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As Harry and Astoria walked down to Nathan study Astoria mind was racing with a million and one questions for her father. Harry politely knocked on Nathan's study door "Come in" Nathan said in a business like tone. As Harry walked in with Astoria looking nervous remembering the beatings his Uncle Vernon gave him.
Flashback
"Freak!" Vernon yelled as he smelled the burnt bacon that six year old Harry was cooking he knew better than to respond to his uncle Vernon who promptly got up as fast as his morbidly obese body would allow Harry head learn not to Flinch of muscle when Vernon approach him it only cause the beatings to be worse. Vernon grabbed his favorite instrument for beating young Harry a studded paddle he swung it at his nephews ribs cracking them on impact Harry gritted his teeth knowing full well that it was only the first blow with several to come as Harry fell Vernon swung the paddle making it collide with Harry's back leaving marks and opening up the scabs from the previous beatings. Harry knew they wouldn't heal with leaving scars.
End Flashback
Nathan looked at Harry with concern as the boy before him started shaking with fear. "Harry it's ok you are not in trouble. I feel I should explain what is happening between you and my daughter Astoria." he said calmly as possible hoping to calm Harry's fear he smiled as his words helped the boy relax.
"Daddy what do mean what is happening?" Astoria said curiously looking at her boyfriend squeezing his hand gently hoping he was ok. Harry smiled lightly at her hoping she wasn't thinking of him weak or scared of her father.
"Dear your mother and met in the last year of our time at Hogwarts little did we know that we were soul bonding but I would dare say not as fast as you and Harry. I guess what I am trying to say is you and Harry are soul bonding." just as he finished speaking three owls flew through the study window landing in front of Harry and Astoria. Harry looked wide at the owls he must confess himself confused it was Astoria how explained to him in the wizarding world this how they received mail. Harry opened the first letter.
Dear Mr. Potter
We are pleased to report and congratulate you on your soul bond to Miss Astoria Ann Greengrass and to inform you that you are now lord of your house and hold a seat in our Wizengamot.
Sincerely
Mary Leann McDonald
Head of Marriage and Bonds
As Harry read his letter aloud Astoria noticed her letter was the same "Father what is a soul bond?" Nathan sat quietly pondering how to better answer his daughter's question while Harry read the second letter from Gringotts from Bonehowl requesting his and Astoria to come at their earliest convenience and to congratulate them.
Nathan took a deep breath before starting his explanation "Astoria I want explain this as clearly as possible a soul bond is caused by your magic and Harry's magic remember the Greek Mythology about people having two heads, four arms and four legs?" Astoria nodded remembering the tale "Well it's a true story most people spend there whole life looking for the other part of their soul. But your magic remembered Harry and called out to him in your dreams like you dreamed of him he dreamed about you. And when you met him final your magic and souls forged a soul bond effectively under our laws making you married." He finished trying to keep them as calm as possible "Further more your soul bond is unique and I dare say that you know both share a Phoenix." he looked at the young couple in front of him knowing that their bond was unique and not seen since the time of Merlin.
Harry and Astoria looked at him surprised "yes we do her name is Queen Emerald " Harry said matter of factly as Emerald appeared in the room on Astoria's shoulder before singing a song to them. Nathan was genuinely impressed by their familiar and a little curious as to her abilities.
"We will have to go see Bonehowl as soon as possible Nathan." Harry stated calmly thanks to Emerald's song that made feel at peace with his past and left Astoria feeling tranquil as well. Nathan nodded his acknowledgement to Harry's statement before dismissing from the study to eat breakfast and swim in the olympic size pool in the back yard. Harry and his newly wedded wife even though his mind couldn't fully comprehend it fully; but to him it felt like second nature to be with her.
Headmistress McGonagall rubbed her temples trying relax her fears that Lord Greengrass is pulling Harry and his daughters from the school before they began when there was a knock on her office door "come in Severus" Professor Snape walked in with his black cloak bellowing behind him.
"Who wished to speak with me headmistress?" Severus asked with a hint of worry in his voice. McGonagall nodded before trying find a way to phrase her delicate question.
"Severus is your godson attending Hogwarts with your adopted nephew?" she asked hoping he had heard something about his nephew that could put her mind at ease.
Severus looked at her with a blank expressionless face "Yes headmistress my adopted nephew Harry Potter is attending Hogwarts; why would he not attend?" he replied with a question of his own.
Minerva thought for a couple of seconds before replying "I feared his magical guardian changed his mind but it would appear my fears about your nephew were wrong that is all Severus good day." Snape bowed as left her office for the dungeons.
