Almost two weeks had passed since Harry's trial. At this point in time, Harry was at a loss. He couldn't let anyone know who he really was. He couldn't tell anyone when Voldemort would go after the prophecy, to spring a trap. He couldn't warn Amelia about her pending murder. It was really messing with him. He began to think that showing the return of Voldemort had been a mistake. WIzengamot members who initialy kept talking about Voldemort's return, went missing, making him feel guilty about their murders. This of course reminded the rest of the Wizengamot members what would happen if they didn't tow the party line, so to speak.
The Order wasn't doing anything significant. There were only two things Harry could do. One was to destroy Slytherin's locket containing the horcrux. With the locket, he didn't have any trouble. He called Kreacher to his room and asked him to bring it to him. He then set it down and said "Open" in parseltongue, and stabbed it quickly with the fang he dipped into the venom just in case. Kreacher was happy. So happy that his new master had helped him complete old master's wishes, that he never questioned how Harry even knew about the locket.
The second thing he could do was train. Remus, who joined Harry and Sirius, imparted his own wealth of knowledge to Harry. Harry's spell repertoire had grown considerably. He began to use simple spells non verbally. Sirius and Remus would both duel against Harry in mock Death Eater raids. They all collected a huge amount of broken bones and plenty of scars. Of course with magic, most of it wasn't permanent.
Andromeda had come through with the sale of the basilisk. They had gotten G750,000 in total making them all insanely rich. Remus grudgingly accepted his G250,000 share. Harry had plans with his share as well. He had secretly deposited G125,000 in the Weasley's vault, as Ron and Ginny's share for the basilisk. He wanted to give Hermione her G62,500 share, but seeing how she didn't have a vault he'd have to wait for her to open one.
He no longer took the nutrition potion. He had only grown a few inches. He realised he'd probably wouldnt be 6'2" like last time. At 5'10" he hoped to have at least one last growth spurt. He did bulk up a bit like he planned. It wasn't by a huge margin, but it was visible progress. If he continued to work out at school he'd definitely be bigger.
Harry also went to see Amelia Bones. He had Dobby take her a note letting her know he wanted to meet. She wrote back telling him she had cleared her schedule for him that very moment, and he immediately left under polyjuice potion with a reluctant Sirius. Now that Sirius had freedom, he was beginning to think Harry was taking needless risks by going outside. Harry began to keep large stocks of the potion with plenty of hairs belonging to the muggles that lived nearby. He wasn't going to be stuck indoors.
They arrived at Amelia's office finding her alone. They got down to business and Harry showed her the memory. All three of them entered the pensieve and Amelia began to identify the Death Eaters. They exited the memory and began to ponder their options. They had no way of knowing who to exactly trust. Harry told Amelia that over half the ministry would sympathize with Voldemort. She wanted to deny the claim, but she knew he spoke the truth. During the last war, it was only by chance they won. The only thing she could do was train her forces, and even then it was impossible to know which aurors to trust. Harry and Amelia decided to share information. It was all they could do for now.
Then the day everyone was waiting for arrived. Molly was cooking breakfast when the Hogwarts' owls arrived at Grimmauld Place. With them, a huge surprise for those living there. Well, everyone but Harry. Hermione opened the envelope addressed to her and a prefect badge fell on to the table.
"Congratulations Hermione" said Harry.
"Thanks Harry" she happily replied caressing the badge.
"Go on Harry" said Sirius. "I suspect you're a shoe-in for prefect as well".
"No, I don't think so" said Harry. "I wager it's Ron.
"What?" asked Ron skeptically.
"I don't think I made prefect, but you might've.
"As if" said the twins.
Ron opened his envelope and found the badge, proving that he had made prefect.
"What the hell" he whispered.
"I don't believe it" said Fred.
"Must be a mistake" said George.
"Are you sure that envelope isn't meant for Harry?".
"Or anyone else at all?".
"I mean you couldn't possibly have been eligible".
"With your grades" finished George.
Molly was setting the plates for her children on the table when she saw Ron holding the badge,
"Ron! What is that?".
"It's the prefect badge Mrs Weasley" said Harry. "Ron made prefect. Congratulations mate".
"Really?" she asked turning to her son.
"I guess" he replied still plagued with doubt.
Molly squeeled "Oh Ron, that's amazing".
"It really is a surprise" whispered Hermione not expecting this at all. She noticed the dark look Ron gave her. "Congratulations on making prefect Ron".
"Wow. I made prefect" said Ron as the realization hit him.
He turned to face Harry "Wait Harry, you aren't mad?".
"Why would I be mad?"
"Well I made prefect and you didn't. It should've been you".
"No, I'm not mad. You're one of my best friends Ron. Why would I be mad when something good happens to you?".
Ron looked at Harry appreciatively.
"That being said..." began Harry grabbing Ron and Hermione's attention. He smiled "Do you really think I'd want to be prefect with those two around?" he finished pointing at Fred and George.
"Hey we resent that don't we George" said Fred.
"That we do dear brother of mine" replied George.
Then both twins shared a grin making Hermione and Ron shudder. They had their work cut out for them.
"This calls for a celebration" said Molly.
"What?" inquired Ron.
"Ron, is there anything you want? You made prefect. This calls for a gift".
Ron was excited. He thought it over. He asked Molly for an inexpensive broom.
She had agreed and continued to serve them all food.
"I'm sorry you didn't get it Harry" said Sirius patting his godson on the back.
"Like I said Sirius, I'm perfectly fine not being prefect".
They all began to eat. Harry looked around the table and saw the usual suspects. Moody,Remus,Sirius,Hermione, and The Weasleys. He knew they would try to keep him from Diagon Alley, so he prepared. His plan would spring into action soon enough. He hoped they would not catch on to him til then.
"When are we going Sirius?" asked Harry holding up the booklist for the coming year.
"You're not" said Molly.
"What?" asked Harry.
"You're not going out. We will go get the books for you".
Sirius sighed "She's right Harry. It's too dangerous right now. Dumbledore asked us to tell you, you're staying home".
Harry laughed "Oh it's Dumbledore's orders again huh".
Those around the table glanced at each other. Harry's current disdain for the old wizard surprised them.
"Well, I regret to tell you all that I've business to tend to, so Dumbledore can blow me".
Everyone was stunned.
"What did you say?" asked an angry Molly.
"You all heard me" said Harry. He then approached Hermione placing a hand on her shoulder.
Dobby hearing the code phrase "Blow me" silently popped into the room holding a bag Harry had instructed him to get, and held his master's leg. "I need you to come with me as well" he said looking down at Hermione.
"Why?" asked Hermione.
"It's private" said Harry. He then coughed loudly and popped away with Hermione in tow, thanks to Dobby.
The adults were stunned and remained frozen on the table until one reacted soon enough.
"Damn it Harry" yelled Sirius.
"Where'd he go?" asked Remus.
"Diagon Alley".
"Are they going to be okay?" asked Molly.
"Knowing Harry, I'm sure he's prepared".
Sirius saw blank faces around him "He's been sneaking out every night this summer".
"And you knew all along and didn't stop him?" demanded Molly angrily.
Sirius' face fell "We were careful".
"We're wasting time" began Moody. "Let's go"
They all got up and followed Moody to the floo.
Molly was still surprised, as were her kids.
"Dammit Harry" said Ron. "Why didn't you take me as well?".
Tonks was walking into headquarters when Molly reacted. "Tonks, please keep an eye on the kids" and went after her husband.
"What hapened?" asked a confused Tonks.
"Harry happened" answered Ginny.
The twins began to laugh.
Harry and Hermione appeared in an empty alley next to The Leaky Cauldron. He took out a few vials from his pocket and a small plastic bag containing a few hairs labeled "gordo" he kept for his personal use. He grabbed a strand and dropped it into the potion.
"What's going on?" demanded a scared Hermione.
"Don't worry Hermione" said Harry drinking the potion.
He changed into a fat middle aged man with blonde hair and blue eyes, stretching the clothes he had on. Harry took out a mirror and looked at his new appearance.
'It's really amazing how that works' he thought. After all this time, polyjuice potion transformations still excited him.
"Harry" repeated Hermione seeing her friend change before her eyes. "Where are we going?".
"The bank" he said fishing out another set of hairs in a plastic bag labeled "niña". He handed Hermione a vial of polyjuice potion and said "Here".
"What?" said Hermione.
Harry placed the hairs in front of her. "You take one, mix it with the potion, then drink. Hurry, we're running late".
Hermione growled as Harry treated her like an idiot, but did as she was told, while Harry grabbed the bag Dobby held and fished out a set of robes that would fit him.
Harry finished changing and placed his cloak under his robes as a precaution. He dismissed Dobby after checking his pockets one last time. He still had enough polyjuice potion to last both of them three hours.
Hermione had transformed into a young girl around 14 years old with black hair and blue eyes.
"Come along" said Harry walking away forcing Hermione to follow.
After several minutes of walking, Hermione and Harry arrived at the steps of the goblin bank.
Harry entered the bank and reached a teller.
"My companion and I have a meeting with Griphook" he said pointing to Hermione.
"We what?" she asked.
Harry ignored her question as the goblin led them to an empty conference room.
There Harry and Hermione waited for about 5 minutes. In that time Hermione bombarded Harry with questions, which he ignored. He used the time to practice clearing his mind. Surprisingly he was getting better. He suspected that with two sets of memories, his mind would be chaotic.
Griphook arrived not recognizing the person and asked "Am I correct in assuming you're Mr. Potter".
"Yes" he said.
Griphook nodded getting used to dealing with such situations due to this particular wizard. "You understand I'll have to verify it's really you".
"Of course" said Harry.
MEMORY BEGINS
He recalled his first meeting with Griphook when he came to open a new account for his share of the basilisk sale. Griphook had told him he needed to verify his identity as Harry was under polyjuice potion that time as well.
Harry had held his hand out expecting Griphook to slice his palm open for blood.
"What are you doing?" asked Griphook with confusion.
"What?" asked Harry.
"Your hand, can you move it?".
"Oh" said Harry embarrased.
"What do I do?".
"Sign your name on this document" said Griphook handing him a blood quill.
Harry did as he told and a golden glow surrounded the paper he signed.
"Well, now that I know it's you Mr. Potter, what can I do for you?".
MEMORY ENDS
Harry smiled at the memory.
He signed the document and the usual golden glow followed.
"Now, what do you need this time Mr. Potter" asked Griphook.
"My friend here needs to open an account with this amount" he said handing Griphook a piece of parchment.
"What?" asked Hermione. "Harry, I don't have any money".
"Take the money from this vault" he continued, handing Griphook a key. Griphook nodded. Then Hermione was given a key after plenty of signatures with a blood quill. After waiting for the money transfer, a goblin returned giving Harry back his key. They were led down into Hermione's vault. The Thief's Downfall washed away the effects of the polyjuice potion. When they arrived at her vault, Hermione opened it to find piles of galleons waiting for her.
"This is all mine?" she asked.
"Yes" responded Harry. "It's your share of the basilisk".
"My what?".
"Your share".
"Why?" she asked. "I didn't do anything".
"Don't be silly. Without you, we wouldn't have known it was a basilisk".
"Wow thank you Harry" said Hermione as she squeezed the breath out of him.
Harry patted her on the back "It's only fair. Ron and Ginny got the same as you".
"They did?".
"Yes. We all did. G62,500 each, but I deposited the money to their family's vault. Figured they wouldn't mind".
"Ron would" joked Hermione.
Harry laughed "He would, wouldn't he? Now that his family has money, maybe he won't be a dick about others having it as well".
Hermione stared at the pile of gold.
"Well?" began Harry. "Aren't you going to grab any? We have some shopping to get to".
"Yes" said Hermone grabbing a couple hundred galleons, thinking of buying books. She was initially worried about the danger, but her friend had indeed surprised her with his preparedness. They left the vaults behind and made their way to the surface. There Harry had asked Griphok to use the conference room again so he and Hermione could take the polyjuice potion again. As he opened the door he was surrounded by the Order like he expected.
"Hi guys" said Harry entering the conference room. "How's it going?".
"How's it going?" asked Sirius following Harry inside. "Did he really just asked us that, Moony?".
Remus responded "Yes Padfoot, I believe he did" and entered as everyone followed suit.
"What's the big deal?" asked Harry.
Hermione stood by Harry not knowing what to do. It wasn't her fault she was there so no one was mad at her, but that didn't stop her from feeling guilty.
"You made us run around like idiots" said Molly.
Moody grunted and Arthur looked disappointed in Harry.
"Bullshit" said Harry angering them.
"I purposely didn't mask my scent. I'm sure Remus caught it right away. And I'm not an idiot I came prepared" he said taking out the poilyjuice potion vials.
That quelled some of their anger.
"Don't we all have some shopping to do?" asked Harry. "Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, we'll wait here for you to withdraw your money".
"You'll be pleasantly surprised" said Hermione.
"What?" asked Molly.
"Nothing" said Harry with a smile. "Just remember your promise to Ron".
They waited about 30 minutes for the Weasleys to return. Harry was asked dozens of questions. They had to admit it, Harry was prepared. The door opened revealing Molly Weasley, who immediately engulfed Harry in a hug.
"You sweet boy. Why?".
Arthur didn't know what to say, so all he did was remain silent with tears dropping from his eyes.
"It's not a big deal Mrs. Weasley. That money is your family's share" said Harry.
Seeing that she failed to understand he clarified "It's Ron and Ginny's share from the basilisk".
SIrius and Remus could only smile at Harry's generosity. They all had forgotten about being mad at him. Harry and Hermione took their potions, transforming once again. Harry thanked Griphook for his services and looked at his companions.
"Let's go shopping" he said eager to see the alley in person for the first time, once again.
Harry and his shopping companions returned in high spirits. The Weasley children were intrigued by the amount of things their parents had bought. It was well known to them that Molly was a thrifty shopper, but so many purchases were unheard of. Harry and Hermione sat on a couch to keep out of the way of the early Christmas celebration that promptly took place. Each of the Weasley children received a Nimbus 2001 and plenty of new clothes along with their new books. Ron was excited about his new broom. He didn't even care that his siblings got a present when it was supposed to be just him. The atmosphere was heartening to everyone watching.
"That's a lot of stuff" said Tonks sitting next to Harry.
Harry caught Remus following her with his eyes. Their eyes met and Remus looked away embarrassed. Harry shook his head. The man was stubborn. He and Tonks had been messing around whenever she came for an Order meeting. His friends were still ignorant of the fact.
"It's all thanks to Harry" said Molly.
"What?" asked the children in unison.
They all looked at Harry waiting for an explanation.
"It's not because of me" he said. "It's because of Ron and Ginny".
"What do you mean?" asked Ron.
"It's your share from what I got from selling the basilisk".
"We got a share?" asked Ron in disbelief.
"Of course you got a share Ron. You went down there with me. It's only by chance we got seperated".
"He even gave me a share" said Hermione. "Harry split his take between the four of us".
"Wow" said Ginny. She hugged Harry. "Thank you".
Harry shook his head and smiled "Like I've been saying, It's your guys' money, but you're welcome".
"Wow Harry. That's nice of you" said Tonks bumping playfully into him.
"Yes he is. He's a good boy" added Molly. "He added well over G100,000 to our vault".
"That much?" asked Fred incrediously looking at Harry who shrugged.
The Weasleys all took the time to come to terms with their new wealth. Ron didn't know what else to say. He simply hugged Harry very tightly. The twins tackled Harry and Ron to the floor. Sirius not missing a beat charged and joined the pile. Remus feeling playful did so as well. Everyone watching was having a blast. Hermione was laughing feeling very happy for her surrogate family. Tonks surprised them all by joining in as well. Harry and Ron could no longer breath.
Harry was finally free from the pile and dusted himself off. He looked at everyone present and said "Come on guys, let's celebrate".
Cheers erupted into the air.
"Lunch will be ready in 30 minutes" said Molly. She looked at the kids and said "You should take your things to your rooms".
She went into the kitchen followed by the adults.
The kids left to their rooms and Harry was followed upstairs by Tonks. When he opened his door Tonks pushed him inside. She immediate placed the usual locking and privacy charms on the door and assaulted Harry's lips.
"Dora? Not that I'm against this, but why?" asked Harry between kisses.
"You did a nice thing Harry. And good boys deserve their rewards".
"Really" said Harry rasing an eyebrow. "Just what kind of reward?".
Tonks pushed Harry onto his bed and climbed on top of him.
He lifted his wrist and tapped it pretending he had a wristwatch and said "You got 30 minutes".
"That's plenty".
Downstairs the adults were sitting at the kitchen table. After seeing the joyful looks on the children's faces they couldn't help but be infected with happiness. They talked among each other for over 15 minutes when all of a sudden Dumbledore appeared looking extremely pissed off.
"Where is he?" he asked.
"Where is who?" asked Molly.
"Harry".
"Upstairs in his room" supplied Arthur. "Why?".
Dumbledore took off toward the stairs.
Moody had forgotten about the mesage he sent Dumbledore when the boy had left. He then remembered Tonks had followed Harry upstairs. He put two and two together and faced Sirius.
"Stop him".
"What?" asked Sirius.
"Dumbledore. Stop him".
"Why?".
"Harry's busy".
"What?" asked Remus still not understanding.
"THE LAD IS BUSY" shouted Moody.
"Oh" shouted Sirius standing up realizing what was happening and raced after Dumbleore with Remus not far behind.
Molly and Arthur followed, curious as to what was going on. Moody began to follow at a slower pace. His leg was the reason he had told Sirius to stop Dumbledore in his stead.
"Albus stop" said Sirius once more as the aged wizard ignored him and kept walking.
"Seriously Albus stop" said Remus. "We'll go and get Harry".
Dumbledore kept walking as Harry's friends came out of their rooms due to the shouting.
"What's going on?" asked Ron.
No one answered him as the delegation walked passed them all. This prompted all the kids to follow them upstairs.
Dumbledore arrived at the door to Regulus' old room and knocked.
"Mr. Potter, I wish to speak with you".
He knocked once again as the group crowded around the door. "Mr. Potter" he repeated. Then Dumbledore detected the charms on the door and took out his wand.
"Seriously Albus stop!" pleaded Sirius once more. "You don't want to do this".
Those not in the know where puzzled by what he meant. Dumbledore dispelled the charms on the door and pushed it open. What they heard and saw surprised them all.
Tonks was mounted on top of Harry, riding him as he pumped her from underneath.
"Oh god. Dora, HOW are you SO tight?"
Tonks was moaning in pleasure riding Harry. "It's because you're SO big".
They kept going in blissful ignorance, when Ron gulped, "Harry?".
They both stopped and Harry hugged Tonks close to him to hide what he could. He looked toward the door and spotted the intruders. "Get out" he shouted.
The door was closed immediately.
Tonks looked embarrassed. Harry wasn't going to let the mood sour so he kept thrusting into her.
"Harry?" said Tonks, surprised.
"What?" he asked fondling what he could.
"Nothing" she said as pleasure took over once more.
Downstairs everyone was in the kitchen waiting silently. After 15 minutes Molly Weasley broke the silence.
"What's taking them so long" asked Molly which did not bode well for Mr. Weasley, if one could read betwen the lines.
"I'm sure Harry plans on finishing first" joked Sirius causing most of the men to laugh.
"Finish what?" asked Ron.
The twins joined Sirius, Moody and Remus in their laughter.
"What did I say?" asked Ron who immediately caught on and looked down in embarrassment.
Molly's face was tinted with red as well as Ginny and Hermione.
Hermione was filled with shock. She had no idea Tonks and Harry were having sex. She had another sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach. She looked around and found Ginny with a similar expression as her. Before both girls could come to terms with how they felt, Harry and a red faced Tonks walked into the kitchen.
"How can we help you?" he said crossing his arms.
It took Dumbledore a few seconds to respond "What do you think you're doing?"
"Really, professor? After all these years you still don't know what was happening back there?".
Laughter erupted from the boys once more.
Dumbledore looked at Tonks and asked "Nymphadora how could you?".
Tonks looked at the floor in shame. Harry approached her and held her chin and lifted her head and stared in her eyes "Dora, look at me. You did nothing wrong. Remember that".
Tonks gave him a smile and a slight nod.
Harry turned to Dumbledore and said "It isn't any of your business what I do outside of school. Now what do you want that's so important?".
Dumbledore was taken aback and replied "I heard you've been sneaking out of the house Mr. Potter. I implore you to stay inside from now on. There are dangers out there that you're not aware of".
"Oh I'm aware professor" said Harry. "More so than others, I assure you. Why are you even here? Aren't you ignoring me?".
Dumbledore remained silent.
"Harry don't speak that way to professor Dumbledore" said Molly.
"Just don't go outside anymore Mr. Potter" said Dumbledore as he left the kitchen.
They all heard the floo activate and silence took over the kitchen once more.
Harry looked around the kitchen table seeing them all seated with curious expressions on their faces and sighed "I guess you all can't pretend you didn't see anything, can you?".
"Of course not" replied Molly. "How long has this been going on?".
"I'm sorry Mrs. Weasley, but that's none of your business" said Harry.
Silence returned once more.
"Come on guys" said Sirius trying to defuse the situation. "Let's celebrate like we planned".
"No" said Molly. "We're talking about this".
Harry shook his head "Mrs. Weasley, I love you like a mother, but with all due respect, you're not my mother".
Molly gasped. For some reason she believed that taking care of Harry a couple of weeks a few summers gave her a right over Harry.
Everyone was shocked by the proclamation.
"Harry" began Hermione trying to get him to stop.
"No Hermione" said Harry. "It's my life. I told you all that I'll live it how I see fit. You and Ron both learned to not pry me for information, why can't everyone else?".
"I should go" said Tonks.
"No" said Harry grabbing her by the hand and leading her to the only vacant seats at the table.
Arthur pulled Molly away from the kitchen to talk to her.
"Winky" said Harry.
The elf popped in "What can Winky do for master?".
"Can you serve the food Mrs. Wealsey prepared for us?".
"Yes master" said Winky going about her task.
Sirius and Remus patted Harry on the back and began to talk about unimportant things. This prompted the children to join in. After a few minutes Molly returned, apologized to Tonks and Harry and sat down. They accepted the apology and returned to eating. Once finished with his food, Harry approached Mrs Weasley and hugged her. She teared up a bit and hugged him back. Those at the table finally relaxed completely and began to joke around.
Tonks spent the day joking with Harry and the Weasley boys while being glared at by Ginny and Hermione. Tonks felt a little sad the girls were being cold to her. It reminded her of her time at Hogwarts. Harry had sensed this and wrapped her in a comforting hug. She knew what the hug was and appreciated it.
Dinner had come and gone and Harry dragged Tonks to the living room where he played a random record. Sirius and Remus joined him with bottles and empty glasses. Harry smiled and began to joke around with his family. That's what they were to him now.
"Where's Moody?" asked Tonks.
"He's leaving" said Remus. "He said he can't join us every time".
"Oh" she said.
At that moment Moody walked by saying goodbye to them all. Molly and Arthur stood in front of them as the children went upstairs under Molly's gaze, who refused to allow them the chance to drink again. Arthur, in a rare act of freedom joined them for drinks. Molly was conflicted. She didn't approve of Harry drinking, but she was beginnning to realize that she had to accept his independance. She bade them all goodnight and went upstairs.
"Kreacher" shouted Harry.
The elf popped in "What does good master need?".
Remus laughed that Harry was good master and Sirius was still bad master. Sirius playfully pouted grumbling about deranged elves.
"Can you bring me a few of the beers in the fridge?".
The elf did so immediately. Harry took out his wand and casted a charm that would keeep the beer cold ignoring the look he got from Arthur.
"Beer?" asked Tonks.
Harry shrugged "I feel like mixing it up today".
Arthur was looking around waiting for the Ministry Owl.
"It won't come" said Harry.
Arthur looked at him for a few seconds then shrugged and continued to drink.
They all drank well into the night, but Harry kept mostly to beer, as did Tonks. Now that their level of friendship was known to all, they went upstairs together.
Almost a week had passed and the 31st of August arrived. That morning Moody had apologized to Harry and Tonks claiming it was his fault Dumbledore had shown up. Harry and Tonks told him it wasn't his fault. The door was charmed and any decent person would've respected that, but Dumbledore hadn't. Moody gave Harry an old picture of the original Order of the Phoenix. He told him who the people were and Harry saw his parents smile back at him. He had thanked Moody who felt like a debt was finally paid and left them to their thoughts.
That night the Order had met as one of their own was caught sneaking about the ministry just minutes before. Snape had informed them all that Voldemort decided to stick to his original plan and stay in the shadows. Harry's memory hadn't been the catalyst they all thought it would be. Fudge with Malfoy's gold in his pocket had silenced all opposition and if that didn't work, wands loyal to Voldemort were used.
The kids had all packed. Harry had told the Weasley children that it was ridiculous they always waited until the morning to do so. It seemed that with new clothes to pack, they were more enthusiastic to do so. They had all discussed how they would dominate Quidditch during the coming year with their new brooms. They had all gone to bed excited for the next day. Harry was once again joined by Tonks.
Harry and Tonks woke up very early and had sex while they still could. After climaxing several times, they began with one of their talks.
"I think I like Remus" said Tonks.
Harry smirked "You think?".
"God Yes, yes I do. I like him"
"Cool. So when are you going to tell him?".
"I don't know"
"Why not?".
"Do you think he likes me?".
"Are you seriously being shy Dora?" asked Harry. "You're usually confident. That's what I like about you. Don't doubt yourself".
Tonks gave him a quick kiss and Harry continued.
"I'm sure he does. And if he doesn't he's an idiot".
Tonks smiled.
"Just don't give up right away. You know how stubborn he is about his monthly problem".
"Yes. Sirius did tell me you said I also had a monthly problem" she said with a smirk.
Harry buried his face in her side and muttered "Stupid dog".
Tonks laughed.
"And in a year, if that fool still hasn't agreed to go out with you, I'll take an aging potion for you if you want" joked Harry.
She laughed punching Harry in the arm.
They got up and headed to the bathroom for a joint shower. It turned out to be a long joint shower. They were lucky that the house had plenty of bathrooms. The 2nd floor where the Weasleys slept had two. They always managed with one so it didn't occur to them to look for more.
After eating breakfast they were all led away under guard to KIng's Cross. The adults circled them as they crossed into the platform. The Weasleys said goodbye to their children as they all rushed to the train followed by Hermione. Harry stayed behind to have a private word with Remus.
"Don't be stubborn Remus. Live a little".
Remus looked at Harry, then toward Tonks who was staring at them intently. He blushed and nodded to Harry who smiled and hugged him. Harry hugged Sirius, Molly, and Arthur. He approached Tonks last.
"Goodbye Dora. I hope it works out for you".
"Thank you Harry" she said hugging him.
Harry kissed her on the cheek and said "I had the time of my life with you. I hope I find someone half as good as you".
Tonks laughed and squeezed the breath out of him "I had fun with you as well".
The train signaled that its departing time had arrived, and Harry waved them off running to catch the train.
AN: HI JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT THE FREQUENCY OF MY UPDATES MIGHT SLOW DOWN. I GOT HIRED AT A NEW PLACE AND I'M NOT SURE HOW IT'LL AFFECT MY SCHEDULE. I'LL DO MY BEST TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.
AN2: I'M REALLY TRYING TO DO A GOOD JOB OF GETTING THIS HARRY'S PERSONALITY ACROSS. HE'S NOT AN ANGRY PERSON. HE'S ONLY DEALING WITH DUMBLEDORE IN THIS MANNER BECAUSE ITS BENEFICIAL TO HIM. HE ALSO ISN'T FUCKING TONKS TO BE A DICK TO REMUS IF YOU WERE WONDERING. TONKS IS A BIG GIRL. SHE AGREED TO BE WITH HARRY AND REMUS CAN'T COMPLAIN IF HE CAN'T MUSTER THE COURAGE TO CONFESS TO HER.
AN3: THE FALLOUT OVER HARRY'S MEMORIES WAS VERY HARD FOR ME TO WRITE. I NEEDED EVENTS TO FOLLOW CANON SOMEWHAT, BUT I ALSO WANTED TO HAVE SOME DOUBT SEEDED INTO PEOPLE'S MINDS. HOPEFULLY I SUCCEED IN THIS.
AN4: THANKS FOR FOLLOWING AND REVIEWING. THIS IS MY SECOND FIC AND I'M VERY HAPPY WITH IT SO FAR.