Chapter 51 Delphini oath, training, Fleur's letter, Astoria's day

14th January 1998, Potter Manor

Harry walks out of the kitchen to head to the first floor and the Lord Office. Before he reaches the main stairs he gets jumped by Astoria. Harry manages to keep standing as Astoria isn't heavy. Astoria immediately put her legs around his waist.

Astoria immediately asks "how are you going to repay me?"

Harry asks "what do you want?"

Astoria says "I want to spend some time alone with you."

Harry asks "when?"

Astoria says "how about tomorrow?"

Harry asks "sure when tomorrow?"

Astoria says "the whole day."

Harry says "su…. sorry I can't but how about most of the morning and a part of the afternoon."

Astoria smile drops a bit when suddenly she gets large and says "of course, we can have a nice lunch, but I want the same what Luna got."

Harry says "uhhhh, I don't know."

Astoria and Harry heard 'come on Harry she want it. I don't mind.'

Astoria smile only grew and Harry says "I guess it is alright. Now if you can let go of me we can do something important for House Black."

Astoria whispers "Delphini?"

Harry nods. Astoria sighs and removes her legs from Harry's waist. Harry need to bend down a little to let her feet touch the ground. Before she removes her arms from his neck she gives him a snog.

Astoria asks "have someone ever told you, you are good at it Harry?"

Harry shakes his head. Astoria says "well you are but maybe we should try again?"

Harry have a large smile before he bents down to give her another snog. Astoria says "yes you really are."

Harry says "maybe because of the bond."

Astoria says "I don't care."

Harry just grabs her hand and slowly starts walking up the stairs to the office on the first floor.

As soon as they are on the first floor they see Andi, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Delphini waiting by the door from the office. Harry and Astoria walk towards them. Without saying anything Harry opens the door and walks in immediately followed by Astoria, Andi, Narcissa, Bellatrix and slightly nervous Delphini.

14th January 1998, Lord's Office first floor, Potter Manor

Harry takes a seat and conjures one comfy seat on his left behind him and four not so comfy chairs on the other side of the desk.

Harry leads Astoria to the comfy chair before he takes the comfy chair closest to the desk. He give a sign that Andi, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Delphini can sit.

Harry asks "and how did it go?"

Andi says "Lord Black it went great. Delphini knows what happened and that her father isn't a good wizard. She knows he is an evil wizard. Bella although is very surprised she has a daughter, is happy although she doesn't want to be called mother by Delphini. She prefers Bella or to show they are a family, sister."

Harry looks at Narcissa and Bellatrix. They both nod to agree with what Andi says.

Harry says "great and how about the oath?"

Narcissa says "she is willing to do that Lord Black and if you require she would also take a vow to your person if you request that."

Harry says "alright. Kreacher said you had an oath ready?"

Andi, Narcissa and Bellatrix nod.

Harry says "great after the oath we will see if a vow is necessary. Is that agreeable?"

Narcissa says "as you say, Lord Black."

Harry still not happy with how they act when Lord Black is needed just says "fine. Did you write the oath?"

Andi grabs a piece of parchment and says "this is the oath, Lord Black. I hope you agree."

Harry reads the oath, then let Astoria read it and when she gives it back Harry says "we think it is."

Delphini asks "Lord Black how do you know she agrees?"

Bellatrix immediately put her hand over Delphini's mouth. Bellatrix says "sorry Lord Black please do blame her I suspect she doesn't know."

Harry nods and Bellatrix drops her hand but says "don't say anything until asked."

Delphini nods. Harry says "Delphini this is Astoria Ann Black née Greengrass, she is my Lady Black. To answer your question we have a soulbond and therefore we can talk in our minds to each other and she isn't the only one."

Astoria decides to ask out loud "do you think is a good idea to tell her?"

Harry says "if she agrees with the oath she will become part of House Black and our family. I trust family will protect each other and keep each other secrets. That we have multiple families here doesn't matter to me as friends should do the same as family does."

Astoria says "if you think so."

Harry smiles and says "I do."

Delphini has managed to get past the shock and says "I am sorry Lady Black."

Astoria says "I don't mind if Lord Black doesn't, but when it is needed I expect you to use my title as Lady Black."

Delphini says "I will Lady Black. Please Lord Black I am sorry to not recognize and disrespect your wife."

Harry says "it is fine as you didn't know. I hope that you don't have to use it if you agree with the oath as you will be family and inside the manor, you will not need to unless they address you as Miss Black or we have important guests for a meeting. Also if they don't call me by Lord Potter, Lord Black or anything else you may need to introduce yourself but afterwards we are on a first-name basis."

"Now on to the oath. Have you read it Delphini?"

Delphini shakes her head. Harry waves his wand to duplicate the oath. He gives one to Delphini. He says "read it and let me know if you still want to."

Two minutes later she says "I would like to take the oath, Lord Black. I am not sure a vow is needed after this."

Harry says "we will see."

Harry stands up and says "Delphini stand up and give the oath."

Delphini stands up and says "yes, Lord Black."

She grabs her wand and points it straight up in the air. She says "I, Delphini Bellatrix Riddle, hereby claim to not acknowledge Tom Marvolo Riddle also known as the Dark Lord or He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named as my father and accept to be Delphini No-name."

"I ask Lord Black to accept me as Delphini Bellatrix Black and swear my loyalty, body, mind, heart and soul to the most ancient and most noble House of Black and swear my loyalty to Lord Black. I will obey everything Lord Black ask of me and I will protect House Black, Lord Black and his allies to the best of my abilities with my body, heart mind and soul. I will never reveal any secrets that are entrusted to me or are seen as secrets for anyone who isn't family, friends or allies. So I say it so mote it be."

Harry stand up and point his wand in the air. He says "I, Harry James Potter-Black, accept Delphini Bellatrix no-name's oath and accept her Delphini Bellatrix Black as being Lord of the maiden house of her mother and bond her body, mind, heart and soul to House Black. So I say it so mote it be."

The point of Delphini's wand start to light up as Harry's wand does the same. From both sides, light shot out that hit each other above them. Within a second Harry's light pushed Delphini's light back to her wand before the light hit her wand. Harry's light enters her wand. Everyone in the office hears a scream and the wand breaks. Delphini falls to the ground unconscious.

A dark shadow stands up while Delphini still lies on the ground. The dark shadow says "she is mine. I will not let you take her. She was promised to me before she was born. I made it happen, I made her. I get her that was part of the deal made."

Harry says "that deal was not made with Delphini Black and she is now part of House Black. You will not get her."

The shadow says "when she turns seventeen she is mine to use how I see fit and she will give me a human body for me to take one way or another."

Harry starts to radiate magic and screams "YOU WILL NOT. I WILL NOT LET YOU HAVE HER."

The shadow laughs and says "you cannot stop me."

Harry feels his own magic rise and screams "I WILL NOT LET YOU TAKE MY FAMILY."

The shadow laughs and says "you can try, but you will not succeed."

Harry feels his magic almost pour out of him. He will not let this shadow take Delphini. She is family from now on. As the shadow laughs again Harry's anger rise. Almost on instinct he gathers his magic and shot his hand out. He let all the magic release from his hand. It shoots at the shadow.

The shadow starts to scream as Harry shoot magic out of his hand. Tom screams as Harry's magic enter the shadow and start to destroy it from the inside with light shooting out of the shadow. With a large flash of light, the shadow is gone.

Harry need to steady himself. He is very tired. Astoria helps him back into his chair as Delphini seems slow to regain consciousness.

When Astoria feels Harry is slowly regaining his strength she asks in Harry's mind 'what was that Harry?'

Harry sighs and thinks 'it was probably something from a ritual that he did to be able to impregnate Bellatrix. I think it is gone now.'

Andi says "Harry is everything alright?"

Harry says "yes I am. Delphini should also be alright."

Andi says "Harry you look very tired. I can get you some potions. You need to rest."

Harry says "Andi sit down. We aren't done."

Andi was already halfway out of her chair when she hears Harry and sit back down. She asks "do we need to tell the others?"

Harry says "I think so but the girls don't need to as they felt it when my magic rose. Can you examine Delphini?"

Andi nods and points her wand. Andi says "she seems alright."

Harry nods and says "She should be gone of the shadow now."

Andi nods. Delphini stands up and asks "what has happened?"

Harry says "it seems your former father had used something to make sure you couldn't forlorn him. I managed to remove it and from now on you are Delphini Black. I only need to make it official in Gringotts. I will send a house-elf tomorrow morning to get the paperwork. I think our Account Manager already have the documents and only needs my signature."

Delphini nods. Harry says "great now we can better go down as dinner should almost be ready. Delphini I will introduce you to the others in the manor. While you are family they are family and friends I don't want you to disrespect or hurt them in any way."

Delphini says "yes Lord Black."

Harry says "great. From now on it is Harry unless when the title Lord Black is needed."

Narcissa says "Harry, one question if you don't mind."

Harry nods. Narcissa asks "why did you destroy her wand?"

Harry says "I felt something from it also I don't think the wand worked well for her. I think the wand was one of the ways for the Shadow to try to control her when the time was there or the Shadow used it to stay with her."

Narcissa nods as does Bellatrix and Andi. In Narcissa and Andi's mind, they think 'if Harry is this strong with still blocks how strong is he really.'

Andi and Narcissa can't suppress to think 'if only I was Bellatrix's age.'

Harry stands up as does Astoria so she can help Harry it makes all the others stand up although Delphini needs some help from her aunts. Delphini is a little bit confused about what has happened but is very happy she is Delphini Black now.

It takes a couple of minutes before they are outside of the kitchen.

14th January 1998, Kitchen, Potter Manor

When they step inside everyone else is here except Mr. Ollivander, Mr. Fortescue, Mr. Lovegood, Leanne and Hagrid.

Harry hears Luna think 'now Bellatrix is also a twin and Hagrid preferred to eat with Fluffy and Grawp, Harry.'

Harry thinks 'alright Luna.'

Harry notice that everybody stopped talking and looking at them. Harry says "everyone this is Delphini Black. She is Bellatrix's daughter. Her father WAS Tom."

Everyone wants to say something but Harry holds his hand up what made no one say anything. Harry says "I know what you all are going to say like who did she come here, why is not in the dungeon or that she will betray us. I understand but to make sure nothing happened has she given me her oath to House Black for friends and Allies. As House Black is allied to House Potter, House Peverell, House Gryffindor, House Slytherin, House Bones and House Greengrass and the other House her are friends nothing will happen I am sure. The oath was made by Andi and Narcissa and I trust them to make sure there aren't loopholes Delphini can use. I want all of you to treat her normal as she is now Delphini Black like I said."

Harry looks at Dan and Emma and says "that means also for you Dan and Emma as you are part of House Potter through Hermione and even if you weren't I would have offered House protection what I can do as Lord Potter, but then you would more be a Vassal than family like you are now."

Dan and Emma smile. When Hermione thinks 'Harry, I love you so much.'

Harry gives her a smile that makes her knees weak and thinks 'I love you too 'Mione. And before you ask I learned House protection from my grandfather a few days ago. And yes I am a bit tired but I am alright.'

Harry's nickname makes Hermione blush but beyond happy and she feels him being tired, but decide to not comment as he doesn't seem hurt.

After dinner Harry says "now for everyone who wants to help in this war is it fighting or healing I think we need to start our endurance although the healers may not need it as much as the fighters it is still beneficial to have as the Death Eaters will have almost no endurance safe Greyback. I talked with Dan and tomorrow morning we will start. Tomorrow morning after breakfast."

"Also don't push yourselves go as far as you can go after that Dan will divide us into different groups to help everyone improve further. To give everyone the same training will not help as the better ones will not improve as much as the lower ones. Also, the lower ones can get injured and we don't want that."

Harry sees that a couple of the girls don't like it even Hermione as muggleborn and know it is important. Antione also doesn't look too happy. Thankfully Wissy immediately came with dessert for everyone to slightly lift the moods from everyone who don't look forward to endurance training.

14th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

Harry is in his bed reading in the book Hermione ask him to read (advanced spells and curses for the modern wizard).

The door opens and Harry looks up. He sees Astoria and smiles. Harry smile almost grow when he sees Hermione is with her, both in nightdresses. Before Harry can say anything Astoria says "I thought the head wife and your only Lady Black at least at this time should spend a night with you."

Hermione says "I told you Astoria I don't want to be that."

Astoria says "but you are Hermione if you want it or not."

Hermione says "you still haven't shown me a book with the 'benefits' I have according to you."

Astoria smiles and says "I will look or ask Tarby tomorrow. He should know if there is a book otherwise there is one in Greengrass Manor."

Astoria almost jumps up. Harry asks "what is wrong Astoria?"

Astoria says "we also have a house-elves and I think Susan does too. Also, we have some owls at Greengrass manor. I think the Patil twins also have at least one owl but that one may still be at Hogwarts and who knows what else. I think their trunk may also be at Hogwarts although protected I think elves can grab it. Su Li too."

Hermione says "we will talk about it tomorrow."

Harry says "Hermione don't be mad, I am sure their elves love to work for them and certainly aren't treated bad."

Astoria says "yes true Hermione. I must admit she isn't treated as good as here but we don't mistreat her even if she did something wrong. We did punish her but not to physically hurt her, more like forbid her to do something that they like as they like to work. We did them have a bed but unlike this manor, we didn't have a servant quarters our elf sleep alone in a very small room."

Hermione says "fine and I know they aren't treated bad or worse. Also I know that they can do it while we not but that doesn't mean I have to like it even if they like to work" before walking to Harry's right and slide into the bed while Astoria does one the other side.

Harry says "goodnight" and think 'goodnight' to the soulbonded. All the soulbonded think back 'goodnight Harry' to him and Ginny thinks back after thinking goodnight Harry 'tomorrow it will be Luna and me.'

Susan thinks 'ah but I wanted to have a redhead night.'

Hermione thinks over the bond 'girls don't start this now. We need to go to sleep.'

Katie thinks 'of course …. oh great Headwife.'

Hermione what sounds like a growl growls over the bond but doesn't respond as that will only drag out the conversation. Hermione focus on Harry which made her anger decrease. Harry automatically moves his hand in Hermione nightdress and keep his other hand outside of Astoria's nightdress but still cups her breast just like he does with Hermione's naked breast.

15th January 1998, Potter grounds

It is after breakfast and almost everyone is outside. Those in the hospital wing aren't outside as isn't Alice, Andi, Apolline, Dora and Mrs. Figg. Andi is testing Alice skill in potion making and everything without magic casting as she didn't have a wand. Apolline, Dora and Mrs. Figg are also in the hospital wing to talk and Andi asked Dora to help with Alice training as Andi thinks in the coming years they need more healers with knowledge about children and mothers.

Apolline is interested in knowing more about Harry and Mrs. Figg can talk about his youth while the others can talk about when he was a baby. Apolline wants to know to help Gabby as Gabby's Veela starts to lose patience rapidly. Apolline knows that Hermione needs to go first. Apolline hopes if she learns more she can convince Hermione to complete the bond or at least convince Emma to talk with Hermione about it preferable together with her. Mrs. Figg will not fight but help as much as she can. Hagrid will not run but is outside with Grawp, Fluffy and the Hippogriffs beside Buckbeak and his mate.

Dan says "alright if everyone is ready we will run to the Quidditch pitch and back. Harry, can you have two or three elves keep the time? And record when someone finishes?"

Harry nods and calls for Dobby, Tarpy and Kreacher. When they appear Harry asks them and they all agree and wait until they start and return.

Everybody nod. When Harry first starts to run the others start to follow. Suddenly they hear a bark and Fang appear and start to run with the group mostly around Harry.

After a little over half an hour, Dan is the first to reach the manor again. Barely a minute later a tired and sweaty Harry and a no sweaty Remus return followed closely by Kingsley. Dan almost has no sweat. The next half an hour more people reach the manor. It is an hour later before everybody has returned or has almost finished.

Dan says "alright I have a good idea how to split up the group. We will have three groups. Those who finished after me within 15 minutes will train with me. Between 15 minutes and 45 minutes, I will make sure you get training by Kingsley to finish within 15 minutes after me and the last group who finished later than 45 minutes with me while getting trained by Remus for the time being. He is a very competent teacher so that should be no problem."

Everyone nodded and Dan says "I think most know in which group they will be sorted in but if you are not I will make sure that tomorrow at breakfast you will know. Now everybody I guess to take a shower before continuing on the day."

Everyone nod and go their own way. Luna, Ginny and Katie want to follow Harry but Hermione, Astoria and Susan stop them although Astoria and Susan stop them only because they want to be them and Hermione 'asked'.

15th January 1998, Kitchen, Potter Manor

After everybody has taken a shower most of them gather in the kitchen. Hagrid, Fang, Andi, Alice, Apolline, Dora and Mrs. Figg aren't in the kitchen. Bill and Fleur are also not at the table. Andi wanted to keep them in the hospital wing until at least dinner.

Susan asks Harry "Harry, when are you going to teach us more or in some cases when do you start teaching."

Harry says "oh that reminds me. Tarpy?"

Tarpy pops in "what can I do for Master Harry?"

Harry asks "Tarpy can you get the box out of my bedroom?"

Tarpy bows and says "yes Master Harry."

Within a few seconds, Tarpy pops back in with the box floating behind him. Almost everybody immediately understand which box Harry meant. It is the box from Malfoy Manor that would probably contain Luna's wand and maybe more.

Harry grabs the box and says "thank you, Tarpy."

Tarpy bows before popping out. Harry opens it and puts it on the kitchen table. He sees a couple of wands. He wonders if Luna's wand is in it. He looks when he feels a small pull. After a few wands, he grabs the wand with the pull. He grabs it and he asks "Luna is this your wand?"

Luna grabs the wand and says "yes Harry it is. Now I don't need to use another wand anymore thank you for letting me use them."

Luna thanks the girls with a wand she has used like Hermione, Susan and Hannah.

Luna looks back "how did you know Harry this is my wand, Harry?"

Harry says "I felt a pull."

Luna smiles and says "that is what I felt. You used my magic to feel the wand."

Harry asks shocked "how is that possible? I hope I didn't hurt you."

Luna says "I think it is because of our love for each other or soulbond. And you didn't hurt me I just felt you needed a little bit of magic so I try to send it to you like you do when you let us feel your love."

Harry just smiles and says "well it worked. Bellatrix is one of these wands from you?"

Harry lay down all the wands. Bellatrix says "I think so Lor….. Harry. It should be the third from the right but I don't feel any connection with it although the second from the left is familiar I also don't feel a connection with that one. I don't feel a connection with any of the wands I do feel a small pull but not enough to find the wand I come from."

"Fay, Penny or Katie any of your wands?"

Katie says "no, I saw the Lestrange burn my wand."

Penny says "I don't see mine, but I don't know if they burned mine."

Fay says "the same here."

Harry says "well I guess the wands that we don't know who they belong are casualties in the first war or this one."

"I would like the parents or future parents to look at the wands and if you may remember who they are. If you aren't certain just let me know. I need to talk to Mr. Ollivander anyway so I can ask him about the wands as he should remember them."

Most nod even Dan and Emma nod. Mr. Ollivander is an interesting man according to Professor McGonagall he never forgets any wand he ever sold. It seems his whole family told every young witch and wizard the same, the wand chooses the wizard. He never said witch but Dan remember Mr. Ollivander told him that witches are much more powerful in the early years of Hogwarts and that most wizards don't like that fact and therefore never says that the wand chooses a witch or wizard.

Dan and Emma didn't like it but it seems that the muggle world and magical world don't change that much as women are seen as second class citizens in the magical world and a lot of places in the muggle world is the same if not worse. It was before they knew that muggleborns are seen as the lowest class of citizens although most pureblood barely see them as human more like an abomination (of magic).

Luna says "Harry I think my wand is damaged."

Harry looks closely and says "maybe you are right. I can ask Mr. Ollivander to look at it."

Hermione says "what if they are all damaged when Remus, Bill and Fleur tried to remove the curses. Maybe it was some kind of defence disabling the wands it can be the reason Bellatrix can't feel anything of the wands she knows is her and the one she recognizes."

Katie asks "but what about the pull?"

Hermione says "a wand is made of different supplies if just one is damaged or not used correctly the wand will not work or can even be dangerous like exploding when you try to cast something. The pull Bellatrix feel may be that some parts of the wands aren't damaged and are good for her."

Harry says "anyway Susan as not everybody has wands I was thinking if Hermione would be so kind that she will teach you without using the wand at the moment. Not like Umbitch and certainly not the book. I know Hermione is smart enough she can help to cast even without a wand."

"After that, I think Hermione and Ginny can duel each other to show what they can do. When we have a winner Luna can ask what Hermione and Ginny did good and what they did bad or could be improved. During that time the parents and future parents will look at the wands. I will go to Mr. Ollivander. I think we need to show him the wands to be sure if you think who know who the wand belonged to."

"Dan and Emma I understand you may not be able to help but maybe you like to attend Hermione to understand more about certain spells. Madam and Monsieur Delacour I am not sure you can help the other parents but you are of course free to do so or maybe you like to know more about the DA the name I still need to change I would advise attending Hermione and her explanation."

Harry thinks to Hermione 'do you want to do that 'Mione?'

Hermione nods her head. Harry says 'thank you, Hermione. If you need someone else to help with it I think for Reducto Ginny is probably a better choice she is after all very proficient with that spell. You can do all the spells yourself if you want. If you want my help keep with what you want my help with for another time.'

Hermione nods again. Harry says "well let's see if we can have an early lunch so we can use most of the afternoon and maybe even a bit of time in the evening."

Everybody nod again. Harry asks Tarpy, Tolney and Mipsy to gather the others while Wissey, Dissey, Tolly and Dobby start working on the lunch with Mipsy after she let Hagrid know that lunch will be served early. Kreacher will take care of the Hippogriffs while Tarpy will take care of Fluffy and Grawp and Tarpy will help Kreacher if needed with feeding the Hippogriffs.

15th January 1998, Hospital wing, Potter Manor

Harry walks in together with Penny, Andi and Alice. Andi and Alice are now in charge of the hospital wing and besides Mr. Ollivander, they have five other patients. They have Mr. Fortescue who was doing remarkably well for his advanced age and tortured by the Death Eaters purely for being a muggleborn and for their entertainment. Both Mr. Ollivander and Mr. Fortescue were ready to leave the hospital wing but it seems something happened that make Andi want to keep them longer under her care.

Mr. Lovegood could almost leave the hospital wing and Bill and Fleur still recovering from saving Leanne. Bill's recovery with skelegrow will be done today if he rested enough. Fleur concussion was as good as gone but she didn't want to leave her husband. Lastly, they got Leanne who is slightly malnourished and sometimes wakes up screaming because of a nightmare or believing she dreamed her rescue.

Andi and Alice walk towards the screen with Bill and Fleur. Penny wanted to come to see Leanne especially after she asked Andi and Alice during the lunch hearing as expected Leanne needs time to recover from her ordeal. Fortunately, the malnourishment is easily fixed as she isn't as malnourished as Harry was. She just needs to have large meals for the coming week maybe weeks and she will be right as rain. She doesn't need potions like Hary. Her mind however will need more time.

Harry enters Mr. Ollivander and Mr. Fortescue screen. Harry sees they are both awake and even smiling. Harry says "I am sorry to interrupt."

Mr. Fortescue says "nonsense Lord Potter… uhh I mean Harry. I do want to thank you for the love you show Luna as we couldn't last time."

Harry says "believe me Mr. Fortescue there is nothing to thank for. I should be thankful that I got such and wonderful wife…. well one of my wives."

Harry looks at Mr. Ollivander and asks "Mr. Ollivander I was wondering if could talk to you?"

Mr. Ollivander says "Harry Potter of course you can. What can I do for Lord Potter of the most ancient and most noble House of Potter?"

Harry says "please just Harry. Anyway, I heard from Andi the healer who leads the hospital wing that you are training your hands. Is it so you could make wands again?"

Mr. Ollivander says "Harry Potter is it then. Yes, I am making sure that my hands work well enough after this war is over I can continue making wands. My hands work well but I may need to rest my body and mind before I can work again."

Harry says "ohhh.."

Mr. Ollivander smiles and says "ahh I see. Harry Potter, it seems you need me to make wands am I right?"

Harry says "uhhhh …. yes. I have a couple of people who don't have a wand and while I have the Elder Wand I prefer a wand of my own who is just my wand, not a wand with such a bloody history. I don't even know what to do with it after the war. I probably destroy it."

While Harry says to destroy it he means return it.

Mr. Ollivander says "while I would advise you not to destroy the Elder Wand I do understand Harry Potter. Nobody should hold that much power. Maybe if I start working on wands I could get better sooner as long as I don't overdo it. I just need supplies."

Harry asks "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Ollivander, if you have supplies in your store a part of what wasn't destroyed or if you know another place to get the supplies or a seller of different kinds of supplies."

Mr. Ollivander says "well I should have a lot of supplies in the backroom behind a ward. I kept it there for the chance a wand didn't do well. While I haven't had any explosions for many years you never know what may happen. I remember once I made a wand. I was very proud as I tried before but it never worked. I waved it and suddenly the wand only had some smoke. I was disappointed however, just before I put the wand down a large ball of flame shot out of the wand. I am happy about the ward or my store would have burned down to the ground and probably everything else in Diagon Alley well beside Gringotts I think."

Harry can't help laughing as he sees the happy smile from Mr. Ollivander.

Mr. Fortescue says "only you Garrick can be happy about some things almost going very wrong."

Mr. Ollivander smiles and says "I almost made it the first dual-core wand. It is a dream for me to be the first one to make on."

Mr. Fortescue just rolls his eyes. Harry decides to move the conversation forward.

Harry asks "Mr. Ollivander can everyone get the supplies or not?"

Mr. Ollivander says "if you mean you want to get my supplies I guess you can get them. However, I warded it not only for protection but also to prevent someone to steal supplies as some of the crafting items I have are very valuable. To access my workshop with the supplies you need to know the password to disable the ward or at least let the ward allow you access."

Harry says "do I need to say the password or can even a house-elf say it?"

Mr. Ollivander smiles and says "thankfully you think ahead I don't want dear Luna to get hurt if something happens to you when it isn't needed. I did hear about you being hurt for saving Leanne Porter. A nice girl she is I still remember her coming to get her wand before her first year with her nice childhood friend Katie Bell. How happy they were that they were both witches so they don't have to lie to each other. Leanne's Porter wand is solid, Chestnut wood, Unicorn tail hair and 10.5 inches. Katie's bell was Reasonably supple, Applewood, Unicorn tail hair and 11 inches. She was a tough one."

Harry stops before Mr. Ollivander can continue "Mr. Ollivander if you want to give me the password I can get your supplies and hopefully you can make some wands for those that need it. Like Luna, she has her wand back but she thinks it is damaged. Leanne like Katie and more has lost their wand. Katie saw her wand getting burned by Death Eaters."

Mr. Ollivander says "I understand Harry Potter. The password is Veela's Allure. As I don't use Veela ingredients I thought nobody will think about it although as an extra measure if you get an actual Veela hair you should be able to take supplies."

Harry says "so should an elf get an actual Veela Hair the elf could enter and leave with supplies."

Mr. Ollivander shakes his head "yes and no. The hair must be voluntarily given. I only got one by the French Veela conclave as a request to see if I could try to use it as a wand core. I tried making it but unfortunately, I didn't succeed but was close a couple of times. I mostly did it as I was and still am regrettable to Miss Delecour for disrespecting her wand with a Veela hair core from her grandmother. I didn't mean anything by it but a few days later I understand I did. The Veela hair isn't needed to take wands but it is if you take supplies."

Harry says "if you want you can still apologize to her. She is in the manor although she is unavailable at the moment."

Mr. Ollivander asks "really? That would be great especially if she would give you a hair for one of your elves. If you want more than one elf you need a hair for each one. I must be a full hair it cannot be a hair that was cut."

Harry says "thank you Mr. Ollivander. I think before long we have your supplies."

Mr. Ollivander says "it is no problem, Harry Potter. The least I could do is make a new wand for those that need it. Although it may take some time as my hands work well but not what is supposed to be that will also happen in time."

Harry nods and says "then I will let you rest. I will talk with Andi to see if you can walk around a bit to make you less bound to the bed and to also meet the others."

Mr. Fortescue says "I would love to be able to look around and meet others. I certainly wonder how your wives react to Luna."

Harry says "I think they love Luna not the same as me but those that didn't know her very well start to seem to warm up to her. Susan Bones is in the manor and she really likes Luna."

Mr. Ollivander says "and is your wife."

Harry says "well yes. Oh, look at the time I need to go."

Harry immediately leaves but before he can close the screen behind him he hears Mr. Fortescue and Mr. Ollivander laugh. Harry thinks 'stupid old men.'

He hears back all his wives laughing. Harry just groans as he leaves the hospital wing. He knows he can ask Gabby but he has been trying to avoid her without being too obvious.

Just as he enters the entrance room he hears "I got you now Lord Black."

Harry knows the manor will protect him and he doesn't feel magic shot at him. He turns around and he sees a large smile Astoria standing in the door towards the living room.

Harry asks "what do you mean?"

Astoria face drops and says "you forgot. We would spend most of the day together."

Harry thinks 'bloody hell I totally forgot.'

Harry says "oh Astoria I am so sorry. We can still spend time together if you want and maybe have a little snack as we already had lunch. Shouldn't you be the others watching Hermione?"

Astoria gives a small smile and says "that will have to do. I understand you are busy but you mustn't forget your wives Harry. I don't have to I can hear Hermione all this time."

Astoria says sultry "and if I need extra help I am sure you can help me, Harry."

Astoria gives Harry a sexy wink. Harry cannot suppress himself to walk to Astoria and give her a passionate snog.

After a couple of minutes, he stops the snog and says "I am very sorry Astoria. I don't know what came over me."

Astoria has a large smile and says "I don't mind Harry."

Astoria snogs him back.

When they stop a few minutes later both Harry and Astoria have a goofy smiles.

It takes another few minutes when Harry says "I know and I want to spend time with my wives but there are still a couple of things I need to do before we got a little more time and I don't mean stopping Tom."

"As all of you want to fight and help I need to make sure that everyone has a wand or in Dan's case knives or something and start training as you want me to do it. Then I have other decisions to make and more. I want to spend time with you and all my other wives. All I can promise you is that I will try my best."

Astoria smiles and says "I know you will try Harry. So let's get outside I didn't dress like this to stay inside."

Harry looks at Astoria clothes and sees that she wears boots, leggings pantyhose or stockings. Harry isn't sure which one Astoria wears as she wears a skirt just above her knees and the skirt looks quite thick. She has a thick sweater and if Harry sees it right a shirt. The sweater is green like Slytherin green and the sweater has little silvery streaks in the sweater.

Harry says "well let's go outside. There is much of the afternoon left."

Harry thinks 'I am sure we can wait to get Mr. Ollivander supplies. I think Fleur and Gabby are the only Veela's in England at this moment and I think most of the actual Veela hairs are behind the ward despite the one Mr. Ollivander used to enter I guess.'

15th January 1998, Potter Manor

Meanwhile just after Harry left the hospital wing so did Fleur. She has left Bill alone for a little while. She didn't want to but she forget she needed to do something. She needs to do it fast. She calls for Tarpy. She asks if one of the elves want to deliver a letter as floo is disabled and they only have Hedwig who is easily discovered and almost everybody knows Hedwig is Harry's owl.

Hedwig would probably want to do that but Fleur remembers seeing Harry's pain after Hedwig should have died. She doesn't want to endanger Hedwig in any way. Fleur also thinks with all his girls Harry would be not wracked with guilt but will be filled with anger for who endangered her.

Tarpy says "Tarpy can deliver a letter, Miss Fleur."

Fleur asks Tarpy to follow her to her room. When they enter she write a small letter and give it to Tarpy to deliver. She asks to wait if there is a reply. Tarpy nods and immediately pops out. Tarpy has drawn on some power for Harry as he needs to go to a heavily warded place quite a distance away.

15th January 1998, Headmistress office, Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, France
(everything is said in French)

Madame Olympe Maxime is anxious. She has read from contacts in England that Hagrid needed to flee from Hogwarts and that Hogwarts is in control of Voldemort. She can say it as in France there is no taboo.

She says "if Voldemort or his Death Eaters hurt Hagrid I will kill him myself if Monsieur Potter doesn't do it. I should have heard from Apolline by now. I know Gabrielle was going to England for her mate Harry Potter but I should hear something by now. I hope everything went fine. My contracts haven't heard of Veela's being killed or worse caught and Monsieur Delacour is back in England without Aurors against the minister (of magical France) objection."

"He could have gone if he went with Aurors maybe even a hitwizard squad disguised as normal Aurors or the Aurors look like personal guards for Monsieur Delacour and his family. Hitwizards are the elite force. I don't understand why the minister doesn't send them it is obvious the ministry of magic in England is compromised. More countries know but still, no one intervenes."

"Sure if our hitwizard squad is discovered war can break out but the other countries should probably support us ….. well except the more pureblood societies who have the same thought as Voldemort."

She is all alone in her office but it does ease her mind a little just talking to herself and hoping Hagrid is alright. She just hopes that the Delacour's are also alright and just have been too busy to contact her.

Suddenly a house-elf appears in the office. That should be impossible. Only when she calls for a house-elf (from the school) the house-elf can enter. Also, this house-elf isn't one of them (school) house-elves. None of the house-elves is as good dressed as this house-elf.

She had grabbed her wand and asks "who are you? How did you manage to get in?"

The elf says "Tarpy doesn't understand Madam. Tarpy is sorry. Can madam speak English?"

(back to English)

Madam Maxine says " 'oo are you?"

Madam Maxine knows she still has a problem with speaking English, but the accent becomes less almost every time and becomes the most apparent when she is surprised, has adrenaline pupping like fighting or being stressed,

The elf says "Tarpy is Tarpy Madame. Tarpy is requested to deliver a letter to Madame Maxime."

Madam Maxime gather herself to speak without an accent and asks "who ordered you to deliver me a letter?"

Tarpy says "Tarpy wasn't ordered. Tarpy was asked."

Maxime is confused. Asked what does he mean asked. I must have misheard it some English words don't mean what I think it means I just need to hear it one more time. She asks "can you say that again?"

Tarpy bows and says " of course Madam. Tarpy wasn't ordered to deliver the letter. Tarpy was asked if Tarpy wanted to deliver the letter. Tarpy did as Miss is friend and ally of Master. Miss is also family from Master and will become more family in time."

Maxime is very confused and wonders who will send her with an elf. She can only think of Fleur and the Delacour's as this is an English elf, but why would they use an elf. They can floo to her or send an owl. The only other one that will send her something would be Hagrid but he would never use an elf unless there is no other choice. Does this mean he is safe? For the love of Merlin please let him be safe.

Maxime asks "can you hand me the letter?"

Tarpy nods before popping beside her and giving her the letter. Maxime needs to bend down are she wouldn't be able to grab it. Tarpy pops back to his place before the desk. Maxime opens the letter and immediately recognize Fleur's handwriting.

She starts reading.

(everything is written in French)

Bonjour Madame Maxime,

I write to you from a safe place. To make it safe there is no floo connection and we don't use owls at the moment. I asked an elf to send it to you. I should be Tarpy if has not mentioned his name. If you are not sure ask him his name.

I think you want to know that Hagrid is safe. He managed to hurt a couple of Death Eaters and is here with his half-brother Grawp and his dogs. He was hurt but we have a very good healer although it wasn't life-threatening.

I think you want to see to believe Hagrid is alright but unfortunately, I want to agree but I can't. It is not that I don't want to but 'A…. Lord Potter needs to agree. I want to tell you where we are but even though I trust you completely and Tarpy will not tell anyone I don't want to betray 'Arry's trust.

My family is here with me including Beel. Gabby is Harry's mate although I as my mother was certain; Father wasn't happy at first but father finally stopped believing what others said as Dumbledore, Umbridge and Scrimgeour.

Madam, I know you trusted Dumbledore after it was known You-Know-Who tricked 'Arry into the tri-wizard tournament something came to light about Dumbledore that may change your opinion.

We have a couple of witches and wizards that we have gathered despite 'Arry objection especially about the witches who want to fight against You-Know-Who and the Death Eaters. They want 'Arry to train them to wage war against You-Know-Who, to win this war.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Fleur Weasley (it sounds so good. This is the first time I used it in a letter)

Madam Maxime let out a big sigh. She almost completely lost her worries. Hagrid is safe as are the Delacour's and apparently, Harry Potter is starting to fight back despite his objections.

Madam Maxime thinks 'maybe I can help them. I need to get my defence against the dark arts and charms professors. Voldemort is a danger to more than Great-Britain as he took over the ministry and Hogwarts.'

(back to English)

She asks "Tarpy, is it? Can you wait for a reply?"

Tarpy nods and says "yes madam."

Almost 15 minutes later Madam Maxime is happy with her short letter to ask Tarpy to deliver it to Fleur.

15th January 1998, Potter grounds

It was quite cold outside. Astoria didn't want to walk much so she immediately let him to the tree where he sat with Luna. Astoria sees a few trees. As it hasn't snowed the last few days. There was no snow at all while when Harry was here with Luna the tree beside one still has snow in them.

She walks to the tree and when she reached the tree closet to the cliff she feels something. She says "here Harry."

Harry nods. Just when he reaches the tree a blanket appears with a small picnic basket. Harry smiles. He cast a warming charm before sitting on the blanket and pulling Astoria beside him. Astoria immediately cuddles up to Harry. She pushes Harry gently to the tree and she sits in his lap. While she wouldn't mind sitting between his legs like Luna she likes his lap a lot more. This way she can also keep looking into his beautiful green eyes she loves so much.

Astoria feels Harry is still not fully recovered from saving Delphini, but he is nowhere in danger like she has felt before even before the soulbond. He is also only magically tired not physically despite the running this morning. Astoria is happy that she finally has some alone time with Harry. She wonders if she starts snogging Harry like Luna did if the others will also feel her and Harry. Astoria does wonders when they complete the bond if they can still block the feelings when they do something with Harry like snogging and/ or block them from each other thoughts among some other things.

Astoria suddenly feels Harry's big arms around her. She let her mind go and just enjoy this feeling, the feelings of Harry's arms and love. After being like this for a long time Astoria asks "Harry shouldn't we look at what is in the basket?"

Harry nods and reluctantly let her go. Harry opens the picnic basket. He looks inside and sees a few sandwiches and a few light snacks. He can't suppress a smile when he sees a big plate with a big treacle tart his favourite. He sees what looks like a small chocolate cake.

Harry thinks 'that must be Astoria's favourite."

Astoria thinks 'it is not my favourite …..well maybe it is. I can't choose between a Cauldron Cake that taste like chocolate that looks like that cake and special Pumpkin Pasties. The Pumpkin Pasty are special as they taste like pumpkin but are very sweet also like the pumpkin is made of sugar. Siri our elf at Greengrass manor could make those pumpkin pasties."

"Oh, that reminds me, Harry. Can I call for Siri and can she stay here at least for now?"

Harry says "sure she can Astoria if she wants to that is. I don't want you to order her to stay here."

Astoria nods and says "of course, I won't Harry. I will do it tonight or ask Daddy to call for her. Now I just want to enjoy this afternoon with you."

Harry smiles which make Astoria give him a small kiss before going for the Cauldron cake. Harry smiles at Astoria smiling face and after not going between her and the Cauldron cake he grabs the treacle tart for himself.

Astoria asks after a couple of mouths fulls but she does swallow her food. She asks "Is there something to drink Harry?"

Harry looks in the picnic basket he nods and says "yes I see some butterbeer. Do you want some?"

Astoria nods and says "yes, it make me feel so warm especially in this cold weather."

Astoria suddenly blushes and she whispers "maybe Harry in time you can warm me up just like you are thinking right now."

She gives him a small kiss before still blushing to continue to eat the Cauldron Cake and occasionally taking a sip of the butterbeer.

Harry is stunned and embarrassed. When Astoria is nearly done he says "I am sorry Astoria for thinking like ….. well that."

Astoria looks at Harry and blushingly says "you don't have to be sorry Harry. While it is too soon for that as we didn't even have completed the bond yet and I prefer to see a bed in that idea I am sure if the war is over and I have it cold you will be the first one I look to for warming me up … even if we are outside."

"I am happy that even as a 15-year-old and don't have the body like my sister, Susan or Hermione you still find me attractive enough to think like that. I must admit Harry how gently you were in your mind as I am only 15 years old and what you imagined you said I make me love you only more like because I am small like Luna you would be careful and how much you loved me. If we had already completed the bond we wouldn't be talking like we are now and we would have sought a private place or make sure that nobody would disturb us."

Astoria gave Harry a naughty wink that make Harry's mind turn in full gear again. Astoria can again read his mind and can't suppress saying "ah is going big bad Lord Black punish his little Lady Black."

Suddenly they both hear Hermione screaming in their mind 'Astoria stop it or I make you stop….'

Astoria gets a mischievous smile on her face. Hermione immediately added '… and not like that. And you Harry don't encourage her. I know you are a teenage male and she is one of your wives but that doesn't mean you must let her see things like that in your mind. Yes Harry your mind was completely open for us but I felt your Occlumency defences keeping everything else out not that Tom tried anything.'

'Harry is understand your interest in that but if we decide to complete the bond we need to wait until you are at least not using the potions anymore as your malnourishment have been healed and you are as you should be.'

Harry thinks 'sorry Hermione. I really didn't want to think like that. I am really sorry.'

Harry has his closed that he doesn't see Astoria's mad face. Astoria is mad at Hermione. She blocks Harry and screams at Hermione 'Hermione don't blame Harry like that. You should know that wouldn't do anything good. While it may be a bit too soon I love Harry and I love he thinks I am attractive even thinks about me like that as he does it with love, not with lust. And yes I know what Andi said what may happen.'

Hermione wants to use deny and tell Astoria that Harry still should not think like that when the bond went to chaos everyone chooses Astoria's side and said she is right while at the same time came to Harry's aid and making him feel guilty for something all boys and teenage male do especially if they are together with a beautiful girl. Susan went even as far that she went almost as far as Daphne went after Leanne. Ginny agreed as she knows what has happened to the other wives. They all feel Hermione is the saddest she has ever been and also hate herself for it. She knows it is normal but as she knows Harry is having a hard time about Astoria being 15 as he told her in confidence the first night they slept together without him sneaking out she wanted to reassure Harry but when she saw what Astoria saw she couldn't control herself.

Astoria hears Luna think 'class time is over. Katie, Susan, Ginny we must take Hermione before the other ask questions. Astoria you take care of Harry.'

Astoria says 'alright Luna. Please tell Hermione I am not really mad certainly like I was at Daphne. Also, I understand her concern and I really appreciate it but it isn't Harry's fault. She just needs to see that Harry may have thought like that and I am certain we all have some with him starring too. That Harry has it when he is with one of us doesn't make his bad, to be honest, I make me wanted and I love it I can make Harry has thoughts like that.'

Ginny says 'I fully agree.'

Susan says 'I am starting to love your dirty mind Astoria. I would love to know what you thought about what featured Harry in a very prominent role I suppose.'

Luna says 'she thought about her and Harry while…'

Astoria says 'please don't Luna.'

She lowers the voice in her mind like she whispers but makes sure the other hear 'I will tell you later.'

Ginny and Katie laugh in their mind and giggle out loud while Luna has only a smile in her mind and on the outside. During this time Hermione is wracked with guilt. How could she do the same as Daphne? She has never been so mad at anyone not even Ronald as she was at Daphne and now she acted like her. She starts to cry and that is the moment Katie, Susan and Ginny with a gentle smile drag her away.

Astoria hears Luna says to the others "class time is over. Please don't disturb us we need some time alone."

Astoria is shocked she can hear what Luna said to them even if she thought them she could really hear her voice. But the most shocking was the voice of Luna. Normally she sounds like an airhead what she certainly isn't is and a little bit little girl like just like Astoria without the airhead part and Astoria has a little bit of adult voice Luna only barely had but this time Luna's voice was hard and full of determination showing that was she said is final and not open for debate or asking why the class was already over or why Hermione was said and started crying if they saw or heard Hermione.

Astoria opens her mind to Harry and sees he is sad he did what he did and worse he hurt his wives Hermione and he thinks he hurt Astoria with his thoughts. Astoria gently lay her hand on his cheek which make him look up with watery eyes and she immediately start snogging him.

She thinks 'I almost want Harry is sad more often as I would love to cheer him up like this.'

She immediately hears Luna 'Stori?'

Astoria smiles and says 'I don't mean it like that Luna. I want to have Harry be happy always and have as much happiness as we can give him. I know I can snog him when I want but this Harry wants the love I show him and it makes me feel like I can help him with everything I am and not what I need to be. I just need to be me, his wife, his Lady Black, be myself how I am and not what the other people think how I am or what I should be. I can understand why the others think stupid purebloods and stupid politics, especially muggleborns. What I do can now is so much better than putting up the masks and following the social rules or at least what the Slytherin and other purebloods especially followers and believers of Tom think you should act especially how women should act in front of wizards.'

Susan says 'I understand some guys from my year are also purebloods and I am afraid they are at least believing Tom's message if not are followers.'

Luna says 'we can talk about this another time. We need to take care of Hermione showing we are not mad and letting her talk. Astoria you need to take care of Harry.'

Astoria thinks 'I am already on it.'

The whole time Astoria is snogging Harry but does not let Harry hear the conversation with Susan and Luna. As soon as that is done she starts to snog more passionate to show more love and let Harry in her mind that shows her love for him, that is hasn't decreased because of his thought and actually increased quite a bit with the overwhelming need to make Harry happy again and keep him happy. She even thinks over a couple of years when she gives birth to Harry's children and helps her sister-wives make one of Harry's biggest dreams come true, a large family. It seems to work as Harry's bad thoughts disappear and start to snog her even harder.

It is only a couple of minutes before dinner when they enter the manor again with Astoria having a big smile and Harry can't help having a smile. His smile is not as bright as while Astoria assured him she didn't care he still trust Hermione's judgement and she didn't want him to do it. He also starts to trust Astoria, but Hermione is still the one he trusts the most with Luna and Ginny closely behind her. Astoria is closing in but Hermione gets mad at him to make Harry believe he did something very wrong.

Let's end here for now. In the next chapter, we see the letter from Madam Maxime. Hermione and the wives talk. Hermione calls for someone but will he or she come. If he or she can. Harry will get the supplies for Mr. Ollivander and more.

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