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Warning: Scenes of a steamy nature towards the end, will be preceded by the Warning of
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Chapter 14:

The day of the Hogsmead visit arrived and Harry was up early. Spotting Hermione's ears poking above the back of her favourite chair in the common room he made his way over and flicked one of them making her jump as he said 'Morning." And halting any exclamation or retribution by planting a kiss against her lips. "Ready for breakfast?" he asked as he pulled away. Hermione nodded as she accepted his help up out the chair. "I've just got a quick errand to run. I'll meet you in the Great Hall." He said, Hermione nodded as he placed a quick kiss to the top of her head and left down the corridor.

He made his way down to the kitchens, determined this time to something right before the date even started.
As he stepped in the door one of the elves he had bonded too ran and stood looking up to him waiting for his order.
"Er, can I get a flask of cream with a cooling charm on it to keep it fresh please?" he asked quietly.
The little elf shot off and was back in seconds holding what appeared to be a muggle thermos.
"Thank you." Harry said taking the flask and making his way to breakfast.
He went to sit next to Hermione as he got to the great hall, instantly knowing something was wrong with how her ears were laid flat against her head and her tail completely still, on the floor under her seat.
The other Mian give away was Neville was sat next to her glaring daggers at the Slytherin table, Parkinson in particular, while Ginny was sat next to Hermione, arm around her shoulders.

As he got to where they were sat he tapped Nev on the shoulder who slid down a bit to let Harry in to sit next to Hermione.
"Mia?" He said quietly wondering what had happened. Within moments he had her feline features buried into his chest as her shoulders shook with suppressed sobs.
"What the hell? What's wrong?"

Ginny in answer slid a copy of the Daily Prophet across the table to him without saying a word, focusing on helping calm Hermione down.
As he had his hands full he asked Nev to read it.

Sub-Human At Hogwarts Uses Animal Magnetism to Ensnare Wizarding Saviour

By Rita Skeeter

It has come to this reporter's attention that a sub-human has been attending Hogwarts for the last 2 years. Long time friend of Harry Potter and now confirmed girlfriend, Muggleborn Witch Hermione Granger is not human according to my own investigative research. Is she the cause of the break-up of the friendship of Mr. Potter and Ronald Weasley a member of a prominent Pureblood family?

Pictured is Hermione Granger in her true form, she is at least half cat and if rumours are true uses her claws to devastating effect to those who would befriend our saviour. Pansy Parkinson of Slytherin House has gone on record to state that she would have approached Mr Potter hand extended in friendship earlier this year had Mr. Weasley not needed hospital treatment after a minor disagreement with Mr. Potter lead the catlike Miss Granger to attack him.

'It was awful' Gregory Goyle Jr, said, Mr. Weasley had to be carried heavily bleeding to the hospital wing, we don't know if his scars are going to be permanent or not. We have not seen him since.

Seeking out the truth of the matter I tracked down Ronald Weasley, who is currently serving time for an unrelated issue in a juvenile detention facility, and asked him his take on the break-up of his friendship with Mr. Potter. His response was concerning to say the least.
'She's always been around, always bossing him around, I don't think he would have ended our friendship had she not been around'

This leaves many questions: Is our Saviour in Danger? What is Headmaster Flitwick going to do about the danger? Is he going to do anything? Are our children safe?
We can only hope Miss Granger doesn't maul any more children.

Neville finished the article with fury in his voice. It was a sight to see, the slightly pudgy wizard was shaking in anger.
Turning to Hermione Neville spoke. "I Neville Longbottom, Scion of Family Longbottom Hereby decree Hermione Jane BLACK is under my House protection."
Harry repeated the saying only exchanging his name for Neville's.
The doors to the great hall slammed open as these vows took effect and the two house coat of arms appeared under the black coat of arms on her shoulder.
Stood there was the ministry Executioner axe in hand and a squad of Aurors, with an evil smile upon his face.

He strode the length of the great hall, and Harry noticed Most of Slytherin table looked on in a smug satisfied way.
Harry realising the altercation that was moments away whipped out his communication parchment and wrote "GET HERE NOW! PRONGS SPEED! HERMIONE'S LIFE IN DANGER!"
slipping his own wand out noticing most of Gryffindor all making sure their wands were to hand, even the first years who Hermione had helped in their first weeks here, doing a much better job of the prefect for them.

"Headmaster I have a signed writ here for the destruction of the Sub-Human Hermione Jane Granger. I will now go to Carry out my duty." Turning to go towards the Gryffindor table he stopped.
All of Gryffindor Table had their wands pointed at him and the Aurors. Half of Ravenclaw the same, the other half and All of Hufflepuff had their wands pointed at Slytherin. The staff at the Head Table all had their wands out while Flitwick had somehow interposed himself between the executioner and Gryffindor table.

It was to this stalemate that Sirius Black ran in with Amelia Bones and another squad of Aurors.
"Auror's STAND DOWN!" Amelia shouted the length of the room.
The Auror's with the executioner looked at her and as one said "No Ma'am We're here on orders from the minister."
Turning to the Aurors she brought with her and Sirius she spoke.
"Lord Black, you are hereby Reactivated to Senior Aurour Status" Pointing at the executioner and mutinous Aurors. "Aprehend them." She finished with firing her own stunner at them.

Before Black and the Aurors with Bones could react 200 stunners slammed into all the Aurors with the executioner. The executioner however received a bludgeoner to the chest courtesy of Flitwick sending him flying over the table and into the wall behind, the force of the impact rendering him unconscious.

"Cuff 'Em" Madam bones spoke, muted fury in her voice. Putting her wand away she withdrew a second parchment and went over to hand it to Hermione who's eyes were wide in terror, Miss Black, this here is a written notification that you are NOT classed as sub-human, you will never need worry about this again.
When we're finished here I will be sending people to Arrest Minister Fudge, Lucius Malfoy and Undersecretary Umbridge for attempted Murder of a minor, Said mionor being the heir to an Ancient and Noble House, and Protected of two more, Corruption, and Signing an Execution order without investigation.
Mr. Potter, I suggest until this blows over you and your girlfriend stay on Hogwarts grounds.
Also for the defamatory and libelous article written Miss Skeeter is also wanted. The Daily Prophet are not being very cooperative with her whereabouts right now."

"Madam Bones!" One of her Aurors called. Waiting to see that Harry understood the danger Hermione would be in should they leave the castle at the moment, she made her way over to her Auror, who was pointing mutely at all the unconscious Aurors. Each had their left sleeve raised and there in plain sight was the Dark Mark.
"Keep them cuffed, have their properties checked and once they awake inform them they are under arrest for belonging to an illegal terrorist organisation.
Looking to Sirius she spoke.

"You can either go and help detain the signatories on that execution order, or stay here it's your choice.
nodding he went over to where Harry and Hermione were sat.
"Kitten, do you want me to stay here for a bit or-" Hermione cut him off, and with a hatred in her voice that made her growl she said three words. "Get the Bastards" Sirius nodded before looking to Madam Bones.
"Take one of their badges" She said pointing towards one of the unconscious Aurors. "I want them in holding cells within the hour." Sirius nodded, summoning a badge and left the hall, three of the Auror's Madam Bones had brought going with him.

-o.O.O.o-

Cornelius Fudge was sat behind his desk waiting for news from the executioner that Lucius and Delores had advised he send in the wake of that article. Sending him had nothing to do with the contribution Malfoy made towards his Re-Election fund for next term no.
He couldn't wait for the amount of good publicity that he would get for acting swiftly ad destroying such a 'Dark and Dangerous' creature in the school.
He couldn't perceive that when word got out what he'd ordered that any other outcome would happen, not with Delores' reassurance and Malfoy's honeyed words.

His door slammed across his room hitting the wall opposite, having been hit with a banishment charm, and Black with three Aurors ran in before he could even make a sound.
Before he knew it he was wearing magic suppressing cuffs and having a list of charges read out to him that would not only signal the end of his career but if he wasn't careful, his life. He tried to bluster his way out of this saying she couldn't have been an heir as she was Muggleborn.
His face went pale however when he heard Sirius speak.

"I Adopted her you Cretin. Had you even done the barest of investigation you would have known her name is now Hermione Jane Black. You also signed an attack of a protected person of House Potter AND House Longbottom. With those, how many of the Old Alliances will back them do you think?"
"Buh – Bu – Lucius." Fudge tried to say. "He's Next, And this time he won't be able to bribe the Minister at his trial." Sirius sad as he forcibly pushed Fudge into a cell. "For attacking my Daughter in all but blood I'll see you get the kiss." Sirius snarled as he slammed the door.
The last sounds the Minister made for the next few hours were cries of despair.

-o.O.O.o-

Lucius was happily sat in his study, he couldn't believe his luck. The minister had signed off on the order with hardly any prompting, just a mention of the good press and he'd put quill to parchment.
Gently lifting his tumbler of brandy to his lips he smiled as the warmth spread.
:MaCnair should be done soon, and Potter will lose himself in despair, and when my Master returns I'll be rewarded.: He thought.

It was then the world no longer made sense. His floo flared and five Aurors charged out, not even bothering with wands they slammed into him, sending his chair tumbling.
In the next moment his cane that housed his wand was sent flying from his grasp, whilst at the same time a pair of magic suppressing cuffs were slapped onto his wrists.
"What is the meaning of this? Do you not know who you're dealing with?" As he was shouting this a second team of Aurors came piling out his Floo and charged through the door of his study to the rest of his house.
Looking on in horror as he was dragged away Lucius knew his room of dark artefacts wasn't locked down as he wasn't expecting any visitors today.

-o.O.O.o-

Delores Umbridge was walking through the corridors of the ministry with her sickly smile on her face. She had just gotten herself an updated list of all the Muggleborn in the ministry.
She shuddered slightly in pleasure at the thought of how she was going to make their lives miserable for having the audacity to take the jobs that should belong to the respectable Purebloods.

Her thoughts then drifted to the half breed monstrosity that had dared to stay within the halls of Hogwarts. That had been dealt with in short order.
:Really half breeds and should be tagged and in camps for the protection of the pureblood society.: She thought, leading her to an idea of a new law she could draft up.

Lost in her own plans she stepped into her office and stopped dead at the sight that greeted her.
Stood behind her desk were three Auror's all with a harsh expression upon their faces, but the fourth person there was the one that scared her the most.
Sat in her chair was Sirius Black. His expression could be said to be murderous, and at this moment his gaze was firmly in her direction.

"Madam Umbridge" He said in a cold tone. "From the papers you left out on your desk, I can see you were not going to stop in your attempts to kill Miss Granger."
she felt the blood leave her face and in attempt to save face spoke.
"I am the Senior Undersecretary to the Minister of Magic, What – "
Sirius silenced her with a look as he interrupted her. "You WERE the Senior Undersecretary. As of now you are a citizen under arrest to await trial for the attempted murder of Hermione Jane Black. Saying this as he stood up he signaled the Aurors who moved forward to take her into custody.

In her panic Umbridge didn't think of her actions and drew her wand firing off a Reductor into the midst of the four people in her office, catching one of the Auror's in the arm.
The last thing she saw were two bludgeoners and and a reductor flying at her head.
Her last thought before it blew up in a red mist was :But I'm the Senior Undersecretary, how dare they:

Sirius looked on as the pink clad headless figure fell to the floor. Turning quickly he went to help stabilise the downed Auror.
"Hang in there you hear?" He said as he levitated him, another one of the Auror's grabbing the arm off the floor and putting it in a conjured bucket of ice and followed him to the Floo through to St. Mungo's.

-o.O.O.o-

Hermione watched as Sirius left the hall with an Auror guard, still shaking from the fear that she was about to be summarily executed for something that she couldn't help.
Getting up Harry pulled Hermione into his arms and then lifted her off her feet before turning to Neville as he held on to her.
We'll be in the Hospital Wing for a bit then when we disappear let the rest know not to worry we're still in the castle, just in a place we've found is best for privacy.

She felt Harry adjust his hold on her slightly so he'd also gotten hold of her tail to avoid treading on it as he made his way out of the Great Hall.
Ginny decided to go with them to offer her some support.
Before they could leave though they were intercepted by Fred and George.
"Give us a moment, we'll scout ahead for you." Harry nodded. And waited for one of them to signal the all clear.

Once in the hospital wing he sat on one of the beds holding a near petrified Hermione close. Ginny had taken one of her hands and was gently stroking the fur, while the twins' were guarding the door.
Madam Pomfrey came over in a moment having followed them up and gone straight to her potions store.
Passing Ginny the vial she whispered to try get Hermione to drink it. Hermione recognised it as a simple calming draught and heard Harry whispering to her.
"Mia, come on, it's ok, no one's going to hurt you. Just need you to drink the potion girl." Slowly she was able to let some of the fear go and reached a shaky hand for the vial she took it and downed the contents.

Ash she started to ease down from her fear she looked around the room taking more notice of her surroundings.
Noticing Ginny was still holding her hand she smiled at the Red head in thanks as she pressed herself in closer to Harry.

Ginny asked quietly. "You gonna be ok now. Hmm? No more panics?" Smiling at the care shown by the girl she once thought would be a rival for Harry's affections she nodded.
"I'll take the Terrible twosome with me an we'll see you later, and don't worry about your sugar quill stock, I'll pick you plenty up ok?" Ginny finished.
"Thanks Gin." Hermione said quietly.

Nodding once more Ginny got up and quickly spoke to Harry.
"Take care of her."
"Always" Harry replied.
Ginny smiled and walked away, leading her brothers out the Hospital wing and out to Hogsmead.

-o.O.O.o-

An hour had passed when Hermione spoke again. Harry had spent the time with his feline in his arms in thought. Deciding that the first thing he would do is still get Hermione on a date even if he had to go a roundabout way to do it.
"Harry are. . . are you sure you still wa. . .want to be with me?" He heard her ask in a small voice.
Holding her tight Harry whispered into her ear. "More than ever Mia. You're stuck with me."

It was then Madam Pomfrey walked over to check on Hermione.
"O.K, sit still a moment." She said as she flicked her wand over performing the standard diagnostic. "Well your blood pressures still a little elevated which is to be expected all things considered but otherwise physically you're fine. How do you feel?"
Harry listened intently as well wanting to know the answer.
"Honestly, as long as Harry's with me I feel fine." Hermione said.
Madam Pomfrey nodded and spoke again. "O.K. you can go, just don't dwell on what happened ok?"
Harry saw Hermione's head nod and relaxed his grip so Hermione could get off the bed.

Following her off the bed and out the hospital wing Harry caught her hand and led her to the stairs. With all the fidgeting she'd done he knew her fur was bound to be a mess underneath. How Hermione had avoided twitching he didn't know.
"Brush-Down?" Harry offered knowing she'd like it.
"I'd Love one." Hermione sighed and they turned to the stairs and made their way to the 7th floor and their den.
Once inside Harry watched as Hermione disappeared behind the privacy screen.
He sat in the chair by his desk and started reading, waiting for Hermione to call him to do her back.

It wasn't too long before he heard her call.
Stepping round the screen he looked at her lay out on the table, towel covering her from the waist down.
"Beautiful" He whispered, seeing the points of her ears twitch at the sound of his voice.
She had Lay on her front, arms crossed under her chin, but instead of just pulling her hair to the side this time she'd done it up into two short braids either side of her head.

Stepping over to the shelves he got the brushes he wanted to use, but this time instead of just the one to teas the fur straight and the one to help brush it down, he brought a third, this one had cost him the most but he wasn't going to tell her that.
Griffin fur was the smoothest animal brush there was, and was solely used to pamper.

Stepping up to the table he slowly started drawing the first brush across her fur, taking the time to stop and gently lift the brush away every time it snagged. Repeatedly doing this served for two purposes, one it disentangled the fur, and two, it started to help relax Hermione, who let out a small mew of displeasure every time he stopped.
Once all the tangles had been teased out he got the next brush, and with just a little more pressure started working the brush from the nape of her neck all the way to the small of her back in smooth even strokes. If the rumbling purr Hermione was generating was an indication she was loving every minute of his ministrations.

This time when he stopped it was not a small mew of disappointment but a definate meowl .
Chuckling he looked to her head to see the insides of her ears pinking a little. It was the only place he could tell when she blushed now, unless she was wearing her illusion. Placing his hand on her back and rubbing little circles right down to where the towel met her fur before he stopped. This time the purring had a distinct undertone to it. He wasn't sure what but as long as she was happy he wasn't going to argue.

Once he stopped he walked round to the top of the table where her head lay.
Crouching down in front of her he spoke.
"I'm pampering you today, you get a third brush, purely for the pleasure of feeling it glide through your fur." He said quietly before leaning in and kissing her.
While he was still kissing her he brought his arm round and started brushing the nape of her neck before moving his kisses along the top of her short muzzle to kiss the middle of her forehead.
Working the brush in short shallow strokes he stayed near her neck, following the brush with his fingers sometimes.
He carried this on until he finished her entire back, by which time Hermione seemed completely relaxed.

-o.O.O.o-

Hermione was a puddle of cat shaped squshiness she decided. Harry had looked after her fully once he started to brush her back with that third brush though, the pleasure she felt at such a simple action was electrifying.
Once he finished though, he gently took up one of he braids and undid it before spending a good 15 minutes just brushing out her normal hair, before doing the same the other side.
As she purred in contentment Hermione decided she'd never felt so loved as she did right now.
Once Harry finished he cleaned the brushes and deposited the loose hairs in the little box he'd said he was going to collect all her loose fur in. What for she didn't know, but he did promise her he would show her one day.

As he finished she watched as he stepped the other side of the screen to give her the privacy to get up and put a silk robe on to cover her modesty.
Walking over to the selections she chose one that she'd had specially made without his knowledge, It was sheer from the shoulders fading to opaque a little below her breasts so her lower half was still completely hidden.

Stepping around the screen she watched as Harry's eyes seemed to widen momentarily and he visibly swallowed. Walking slowly over him she draped her arms over her shoulders before bringing her muzzle close to his ear as she leaned forwards.
"Like what you see?" She asked before pulling back a bit to look him in the eyes.
Those green eyes that had darkened a little with desire. Feeling his hands on her waist as she was still leaning over him a bit she waited for his reply.
"Very much so Mia." He said before leaning forward and capturing her lips.

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She melted at his tone and straddled his lap as they kissed.
She drew her tongue along his lips asking for entrance which he gave. Slipping her tongue in and caressing his tongue with hers she let her emotions take her.
She felt his desire poking against her again. Very conscious that it was just a couple of pieces of fabric between them she ground down on him making him gasp and tighten his grip on her waist momentarily as she kept grinding against him.

All too soon air was needed and the kiss broke, but she didn't stop grinding. Moving one paw-like hand down to grab his hand she brought it up to her breast as she looked him in the eye.
"Touch me Harry." She whispered as she felt his hips shifting involuntarily against her movements."
She could feel the heat of desire pooling in her lower abdomen as he started to caress her breast through her robe.

Her breathing started to come in shorter gasps as she moved against his trousers, pressing herself hard against him to get the desired friction. she let out a satisfied growl as she felt Harry's fingers trace around her breast. She pulled his lips back to hers, as their kiss deepened she felt her nipples harden and Harry gently tease and tweak the one under his hand.
This sent another wave of heat through her and she started to speed up her grinding against him, she could feel her tail swishing of its own accord and let it.

She felt Harry bring the hand left on her waist up to cup her other breast, until he had them both in his hands, and had his thumbs tracing around her hardened nipples making her gasp.
She moved so that her head was to the side of his and flicked her tongue out to trace the shell of his ear drawing a groan from him as she started to buck slightly as his own movements sped up to join hers.
Her breaths were coming in short and fast gasps until a coil within her snapped and she shuddered against him mewling his name, her release spilling over his trouser-clad bulge, At the same time she felt it twitch a few times and he grunted her name.

As they sat there both coming off their mutual highs, waiting for their breathing to settle, she felt Harry move his hands from her breasts to round her waist.
Letting out a content sigh she whispered, "Harry that was. . ."
"Incredible." He finished for her.
Nodding Hermione adjusted how she was sat so that instead of straddling him she was sat across his lap, curling up in his arms.
She saw him wave his wand as he whispered a cleaning charm and smiled as she snuggled against him.
"Harry 'm tired" she muttered against him. "Me too Mia, sleep for a bit, I'll set an alarm." She heard him whisper closely into her pointed ear.
"I Love you Harry." She whispered falling asleep against him, with his arms around her.
"I love you too Mia." She heard him whisper back just as she fell asleep.

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-o.O.O.o-

Harry looked down to the sleeping catgirl in his arms, mind slightly foggy with how tired he now felt.
He couldn't believe what she had been wearing, all his blood had run south. When had she managed to find time to get it made?
Looking down at the beautiful sight in his arms he still couldn't believe she was wearing something that was semi-transparent.

Looking to her face he couldn't help but smile as she slept on in complete contentment.
Dropping a small kiss on to her head he carefully settled them both so they wouldn't fall in their sleep, set his wand to wake them up in a couple of hours and placed it with his glasses on the table before he joined Hermione in slumber.