Chapter 44 Hermione's step, Madam Longbottom found, the first building
10th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor
Hermione wakes up. She is a bit surprised as normally she wakes up with aching breast but her left breast feels pain-free, pleasant and somehow soothing. When she looks under the covers why her left breast isn't aching like her right breast does she is very surprised that she almost screams as Harry's right hand is gently rubbing her left breast. She hears Harry breathing steadily what means that he isn't awake.
Hermione doesn't know what to do. Now she is awake it feels good and can almost understand why Susan likes it although she has it on her naked breast. Harry's hand is on her left breast but her shirt is still between his hand and her breast. On the other hand, if Harry's wakes up with him doing this there is a chance that he will again is very sorry like yesterday and Hermione hopes for a restful day to stay here at the manor even if they need to do things.
She remains in bed and after almost half an hour she feels Harry wakes up. She put her hand on his hand to stop him from removing it. She feels his hand trying to remove it. She says "don't Harry, you did it in your sleep. It is alright and it feels good."
Hermione feels Harry is calming down after he was shocked it happened again. Hermione removes her hand and Harry's doesn't remove his hand. He keeps rubbing gentler than when he was asleep rubbing her breasts.
Hermione likes it but she prefers it a bit harder and asks in her mind 'Harry can you rub it each harder as this is more teasing than helping me.'
Harry says nothing but also thinks nothing but does it a bit harder, it suddenly feels so good Hermione gave a moan that obviously showed she likes it what Harry, fortunately, notice thinks Hermione so she doesn't need to tell him it feels good. She starts purring and moaning what both Harry notice but doesn't say anything about it. It went on for 15 minutes before Harry does remove his hand. Hermione gave a disappointed noise especially when she feels the bed shift as he goes out of bed.
She notices the door opens and close when she around she see it was the door of the bathroom. She wonders how that bathroom looks. The bathroom from the wives bathroom is nice. One shower and bath, two mirrors with a chair for both and the toilet is closed off by a door to have privacy. Hermione also thinks it haves a silencing charm as you don't hear anything on the other side of the door when someone uses the toilet.
A few minutes later Harry returns. She smiles what makes Harry also smile. Hermione can't suppress to ask "Harry can you please help me with the other side?"
Harry shyly nods, Hermione sits up and turns her back towards Harry. Harry get behind her and gently put both hands around Hermione. He gently starts rubbing and Hermione barely suppress another moan and start purring again. Harry is too gentle. Hermione put her hands on Harry's hands to make sure Harry rubs her breast a bit harder.
It takes almost half an hour before Hermione says "thank you, Harry, my breasts stopped aching. I can better find Andi and asks if she has a potion."
Harry didn't say it but during the half-hour, he silently heard Hermione purring like a cat and liked it as it means she liked it a lot. It also means that she is at ease and just let it go or she would have tried to prevent her from making a purring noise.
Harry says "alright Hermione. I think I will take a shower then."
Hermione turns around to give him a good morning snog before she says "I see you at breakfast Harry."
Harry can only nod with a large smile.
10th January 1998, Hospital wing, first floor, Potter Manor
Hermione knocks before walking in. When she walks in she sees that everybody is awake and Andi is casting diagnostic spells one after another until she has cast one on everyone with also the results.
Andi looks and says "Lady Potter what can I do for you?"
Hermione says "Andi Hermione is alright. I was wondering if you have a potion to help with my …. you know."
Andi asks "your monthly?"
Hermione nods but a bit embarrassed with all the screens open. Andi smiles while shaking her head before she says "yes, I have some potions just follow me."
Hermione follows Andi and Hermione sees a door. Andi walks through the door and sees that inside the room is a desk with two 'small' bookcases full of medical books both magical and muggle. Hermione also sees three cauldrons with a potion in them. There are two windows and one is a bit open to let the potions fumes out.
Hermione wonders what Andi is brewing. Andi walks to the desk and bends forward before coming up with her healer's bag and putting it on the desk. She looks in the bag and in less than 20 seconds she pulls a vial with a potion out.
Hermione wants to grab it but Andi says "wait for a second Hermione."
Andi walks past Hermione and Andi walks to a large cabinet. Andi opens in and Hermione sees many shelves and two shelves are full of potions. Andi grabs one and takes it back to the desk before putting next to it.
Andi points to the first one and says "this is for the symptoms. Drink it."
Hermione drinks it and put it down. It tastes horrible but compared to the symptoms from her period it wasn't that bad.
Andi now points at the other and says "this is the contraceptive potion. I know what you said but you can better drink it now, just to be sure and we don't know what can happen in the coming days. I don't think you want to get pregnant before you finished Hogwarts and if what I heard from the others is right you would probably go to Hogwarts to finish your last year and get your NEWT's after Tom is defeated."
Hermione nods although the last few days she has been dreaming about what she would like to carry and give birth to Harry's child although Hermione knows Harry wants a lot of children. Hermione wants to work in the ministry mostly to improve the elves rights to make them are at least treated like Harry treats them but she can't deny being pregnant more than once is what she wants to give Harry the large family and children he wants. She doesn't want to be like Molly Weasley but she wouldn't mind having half the number of children if you count the twins as one.
Hermione drinks the potion while tries to repress the urge to finalize the bond with Harry. Fortunately, Hermione's logical mind and rational mind keeps controlling her especially as Luna has said multiple times they need to wait until they finalize the bond. Hermione tries to forget that Luna says that the Nargles didn't mind furthering the relationship until he is off the potions regime, at least that is what Luna thought and Hermione agreed much to Katie's and Susan's dismay.
10th January 1998, kitchen, Potter Manor
Harry walks into the kitchen and sees many of the other occupants already awake. He smiles as he takes a seat. On his left a couple of seats down the table he sees Tonks or better-said Dora eating something he doesn't even recognize while she ate it like it is the best thing she ever had.
A few minutes later Hermione walks in and she smiles at Harry. She gives him a good kiss before sitting down. Harry sees she feels much better than last night. He looks at her and she just nods meaning she Andi had the potion she had mentioned.
When Harry's wives saw him they all kissed him before continuing eating. Harry doesn't notice that most of the girls keep looking at him. Daniel says "hey Harry you look good in those clothes it seems that the girls have very good taste."
Harry smiles a bit embarrassed and says "I guess so. I must admit I do like the clothes and if the girls think they look good on me and they feel quite comfortable I like to wear them. I hope the others do too."
The girls smile as Harry now has clothes that fit him beside his school clothes and he looks very good in them.
After breakfast and the table has been cleared Harry says "Lord Longbottom, do you have the locations?"
Frank says "yes Lord Potter. However, all the properties I could think of have at least some kind of protection that can be hurtful. I think I should come along as I can disable them and if not I am sure I can pass without getting hurt as a Longbottom."
Harry says "we will see that after we found where she is. How many properties are there?"
Frank says "well there are three I am almost certain there is one of those three, but there are two others that are also a possibility and less known to outside the family."
Harry nods and calls out for Tarby, Tolly and Mipsy. When they appeared and ask what they can do for Harry, Harry says "I need you to go to three properties to find Madam Longbottom without being seen and to see if any of the properties is being watched by Death Eaters or any other threats."
The elves nod. Frank give them the first three and when he said the other two Harry said that Tolly and Tarby will each will go to one other if she isn't at the first property.
Before the elves can pop out Hermione says "Tarby, Tolly and Mipsy if you find her come back and tell me, Luna, Katie, Susan or Astoria. Not Harry, we will tell him them."
Tarby, Tolly and Mipsy doubted for a moment before they say "yes Lady Hermione."
Harry knows why and also knows no matter what he says or promise Hermione like his other wives wouldn't let up for the chance Harry would something stupid again. The same is when Dobby and Kreacher find Leanne.
Hermione asks "Harry I want to see Sirius gift. Have you seen Ginny's gift?"
Harry says "sure Hermione, but no what did Padfoot give to Ginny?"
Hermione says "I will show you. Let's go to the living room."
Harry nods and stands up. Hermione follows. She calls for Tolney and asks if she can bring her bag with an undetectable expansion charm. Tolney pops out.
Within a minute Tolney pops back in with Hermione bag with an undetectable expansion charm. Hermione thank Tolney before Tolney pops out to the hospital wing. Harry and Hermione take a seat on the couch. While the couch is big enough for three or four adults Hermione almost sits on Harry's lap.
Hermione says "let me get it, Harry."
Harry nods. It took a couple of minutes before Hermione start pulling her hand from her bag with undetectable expansion charm. Harry is surprised as Hermione in her hand has a Firebolt with something attached to the handle. When Harry looks it is a letter.
Hermione says "this was in Ginny's vault. The letter is from Sirius addressed to Ginny. I thought it would be best to attach it to the Firebolt so it will stay together."
Harry smiles and says "Ginny will be thrilled. Maybe Katie like one too."
Hermione smiles as she remembers the look of Katie and Harry immediately thought about Katie. Hermione says "oh yes she sure wants one but I think we should wait until we have defeated Tom."
Harry nods. Hermione put the Firebolt back and after a couple of minutes, she grabs a box out of her bag. Hermione says "Harry this is what Sirius left me beside a vault with money and the books. I wonder what it is. Did Sirius ever told you?"
Harry shakes his head not knowing until he read the will. Hermione opens in and sees two identical medallions. Inside is a small letter. She reads again congratulations.
Hermione says "I think we need to read Sirius letter to me first."
Harry says "alright go read it will I be in the library."
Harry stands up but Hermione immediately grabs his arm and pulls him down. Hermione says "no Harry you are going to read the letter with me."
Harry says "alright Hermione but you don't have to read as fast as you normally do we have enough time until the elves find Madam Longbottom or Dobby and Kreacher find Leanne."
Hermione nods. She can read very fast when she needs to. Sometimes she reads so fast she barely remembers what she read in other words her brain can't keep up.
She opens the letter and starts reading with Harry to her side.
Dear Hermione,
I write this letter to tell you what your present is but also that what I said in the Will is true and that I didn't talk about Ron. That would be weird as in the Will Ginny got the same advice, no I was talking about Harry. I think you as the brightest witch of your generation already figured it out but the reason you get the gift that is in a wooden box with a lightning bolt and wolf on the front is that Harry finally got his head out of his arse and you don't have the potions in you anymore. Harry should also don't have potions anymore and by now you are Lady Hermione Jean Potter née Granger.
If you aren't then you may need to take the first step we both know how thick Harry can be.
Harry says "HEY" being teased by Sirius even in death. Hermione couldn't help but giggle before continuing.
Hermione what I am going to say right now is very important. If you read this Ginny is still in love with Harry and no matter how much she will deny it, she is. Accept it, I know it is unheard of or at least illegal in the muggle world but not in the wizarding world. Harry is one of the remaining two who can have multiple wives.
I know you will see it as barbaric but Harry has more than one house to continue at this moment he was three houses Potter, Black and Peverell. Yes, Peverell from the three brothers. Harry is the only heir. Harry is from the third brother Ignotus and yes the Deathly Hollows exist and more precisely Harry's invisibly cloak is the so-called Deaths Cloak.
As Harry is the last of Potter, Peverell and Black now I thrown the pompous arse of Malfoy out of House Black with my death. As head of two houses that are the most ancient and most noble houses, Harry must do his best to get Heir so those houses don't go extinct preferably a male heir. That also means to ensure a son is born he can have for both houses more than one wife. To be honest for the position as one of the Ladies Black he has a marriage contract. If he didn't find out yet please tell him to keep an open mind, I am sure he will like her. I know for a fact she really loves Harry and they only need to get to know each other and they will be happy like he will be with you.
Peverell because of its historical importance it got the same as House Potter and House Black despite being an ancient and noble house. Former Potter's have tried to resurrect the Peverell family but it never worked. Mostly the women becoming Peverell and the children from Lady Peverell died an early death. I asked the goblins to do everything to find out if it is cursed, but they found nothing. I am certain there is something to break that but unfortunately, I don't know-how.
Hermione, please don't leave Harry after reading this as Harry really loves you even if he hasn't seen it yet. Harry will always love you even with the other women as his wives. You like Ginny and according to Professor McGonagall, Luna Lovegood will always have a part of his heart. I may not know Luna but I knew her mother, Merlin rests her soul. If Luna not only the body but also in mind is like her mother Harry will be lucky but without you (and Ginny) he will never be so, please.
Also, I think I can better say this before telling you about the gift. There are some other marriage contracts besides the one for Lady Black. There are two for House Potter but as one is the last in line the other is the primary Heiress they won't become Lady Potter.
The first one you know is Susan Bones, Hufflepuff she is the last in line as her parents were Lord and Lady Bones. Amelia Bones cannot take Lady Bones as Susan the daughter of her brother is still alive. Harry will become Lord Bones or Lord Regent Bones, it is Susan decision according to the marriage contract. After he got a little control over her but we both know Harry will never abuse the control. Harry will become Lord Bones or Regent Lord Bones as they marry or Susan becomes Lady Bones at age 21. It also gives Susan a bit more protection and I don't only mean because of Harry power. She really loves Harry at least when they were babies. This was signed by Harry's parents and Susan parents.
The other one is Daphne Greengrass, Slytherin. Hermione, I signed this and you may question why but I met with her parents and they told the truth that Daphne loves Harry. She may act aloof she is called the Ice Queen if I remember correctly but she has no other options as Slytherin's inside the house exploit all weakness that they can find even from housemates. There is something more I am not certain of what happens in the Slytherin dorm.
I will not tell you as I may be wrong and it is not my place to tell. And I hope by Merlin I am wrong. Hermione I don't want to ask this of you but if you see any signs ask Daphne or another contract (see below) if something happened with females. Don't let Harry know until you're sure or Daphne and the other told you what happened. Harry will probably be full of rage and I think only you, Ginny and/ Luna can calm him down. Tom is more important at the moment and I think most of the problem will not survive the war.
Anyway back to Daphne Greengrass. All Slytherin's (despite her father) hate Gryffindor's and who more than Harry as he killed most of their parents mostly fathers master. Daphne's mother is a Ravenclaw and I think that side of Daphne you will really like. I think when Daphne opens up you will really like her although as pureblood and muggleborn you may disagree a lot. I will not tell Harry he is lucky as Daphne looks like her mother as you (, Ginny and I think Luna too) are the key to it. Daphne can choose just like with Susan if Harry becomes Lord Greengrass or Lord Regent Greengrass at her father's death.
For House Black beside Lady Black are two more. The first one is old but not as old as the Lady Black contract is the contract with House Li. I don't know exactly the details it is just I accidentally signed it (as I did with Daphne Greengrass but that worked out). According to Gringotts, there is a daughter that is in the same year as you and is a Ravenclaw by the name of Su Li. Remus told me while she is quite reserved in class outside she is less and smart maybe not at the same level as you (and Daphne) Hermione but certainly not dumb. I don't know if she loves Harry but it will be weird if she at least doesn't like Harry. And like can easily transform to love just like Lily had for James how much she wants to deny that.
The last one is more on the urging of Lord Greengrass is a contract for House Davis. The daughter of House Davis is Tracey and she is the best friend of Daphne Greengrass. It may be weird for them at first but I know Harry will do everything to protect anyone he could. Even if Tracey wasn't betrothed to Harry, he will try to protect her as she is one of his wives best friend. This was the only way to protect her without Harry knowing. She also loves Harry according to Lord Davis.
For both contracts of House Black, I don't know if Harry will gain more lordships if the fathers die. It doesn't really matter as he can only have more wives for his houses by blood, not for House Bones or House Greengrass and who knows more. There is a clause especially in the contracts of House Bones and a slightly less one in House Greengrass.
Susan needs to bear at least three children with at least one son. Daphne is the same three children with at least one son unless her little sister has a second son that can take the name Greengrass. I know what the first son must bear as his name, but I think it is better if you (and Harry) find out on your own.
I hope you still love Harry Hermione as none is his fault. Well …. It is his fault he made the girls fall in love with him but he can't help himself he is how he is. There are supposedly other girls but none have marriage contracts with Harry. It is your decision with Ginny and Luna as Ladies Potter to allow them but don't forget Harry deserve all the love and he can allow them even if you don't want to as he is Lord Potter. Although we both know he will follow your lead so please if other girls love Harry think really hard about it before you make a decision, Harry deserves all the love he can get after the life he had until now. I know you give him all the love you can with Ginny and Luna he will be loved more than someone else but don't only think about Harry but also about the love the girls can get.
Harry with his muggle upbringing may have a lot of problems with this not only because of the muggles stand on multiple marriages but his muggle relatives also did a number on his emotional upbringing. Harry's has strong emotions always had but I think his relatives tried to break him not only physical but also emotional/ mentally. I believe he can recover but he needs you, Ginny and Luna, at least. I hope with all the love he can get will help him recover as much as possible. He can recover but I don't know if you can fully recover him no matter how much you try.
One more thing Hermione. I am not sure but Professor McGonagall and Moony are thinking the same thing. They think besides Defence against Dark Arts and Ancient Runes Harry is holding back. I hope I am not right but if he is I think his muggle relatives is to blame. They seem to heavily favour their own son Dudley as you have seen Harry clothes as he only gets his cousin's castoffs. I hope I am wrong but I think if Harry's got better grades than Dudley Harry would be punished. I never asked if it was true as I am afraid if I know I will go to Azkaban for something I actually did. Hermione, you can ask but I say that Harry is shielded about that part of his life so don't press too hard or wait until you have relaxed him "wink, wink".
Hermione is surprised as this is the reason his affinity show different from Harry's history of education as the girls in Gringotts thought before they were interrupted. She is also scandalized about what Sirius suggesting. She looks at Harry and sees Harry is avoiding her look while he is getting red from embarrassment but keep looking at the letter.
Hermione knows that until they are both done with the letter she will not get an answer from Harry.
Hermione looks and sees that the letter is almost done.
Now the last order of business, the gift. While Ginny's gift is self-explanatory yours is not. Now look in the box if you haven't done it before. Leave the note to the side. Inside the box, you have seen two medallions. These are old, but as you see in good shape. The medallions are banned by the ministry although the oldest houses were House Black is one from are allowed to keep them but don't use them. It is against the law to make them.
House Black made it to make squibs look magical before they unfortunately died. The medallions are to make squibs and muggles look magical. The medallions need a little blood voluntary given to work. The best kind of blood is from the same gender. While the medallions don't give the wearer magic to use it give them the same as squibs. Squibs were given as if you cast a spell on them to see if they have the magic the medallion pretend to be. It is the same with muggles but they get what squibs have.
While squibs get only that they are magical from the medallions muggles gain more. Muggles gain extended life expectancies like squibs live longer than muggles but lower than wizards and witches dying of old age. The second and maybe more important is that muggles wearing the medallions will be able to see Dementors and other creatures that are invisible to muggles. The third is that they can see the Leaky Cauldron and probably even Hogwarts with the medallion on. The last is probably also very important the medallion gives the wearer a shield against spells, charms, jinxes and curse, they can't block everything like very dark curses or the unforgivable curses.
It is important who gives the blood willingly as the stronger the one gives the blood is the better it works that will also increase the life expectancy, watch through wards on Leaky Cauldron and Hogwarts but also create a stronger shield to malicious magic. I think you know what I mean Hermione.
Imagine what will happen if Harry gives a little blood to your father. Harry's magical power will give your father a lot of protection and quite a large life expectancy. If you give your mother will give her the same will you are strong but not as strong as Harry the close family bond can keep her alive as long as your father. If the medallions are removed while they are still alive but not sick you will have close to a week before the magic in them because the medallions effect runs out. But I want to again let you know that it will not give them real magic and one more thing if you or Harry die while your parents still live and it is your blood in the medallions one of two things can happen if they use the blood to increase their life span. One they die almost immediately as you do or if they can remove the medallion on time they can have the week unless someone else gives their blood. One thing you need to know that they must accept to wear the medallion as it also need their acceptance to work and it will not make them immortal. The medallion only need 13 drops of blood to work
That is all there is to it. I know I shouldn't say this but in two books I have given you there is discretion on how to make them and before you ask no it isn't dark magic. While my family used it to hide squibs other families like the Potters as they have one or two pairs of them and used it to give to the muggleborn witches parents to protect them and for the witch to not lose her parents relatively early in their life except what happened with Lily's parents as they were killed while wearing the medallions. The medallions have however the ability if they are used when the wearer dies the medallion will be transported back to the vault just like the Lord, Lady and Heir ring to the box do if the Lord, Lady or Heir dies.
I hope you still love Harry after this. If you do not I Sirius advise you to reconsider as he will always love you Siriusly. I am Sirius after all.
I hope I can destroy the letter and tell you this in person at your wedding as one of the wedding presents but I don't think I can that is why I put it in my Will.
I know I think it is safe to say: Congratulations on your marriage Hermione Jean Potter née Granger give my love to your husband Harry James Potter and especially to my many (future) god grandchildren.
Have a happy life full of love Hermione and I hope it is with Harry and your sister wives. If you still love Ron get a flushing potion and I expect to see you many, many, many years from now when you and your sister wives have given Harry many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren to spoil if not even great-great-great-grandchildren.
Padfoot signing off. Again give my love to Harry.
Harry had a few tears in his eyes. Hermione too but now understand the small note in the medallions box as does Harry. Hermione put the box on the table and looks at Harry.
She asks "Harry was Sirius right about the Dursleys's and that you get punished if you got better grades than Dudley?"
Harry shrugs as he didn't care or doesn't know. Hermione looks into Harry's eyes to see if he knows. Hermione can see that he lies and that he knows but she can't see if it is true or not.
Hermione says "please Harry tell me the truth."
Harry decided to follow Sirius and if he needs to trust someone Hermione will be on the top of the list or at least tied for first place.
Harry says "yes, what Sirius guessed is right. I didn't try as the first time I got a good rapport card, I got the best one in class. I got only food once every three days and only in the morning as I needed to learn freaks like me cheated as I can never be better than a normal boy."
Hermione says "oh Harry how horrible. And did you also do it in Hogwarts?"
Harry nods and says "at the start because of my relatives as Aunt Petunia knows how Hogwarts grade works. I didn't try for the chance Aunt Petunia wanted to see my grades. When they didn't I didn't do my best as Ron didn't try and I was afraid if I challenged you for the top spot you will stop being my friend. Defence against the Dark Arts as that went good without trying too much and I knew if I stopped trying that I would be too noticeable I wanted to slowly drop my grade but I just couldn't. Maybe because I wanted to help people."
Hermione says "it is your saving people thing Harry you couldn't do it as it could cost people their life if they learn wrong just when you helped Ginny before the DA in her earlier years. But you shouldn't have been afraid I would have been happy one of my friends challenged me to be better. If it was you I know you would only do it to help yourself and push me. From all the others to me it was like they trying to embarrass and humiliate me by beating me. After all, I wasn't mad at you for Defence against the Dark Arts and tied for the first spot in Ancient Runes and I also wasn't mad at Neville for beating me in Herbology."
Harry says "I know Hermione but that was just three classes I am not saying I can't challenge you or even beat you but I didn't want to risk especially as transfiguration went really well but pretended not to as I didn't want to challenge you in your idol's class and our head of our house."
Hermione says "oh Harry thank you."
She immediately gets in his lap and straddles him while she starts snogging in. They only stopped for no more than a few seconds as they needed oxygen before continuing.
The other wives from Harry know what is going on try to keep the others from entering the living room. Most don't but Hermione parents do and when they see them Emma manage to stop Dan from interrupting them by kissing him while dragging him out of the living room.
Fleur also walks into the living room and can't help to smile to see Harry finally being together with Hermione. Fleur had also noticed the last few days that Harry final seems happy and smile a lot more although he misses Ginny, because of their soulbond he knows he will not lose her.
Remus and Kingsley also do but like the other leave them alone. Jacob and Isabel would if Astoria didn't stop them as she did with Daphne. Luna wants to walk in but when she knew Hermione is snogging Harry she went to the library as Andi said that her father is getting better and just need to rest for a couple of days and it would be better if she just visits him once or twice a day but not for long.
10th January 1998, the Library, Potter Manor
Almost everyone is in the library. Some we're talking others were reading and Emma and Dan were listening to Frank and Alice about James and Lily and talking about their jobs the same what James and Lily did.
It is nearing lunch when suddenly a pop is heard everybody looks around. They hear in the silent library as everybody stopped with what they were doing "Lady Katie, Mipsy hasn't found Madam Longbottom Mipsy is sorry."
Katie is surprised Mipsy came to her. Luna and Susan in her mind help her to respond to Mipsy.
Katie says shakenly "that is alright Mipsy you did your best. May I ask why you come to me and not Hermione or one of the others?"
Mipsy says "Lady Hermione is with Master Harry and is occupied. Also, mistress Hermione says that Master Harry will hear it from Lady Katie, Lady Luna, Lady Susan or Lady Astoria. Lady Luna is also in the library but only Lady Katie was not reading or busy any other way. Mipsy is sorry if Mipsy disturbed Lady Katie."
Katie says "no Mipsy you wasn't and even if you were as this is important I don't mind. You did good … you can continue with what you normally do."
Mipsy smiles brightly as she is happy to please one of her mistresses. She says "yes Lady Katie" before popping out.
11th January 1998, the kitchen, Potter Manor
It is lunchtime and everybody is in the kitchen. Luna went to get Harry and Hermione when lunch was ready. The whole morning Harry and Hermione were together. Mostly snogging and talking in their mind.
The lunch is uneventful.
After lunch Hagrid says "Harry, I know wha' I need fer the padlock fer the hippogriffs an' the stables where they can stay when it is cold or raining. I also have wha' i need fer the cabin yeh allowed me ter build on the grounds."
Harry says "great Hagrid. Let me see the list"
Harry is happy to see Hagrid also request stone and not only wood.
Harry says "Tarpy."
Tarpy pops in to ask what he can do. Harry asks if Tarpy can get the supplies on the list. Tarpy assures Harry he can. Harry asks to double the amount and to get it as soon as possible. He asks Tarpy if he can deliver the supplies in the entrance hall for now as the basement is full with the basilisk, duelling room and a couple of empty cells. Tarpy agrees before popping out.
Harry like the others wonders where Tarby and Tolly are or at least what is keeping them. He just finished the thought when Tarby and Tolly pop in.
Tarby says "Mistress Hermione Tarby is sorry to come to Mistress Hermione with Master Harry in the room."
Tolly says exactly the same but with her own name.
Hermione says "it is alright Tarby and Tolly. Have one of you manages to find Madam Longbottom?"
Tarby shakes his head but Tolly enthusiastically nods her head. Toll says "yes Mistress Hermione Madam Longbottom is in the second house Tolly needed to look at."
Frank says "I should have known. That house in Lincolnshire couple miles east of Lincoln. That house has been in my family for generation and my mother when I was young told me she likes that house and the countryside. She has been there many times when she was young and was less crowded with little towns. If I remember correctly in the northern country of that house in Yorkshire is one of your houses Harry."
Harry immediately asks "do you know the name of that property?"
Frank says "no. But just like my family's home in Lincolnshire, it has been there for generations. The Potters made sure that they were the only ones that have a house in the county of Yorkshire. We have Lincolnshire as the county as allies from your house so we were close if one of our houses needed help, but your house also didn't want a potential enemy in the neighbouring county so we as Allies manage to get a house in that county. The counties in England were divided between old houses to decrease the change of magic being seen by muggles especially after the statue of secrecy was installed."
"Now the counties are open to everyone but in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire for sure only the Potters and the Longbottom's respectively have a house no other houses have a house there. I don't remember being wards there that need a Longbottom to disable them also as Bill and Fleur are curse breakers and Bill have extensive knowledge of wards I think you can enter without getting attacked by the wards or at least safely disable them."
Harry says "I would like to know more but that can be done later.
Harry looks along the table until he finds Remus, Kingsley, Jacob, Bill and Fleur eyes. They all look into his eyes and nod. They know they will go as soon as Harry has made the Portkey's, the elves ready and write an explanation.
Harry says "thank you, Tolly. Tarby can you get me a rope, parchment, quill, ink and candlewax."
Tarby nods and pops out. He returns within four minutes with everything. Harry thanks Tarby but doesn't allow him to go to work then. Harry has learned by the rings and house how to make Portkey's and knows that he needs to add at least three drops of blood to allow the Portkey to go through the wards according to Ragnok and Bonecrusher who said Captain Wardwall said that. They say normal Portkey will also work but Harry knows from the manor that it will immediately active his mother's trap unless the wards sense the Lord ring or one of the Ladies Potter ring unless if Harry allows the heir ring that it will also not activate the trap if the heir ring is sensed. Another way to not activate the trap is if the Portkey's has voluntarily Potter blood on it. Voldemort's blood doesn't work as Harry's blood was reluctantly taken.
Harry starts writing.
Dear Madam Longbottom,
I am Harry James Potter and as you have seen with the Potter seal I have now taken my position of Lord Potter. As it came to my attention that the ministry that is under control of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named as you probably know has tried to arrest you on false charges I send my elves to find you.
I can assure you that the wizards, witch and elves came to bring you to a safe place. I let them explain everything about it. I also have more information about your son and daughter-in-law whereabouts. I can assure you that they are safe and I think you want to see them. I hope you decide to come with the wizards, witch and elves to take you to a safe place.
Yours sincerely,
Harry James Potter
Lord of the most ancient and most noble house of Potter
Harry use his Lord Potter ring to sing the letter and seal the letter with wax.
Harry says "the Portkey will have a word to activate the Portkey. The word will be alliance."
He grabs his wand and points it at the rope. He cast Portus before use his one of the knives on Lord Black's belt. He heals his wound non verbally with a healing spell he knows (Episkey that heals minor injuries like small cuts and broken noses).
Harry says "Kingsley, Moony, Jacob, Bill and Fleur. Please when you are ready."
They nod again. Harry asks "Tarby and Tolly are you tired?"
Tarby and Tolly both say "no Master Harry."
Harry calls for Dissey. When Dissey pops in and asks what she can do.
Harry says "Tarby, Tolly and Dissey you will go with Kingsley, Moony, Jacob, Bill and Fleur. Tolly, you will bring them to the house where Madam Longbottom is. You all will stay with them until you will return with or without Madam Longbottom. You will bring them back. If needed there is a Portkey that will bring you all back I don't want any of you hurt."
"Kingsley, Moony, Jacob, Bill and Fleur that means if you need to use the Portkey you need to wait until the elves also touch the Portkey. I don't want any to leave behind."
All five nod and see that Harry will be very mad if Tarby, Tolly or Dissey doesn't come back or come back heavily injured. Although they know Harry wants all of them to be save.
The elves also nod before Harry stands up and give Remus the rope. Harry says "one more time, don't forget the code word."
Remus says "I know Harry. Trust me."
Harry says "I do. Please don't take too long. You know what to tell her right?"
Before Remus can answer Jacob says "we know Harry, just trust us."
Harry nods before says "then I am not going to delay you any longer."
All five stand up and walk out of the kitchen followed by the elves. They walk outside and Harry feels them walk through the wards. He sighs.
Frank says "don't worry Harry. I am sure that everything will be alright."
Harry says "I don't know Frank. I am more worried if your mother comes back how she will respond to me kidnapping you two even if it was to try to heal you. And more how she respond seeing Narcissa and Bellatrix here."
Nothing was said until Harry says "Andi can you make sure the hospital wing is ready for the chance one gets hurt. I am sure Tolney will help you, right? As you have been working together."
Andi nods and says "yes Harry. I must say Tolney is of great help with Mr. Ollivander, Mr. Fortesue and Mr. Lovegood there. I think soon Mr. Lovegood can leave the hospital wing. Mr. Ollivander and Mr. Fortescue will be possible I think near the end of January may be the half of February although Mr. Ollivander should be able to make wands before if he wants as his hands don't seem to suffer from tiredness like the rest of his body."
Harry says "that is great as some need them. Especially in the civil war, we are in and most want to fight despite my objections."
In their mind, Harry assures his wives that he will not bring it up again although he is still not sure he can help the other to fight and survive. Especially Hermione, Luna and Susan say he can as Hermione and Luna fought with him and Susan heard from Amelia before she died what has happened in the department of mysteries.
Hermione remembers Sirius gift and asks "mom and daddy I need to talk to you. Sirius left me something when he probably thought of you and how important you both are to me."
Emma smiles brightly while tries to suppress a smile but he doesn't succeed.
Emma says "sure honey. What did Harry's godfather leave you?"
Hermione says "I left it in the living room I think. Why don't you come along."
Hermione just left the kitchen when she shouts "Harry you want to see this."
Harry walks to her and says "you didn't need to shout Hermione. You could have said it in my mind."
Hermione says "you're right, but I think this was to let the others also know."
Just when she said that Tarpy pops in with a lot of stone. The entrance hall has a lot of stacks with wood to one wall and the stone Tarpy brought are placed at another wall.
Tarpy says "Master Harry, Tarpy came back with double the amount Mister Hagrid asked."
Harry says "that is great Tarpy. Is it possible that you with Mipsy and Hagrid can start building the stables for the Hippogriffs, a cabin for Hagrid and a place for Grawp and Fluffy the Cerberus?"
Tarpy says "as you wish Master Harry."
Suddenly everybody hears "yes I will help Harry."
Luna walks to Harry and says "you know I would love to help Hagrid."
Luna gives Harry a snog before she skips towards the door. Right before she leaves the entrance hall she screams "come on Hagrid we need to get the Hippogriffs, Grawp and Fluffy. Tarpy can you get everything on the east side of the manor near the forest and then get Mipsy as she goes over the garden."
Tarpy nods before popping out of everything.
Harry says "Luna make sure Tarpy doesn't tire himself out."
Luna smiles and nod before she disappears out of sight.
10th January 1998, the living room, Potter Manor
Hermione is followed by her parents and she said in her mind 'Harry follow us please if they want to wear it I hope you will help.'
Harry replies 'sure 'Mione. I will voluntarily give some blood.'
Hermione blushes. She is happy Harry uses that name but she can't suppress the blush. Fortunately, her parents and Harry walk behind her and can't see it. She looks at the fire below the paintings until she is sure the blush isn't visible anymore although it takes a few minutes. When she turns around her parents and Harry already took a seat.
It is obvious that her parents sit together so she can sit beside Harry. She sees that the box is still on the table. When she sits she hears in her mind 'Hermione, Harry we are also going to help Luna, Hagrid, Tarpy, Mipsy and Tolly if we can.'
She hears Harry respond that it is alright but they need to listen to Hagrid as he has the experience and at least listen to the elves and discuss it before agreeing or declining their idea. Susan agreed.
Astoria is also going to help and agrees. She promises Daphne does the same as does Tracey as they are also going to help with the construction.
Harry hears Luna think 'Harry, I think when the war is over we ask Gringotts for a constructions crew to repair your damaged houses and maybe here to rebuild everything we build today as they are great builders. What we build in the coming days is more temporally buildings.'
Harry thinks 'when the war is done we can discuss it better Luna, but I will surely keep it in my mind … maybe I can talk with Ragnok or Bonecrusher when at least Ragnok come here for the basilisk on the 14th.'
He feels all of his wives expect Hermione agree as Hermione is wondering how to tell her parents they can live with the same 'benefits' as squibs.
Hermione decides to just tell the truth as even mostly her mother accepts the relationship with Harry and her decision to modify their memories to keep them safe.
Hermione says "Sirius gave me this in his will beside some other things. However, this is not so much for me to use but more benefit from. These medallions were used before by the Black family to hide squibs from their family, however, it can also help muggles."
Dan and Emma look at each other which obviously show curiosity. Dan asks "can you explain more Hermione?"
Hermione nods and says "if wizards of witches send a spell at you to see if you have magic with this medallion on it looks like it, but I want to assure you while the spell shows you have you don't have magic."
"There are however benefits for what you normally needed me for and something I can't help you with."
The curiosity only increased. Dan give her a look from continue. Hermione gave a small smile as if her father didn't stop her he wasn't really against it or at least wants to know more.
Hermione says "this medallion with a little blood from me for my mother and if daddy wants it from Harry can make you see the Leaky Cauldron without holding me, you maybe can even see Hogwarts. I also mean that you can see Dementors and other creatures that are invisible for muggles or normally hide for muggles. This will also protect you against spells as the medallion can erect a shield but it will not protect against all spells like very dark curses, very powerful spells and the unforgivable curses. There is one more thing that I find very important as you are the only family members I have left besides Harry and my sister wives."
"The medallion will increase your lifespan to the same amount of squibs. Squibs will live longer than muggles even though they don't have magic in them, they have blood from witches and wizards who also live longer than muggles. If you agree and accept the medallion you will get all that. The blood from me and Harry will activate it all and with Harry's power and my close family bond with even increase the lifespan even more but will also increase the power of the shield."
Hermione says "the blood Harry and I will voluntarily give you will not hurt us or anything else bad. If Harry and I die before you, you need another witch and wizard to voluntarily give their blood to get the medallions to work and that needs to happen within a week after Harry and I die. However, that isn't needed if you aren't using the blood inside the medallion to increase your lifespan. Like if we die while we are eighty while the shield is in use of something you will probably still be alive without the medallions but if we die will you are let say a hundred and thirty you need new blood within a week or you will die if your remove the medallion at time. Think about it as it only works if you accept it voluntarily."
Hermione looks and sees her mother smile. Her father is clearly thinking but doesn't look against it. Her mother decides to ask her a question "sweetie if we accept it does that also mean that we don't look much older and don't get the disease most old muggles get?"
Hermione says "honestly I don't know but as the medallions use our blood I think you won't get diseases that muggles get but there are also some diseases wizards and witches get but maybe as you have muggle blood you won't get the magical diseases and with our blood don't give you muggle diseases. There is a change you are immune to both sides. I don't know how you will age but if Luna is right you will stay this way for a long time as Professor McGonagall use glamour charms to look older but according to Luna, she looks good under the glamour charms. I don't want to get your hopes up but you may get even pregnant without the problems you had with me, mom and daddy. I don't know for sure but you can talk to Andi, she is a licensed healer/ mediwitch and is a specialist in childbirth, mothers and children. She also a licensed muggle doctor or at least muggle knowledge and Tolney does too as she helps Andi with the hospital wing. Tolney was Harry's mother elf and Lily was also learning to be a mediwitch."
Dan asks "can we think about it, Hermione?"
Hermione says "of course daddy. I can understand you need to think about it."
Harry says "Dan and Emma, there is no downside for any of us. I understand you need to think about it but also what this means for Hermione and before you ask I will voluntarily offer a little bit of blood for your medallion Dan as the medallions only need 13 drops of blood each."
10th January 1998, Lincolnshire, Longbottom house
Madam Longbottom is thinking about if maybe she needs to reconsider sending Neville to Hogwarts, but he was adamant. It was his newfound confidence that she gave him the Lord Longbottom ring to wear but she advised him to keep it hidden and only show it if needed. She told him about all the function the Lord ring has as it will give him extra protection with the shield although it can easily be overpowered or do not protect to very dark spells that most Death Eaters use at the very dark spells require a lot of power to cast it will smash through the shield.
She knows while it may not be smart to have Neville attend Hogwarts with Snape, Death Eaters and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named in charge of Hogwarts, but with everything that happened the last couple of years she is sure Neville has earned the right to wear the Lord Longbottom ring and choice his lady on his own although according to the late Lady Abbot her daughter Hannah seems interested in Neville, that is for after the war if young Hannah is still alive. She along with other mostly girls didn't go to Hogwarts as she was questioned in September about many girls.
Suddenly she feels the wards around the property responding. She doesn't know what is happening. She cannot feel the wards losing power. She should feel at least if the wards were as she used a ward that will make her feel if the wards lose power. However, if they take that ward down she would not feel anything. Also as a ward, she won't feel it as good and profound Harry will at his manor.
Outside of the wards Bill and Fleur are trying to know which wards are protecting the property as when they arrived Bill immediately felt the wards and went he said that Fleur focused and also felt something. Bill felt because of his experience in Egypt with the pyramids but also the grave in the valley of the kings, Fleur doesn't have that kind of experience but she did learn about wards from Bill who is her mentor besides being her husband. With what she learned and the Veela Bond with Bill she knew she felt wards and when she focused on Bill she felt what he felt and then knew for sure there are wards. It was hard for Fleur to feel what Bill feel as the Veela bond has started but the Veela bond will be complete until Fleur has given birth to a child while the Veela bond will strengthen when she is pregnant.
They were at it while Remus, Kingsley and Jacob were standing around them looking away from the property for the chance they were attacked it would most probably be from the outside and from Death Eaters.
Bill sighs and says "we got a problem."
Remus asks "what is the problem."
Bill says "I know most of the wards but there are a few I have never seen or even know what it does. Fleur and I need to examine it before we can disable it. If we try to disable it but do it wrong the ward activate and fight against us, it can even explode outwards."
"When I was in Egypt we had many ideas and archive what wards could do but will these wards are not older, they are old. I think we may see some family wards here. I know one or two are also around Harry's house but I don't know what it does only that they are defending the manor and occupants. We need to ask Harry or Frank to know what it does. But even then I don't know if they can disable it immediately. The only good news is that there are no goblin wards while they work on the property. The family magic wards from Longbottom as does the Potter's family magic wards work with goblin wards. Most wizard wards do not, not even family magic wards."
Remus asks "can a Patronus message get through?"
Fleur says "yes Remus, but that is the only thing. We see the owl cancelling wards. Owls can't find her. We also see owl redirecting wards so only owls that have a charm on them can enter the wards, but that is just an extra measure I don't think it is needed."
Remus nods before he cast his Patronus. It is clearly shown it is a werewolf just like Tonks new Patronus when she knew she had a very strong feeling for Remus. Remus Werewolf Patronus he got when he could cast it as his best friend accepted that part of him. The Werewolf Patronus came stronger when Tonks and Harry accept him despite his werewolf side especially that Tonks wanted his child despite the change that his child will also be a werewolf.
Remus says "Madam Longbottom, I am Remus Lupin. I take it you remember me. I am at the wardline together with a few other wizards and a witch. We are here as we need to talk to you. Also, I have a message from Lord Potter for you. We don't want to alert you and therefore ask you to allow us access by disabling the wards."
Remus sends the Patronus and five minutes later they see Madam Longbottom to the wardline. She asks "Remus is it really you? Jacob, what are you doing here? Kingsley, you are still alive?"
Remus says "yes Madam Longbottom."
Jacob says "hello Madam Longbottom I am happy to see you are alright. I hoped you weren't hurt when I saw the Daily Prophet that you escaped being arrested but it seems that age has not slowed your wand."
Kingsley says "yes I am although I did get hurt a bit."
Bill says "Madam Longbottom let me introduce myself…."
Madam Longbottom interrupts Bill says "don't worry. You are obviously a Weasley and with long hair and earing with a tooth, while not seeing any burn marks you must be William Weasley and the woman next to you I remember from the Daily Prophet in the fourth year or my grandson. You are Fleur Delacour tri-wizard champion from the France school Beauxbatons Academy of Magic."
Fleur nods and says "zat is right Madam Longbottom but I am Fleur Weasley née Delacour as I married Beell last summer."
Madam Longbottom knew. She was invited but decided not to go as it was two days after Neville's birthday and she was busy instructing Neville about his house as she knew it wouldn't take long for Voldemort to make his move as Dumbledore had died. She isn't sure if she will survive the third war between magicals. She also didn't want to lose Neville or have the same fate as his parents. Staying behind the strong wards of Manor Longbottom was there for the obvious choice. She is still proud of Neville going to Hogwarts to fight for it and give the time Harry needs while protecting the other students.
Madam Longbottom says "before I drop the wards I have a few questions to verify your identity. Remus you first….."
Remus says "Madam Longbottom while I wouldn't mind we are quite exposed here. What if I give you the letter of Lord Potter and with Lord Potter I mean Harry. He has taken the Lordship of House Potter."
Madam Longbottom nods. Remus holds out the letter and Madam Longbottom uses her wand to get the letter to her. Before she grabs it she levitates it before her as it wouldn't be new that it is actually a Portkey when she touches it. She sees the Potter crest, but she isn't sure if it isn't fake. It is against the law but with You-Know-Who in charge, she can't be sure.
Madam Longbottom says "it looks like that but still I like to ask you a question. Jacob when was the last time is saw you outside of the wizengamot?"
Jacob thinks back and says "that would be at Dumbledore's funeral although if you count that as wizengamot as the whole wizengamot was present it would be three days before Amelia was murdered when you invited me, Amelia among some others at Longbottom manor to discuss a plan to fight against To- You-Know-Who."
Madam Longbottom noticed the slip-up but decide not to comment on it. She looks at Remus and asks "Remus who helped Alice with the Ancient Runes?"
Remus smiles and says "I never promised to say. Frank said he did but actually it was Lily while I helped Frank. Although Frank was good not as good as Lily and me although James and Sirius were no slouches either."
Madam Longbottom knew that Lily helped Alice but Frank doesn't know that. Alice told the truth. Madam Longbottom really liked Alice but Frank didn't know so he tried to impress his mother that Alice is smart enough that even he could help her.
Madam Longbottom asks "Kingsley you are the last one as I don't know enough about William or Fleur."
Bill says "Madam Longbottom no offence but I prefer Bill instead of William also everybody else calls me Bill."
Madam Longbottom says "I will try to remember Wil... Bill. Now Kingsley what was your last operation before Frank and Alice stopped their job by Dumbledore's insistence?"
Kingsley thought back and says "that was an ambush to capture snatchers which went south fast. While we managed to capture the group of 8 from the 20 Auror we lost 3 and 4 others barely survived and they were killed not much later as revenge for losing those 8 who were broken out of the ministry the night before they were going trailed and sent to Azkaban."
Madam Longbottom nods and says "that is all correct."
She waves her wand and the ward falls. They step in with the elves and immediately re-erect the wards. She says "follow me."
It was a small walk to the house and will it is an old house it was well kept and while nod as large as a manor it is still a two-story house with a couple of guest rooms on the first floor.
She opens the door and leads them to the living room on the ground floor. She takes a seat and decides the open the letter. She was barely reading the letter when she gasps and let the letter drop. She asks "please tell me Harry is right and he knows where my son and daughter-in-law are."
Everyone including the elves nod. Remus says "yes he knows and also that your son and daughter-in-law are safe."
Madam Longbottom says "then what are waiting for even if they aren't themselves Frank is still my son and I see Alice still as my daughter."
Jacob says "we will Augusta but before we go there are a couple of things you need to know before we take you to the safe place and maybe after you heard what we said you may not decide to go with us."
Madam Longbottom "I think you underestimate my desire to see my son and my daughter-in-law again. No matter their condition."
Jacob says "I do not at all. When I saw my daughters again while fearing for their life and what life they would lead I was beyond happy to see them as was Isabel, but that is for another time. Lord Potter wanted to make you sure you know a few things before you decide."
Remus decides to tell the hardest thing first. He says "Madam Longbottom if you decide to go with us I think you should know that Bellatrix and Narcissa will be there…."
Before he can continue Madam Longbottom has her wand pointed at him and says "so you are Death Eaters?"
Remus says "no were are not and neither are they. If you could please sit down I will explain."
Madam Longbottom considers doing not but the chance that she will see Frank and Alice again wins. She says "fine but it better is by merlin's crooked glasses a good reason."
He says "believe me Madam Longbottom it is. Narcissa and Bellatrix's marriage has been annulled by Lord Black and not it is no Draco Malfoy. But furthermore, Bellatrix never wanted to take the dark mark or attack your son and daughter-in-law but she was controlled by potions, the dark mark or the Imperius curse sometimes a combination of the three if not all three."
"The goblins by Lord Black's request manage to revert her back to when she was seventeen for one single reason, to turn her back to the nice girl Sirius said she was before he died. It was also that as it was before she got the Dark Mark You-Know-Who couldn't call for her what he can do it he uses the Dark Mark on other Death Eaters and force her back."
"Narcissa never got the Dark Mark so she didn't need to do the ritual, but Narcissa does look younger as it a smaller effect on Bellatrix's closest relatives and that is Narcissa and Andromeda. Both got a couple of years younger while Bellatrix did turn back to seventeen. She has no memories of what she did under the control or the other things that happened to her."
"I don't know the extent or anything but I can understand I wasn't pretty but I do know that she miscarried her baby because of the Lestrange brothers and then punished her like it was her fault. They punished her so much that her biggest wish was impossible and that was to have children. Thanks to Lord Black she has the chance again as not only the Dark Mark disappeared but revered everything back to when she was seventeen."
Madam Longbottom tries to feel for Bellatrix but she is having trouble too as even if she didn't want it to she still took her son and daughter-in-law mind away.
Jacob says "if you decide to come you don't have to like her but be at least civil as she as Narcissa are under Harry's protection."
Madam Longbottom is surprised why Harry would do that even if Bellatrix isn't like she was anymore.
Jacob continues and says "I will tell you why. Harry is Lord Potter but also Lord Black by his godfather Sirius Black. Harry's grandmother was Dorea Black and therefore was able to become Lord Black. As he is the Lord of more than one house he also has something you are strongly against Augusta."
Madam Longbottom says "I understand but if he has two wives to continue both lines I don't mind as the lines are more important than my own opinion against it. I would have a problem if he has two or more wives for just one house."
When she saw nobody respond she understand that he has. She knows Harry and according to Neville, he is a lot like James and Lily. Neville didn't know but she knew with everything Neville told him. She wonders why he would do that. It is disrespectful to the witches and he would get a harem. While she doesn't like that she can't shake the feeling this is still different and Harry will treat them right and as long as it isn't in her immediate family she can try to bear it although it will be hard.
Madam Longbottom says "please tell me more as seeing your reaction he does have more wives for his two houses."
Remus says "He has four wives for House Potter…."
Madam Longbottom screams "FOUR. Why the hell does he need four wives."
Remus says "well he doesn't but all four really love him and when they kissed him a soulbond was formed and as he is Lord Potter they become Lady Potter."
Madam Longbottom is surprised but he soulbond but asks "and House Black?"
Jacob says "only one Lady Black. But I think he will have more than two, but that isn't the only one. Harry has a marriage contract with Susan Bones…."
Madam Longbottom sighs hard before she says "so he will become Lord Bones too? Well, at least he can't get more wives for that."
Jacob says "yes but he is also betrothed to my oldest daughter Daphne or House Greengrass."
Madam Longbottom wants to scream again but doesn't and asks "can't your youngest Astoria not continue your house. I know normally it is the oldest daughter but not is she marries with a wizengamot seat."
Jacob says "normally it would but Daphne will not become Lady Potter she will become Lady Greengrass while Harry by her wishes will become Lord Greengrass just like Susan wants Harry to become Lord Bones. Also, Astoria cannot become Lady Greengrass even if Daphne didn't become it."
Madam Longbottom is afraid of the answer but asks "what do you mean?"
Jacob can barely suppress a smile as he is happy for his daughters and he does like frustrating Augusta and try to show that not all wizards are like she see those with harems in the past although she never said anything bad about Potter's with it she clearly didn't approve but was not bad enough to break the Alliance not mention she doesn't have the right.
Jacob says while sporting the large smile "my family had a debt many generations ago and as I have no son but two daughters my youngest daughter need to fulfil the debt as that is part of the debt. If I didn't I needed to pay the debt with interest if the House I have the debt from allows that but with the interest, it has gathered over the many years my family will be ruined and not only me but my grand-grand-grand-grandchildren and maybe even their grandchildren if not further will be still in debt.
"We were afraid when we got a message from Gringotts. As the Lord needed to send the contract out. Astoria is now Lady black."
Madam Longbottom gaps and says "Harry has both your daughters. That is against that barbaric law and you look not mad."
Jacob cannot suppress his smile. He may be a Slytherin but he really likes moments like this.
Jacob says "it is not against the law. There is a loophole. As most know only the wizard version that allows sisters despite twins, triplets and more multiple births cannot marry the same wizard. But the real law and rules are that sister that isn't part of multiple births like Daphne and Astoria cannot be for the same house. But as Astoria is for House Black and Daphne for my House, House Greengrass, it is allowed. While it may pose problems after the war the real law will always be in favour of Harry. For why I am not mad is that according to Isabel both girls love Harry and Astoria also got a soulbond. The day after it happened she couldn't control herself and told Isabel who told me. Harry is also melting Daphne's heart what I never thought any boy could do but Harry can."
Madam Longbottom asks "is there more I need to know."
Jacob nods and says "yes, Daphne's best friend Tracey Davis is also betrothed to Harry and is Su Li. If I remember you know House Li well."
Madam Longbottom knows House Li well. It also one of her steadfast allies. She at one time had thought about Su Li as Neville's wife, but when Neville didn't seek contact with Su Li in the first years of Hogwarts while they played with each other before Hogwarts she let the idea go.
Remus says "while there are more according to Luna formerly Lovegood now Potter there are more to come for Harry and honestly he needs more as he has more Lordships but I will not tell which as I don't know if I am allowed. Madam Longbottom, there is one more thing you need to know. Multiple girls have a romantic interest in your grandson. Harry allows you to go to the safe place where he is and all the girls."
"If you can control yourself by not attacking Bellatrix and Narcissa but also don't try to break up Harry and his wives, try scare away his other girls although he didn't say that, he did say not to force the girls that love Neville let the love for him go you are welcome to stay. If you cannot but will not do it if you can't see them you are still allowed to come but then you will get a room assigned but to prevent the problem you will be confined to the room."
Madam Longbottom sighs deep. She isn't sure if she can as she dreamed of slowly and painfully kill Bellatrix and not she hears that Bellatrix could do nothing about what she did and even more she is under the protection of Lord Black that is Harry Potter of House Potter that is their ally and helped them when they could. Also if she wants to see her son and daughter-in-law she needs to accept what she for centuries tried to make illegal, although it is a tradition which she is a great advocate for.
She says "I understand. I don't know if I can, but if I am confined to a room am I allowed to see Frank and Alice from time to time?"
Remus says "I see no problem with that."
Kingsley wants to smile but manage not to as he keeps his Auror duty mask on.
He says "Madam Longbottom I know you are against the law but this is Harry we are talking about while I know you may not know him but I can assure you he is like his parents and he will do everything in his power to make his girls happy. He will not what you think other wizards may do if they have multiple wives. Harry will try his best to keep and make them happy. He is also the reason I am still alive as Gringotts healed me as I know Harry and am a friend."
Madam Longbottom says "I will try my best that is all I can promise, but if I cannot I will accept the confinement as long as I can see Frank and Alice from time to time. If it is needed I will even wait until someone can escort me to the hospital wing so I don't see Bellatrix or the girls."
Remus nods accepting and says "alright I do want to remind you as the marriage are annulled both Narcissa and Bellatrix are now a Black. If you want we can let meet everyone maybe that will help as you see how happy most of the girls are. I don't think we will tell which like Neville or not that is for later."
Madam Longbottom nods. Fleur says "Dissey can you and Tolly start to pack everything."
They both bow and says "yes Miss Fleur."
Madam Longbottom and says "that is not needed. To make sure I can leave if it is needed I have three large suitcases upstairs in the master bedroom."
Tolly and Dissey nod before popping upstairs before popping back in with the three suitcases. She says "yes that are the ones. I think we can go."
She says "wait. I feel something at the wards. They are losing power."
She looks out the window and sees a big group of wizards and witches in dark robes. If they break through it will be almost three to one.
Madam Longbottom is ready to fight when Remus says "we need to go. Let see if we can use the Portkey."
Remus grabs the Portkey and says "everyone grab onto it. Tarby, Tolly and Dissey you too."
Tarby, Tolly and Dissey want to help them getaway.
Remus says "please Tarby, Tolly and Dissey. Harry doesn't want you hurt so want we."
Reluctantly they put their hands on it while Remus, Kingsley and Bill each hold onto one suitcase so the suitcases come along.
Remus says "Alliance" just when they hear the wards break and they feel to go through a ward that was almost placed over the property.
Let's end here for now. I apologize for the long time between the update but with the world going open again many things need to be done and I had a small writers' block.
In the next chapter, we know what has already been built at the Potter Manor and we see how Madam Longbottom reacts when seeing her son and daughter-in-law have recovered. She will also learn more about Dumbledore and the war including Tom. Will she also try to live with the girls or will she won't be able to. Will she try to adjust her opinion or is it too hard for her.
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