Abracadabra Keeperoliver Chapter 10

Harry and Hermione chatted with their parents during their trip home, not really discussing what they learned, or what they did. It was mostly what they were planning for the short holiday break, their pl,.ans for shopping, and what ever popped into their minds. Richard wanted to wait until they were home, before they got into the good stuff, about the school. He didn't want to take a chance while driving, if he got excited, or angry.

Once they were safely home, the questions began in ernest. "OK, how was your first half of the year? What did you two get into? What did you learn? Who did you make friends with? Who did you make enemies with? What is your favorite class?" The questions were flying from Richard with a rapid pace. Harry and Hermione could hardly follow his questioning.

Hermione had to stop him, before she got a headache, "DAD, Slow down. We can barely understand you. One question at a time, please. Now, first, the first half of the year was brilliant. Of course we knew most of the material already, because of Aunt Minerva. We did not get into any trouble, at least I didn't. Harry didn't get into trouble, but, he did have some adventures. Well, I suppose I did as well. During Halloween, I was in the girls Lav, cleaning my robes after being covered by a hideous substance that reeked. I was joined by a friend from another House, who offered to help. Well this turned into a game of share the stench. Daphne, the girl who offered the help, is really fun to be with. After the game was over, and the robes were finally cleaned, we were interrupted by a Troll. Daphne screamed, and I levitated the Troll to the ceiling. Harry and another friend, from my House, named Draco, walked in. They didn't see the Troll on the ceiling, and Draco happened to walk beneath him, in time to get slobbered on. He looked up, and got slobbered on again, this time in the face. Harry started laughing, and Draco wiped of the slobber and hit Harry in the face with it. That was when Aunt Minerva, Professor Snape, and Professor Quirrell walked in."

Richard started to blanch. "You defeated a Troll? My little Hermione was subjected to facing a Troll in her first year? What kind of a school is this? Don't they have any safeguards to prevent things like this happening?"

"Dad, calm down. We were perfectly safe. The wand Harry got me would not allow anything to harm me. It really is a most awesome piece of work. Professor Flitwick was delighted at the strength of it's ability to channel magic. It sort of gives a boost, but, a wand is not supposed to do that. It is strange how I am able to do my spell, when no one else can. Harry tried it, and came closer than anyone else, but, it still didn't work for him."

"So, we have HARRY TO THANK FOR SAVING OUR GIRL'S LIFE?"

"I guess so."

Richard pulled Harry into a hug, thanking the day they adopted him. Harry just laughed at his dad's way of thanks. It was like a child thanking someone for a special Christmas gift.

He received another one from his mom. She was more restrained with her accolades, but, not any less thankful.

Then Harry went into his adventures with Ginny and Luna about the Dragon, The three headed dog, who Hagrid later said his name was Fluffy. This caused Richard and Jean to break out in laughter. Which got even louder when Harry told them what occurred when FLUFFY kicked out the block from the wall, and scared Draco.

During the rest of their conversation, Richard and Jean heard Draco's name come up quite a bit. They both wondered why he was the receiver of most of the bad things that occurred. They left it alone though.

That evening, Harry and Hermione had retired to Harry's room, where him and Mia talked. "Harry, can I ask you some thing?"

"Uh Mia, we are brother and sister. Do you really think you need my permission to ask a question. Please go ahead."

"Promise you won't get angry?"

"I think I know where this is going. I promise, I won't get mad."

"Can you really channel your thoughts to a single person? And did you warn Draco about hurting me?"

"Yes, and yes, sorta."

"What do you mean sorta. Did you warn him to never hurt me?"

"If you put it like that, then no. All I said was if he ever hurt you, he would never know peace. It was no warning. It was a fact."

Hermione sat there staring at her brother. Harry thought he was going to get it, as soon as she got out of her daze. Instead, she hugged him, "Thank you Harry, for being my protector. I know this isn't what you expected. You thought I was going to hit you or verbally abuse you. But, in reality, you just showed me how much you love me. If mom and dad hadn't adopted you, I would be in Hogwarts, alone, with no one there to be there if I needed help. Everything would be different. I may not even have got to know you. That would have been terrible, because you my brother, are special to me. I never want to feel alone, and I never will, with you there. But, to let you know, If you don't stop these mind games you are having with Draco, I will learn how you do it, and start my own with you."

Harry laughed at his sister's threat, because he knew she could already perform it. They all could if they just focused on the individual they wished to speak with. He told her this, and asked her to practice it on him. The first few times, she got six responses form Harry, Draco, Ginny, Luna, James and Lily. On the fourth attempt, she got just Harry. Then she tried with the rest, and received single responses from each.

Hermione then asked Harry, "Harry, are you getting close to either Ginny or Luna? I mean like do you like one of them more than the other?"

"Are you talking like boyfriend girlfriend? No, I don't think so. I like them both. Ginny is so funny. She keeps me in stitches. Luna is so insightful. She scares me at times how frank she is with her remarks. If I have a problem, It is usually her I go to for help. Ginny doesn't have the same focus that Luna has, and she tends to make a joke out of some of my thoughts. Doesn't mean I think more of Luna though. Could I fall in love with either of them, most assuredly. Could I fall in love with both of them, definitely. However, tight now, we are just very good friends. Now, how about you and Draco. How do you feel about him?"

"Well, I like Draco. I mean he is the closest one to me in our house. Padma is there, and she is the one I go to for Girl talk. Heaven forbid if I went to Cho Chang, or Marietta Edgecomb. They are too stuck on them selves. Daphne is my closest female friend. Tracy is also close. Ginny and Luna are with you most of the time, so we don't get to talk with each other too often. Now that you taught me to channel my links, we should become closer. Back to Draco, I think I could really get to like him. He's funny, smart, likes to read. He is adventurous, like you. He is protective, like you. But, I don't see him as a brother. I don't think I want to see him as one either. If I were to get close to someone, I can see where he could be that one. OK, last question, before I go to bed. What are you going to do with the rings you got from the bank? Have you figured out what they mean?"

"Mom told me what they are If you were in trouble, it would warn me of it. And if you were in a situation where you needed to get out in a hurry, just twist the ring on your finger. and it would take you somewhere safe. I don't know where, as I never had to try it. I plan on giving them as Christmas to Ginny, Luna, and Draco. Dad already has his, though he really doesn't need it. He took it, because Dobby likes the idea of wearing jewelry. He also likes socks and shoes. You should watch him sometime. Dad will let him gain control, and Dobby watches his feet while he walks."

"I will watch him the next time he is in control. Well good night Harry." She leaned in and gave him a hug and a kiss.

Harry pulled her into a tighter hug, and kissed her back, "Good night Mia. Sweet dreams."

And she left Harry to his thoughts. They were of two beautiful girls, One a red headed beauty, and the other a blond bombshell. He was amazed at how much they have been filling his thoughts of late. He really did wonder which one he liked the most, and was confused, because he really couldn't decide. The scale he used to weigh their strengths balanced perfectly. As well as looks, and charm, and any thing else he tried to measure. They always matched up perfectly. He loved being with them both, yet he liked being alone with either one, but, felt he was missing the other one as well. Way too many Buts, in his opinion.

Hermione slipped into bed, and thought about what Harry said. Maybe it is too early to consider a relationship. But, there was something about Draco, that really had her thinking about him more and more. It was something she would have to look into. She didn't have a clue what to use as a reference though.

Abracadabra-}

Christmas was upon the Granger Family, before they knew it. They were to spend the day with Sirius at his home. They shared their Christmas together, swapping gifts, and eating breakfast. Then they prepared for their visit.

They had not been to 12 Grimmauld Place before, so this was going to be a unique experience. Harry let his Mom (Hedwig) go earlier. And Dad (Dobby) also left earlier to help set things up.

When they arrived, Richard and Jean could not find where they were supposed to be going. As a matter of fact, they could not even remember the address. Harry handed them a slip of paper, then they looked up, and it was as if the building were shifting to make way for an add on.

They walked to the door, and knocked. They heard the handle rattle, and were let in by a different house elf. The elf bowed, and bid them to enter. He took their coats and hats, and led them to the sitting room, where Sirius was sitting entertaining four other people. Remus Lupin, Nymphdora Tonks, Severus Snape, and Narcissa Black. They entered the room and took a seat. They were soon joined by Draco, and he took a seat between Harry and Hermione. Harry noticed he was closer to Hermione than himself. He moved closer to Draco, causing him to move closer to Hermione. Hermione blushed as Draco moved against her, and Draco glared at Harry, but dropped it, when he looked at him. Harry was smiling, and nodded his head. Draco then knew Harry didn't mind him getting close to his sister. Draco mouthed a thank you, with out actually saying it. He took Hermione's hand in his, and held it. Hermione looked into his eyes, and smiled.

Narcissa saw this, and smiled at the couple. Her Draco had finally gotten the girl of his dreams. A muggle born at that. She laughed to herself about what Malfoy would think about her Son being close to what he would call a Mudblood. She looked at it as two people sharing their feelings for one another.

The group shared their conversation with each other, when they heard another group enter the room. The Weasleys and Albus and Minerva were here, completing the list of guests. Gifts were then passed around. When Ginny, Luna, and Draco received their gifts from Harry, they were surprised at the rings they were given. They put them on. and they re-sized to fit their fingers, and Draco's actually changed in appearance. It became a larger man's ring, with a large black stone he thought was obsidian, It was in fact, a large Black Diamond. The Black family crest was etched in the gold band. He felt magic flow from the ring through out his body. He once again looked to Harry. Harry said later, and Draco dropped it. Ginny and Luna were also amazed at their rings. They were plain bands when they put them on, but changed once they were in place. Ginny's had become a large emerald, with diamonds surrounding the center stone. Luna's was a Mystic Topaz, that was surrounded by pink sapphires. They would share their thank yous later, when they were alone.

They were called to dinner by the elf that greeted the Grangers at the door. Sirius stopped him before he left, and introduced him to the ones who didn't know him, "To those who don't know him, This is Kreacher, the Black Family House Elf. Kreacher, This is Richard, Jean, Hermione, and Harry Granger. Over here, we have the Weasleys. Molly, Arthur, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny. We also have Luna Lovegood." They all said Hello to Kreacher, and he bowed his hello to them all, and then led them to the dinning room. They took their seats, and were joined by Kreacher, Dobby, and finally, Hedwig, who took her perch on Harry's shoulder, receiving a glare from Dobby.

The meal was exquisite, and they made their compliments to Kreacher and Dobby, who prepared it. Hedwig ate her meal while sitting on the table. Harry had cut her meat up for her, and placed what ever she nodded at when he asked her, on her plate. Every one looked at the amount of food on her plate, and the size of the owl. They wondered where she was going to put it all. They didn't need to worry, as she ate every last bite. And then ate dessert.

As the day moved on, it started to get dark, and Remus had to excuse himself from their company. The look on his face, was that of pain. Sirius and Dobby had worried looks on their faces. Hermione linked with Harry, and asked what the problem was. He told her Remus was a werewolf. She gasped at this. 'OH the poor man. It must be horrible for him to go through this every month, but, especially this day. HARRY! I have an idea.'

Using his link, he asked her what it was?

Her only answer was 'ABRACADABRA!"

'Do you think it will work?'

'I don't know unless I try. Do you think we should tell the others?'

'Most definitely. They would kill us if we tried this alone.'

Harry was the one to bring it up, "Sirius, Aunt Minerva, Uncle Albus, Hermione has a plan that may help Remus with his problem, but, we need your help."

Albus was the first to recognize what he had asked, "Does he need to be transformed in order for it to work?"

"I think it best to try it like that, in order to get rid of the curse." Hermione answered. "That is why we need your help. I think Sirius, Dobby, and you Uncle Albus will be needed."

Harry jumped in, "There is no way you are going to do this, without me. I'm going as well."

"Harry, it may not be safe."

"I don't care. If you are going to do this, I'm going to be there as well."

"Fine, but we better hurry, before it happens." And they left, leaving some very curious looks on the faces of those left behind.

They got to the room Sirius let Remus use for his transformation, and knocked to see if it had occurred yet. Remus answered the door, in his human form. "What are you all doing here, it isn't safe."

"Remus, let us in, before you change. We have something we want to try. It may be your answer to your prayers." Sirius took Remus' shoulders, to get his attention.

Remus let them in. He knew as long as Dumbledore was there, everyone should be walked to the other side of the room, to await the transformation. The six stood there watching him. All of a sudden, Remus fell in pain. It was starting. His body convulsed, and went into spasms. His legs grew. His arms grew. His face started to extend to the wolf form. Before they knew it, Remus was no more. In his place was the wolf.

Remus saw the group against the far wall and turned towards them. Sirius turned into his dog form, and Dobby turned into a stag. They approached the wolf, to try and calm him down. This worked somewhat, as the wolf looked to the familiar creatures. Hermione stepped forward, and the wolf turned on her. She held her ground, and raised the Amethyst wand,and plainly said, "ABRACADABRA!"

The wolf was held fast by the spell. Unable to move, he howled loudly. Then it looked like the wolf was being drawn from Remus' body. It started to separate. There was then two different beings. A regular wolf, and Remus Lupin. They were both held fast by the spell. Then the wolf began to fade away, leaving Remus Lupin there along the side of Padfoot, and Prongs. The spell ended, and Remus had to grab hold of Prongs to steady himself. It had worked.

Remus let himself slide to the floor, and Padfoot laid down beside him, to comfort him. Prongs changed back to Dobby, and sat beside Remus as well. The four left together turned to leave, when Remus called out to Hermione. "Miss Granger, a moment please, before you leave."

"Yes Mr. Lupin, what is it?"

"I just want to thank you. This is the best Christmas present I have ever received. I don't know how, but, somehow, I will repay you."

"There is no need Mr..."

"Remus Please. Call me Remus."

"Only if you call me Hermione. And there is no need to repay me. If there is anyone you should repay, it's Harry. He is the one to get me this wonderful wand, and all the good it has done."

"Then, thank you both. Please go and enjoy the rest of the evening, we should be down shortly."

They opened the door, to be brushed back by a streak of white that flashed through the door way.

Hedwig landed on Remus' shoulder, rubbing her head against his chin. She looked to Hermione, and you could see her eyes filling with tears. Hermione smiled at Lily, and nodded her head. The four then left the Marauders, and Lily there to get reacquainted with each other.

The prepared them selves for the onslaught of questions they were sure to come. Tonks was the first. "Is Remus alright?"

Hermione smiled once again, "He is more than alright. He is Remus Lupin, and no one else."

Tonks eyes grew wide open, She looked to Albus and Minerva, and they nodded. Tonks ran from the room, stopping to hug Hermione, and saying "THANK YOU!"

The rest were told what happened, and they all shared a very warm moment. It was then that Severus had a thought. "Albus, could I have a moment of you time please."

"Certainly Severus." And they walked from the room.

"Albus, with Lucius knowing that I am protecting Narcissa and Draco, I fear my days as a spy are over. I believe I may be in grave danger. I was hoping you could convince Miss Granger that she could use her spell on me."

While Albus was thinking, Severus felt a voice in his head, 'Look at your left arm Professor Snape.' Severus rolled up his sleeve, and cried as he saw he was clear of the dark mark. He thought , 'Thank you Miss Granger.'

'Your welcome Professor."

Christmas came to an end, with many happy feelings being shared. As well as a new member admitted to the Marauders. Severus was named byt he rest, which appropriately matched his Animagus form. He was called STINGER, and his form was that of a giant Black Wasp. Sirius was soon going to learn to live with a love hate relationship with Wasps.

The Holidays soon came to an end, and the students made there way back to the castle, and prepare for the second half of their first year.

Hermione and Draco became closer during the Holidays, as did Harry, Ginny, and Luna.

Harry, and his girls were alone for the trip back, Hermione and Draco deciding they needed to be alone,. and try to build on their relationship.

Harry looked o his two lovely girls. Ginny, Luna, I have done a lot of thinking during the break, and I have come to th conclusion that I like you both very much. Equally as much, to be exact. I hope you don't take this wrong, but, would you both feel right if I were to ask if I could share my feelings, with both of you. Not as boy/girl friend as yet, but if it were to change to that, would you both be willing to share? Did that even sound right?"

Both Ginny and Luna laughed, "It sounded like you want us both. Is that what you were getting at Harry?" Ginny laughed?

"Precisely."

Luna smiled at Harry, "You know Harry, we could keep each warm at night by snuggling. As a matter of fact, we could probably practice right now."

Harry smiled at the two lovelies, and held out his arms, and took them into his embrace. That was the way they stayed for the rest of the trip to Hogwarts.

Hermione and Draco were in the same situation. Snuggled up to each other, sharing their warmth.

A/N: This Chapter was completed with the help of two great fans of the Fic. HPTrump, and Robert. Thank you very much guys. The Keeper.