Angel on Campus Keeperoliver Chapter 21

Harry followed Rolf out the kitchen door, and caught up to him before he got very far. "Rolf, what's going on? Why are you doing this to Luna? She loves you, and doesn't want to lose you. Slow down, so we can talk, Rolf."

Rolf stopped and turned towards Harry, tears streaming down his face. "Harry, all I'm trying to do is make a good living for Luna and the twins. I want to make sure that we have the life she is meant to have. No, the life she deserves. Is there anything wrong with that? She puts you and Ginny, and Hermione before me. You heard her. She would rather stay here, than move to Switzerland with me. Why? This is a very important position, with quite a few possibilities for advancement. I would get to know many people with connections, that could better our lives. We would be in a situation that would put us in line for a full ambassadorship."

"Rolf, this is a position that you both have to agree upon. You never gave Luna a chance to voice her opinion. You just came in and told her that you were given the chance, and decided to take it, without asking her. Have you noticed how little you have been around, since you took the Professor position. You leave early, come home late, and hardly ever talk to Luna. You never ask how her day went, or how she is feeling. Have you asked her how she is doing at work? Have you asked her if the twins are kicking yet? Have you told her you love her while in a lovers embrace, and not while you are leaving for work? Rolf, She is pregnant, emotional, lonely, and in love with a man she hardly ever sees anymore. If you were to take this position, she thinks that you would be gone more than you are now. She would be in a foreign country, alone, and not able to communicate with the people around her. This is more than getting ahead in life, Rolf, this is sharing the love of a husband and wife. Caring for the one you chose to do so with. Marriage is a two way street. Yes, I know you want the best for Luna, but, have you ever asked her what the best for her was? Luna is not about Money, fame, or status. Luna is about Family, friends and fun.

She was happy when you were just Rolf Scamander, her husband, not Professor Rolf Scamander, or Rolf Scamander, Ambassador. She had friends here. Her father is here, Your friends are here."

"Harry, I love Luna, and just want what's best for her."

"Then find out what is best for her, and not for both of you. When you decide what is best for you both, then you take away her free will. Luna is a beautiful person, with a spirit that is all her own. If you take away that spirit, she is no longer Luna. Talk to her, and find out what she wants to do. Are you unhappy with the job you currently have? How is it, that after just a few days, you have been offered this position. You haven't even proved yourself as a professor. Don't get me wrong, as I know you will be a great teacher, but, why are they asking you to leave, after just getting you on?"

"It seems that they had asked my father to take the position, and her refused. They thought the next best thing would be to get me to take the position, and have access to my fathers knowledge."

"Is this the school asking you, or the Magical world asking this?"

"I think it's the ICW. The school just put it on my desk, to consider. I wanted it because of the challenge it presents. I had no thought to ask my father for his opinion on any matter. I want to show the world that Rolf Scamander is his own man, and not Newt Scamander's son, relying on his father's name."

"Rolf, you can do this by being the best Professor you can be. Luna is your main concern, and right now she is hurting. Go talk to her, and find out what she wants. I think you are fine where you're at, but, that is something you both have to agree upon."

"I will, Harry, and thanks for the talk. I didn't think anyone would want to talk to me, after that little episode between Luna and I."

"I'm sure Hermione and Ginny are doing their best to calm Luna down. I didn't need to be there, getting in their way. You needed someone to listen to your side of the story, and comforting if the need was there. Come on, let's go see how Luna is. If you still feel you need to get away, then take her with you, and talk things over. Just make sure that the final decision is something you both agree upon."

They entered the house, and walked through the kitchen, and into the living room. The ladies were sitting there sipping on a cup of tea. Luna had been crying, but, seems to have stopped, for the moment. She looked up at Rolf and smiled. Rolf looked back and returned her smile. He went to her, "Luna my love, please forgive me for not asking for your thoughts on this career move. I thought I was doing the right thing, but, forgot the most basic concept of marriage. It takes two for it to work"

"Rolf, I know you want to provide the life you think is best for us, but, money, fame, and power are not what I am looking for. You don't have to prove anything to me, and I am all that you should care about. What other people think of you is not of your concern. What we have right now, is all we will ever need. Please don't accept this position, because I don't want to leave what we have here. We have everything we need. Maybe you can take me to Switzerland for a late honeymoon. But, that's as long as I wish to gone for. You and Aaron are doing fine with the school, and with the new house, and the money you make, and I make, we are doing better than OK."

"I will talk to Richard and Dean Standish tomorrow, and tell him I have decided to turn down the offer, and wish to remain here. You're right, we do have everything we need or want here. I will also cut down my hours, as we now have our course study up to snuff, and Aaron is doing a great job in the evenings. And maybe next year we will be able to take that honeymoon, you so much deserve. Now, how about we go to bed, and make up in the correct manner."

"Ooooh, sounds like fun. Good night guys, Rolf and I are going to go have sex now, see you in the morning."

Hermione and Ginny just rolled their eyes, and Harry laughed, as they watched Rolf and Luna walk up the staircase to their bedroom. Ginny then shot a look at Harry, and he saw the gleam in her eyes. He would have to set a date for their wedding soon.

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The next day Harry got up early, showered, and dressed for the day. He met Dobby in the kitchen, and they sat down to a cup or tea. "Dobby, I need to make a run right quick, and was hoping you would tell Ginny and the kids I won't be long, in case they get up, before I return. I won't be long, I just need to talk to someone and ask them a question."

"I will do what you ask Harry Potter sir. I hope you aren't too long, as breakfast will be in about an hour."

"Hopefully I'll be back by then." And Harry left the kitchen for the Apparition spot, hidden from the muggle's view. He landed in the field across from the Burrow, and walked up to the door. Once again, Molly opened the door before he was able to knock and pulled him into a hug. "Harry dear, what brings you here so early. Come in and join Arthur and I for breakfast."

"Oh, just tea for me Molly, thank you. So, have you been payed yet for your work at the school?"

"I have been wanting to talk to you about that, young man. I think I need to be giving some of it back to you. Five hundred galleons is way too much for what little time I was there."

"No, mum. It is more than fare. You helped out when I needed you, and Richard and I agree that you earned what you were given. Now, Mum, dad, I have something to ask you, and you may not like it, but, I wish to marry Ginny soon. I mean real soon, like in the next two weeks. Do you think it's possible?"

Molly was ecstatic, and Arthur was smiling. "Why the rush all of a sudden Harry?" asked Arthur?

"You're not going to like this?"

Molly raised her eyebrow up, "Why not Harry, Ginny isn't pregnant is she. Just because we let Ronald get away with it, doesn't mean we want our daughter in that way."

"No, mum, Ginny is not pregnant. As a matter of fact, we haven't done it. However, I can't promise how much longer I can hold off. I love her Molly, Arthur. More than you can imagine. I want to live the rest of my life with her. I wasted four years of our lives because of my stupidity. I don't want to waste anymore of it."

"Two weeks is very short notice Harry, but it may be enough. I know who we need to contact on our side of the family, but we will need a list from you, who you wish to invite."

"That's a short list. You are the people I know the most. Other than you, my list will probably only have about 10 people. Let me go home, and talk to Ginny, and come up with our list. We'll be back later today."

"Alright Harry dear. We will see you later, and bring the children with you, and use the floo."

"OK Mum. We'll see you later."

Harry landed in the protected area, and walked to the house. Dobby was still the only one in the kitchen, but he could hear moving around upstairs, and knew the kitchen would soon be full.

Ginny was the first one down, and Harry pulled her into a hug and Kiss, that curled her toes. "Oh, I could get used to that real quick Potter."

"Well good, because it will soon become a staple to our waking up in the morning. Gin, I just got back from your mom' and dad's, and asked them if it would be possible to be married in two weeks. They took it better than I expected. As a matter of fact they were delighted with the idea. She wants us to make a list of guests we wish to invite. Mine is quite short, where as ours will be quite extensive.. How many do we wish to invite, love."

Ginny was just sitting there with a huge grin on her face, not listening to a word he was saying. Harry kissed her once again, to get his attention. "MMmm, I like the way you get my attention Harry. What were you saying love?"

"I was saying, we should go upstairs and shag our brains out, to celebrate, before the kids were up, but, now the moment is lost. I guess we will just have to settle on making out the guest list."

"Next time, just grab me by the shirt tail, and drag me upstairs. Besides the kids are with Sirius this weekend remember?"

"Shit, that's right. I have to go over there and tell them. Hey Dobby, I have a request for you?"

"What is that Harry Potter sir?"

"Well, Sirius was the best man at my parents wedding, and I was wondering, would you be my best man?"

Dobby jumped up from his seat, and ran to Harry. "Oh Harry Potter sir, Dobby can't, but, he is very happy that you would consider it."

"You can't, why?"

"Because Harry Potter sir, when a couple is married in the magical world, they have to complete a bonding ceremony, and the best man has to perform it. It has to be done by a wizard, and a witch. The witch has to be the Maid of Honor. The use of a wand is necessary by both. A house elf is not allowed to use a wand, even for this. Remember what happened to Winky, during the World Cup? I don't want that to happen again. Dobby appreciates what you has asked, but, he has to decline."

"I understand Dobby. I don't like it, but, I understand. Ginny, I imagine you want Hermione as your Maid of Honor, do you think George would be my best man?"

"What about Ron, Harry? He will be pretty upset if you don't ask him?"

"I'm not quite there with Ron yet, Gin. I think George would be the better choice."

"I don't think so Harry. Maybe you should ask Kingsley about Dobby. There might be a way around the wand bit. If you were to ask George over Ron, it would start the family feud all over again."

Dobby heard this, and his ears shot up. They were still thinking of him as best man. Harry agreed to what Ginny suggested, and Dobby did everything he could to hide his excitement.

They went to work on the guest list, as Dobby went to work on breakfast.

Luna and Rolf made their way to the table, and Luna saw Harry and Ginny working on their list. "Morning Harry, and Ginny. What are you working on?"

"Morning, Luna, Rolf. Harry and I are working on our guest list. Harry talked to mum, and we are getting married in two weeks. Luna, will you be one of mt Brides Maids?"

Luna squealed, "YES, That is, why yes Ginevra, I would be very happy to be a Bride maid. Who is the Maid of Honor, or do I need to ask?"

"I haven't asked her yet, but, I'm hoping Hermione will say yes."

"I'm sure she will. Harry, have you decided on a bet man as yet?"

"Yes, but, for right now, he has to pass."

"Who is it, and why?"

"I asked Dobby to be my Best Man, but, because of the bonding ceremony, and the use of a wand, he doesn't think he can do it."

"Why does he have to use a wand?"

"Missy Luna, The bond is a very special part of a magical wedding. The wand creates the ties that bind the two in matrimony."

"But, I thought you said you and Harry are bound, Dobby?"

Harry shot forward at this. "Dobby and I are bonded? I didn't know that?"

"Yes you did Harry. It happened the day you and Kreacher brought Dobby back. You bonded to them both. That was the only way Dobby would be allowed back."

"OK, so what does it mean then?"

"Harry, Dobby is allowed to perform magic, using his Bonded's wand, as long as the bonded is there. But, even if he couldn't use the wand, he still can perform the spell with out the use of a wand, because of the bond. He is a blood link to you Harry. The law is not in affect, when a wizard and an elf are bonded. Dobby is your brother, according to the law."

Dobby just sat there smiling at his family. Was it any wonder why he loved them all so much. He was a part of the most wonderful family in the world.

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Fay and Tina looked into the shimmering pool, and watched as Fay's favorite project continued to grow stronger with time. Her project was about done, needing just two more events to take place.

"Fay, what are you going to do when you will no longer be able to care for you pet project. Harry Potter is about to have his story played out to where you can no longer be of assistance. Will you look for another project to try and develop. Or, do you think I might be able to take a shot at a project?"

Fate looked at her long time friend Destiny. "Tina, I think it is time for you to try your hand at controlling a situation. Do you want to control a human, a wizard, a creature, an event. What is it you wish to control?"

Tina thought about it for a minute, then got a twinkle in her eye, and a smile on her face. "Fay, if you don't mind, I would like to control an event. But more than that, I would like to take part in it. I know, it has never been done before, but, there is nothing that says I can't be there when the event takes place. I just can't take an active role in setting up the event. Since the event is already in play, I can't take part in bringing about it's outcome. I can be there to insure nothing will go wrong, or, astray. We know what will occur, and I will not change that, but, I think a little nudge in the right direction can make sure things go as planned."

"Tina, why are you smiling like that? You have something planned don't you? Yes, you can't change fate, but, as Destiny, you can direct the path taken. I think I know what you are planning, you little devil. Be careful how you do it, though. We don't want the boss thinking we helped physically. That is a definite no no."

"Oh no, Fay. Things will go AS FATE DIRECTED. It's just that I think we could bring things about in the right direction, a little earlier in the game. I think it can be done, without getting anyone hurt. It is just to make them aware of where they need to go. Like I said, a nudge in the right direction."

"Alright Tina, but, as soon as you make that push, and have seen to it that the events take place as they have been fated. you must return to us. The boss will have a fit, if you are down there too long."

"Thank you love. There will be nothing to worry about. They will not even notice they were pushed. Now, if you will excuse, I have to go make preparations for my visit." Tina went to Fay, and gave her a hug and kiss. Fay returned them, and watched as Tina left to get ready for her visit.