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Dinner that night was very enjoyable. There was even a small dance floor that Ginny, Hermione, and Tonks managed to get Harry, Ron and Remus onto. Ginny even took a turn with her father and brother both of which reminded her that she needed to behave. While talking to Bill, Ginny admitted that neither of them was ready for that step, "Yes Bill, Harry and I have talked about that and we will wait. Harry even said he'd wait till we were married."

Hearing Ginny talk about marriage stunned Bill into silence. When he could speak again Bill grinned at his little sister, "Well, smidge it seems as if your childhood dreams will come true. You always did say you'd marry Harry Potter. Although the first time you said that it came out more like 'Hawwy Powwer'. You really were too cute, smidge. I just hope Harry has a clue as to what he's getting himself into. Because you know to marry one Weasley is essentially marrying all of us."

"Bill, Harry can handle himself. And besides, mum loves him. She'd hex any of you that dared to harm a hair on his head."

"Yeah smidge, I know and she'd have to stand in line behind you. But seriously, I want you to be careful. I know there is no way we could talk you into staying out of this so I want you to always be alert. Train hard this summer and next year. I'm afraid that things may be happening faster than we expect." Bill glanced over Ginny's shoulder to where Harry was sitting at the table talking to his dad and Kingsley. "He's a good man, Ginny. We couldn't have picked anyone better for you."

Ginny blushed slightly at her oldest brother's compliment. "Thanks Bill. It means a lot to me to know that you've finally accepted that I'm growing up and can make my own choices."

The group made their way back to the hotel after dinner with the intent of watching a muggle movie on the television. As they stepped in to the elevator Hermione's voice became rough and ragged and her eyes slid out of focus. "THE TIME OF THE CHOSEN ONE APPROACHES. TWO BECAME THREE BECAME FOUR. THE BONDING OF THE FOUR MUST BE COMPLETE FOR NEITHER CAN LIVE WHILE THE OTHER SURVIVES. THE POWER IS WITHIN AND THE HORCURXS MUST BE DISTROYED. A BETRAYAL IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS BUT BETRAYAL WILL LEAD TO THE FINAL BATTLE. THE GUARDIANS OF LIGHT MUST CHOOSE THEIR TIME. THE CHOOSEN ONE MUST COMPLETE THE BOND FOR WITH OUT IT ALL IS LOST."

Hermione's eyes rolled back in her head and she slumped against Ron. Everyone was stunned into silence. Harry was the first to try and speak. Looking around at the occupants of the elevator he stuttered, "W…was that a real prophesy?"

Ron had picked Hermione up and stood there shaking his head, "Blimey, she's not going to like this. She thinks divination is, what did she call it, a wooly subject and now she's gone and made a prophesy."

Harry chuckled slightly and turned to the others in the elevator, "What do you think professor? Was it real?"

The adults stood rooted to the spot. None of them could believe what they had just heard. Then it dawned on Harry. "Oh dam," he muttered. Harry looked over at Ron then at Ginny and both had realized what Hermione's prophesy, whether real or not, had just reveled.

Harry started to say something but Remus held up a hand to stop him, "Not here Harry. We will discuss this once we are inside the room."

Harry nodded his head and gathered Ginny close to his side. He opened their connection, "Well the cat's out of the bag now."

"Yes it is, Harry. What are we going to do?"

"Well if I was going to tell anyone it would be the people standing here with us now. I just wish this hadn't happened. There was a reason that Dumbledore didn't tell the Order."

"I know Harry but now we will have some help. We really haven't had a clue as to where to start looking for them or how to destroy them."

"You're right, Ginny."

The elevator stopped and they all piled out with Ron still carrying Hermione. They made their way into the living room and took seats. Ron sat in an oversized club chair with Hermione on his lap. Remus suggested that Ron take Hermione up to her bedroom.

Ron shook his head no, "Sorry, professor. She's going to be miffed enough to learn she made a prophesy. I'm not about to put her to bed and let her wake up to find out we were discussing things with out her. She'll be fine where she is."

As if on cue, Hermione began to stir. She stretched up and when she opened her eyes she blushed furiously to realize that she was sitting on Ron's lap and everyone was staring at her. "What happened? The last thing I remember was being in the elevator."

Hermione struggled to get off Ron's lap but her held her in place, "'Mione sit still. You've had a bit of a shock and we need to explain."

Hermione looked around and asked again, "What happened?"

Kingsley spoke up, "I think its best I show you. It would be better with a pensive but since we don't have one, I'm a sufficient enough Legilimens to get the point across." At Hermione's worried look Kingsley smiled at her, "It's alright. If you will just relax and let me show you what happened it won't hurt."

Hermione slowly nodded and gripped Ron's had tightly. Kingsley drew his wand, pointed it at Hermione and muttered Legilimens. Hermione found herself watching her and Ron talking in the elevator. She saw herself become stiff and begin speaking in a voice that was not her own. "THE TIME OF THE CHOSEN ONE APPROACHES. TWO BECAME THREE BECAME FOUR. THE BONDING OF THE FOUR MUST BE COMPLETE FOR NEITHER CAN LIVE WHILE THE OTHER SURVIVES. THE POWER IS WITHIN AND THE HORCURXS MUST BE DISTROYED. A BETRAYAL IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS BUT BETRAYAL WILL LEAD TO THE FINAL BATTLE. THE GUARDIANS OF LIGHT MUST CHOOSE THEIR TIME. THE CHOOSEN ONE MUST COMPLETE THE BOND FOR WITH OUT IT ALL IS LOST."

Hermione felt Kingsley leave her mind and she gasped. She turned to Harry with pleading eyes, "I…I didn't m…m…mean to. Harry I'm so sorry."

Harry stood and crossed to Hermione and Ron and whispered, "Its okay 'Mione. From what I've seen someone making a prophesy can't help it. I know you didn't do anything on purpose."

"But now they know. They know about the horcruxes. I'm sorry…I didn't…oh bugger it Harry I know you didn't want anyone else to know," Hermione turned and began to sob into Ron's chest.

Harry placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, "Hermione, stop that. You did nothing wrong. Besides if I was going to tell anyone, it would be those in this room."

Hermione hiccupped and wiped her face with her hands, "Okay now what?"

Remus spoke up, "I think you need to start at the beginning, Harry."

Harry moved back to sit beside Ginny and took her hand in his. "Fine but I need your word, from all of you, that this does not leave this room. Professor Dumbledore asked me to not share this with anyone but Ron, Hermione and Ginny. There was a reason he didn't tell the Order, he didn't tell me why though."

Remus nodded, "Harry we know more than you think we just didn't realize what we knew. I helped Albus find a cave. That was part of this wasn't it?"

Harry nodded, "Yes it was." Harry looked around the room into the eyes of everyone there. He was worried that Bill wasn't looking him in the eye. "Bill? Is there something wrong?" When Bill looked at Harry, Harry used his Legilimens skills and silently entered Bill's mind. What he saw there shocked him, "You were with him?"

Bill's eyes widened in surprise, "Ho…you too, huh? Yes Harry I was there. He needed someone with experience in curse breaking so I went along. I told him to let me do it but he refused saying he was to be the one to make the sacrifice. Once I got him back to Hogwarts, Snape did what he could to stop the curse. I only wish there was more I could do. I was able to keep the curse from overtaking his body but I couldn't stop it from continuing to burn his arm." Bill dropped his head, "I'm sorry Harry."

Harry sat quietly and absorbed what he had learned. He felt Ginny gently squeeze his hand and felt a comforting calm come over him. He took a deep breath and began to tell those assembled an overview of what he and Dumbledore discussed last year. As the story wound down Harry could see the gears working in everyone's minds.

"So that's where you went that night, to the cave?" Remus asked.

"Yeah that's where we were." Harry had a hard blazing look of fury on his face, "And it was for nothing. It was a fake horcurx. Someone had beaten us there and removed the real one."

Remus and the others gasped in shock, "So you mean to tell me that Albus died over a fake horcurx?"

All Harry could do was nod. Sensing his agitation and quickly slipping control Ginny spoke up for the first time, "I think that's enough for tonight. It's getting late and Harry has a long morning ahead of him. We can talk more about this tomorrow." Ginny stood up and pulled Harry with her towards the study. Using their connection she told him that they were to sleep in the study for tonight. Harry's eyes widened in surprise but he didn't say anything, just followed Ginny into the study.

Ginny handed Harry his pajamas and pulled the couch-bed out. With a wave of her wand it transfigured into a plush double size bed complete with hangings to keep the morning sun out. Harry put on his pajama bottoms and sat heavily onto the bed.

Ginny quickly changed into her pajamas and joined him on the bed. She sat behind Harry and began to rub his shoulders. "You know, Harry part of me is glad this all came out. It takes some of the pressure of you, off us. Professor Lupin and the others will have access to resources we could never hope to get near."

Harry grunted in response. Harry was only half listening to Ginny. He had discovered that he rather enjoyed the feel of her hands on his back. When she hit a particular sensitive knot he sucked in a quick breath.

"Why don't you lie down on your stomach? You can relax better and I can get these knots out easier."

Harry shifted so he was laying face down with his head hanging off the bed. Ginny sat on his back and began to gently massage his shoulders and down to his lower back. "You really haven't been sleeping well, have you Harry?"

Again Harry could only grunt a response.

Ginny laughed softly, "Feels good?"

Another grunt.

Ginny continued to work the tension out of Harry's back and she talked of nonsensical things. She chattered about what she thought the spa would be like the next day and the things she has enjoyed on this trip. Soon it became evident that Harry had fallen asleep. Ginny climbed off the bed and pushed and pulled until Harry was on the bed correctly. She climbed in beside him and scooted as close as she could get. As she fell asleep she joined Harry in a wonderful dream that had them and several small children at SeaWorld.

The next morning Harry awoke to find Ginny curled up next to him. He briefly wondered how that had happened before the night's events flooded back over him. He got out of bed, threw on a t-shirt and softly padded into the kitchen to begin on breakfast. Harry found Hermione already there sitting at the little table sipping a cup of tea.

"Morning 'Mione," Harry said as he moved to the ice box and removed eggs and bacon to begin breakfast.

Hermione started at Harry's unexpected entrance, "Oh, good morning Harry." Hermione stared into her tea as Harry moved about the kitchen preparing breakfast. "Listen, Harry I am really sorry about last night. I have no idea where all that came from. I never mean to…to tell any one." Hermione lifted her head and glanced surreptitiously at Harry, "I'm sorry."

Harry looked over at Hermione and saw that she was really struggling with what had happened the previous nigh. He sighed, "It's alright, Hermione. I'm not upset. You couldn't help what happened. Ginny and I talked about it last night and this is probably a good thing. She pointed out that the others will have access to resources we could never get near."

Harry walked over to where Hermione was nervously playing with her tea mug. "I mean it Hermione. I'm not mad. Besides you heard them last night. At least Bill and Professor Lupin had some inkling of what you were talking about. So basically all that happened is that you confirmed that we knew about the Horcruxs. It's going to be fine. Now buck up, we have to get to Jack's in a couple of hours and you girls have an afternoon at the spa to enjoy."

Hermione jumped up and pulled Harry into a bone-crushing hug that would have rivaled Mrs. Weasley. "Oh, Harry" was all she could manage. Hermione finally disengaged from Harry and he could see tears gathering in her eyes. "I think I'll just run upstairs and grab a shower."

Harry could hear the other inhabitants of the hotel room stirring and hoped that Hermione would knock before she barged into the room she had been sharing with Tonks. He was pretty sure that Ron hadn't allowed Hermione to shut herself away last night and had dragged her into his room.

A second after Hermione left the kitchen, Remus appeared in the doorway looking well rested, "Good morning Harry. I'm glad to see you are cooking this morning. You really are pretty good at that, you know."

"Thank you, sir. When will we leave for the wand makers?" Harry asked.

"You are supposed to be there at 10:00 but I called Shannon last night and arranged for us to go a bit early so the rest of us can get a second wand and you still have time to work with Jack on yours."

"Good, breakfast will be done in another ten minutes or so. If you will watch the eggs I'll just go make sure Ginny is awake."

The group, under the ever watchful eye of Billy and Shannon, left the hotel at 9:00 that morning and made their way to Magic Alley. Once inside the wand shop they only had a minute or two to wait until Jack appeared. Harry again felt like Jack could see into his mind and read what he was thinking.

"I've got nothing for that girlfriend of yours, Potter. The rest, I can probably outfit," Jack said in a gruff voice.

Ginny looked at Jack and lifted her chin in defiance, "How do you know? I thought the wand chooses the wizard?"

Jack barely concealed a smirk, "I know what I've got in my shop, missy. And I know I don't have anything to suit you. The wand you need ain't here. Now, we'll get the others out of the way so they can get outa my shop so I can work with you Potter."

Jack spent about 45 minutes matching Ron, Hermione, Remus and Arthur with new wands. Ginny sat on the floor by the door in a huff watching the others as they found new wands.

Harry sat down beside Ginny and took her hand, "Don't worry, love. We'll find you a wand."

Ginny just huffed, "How? Olivander is gone and I don't think we'll be traveling again any time soon."

Harry patted Ginny's hand, "We'll figure something out, trust me."

Jack interrupted Ginny from answering, "Okay I'm done with ya'll. Now get out so I can work with Potter."

Slightly taken aback at Jack's brusque nature, everyone but Harry, Remus and Shannon moved out the door to shop in Magic Alley while Jack worked with Harry and his new wand.

They spent an hour honing Harry's new wand. He cast spell after spell after spell for most of the hour. Once Jack was satisfied the wand was as good as he could make it Jack announced he was done, "That's it Potter. That's all I can do for ya. Now, call that pretty girlfriend of yours and spend a bit of time here in the Alley." Jack abruptly left the work area for the back of his shop.

Harry just shook his head as he, Remus and Shannon made their way out into Magic Alley. They had lunch at an outdoor restaurant in the Alley and had about half an hour before the girls had to be back for their spa appointments. Harry and Ginny spent a pleasant half hour window shopping near the restaurant where the others could keep an eye on them but give them a measure of privacy.

As the hour approached noon, Tonks called Hermione and Ginny over to her, "The three of us are going to head back. The guys are going to stay behind. They have about 45 minutes until their movie starts."

Harry kissed Ginny on the temple before he let her walk off with Tonks, "Have a good time." The group agreed to meet up at 6:30 to leave for the Auror's banquet.

With Remus' help in distracting Bill and Mr. Weasley, Harry purchased several small gifts to take back with him for the Weasley family. The group of men left Magic Alley and made their way back to the mall by the hotel. Harry purchased six tickets for Top Gun. The movie poster said even though the movie was several years old, this was its first time to be show in IMAX.

Harry and Bill had to practically drag Mr. Weasley away from the concession stand after they got their snacks. Mr. Weasley had become enthralled at the popcorn maker and only after Harry had reminded them they were going to see a movie with airplanes did he willingly leave the concession stand.

After the movie was over the group of men were a bit at a loss as what to do next. Mr. Weasley voted to see the movie again. He had gotten such a kick out of seeing the planes take off and land. As much as Harry had wanted to indulge Mr. Weasley he had to remind him that they did not have time to see then next showing.

They made their way back to the hotel room and went their separate ways. Harry and Ron sat down to do a bit of reading but were both soon asleep in their chairs. They were shaken awake sometime later by Bill, "You two had better get up and get dressed. They girls came through a while ago and you only have half an hour before we are to leave."

Harry, catching on a little quicker than Ron, jumped up and raced into the bedroom, "I get the shower first!"

Ron only groaned in response and tried to settle back in the chair. Bill slapped the back of his head, "Get up, Ronnie. You can use the shower in mine and dad's room. And mind you be quick about it, we aren't waiting on you to do your hair."

Ron made to strike out at his oldest brother but Bill was too quick for him and silkily stepped out of strike range before Ron had even lifted his arm, "Alright, I'll go use your shower and I'll take as long as I want."

"You do that Ronnie and Hermione will skin you alive." Those words seemed to light a fire under Ron and he raced from the room. He just barely heard Bill call out, "You are so whipped."

Twenty minutes later found Harry and Ron waiting in the living room with the other men in the hotel room. Tonks, Hermione and Ginny all descended the staircase while eliciting appreciative glances from the men in the room.

Harry walked to the base of the staircase and held out his hand to Ginny. He pulled her close and gave her a tight hug, "You look beautiful." Ginny was wearing dress robes of the deepest green. They set off her hair and made it look like molten fire. Harry stepped back and slowly circled Ginny eyeing her from every angle. "But there is something missing, I think."

Ginny eyed him warily, "I don't know what you think is missing, Potter. But I assure nothing else will fit in these dress robes."

Harry gave her a half grin, "I don't know Ginny. There's just something…" Harry made his eyes go out of focus briefly as if he were contemplating a very difficult Transfiguration problem. Harry slid his hand into the pocket of his robes and brought out a thin, black velvet box. He handed it to Ginny saying, "Maybe this is what those dress robes need."

Ginny continued to eye Harry, "What's that?"

"Well, you will just have to open it and find out, won't you?"

Ginny reached out for the box and flipped open the lid. Inside she found a thin gold necklace. It was a simple chain with out adornment. Ginny gasped, "Oh Harry, it's beautiful." Ginny lifted the chain out of the box and handed it to Harry, "Help me with it?" She turned her back to him and lifted her hair that had been cascading in curls down her back.

Harry clasped the necklace for Ginny and settled his hands on her shoulders before placing a feather light kiss on her neck. Harry felt her shiver and wished, briefly, they could be alone. However, he also was ready to go. He was a little excited to go out in public and show off Ginny. He felt she was by far the most beautiful of the three.

Had anyone asked Ron, he would have heartily disagreed. Sure his little sister was pretty, but Hermione was gorgeous. Ron kept glancing sideways at her as they made their way out of the hotel room and into the elevator. She was wearing pale blue dress robes that brought out the brown in her eyes and her skin seemed to glow with the left-over tan from going to SeaWorld.

Hermione couldn't help but grin at the reception she'd received from Ron. He had been tongue tied and could only stutter a mumbled, "beautiful" before taking her hand and leading her toward the door. As soon as they were out of sight of the others Ron had leaned in and kissed her passionately. Hermione could only hope that the sleeping arrangements would be the same after the banquet as they had been the previous night.

Remus couldn't keep the grin off his face as he escorted Tonks out of the elevator. Her love for him was still a mystery but one he was more than willing to try and solve. Tonks wasn't dressed as the other two were. Since this was an official Auror function she had to wear her uniform. Again unbidden images of Tonks in her black outer robes and thigh-high boots entered Remus' mind. He made a mental note to finish that little fantasy with Tonks at a later time.

They arrived at the banquet to find it was to be rather a large affair. There were perhaps fifty or so tables sat around a dance floor. There was a long table at the front of the room. Billy waved at them and made his way over pulling behind him a petite blond woman. Billy introduced her as his wife, Sharon and made his apologies that they would not be sitting with them, "We have to sit up there" he pointed to the table. "But I think you'll enjoy tonight's speaker."

Shannon led them to a table close to the front where a tall brunette was waiting on them. She spotted Shannon and moved to greet him, "Hi there. I was beginning to think you had run off."

Shannon grinned, "Not a chance. You married me and now you're stuck with me." Turning to the group he introduced her, "Everyone this is Beth. Beth this is the reason I haven't been home much later." Most everyone chuckled at this statement. Harry just blushed and hung his head. Shannon went around the group introducing everyone. Beth was very pleasant as she shook everyone's hand. When she was introduced to Harry her eyes briefly rested on the lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead that Tonks hadn't quite managed to complete conceal. She didn't say a word but Harry knew she had recognized him.

They sat around the table chatting quietly waiting on the key note speaker to arrive. Suddenly a march began to play from an unknown source and a voice could be heard over the din of the crowd, "Please rise for President and Mrs. William Jefferson Clinton." As one the crowd rose to their feet and began to clap politely.

Hermione leaned across Ron to Harry and whispered, "I can't believe it, the President of the United States at an Auror banquet. Do you think he's a wizard?"

Beth, who had been on Hermione's other side whispered, "Of course he is. Why else would things work so well around here? And pay close attention. His speech won't last long. He is just as anxious as the rest of us to get to the food and dancing."

Beth was correct in her assessment. President Clinton's speech lasted just over ten minutes. After the applause died down and every one was seated again, menus appeared on the plates much like they had during the Yule Ball.

The food was delicious. Everyone ate their fill of the steaks and roast that was on the menu. Dessert was German Chocolate Cake. Ron took second helpings and leaned over to ask Harry if he thought the house elves at Hogwarts could make the cake.

Hermione slapped him on the back of the head and admonished him for trying to make more work for the house elves, "Ron they work hard enough for us as it is. Don't you dare ask any one of them to make you this cake."

Ron gave her a plaintive look, "So you learn to make it for me?"

Hermione pursed her lips before she said, "We'll see Ronald, we'll see."

As dinner wound down the band began to play. Wanting to avoid being near another Ron and Hermione row, Harry stood up and offered his hand to Ginny, "Dance with me?"

Ginny gave him a brilliant smile and rose to let Harry lead her onto the dance floor. They stood and waited politely while the President and Mrs. Clinton opened the dancing. After a few turns around the dance floor, they bowed to the crowd indicating that it was okay for everyone else to dance.

After the first song ended, Billy approached Harry and tapped him on the shoulder, "James, the President wants to meet you."

Harry looked startled, "I didn't think anyone…"

"You're crazy if you thought we could get you into the country without him knowing," Billy interrupted. Billy turned to Ginny, "I'll make sure to send him back to you when we're done."

Ginny looked at Harry and understood that he'd be right back with her.

Harry followed Billy over to one of the round tables near the stage where the President and Mrs. Clinton had sat down. At their approach the Secret Service moved those milling about away from the table. Billy steered Harry toward the President and introduced them, "Mr. President may I present James Evans."

Harry shook hands with the President and then Mrs. Clinton saying, "It's an honor, sir, ma'am. My friends and I have enjoyed our time here."

The President grinned at Harry and gave him a sly wink, "Good to hear James. We're glad we could do something to help the effort over there. Please sit and talk with us for a bit."

As he sat down Mrs. Clinton spoke, "James I must say I'm terribly impressed." Harry looked quizzically at her and she continued, "I can see the bonds between you and your friends. It's my specialty, I guess you could call it."

"What's your specialty, ma'am?" Harry asked not quite sure what she meant.

Mrs. Clinton smiled at Harry, "You understand, don't you that we form bonds with those we care for."

Harry nodded in agreement.

"Those bonds show up in different colors to me depending on the type of bond."

Harry raised an eyebrow at her in question.

"I can tell you've never heard of such a thing, right?"

Harry shook his head, "No, I've never heard of someone being able to see a bond. I mean I understand that bonds are created in friendship and love and when one wizard saves another. But you can see them?"

"Yes, dear child, I can. For instance the bond of friendship is blue. The brighter the color the stronger the bond and the stronger the friendship. Familial bonds and the bonds you share with the one you love are red. Bonds of duty are a muted gray. But the bonds I see around you are quite extraordinary. Take the bond you have with your friend, the red headed young man watching us like he may have to step in and defend you. The color of the bond running between you and him is a deep, vibrant blue. But there are reds mixed in as well. You and that young man both see each other not only as friends but as brothers, as well. The bonds you share with his young lady friend are quite similar. But from you I see a grey extending toward her. You see her as a sister and thus feel duty bound to protect her.

"The bond you share with the tall, older gentleman, a werewolf if I'm not mistaken, is red but with the blues of friendship and grays of duty. I understand he was your parent's and Godfather's friend. I'm sure he feels a sense of duty not only to you but to those who have passed on. The bonds coming from the others near him, especially the two Aurors are similar to his. Yet you also feel a duty to the werewolf, don't you?"

Harry could only nod mutely. He had never had anyone, let alone a stranger, tell him so succinctly about his relationship with those around him.

"But the one I find the most interesting is the bonds you share with the young red-headed woman you were dancing with. It's not very often I get to see so many colors. You see, the reds and the blues are the most common colors and are the easiest to see. I'm sure that with a bit of practice you could see those colors your self. But between the two of you, I see many colors besides the reds and blues. I see the green of bonded souls, the purples of nobility, the oranges of passion and the yellows of fear." Mrs. Clinton placed a hand over Harry's, "My dear, you can not let the yellows over take you. You can succeed in your destiny."

Mrs. Clinton opened her hand bag and searched for a card. She handed it to Harry, "When you get back to London and are settled in, send an owl to this woman. She is an expert on bonds and can help you complete your bonds. For when your bonds are complete, they will be unstoppable."

The President grinned at the confusion on Harry's face, "Well enough about that, dear. You've given the poor boy enough to deal with for one night." Giving Harry another sly wink, he said, "It's always a risk bringing her out in wizard public like this. She tries to read everyone's bonds. We could be here all night. So tell me James, how do you like Hogwarts?"

Harry shook his head before he answered the question, "I like it very much, thank you. It's my home, really." Harry spent the next thirty minutes describing Hogwarts and its inhabitants.

"We were saddened to hear of Albus' passing. Hilary and I had only met him a couple of times but we corresponded quite frequently over the last several years."

Harry could only nod. The subject of Dumbledore dying was still too fresh in his mind for him to speak causally about it. As he sat in silence Ginny pushed open their connection, "Harry is everything okay? You've been over there for quite a while."

Harry glanced over his shoulder at her and nodded. Turning he addressed the President, "Sir would you like to meet my friends. Well they're more like my family but…it'd be an honor."

The President stood abruptly, "That's a fine idea and then perhaps I could talk you out of a dance with your date?"

Mrs. Clinton nudged the President in the ribs, "You leave the young ones alone, Bill."

Harry led them over to where Ginny and the others had congregated around their table. He grinned at their shocked expressions as he got closer to the table. Harry stopped in front of Ginny and turned to the President and Mrs. Clinton, "Sir, ma'am may in introduce my family." Harry went around the table and introduced the President and Mrs. Clinton to everyone.

Mrs. Clinton held onto Tonks' hand for a long minute, "I don't believe I've ever had the pleasure of meeting a Metamorphmagus."

Tonks grinned, "It's a pleasure to meet you, as well Mrs. Clinton." Tonks screwed up her eyes and made herself to look like Ginny, "I certainly have fun with it."

Mrs. Clinton laughed at Tonks, "I say you do." Turning to Remus she asked Tonks, "So this is Mr. Lupin?" Mrs. Clinton held out her hand to Remus. "I've heard quite a bit about you from James. I must say I'm impressed at the loyalty that young man inspires. You do his parents a great justice by standing by him."

Remus was taken aback at her candor. "How…how do you know about James' family?"

Mrs. Clinton smiled, "My dear Mr. Lupin, of course we read the files on all of you before you arrived. And of course I had heard all about James long before." Leaning in to speak conspiratorially, "Also I can see bonds. And I'm very impressed with what I see."

Remus grinned at Mrs. Clinton, "I can only imagine. I've been impressed by James and his friends for a while now." Bowing slightly he asked, "If it's not too forward, may I have this dance?" Remus moved with Mrs. Clinton onto the dance floor.

Meanwhile the President glanced at his wife then back to Tonks, "Shall we?" he asked.

Tonks snorted, "It's you toes then," and allowed herself to be led out onto the dance floor.

Harry and Ginny danced several more times with Harry glaring at anyone who dared to try and cut in. Harry then danced with Hermione while Ginny danced with her brothers and father.

"So Harry, are they really that nice?" Hermione asked about the President and Mrs. Clinton.

"Yeah they really are. Mrs. Clinton can see bonds and she told me about the ones around me. She also gave me the name of someone who could help strengthen the bonds and you'll never believe who it is!" Harry exclaimed.

Before he could answer Billy and Shannon came hurrying over to Harry. Billy spoke in a hurried whisper, "James we need to leave. We just received word that your minister has discovered you are not at your aunt's house. He is recalling Tonks and Kingsley to aid in the search for you. There are rumors you've been kidnapped by Remus."

Harry rolled his eyes, "You're kidding right? Don't they realize Remus is traveling with Tonks and Kingsley?"

Billy could barely suppress a grin, "Afraid not. We've arranged for a private jet to take ya'll back to London. It should make customs easier when you get there. Shannon and I will take you back to the hotel and help ya'll get packed."

Shannon rounded up the rest of the group while Harry said goodbye to the President and Mrs. Clinton, "Thank you, ma'am, for the name. I'll talk to Remus about her and contact her as soon as we get back. I really enjoyed our conversation."

The President and Mrs. Clinton smiled at Harry, "We enjoyed your company as well James. Don't be afraid to drop us an owl sometime. And be sure to let us know if you need any help in your fight," Mrs. Clinton said.

"Yes, James safe flight back. Take care of your self," the President said as he held out his hand to shake with Harry.

Harry and the others made their way quickly back to the hotel room. As he entered Harry called for Fawkes to take his mum's trunk and the trunk with their school books in it back to Hogwarts. Harry spent a moment stroking Fawkes scarlet neck, "Thanks Fawkes. Make sure to let Hedwig know we're on our way back." Fawkes gave a soft trill and in a brilliant flash of flames had left with the two trunks.

They rushed from room to room gathering their things and hastily packing their suitcases. Twenty minutes later found them headed for the San Antonio airport.