The Magic of Nymphs!

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books, and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. I also don't own the Lullaby sang by Hermione to the nymph called Brahms' lullaby (Lullaby and goodnight).

Summary: Harry and Hermione have to take care of a nymph over Christmas break. But there's a problem. Hermione promised to come home for Christmas! So what happens when you bring a nymph into a muggle town and throw the famous Harry Potter, the bookish brunette Hermione Granger, along with her muggle best friends into the mix? A whole lot of messes as well as their hidden feelings. Set in 7th year. 4 parts. H/Hr.

AN: Hey everybody. I had started to write this around Christmas and had major writers block on this story. And I thought since I had writers block that maybe I could clear some of it up but finishing the chapter and posting this story. I have to thank my new Beta and one on my favorite writers drum roll BRI BLACK! Claps and gives flowers as well as a e-hug Thank you!! Now on with the story!

Part 1- The Assignment and The Agreement.

'Two days till Christmas break. Just keep telling yourself that.' Thought Head Boy and Gryffindor Quidditch caption, Harry Potter, while he sat waiting for Hermione, Head girl (no surprise there. lol), to come down so they could go do rounds.

Suddenly, there was a crash out of nowhere and a scream of pain as well as hurt and terror. Harry ran towards the stairs leading to the Head Girls room.

When Harry got to the bottom of the stairs, Hermione tumbled down the stairs. Quickly Harry's seeker reflexes kicked in and he caught Hermione in his arms. "Wow, 'Mione, you got to be careful!" Harry said as he put Hermione down on the couch.

Hermione just sat there. "Harry, what's with Mione?" "I had to give you a nickname. Why don't you like it?" said Harry.

Hermione started to laugh. "No Harry I love it. It's just the only other person who calls me that is my best muggle friend Melody."

"Really? I didn't know that. If I did, I would have started calling you that earlier." Hermione replied, "Yea. Let's go. Sorry for taking so long." Harry smiled and replied as they started to walk out the Head common room, "Its okay. What caused you to fall down?"

Hermione looked at Harry and said, "I fell over my stupid cat!" Harry laughed and said, "Since when is Crookshanks a stupid cat?" Hermione smiled and simply replied, "Since now." Harry and Hermione started to laugh.

Once they stopped laughing (Believe me. It took a while), they were just about the head back, and they heard noises in the infamous Astronomy Tower. Hermione said, "Just one night! Just one night I asked for. One night where we don't have to stop some idiotic couple, who stupidly uses the tower, and thinks they can get away with it."

When they got there, Ginny Weasely walked out! "HARRY! HERMIONE!" Screamed Ginny when she saw the two standing there looking at her. "Hello, Guinevere. I thought you new better. What are you doing out this late and with who may I ask?" Said Hermione with a look of disappointment on her face.

Just as she said the last part, Draco Malfoy came walking out. He saw Harry and Hermione and said, "Shit!" Harry and Hermione were in shock. Hermione quickly shouted, "20 points from Syltherin and then 20 points from Gryffindor. Now go back to your dormitories now!"

Draco practically ran off scared of what they would do to him if he were to stay there. As he ran he shouted. "Dammit Potter, Granger! Bye Ginny, love!" Ginny, on the other hand, looked at Hermione and said, "Please don't tell Ron. Please, if he finds out, only Merlin knows what he'll do!"

Hermione's expression went from shock to understanding. "Alright, Ginny." Ginny squealed and ran off.

Harry and Hermione started back off towards their common room. When walking there, Harry asked, "Why not tell Ron?" Hermione stopped and looked at Harry, "You know as well as me that Ron would kill them both. You can ask such stupid questions, Harry!"

"I know I can. I was just joking." Harry replied as he laughed at Hermione's expression of annoyance. "Well let's go." Harry grabbed Hermione's hand and walked off towards the Head Boy/Girl common room in a comfortable silence.

When they got there, Hermione sighed and said, "I'm going to bed. Good night Harry." Harry kissed Hermione on the cheek, which made Hermione blush. "Me too. 'Night Mione." Hermione walked up the stairs toward her room with a smile Harry couldn't see. Harry smiled at Hermione's retreating form and then when he couldn't see her anymore, he turned and walked to his own room.

The next day, being the last day before Christmas break, everyone was tired and waiting for the classes to end, the 7th years Gryffindor students who had NEWTS Potions, (Harry and Hermione being two of them) had double potions. Ron, Harry, and Hermione were walking to their last class (which is Care of Magic Creatures and Harry was extremely happy). Hagrid, when they got there, had a large smile on his face.

"Gather 'round now! I 'ave somethin' to tell ya!" Said Hagrid. Everyone watched as Hagrid pulled out baskets and paired up people. "Ron and Lavender, and finally, Harry and Hermione." He handed a basket to Lav and one to Hermione. "Don't open the baskets 'ill I say. We'll 'e takin' care of creatures over Christmas break. The creatures are called nymphs. Nymphs are creatures that take features from people around 'em. In this case, they're take the features from the two people actin' like 'em paren's."

"Now open the baskets. Once you do you'll name 'em, then one of ya come up here and get a certificate for 'em. Class ya have to treat 'em like real babies. That means ya have to feed 'em, dress 'em, and everthin' else." Harry and Hermione did as they were told.

When Hermione opened the basket, she gasped. It was amazing. Inside appeared as a baby girl. She had middle length wavy/curly raven colored hair. She also had dark brown highlight, but they were light enough to see in her raven hair. She looked to be around the age of 6 months, judging her height. Her skin was a nice tan color. Her skin color was the prefect mixture between Harry's and Hermione's skin tones. Her skin was not too dark, but not too light. It was a nice fair color. If you were to make a color scale of skin tones, hers would be in the middle. Her skin was the color of caramel.

"She's beautiful," said Hermione. Harry agreed and smiled as he saw Hermione's expression. Anyone could tell she was beyond happy. "I always wanted to be a mother because my mother is the best. She's done so much for my family. I want to return the favor." said Hermione. She turned her head to look at Harry.

"What should her name be?" asked Hermione. Harry smiled and wondered. After a few minutes, Harry picked a name. "How about Harmony? (AN: I no most of you would think its Lily but I want something different for her first name. Okay?) Hermione laughed and smiled. "I love it! Harmony Lily Potter (AN: There is the Lily, okay?)." Harry smiled and hugged Hermione. He let go and went to the certificate for them.

Harry ended up in the back on the line. Hagrid, when Harry got to him, was beaming. "So Harry, it is a girl or a boy? What's its name?" asked Hagrid. "It is a girl. And HER name is Harmony Lily Potter." Harry smiled and said, "'Bye Hagrid." "Bye Harry." replied Hagrid and he gave Harry the certificate.

Harry walked over to Hermione. They started off to their common room together as Hagrid dismissed the class. They walked as they watched Harmony sleep. When they got there, Harry said, "I'll fill out the certificate if you watch Harmony." Hermione agreed. Harry pulled out the certificate and filled it out. Hermione sat on the couch in front of the fire.

Just as Harry finished (it seemed like what happened next was timed), Hermione said, "Harry, Harmony is awake, come look at Harmony's eyes. They are elegant, exquisite even." Harry got up and walked to the couch. Harry took a spot next to Hermione and looked at Harmony as she looked back at the two of them with wide, sparkling eyes. Harmony's eyes were emerald with chocolate brown sparks in her eyes. Mixed in with the emerald and chocolate brown was gold sparkles.

Harry looked at Hermione. Hermione looked back at him. "Her eyes are lovely. She is a beautiful baby... I mean nymph. Can I hold her?" asked Harry.

Hermione laughed as she handed Harmony to Harry. "Of course you can, silly. Just be careful of her head. It is really delicate."

"Hello, Harmony. I am going to be your daddy for right now and this is going to be your mommy for now," said Harry, "we are going to take care of you! Yes we are."

Hermione watched Harry tickled Harmony, which made her laugh. Her laugh was Hermione's laugh. Hermione, while watching Harry and Harmony, remember something. "Oh no. Harry we have a problem."

"About where Harmony will sleep? That's not a problem. We'll take turns letting her sleep in each over our rooms." Said Harry as he picked up Harmony, positioned her as though she was sitting on a broom (one of his arms plays as the broom), and spun her as though she was flying.

Hermione smiled as she watched Harry do this. 'He'll make a great father some day. Any woman and child would be luck to have him. I just wish... NO! DON'T THINK THAT! HAVE TO STAY WITH THE PROBLEM!' though Hermione.

Hermione said, "Harry I promised my family, I that I would come home for Christmas." Harry stopped twirling Harmony around and looked at Hermione. "Ummmm... I have an idea! Watch Harmony. I'll be back later!" Replied Harry as he handed over Harmony to Hermione and ran out of their common room.

Hermione looked at Harmony and noticed she had teary eyes. Hermione thought she was hungry so she gave her a bottle of milk. After the bottle of milk, Harmony looked as if she was about to fall asleep. Hermione brought Harmony to her room and gave her a bath than changing her.

After she did this, Hermione took Harmony to the common room. Hermione decided to sing Harmony a lullaby to help her fall asleep. She settled on the one her mother used to sing to her when she was a baby. Hermione, while walking around, started to sing in her what can only be described as a living angel voice:

Lullaby and good night, with roses bedight
With lilies o'er spread is baby's wee bed

Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed

Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight
Bright angels beside my darling abide
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast.

When she noticed Harmony was asleep, she sat on the couch and just hummed the lullaby. Slowly she felt hers eyes drift closed. Until, that is, she finally fell asleep.

That's the way Harry found them. Asleep together on the couch. Harry looked at Hermione. 'Wow. That's a pretty site. Hermione and Harmony sleeping. How cute! Hermione will make a great mother. Well I should wake Hermione. Even though I really don't want to.' Harry thought as he walked up to Hermione.

He gently shook Hermione awake. "'Mione, I have a solution to our little problem." Hermione yawed and said, "what is it, Harry?" "I told McGonagall I am going to go with you for Christmas break. So I wouldn't be staying at Hogwarts for the break. Is that okay? Will your parents mind? Cause if they will I'll stay and take care of Harmony by myself." Replied Harry uncertainly.

Hermione smiled and said, "Of course its okay. My parents shouldn't mind that much if at all. Now you go pack. I'm already packed so I am going to bed. I'll take Harmony tonight. Good night Harry." Hermione kissed him on the cheek.

"Good night 'Mione. 'Night Harmony." Harry replied. He kissed Hermione on the cheek. Then he kissed Harmony on the head.

While Harry was packing, he thought, 'what if the people don't like me there? What if Hermione's parents hate me? Maybe this wasn't a good idea.' Harry gulped

The next day, Harry and Hermione, as well as Harmony, were sitting in the Head Boy/Girl compartment on the Hogwarts Express.

Hermione was reading Harmony the book called Goodnight Moon. Harry was looking out the window thinking.

After a while, Harry looked away from the window and at Hermione and Harmony. They were sleeping. Harry just smiled and pulled out 'Quidittich Throughout the Ages' to read.

About three hours, Harry put the book down. Harry walked over to Hermione. "'Mione, it is time to wake up. We are here." "Harry, I don't want to um... I don't want to get up." "Mione, you have too," said Harry as he picked up his stuff. "Alright." Hermione got her stuff and picked up a still sleeping Harmony.

Once they went through the barrier, Hermione spotted her parents and gave Harmony to Harry. "Wait here for a minute." She said. Hermione ran to her parents. She talked to them for about five minutes Hermione's mother smiled and her father got a look of alert on his face. Hermione turned and waved for Harry to come. 'Well here goes nothing,' thought Harry.

As he started to walk, Harmony woke up, she scream for a minute, and then looked at Harry as Harry looked back. And as if she could read his thoughts, her eyes told him that it would be okay and the she giggled. Harry suddenly gained more confidence and started to walk towards Hermione and her family.

AN: The next chapter will be up soon! REVIEWING IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL! PLEASE REVIEW! AND NO FLAMES PLEASE!