The Adventure in Diagon Alley

Early the next morning, Dobby popped into the room of requirement to wake the three students. He quickly noticed that Hermione was wearing nothing but panties while using Harry as a pillow.

Dobby quietly shook Hermione awake, "Miss. Grangy, Harry Potter sir. Miss Ginny and Mr Ron are hunting for you and Miss. Grangy."

Hermione sat up and Dobby spun quickly around so he didn't see her naked. Harry asked, "You didn't see anything and you didn't tell them where we are?"

"No, Harry Potter sir. I didn't see a thing and didn't say anything. Dobby takes care of Harry Potter and Miss Grangy."

Harry smiled at Dobby, "Thank you Dobby, would you hand me my Quidditch shirt so Hermione can put it on before Neville wakes up and sees her."

Dobby handed Harry his shirt without looking, and Harry smiled gratefully, "I want to say thank you, Dobby for taking care of me, Hermione, and Neville."

Hermione slipped on Harry's shirt, and leaned over and kissed Harry. She smiled at him, "Good morning Harry, my love."

"Good morning Hermione, sleep well?" Hermione nodded as she climbed out of their bed to wake Neville.

"Like a baby."

Harry was looking at Dobby with a smile seeing him smiling from ear to pointy ear.

Dobby was so excited he was shaking, "Dobby loves to take care of Harry Potter sir. Dobby hopes Harry Potter will take Dobby to his mansion."

"Dobby, when I decide where Hermione and I will be living, I will make you the boss. You will run my whole house."

Dobby looked at Harry and then to Hermione, "Does that mean Miss Grangy is marrying Harry Potter sir? And I run your house after that?"

Hermione stopped and walked over to Dobby she knelt down, "Yes, my wonderful friend, Harry and I will be getting married, but you must not tell anyone about our wedding just yet and you will run our house for us. We can't think of a sweeter elf to do so."

Hemione kissed the top of Dobby's little head with a smile. Dobby made a high-pitched squeal and began bouncing around the room with the news that he would be in charge of the Potter house, Harry is marrying Hermione and that Hermione gave Dobby a kiss on his head.

Hermione smiled even brighter when she was how happy they made Dobby, but laughed as Neville groaned, "Dobby, quiet down would you, I still want to sleep."

Hermione laughed and said to a sleepy Neville, "Neville come on it's time to get up we have a lot to do and we don't want to be seen leaving."

Dobby nodded to Harry, "Dobby make you proud of Dobby."

After getting a sleepy Neville out of bed, the three Gryffindor's sat down and ate breakfast. They discussed how the best way to get to Diagon Alley when an owl came flying into the room.

Hermione looked at Harry as he took the parchment from the owl and petted it, saying thank you and handing it a bit of his toast. The owl hooted with happiness took a few bites and flew off.

Harry read the parchment, "It's from Madstack. He said he wants us to stop by Gringotts as soon as we get to Diagon Alley. He will allow entry for us early."

Hermione looked at Neville and Harry, "Who wants a shower first?"

"I'll go so you can have some alone time with each other."

Harry smiled at Neville, "Thanks, Neville we will see if the room can give us another bathroom."

As Harry said that he wanted another bathroom, a door appeared next to Neville's bed.

"I guess one more bathroom would be nice," Hermione laughed as her wish was granted as a third bathroom popped into the wall, "I guess we all can take a shower now, but I was hoping that Harry would wash my back again."

"Um, ok 'Mione."

Hermione took Harry's hand and led him to the shower. Once the hot water started, Hermione stripped down in front of Harry, "You coming in or not."

Harry blushed, still slightly shy about being around Hermione while she was naked, even though they were engaged.

Hermione stripped Harry and pulled him into the hot water. "Um, Hermione what are..."

"Harry, just shut up and wash my back," She ordered and Harry obeyed. As he washed her back, he began kissing her neck, causing her to moan.

"If you carry on, the vow of waiting for our wedding night is going out the window."

Harry slid his hand up her chest, making her moan his name. However, as Harry became more excited, he decided to stop what he was doing.

"Harry love, why did you stop?"

"I just don't want to break our vow. I do want to make love to you but I also want to wait."

Hermione nodded, "I understand. I do want to wait for that night but I love the way you touch me; it feels like we have a deeper connection with each other. Let me wash you."

Harry smiled softly, "Thanks, love. I forgot to mention, I still need to get my hair cut."

"Maybe a slight trim, you look really distinguished with it pulled back. It suits you."

Harry chuckled, "Okay, but that means you have to keep yours. You look gorgeous with long hair."

"Thanks, Harry, but I do need it thinned as it's incredibly heavy."

After that, they lapsed into silence and finished up in the shower. As Harry got dressed, Hermione took her potion before joining Harry in the main room to wait for Neville. Within ten minutes, Neville was out of his bathroom, ready to go. The fireplace instantly roared to life and a small pot of powder appeared, containing just enough for the three of them.

"I guess we are going by Floo, then," Harry laughed, shaking his head at his stupidity. He sometimes forgot that the room had no limits. He wrapped his arm around Hermione's waist and took a handful of powder to throw in the fireplace.

He clearly said the name of their destination, and they were instantly whisked away, arriving at Gringotts in a matter of seconds. They stepped out of the fireplace, and they noticed that Madstack was already there, waiting for them to arrive.

A moment later, Neville stepped out. Harry shook Madstack's hand in greeting, "Thank you for welcoming us back, Madstack. Let me introduce you to Neville Longbottom, the boy I was supposed to grow up with. Neville, this is Madstack, the president of Gringotts."

Neville bowed before holding out his hand, "It is a pleasure to meet you, sir."

Madstack was once again shocked that a normal wizard had held his hand out to a Goblin, and found himself stumbling over his words, "I… It's my pleasure to have you and Lady Potter here, and I can see that Mr Longbottom has the same manners you do."

Madstack shook Neville's hand as he spoke, "We suspect that you may have a block on your magic, and due to the situation, we have kept the bank closed until we test you for all of your safety. Does that sound agreeable, Mr Longbottom?"

"Please, Mr Madstack, it's just Neville. And yes, that sounds good to me."

Madstack smiled at Nevile, "Very well, but you must extend the same courtesy; you may call me Madstack like your brother and Lady Potter does. Now, if you three would follow me, we chan check to see if Nevile has a block on his magic."

The three of them walked into the same room as they were in yesterday. This time, the lady goblin healer was already there waiting for them along with a bowl, quill, parchment and the potion they used yesterday. Harry and Hermione noticed Neville looking a bit worried, "Don't worry about the bowl just yet, Neville. I think they want to see your family tree."

"Gee, thanks, Harry, but I already do know my family tree."

Madstack heard this, "Neville, have a seat and we will see about the magic block. You may know your family tree, but if there is a block and we get rid of it. Then we will need to do another family tree for you as it could open up something that was missed."

Neville sat down next to the little goblin healer and she scanned Neville. As she finished the scan she turned to Madstack and nodded. Then she turned to Neville. "You do have a block on your magic and it has the same magical signature as Lord and Lady Potter. It looks younger than Lord Potter's. I would have to say maybe by a year or two."

Somehow, Harry and Hermione were not surprised to hear that Neville had a block on his magic or the fact that it was placed on there by the same person that put their blocks on them. The little goblin healer started to move her hand over Neville. A few minutes later a gold glow started to form around Neville and then the group felt a gust of wind.

The little healer stepped back with a smile, "You should feel a difference in your magic now. I would give it a few hours for it to settle down and it may be a few days before it feels natural to you. I would recommend that you three do not do any hard magic for a week and let your magic refill."

Harry, Hermione and Neville said thank you to the little goblin healer for all she had done. The goblin healer blushed a bit with a smile and bowed to Harry, Hermione and Neville. As she cut Neville's hand, Madstack came in, carrying two small galleon bags.

"Harry, I took the liberty of bringing you some galleons from you vault for when you and the misses are in Diagon Alley. This way you don't have to worry about the mad rush of people here this morning."

Neither Neville, Harry, or Hermione noticed that Neville's family tree was finished.

Madstack looked over Neville's parchment. He looked up at Neville, "It seems, Neville, that your family tree has missed a few names. I will send your grandmother a new copy for her to look over, and we will send you one in a few days. I would like to have my king look at this as well. Harry, there is one name on yours we will be discussing later after the will reading of your Godfather, Sirius Black. Hemione, don't be too alarmed today. I can't tell you or Harry why, but it will be a day you're going to remember for the rest of your life. Now please hurry along as Madam Malkin is waiting for you to be fitted for new robes. She knows your coming."

Madstack walked them out of the bank an hour later and reminded them to be back for one o'clock.

Harry took Hermione's hand, and lead her down the steps of the bank. They checked the time and realised it was only just hitting 8 am. Diagon Alley was starting to fill with witches and wizards going about their daily business. Any of the stores that had closed during the war had already re-opened, which meant that everyone was out and about to get everything they had run out of during that time.

The trio were having a tough time getting through the crowds on their way to Madam Malkins. They were stopped multiple times by wizards and witches as they wanted to thank Harry for getting rid of Voldemort, and most also wanted to shake hands.

There were a few who did want an autograph or a photo with the three, and they were happy to do it for the children. However, it did get tiring and they did just want to get everything done before the will reading.

"Harry, Hermione, Neville? What are you doing here?" Boomed a loud voice that Harry recognised immediately. Hagrid was walking up the street with people parting like the red sea to move out of his way.

"Hagrid! We were on our way to get new robes and look around before we had to return to Gringotts for Sirius's will reading," Hermione explained.

Hagrid beamed at the trio with his beady black eyes, bushy beard, and mangled hair, "Oh, well if you need any help just let me know."

Hermione looked up at Hagrid, "Hagrid, did Dumbledore send you to spy on us?"

"Er, um... Can't tell ya that."

Hermione looked at Hagrid a bit more, "Hagrid, come on now, you're our friend and we won't say a word to anyone."

Hagrid beamed at Hermione, "Ok, I can't get anythin' past you, Hermione. He did send me. But if you ask me, Dumbledore is not acting right. I'm worried. I like the professor, but now I don't even know if I can trust his judgment."

"I wouldn't worry too much Hagrid he'll be alright."

"Thanks, Hermione, listen I have to get going I have to find flesh eatin' slug repellent for the school cabbages. They're eatin' them up again."

"Okay, Hagrid see you back at the school."

Hermione, Harry, and Neville started to walk to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions with no more interruptions.

As they stepped in they heard as the doorbell chimed, "Well it's about time Lord Potter, I thought you had gotten lost with Miss. Granger and Mr Longbottom."

"Sorry about that we were trying to get here as quietly as we could but we were stopped by a lot of people and then our friend Hagrid."

"Oh, I see. Now let see new robes. Step up on the platform dears and I'll get to work straight away. Is this just for you three?"

Harry smiled at the small witch, "Um, yes please for me, Hermione, and for Neville if you would please."

"Harry, if you want, you and Hermione should have your family crest on your robes. Since Malfoy's father almost died he stepped down and I am sure Malfoy will be having his family crest on his robes," Neville suggested.

Madam Malkin nodded, "I have already had order from him."

Harry nodded, "Madam Malkin, may I ask you a question?"

"Of Course, Lord Potter."

"If you knew I should have my family crest on my robes, then why didn't you tell me all this time when I was here getting my new robes?"

Madam Malkin sat down in a chair, "To be honest with you, Lord Potter, you weren't wearing your family ring and you didn't tell me your Lord Potter. I thought you hadn't taken over your title yet, I am sorry."

Harry smiled at the little witch seeing that she didn't really know, "There is nothing to be sorry for, you didn't know. I didn't even know I was Lord Potter and Lord Gryffindor until yesterday."

"Is there a way we can have my robes and Hermione's have the same thing?"

"Yes, but I want you to know that putting both of them on or even just one on, it's like your telling everyone that Miss. Granger is under your protection. It's more or less telling them that you are getting married, and I do have a patch that has both Gryffindor and the Potter crests combined. It has been in existence since the two lines joined."

"Good that perfect, can you keep a secret?"

"Of course, Lord Potter is it important?"

"Actually, it is very important that this is kept secret for a while. The reason why I want Hermione to wear my crest is, we are getting married."

Madam Malkin looked at Harry and then at Hermione. Hermione shook her head yes as she shook her left hand and showed her, her engagement ring, "He asked me yesterday and I said yes. I couldn't be more in love with Harry but when he proposed I knew only one thing. I want a family with this sweet man and so, I gave him an honest yes."

"Oh, Harry! And you have given her your mother's ring. She would be so happy. Congratulations to the both of you. As an early wedding present, I have three gifts. One is your robes will not be paid for I will do that myself. Two, Hermione... Oh, forgive me, Lady Potter, your wedding robes are on me as well, and three if you need anything I won't charge you. This shop is at your call anytime. Neville, don't worry about money either, your robes are on me today this is a very special day. I won't say a word."

Hermione could not believe her ears, she walked up and gave the witch a big hug and said thank you.

Harry smiled, "How soon can our robes be ready?"

"I will have them to you in an hour."

Harry stepped off the platform, "We will see you in an hour then. Um… let's make that a few hours."

Harry, Hermione, and Neville were escorted out of the shop with a few tears and a wave. Harry knew that if it wasn't for Neville, he would not have known to put his family crest on his and Hermione robes.

Hermione turned to Harry, "Where should we go next? It's too early for lunch and we just had breakfast."

Neville looked around, he knew where he wanted to go. He wanted a new wand but didn't say anything. He knew his gran would be mad at him for spending his pocket money.

Harry watched Neville looking over at Ollivander's and realized Neville needed a new wand. Hermione looked around, "I wonder if the twins are involved."

Harry nodded, "I want to talk with the twins, but first I want to get Neville a few things to make up for all the birthday's I have missed not growing up together and will never miss them again. Come on Neville I know just the things. We're going to get you a new wand and not the wand that picked your dad."

Neville shook his head no, "Harry no, I can't take something like that from you and Hermione."

"Oh, yes you can, and you will. This is for all the birthdays I have missed. It would mean a lot to me, and as your brother, I suggest you just shut up about it or Hermione will use Petrificus Totalus on you and we'll carry you there if we have too."

The three of them started to laugh. Neville nodded as he knew he could not win the argument with Harry. They all walked into Ollivander's, and the man seemed very surprised to see the young Gryffindors.

"Hello, Mr Potter, Miss. Granger and Mr Longbottom. What can I do for you this fine morning?"

Hermione smiled, "Good morning Mr Ollivander. We can because we wanted to get Neville here a new wand for all the birthdays we have missed over the years."

"Ah, I see. Well, let me see what I can do."

Mr Ollivander went into the back and pulled several wand boxes from the shelf. He came back with several wands in his hands. It took a few tries, but Neville found the right one. Mr Ollivander was surprised when Neville took such a powerful wand. From what he heard about the young man, he was just a step above a squab. But the wand that chose him was an ebony wood with dragon heartstring. Such a wand would usually go to a very strong wizard like Harry Potter.

Mr Ollivander excepted five galleons from Harry Potter for the wand. He watched the three of them after being bowed out of the shop and noticed, to his surprise, Harry was wearing his family ring and that Hermione was wearing Lily's diamond engagement ring on her left hand.

"Lord Potter," Mr Ollivander said catching up to them whispering. "Sorry to stop you. but I just want to say congratulations."

Hermione looked at Harry and then realized what he meant after looking down at their hands, "Thank you, Mr Ollivander I can't wait to be married to Harry, but please don't say a word as it will be fast enough when people see it. We want to keep it quiet as long as we can for the time being."

Mr Ollivander stepped closer to Harry and Hermione "Lady Potter, my lips are sealed. Congratulations on your engagement, Lily will be so happy for you. I think she always wanted you to have that."

Hermione gave Mr Ollivander a hug and left with Harry and Neville.

The three of them went into Eeylops Owl Emporium. Ten minutes later Neville came out with an owl that looked like Hedwig, a little white snowy owl. Harry missed Hedwig dearly, but seeing Neville smile like Harry did on his first trip made it worth the heartache.

"Thank you, Hermione," Neville said sincerely, "I never expected any of this."

Hermione smiled kindly at him, giving him a small hug before responding, "You're welcome, Neville. I'm your future sister in law, what else did you expect? I promise Harry and I won't forget your birthday ever again. Besides, Crookshanks needed a few treats and a new bed anyway."

As they made their way down the street, heading to their next stop, they were stopped a handful of times. However, they finally made it down the alley, and reached the twin's store; Weasley Wizard Wheezes. Surprisingly, it was incredibly busy and they had to squeeze through the crowd to reach the twins. George was putting The Skiving Snackboxes on sale as Fred restoked some of the shelves beside him. Katie Bell and Verity Sage were also there, helping a few young customers with some products.

Fred was the first to look up and notice them, "Hey partner, come on in."

Harry waved to Fred as George looked up, surprised, "What are you doing in town?"

Hermione cut in, "Well, we needed new clothing after living in a tent for so long, but we also need to get a haircut and the reading this afternoon. We just thought it would be easier to come down early so we could get everything done before we have to go to Gringotts."

"We heard about Sirius' will reading. He must have left us something as we're supposed to be there. We've got Katie and Verity to watch the shop while we're there. We're so sorry that you have to go through this. We know you loved him very much."

As George spoke, Fred noticed that Harry was holding Hermione's hand, and he saw the way her left hand sparkled slightly in the light. He smiled, nodding to his hands as he spoke, "Withholding something from your partners there, mate?

As Fred spoke, George noticed the same thing, "How on earth did you manage to get that past Ron? He was always in your shadow."

"We left quite early and didn't see Ron around. We also promised to bring Neville as he needed some stuff from the alley and needs to attend to reading. If you're going to be at the reading, you're going to find out about Hermione and, trust me, it will piss Ronny boy off."

"Well, you are welcome to go upstairs and wait. If you don't want to do that. then we could meet you at the Leaky Caldron and have lunch together."

Hermione squeezed Harry's hand, "We still need to do some shopping and go into muggle London for a haircut, but we will meet you at the Leaky Caldron, let's say, at 12:30?"

"Sounds good, see you then."

The trio left the shop and moved away from the crowd. Harry threw up a silencing spell, "What do you think? Are the twins involved?"

"I don't think so, I think their little thing with Ron about living in our shadow told us that much. I don't want to say anything until we see how everyone reacts today at the bank."

Neville nodded and agreed, "I don't think they are either. From what I know of the twins, they dance to the beat of their own drum and no one else's."

Harry nodded and pulled down the silencing spell. He led the three of them towards the Leaky Caldron, "Hermione, I need muggle clothes. Do you think we can find a shop where we can buy jeans and some jumpers?"

Hermione nodded, "I do Harry, but we need to go talk with Madstack first. Since we have to get muggle clothes we will need muggle money."

The three of them turned around and headed back to Gringotts. Once inside they went over to the money converting desk, "Harry, Hermione what are you doing back? I thought you were doing some shopping?"

Hermione turned around, "Oh, Madstack, my friend you scared me. We are but we need to go into muggle London for some muggle clothes, but we don't have the money just our galleons."

Madstack smiled, "Not to worry, here. I figured you might be needing this one day. The pin is set as 2151."

Madstack handed Hermione and Harry a credit card. "Since the three of you are going into muggle London, may I make a suggestion?"

Harry nodded with a smile, "Of course Madstack, anything."

"Have Hermione showing her engagement ring. That way you'll have fewer problems."

Hermione laughed, "Madstack, I plan on it."

A few minutes later after shaking hands and bowing to Madstack Harry, Hermione, and Neville were standing in the Leaky Caldron. Harry looked at Hemione, "Well, shall we?"

Hermione nodded with a smile and transfigured their robes into muggle clothes. Harry was wearing black slacks, a white button-up dress shirt, blue tie, black dress shoes, and a nice jacket with his Potter and Gryffindor crest on it. Neville had the same but his dress shirt was red and his jacket had the Gryffindor crest.

Hermione, on the other hand, was wearing a white blouse, a black skirt that was down just down past her knees, and a purse that had the Potter and Gryffindor crest on it. Her hair was pulled back into a braid and hung behind her back, whereas Harry's was pulled back into a simple ponytail and Neville had his short hair still.

The three of them left the Leaky Cauldron, and Hermione looked around for the nearest bus stop. She didn't want to disapparate as it would confuse the muggles. As they walked over to the bus stop, Hermione made sure she had her ring on display, and Harry did the same so it looked like they were a married couple.

A red double-decker bus came along a few minutes later, and Harry let Hermione go first with Neville following close behind Harry. Neville could only follow their lead as he had never used muggle transport before. Harry offered Hermione a seat before standing in front of her so she wouldn't get bumped, and Neville took the seat to the left of her.

Anyone who had seen the trio were curious; they looked like they would be more comfortable in a car and had the money for a taxi. Hermione could hear a few cat-calls from the back of the bus, and she hoped that Harry would keep his temper.

Hermione took hold of his hand as two guys walked up, "Hey…"

Hermione looked over at the man who just spoke, "Hello, may I help you?"

"No, miss, I thought -"

Hermione cut across him, "You thought I would willingly walk away from my husband and brother in law?"

The two lads walked away without saying another word, slumping in their seats.

One lady leaned forward, "Excuse me, Miss? Can I say you handled that beautifully? I have been riding this bus for years and those boys are always on here trying to pick up any beautiful woman that comes on board. They don't care if their husbands or boyfriends are with them, it's only one thing that they want."

The woman looked up at Harry, "May I ask?"

Hermione smiled, "Oh, um… we're engaged, and he is the best part of me."

The lady smiled, "Well congratulations I can see a beautiful woman like yourself with a handsome young man like him and who is the gentleman next to you?"

Hermione smiled brightly, "He's my soon to be brother-in-law."

"Oh, he's very handsome too, but wouldn't you feel a bit more comfortable riding in a cab or driving a car?"

Hermione smiled, "Oh, no ma'am we don't have that far to go so this is easier. Thank you for your concern for us."

The bus rolled to a stop where Hermione, Harry and Neville had to get off, "Well, ma'am this is our stop. I hope you have a wonderful day."

Before Harry stepped off the bus, he muttered a small curse and winked at Hermione.

As they stepped off the bus, Hermione quickly looked around to get her bearings before looking at Neville. He looked slightly overwhelmed, so she pulled the boys into an alleyway nearby and put up a silencing spell. She then turned to Neville, "I know this is very strange for you, but just follow along and copy us. You will be fine; you taught us about the wizarding world, so now it's time for us to repay the favour and teach you about the muggle world."

She then turned to her fiancé as Neville nodded, "What did you do to those boys as we got off the bus?"

Harry chuckled, dropping his head in embarrassment, "Nothing, really. I just hope that the boys can talk later."

"Maybe," Harry said, dragging the word out like a child

"Oh, Harry honestly," She said with a laugh, cancelling the silencing charm, "First thing's first, haircuts. I know of a place not too far from our destination to where we can get that done. Then off to get some muggle clothes."

Hermione took hold of Harry's hand with her left one, making sure her engagement ring was visible and Neville stood on the other side of Harry. They all walked a few blocks to a hair stylist that she had known well before coming to Hogwarts. The trio walked into Tiffany's Boutique, as the bell notified the owner that someone was in the shop.

A tall woman approached them instantly; she was wearing black pumps, a knee-length black skirt and a light pink blouse. Her hair was the same colour as Hermione's. When she saw who it was, she smiled, her brown eyes lighting up in delight, "Hermione Jean Granger, oh how long has it been?"

The woman stopped and her eyes roamed over Hermione's hair, "From the state of this, it's been far too long."

Hermione smiled letting go of Harry's hand, "Hello, Tiffany, it has been a long time. I would say about three years."

"My, has it been that long? Now, what can I do for you this morning?"

Hermione looked around a bit worried, "Well, do you mind if we lock the doors I would feel safer."

Tiffany looked at Harry and Neville, "Sure, Hermione is everything all right?"

Harry walked over and locked the doors for Hermione and she smiled, "After being on the run for over a year has made me a bit jumpy. Oh, everything's fine, well more than fine. First, let me introduce Harry James Potter and his adopted brother Neville Longbottom."

Tiffany turned to the two boys, "Hermione, you with boys and one being so cute too. It's a pleasure to meet two of Hermione's friends."

She turned back to Hermione, "Now, is this a social call or are we going to do something with your hair? And what do you mean more than fine?"

Hermione smiled as she sat in a chair, "Hair and if you would thin it so it would not feel so heavy. I also have something else to say; I'm engaged."

Tiffany dropped her shires on to the floor, "What, who and when?"

She looked at the two boys, and Hermione smiled at Tiffany, "To Harry, he asked me a few days ago. I have been in love with him since our first year. Didn't really understand it until our third, but now I can't see my life without this wonderful man."

Tiffany smiled at Hermione, "So, which one is the lucky guy?"

"He's the one with the long hair."

"So, you'll be Hermione Jean Potter. Wow, you beat me there. So, when is the date?"

"Well, technically speaking I will be Lady Hermione Jean Potter as far as I know. We really haven't set a date yet, we want to get a few things done first."

"Lady Potter? You mean he has a Lordship at his age?"

Hermione nodded with a smile, "Yep, two actually."

"Wow, Hermione does your mom and dad know?"

Hermione went silent and bowed her head, "They're dead! They died in Australia eight months ago on vacation."

"Oh, Hermione, I am so sorry that I asked."

"No, it's alright it's just… I wish they would be there for my wedding."

"Well, how does Harry's mom feel?"

"His parents died when he was a baby, but his aunt and uncle are thrilled to see me wear his mother Lilly's engagement ring. They told us that Lilly would not have had a better daughter-in-law."

Tiffany smiled, pulling off the smock, "Well, you will tell me when the wedding is, I want to be there."

"I will, promise."

Hermione got out of the chair and Harry sat down, "So, you're the guy who captured Hermione's heart. You better take care of my Hermione, she's counting on you."

Harry nodded, "I would die for so, so you have my word. "Hang on, wait. What do you mean 'my Hermione'?"

Hermione looked at Harry. "Um, I put a spell on her before we went on the run. It was to last until we walked into this shop. The bell broke the spell as soon as I walked in."

Tiffany nodded at Hermione and looked at Harry. "Good, now what type of cut would you like?"

"Um, I want to keep the ponytail on Hermione's request, but I will leave the rest to you."

Tiffany nodded, "Ok, leave the ponytail and the rest to me, got it. So Harry have you two thought of children yet?"

"No, not really… we just want to get married first, then work and kids after. But if we do have children; I was thinking if it's ok with Hermione, that if we have a girl we name her after my mother."

Harry looked over at Hermione and saw that she had her hand over her mouth. She nodded her head and there were tears in her eyes. Neville put his arm around Hermione to comfort her.

Tiffany glanced at Hermione, "I guess you approve Hermione. By the way, does our sister Anna know your getting married?"

Hermione wiped away the tears from her eyes, "No, she doesn't… not yet anyway. Please don't tell her. I want to do that in a few days when we come back into town and take care of some business."

"Hey, for you, Hermione, anything. There you go Harry, I shorted your ponytail and cleaned up the top."

Harry looked into a mirror, "Thank you, you did an excellent job."

Tiffany smiled, "Your welcome Harry. Neville you're next, it looks like you could use a trim."

Hermione leaned over and whispered, "It's ok, Neville this is not like your used too, but just let her do the cutting, all you have to do is relax."

Harry stepped out of the chair and Neville took a seat.

Tiffany noticed how nervous Neville was, "You must have had a family member cut your hair. First time in a shop like this?"

Neville stayed quiet but nodded.

"Don't worry you're in safe hands. Just relax and just let me move your head."

Neville nodded and relaxed, "So, Neville how do you like being adopted?"

"F-fine I guess."

"You want to know a secret only Hermione knows and not even Anna knows this."

Neville looked at Tiffany with a quizzical look, "Hermine is my adopted baby sister. Her parents adopted me when Anna was a baby."

Tiffany turned to Hermione and winked. She saw Hermione's face, "Oh, like you can keep the secret of you getting married from Anna and me, let alone becoming Lady Potter. Come on Hermione you kept that a secret, so why can't I? As one of your sisters why can't I say one of your secrets. We are family, besides mom, dad and Anna know that you're a witch."

Harry's jaw opened in shock.

"How did you know?"

"Simple Harry, your family crest on your jacket. And the fact that Hermione would always talk about you and Hogwarts. She always said you were strong and bright, but she also said you can be kinda clueless. Like she said the spell she used on me was only to last until she walked into my shop. She knew after her first year that she would marry you. She told me that something was telling her that you were the one. I am just sad that mom and dad died in the war."

Hermione hung her head crying, "I'm sorry Tiffany, I should have told you how they died. They did love us."

Tiffany walked over and gave Hermione a hug, "Hermione, there was no way of knowing, and I know they gave you everything but you gave us the house and a promise to help us with living expenses as long as we kept the house. Now that is more then I expect from my baby sister. But we will have to explain this to Anna."

Hermione nodded as she hugged Tiffany, then she grabbed ahold of Harry burring her head in his chest crying. Harry wrapped Hermione in his arms. "It's alright Mione, Tiffany will not say a word to Anna, she's right. We will get the bastard who killed your mom and dad."

Tiffany walked back over and finished Neville's trim. Hermione paid the bill and gave Tiffany one last hug.

Tiffany hugged her back and gave Harry a hug, "You take care of my baby sister. I am counting on you, Harry. Don't be a stranger you three."

"I will Tiffany, we will see you in a few days."

They left the shop and Hermione turned to Harry, "I'm sorry Harry!"

"Sorry for what? You keeping your older sister Tiffany a secret?"

Hermione nodded.

"Mione, I understand how you had to do it for her safety. There is no reason to say I am sorry."

Neville stepped alongside Hermione and nodded, "I have to agree, Hemione, you did what you thought was right. It's over now so no more sorries."

Hermione gave Neville a hug. Then the three of them walked back toward the bus stop and took a right.

They made it to Harrods Department Store. Hermione turned to Neville, "Stay close to us and you be fine."

They walked in and the three of them went directly to the Men's Department of the store. Harry realized they would need a trolley and went to grab one. He came back in a few minutes and leaned towards Neville with a smile, "Never give a woman a credit card."

Hermione turned to Harry, "Very funny, Harry. I am not that bad."

"Not as bad as your sister Anna but bad enough."

Harry once had the pleasure of meeting Hermione's sister Anna once by complete accident, when he was out riding the subway train with Hermione heading to the Leaky Caldron. She was laden down with bags from her little shopping spree.

Hermione slapped Harry's arm and he rubbed his arm as she teased him, "I guess that's why I love you, Harry James Potter. You can get me to laugh when I need it."

Hermione gave Harry a quick kiss on his lips, "Now clothes. Harry first, then Neville since you have always worn wizard clothes, you will take more time."

Harry picked up socks, boxers, jeans, tee-shirts, and jumpers. On Hermione's insistence Harry picked up serval dress slacks, dress shirts, and ties. Then Hermione dragged Neville around trying to find his size in jeans tee-shirts, jumpers, also slacks and dress shirts with ties.

After everything was found; she dragged the two boys to the Lady's Department where Hermione picked up bras, panties, tights, jeans, skirts, blouses, socks, and dresses. Hermione saw the two boys sitting in chairs and talking and thought it would be a good time to slip away. She found a sales lady and told her what she was looking for, and not to let the one with the ponytail see her. The sales lady nodded and went and found what Hermione asked for.

The lady had to ask, "Anniversary?"

Hermione smiled, "No, wedding night."

Then the sale lady told her to follow her. Hemione followed and was handed something, "This will definitely knock him out."

Hermione smiled and quickly went up to pay for it before the boys noticed she was gone. Hermione got back and the boys looked up.

Harry smiled, "Did the sales lady get what you were looking for?"

"How did you know where I was?"

"Hemione I saw you take off like a bat out of hell. I know you have something up your sleeve. We have known each other since we were eleven."

"Ok, Mr. know it all. I did find something, but you can't see it, not until our wedding night."

Neville laughed, "Well, Harry I guess that night you won't sleep."

Harry nodded with a smile but Hermione was not very happy that Neville was joking about her wedding night, but she smiled seeing Harry laugh at Neville's somewhat dry sense of humour.

She dragged the two boys past the Children's Department but Harry stopped in front of a crib that looked like the one he had when he was a baby. Hermione stopped noticing Harry remembering something very painful. Concerned, Hermione looked at him, "Harry, sweetheart? You ok?"

"Yeah Hermione, I'm fine, just looking."

Hermione looked at what Harry was looking at, "The crib, Harry is that what got you upset."

Harry started to cry, "I don't know why, Hermione, but this crib reminds me of mine, and my mother taking me out of it to hold me. I just wish her and my dad were here to see us get married and have children of our own."

Hermione wrapped Harry in her arms and rubbed his back. "I know sweetheart, I know."

Hermione kissed Harry's cheek and held him for a minute. After Harry calmed down, the sale lady came up to them, "Is everything alright?"

"Oh, sorry yeah, everything is fine my fiancé lost his parents and doesn't remember much, but this crib just brought back a memory of his mother holding him after taking him out of his."

"Oh, I am so sorry. This should be a happy time for the two of you. I know wherever your mother is, young man, she is happy and is watching you. She'll be there on your wedding day; whether you can see her or not, she is there."

Harry nodded and said thank you to the sales lady. When they finally made it to the shoe department, Neville was still slightly concerned about Harry so he thought about trying to get his brother to laugh, "Oh Merlin, from what I've been told, you should never try to get between a woman and her shoes."

Hermione glared playfully at Neville, but once she realised that Harry had doubled over laughing, she began struggling to keep in her own giggles.

Hermione made sure that Harry and Neville got the right size trainer before collecting two pairs for each boy and then two pairs of black dress shoes to go with their slacks and dress shirts.

After putting the shoes in the trolley, the boys followed Hermione into the girl's section of the Shoe Department where she found a pair of trainers very quickly but had to ask Harry about heals she could not decide. She knew she wanted white for her wedding day but it was the other things she wanted to know.

Hermione was holding two pairs of white heeled shoes, "Harry what do you think sweetheart, tall or go shorter?"

"Short, maybe some nice flat ones too."

Hermione put a pair of black high heels and a pair of white high heels into their trolley and then found two pairs of flat dress shoes and put them in. Once they were done they went a paid for their items. The sales lady who helped Hermione asked, "Did you find everything alright?"

Hermione smiled, "Yes, ma'am we did thank you."

As the sales lady rang up the last of their items she smiled, "That's good to hear and congratulations and miss don't forget this. Your total today is £3,422.08."

She handed Hermione her bag and Harry handed her his credit card. She ran the card and was shocked to see the name on the screen.

"Lord Potter? Lord Potter… "

Harry looked at her saying "Yes that me."

She slowly turned, "Um, I am so sorry Lord Potter, if we had known you were coming we would have helped sooner."

Harry smiled and waved her off, "No, you did just fine. We would rather do our shopping without people knowing."

"I understand and may I say congratulations again to you and Lady Potter on your upcoming wedding."

"Thank you, we have a few more appointments we must get too. You have a wonderful day."

The three of them left Harrods Department Store. Noticing the time on a clock across the street reading 12:20 pm, Hermione quickly pulled Harry and Neville into an alleyway, so they wouldn't be seen, "Harry we're going to be late for Madam Malkin's do remind me to ask about flats while were there. We're also going to be late for lunch with Fred and George."

Hermione used a shrinking charm on the bags Harry was carrying and shoved them in her purse. With a crack like a car backfiring the three disappeared. They reappeared inside the Leaky Caldron a few seconds later. Tom the bartender jumped breaking a glass when they appeared. Hermione called out, "Sorry, for scaring you Tom but we're in a hurry."

They made it into Diagon Alley where Madam Malkin was walking up, "I thought you forgot."

Hermione said, "No sorry about that; our trip to muggle London took longer then we thought. Did anything happen while we were gone?"

"Lady Potter, I won't lie, someone came in asking about you and Lord Potter. I can't say here, now hurry to my shop Mr Ollivander is watching the alley for us."

Harry, Hermione, and Neville hurried along with Madam Malkin. Once in the shop, she closed her door. Hermione scanned for any eavesdropping spells. Once it was clear Harry threw up a silencing spell. Harry turned to Madam Malkin, "Ok, now what's going on?"

"Lord Potter some wizard came in wearing a gold chain around his neck, and he talked through his nose."

"Mundungus that weasel thief, what did he want?"

"All he did was asked where you and Lady Potter were at and then asked if I knew about your family crest and if I made special robes for you."

"You didn't say anything did you?" "No, all I told him was, you did come in for your normal school robes like you do every six weeks."

"Thank you"

Harry walked over and grabbed a quill and parchment "May I?"

Madam Malkin nodded and Harry wrote a note to Madstack.

"I need you to take this to Gringotts and give this to Madstack personally and no one else. We will be in the Leaky Caldron having lunch with the Weasley twins. Would you bring our robes to Gringotts?"

"Of course, Lord Potter, you and Lady Potter are not in any danger, are you?"

"I don't know, but time is of the essence do not give that note to anyone but to Madstack he'll know what to do."

Harry dropped the silencing spell and Madam Malkin hurried off to Gringotts while Harry, Hermione, and Neville hurried to the Leaky Caldron.

Fred and George were waiting for them at a table, "Oy! Over here."

Harry rushed over, Fred notice Harry being a bit jumpy, "Slow down partner..."

"What's the rush"

"Quiet you two, now is not the time. Listen, we can't talk here, but we'll have lunch someplace safe. Just wait."

Fred and George looked at each other and were about to say something when Madstack came in with two armed goblins. "Lord Potter, lady Potter, Neville, and Weasleys please hold on to the guards and myself."

In a minute Fred, George, Hermione, Harry, and Neville were inside Gringotts Bank in one of the conference rooms.

Harry turned to Fred and George, "Fred, George, we will be right back."

Harry took Hermione by the hand and Neville followed. Harry looked down at Madstack, "I am sorry about this. We were just informed that Mundungus Fletcher was snooping around."

"I got your note Lord Potter, your new robes are with Madam Malkin in the next room. Are the Weasley twins with you for a reason?"

"Yes, we're having lunch with them to see if they knew anything about our vaults, my titles and my inheritance."

"I see, we'll station a guard outside the doors. Just as a precaution."

Madstack walked Harry, Hermione, and Neville into the next room where Madam Malkin was waiting.

Harry looked at Madstack, "Thank you Madstack for all your help."

He shook Madstack's hand and he left the trio to change.

"Hermione here you go dear, boys would you..."

"No, only Harry can see me undress, but Neville would you be so kind as to turn around for a few minutes," Hermione smiled at Madam Malkin, "Don't worry Harry has seen me in much less than my bra and panties."

"I would hope so, but in any case, I would feel a bit better if he would turn around with Neville, and I brought you some flats. I hope black is ok?"

"Yes, that fine. Harry, would you please be a dear and turn around so she doesn't feel uncomfortable?" Hermione changed and it was the boy's turn to do the same.

As the boys were finishing up Madam Makin was helping Hermione with her flats which were a cross between ballet shoes and sandals Hermione stood up and smiled, "How much do I owe you?"

Madam Malkin smiled back, "Three galleons."

Hermione pulled twelve galleons out, "Here is for the flats and the rest is to make up for the trouble we caused."

"You didn't cause me any trouble dear, I was just happy to help. Now, before you go let me see the three of you, perfect! You three look great."

The three of them said goodbye to Madam Malkin and headed a few doors down where Fred and George were waiting. Neville was quiet the entire time thinking of Harry and Hermione's disapparation; it was so smooth. He told himself, 'I really can't wait to learn how to do that. I am also interested to see what I can do with my block off.'

As they reached the doors Harry looked at Neville, "Hey, you ok? You have been awfully quiet since we got back to the Leaky Caldron."

"Yeah Harry, I'm fine just thinking is all and trying to stay calm not to get excited."

The three entered the room as Harry nodded to let Neville know he understood. Fred and George whistled as they saw Harry and Hermione in there dress robes, "Wow mate, is this reading, more then a will reading?"

"Nope, we just decided to dress up a little; we have school robes and other robes being made, this is just what Madam Malkin got ready first."

Fred and George shared the same look then looked at Harry again, "Look, Harry, we don't know everything that is going on, but something is happening for you to be wearing your family crests and also for Hermione to be wearing the same thing. On top of that, the clothes you're wearing are formal. You don't have to tell us, just know that whatever it is we are always on your side. You are the one who gave us our start and you are the one who defeated Voldemort. Our loyalty lies with you."


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