Due to a high amount of complaints, my co-writer has put this up in the reviews and I thought I would also put it in here.

If this story does not appeal to you then I am truly sorry for writing the way you think I should write. let me remind you of one thing. we all write for fun and not out of profit. We all write because it's enjoyable and we all write differently. That is what make it so great to write, anyway we are all human and not robots. yes spelling and gramer mistakes will be made and fall through the cracks, but we all try our best to not let it happen. I am just using one or two note from my daughter's 23 pages of notes she handed me at her age of 12. she is now 14, I take what my daughter thinks very highly over anyone and that goes for my other children. Littlemissauthor01 and I have busted our butts for one happy girl and at lest for me that is all that matters. I respect my co-writer and her decisions; I will support her in the near future she does great work. yes I am ranting and a bit upset at other people criticizing a 14 year old's thoughts. She may not have the writing skills but I do. I will keep writing just as long as she smiles. That goes for both of my sons.


Aftermath of the Truth

No one noticed that the three of them left the room, the three of them remained quiet as they walked out of Gringotts. When they were clear of the bank, Harry took Neville's arm and apparated to the gates at Hogwarts.

Hermione arrived a moment before Harry, and she took his hand in hers as the three of them walked up the path to the castle. However, instead of going into the castle, Harry pulled them over to the lake and took a seat on a rock where he had spent hours sat there just thinking. The three students would have sat there for an hour or more if it wasn't for Professor McGonagall coming to check on them.

She walked up in a hurry, "I just talked to Arthur Weasley. He said you three disappeared after they started talking. Are you three ok?"

Harry looked up at the professor, "I don't know. It seems like my whole life was one big lie. With Dumbledore and Molly Weasley playing the puppeteer, organizing the way things turn out."

Professor McGonagall transfigured a rock into a chair and sat down in front of the three students, "I didn't know any of this. If I had I would have put a stop to it. I just want you to know I have never lied to you and I did try and stop you from being placed with the Dursley's the night your parents were killed. I have voiced it every summer since you started school, but needless to say, I didn't win any of those battles. I just find it hard to believe that Albus and Molly would do such a thing."

Minerva watched as what she said sank in, and just as she was going to suggest they go inside the castle, she noticed the diamond sparkling in the afternoon sunlight on Hermione's left hand, "Miss Granger is that Lily's engagement ring? And does that mean what I think it means?"

Hermione smiled and nodded, "Yes, it is Lily's engagement ring. Harry proposed to me yesterday. It happened after he looked in his family jewellery chest when we went to see about his inheritance. I think we were always meant to be together."

Hermione and Harry took hold of each other's hand. Their rings touched and a gold light appeared with Lily stepping out of it. Harry looked surprised, "Mom!"

"Yes, Harry it's me. I place a special spell on your father's and my engagement ring for the two of you. I am so proud of you Harry, you have grown into a fine young man and found the one person that my ring would react to. Hermione Jean Granger, you watch over Harry for me as he is now your responsibility. I love you son and I will be always watching over you."

Lily looked over at Neville and Minerva with shock and dumbfounded looks on their faces, "Neville I am sorry that you and Harry didn't get a chance to grow up together, but you have each other as friends and brothers. Your parents died the same day James and I did, so in some ways, you are brothers. Watch over each other, and Minerva please help whenever you can; you were the only professor I can trust. My time is running short. I love you, Harry and Hermione. James and I will always be with you both."

Lily disappeared, and Professor McGonagall, Neville and Hermione watched as for the first time in Harry's life, he began crying tears of happiness. He pulled Hermione onto his lap, startling her. He pressed his lips to hers, ignoring the possibility of getting into trouble, kissing her with such a passion that she had never felt before.

Hermione pulled away after a moment, "Oh my god, Harry, where was that when you first kissed me? If you keep kissing me like that, we won't be waiting for our wedding night."

Professor McGonagall cleared her throat to get Hermione's and Harry's attention. Hermione looked over at Neville and Minerva. They were a bit red in the face seeing Harry kiss Hermione in that way.

"Sorry about that Professor. Like I was saying, I know Arthur didn't tell you everything, but, the one thing you should know is that Harry, Neville, and I had blocks put on our magic. Dumbledore put them on us, Harry's was the oldest; his was placed when he was about a year old. It is amazing that Harry was able to defeat Voldemort. Neville's was next; his was placed when he was three/four years of age, and I was the most recent. We believe mine was placed either at the end of my first year or at the beginning of my second year."

Minerva gasped when Hermione finished, "H-how did you discover this, and why would he do something like this?"

"When Harry put his family ring on, it broke the block, knocking him out for ten minutes. An hour later when he proposed and put my engagement ring on my finger I got knocked out for the same amount of time. When we got back, because of what we learned at Gringotts we suggested that Neville to get checked. He was checked this morning and the goblin healer removed his block in a controlled manner instead of exploding like ours did."

Professor McGonagall looked at Hermione, "That's all well and good Miss. Granger, but that doesn't explain why."

Harry sat back not looking at Professor McGonagall, "If I tell you, promise me you will not say a word to anyone about this."

"Ok, Potter now you have my attention. If it's important enough. I will not say a word."

Harry looked at Minerva, "He tried to kill me over the fact that I own Hogwarts, well, all the land it sits on. He promised Molly all my money and titles to them. His plan didn't work so Molly put in Ginny's head that she would marry me, not considering my feelings. At this time, I cannot tell you everything else, but know that when the time comes we will tell you."

Minerva was shocked of what Harry had just told her, "I will definitely not tell anyone about this conversation. If word got out, there will be problems for the three of you. Before I forget Mr Potter, Miss Granger congratulations on your engagement."

Minerva found herself smiling at the two of them, shaking her head in reminiscence of the day that James and Lily told herself of their engagement. If she didn't know better, she would have believed they were the same people, even if the circumstances and the event itself were very different. She led the students back into the castle, but she had a lot of thinking to do; she had to get into contact with the Board of Governors as Albus Dumbledore would not be coming back to the castle.

To be honest, if what her students had just told her was true, she probably wouldn't stay on as a Professor. She felt terribly guilty for everything that had happened to them and couldn't imagine how much power Harry Potter and Hermione Granger has now that their magic was unblocked. It surprised her that they managed to finish Voldemort off with their magic blocked, and she was scared of what they could do if they decided to turn on the world they had just made safe.

Up in her office, which was luckily right next to her quarters, Minerva poured herself a shot of Ogden's Old Firewhiskey and took the time to think through what she already knew. Pulling out a piece of parchment, she started writing down a list of things she needed to do and think about.

One: Find out how powerful Mr Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr Longbottom are without their magic blocked.
Two: Talk with the board of Governors about a replacement for Albus Dumbledore.
Three: Find out how many students have blocks on their magic, and get it removed.
Four: Figure out how to get the castle rebuilt.
Five: Check with the Governors about the missing Professors
Six: Check with Severus to see if he is coming back.

Minerva's list went on and on and by the time she was finished, she had more than thirty items that she needed to start tomorrow. Sighing, she waved her wand and turned out the lights in her office, heading to her bedroom to call it a night.

Meanwhile in the Gryffindor common room, Hermione, Neville, and Harry were trying to decide whether to stay in the boy's dorm or go back to the Room of Requirement. Since they were so tired, they decided to stay and sleep in the boy's dorm. Hermione wondered when Neville will fall asleep so she could give Harry something to look forward to.

It wasn't long before they heard Neville hit his pillow with his fist a few times to get comfortable and fall asleep.

She got out of bed and walked over to Neville's bed. She tucked him in and softly kissed his forehead in a motherly way. She then closed the curtains around his bed, before turning to Harry with a playful look in her eyes. She took off the quidditch jersey that she had stolen, and Harry's eyes widened when he saw that she was not wearing a bra like she usually did. She threw the jersey at his face, and by the time Harry pulled it off, she was in their bed, completely naked.

The two were too tired to do anything. They didn't have any idea where the Weasley's were at and didn't really care. Hermione straddled Harry, and as she bent down to kiss him, she smiled, "I love you, Harry James Potter. I am sorry that we had to deal with all of this today."

Hermione was pulled closer to Harry with a smile on his face, "It's fine, Hermione, it's done and over with. I love you, Hermione Jean Granger. What I said to you was the truth, as soon as we can we'll have our family."

They kissed like they did at the Black Lake and they both fell to sleep with Hermione's head on Harry's chest, using him as a pillow.

Hermione woke up the next morning with light in her eyes and something was prodding her back. Rolling over, she saw that even though Harry was fast asleep, something else was wide awake.

She was tempted to wake Harry and take advantage of him while Neville was still asleep. After all, Neville was a very sound sleeper, but she thought of the promise that they made. Smiling, she slipped out of bed and put her panties, bra, and Harry's quidditch jersey back on before grabbing her bag and heading to the shower.

After kissing Harry softly as to not wake him, Hermione noticed that Harry and Neville had rolled over putting their pillows over their heads. So, she knew they were more awake then they were earlier. Heading downstairs Hermione called out to Dobby. "Miss. Grangy need Dobby?"

Hermione knelt down to Dobby, "You know I am marring Harry, so it's ok to call me Mrs Potter, or just Hemione. I don't mind you calling me Miss. Grangy either. But yes, Dobby could you bring Harry, Neville, and myself some breakfast here in the common room."

Dobby smiled brightly, "Dobby happy to help Miss Grangy."

Hermione watched as Dobby popped away. She turned and headed back up the stairs to see if she could wake the two boys and get them out of bed. Walking back into the dorm, Hermione noticed Harry staring at the ceiling. She walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. Looking at Harry lovingly and brushing his hair out of her eyes, "Hey, you ok?"

Harry grabbed hold of Hermione and pulled her on top of him, "Yes, just thinking of what happened in the past week. Especially what has happened in the last few days. Damn, here I thought I would be dead and now I have my best friend that I am going to marry."

Hermione bent down with a smile, "Yes, Harry you're going to marry your best friend and I will love you forever. We will have as many children as we want. Speaking of children, how many do you want?"

Harry smiled, "Oh, a dozen or more"

Hermione looked at Harry, very surprised. "A dozen or more? Harry, what do you take me for, a baby factory? And what are you trying to do, make your own quidditch team?"

Harry was laughing, "Yep, I'm making my own quidditch team. 'Mione I was joking. Listen, I will leave the children up to you. I want you to have as many kids as you want. I don't want to hurt the most precious to me. You!"

Hermione smiled, hitting Harry with a pillow "I know, but I can't believe you actually said you want a dozen kids. That was kind of a mean joke, but if anyone asks we can use that and see the look on their face. Now come on Dobby is setting up breakfast for us in the common room for us. Harry love, why don't you get up and put some pants on, and come down and eat."

Harry pulled the blanket down which showed his bare chest. Hermione could not help herself she kissed Harry's chest and worked her way up to his neck where he nuzzled Hermione close feeling the love she has for him.

Hermione tenderly kissed his lips and slowly sat up "Ok, now you have had your morning kiss. You need to hurry and get your pants on. Breakfast is waiting."

Hermione walked over and pulled Neville's pillow off of his head, "Hey, Neville. Dobby has breakfast for us down in the common room. It's time to get up."

Neville opened his eyes and was staring at Hermione's chest, he quickly moved his head, "What time is it?"

"It's about nine in the morning. I figured you guys would be pretty hungry since we didn't eat much yesterday."

Hermione walked off. Neville nodded and watched Harry put on a pair of jeans and Tee-shirt. He was not looking at Hermione in Harry's quidditch jersey. "Hermione can you… so I can put some clothes on."

Hermione laughed, "Sure Neville, I'll meet the two of you downstairs."

Harry was already dressed and followed Hermione down the stairs taking her by the hand as the took the first step together. Harry looked at Hermione, "How are you this morning?"

"I'm ok, I sleep like a baby next to you. But I'm hungry and wonder what else we need to get done today."

Harry thought for a minute sitting down to have some breakfast, "Well, I was thinking breakfast then a shower. I suppose we should go check with the goblins and see what was decided yesterday."

An owl came swooping down and landed on the arm of the couch holding the Daily Prophet in its beak. Harry took the paper and paid the five knuts and a bit of his toast. With a pet of its feathers and a happy little hoot, the owl flew off.

Hermione looked to where Neville was coming down the stairs, "Come eat, Neville. What do you have planned for the day?"

"Not much. I would like to find out what is going to be done with Dumbledore about blocking our magic. I also would like to find out if I have more control over my magic, and see if I could help rebuild the castle if I could."

Harry unrolled the paper and read as he ate his breakfast:

Dumbledore Arrested at Gringotts Bank

Early this morning, Gringotts Goblins confirmed that Albus Dumbledore was arrested late yesterday afternoon. After questioning Madstack, the President of Gringotts, he explained that the headmaster was caughtin an investigation after he forged the wills of Lord James Fleamont Potter and Lady Lily Jean Potter. He did not say if anything was taken from the Potter family vaults and that there would be a complete search to find anything missing. When asked if Harry Potter was notified about the arrest and forged wills, Madstack said Lord Potter was notified and things are being handled by the bank on Lord Potter's request.

When we asked about one Hermione Jean Granger being seen with Harry Potter, Madstack said that he had no comment. Sources are to believe that Harry Potter is now engaged to marry Miss. Granger. When the close personal friends of Miss. Granger and Mr Potter, Fred and George Weasley of Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes, the joke shop in Diagon Alley, were asked about the possible engagement. They told reporters that if the rumours were true that Harry Potter and Miss. Granger were indeed engaged, then that is the first they heard of it. When searching for any leads on the rumour of the news of Harry Potter and Miss. Granger engagement no registry for a wedding license was found.

When we asked the second in command to the Minister of Magic, Dolores Umbridge, about their engagement, she was adamant in saying that they are a bad influence on the students and staff at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. If she had her way, none of Mr Potter's friends or him and Miss. Granger would return for the next term. That aside, I do wish Mr Potter and Miss. Granger the best if the rumours of their engagement are true.

When we asked Dolores Umbridge about the arrest of Albus Dumbledore she said she had no information, and if it was true then the Gringotts Goblins at the bank will hold a trial. She also mentioned interest in becoming the new Headmistress of Hogwarts.

After reading the article Harry looked at Hermione, "Mione, read this!"

Hermione took the paper and read the article then looked at Harry with shock, "We can't have that woman as the new Headmistress. She's barbaric."

Harry was rubbing his right hand, "I know Hermione, she is dangerous for the students. We need to keep them safe and away from her."

Neville looked up after reading the article, "So, what do we do? And Harry, you have to admit you're going to have to say something about your engagement before too long. They will find out eventually."

Harry sat back on the couch, "You're right Neville, we need to get them to stop snooping and let us do what we need to do. I think what we should do first is go see Professor McGonagall about the school and then to Gringotts about the rest. They will know what to do."

Harry, Neville, and Hermione finished their breakfast and grabbed their clothes. Hermione gave Harry a quick kiss before heading to the girl's showers as Harry and Neville went to the boy's showers.

Twenty minutes later, Harry, Neville, and Hermione were in the common room dressed and Hermione grabbed the paper off the table. They ran right out of the Gryffindor common room to go find Professor McGonagall. The trio almost ran right into Draco Malfoy.

"Hey! Watch where you're going."

"Oh, sorry Draco. Were in a bit of a hurry." Hermione told him as they ran past. They thought she would be in her classroom but when they got there she was nowhere to be seen.

Hermione was now visibly worried and upset, "Harry now what? She's not here, we have to find her."

"Hermione, calm down, we'll find Professor McGonagall."

Harry called Dobby and the three them asked where Professor McGonagall was. It startled the little elf as he jumped a few feet off the ground with a yelp. He told them where professor McGonagall was and ran straight into the Great Hall.

Harry came up running, "They can't do this?"

Professor McGonagall grabbed her chest from being startled, "Oh, Potter, Granger, Longbottom you three almost gave me a heart attack."

Hermione spoke after catching her breath, "They can't do this, they can't let that woman be headmistress."

McGonagall looked at Hermione, "Miss. Granger slow down what are you talking about?"

Hemione grabbed the paper from Harry, "This, they can't let that person be Headmistress."

Hermione showed Professor McGonagall the paper. She read the paper then looked at the three students, "I don't like this, but if The Board of Governors decide that she would be the next person to run Hogwarts then there is nothing I can do. My hand would be tied. I am sorry you three."

Harry looked at Hermione, with the look on their faces it was clear to Professor McGonagall that they were speaking to each other without saying a word. Harry spoke, "Professor would you allow us to use your floo so we can go to Gringotts? We will be back in time to help rebuild the castle. While we are there, is there anything you need in Diagon Alley? We'll be happy to pick it up for you."

"No, Mr Potter I'm fine, and yes, you may use my floo. I appreciate any help you can give us. Harry when you get back I would appreciate it greatly if you can help with the roof. Not many can fly like you and you should get some help fixing the roof so we don't get any more damage from the rain that the war already had done."


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