Chapter 14.

Summer had seemed to fly by and Harry and Hermione were brought to the train station by Sirius, Remus, and Emma. As Hermione and Harry said their goodbyes, Hermione noticed her mother and Remus were getting along well, it reminded her of the time her parents were together. She wondered if it was possible something might be going on between them.

Harry took her by the hand "You ready to go?" Hermione nodded and the two got on the train. Harry pulled Hermione into a compartment, she fell in and sat on his lap. His arms went around her 'Always wondered what it was like to get this beautiful woman on my lap.' Hermione blushed 'Flattery, Mr. Potter will get you everywhere.' Hermione smirked.

Harry returned the smirk 'Don't forget Mione that's your name now too."

They heard Neville and Luna and invited them into the compartment as they did Susan when they heard her passing. Luna looked at Hermione "Hermione is Harry's lap more comfortable than the seat?" Harry laughed Hermione looked at Luna "You could say that yes."

Neville looked at Harry and Hermione "Guys; great party Harry." Susan nodded "Yes, except for Ronald punching you."

"Thanks, Neville, Susan, it was one to remember," Harry said with a smile.

Luna looked at Harry and Hermione "Your bond is really strong." Neville and Susan looked at Luna confused.

Harry and Hermione looked at Luna shocked. Hermione looked at Luna "How did you know we were?"

Luna looked at Hermione "Soul Bonded?" Luna began to think about how to explain it then she simply smiled "I can see things, somethings I can't explain like Ginny trying to slip you a love potion. Kind of pointless if you two are bonded, it renders love potions useless." Hermione seemed lost but Harry went with it. "So now we don't have to worry about that anymore Mione."

Neville looked at Harry "So what do you think this year will be like? Maybe Malfoy will leave us alone."

Harry looked at Neville "Don't worry Nev, I have a feeling things will be a bit different this year but as for Malfoy that's another story."

The door opened and Malfoy entered his goons Crabb and Goyle behind him along with Pansy Parkinson. He looked around the room.

"Oh look Potty decided to lower himself by associating himself with a squib, Looney Lovegood, a skeleton, and as usual the mud blood," Malfoy said with a grin. The other Slytherin members laughed.

Hermione was angry, but it was Harry who stood. Harry looked at Malfoy "Get out Malfoy."

Malfoy laughed and looked at Crabb and Goyle "Ooooh, Potty grew a spine since last year, figured you would still be a sniveling mess since the tournament Potter."

Malfoy went to shove Harry only to have his arm quickly pinned behind his back and with a fluid motion, Harry grabbed his wand from its holster and now held now pointed at Malfoy's neck.

Draco became nervous and Harry spoke in a tone that became as cold as ice "Never make fun of my friends again, Malfoy." Harry pushed Draco into Crabb and Goyle and they took off but not before Malfoy spoke "Wait till my father hears about this."

Harry closed the door and sat back down next to Hermione who kissed him "I see the book Tonks gave you is helping."

Harry nodded he looked at Neville "Neville, Sirius told me our families always allied want to refresh that Alliance?"

Neville looked surprised "Are you sure Harry?"

Harry nodded Neville looked amazed "Yes of course."

Harry smiled "As Lord of House Potter I request Alliance with House Longbottom." Harry said sticking his hand out.

Neville grabbed his hand "House Longbottom accepts and will aid House Potter in any way we can."

They soon were to arrive at the school and they boys left the room allowing the girls to change into their uniforms and vice versa.

They soon arrived at the school heading for the great hall. The candles lit high above them and everyone sat down at their house tables.

Harry saw the twins were sitting closer to them while Ron and Ginny distanced themselves.

Harry turned, seeing Dumbledore and the other teachers. What surprised Harry was seeing the woman in pink from the ministry.

Dumbledore stood up and his podium came to life and the owl opened its bronze wings.

Dumbledore looked around "Good evening everyone. I would like to welcome you all back for another year at Hogwarts, we also wish to welcome our new defense against the dark arts teacher Professor Dolores Umbridge."

Everyone applauded and the woman giggled. "I am sure you all will join me as I wish her good luck, now, as usual, our caretaker has asked me to." Umbridge stood up and interrupted Dumbledore.

Harry looked at Hermione using their bond he spoke to her 'What is she doing here? She works with Fudge.'

"Thank you, Headmaster, for those kind words of welcome. And how lovely to see all your bright happy faces smiling up at me," Only no one was smiling at the new Professor.

Dolores looked at the room "I'm sure we're all going to be very good friends."

Fred and George shook their heads and said with much sarcasm "That's likely."

"The Ministry of Magic has always considered the education of young witches and wizard of vital importance. Although each Headmaster has brought something new to this historic school."

She nodded to Dumbledore who returned her nod before she continued.

"Progress for the sake of progress must be discouraged. Let us preserve what must be preserved, perfect what can be perfected and prune practices that ought to be prohibited."

Everyone clapped softly

Dumbledore took the podium "Thank you Professor Umbridge, that really was most illuminating."

Ron looked at Umbridge "Illuminating? What a load of waffle!"

Hermione frowned and looked at Harry 'The Ministry is going to interfere with Hogwarts. Best we stay on our toes.'

After the feast, Harry and Hermione went to see McGonagall. The professor led them to their new room which was decorated in the Gryffindor colors, it had a queen-sized bed and two desks and a large bathroom.

McGonagall looked at them "This room will have a password that you both agree on. Touch the door and it will set the password. Goodnight to you both."

McGonagall left and Harry and Hermione thought for a moment. "So, what do you want the password to be?"

Hermione thought for a moment "Something not easily guessed."

Harry thought for a bit on this and then remembered a name he called a certain black dog and it made him smile, "Snuffles." He said laughing.

Hermione looked at Harry confused "Snuffles?"

"A name I used for a certain black grim."

Hermione thought about it and she agreed and they set the password. Afterward, Hermione suggested it might be best to notify Sirius which Harry agreed to. Harry opened his trunk and pulled out the mirror Sirius had given him "Padfoot, are you there?"

Sirius appeared in the mirror "Hey Pup not wanting to be rude but you called at a really bad time." Harry looked in the mirror "Are you at a restaurant?" Sirius nodded "Yes I'm on a date with Amy, so judging by your call this isn't about being homesick what's going on?"

Hermione looked into the mirror "The ministry has Dolores Umbridge teaching Defense against the Dark Art's."

Sirius didn't show any signs of amusement "Listen up you two, Dolores is the secretary to Fudge, she reports to him directly so be on your guard. Now I have to go, Amy is coming to the table, Padfoot out."

Hermione unpacked her trunk as did Harry and they moved their things into the dressers. Once they were unpacked, Hermione yawned still tired from the train ride and looked at the bed. Harry looked at Hermione and she turned to him and he himself was tired as well so the two fell asleep in each other's arms.

The morning came and Harry woke up, seeing his wife still asleep his arm wrapped around her. It was a peaceful morning with the sun shining brightly. Harry felt his wife started to move and soon her bum was pressing against him. She then began moving again and grinding her bum against him. He soon felt a sensation of his own down low and he moved back not wanting to disturb her. She moved once again grinding against him. So he moved back further only to fall out of the bed with a hard thump.

He heard giggling, he looked at his wife seeing she her smiling. "Hermione, you're awake?"

Hermione rose up still smiling "Yes, you would have known if you had used the bond," She said in a mock stern tone, she then gave him a pout pretending to be hurt. "Was I that bad you had to move away from me?"

Harry laughed "Minx, I didn't want to wake you."

Hermione got up and headed for the shower leaving a string of clothes on the floor. At the door she stopped and removed her bra. She then turned to Harry so he could get a full view of her breasts and then leaned her body against the door frame and she looked at him "I don't want to be late for breakfast, care to join me?"

Harry got up quickly and followed his wife to the shower not wasting a single moment. He strode quickly to the bathroom as Hermione walked inside the shower. The water was warm and it felt good. Hermione had her back towards him and Harry took advantage and wrapped his arms around her waist. Surprising her slightly. As the water slide down their naked bodies, things began to heat up. Harry leaned in close and began to leave a trail of kisses down his wife's neck. She leaned her head back onto his shoulder to allow better access as she began moaning loudly as one of his hands had made it up to her breast as the other moved lower, gently teasing across her nether lips.

Despite her pleasure Hermione said using their bond 'Harry we really need to stop or we will be late for breakfast.'