merlin!" The other ghost bowed his head with a twinkle in his eye that rivalled the twinkle of a certain dead headmaster of Hogwarts
Harry and Hermione stood dumbstruck stood in front of them were King Arthur and Merlin! Not knowing what else to do they both bowed and got down onto one knee
"Oh stop that besides you two are royalty now you need not bow to ghosts!"
They both stood slightly embarrassed. It was Harry who asked the first question
"How did you know when to appear?" he asked
"Well my boy it was quite simple really the staff and Excalibur told us when to appear. Very clever objects your holding there" Arthur replied
Hermione knew what the next question had to be
"Excuse me Merlin sir but how am I the descendant of you? I'm muggle born I don't see how it is possible"
Merlin chuckled "Oh my dear you need not call me sir but your question is very intelligent. The answer is simple my dear. Magic isn't about the ability to cast spells in every generation. The emmrys family line decided a few years after my death that it would be better if out magic became dormant until the rightful heir was found. So you see my dear although your parents were muggles that does not mean that they and yourself are of my blood"
Harry knew the next question "Why did you create the elder wand?"
"Ah Harry I believe I can answer that question. You see I asked Merlin to create it for me. I always wanted to be able to practise magic so Merlin being the dear friend that he is to me created a wand that channelled the power of his staff"
"So does that mean on comparison mine and Harry's magical levels are equal?"
"EXACTLY! I must say my dear you really are quite bright"
Hermione blushed at this comment and Harry asked the next question
"What about Excalibur?"
"One of my more brilliant creations Excalibur is a very powerful weapon it has the ability to deflect almost all types of hexes and curses it is completely indestructible and cannot be summoned away or stolen from you. In all my observations of the next few millennia I only ever saw one sword that rivalled Excalibur in its creation. One which I'm quite proud to say you both used to destroy that dark lord that caused all that trouble"
They both knew that he meant the sword of Gryffindor. Harry decided at that moment that Hermione would be the owner of that sword.
"I'm afraid my friends that our time in now up, we were only granted a small amount of time to speak with you both. All of our knowledge and ability regarding the staff and Excalibur has been given to you both and I'm sure that given the time you will both know what needs to be done" Arthur smiled
"Thank you both for these amazing gifts" Harry said
"Your quite welcome my boy" Arthur replied
Merlin looked at Hermione and said one sentence to her
"We look forward to seeing you two bring in the new age of prosperity"
With that they both disappeared. Harry placed Excalibur into a sheathe which had magically appeared when he pulled out Excalibur whilst Hermione had managed to make the staff of Merlin disappear until she needed it once again. They both looked at each other smiled and began to kiss each other senseless. After a few minutes they pulled apart.
"So then my queen are you ready to face the world?" Harry asked
"Yes my king I believe I am" Hermione replied
Holding hands they left the chamber and Gringotts. Not before giving Ragnok that they would return soon.
The world was about to change in the best way possible
Chapter 11: The Trial
Chapter 11
Authors Note: Ok guys bear with me on this chapter I'm planning something dramatic to happen at the end using my favourite use of writing styles. CLIFF HANGER!
Arriving back at Grimmauld place Harry and Hermione were confronted by a mass of questions. Was Excalibur real? What happened? What did it mean for Harry and Hermione?. Upon answering all of their questions Grimmauld place became a house of stunned silence. Harry sensing that someone was about to question what they should call them stepped forward.
"the first thing we want to make certain happens is that any person in this room be it portrait or corporeal being knows that myself and Hermione have nothing but the highest respect for them as a result whatever happens in the coming weeks. We only want to be known as Harry and Hermione by you lot. We care too much about you lot to be known as anything else" this gave everyone a beaming smile and earned him a quick kiss from Hermione
"Harry firstly I would like to thank you for such kind words that you have spoken to us but I fear that your ascension to royalty may have to take place earlier than what you had originally planned. Today's date is December 17th. Today is the trial of Ron and Ginny and the Ministry of Magic has requested that you both attend to ask as witnesses. You will be required to state your inheritances and rights before the entire wizengamot (who cares about spelling!) Before Ron and Ginny enter" Minerva mentioned as she look at the copy of the daily prophet.
Both Harry and Hermione sighed this would be an interesting day to say the least. It was at this point that Professor McGonagall said that she must return to Hogwarts as it was still the school term for the next few days and she was required there.
Neither Harry or Hermione particularly fancied seeing Ron and Ginny again but they both knew that no matter what their position of the magical community they would be needed there.
The trial itself was held in the same court room where Harry was tried in his fifth year. Ron and Ginny were brought in being restrained by magical suppressing cuffs. Just as the trial was about to begin Harry and Hermione entered into the room. Both were wearing white robes embodied with crests of Potter, Pendragon and Emmrys. Harry spoke aloud
"I am Future King of Magic Harry James Potter heir of Arthur Pendragon. With me is future Queen Hermione Jean Potter heir to Merlin himself. We are here to witness the trial of Ronald Billius Weasley and Ginerva Molly Weasley"
This was all it took for chaos to ensure. Combine shouts of disbelief and shock. None could be heard more than Ron Weasley
"Oh bloody natural Harry potter doesn't have enough claim to fame so has to go an enact a prophecy that was never believed to be true. What's next potter going to pull Excalibur out?"
Harry approached Ron "Oh I'm so happy you mentioned that because as it happens..."
Harry unsheathed Excalibur and any talk in the room was instantly silenced. No one dared question their claims now. Taking their seats temporary minister of magic Kingsley Shacklebolt began to speak
"Wizengamot session now in progress today's date is December 17th on trial is one Ronald Billius Weasley and Ginerva Molly Weasley for crimes against the magical community and uses of dark curses against Harry Potter and Hermione Grang... Sorry Potter the use of Verituserum has been approved and will now be administered"
Ron was questioned first
"What is your name"
"Ron Weasley"
"Did you use the imperious on Hermione Potter"
"Yes"
"Why did you do this"
"Because the mud blood wouldn't comply and submit herself to my pure blood supremacy. She is the property of me and she should know her place"
"Did you threaten to kill Harry Potter"
"Of course I needed a backup plan to get Hermione to submit"
Harry and Hermione should have been shocked to hear these truths but if the last few months had taught them anything it was that nothing they thought they knew about Ron Weasley was true at all. Ginny was questioned next
"What is your name?"
"Ginny Weasley"
"Were you apart of the plans that involved one Molly Weasley and Ron Weasley"
"Of course I was"
"What was your part in this plan"
"I was to use my body to seduce Harry into marrying me as soon as that was done the Potter fortunes would be mine. I was the one responsible for the compulsion charms"
"What compulsion charms"
"I used spells to try to separate Harry from the mud blood but he was able to resist most of them not that I didn't get a few of them to work"
"What charms worked on Mr. Potter"
"The notice me not charm throughout sixth year. Tuned to make Harry notice Hermione less and less as well as the jealousy charm tuned to make Harry jealous of everything I did without him"
With the questioning over it was clear that the two of them were guilty. The minister asked if Harry or Hermione wanted to say anything. Hermione stood up first.
"I am ashamed of what I have heard to think that I considered you both friends up until the start of lst year. Ron you were the closest thing next to Harry that I had for a brother and instead you destroyed your image but trying to impose your so called rights of pureblood on me. You make me sick to my stomach and I hope you rot in hell. Ginny you were like my sister but knowing that you tried to separate me from my best friend has given you the same status of Ronald. You don't deserve any mercy or compassion and I hope that you have the same levels of kindness shown to you as to what you truly showed me throughout the last few years" Hermione sat down with a tear in her eye and after receiving some comfort from Harry he stood up to say his piece
"You know I think its quite funny really all my fame, glory and money 12 months ago I would have traded it all for a family like the two of you had. I never asked for this I never choose to have my parents killed by a mad man but instead of showing some form of sympathy all you could muster was hidden jealousy. So now as the future king of magic and the heir of Arthur Pendragon I ask the court to remove all forms and ability of magic from the two of these placing them in Azkaban is not good enough. I ask you to give them no magic what so ever force them to live their lives in a muggle insane asylum. Forced to live as muggles for whom they clearly seem to despise so much"
The minister nodded as Harry sat back down again. He then passed judgement on the two red heads
"We confirm that you are both guilty you shall both be stripped of all magic capabilities and memory. You shall be placed into a muggle mental institution where you shall spend the rest of your lives. So Mote It Be!"
As the two of them were about to be escorted out of the courtroom the doors exploded open showing the face of a very angry Molly Weasley who as soon as in was in sight pointed her wand at Hermione's chest
"AVADA KEDAVRA!"
Chapter 12: Spirit Of Gryffindor
Chapter 12
Time seemed to slow down. Harry saw the deadly green light heading towards Hermione he saw molly standing there with her wand still pointed at Hermione. Most importantly he saw Hermione with her back turned completely oblivious to the sell headed towards her. He did the only thing that he could be sure would work. He thought of Fawkes protecting Hermione. As he thought of that he was thankful to see the phoenix swoop down latch onto Hermione and flame her out and back to Grimmauld place. All of this within the 4 seconds that it took for the spell to connect with the space that did original has his love in.
Harry was beyond angry he was beyond reasonable thought without a second though Excalibur was in his hand and with more speed than he thought possible he soon found himself with the sword pointed at Molly's neck
"DROP YOUR WAND!" He roared
Molly knowing she had to play her cards right did as she was told. By this time the auror's had her surrounded but Harry told them to back off and let him deal with this.
"Tell me Molly what made you think that you would actually be able to accomplish killing my wife? What did you actual hope to achieve?" he asked still shaking with anger
"It's obvious that she has you under some kind of love spell Harry deal with her out of the way you would finally realise that it's Ginny who you love and not that mudblood"
Harry lowered Excalibur and pointed his wand at her instead
"Molly let me explain something to you, your daughter had just admitted that she tried to use compulsion charms on me to get me to notice her instead of Hermione but they didn't work. Do you know why? Because compulsion charms no matter how powerful cant compel true love! I've loved Hermione ever since second year and what you seem completely oblivious to is the fact that she is my soul mate and the person I want to spend the rest of my life with! Your daughter is nothing but a common criminal and shall be treated as one"
Harry began to walk away and let the auror's take over
"Harry please I'm only doing what's best as your mother!" Molly yelled. This stopped Harry dead in his tracks. He turned around not raising his voice wand not raised and walked back to Molly
"You are not my mother. My mother was Lily Potter."
With that Harry said no more and walked over to Kingsley
"Acting Minister, actually no I don't like that from now on consider yourself full minister of magic as appointed by the heir of King Arthur I ask you to sentence Molly Weasley to become a squib knowing that her actions have led her to losing her magic and losing two of her children. Incapacitate her so that she will be unable to find them. Be imaginative or something sends her to a muggle prison and make sure she stays there indefinitely"
Kingsley bowed and set to do what Harry had requested. Harry knew he wouldn't be able to apparated inside the ministry so thinking of Fawkes, the majestic phoenix arrived to take him back home
Hermione saw the flames of the phoenix appearing and as soon as Harry was whole locked him in a death grip hug giving all recent hugs a run for their money. Harry reciprocated the hug still knowing that had he not been fast enough Hermione would be dead.
"Are you all right did the curse hit you at all?" Harry asked
Hermione smiled "No I'm ok thankfully the minute you touch Fawkes you become just as indestructible as he is. Thank you Harry you saved my life today and I will never forget it" she said as she gave him a kiss showing just how thankful she really was.
A gently cough from a certain portrait brought them back to reality
"Sweetheart Hermione filled us in on what happened, what happened when you had Fawkes save Hermione?"
"Well I made Kingsley full minster for magic I told him to make Molly a squib and to place her in a muggle prison to be held indefinitely. And I let her know some well known truths particularly who my mum is" Harry said smiling at his portrait mother.
"Harry nothing could describe how much I would love to be able to give you a hug right now. I guess I have no choice but leave this to my daughter in law" she said smiling at them both.
"Your mothers right son you did all of us proud today words cannot describe how proud you have made us all with the way you have lived your life you are a true hero and don't ever let yourself believe otherwise" James said as he hugged lily.
Harry had tears in his eyes but managed to hold them back. "Thank you. All of you words cannot describe my happiness at the moment and mum don't worry as much as I would love to be able to hug you I'm sure Hermione won't let me fall below a million hugs a week" he said laughing as Hermione playfully swatted his arm.
"You better believe it" She said winking at him
"What is your next move Harry, the ministry knows of your status in society know which means by tomorrow the entire magical world will know" Remus said keeping a ever cool head
"Well we've come this far and as far as I can see the biggest threat that we had to deal with has just been eliminated in the hidden vault at Gringotts, there is everything that we will need to be able to move things along. Thrones tapestry's everything. As much as I love Grimmauld place I don't think that we can use this as a place for the magical community to see us from. I think we should use one of the founder's properties. Maybe its bias or not but I would like to use the estate that Godric Gryffindor left to us"
"It's not bias at all sweethearts after all you are the descendant of him so it makes sense to stay there" Lily smiled
"Ok then it's settled over the next few days we will begin the move to Gryffindor Manor. Now first things first" He said turning to Hermione taking her hand "We'll be back soon"
He took Hermione into another room so it was just the two of them, closing the door he threw himself at Hermione kissing her passionately
"I nearly lost you today" He managed between kisses
"You can't get rid of me that easy Potter "she said. A few minutes later they pulled apart and Harry revealed the true reason for him bringing Hermione into the separate room
"Hermione I know that on power levels we are matched but I want you to carry something with you that will hopefully give you more protection" he said as the sword of Gryffindor appeared in his hands
"Harry I can't take this sword, it's yours" she said whispering
"The sword belongs to anyone deemed worthy enough to wield it, sorry Hermione but I can't think of anyone else that is more worthy than yourself you are the spirit of Gryffindor Hermione this sword is not mine it is yours" Harry said as he placed the sword in her hands
"Harry thank you for such a wonderful present I have something for you as well I was going to surprise you later but I think you deserve it now. Do me a favour put your wand and the elder wand on the table for me" she asked summoning the staff of Merlin
Harry complied at placed them on the table. She focused the staff at the two wands and muttered "Unum duo" Harry watched as the two wands fused into one wand. Hermione motioned for him to pick the wand up as he did he saw sparks flashing white red and gold come out of the wand. "Hermione what did you do?" he asked
"The elder wand channelled the magic of Merlin and so I did some research and it turns out that Olivander was right the wand does choose the wizard because the wand has to channel the respected witch or wizard's power. So I've combined the two wands together as you can channel both the power of Merlin and your own power. Let's face it Harry even without the elder wand you're a very powerful wizard, all I've done is allowed for your magic to fuse with another making you even more powerful than before"
Harry smiled as he placed the wand into his holster on his wrist
"Has anyone ever told you how brilliant you are Hermione?"
Chapter 13: It's Time
Chapter 13
Harry couldn't see anything in front of him the light from his wand was barely helping. He knew that something was wrong but he didn't know what. He walked further and further until he came to a door. He slowly opened it slightly afraid to what he would find. Inside the room was well lit. Harry saw that there was no one inside the room but saw a long black table with many chairs. He turned and closed the door. That is when he saw the room fill with people. It was Voldemort
"Harry so glad you could finally join us"
"You can't be here. Your dead we destroyed all of your horcruxes!" Harry yelled
Voldemort laughed "Yes you did but surely you didn't think that it would be enough to stop me after all I had some help from someone you know quite well. Why don't you come out and show him what I mean" Voldemort yelled
Another door opened and Hermione walked out of the room holding Merlin's staff
"Hermione what are you doing here?" he asked. Hermione cackled and stood beside Voldemort
"Helping my master" she said as she showed the dark mark on her arm
"NO!" He yelled he tried to curse Voldemort but he found that he couldn't use any of his magic.
"Kill him my dear" Voldemort said to Hermione.
"Yes my lord" Hermione said with the staff pointed at Harry she yelled "AVADA KEDAVRA!"
"Harry!" Hermione yelled furiously shaking her husband. Harry awoke and sat bolt right up in bed
"Hermione! No Hermione where are you? Hermione where are you?" He yelled more scared than he had ever been
"Harry it's alright I'm here it was just a nightmare Harry calm down I'm here I'm here" She said as she rubbed his arm
Harry tuned and saw that he was still inside Grimmauld place tomorrow they would be moving to Gryffindor Manor and Harry was sleeping whilst Hermione carried on packing
"Hermione oh thank god I thought I lost you, it was him Hermione it was Voldemort he was back and... and" Harry stuttered
"Hey don't worry darling I'm here don't worry Harry he's dead he can never return don't worry Harry it was just a nightmare" she said as he embraced her in a hug not wanting to let go.
It took Harry a few minutes to calm down before he came to his sense he knew that Voldemort was gone and could never return he knew that.
"I'm sorry" He whispered
"Whatever for Harry?" Hermione asked still holding him
"For everything I put you through let's face it Hermione I wasn't exactly the ideal friend throughout our time at Hogwarts I ignored you and I didn't listen to you when I knew you were right. I didn't realise what was going on with Ron. I'm sorry I'm so sorry" He said tears in his eyes
"Harry look at me" She said as he slowly looked into her hazel eyes
"You have nothing to be sorry for I choose not to tell you about the weasel. Harry you have nothing to be sorry for you follow your emotions and I admire that about you. Me I have to analyse everything but not you. I love that about you Harry don't be sorry for being who you are. You right about one thing though Harry you weren't the ideal friend. You were the perfect friend and now you're my husband and my soul mate. There is nothing you have to be sorry for so stop trying to apologise" She said
Harry kept looking into her eyes
"I love you so much wife" He smiled
"I love you to husband" she said as she kissed him
Harry didn't want to risk going to sleep again without Hermione so he stayed up with her whilst she read in the library. He did attempt to read a little as well but couldn't get into the mood to read instead he was stroking Fawkes who had been awake since Harry had been screaming. Fawkes was singing a calming song to keep Harry and Hermione at peace. Hermione didn't fancy reading either so decided to close her book and lay cuddling with Harry on the settee that Harry was sitting on.
"Can I ask you something?" Hermione asked
"Anything" he smiled
"When did you realise that you loved me?" She asked looking up at him
"Honestly? When I saw you petrified lying on that bed. My world shattered that day. From then I knew that it was always going to be you that I was going to spend my life with. You were the only one for me and I knew that you were the most important person in my mind full stop. The day you came back into the great hall was without a doubt the greatest thing to have happened to me at that time"
"At that time?" she asked
"Ever since I found out that you loved me as well I've been just as happy then so the single greatest moment is spending every single second with you"
"Seriously Harry how did you get so good with words?" Hermione asked giggling
"As I have said many time before you bring out that side of me my love" he replied kissing her lips softly
They retired to sleep a little while after thankfully Harry spent the rest of the night dreaming of Hermione doing naughty things to him and thanks to their soul bond Hermione became well aware of what he was dreaming even if she was dreaming of Harry doing the same thing to her
The following morning the two awoke rather early. They had finished packing everything they would need to take to Gryffindor manor. They found a letter addressed to them both which simply read
Mr and Mrs Potter
Further to your requests and permissions granted the requested items have been moved from the vault and placed in Gryffindor manor in the areas designated by you.
May your gold run endlessly
Director Ragnok
That was a load of their minds. After wrapping the portrait up they sent it to Gryffindor manor using the staff. After the portrait had been delivered they took one last look around Grimmauld Place. This place held many memories for the two of them and would never be forgotten. They linked hands and apparated to Gryffindor Manor.
They landed at the end of a long pathway. 100 Metres ahead they saw Gryffindor manor and they were blown away. The manor or more like mansion spanned over 1000 square foot and was four stories high they were bushes carved into lions based around the manor. If the outside was this impressive then they would be shocked as to what the inside was. Walking to the front door they saw a mantle placed above
To Gain Entry State Your Name and Status
"We are Harry and Hermione Potter future King and Queen of magic"
The door unlocked magically and swung open slowly
The inside of the manor was decorated in red and gold and reminded them of the Gryffindor common room only much more bigger and expensive they recognised some of the tapestries on the wall that were in the hidden vault at Gringotts. They carried on exploring. Needless to say Hermione was very impressed by the size of the library and would eventually have Rowena Ravenclaw library transferred here. They stopped when they entered into a great hall where they saw the two thrones at the back of them room surrounded by the tapestries of the vault and cleaned immaculately. The two of them walked closer and closer to the thrones when they heard a voice that sounded like King Arthur
"To be able to claim your rightful status you must have the ministry of magic here to witness the event"
Harry and Hermione did not bother to question where the voice came from because at the current time they didn't care. There was much work to do and they were many people that would be needed to help them lead the magical community into a new age.
Harry turned to Hermione "It's time" He whispered. She nodded knowing that he was right.
Chapter 14: Progress
Chapter 14
Authors Note : Ok guys here it is I'm aiming for this to be quite a lengthy chapter so let's hope it's a good one! Oh and by the way on the next chapter I'm going to do some review feedback so let me know what you think and feel free to add any suggestions I've taken loads on board already! ENJOY
They knew that it would be a tedious and stressful few days but in the end they knew it would be worth it.
"Ok Harry if we are going to do this then we have to be logical and concise about it all" Hermione said sitting with Harry at a desk
"I would expect nothing less from you babe" he replied. Hermione swatted his arm playfully
"Easy there Mr. Potter we can't be distracted" she said grinning
"Ok sorry so what do we need to do?" Harry said kissing her cheek
"First thing first we need are people who will become our advisors. People who will be able to quick thinking and provide different scenarios and different options available to us" Hermione said
"I'm going to assume were thinking of the two same people then?" Harry asked
"Yeah, ill owl Luna and you owl Neville we'll need to meet them before we even think of asking them to do this for us, are they a couple now by the way?" Hermione asked
"Yeah Neville finally asked her after he killed Nagini I'm really happy for the both of them" Harry replied
"Yeah me too they deserve happiness. Ok next we need someone who can provide us with different sorts of inventory someone who will be able to give us things that wouldn't be considered weapons to any potential enemies" Hermione carried on
"There's only one person who would be able to do that for us. The one and only George Weasley, ill mail him after we've finished working out everything"
"Good I was hoping you would say him. Technically we are meant to have a household staff but there's only one elf that I would even consider trusting to do this for us and to be honest the idea of having an elf work for us goes against everything I believe in" Hermione said grimly
"I think I have a solution to that problem. Trust me. WINKY!" Harry called and the little elf appeared in the room bowing
"How may Winky help master Harry and mistress hermy" Winky said
"Hello Winky how are you?" Harry asked
"Winky is still sad after the death of Dobby but she is proud also Dobby died protecting his friends so Winky is happy he did not die in vain"
Harry smiled
"Winky are you currently bonded to anyone?" Harry asked. He could not help but notice that Winky looked at the floor in shame when she answered
"No Winky has not bonded to anyone ever since her old masters Winky was a bad elf and shouldn't be allowed to bond to anyone" she said with a tear in her eye
"Winky how would you like to work for me and Hermione? There would be a few ground rules the first being that you are never allowed to punish yourself if you believed you did wrong talk to me or Hermione. We would want you to wear a uniform that you can design it would not be us giving you clothes so it would not be anything for you to worry about. And most importantly we want to pay you for your services and would expect you to take time off whenever you wanted it within reason. So how about it Winky would you like to be a part of our family?" Harry asked.
"Oh yes sir very much sir thank you sir!" Winky said jumping up and down in joy
"Winky we consider you a friend so we ask that when we are in private please call us Harry and Hermione" Harry said smiling. Winky agreed and apparated away to start work on her uniform. Harry sat back down to face Hermione
"You absolutely brilliant person you!" she said kissing him
"I'd hoped you say that" Harry smiled
After they finished discussing what they would need to do they wrote the letters to Neville, George and Luna asking them to meet them at the leaky cauldron in a few hours time. Fawkes return with 3 responses explaining that they would be happy to meet them.
"Ok phase one of crazy plan complete" Harry said chuckling
"You daft git, you're lucky I love you" she said kissing him. After a few hours they set off to the leaky cauldron to meet their friends. When they arrived they were greeted by Tom the barman who showed them into a private room where they were all waiting for Harry and Hermione. After a quick reunion they settled down to business
"Ok guys spill what's with the secret meet up?" Neville asked
"Yeah hopefully your not planning on kidnapping yours truly are you?" George said laughing
"George trust me when I say we have no plans to kidnap you, tell me guys what do you know about the champions of light?" Hermione said
"Urban legend said to bring about the future king and of queen of magic. New age and stuff all folk law never believed it was true at all" Neville said
"Oh Neville how wrong you are the prophecy is indeed true" Luna said with a mysterious gleam in her eyes
"What does it matter if it's true or not? What does this have to do with us being here?" George asked
"Well Luna's right the prophecy is true and the 'champions of light' have been revealed and well in a nut shell it's me and Hermione" Harry said
Everyone minus Luna was gobsmacked. A centuries old prophecy was true an more importantly it was two of their best friends
"Luna you don't seem so surprised?" Hermione asked
"It was obvious really, who else would be champions of light then you two? That and I saw you two in a dream I had" Luna said dreamily
"Luna are you a seer?" Neville asked his girlfriend
"Not exactly but I can sometimes have visions the thing is though their subjective so could change at any time" She said
"Ok so now to the reason that were here. We need your help" Hermione said
"Sure what do you need?" All three answered
"First thing we wanted to say is that you are all really important to us and we couldn't think of anyone better to do what were going to ask of you. Firstly Neville, what can I say you were second in command and help lead Hogwarts to victory and you kept everyone going whilst me and Hermione weren't there. We would be honoured if you would become one of our advisors and should we ever need to go into battle be at our sides with us" Harry said
"I am honoured that you would have that much faith in me Harry and I would be happy to stand at your side with you" He said. Harry shook his hand and Hermione began to speak to Luna
"Luna you lived a life of through the torment of others much as I had growing up but yet you are still one of the most loyal people that I have had the privilege to know I would be honoured if you would do for me what Neville is doing for Harry" She said. Luna looked about ready to cry
"You guys were my first friends and nothing would please me more than to help you even more. Count me in" She said tears streaming down her face. Hermione hugged her.
"George you have always impressed me underneath the pranks and silly games you are an extremely intelligent person. You never gave up even when you lost the closest person to you I will always admire that about you. George we would like you to be our new inventer. Using both magical and muggle technology we want you to create for us things that would not be considered weapons to the untrained eye. I know that you are also quite adapt at runes and warding so I would like you to design wards for healing just in case they are needed"
"Count me in" George said shaking Harry's hand and hugging Hermione
"Guys thank you for agreeing to do this for us you have no idea what this means to us. We will pay for anything that you will need and of course pay you for your services. George I know for a fact that the flat you are living in about your shop isn't ideal for you so I would like to offer you a slightly bigger residence that you can have the rest of your family move in with you. It will have everything that you would need. We would like to offer you the residence of Helga Hufflepuff to call your own"
"I...You..." George stammered
"I won't take no for an answer. Now Neville and Luna although most of your time will be spent with us we understand that you will need a place to call your own so we would like to offer you the home of Rowena Ravenclaw to call your own" Harry finished. Hermione nodding in agreement
"This is too much Harry we couldn't possibly accept it" Neville said
"There is no price on friendship besides we own all 4 of the founders property we are only going to need one so we would be happy for you to use them. It would make us very happy if you would accept" Hermione said
"Thank you so much" they all said. After another round of hugs and handshakes things settled down once more
"There is one more thing. In order for me and Harry to be able to take hold our destiny we have to have a coronation in front of the entire wizengamot, the minister of magic and the head of all departments within the ministry. We would like you all to be there to set up protections in case anyone tries to stop the ceremony" Harry said
"I might be able to tap into the defensive magic that Godric Gryffindor put into his house, he was well adapted to rune creation as well I should be able to give you the ultimate protection with no one knowing any different" George mentioned
"Excellent okay guys we have one week before we want the coronation to happen if that's everything lets get this show on the road"
The 5 of them left the leaky cauldron and Harry and Hermione took them all to Gryffindor manor. All were extremely impressed with the layout of the manor but there was work to be done. George began to research the wards of the house whilst Neville and Luna began to work on the proceedings for the coronation to happen in the next week
Harry and Hermione went to talk to the portrait of Lily, James, Sirius and Remus
"So pup how's progress going?" Sirius asked
"Really well were planning for the ceremony to happen a week today. Neville and Luna are working on the proceedings and we've asked George to work on the defence wards and Rune creating for protection and healing if there needed" Harry answered
"It's good to see that not all of the Weasley's were as corrupted as Molly Ginny and Ron" Remus responded
"Yeah I'm glad that George is here helping us" Harry said. After a little more talking Harry left to see how everyone was doing Hermione remained behind.
"Lily I need to talk to you as you're the closest thing I have to a mother" Hermione said
"What is it dear?" she said
"First I need you to promise me that what I'm about to tell won't be mentioned to Harry until I'm ready to tell him" Hermione said
"I promise but wouldn't Harry be able to see what you're thinking? With your soul bond?" She asked
"No I can block out some thoughts and me and Harry respect each other's privacy" she said smiling
"Ok dear what is it you want to tell me?" Lily asked
Hermione stood up she was clearly nervous and was trying to find the courage to say what she needed to say
"Hermione I promise you whatever it is you need to tell me will stay between me and you the rest of them have been frozen so it's just me and you" she said smiling
Hermione summoned all of her courage to walk back towards to portrait staring at Lily's green eyes she whispered her secret
"I'm Pregnant"
Chapter 15: Fill the Hole
Chapter 15
Ever noticed how long 10 seconds can be when you've just dropped the biggest bombshell onto a portrait of your husbands dead mothers portrait? Well hermione was certainly thinking that after she had just revealed to lily that she was pregnant with Harry's baby. Truth is told she only found out a few hours earlier that she was pregnant. She has checked in the time before going to the leaky cauldron with Harry.
"You're pregnant?" Lily asked breaking the longest 10 second silence
"Guilty. I found out a few hours ago" Hermione replied
Hermione expected a tongue bashing and to be ridiculed about she should have been more careful or how she and Harry were too young to handle the responsibility that a child brought
"If I could cry with happiness right now believe me when I say I would be on the floor in tears" Lily said beaming a smile she was famous for
"What? You mean you're not disappointed?" Hermione asked taken back a little. Lily chuckled before responding
"Hermione from the moment I was first introduced to you I could not question the love that you felt for Harry. The same as I could not question his love that he feels for you. Hermione its cruel how little time I got to spend with Harry as a living person, The one thing I do know about my son however is that the one thing he wants more in the world than to spend his life with you is to have a family of his own. Everyone he loved was stolen from him at such a young age and Harry has had a hole in his heart that not ever your love can fully close. The one thing that can close that hole Hermione is the gift of making him a father. I could not be happier for than if you were my own daughter" Lily finished and noticed that Hermione was openly crying now.
"Lily thank you I wanted to tell you first because you are the most important person in Harry's life. I wanted your approval of this pregnancy and now that I know that I have it telling Harry doesn't seem nearly as scary as it did" Hermione smiled with tears still flowing freely
"Hermione dear I think that it was undeniable fact that it is you who is the most important person in Harry's life. You were the one that was always there for him when everyone else turned their back and your have always inspired him to carry on. Tell him Hermione tell him how in 9 months he will have a new family. A family which he can call his own" Lily smiled
"Thank You... Mum" She whispered as she walked out of the room to find Harry.
In reality it took her no more than a few seconds to find out where Harry was and after gaining some composure she set off to find him and tell him her news.
Harry was in one of the reception rooms talking to George about the current state of the wards when Hermione walked in
"Yeah I'm really impressed if I'm honest Harry Godric Gryffindor really knew what he was doing when he set these wards up. I'd put good money on it that some of these protections would give Hogwarts a run for its money" George smiled
"Good to know George keep going and let me know how you progress" Harry smiled.
Hermione seized her opportunity
"Harry could I speak to you privately for a minute please?" She asked
"Of course, excuse me George" He said grasping Hermione's hand they walked together to the master bedroom. Hermione sat on the bed. This was still going to be difficult to tell Harry even if she had lily's approval
"Hermione what's the matter you look like you've been crying" Harry said noticing her puffy eyes
"Damn I forgot how well you know me" She whispered. Harry sat down next to her
"Hey whatever it is you have to tell me it's ok. Take a deep breath. Relax and when you're ready tell me what's going on" he said. He always knew how to calm her down so taking a few deep breaths she knew that she wasn't going to be able to plan what to say so she just began to speak
"Harry you know how everything that has been happening so far it's all been amazing and I can't believe how much I love you and how I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. There's something you should know. There's going to be another person who is going to be joining us soon"
"What have you thought of someone else who you think could help us?" Harry asked. Hermione smiled
"Not quite. You see when I say joining us soon I mean in 9 months time"
Harry's eyes went wide
"You mean..."
"Harry I'm pregnant"
By this time Hermione was standing in front of Harry. He slowly moved his hands onto her stomach and whispered
"Our child"
Hermione looked down to see that it was his turn to cry now sitting back down next to her she began to speak
"Harry I know that this is a lot to take and I need you to understand that this wasn't..." she didn't get the chance to finish as Harry's lips came crashing down onto hers
"Hermione don't even begin to think of this as a negative thing you've just given me the greatest joy ever only rivalled by when I found out that we were married" he said
"So you're not upset?" She asked still apprehensive
"Hermione I couldn't be happier if I tried" He said tears still flowing from his eyes. He embraced Hermione in a hug filled with nothing but love and happiness
"You have no idea how happy I am to hear you say that" she said
Harry couldn't think of anymore words to say Hermione had just given him what he used to dream about a small boy locked away at the Dursley's. He was going to be a father and she was the mother of her children. He only prayed that he wasn't dreaming as this was the most happiest day of his life.
Things could only get better
Chapter 16: Best Christmas Ever
Chapter 16
The next few days were hectic to say the least preparations were being made Harry and Hermione had started their own secret baby room (neither were ready to tell everyone else the news yet) George had outdone himself with his designs and Neville and Luna were busy working on the protective enchantments to help reinforce security. By the time everything was ready it was December 23rd. Only two more days till Christmas, So that afternoon they all went out to buy presents for each other. Harry and Hermione had decided to buy muggle gifts for their friends so that they could begin to expand their horizons more than what they already had.
"What should we get Neville?" Hermione asked
"What about a laptop? George told me he managed to alter the runes of each of the manor's to allow electricity to flow muggle appliances would know work in our home?" Harry answered looking at the different types of computers
"Brilliant plus it will help him keep organised much more than what that remembrall did we'll have to buy him a printer and a how to manual so he can understand how to work everything properly" Hermione answered in her ever logical way
They carried on searching for something for Luna and sure enough a few shops later they had decided to buy her a plasma TV "every person should experience television" Hermione said laughing. For George they had bought a spy kit and a net book so that the running of his shop would be a little easier for him to do. The rest of the Weasley's were coming to Gryffindor manor so they would give them their presents then. Minerva was also coming for Christmas. They decided that they should split up for an hour so that they could search for each other's Christmas presents before meeting up in the Leaky Cauldron to go home again.
Arriving back at the manor they wrapped the presents magically and then put them under a Christmas tree which Luna had put up whilst the previous night.
Christmas Eve saw the arrival of the rest of the Weasley's and Minerva. Before going to sleep that night they asked if they could speak to Minerva privately
"What can I do for you both?" she asked
"Well as you know the coronation is set for Boxing Day and whilst we are aware that you are not a member of the Wizengamot we were hoping that you would be there as well. To support us both" Harry said with Hermione smiling
"I would be honoured to attend" She said looking at her two favourite former students as if they were still her Gryffindor cubs
"Thank You Minerva we are also going to invite Hagrid to come as well as he is a very close friend" Hermione said. In truth they had sent Fawkes off with a message to invite Hagrid earlier before Minerva arrived and he had already replied saying that he would love to come and he had Christmas presents for the both of them.
"Of course, well if that is everything I shall be turning in for the night. I shall see you both in the morning"
"Good Night Minerva" They both said in unison
Retiring to their master bedroom they both got changed and then slipped into bed.
"So are you excited for Christmas tomorrow Hermione?" Harry said hugging his wife
"Oh yes I love Christmas always been my favourite time of year. You"
"I'm looking forward to seeing you open your gift tomorrow" He said winking at her
"Me too I think you're going to love your gift tomorrow if I do say so myself" She said smiling
"Hermione you already gave me the two greatest gifts that I could ever ask for. The first is our child. The second being your love" Harry said kissing her forehead
Hermione felt her heart melt. She adored Harry with every fibre of her being and knowing that he felt the same was the greatest feeling she had ever felt
"I've never been able to get to sleep on Christmas Eve Harry I don't suppose you know of something that we could do in order to pass the time along do you?" She said seductively kissing his neck
"Oh I'm sure I could think of something" Harry said before attacking her mouth with his.
It would b a further 3 hours before the two feel asleep holding on to each other.
The following morning Harry was awoken by his favourite smell that was Hermione's hair. She had also begun to stir from her sleep and soon was kissing him good morning
"Happy Christmas Harry" she said planting a gentle kiss on his lips
"After last night it definitely is a happy Christmas "he said coyly, Hermione swatted his arm playfully and then proceeded to kiss him again
"Come on then Mrs. Potter we'd better get up or they're going to open the presents without us" He said getting out of the bed. Hermione pouted playfully before eventually getting out of bed and going into the bathroom to shower
45 minutes later the two of them appeared downstairs to where Neville, Luna and the rest of their guests were waiting. After rounds of Christmas greetings they all sat in chairs by the tree and Hermione began to dish out the presents
"Ok the first present is for... Neville, this is from Luna" she said handing him the box.
Inside the box was a pensive with memories of his parents Frank and Alice before the attack on them
"Luna... How did you... I mean... how?" he said speechless as this priceless gift
"I would be lying if I said id didn't have help. Professor McGonagall helped me collect the memories from the surviving members of the Order. Also we Professor Dumbledore's portrait gave us the locations of the first war's memory and we copied that ones that had your parents in" she said with her hand on his shoulder
"Thank you for the greatest gift you could have given me" he said kissing her softly
"That's so sweet! Ok back to business the next gift is for Professor McGonagall from Harry and me" She said handing the envelope to her.
"Oh you shouldn't have but thank you never the less" she said taking the envelope. Upon opening it she was left utterly speechless
"For all those wondering what we gave Professor McGonagall, it is a two part gift one part must remain secret whilst the other part is 25% ownership of Hogwarts specifically Gryffindor share" Harry explained
"I can't accept this, it's too much she said" Minerva said still overwhelmed
"Minerva it's the least we could do, to us you will always be the head of Gryffindor and we wanted to give you something as a thank you for all the help you have given us over the years" Hermione said.
After giving the two of them a hug and thanking them even more Hermione carried on giving the presents out. After Neville received a high tech laptop and printer the two of them explained that they had also got him manuals so he would be able to set everything up and understand how to use it all properly. Luna also received a 32 inch plasma television and again they explained that they would help her to set it all up. They had also given her a DVD player with a large selection of DVD's.
"Ok next along is a gift for me and harry it's from Luna" she said but before she opened it Luna said
"Actually I would wait until you're by yourselves to open that gift" she said with her dreamy eyes
Putting the present to the side Hermione pulled out Harry's present from her. Giving it to Hermione she whispered
"Happy Christmas"
Inside the present was a large photo album, inside were hundreds of pictures of Harry's parents, Remus and Sirius and Harry's time at Hogwarts from him catching his first snitch to him and Hermione riding Buck beak to save Sirius
Harry had tears in his eyes as he embraced Hermione in a bone crushing hug.
"Thank you" he said before kissing her passionately.
Next it was Harry's gift to Hermione. Harry handed her the present and she opened it to find a magical camera as well as a photo album
"You always wanted to capture memories so what I've done is enchant this camera. As soon as you take a photo it will appear in the album and will last forever. However if you look in the bottom of the box you will also see that I have something else for you as well"
Hermione put the camera aside to find a letter from Gringotts addressed to her she pulled the letter open and gasped in shock as she read its contents
Dear Mrs Potter,
This letter is to inform you that we have located your parents Dan and Emma Granger in Australia per Mr. Potters request we have sent you the location and their identity's so should you wish to see them and restore their memories using your magic you will be able to do so with ease
May your gold run endlessly
Director Ragnok
"You found my parents?" she asked crying. Harry smiled
"Yeah I figured the thing you would miss the most would be the thing you would want more than anything to come back so I asked Gringotts to find them for you. To restore their memories all you need to do is cast Finite Incantatem using the staff" Harry said
"Oh Harry thank you so much I didn't think I would ever see them again!" she said attacking Harry with a mixture of kisses and bone crushing hugs.
After a few minutes there was only one present left. It was for Luna from Neville. Harry handed the box to her. Upon opening it she saw a beautiful diamond ring she turned to face Neville but saw that he was on one knee in front of her
"Luna, I love you more than life itself and nothing would please me more than if you would consent to be my wife. Luna Lovegood, will you marry me?"
Luna attacked Neville with kisses and managed to mutter "Of course i will marry you"
After placing the ring on her finger they were attacked by swarms of congratulations and joy. Harry sent a mental thought to Hermione
"So thoughts on this Christmas?" Harry smiled
"Best Christmas Ever" She replied smiling at him.