Master of Mischief Keeperoliver Chapter 38
Fred and Hermione were sitting in front of the fire place, in each others arms. "Hermione, are you sure this is what you want to do? You have friends here that will help you through the two years, and it is not like I will be out of your life completely. George and I will be like what 1/2 a Kilometer away. We may not be able to see each other every day, but maybe three times a week. What you are intending on doing, could cause you to have the same effects that you are having now, because you will be losing your friends."
"Fred, I love you more than any of my friends, except maybe Harry. But that is because he is like a brother I never had. You are the one I want to be with for the rest of my life. Why is it so hard for you to understand how I feel?"
"Hermione, the best times of my life have been right here in Hogwarts, with my friends, and with the girl of my dreams. I would not trade them for anything in the world. Seven years, and I have enjoyed every minute of them. Now you are telling me that you don't want those seven years of memories, because of me. Do you know how that makes me feel? Like I am robbing you of your youth. Stealing a year of your life. I am not going to try and change your decision, I just want you to think about it more seriously. I also want you to know, even if you do this, I will not change my mind about the time frame I set, when I asked you to marry me. I don't care if you are 17. I said at the end of your seventh year, I would marry you, and you accepted. If you never complete your seventh year, does that mean we can't get married? Think about it." Fred kissed Hermione on the forehead, and left for his dorm.
'Is what he said true. If I don't complete my seventh year, will we be able to marry, or was it like a magical contract. This looks like another evening between her and Lily. She's going to hate seeing me come around her.'
The next day, before her Transfiguration class she asked Lily if they could talk this evening alone. Lily agreed on 7PM. Hermione thanked her and then took her seat for the class. She was so upset, she couldn't do anything right, and the same went for the rest of her classes. What Fred had said, really upset her. Magic was becoming more of her life, but there was still a lot she didn't understand. In the magical world, if you make a promise, and break it, will it affect you and the other concerned party? By breaking this agreement, will it stop it from taking place?
The day dragged on for her, and she didn't think she would ever make it through it. It was the worse day of her academic career. But she finally made it through it, and was sitting down, trying to enjoy her dinner. She hardly ate anything, and even sitting with her friends couldn't calm this feeling she was having.
At 6:45, she made her way down to Professor Potter's quarters, after giving Fred a kiss. He wanted to go with her, but she felt she needed to do this alone. She got to the door, and knocked. Lily told her to come in, and Hermione entered.
"Hermione, sweetheart, what's troubling you? The other Professors said that you have been a wreck all day. They are all concerned for you. Please sit and tell me about it."
Hermione sat in the chair across from who she felt was her second mother. "Lily, can I call you mom?"
Lily was taken back by this. She had always considered Hermione a part of her family, but to be asked by her if she could call her mom, was precious. "Sweetheart, I would deem it an honor for you to call me mom."
"Thank you, mom. I have a question to ask you,and it has been hurting me all day? It scares me to even think about it."
"Well then, I think it is time for you to get it off your chest. Tell me what it is, and I will see if I can't help."
"OK. When Fred proposed to me, we agreed to wait until after I completed my seventh year. Now that I have asked to take my NEWTs a year early, will that break the vow we made, and because of it, will we not be able to get married?"
Lily wanted to laugh at this, but then had a sinking feeling in her stomach. What if this promise had become a bond. If this was true, then not completing her seventh year could affect their plans. "Hermione, when Fred proposed to you, and you accepted, when he slipped the ring on your finger, did you, him, and the ring glow?"
"I was so happy about what he was asking me, I didn't know what was going on around me. I didn't notice anything. Would it make a difference?"
"Most definitely. You see, when Harry proposed to Ginny, they were already bonded. Plus Harry just said once they were finished school, which left it open for both, if they should decide to go to university. When Fred asked you, it was for the end of your seventh year. If you did bond, then this became a contract. The only way to get around it would be for you to go to university, and complete seven years. Now do you see the significance of whether there was a glow or not. If he had not been so time centric, and said the same thing Harry said, you would be safe. But now, with the worries you are having, I fear that you did indeed bond. I'm sorry sweetheart."
"I wish I could know for sure if we did bond. If that happened, then I would drop my petition to graduate a year early. With this hanging over my head, I am forced to do my seventh year to protect what we have. Thanks mom, for explaining to me the bonding. It could be the bond telling me not to do what I was planning." Hermione got up, and gave Lily a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
When she got back to the Common Room, everyone was there waiting to hear what she had to say. She explained the situation to everyone, and they all became worried, except for Sam.
"Hermione, I don't know if you are aware of my gift, but I can see bonded people. I know Harry and Ginny are bonded. I know Draco and Daphne are bonded. The night that Fred proposed, I saw you together, as he slid the ring on your finger. You indeed did glow. It only lasted for a second, but it was there. You might want to reconsider request."
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James and Sirius were working in there shop, trying to come up with new ideas for the WWW. They had two young witches working the front desk, so that they could come up with more jokes for the customers. The twins had come up with some brilliant ideas, and they could hardly wait for them to graduate and start working on making a larger inventory. Their new product, (U KNOW POO) was a huge success, as well as the Canary Cremes, Puking Pestles, and the students favorite, Stinking Home Work. The ink would combine with a potion that twins created, and cause a smell that could drive a horde of skunks out of a room. The perfect thing about it was, it took twenty four hours for the mix to take affect. And the smell would last for hours. Professor Lupin was the first victim, and he was not real happy about it. He loved a good prank, but hated to be away from his beloved books. Severus, however, could never fall to this prank. He learned of the potion the twins used, and created an anti agent. He sprayed all assignments as soon as he was alone.
Sirius was chewing on the eraser of the pencil he was using. he was amazed at the ingenuity of the muggle to create something similar to a wand, that was used for writing. How did they get that stuff in the middle of the wood? Did it grow like that? And it was always so perfect. And the way they brought the filling back was unique. Stick the end in without the eraser thingy, and you would hear a noise, and voila, it was sharp again. He had stuck other things in the hole, like a feather quill, but it never did anything. He stuck his finger in it, but it never did anything.
While chewing, he pulled the pencil while still biting the eraser, and he felt it stretch. He wished he could stretch like that. ?. Stretch, that could work. "Hey Prongsie, have you thought of anything yet?"
"Na Pads. I've been away from the Marauder life style too long. Maybe I should have stayed with the Aurors."
"No way, Jamsie boy. Born a Marauder, live a Marauder, die a Marauder. That's the way we are. But you know, I was just chewing on this eradicator thingie, and it stretched when I pulled this pensieve part. If they can do that, then why can't we create something, that allows us to do the same. I mean, we have something that allows new bones to grow back, right? So why not something that allows them to stretch? Think of all the fun you could have. Taking something out of a bag, like chocolate. Or tapping someone on the shoulder six or seven chairs down, and watching as he or she has an argument with the people on either side of them. Or using a mirror to copy someone Else's work. The different ways to use them are endless."
"It would be great, Pads, except how would you be able to walk, if your legs had no solid structure. Or write, if your wrist kept bending when you put pressure on it. Of course, it would be great for picking your nose, or scratching your back in those hard to reach spots."
"Well, maybe we could charm it so that only works on the body part you take if for. You know the twins made that stuff where you eat it, and your tongue grows, till it reaches the floor. What was it called, oh yeah, Ton Tongue Toffee. Try saying that five times fast."
"Some thing like that might work, Pads. Let's see if we can find that formula they used for he toffee, and maybe fix it up a little."
The two worked for hours getting different results, but never the one they were looking for. Some of the results were quite comical. Like for instance, the one that allowed Sirius to stretch his leg, and scratch his ear. Unfortunately, he could only do it, by pulling on it. Then there was the one that James tried, and his head dropped down, so that he was looking at his own crotch which wasn't a very pleasant sight for James, but Sirius laughed so loud he farted, "Hey Jamsie boy, stretch over here and smell what I have for you." Sirius laughed while wiggling his butt.
The afternoon when on like this, until they decided it was time to quit, and go get something to eat. They made their walk to Hogwarts, and met Hagrid as he was walking up to dinner. "Hey you two, whata ya upto these days?"
"Well I'm up to 6' 4", and I would say Jamsie's about 6'. Got a way to go to catch up to you though."
"Well it'd good to hear yer still tryin. Ready fer dinner are ya?"
"You bet, haven't had anything since breakfast." James said this, when he had a brilliant thought. "Hey Hagrid, do you think we could get a blood sample from you, for an experiment we are doing. Not much, maybe a little vile."
"Can't see why not, but you'll have to have Poppy get it for ya though, cause me hide is kinda tough. Could ya tell me what it's for?"
"Sure Hagrid, We are trying to co,me up with a serum that will strengthen our skeletal system. I don't think there is a bone structure, quite as tough as a giant. Or a half giant, such as yourself."
"Yer probably right, we are pretty tough, even if I do say so me self."
They continued talking as they made there way to the great hall. James had Sirius wait by the door, while he went and talked to Lily. He then kissed her gently, and went back to Sirius. "Now let's go talk to the twins."
They sat across from Fred, Hermione, George, and Angelina, and told them about what they were trying to come up. The twins thought the idea was great, but why the Giant blood.
"we need to strengthen the bones, so that when the rubber factor is in effect, the bones will still be able to support or parts. You should have seen me when my head dropped, because my neck couldn't support it. I was sniffing my own crotch. Thank goodness there was no one there to see it."
Sirius laughed, "I have pictures if you would like to see them."
"You didn't?"
"Yup, twas a Kodiak moment?"
"That's a Kodak moment you bint."
"What ever, I got it just the same."
"Did you get a picture of you waving your arse in my face also?"
"Nah, didn't think anyone would want to see that."
"No, but they may like to see you scratching your ear with your leg, while in human form."
"You couldn't?"
"Yes I could, and did."
"Bloody wanker."
"Arse sniffing mutt."
"Nah, that's you. Got pictures to prove it."
"Shite. Sod off you walking arsenal of vampire ticks."
"Well now, that's original. Stay up late thinking of that one did you?"
"Nope, pulled that one off the top of my head
"OMG, his brains are leaking, some one get Poppy done here quick, before he loses them all."