DISCLAIMER: JK Rawlings Owns Everything about Harry Potter except my characters and my plot.
Summary: This was originally supposed to be a 5th Year book so now it is going to be an AU story. Harry loses what family he has left and reunites with his godmother, who happens to be Hermione's biological parents. Ron is no longer part of the trio but Virginia joins the trio. H/Hr all the way, some Fluff, Ginny/Dean.
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A/N:
Dear readers,
I apologize for not updating sooner but I have been still recovering from major surgery from the beginning of May. I also had to redo this chapter after my Laptop crashed and I lost the original one. Thank you for returning and reading.
Alex
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When Sikandar came back to the limo Fawkes shows up with a letter.
"Thank you Fawkes. Let us see what Albus has to say," said Harry.
Harry it seems had recovered from what happened on the platform and had Hermione resting her head on his shoulder.
Dear Harry,
I am aware that you are now wondering where you will be staying for the rest of the summer and from now on. If you remember, the cottage that you were attacked in was not the primary Potter residence in Godric Hollow. The Potter Castle is still standing and has been readied for your use now. You, Hermione, the Grangers, and the Durrani's are to stay at the castle if you decide to for there is enough protection around it to defend you all. I have sent Dobby and Winky to take care of the house elves at the castle and they have informed me that the castle is ready for you. You may take the Potter express that leaves off platform 9 at 6pm for Godric Hollow. I will meet you at Hogsmede when the train makes its stop there.
Till Then,
Albus Dumbledor
Harry was shocked by this and gave the letter to Sikndar to read. Meanwhile he told the driver to return to Kings Crossing. Hermione looked at Harry worriedly as to why they were going back to Kings Crossing.
Harry saw this and answered her unanswered question, "Hermione Albus has gotten Potter Castle at Godric Hollow ready for us to live there. There is enough protection around the castle to keep us safe. The Potter express leaves for Godric hollow in about an hour."
Hermione smiled and nodded. The Grangers also smiled and said they would not be able to stay the whole summer because of their practice but they would come from time to time to see them. Sikandar and Sarah both said that they were going to be living there anyway in the near future so it was best to do so now.
"Oh Hermione, Harry, Virginia wants to come over for the entire summer. Her dad says it is ok with him. She says that she doesn't want to be near Ron after what happened. I told them we would owl them once we are settled," said Sikandar.
Harry and Hermione looked at each other and then did some thinking.
~I don't have any problems with that. I wonder what Harry thinks about it.~
~I don't mind either.~
Hermione said out loud, "Harry did we just talk telepathically?"
Harry nodded.
Sikandar and Sarah looked at each other and then at the two teens. They knew it was happening again. Sikandar whispered to Sarah, "they are definitely meant for each other."
Harry heard them and looked at them with his head tilted to the side and a wide grin, "I see you two have had us pegged. Honestly I really love your daughter. But I also respected her feelings enough to sacrifice my love if she loved Ron more. That was the major cause of our fight on the train home. Ron and I had just changed into our Civi's (Civilian Clothes in military or my term for muggle clothes) and were waiting for Hermione and Ginny to change into theirs. Ron had finally told me that he had strong feelings for Hermione and was scared and afraid of telling her this. I first went into shock and realized that maybe over the time since we were kids we were really not meant to be together so I decided to put my feelings for Hermione aside and tell Ron to go and tell her how he feels about her instead of waiting till it was too late. He did just that happily only to come back really mad at me for no reason. Hermione came in crying also and I knew that things didn't go too well. I asked him what was going on and he just walked out. After making sure that Hermione was comfortable, I went after Ron who had actually moved to his brothers compartment and asked him what had happened. He got all huffed up and started to explain what had happened and then told me that I had just told him to do so so he can make a full of himself and embarrass himself. Hermione had basically told him that she had only felt that a love like a brother and sister would feel and not as a couple. She also told him that she had no feelings for Victor Krum after he asked if it was Krum and she said no. After that he realized it was me. We had a little discussion and he realized that I would have put my feeling aside for Hermione's happiness. That was when Fawkes showed up with the letter from Albus about the Dursleys death. I broke down after that and Hermione read the letter and hugged me tightly for support. Ron had read the letter and then became jealous. I had t finally tell him that I was going to live with you and Sarah because of Sarah being my godmother and a witch. He was dumbfounded and really wasn't listening afterwards. You have to ask Ginny what happened next but I heard through the compartment wall that he was blaming me for their deaths and Cedric's. That is why I was weak when I got through the barrier."
Sikandar was shocked to say the least. Sarah was just stunned at what was happening between the trio. They finally pulled up to Kings Crossing. Harry woke Hermione up and they got out of the limo. Since Harry and Hermione's trunks were already shrunk in their pockets they just had to carry their pets. They arrived at platform 9 and the sign on the train said Potter Express and below it said Hogsmede and Godric Hollow. They got on the train and were greeted by the conductor.
"Good evening, ticket please," asked the conductor.
Harry came up to the conductor and said, "Evening sir. My name is Harry James Potter and this is my family Sarah and Sikandar Durrani and their daughter Hermione. We are headed home."
After a quick flick to Harry's forehead, the conductor spoke up, "Mr. Potter it is a great honor to have you back with us. We were so sad when your parents were lost those many years ago. Of course you don't need tickets. Your private car is to the right I hope you enjoy your journey."
Harry thanked the conductor and they went into the front compartment
Just then their sanctuary was invaded by none other then Lucious Malfoy and his family. Malfoy, Sr. began talking, "This is a private car and you are not allowed in here. I suggest you leave."
Harry stood up and turned to look at the Malfoys, "Mr. Malfoy, yes this is a private car and you are the ones not welcome in here. This is the owner compartment and since I am a Potter, I rightfully own the train and the company that runs it. I suggest you leave at once."
Malfoy was not happy to be pushed out of the VIP coach, "Now see here. I paid for first class accommodation on this train and I expect it."
Harry looked at him, "Mr. Malfoy let me see your tickets."
Harry took the tickets from Mr. Malfoy and looked at them. "Mr. Malfoy according to this you are assigned to Compartment 2 which is behind us and suite 1. I would suggest you take your place in the compartment. That is where you paid to be in and not here. Good day Mr. Malfoy."
Lucious was fuming but had no way of defending his position since his tickets did say that compartment. They left in a huff and Harry smiled and sat down.
Hermione was pleasantly surprised about Harry's demeanor about the confrontation, "Harry, you handled that real well. If I was Ron, there would have been a fight by now."
Harry nodded, "Thanks Hermione. You are right about Ron's temper. Anyway I don't think that's the last we see of him. Anyway we should be pulling into Hogsmede station. I believe that was their destination according to their ticket."
True to Harry's word, the train pulled to a stop at Hogsmede station. To muggles it looked like they were just stopping to change tracks for the final leg of the journey. The station to them looks like a ghost town.
Finally the Potter express started off for Godric Hollow. The rest of the ride to Godric Hollow was uneventful. When the train was close to Godric Hollow they got their first look in a long time at Potter Castle. Harry gasped at its beauty. So did Hermione. When the train pulled into the train station, they found out the the station was just outside the main gates to the castle.
After gathering their things, Hermione and Harry led the group of adults to the main gates. Before they got to the gates, they were intercepted by a muggle policeman.
"Good evening everyone, my name is Leftenaunt (sp?) Andrews, of the Godric Hollow Police Department. I can see you are heading to the Potter Castle. There is no one living there at this time so if you have a reason to be approaching the castle other then for sight seeing I must ask you to leave."
"Leftenaunt, my name is Harry James Potter, here is my ID. I am rightfully taking possession of my family castle. My father left it to me before his death and until now I had no real need for a big castle. Now I have no living relatives and my godmother lives in the US normally so I need to take possession of my family property," said Harry calmly while handing him his Muggle ID.
Andrews called in the Id number and it was confirmed so he handed it back to Harry, "Welcome back to Godric Hollow Mr. Potter. I was around when your parents died. It was a sad day for all. I hope you enjoy your stay here at the Hollow and have a nice day."
With that the policeman went back on to his patrol. Hermione and Harry walked to the front gates of the Castle. Harry took out his wand and pointed it to the Gate and states, "I, Harry James Potter request the gates to be opened to Potter Castle!"
The gate opened and a voice stated, "Welcome back Master Potter."
Harry made sure everyone entered the gates before closing the gate. After giving the gate instructions to inform him of anyone requesting entrance to the gate, he led the group up to the castle. They were met by Dobby and Winky at the main doors.
"Mister Harry Potter has finally returned home. Welcome home Harry Potter. Master Dumbledore has assigned us to lead the house elves while you are here Master Potter. Dinner is ready if you all would follow us to the dining hall," said Dobby.
The dining hall was near he entrance hall to the castle. Harry was discussing the layout and came up with the same thought, "Hermione, I wonder if they had actually put the dining hall near the entrance so that they can keep the non-family people from entering the main living areas."
Hermione nodded, "Very thoughtful idea. I think you maybe correct on the idea. I would think that maybe things could get very interesting around here. I know in the old days in the castles they always had a parlor or something like that to dance in it must be over there. I hope there is something like the marauders map here like in Hogwarts."
Harry nodded.
Just then they entered the dining hall and took their seats that had their names on it. Harry and Hermione were sitting at the head of the table with Sikandar sitting at the opposite side of Hermione. Albus chose that time to show up and Harry offered him to sit down and join them. He gladly took a seat next to David Granger.
During dinner Albus decided to bring up what he was thinking about happening this summer, "Harry, Hermione both of you were the top of your year last year. I was wondering if you would be willing to take your OWLs this summer. It would give us a chance to move you up to 6th year like you are capable of doing."
Harry and Hermione looked at each other and nodded. Harry spoke up, "Professor Dumbledore, Hermione and I would be honored to be able to do so. We would be willing to start studying for the exams and maybe take the exams by the end of July or the beginning of August. Hermione and I discussed this on the train ride here from Hogsmede earlier."
Professor Dumbledore smiled and gave Harry and Hermione a list of books they would need to study for their OWLs. It was decided to contact Ginny and make plans to meet her at the Leaky Cauldron the next morning at 10am. Albus had one other announcement to make, "Harry, Hermione you will also be the prefects of Gryffindor next term. I have the pleasure of letting you know that Ms. Weasley has been moved up to 5th year this year and she will be a prefect also. Sadly, Ron has not qualified to be a prefect and no other male has been qualified. So there will be an odd number of prefects this year."
After dinner, Albus bid them good night and went back to Hogwarts while Hermione wrote a letter to Ginny on the time and place to meet them to join them. After sending off the letter with Hedwig, they all went to bed. Hermione and Harry had decided to share a room, which wasn't a surprise to her parents since they used to do that when they were kids. Her parents believed that Harry and Hermione wouldn't go further then kissing each other for now so they had no problems.
The next morning everyone got up and got ready. Harry and Hermione decided to take a shower together (A/N: Hence why I have it PG-13) and were ready quickly. They were going to catch the 8:00 Potter express to London Kings Crossing and then go to Leaky Cauldron from there using floo. They didn't trust long distance flooing.
This time the train ride was uneventful. They didn't run into the Malfoys or anybody else. Once they got to Kings Crossing Platform 9 they got off the train and went onto Platform 9 ¾ to floo to the Leaky Cauldron.
Ginny was waiting for them with tears in her eyes. Harry and Hermione rushed to her and hugged her. Harry stepped back and arms length and kneeled on the floor and asked her, "Ginny, what is wrong? Did something happen to your family?"
Ginny shook her head and said, "Everyone is ok. I am crying because of what my brother said to me when he got the letter from Dumbledore about being removed as prefect candidate for not making an good example for the younger students by fighting with a fellow classmate who had just found out he had lost the last living relatives. It got worse when he saw my letter saying that I was being moved up a year and made prefect and so did you two. And it got worse when I told him that I was spending the summer with you instead of him. Let's just say that come September 1st, either Ron's attitude changes or he will lose his family and friends. Oh and he called me a couple of nasty things and called both of you a few choice word I wont repeat."
Hermione spoke up about this, "Ginny, Ron had no right to say those things to you. You are a prefect this year and will have a separate prefect room from the other students. If you need me or Harry to help you with anything including Ron let us know. Why don't we go and get our supplies. Then we can relax and get some ice cream and head home."
Harry said some more to Ginny, "Ginny, you are welcome to stay at my place for as long as you want. I agree with Hermione, Ron is a real prat. Let's hope he comes to his senses, but I am not counting on it anytime soon."
Ginny smiled and said, "Thank you I may take you up on that offer. Anyway let's go and get our books and stuff."
Sikandar and Sarah looked at the kids and smiled on how Harry and Hermione were helping their friend out. They followed the kids out to the back of the pub and Ginny was given the honor of opening up the entrance. Upon entering Diagon Alley they headed directly for Gringots. After getting money out of their vaults they headed into the shopping areas and started getting their stuff. First stop was Flourish and Botts.
Both Harry and Hermione spent a while getting some prepatory OWLs books and some other books. Harry decided that he would get a Hogwarts, a History book. After paying for their books they went on to Madame Malkins for everyday robes, school uniforms, and dress robes. After getting those they went to the stationary shop for parchment, Eyelops Owl Emporium for some Owl treats. And then finally they stopped and got their potion supplies. After they were done shopping they went and got some ice cream.
While eating Ice Cream, Harry got an owl. Harry opened up the letter and passed out.
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(A/N: I know this is a cliffy…*grins evily*)
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