Chapter 52 Hermione's reasons, Harry's relieve and Hermione can't control herself

15th January 1998, the wives bedroom, Potter Manor

Hermione is crying softly when they enter the wives bedroom. When the doors close she notice where she is and who are with her. She cries while saying without stuttering "why did I say that? Now Harry will hate me! I acted like Daphne no even worse I acted like Daphne Greengrass the Ice-Queen, but I love Harry more than her. Why did I say that?"

Hermione starts to cry harder. She immediately feels a couple of pairs of arms around her. When she looks she sees she is hugged by all the wives. Hermione feels why it feels good that Ginny, Luna, Susan and Katie hug her. Somehow it feels like the bond starts to strengthen between them and feel a shared love they have for Harry. Hermione doesn't know why but she is a bit disappointed Astoria isn't with them and it has nothing to do with that she is with Harry right now.

Ginny asks "why did you say that Hermione? I think we all know how much you love Harry. We all feel the same about Harry but for you to finally realize and also being best friends first makes it probably even better. Why did you get so mad?"

Katie says "yes why Hermione? You have been mad at Ronald but never like this. Even when Harry did something stupid you never were this mad even after saving, me, Luna, Penny and Fay. You were mad but not like this and I think you were more afraid that something may happen to Harry. The same when he saved Leanne."

Susan asks "what is the matter, Hermione? There should be a reason and not the stupid reason Daphne had."

Luna says "Susan, Daphne's reason looks stupid for us but for her, it is the real reason. The Nargles tell me Daphne told us the truth. Also, we have the love of Harry she wants and people do weird things for love although she went too far."

Ginny says "Luna we want to know why Hermione did what she did, we talk about Daphne another time. I only want to say Daphne must be happy you and Hermione stopped me from hexing her into next year at least for the way she hurt Harry. I only didn't hex her as you and Hermione assured me she wouldn't do it again and she will be Harry's wife no matter what because of a marriage contract that was made when they were a baby. Astoria, however, told me there is a way to break it and she also assured me Daphne wouldn't do it again."

Hermione says "I am sorry to act as I did. I love Harry. I want him to be happy and without too much worry. I didn't want to scold Harry, but he has a problem with Astoria only being 15. Gabby is the same but he has less problem with it as she is a Veela. He still wants to talk to Fleur and their parents but at this time he doesn't have a problem."

Susan says "I understand Hermione, but this is something Harry need to work out for himself. We can support him that it is alright but he needs to work it out for himself and you scolding him for naughty thoughts about Astoria will not help. You know just as much as us that our teenage minds will have naughty thoughts about in our case our husband."

Luna adds "and the love between us his wives."

The others look shocked and blush as it is true that they sometimes think about Harry with one or a few other girls, not only Luna but all the wives. True the other girls are more being sisters in their thoughts than doing something with them, but still, the love between the girls is there.

Nothing is said for a few minutes. Finally, Luna says "Hermione just apologize to Harry and explain what you did to us. Everything will be fine, Harry will accept.

Ginny says "I agree with Luna. I am certain he will accept it. Even though he was being the noble git he is broke up with me, he never want to hurt any of us. In this case, you need to apologize."

Nobody said anything about Ginny calling Harry a git as while Ginny think he was for breaking up with her he didn't do it because he wanted to and she didn't mean to call Harry like that. Also, he was only a git at that moment when he broke up with her even though she is almost happy he did as now it seems everything led to her being his wife even if it is one of many.

The other girls understand she calls Harry a git. They know they would also call him a git if he did that to them even if it is to protect them as he did with Ginny.

Hermione says "you are all right. I just wanted to help Harry and not want him to feel guilty."

Susan says "we understand Hermione, why don't you talk to him after dinner? If you want we leave you two alone for a bit."

Hermione slowly nods, not completely sure if it is a good idea. She knows Harry will mostly like accept but since they become husband and wife she becomes mad at Harry much easier and more frequent than normal as she is rarely mad at Harry and now she has already a couple of times after they started the bond.

Hermione make sure nobody hears her and thinks 'is this because we didn't finish the bond yet? Or is this because we mean even more to each other than before although that was because of the potion? Or is it something else? I need to ask the previous Potters if there is someone else who had a soulbond or maybe Jacob and Isabel or Apolline and Antione.'

Luna says "you should ask the Potter's Hermione. Jacob and Isabel don't have a soulbond but I think they know each other good enough to make it seem like that. Apolline and Antione have a Veela bond like Gabby wants with Harry. It has some similarity with a soulbond but it is still different."

Hermione says "I thought I blocked my thoughts."

Luna says "you did but the Nargles tell me what you thought and you may need my thought about it. I don't know if it is because we didn't complete the bond yet. I am not madder at Harry than I was before although I never am angry at Harry, not now not before."

Katie says "I feel the same as Luna."

Ginny says "me too and you know I can get a bad temper."

Hermione looks shocked and says "you admit it, Ginny?"

Ginny nods and says "yes I admit it. I mean Harry still loves me so why deny it. I am sure he also knows I can have a bad temper and get easily mad if you push my buttons but as I said I am not, not even close ….. well I am angry at Daphne but not at Harry."

Susan says "as we have time now, shouldn't we think about how to help Daphne and Su?"

The others nod when Ginny says "I agree but I want to have time with Harry first. There is even a full Quidditch pitch."

Hermione says "I think that can be managed."

Susan and Katie say "I want it too."

Ginny says "well Katie I think we can enjoy it together. I mean I just wanted to enjoy flying with Harry."

Katie smiles and says "I would love to but I don't have a broom."

Ginny says "you are right I also don't have a broom."

Hermione says "we can ask one of the elves if there are brooms you can use although we should grab them ourselves… well you two should grab I am more than happy to stay on the ground."

Susan says "I can't agree more."

Hermione sighs and says "thank Merlin, there is another wife who doesn't like flying on a broom."

Susan says "well it isn't I don't like it but ever since I started growing especially my chest it became more difficult to fly stable and not fall. Luckily in our first year, I could complete the flying class as I didn't have a problem with my chest. But I must admit Hermione I would like to fly sometimes but most of the time I want to stay with both of my feet on the floor."

Susan suddenly gets a mischievous smile and says teasingly "although I think if Harry flies on a broom and you can hold onto him I think you wouldn't mind flying like when you flew on Buckbeak's back like you told us."

Luna says "well we all know Hermione would. We are digressing we need to think about how to help Daphne and Su before we think about the others."

Ginny says "are you finally telling us who they are Luna?"

Luna gives a serene smile and says "no."

Ginny and Hermione frown while Katie gives a big laugh. Susan says "well at least Parvati and Padma beside Gabby of course. Can you at least tell me if I am right, Luna?"

Luna says "yes and yes they are but there will be more."

Katie laughs and says "I am not sure Harry will be lucky to have that many or not. I think many guys will envy and pity him. I think we can make sure that will feel envy when we make Harry one of the happiest guys in the world."

Ginny and Susan give a big smile with Luna still her serene smile. Hermione put her head in her hands and sighs deeply.

Hermione says "let's first start with talking about Su. Luna, I think you know her most, what you can tell us she likes or what you think Su would like. Harry will try to make her happy so only if he really doesn't want to do something I think he is fine with most of the things."

They all nod agreeing with Hermione about Harry.

Luna says "Su is a Ravenclaw but she isn't only interested in the thirst for knowledge. I don't know if it is true although the Nargles say it is, she loves to learn new spells even those that aren't needed for exams at Hogwarts."

They think when Ginny suddenly says "I know! How about one afternoon a one on one training with Harry and if she likes it and there is the time it can happen more often. Also, Harry can teach her new spells including those Hogwarts don't teach but we can use on the Death Eaters and Tom. During that time they can talk to know each other better and we can suggest Su want kind of a reward system like a snog if she does a spell very good. And she like us wouldn't mind if he grabs us to shows us the fine movement of a spell to cast is more successfully."

Katie and Susan immediately agree. Luna in her mind agrees while she just smiles. Hermione isn't sure if that would work as Harry would probably want to train more at the same time like when he did with the DA.

Luna says "you are right Hermione. I don't mind if Su does it a lot but I have seen her look for herbs native to Scotland in the Forbidden Forest during the day. Harry has some knowledge about herbs maybe they can look around the grounds for useful herbs while talking and get to know each other better?"

Hermione says "maybe. If there is a book about useful herbs they can research it together and look around the grounds."

Susan says "alright then we have two ideas for Su. Now is it time for the more difficult girl, Daphne?"

Hermione asks "Luna do you know something?"

After a few minutes, Luna nods. She says "yes, the Nargles tell me Daphne needs to talk to Harry to explain her behaviour in Hogwarts and the last few days and weeks here and at the house in London. Astoria needs to convince Harry to do so. After Daphne, we must think something for Tracey as she has a marriage contract with Harry too. I don't know why most forget that."

Hermione says "of course, we have Tracey too who has a marriage contract with Harry because of Sirius, Harry's godfather."

Susan says "maybe we can try to get them both with Harry at the same time. I mean houses stay together as I sleep with the others from Hufflepuff and the wives room beside Luna is Gryffindor and certainly the Slytherins sleep in the same room as do the Ravenclaws. Also, the Carrow twins are a bit afraid without the other Slytherins. I can understand for Daphne or Tracey they may not be afraid but will certainly not be at ease."

They all nod beside Luna she smiles and says "we should ask Astoria to be with her sister and Tracey when they spend time together. Astoria will not leave Harry and this will make Daphne seem accepted and there will be more cases that more than one girl spends time with Harry. Astoria as Lady Black and being her younger sister with her best friend Tracey will make it easier as the Nargles tell me that when they were with her she said Harry as long as it wasn't in the Slytherin dorms or Common Room."

Ginny says "that sounds logical. I mean I guess we would be the same if we loved someone from Slytherin which we, fortunately, do not."

Susan says "I understand I had the same in our second year and a very little bit in our fourth year. I said Potter in the Common Room. In the dorm, I said Harry unless when Hannah was there as she did really hate Harry. While she is neutral to Harry now and is thankful I don't she will ever like Harry. She says she does but I am not sure. She knows that she was wrong both times and know as I said and she has experienced that she must let any anger at Harry go."

The others nod beside Luna as Luna is looking outside a window across from her with a wide smile. She stands up and says "Hermione just apologize to Harry and Astoria. I will see Daddy."

She skips out of the room and the others see her leave and can't help but be happy seeing her happy skipping towards the hospital wing one floor down.

Katie says "Hermione is wanted to talk to you about something kind of important."

Hermione asks "about what exactly?"

Katie says "about Harry's relationship and more when you want to take the next step?"

Hermione asks "why?"

Susan says "we all know Luna said you must first. She didn't say about what but we think Luna means the first to complete the bond, especially as the head wife. You need to be the one, as you are being the longest with Harry and I don't only mean in a relationship or wife. I mean you are also his longest friend as Ronald isn't anymore also you are by far the longest girl he is friends with."

When Hermione doesn't respond Katie says "indeed what Susan said. I also met him soon in his first year but we weren't real friends until your second year. Also after you complete the bond it is our turn. After Ginny and Luna, I suppose as they are behind his best friends how much I want to go earlier we kind of decided that after you it is Ginny or Luna then the other and after that, we go in order of who bonded."

"However we must not wait too long because of our baby Veela. I don't want to push you Hermione but as we agree to accept Gabby we must also think about her Veela that can't wait long to be with her mate. We know we shouldn't let Gabby be in Harry's bed as that will certainly result in them starting the bond, we also think Harry wants to be first with you and after that us as he will feel guilty, especially as while he bonded with us although it is not completed yet he hasn't started the Veela bond yet as it needs other requirements."

Katie looks at Susan and asks "did I say that right?"

Susan nods and says "yes our requirements to start the bond are different than a Veela bond I suppose. I don't know but we can't try as I am afraid if we let Gabby kiss Harry her Veela takes control to mate with her …. well mate."

Susan sighs and looks mostly at Hermione says "that is not the only problem."

Hermione asks "what do you mean?"

Susan says "I am not sure. In our fourth year after the Quidditch World Cup, I tried to learn more about Veela especially after Fleur arrived at Hogwarts. After long searching, I finally found a good book with more information than just what most English think my auntie got a book on the mainland by someone who mentioned the book. I don't know if it is also in this case, but if a Veela can't get together with her mate when he is found what Harry certainly is the Veela will get a harder time the longer she can't get together with her mate."

Hermione asks "what do you mean?"

Hermione blocks her mind as she has an idea and it will be something Harry will never let happen if he can help it and that may mean she needs to accelerate her plan to develop her relationship until they are both ready to take the final step.

Susan waits until Hermione looks at her again and says "I am not sure as the book wasn't clear. I however think the book meant one of the following two things. Firstly is that the Veela will finally break through and take Harry wherever they are and after that, she will disappear with Harry for many hours if not days, then we need to make sure that one of the elves make sure Harry doesn't get dehydrated, exhausted or worse as the Veela need to release all her pent up desire I think even with what Andi says Harry will have a difficult time."

"The other thing I think that the book could mean if worse. If Gabby needs to wait too long her Veela will start to hurt. That means it will hurt Gabby too and slowly her magic will start to be less effective and will slowly start to lose her mind until she lost her magic and is dying or her Veela loses control what can seriously hurt Harry but also us as Harry's soulbonded it can even be so far the Veela needs to be killed, at least the latter it was the author wrote. I find it hard to believe the latter."

"According to the book, we must be happy that Gabby hasn't had her last transformation yet as that should give you a bit more time. I think she doesn't know how good it can feel as she couldn't find her mate as strong as she does to Harry as she wasn't a virgin. It shouldn't be uncommon before Veela finds a mate they experiment with other girls, but as Gabby find him before her first transfiguration I think that Gabby hasn't experimented, what can also work in your favour, Hermione.

Ginny says "I agree with you, Susan. I may not know Gabby very well but from what I have seen she will never attack us as we accepted her and knowing Harry he will not let that happen. Also, I think Harry can calm Gabby down if her Veela takes control. Harry bond with her right this moment if it is needed or it would safe Gabby from going insane and eventually could die."

Ginny looks Hermione straight in her eyes and says "I like to know the same, Hermione. I said I will defer to you although reluctantly but if you don't I will take control and then I think you won't see Harry for the next few days the only difference is that I will make sure that Harry will not be hurt, dehydrated or worse and Luna will be more than happy to help me that Harry will complete the bond with me and her before he leaves the bedroom in about two or three days as I am sure his desires are also increasing and needs to be satisfied before he leaves. I think if we start something in Harry will break that drives him to be satisfied. If needed I am sure Katie, Susan and, if Harry has is very pent up, Astoria to help him what also completed their bond which means you will be the last as I think just like the first night you want to be alone with Harry."

Hermione nods and says "yes if….."

Susan says "no Hermione when."

Hermione nods and says "sorry, yes you are right Susan. When I complete the bond with Harry I prefer to be alone. After I don't really mind if Harry is alone with me if the others don't mind but completing the bond is very personal I suggest we all will be alone with Harry if it happens. It is, of course, your own and Harry's choice as I prefer to be alone. However, Ginny, you must understand it is quite difficult with knowing my parents are in the same manor and please don't start with they do it too as I don't want to think about that."

Ginny's smile drops. Hermione had seen her smile and is happy she was right why Ginny gave that smile to argue against her using that argument.

Katie says "I understand Hermione as I think I want to with him too especially as somethings I said I promised I would keep a secret from everyone except Harry from those within the secret. Also, I want Harry focused on me even if it is for one night."

Ginny says "I understand I had the same feeling the years before we got together but Katie he has eyes for you but with all his wives he must have at least the double amount of eyes to look at us at the same time. He will have eyes for all of us, Harry loves us all and will not forget about us."

Katie says "I know but still. I would love when we complete the bond to be his only one at that moment."

The others nod as they agree. They don't mind the others but when they are going to complete the bond they want Harry's full attention.

Ginny says "Hermione are you going to take a nap? I think you may need it."

Hermione says "you are right. I love Harry very much. I just need to understand that I can now see his thoughts and that he is a teenage male. While he is mature he still has a teenage mind. I am happy I am bonded to Harry and would never want it to change. Harry is still a teenage male with beautiful wives and me."

Ginny sighs before she says "Hermione you are also beautiful. Didn't Harry tell you enough?"

Hermione disappointed says "he needs to say that as I am his wife."

Ginny says "Hermione just go take a nap and after you wake up just think about everything Harry ever did for you and tell you then tell me if you still think Harry doesn't find you beautiful! Also when others say you weren't they are just bullies and very insecure if girls or are just like Malfoy arrogant pompous bigots maybe even say it because you are a muggleborn."

Hermione smiles at Ginny and says "maybe you are right."

Katie says "I know she is. Hermione, you are beautiful. We know it, Harry certainly knows it as you have felt, now you need to accept it."

Hermione gives a large smile before grabbing her nightdress and going to the bathroom before taking a nap.

When Hermione come back dressed for bed Susan says "we will make sure someone wakes you up before dinner alright?"

Hermione nods as she climbs into her bed.

The others leave and decide to go to the library to read about the spells Hermione had already talked about before she became wracked with guilt.

15th January 1998, kitchen, Potter Manor

Hermione sees Harry and Astoria walk in and she feels guilty again. While Astoria is very happy Harry has a smile but it doesn't reach his eyes. Harry sees Hermione look at him and he immediately looks to the ground trying to avoid her eyes.

He does sit down where he is supposed to sit. The others see him trying to be happy but isn't. They want to ask what is wrong when they see a couple of his wives glaring at what the other women understand and stop their man or boyfriend from asking anything. Only Kingsley hasn't, but decide not to ask as he sees the women stop their counterpart from asking. The other girls without soulbond don't know what is happening but have an idea with Luna stopping the class Hermione gave and Hermione very sad at the time. As Hermione still sit on Harry's right they didn't break up or something like that. They are very much in love with each other and they have a soulbond. If they break up it can end in their death although soulbonded never broke up as the soulbond can only be formed with enough love and the intention of both to stay together even in death intentionally or not.

They think it has something to do with Harry being with Astoria. Especially the muggleborns can understand as they would never have expected Hermione being part of a harem as it is illegal in the muggle world and Hermione sticks to the rules which include laws. They can also understand that Hermione is probably embarrassed or feels uncomfortable sleeping with Harry but also other girls besides Ginny and Luna as best friends even if nothing sexual happened.

The muggleborns who love Harry know they need to talk to Hermione and Katie as fellow muggleborn how they can accept Harry having a harem and be part of it. Although it seems that Katie is the only one who they can ask.

When Harry sits and puts his hand on the table Hermione immediately grabs his hand. Harry acts like his hand is burned trying to pull his hand away. Hermione however doesn't let his hand go. She would let him go before but this is important. Harry manages to look at Hermione and is surprised when he sees Hermione trying to give him a gentle smile.

Harry has blocked everyone except Astoria the whole afternoon as Astoria manages to make him accept what he did and thought. The whole scolding from Hermione in his mind came back when they reached the manor and when he sees Hermione before going into the kitchen he gets sad for doing what he thought and getting Hermione mad at him.

He knows his girls may sometimes fight with each other or with him but not for something like what he thinks unless he acted on that although Astoria tried to assure him she can't wait until they are both ready and know he will be gentle like he is in his thoughts and she sees him thinking about Luna as she is also small like Astoria. Well, not fight with him or each other but be mad or worse. He thought it would be more about spending time but with Hermione scolding it isn't like that.

Harry tries to relax with Hermione's gentle smile but the scolding is too fresh in his mind at the moment as didn't have time to process and give it a place with Astoria keeping him occupied one way or another. Normally he would be able to place it or use Occlumency knowingly or not. He also didn't have time to understand it although Hermione was very clear as everything she said Astoria was completely against it with the only exception that they both aren't ready to act out his thoughts.

Astoria had a similar thought although not going as far as Harry. She tried to block them but Luna manage to get through her block without her even noticing. The most she thought about was losing her virginity to Harry but all her other thoughts were mostly heavy petting until she saw Harry's thoughts when her own thoughts became more sexual although still not as much as Harry's thoughts.

When Hermione continue holding Harry's hand and give him a small squeeze instead of trying to crush his hand Harry starts to slowly relax enough that the others can enter his mind as he only has Astoria in his mind mostly as she sat on his lap being that close increase her voice and make it very difficult to block her, especially with her snogging him making him focus on her.

Hermione and Harry eat slowly as during the whole time Hermione holds his right hand. She keeps apologizing in his mind but Harry keeps thinking back she is right and doesn't hear her. Hermione disagrees and thinks to him she was acting too strongly.

When Harry starts to hear her he keeps disagreeing she was right Hermione knows she screwed up and knew she did completely when he thinks to all his bonded that he should sleep alone. Harry even mentioned it is maybe better until after Tom is gone.

Harry didn't think that but he isn't sure he will survive. He blocks his mind for the others with his whole strength.

He thinks 'if the bond doesn't get completed if I should die then they will not be hurt and able to find someone who deserves their love. I am almost sure that I do not, especially with how I thought about Astoria when she just wanted to spend time with me probably to just be able to tolerate me like Daphne he sister tries. Hermione made it crystal clear is shouldn't think like that probably for me to not get ideas that I can't do anything like that with them not that I would do it if they don't want it. Maybe I can better make a will and just be done with it, at least I will be with my parents and Sirius again. I can finally apologize to Sirius and hopefully Cedric maybe even my parents as I just needed to be born one day later this may have never happened. I don't wish this to anyone especially not Neville but still.'

Harry doesn't see that Luna looks shocked at Harry. Even when desserts, when is served with Luna getting a big plate full of pudding, Luna doesn't take a bite. Ginny seem to notice but to not alert the others she thinks to Luna what the problem is. Luna looks at Ginny and immediately goes back to her normal serene smile but if you look close enough you see that the smile doesn't reach her eyes.

Luna thinks back 'we need to bring Harry to his bedroom after this and stay with him the whole night. We can ask the elves for our nightwear.'

Ginny knows Luna knows something she doesn't but she doesn't care as she really loves what Luna propose they will do with Harry.

After dessert before Hermione or anyone else can ask to talk to Harry Luna and Ginny grab Harry. Luna grabs Harry's hand in Hermione's hand as Ginny rust to Harry's left side to grab his left hand. They drag him out of his chair to the entrance hall and upstairs. Luna thinks to the others that they will take care of Harry and let them be for the night.

Reluctantly they all agree. When Hermione want to argue Luna thinks 'we understand what you said Hermione but you were too forceful if you want to talk to him do that tomorrow morning.'

Hermione with tears in her eyes nods. A few minutes after Luna and Ginny take Harry with them Hermione leaves the room going immediately to the wives bedroom. She knows that even if she goes to the library she will not remember one thing she will read because she will be too distracted worrying about Harry and that it is her fault something she would never want to do.

15th January 1998, living room, Potter Manor

All the others go to the living room or not. Dan said as Ginny, Luna, Harry and Hermione didn't wait on him he will tell who is in which group during or after breakfast. The others all agree.

Astoria asks if she could talk with her father and mother in the living room alone. The others agree and when she comes into the living room she asks nicely at the painting for the few Potters to leave the painting some disagree until Dorea walks into the painting and orders the other Potters away. She starts yelling at them that they should listen to her as she is soulbonded to Harry even if it is for House Black Harry is still Lord Potter so they should also listen to her.

Astoria thanks Dorea and says "thank you Dorea."

Dorea smiles and says "it is alright, dear. They should listen but if they don't just call for me. I am a Black and a Potter what you are also although you won't get the last name Potter as you marry for House Black."

Astoria nods with a big smile before Dorea leaves the painting.

Isabel asks "Astoria why did you need to talk to us? Do you also know what is the matter with Harry? Did something happen this afternoon? That reminds me where were you?"

Astoria says "yes, I have a question. I know what is the matter with Harry but has nothing to do with why I need to talk to you. It did happen this afternoon. I was with Harry this afternoon on the grounds enjoying some time together."

Isabel can't suppress a smile and Jacob is happy that despite having other wives he will take time for his youngest daughter and hope it will be long before he does for his oldest.

Jacob asks "you say you need to talk to us for a question so what is the matter?"

Astoria says "well, as we had some snacks what reminded me of Siri. I thought if you want daddy that we can call Siri and ask if she wants to stay here for now. Harry allows it but he wants that we ask her and not order her. It also reminds me that some others may also have house-elves like Susan, Hannah or maybe Sally-Ann. And what about Tracey although I don't know if her father and muggleborn mother use the house-elf of her family. I also wonder if the Delacour's have house-elves and even if they have if they can talk English as that would help, but that is only if the Delacour's want to have their house-elf or elves here."

Jacob asks "all right then why don't you call for Siri?"

Astoria says "Siri is for House Greengrass and technically I am a Black now."

Isabel says "dear, you will always be a Greengrass I am sure when you call for Siri she will come."

Astoria give a big smile and asks "really?"

Jacob and Isabel both nod.

Astoria continues "even if so as she is for House Greengrass I think it is better if you call her daddy and offer her to stay here with us. Harry doesn't want to order her to let her stay here. She can stay here if she wants to."

Isabel says "no wonder if you see how lucky the other elves look when they work and please Harry or one of his wives and yes Astoria we include you."

Jacob says "I will call for Siri."

Jacob stands up and says "Siri."

A female elf pops and says "Siri is so happy Master Jacob call for Siri. What can Siri do for Master?"

Jacob smiles and says "Siri, you don't have a tracking charm on you, right?"

Siri shakes his head and says "no Master."

Jacob sits down and says "did Death Eaters come to our manor after we left?"

Siri nods and says "yes Master Bad wizards did. As Master ordered Siri stayed out of sight and only make sure nothing was stolen or the manor damaged or destroyed."

Jacob sighs and the manor has been built by many times his grandfather. Isabel smiles and says "thank you, Siri. Jacob called you as we will stay here for an unknown amount of time and we want to offer you to stay here with us. There are more house-elves here and maybe you like that."

Siri bows and says "Siri does what Mistress wants."

Astoria says "Siri you can choose."

Siri turns around and almost jumps again from happiness. Siri says "Mistress Stori, Siri is sorry not seeing Mistress Stori. Siri is so happy to see Mistress Stori is safe. Is Mistress Daphne also here and safe."

When Astoria nods Siri literally jumps from happiness. Astoria says "Siri, we are happy you weren't hurt too. Now like I said you can choose if you want we call another elf to show you a bedroom where you can sleep in the servant quarters and if you don't want to you can back to our manor."

Siri says almost begging "Siri wants to stay with Master and Mistresses."

Jacob says "Siri you have two Masters. Daphne and Astoria's husband is the same wizard, Harry Potter and he is here."

Siri asks "Siri can serve Master Harry?"

Isabel says "you can if you want."

Siri almost jumps and says "Siri can serve new Master. Siri is so happy."

Astoria smiles and calls out for Tarpy.

Tarpy asks "what can Tarpy do for Mistress Stori?"

Astoria says "Tarpy this is Siri she works for House Greengrass. Can you help her to find a room in the Servant Quarters if there is a room?"

Tarpy says "there are still a couple of free rooms Mistress Stori. Tarpy will provide elf Siri with a room."

Before anything can say Tarpy gently place his hand on Siri's arm and pops out taking Siri with him.

Astoria says "I am so happy Siri is safe."

Isabel says "so are we dear. I wouldn't even want to think about losing Siri. Are you sure Harry doesn't mind?"

Astoria shakes her head and says "no and if what Hermione said is any indication he would go save Siri if he could."

Jacob says "it does sound like Harry, especially while we were saving Leanne with what he did."

Astoria looks a bit angry and says "yes, I know. After Daphne we went to Harry and believe me while we were happy he managed to save Leanne, with only Remus being very hurt who fortunately was healed fast by Andi and being a Werewolf with the full moon close make him recover faster, we were not happy when we saw Harry's memories or what he told when we questioned him."

Jacob and Isabel leave the living room mentioning to see the other adults as they are some wands left they know they have seen before but hasn't figured out yet. They want to let Mr. Ollivander rest for a little longer mostly on Andi's insistence to have the chance that Mr. Ollivander will improve his wand making capabilities in the coming days as there are still quite a couple who need wands.

15th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

Luna and Ginny enter the Heir's bedroom still dragging Harry along. When they reach his bed they finally let him go. Harry asks "did I do something wrong?"

Luna says "no my love but when you tried to block everyone I wanted to know what was wrong because you didn't dare to look at anyone else even after Hermione gave you a gentle smile. When I saw you blocking everyone I tried to get in and somehow you didn't notice me."

Luna gets tears in her eyes when she says "I saw what you thought and it worries me, Harry. I thought we finally got through to you. It seems Hermione hurt you although she will never intend to do so. We want to complete the bond but most of us are not ready as you are not ready and I don't only mean because of the potions."

Ginny asks "Harry can you tell me what Luna saw?" worried as this is the first time she saw Luna cry from sadness.

Harry shakes his head. Luna and Ginny sit at the end of his bed and when they are to both grab the same hand they had before and drag Harry onto the bed between them. When he turns around to lie on his back with his legs still on the bed Ginny and Luna start to say soothing and loving things in his ears. Harry notice they say exactly the same things and while it is weird they do it, it 'slowly' starts to help him.

They say things like why they love about him physically and mentally, the emotions they feel when they see him when he is from happy to sad, what they think of the potions he uses to become how he should be what they very much like as it makes him more attractive and lastly they tell him about what they think of their future after Tom like jobs and how many children they want or in Luna's case how many she sees at least. Luna sees at least two per wife.

When Harry asks how many wives she says "that doesn't matter Harry. You will get two children at least from every one of your wives. I think almost every wife wants more."

Harry says "that doesn't answer my question, Luna."

Luna simply says "that is right, I don't."

Harry wait for her to answer. When he understands she doesn't he look at her and just sees her serene large smile. Harry wonders why she still doesn't tell him.

Luna sees a real smile on Harry's face and thinks 'he seems to like it as it also is my, Hermione and Susan's large wish, a large family. He also doesn't ask again who his wives will be. It must mean he will just see where it ends and will accept all the wives. He should send Neville a letter soon. I just don't know why, but it should be for the near future the Nargles tell me.'

Ginny is happy as she sees in Harry's mind the wonderful thoughts about a large family with all his wives. She somehow knows that all the children see all the wives as their mothers and not only one the child's real mother. She knows Harry will be a wonderful father and even if she doesn't want as many children as her mother she will be happy to have at least half. If it happens to have as much as her mother she wouldn't hate it but she doesn't want her mother to be a stay at home and a housewife.

Ginny is happy to know Harry well enough that he will support all his wives with what they want to do after Hogwarts. She knows Harry will do anything to make sure his children will live in a safe world, a world without Tom. Ginny knows she still needs at least one year of Hogwarts and secretly hopes that after Tom she can have Harry with her during that year and hopes most if not all her sister-wives can join them. She smiles as she knows Hermione will certainly want to finish her education and with her (Ginny), Luna and Hermione they will be sure to convince Harry to also finish his education.

She knows with the number of women already they will easily convince Harry and that means Neville will also if this year doesn't count for the seventh year with means his wives will probably also do their seventh year. She is happy that those who fled during the first few weeks from Hogwarts are at least safe like Parvati and Padma. Those with foreign roots were almost treated like muggleborns with the only difference they weren't hunted but did lack the most basic rights.

Ginny doesn't know for sure but before she left Hogwarts and went into hiding at Christmas, Demelza told her that those with foreign roots were molested and would probably be abused and/ or raped in time. She was less despite having muggleborn grandparents as she is English. Ginny is however afraid for Demelza as the detention became harsher more intense especially in pain over time as she did get detention quite some time. She however wasn't as hurt as half-bloods like Seamus. Lucky the Death Eaters see Ireland as being English not that it stops them from hurting Seamus a lot.

For several hours they continue to tell Harry how much they love him, why they love him so much, that Hermione is sorry and that all the wives including Hermione want to complete the bond when they and he are ready. Slowly the soothing and loving things turn into naughty things. The first few things Harry says "please don't say that Luna and Ginny."

Ginny says "Harry, it is alright. We want you to see us like that and if you see Astoria like that it is also alright. We know you will not force us to do things like that if we aren't ready. Now let me tell you one of my fantasies ever since I really started to like the real you and that would be my third year. I loved you before but that was mostly as a fangirl and was in love with the thought of you, not in love with you, the real you."

Luna says "and then I will tell you one of mine."

Ginny starts "as you know all the Quidditch captains have their own office, I knew because Charlie told me, and even a private shower although you never used it. I fantasised that after training I helped you put the Quaffle, Bludgers and Snitch away while it is raining outside. Then we go to the Captain's Office of Gryffindor. We talk until we both shiver because of our cold and wet clothes. You offer me to use the captain's shower. I agree and when you lead me to the shower instead of leaving I start the shower and immediately pull you with me under it. After I snogged you until you are stunned I quickly undress what keeps you shocked long enough for me to remove your clothes before I snog you again. We shower together and let's say I become hot and steamy and I don't mean the water of the shower."

Ginny giggles a bit. Luna says "now imagine this Harry. Suddenly the office's door opens and someone walks in. She walks to the shower and undresses when she hears the shower running. She opens the door and it is me. I say to Ginny why she couldn't wait. Ginny says that she just couldn't wait any longer and I join you with two for a nice long, steamy shower."

Ginny asks a bit surprised "that is one of your fantasies?"

Luna shakes her head and says "not really but when you talked about the shower I liked it that I would join in."

Ginny says "I wouldn't mind either as my best friend but now tell us one of your own."

Harry says "girls please."

Ginny says "sush Harry. A part of you likes it and want to hear more. Even if it just to see if you can make it happen for us as we know if we ask you will try."

Harry know which part Ginny talks about. He tried to hide it but it was useless to try especially as he lies on his bed with Ginny on his left and Luna on his right with lying with their head on the respective shoulder and one arm draped over his body with the other arm wrapped around the respective arm from Harry.

Luna says "ever since I met you Harry and talked with you in your fifth and the fourth year I always dreamed about snogging. After a while, I dreamed about more naughty things. I dreamed of you entering the Ravenclaw tower and coming to my dorm. As my bed is in front of the window I always imagined you and I make love on my bed with the full moon shining his light on us. The same was on my bed in the house."

"There was one more thing and that was in the room of requirement the moment Umbridge broke through the wall or in the Great Hall on the teacher table right in front of Umbridge but that was more revenge-driven on Umbridge than making love with you, Love although I was sure to enjoy it."

"Also in the great hall at the front of Ravenclaw table to make everyone see that you love me and I love you. I was also to let everyone see that I had you Harry for many from my house you are their desire almost a much as knowledge but I had you not them no I the one they called Looney Luna or looney Lovegood."

Luna snogs Harry. After a few minutes and says "there are two more. One is you take me to the room of requirement with a romantic scene after Slughorn's party which I really enjoyed thank you for that. The last one I like to keep to myself if you don't mind."

Luna has a sly smile and it unnerved Harry a bit.

Ginny thinks 'why did you tell so much Luna and why not tell the last one?'

Luna thinks back 'I want Harry to know them. I wanted him to know to have complete honesty with him. Umbridge was as Harry is Heir of two of the four founders and know Lord, he could overrule her especially if one more Heir support him if there is one or two more. The Nargles tell me my last one will come true when I complete the bond and I know what, where and when the Nargles tell me it will happen if I agree what I do.'

Ginny looks shocked that without the Nargles at the end Luna wouldn't have one creature. She thinks to herself 'it seems Harry's love is what she needs. This is the less I ever heard about her creatures only mention it twice in one sentence. I wonder if Luna may see something else that she named Nargles or that she can see things that are real we cannot see.'

Luna thinks "Ginny don't worry about it. I don't mind if others don't believe me like Hermione. I still like Hermione. I only care about my daddy, my sister-wives, my husband and friends like Neville and maybe in the future his wives even if you all don't believe me. You will not make fun of me as everybody else did.'

Ginny and Luna sit up. Ginny says "we are getting ready for bed."

Luna says "stay here, Harry."

Before Harry can say anything Ginny and Luna leave the bed and go to the bathroom. Harry doesn't know what to do. He thinks about what Ginny and Luna said, he knows what he wants to hear ….. well besides the fantasies. He wants to hear the fantasies but it is too soon. It is almost cruel as he can do anything with them and all the fantasies involve Hogwarts one way or another. Even if isn't used to be cruel it is certainly used to tease Harry with sexual fantasies and have sexual thoughts. Just like Astoria didn't scold me for it, but as I cannot do anything with them it is still cruel. He will not force them but sometimes he can barely control himself.

Harry is shocked that he almost can't control himself. He makes sure nobody not even Luna is in his mind. When he made sure nobody was in his mind he thinks 'why do I want to make love to them while I don't care if they want to or not? I want to make love to them but only if they want it to and enjoy it with me. If they really speak the truth and want to complete the bond with me I hope I can make them enjoy it. That reminds me I need to talk to Monsieur Delacour and Madam Delacour regarding Gabrielle as she is a Veela I need to know what I can expect. I could ask Fleur but I think she will also send me to her parents.'

Harry starts to think about the house-elf from the Greengrasses, Siri and who know other house-elves. Also if he will only send house-elves for Ollivander or send also at least one or two humans with them. He thinks his girls wouldn't let him go. Before he can start the bathroom door opens.

His thoughts went out of the window as Luna and then Ginny stepped into the room. Luna this time wears a nightgown in Ravenclaw colours. She says "do you like it, Harry? I got this back thanks to you as I got it from my trunk you asked Dissey to get."

Harry can only nod. He really likes it on Luna. It fit her perfectly and clearly show her small but full female figure. Harry doesn't want to think about it and doesn't know if it is the nightdress, but her breasts like quite a bit bigger than last time.

He hears 'do you really think so, love. I wish it was true but it is the nightdress.'

Harry is embarrassed as Luna heard his thought. Luna steps to the side to let Ginny enter. Harry is confused as he sees Ginny face away from him. Harry doesn't know why. He understands in a second. Ginny wears his Quidditch jersey with Potter on the back.

Ginny turns around and asks a rhetorical question "does Lord Potter like his lady in his jersey?"

Harry nods. He likes to see Potter on the back of his jersey as she is now a Potter too also with only the jersey it shows a lot of legs and he likes that a lot.

Both Ginny and Luna get the bed. Before they slide into the bed Harry get out of bed and says "I guess I can better get ready too."

Ginny and Luna don't stop him as he makes his way to the bathroom. It takes a little over 5 minutes before he is done half the time than Ginny and Luna needed. When he walks back in Ginny and Luna sit with their back against the headboard clearly waiting for Harry.

Harry like he did the last time only dressed down to his boxers. He doesn't need to hide his scars anymore and the manor is not very cold. It is winter and the warming charm make the manor have a nice temperature but still a bit cold as it is night. He doesn't care as the moment he gets under the covers with his wives he gets comfortable warm, the best warm he ever felt. He loves his wives and the warmed, he knows he will never be able to sleep without at least one of his wives.

He lies between Luna and Ginny. He thinks to his wives that aren't with him goodnight. Only Katie, Susan and Astoria respond. He doesn't hear Hermione who was almost the first to respond and is happy that even if she isn't in his bed he still thinks about her enough to bid her goodnight as he did the other girls.

As Hermione doesn't respond he waits. Luna says "goodnight Harry."

Luna gives him a snog before Ginny does the same. After almost 15 minutes Harry is still awake hoping Hermione still responds. Luna says "Harry, we love you and we love how you care but with you so close we feel your worry for Hermione. Don't worry she will be alright."

Ginny says "yes Luna is right Harry. Just let her be for the night."

Harry asks "are you sure? I don't want her to be mad at me … again."

Ginny says "she won't be Harry."

Before Harry can respond Luna snogs him before Ginny does it. They take turns passionately snogging Harry until Harry's mind slowly goes blank. Luna and Ginny like snogging Harry but don't like that they kind of manipulate Harry by his mind going blank and lose his worry for Hermione, their head wife. When one girl snogs Harry the other girl put their head on his shoulder until they can snog.

During the snogging, they feel Harry lose his mind to the passionate snog when he puts his hand on the small on Luna's back and strongly pushes her against him which make Luna give a surprised squeal and a small moan at the same time while snogging him. When she is pressed against Harry, he put his hand on one of her arse cheeks.

On the other side with Ginny, he gently put his hand on her upper back before moving his hand up and letting it goes in Quidditch jersey as it is too large for her smaller frame Harry can easily put slide his hand into the Quidditch jersey after putting his hand on her back. He put his hand on her naked breast and give it a small rub which makes Ginny give a small and pleasurable moan. Harry went slowly for the chance Ginny want him to stop. None of the two girls tries to stop Harry. They are the complete opposite. They are happy Harry still does what he did even though Hermione scold him for it although it was to protect Harry's guilt about Astoria being only 15.

They both think 'I should thank Susan a lot.'

They each other a glance and giggle in their mind especially as Ginny is snogging Harry when they think exactly the same thing. When Harry's mind is finally blank and is sure his mind will be there for the near future they stop. It is soon Harry falls into a restful sleep, he is quickly followed by Luna and Ginny.

16th January 1998, wives room, Potter Manor

It is very early and Hermione is awake. Better said she is still awake. She hasn't been able to sleep. Her worry about hurting Harry although trying to protect him weighs heavily on her mind which makes her think about any other way she could have protected Harry regarding Astoria without scolding Harry what hurt Harry. She hates herself for hurting Harry, finally her Harry. She can finally call him her Harry, her husband and her love, and then she does this.

She thinks 'I need to know what it means that Harry will also be …. how did Daphne call him? My Lord Husband? What does that mean? I need to figure it out. Maybe I can ask Dorea or one of the other old Potter otherwise Daphne, Astoria …. oh and Susan.'

Her worry starts to intensive a lot. The night has been horror, she mostly has been crying and trying to apologize but she doesn't know what to say to apologize without hurting Harry more. She knows she did the good thing trying to make sure Harry doesn't get wrecked with guilt but she doesn't understand that it doesn't mean it is the right thing to do. She prays to Merlin to somehow help her and that Harry does not hate her. She tried to apologize during dinner but Harry didn't respond or hear her and after she was sure he did she tried again but he said she was right. She now knows that wasn't the right way to apologize. It may have been the right words but not the right location or way trying to apologize only through their mind.

Eventually, she can't control herself anymore. She promised herself she will wait until Harry woke up as he sleeping with Ginny and Luna know, however, she must see Harry, she must be with Harry, Harry must know she was really wrong and that she will still love him with her whole heart if he isn't sure. She hopes Ginny and Luna will forgive her just like her other sister-wives and if Harry is mad he will also forgive her for her outburst and if needed what she is about to do.

She quietly gets up from her bed and grabs her robe. She gently leaves the wives bedroom. She looks back and sees that Katie is still asleep. She gently closes the door. When she doesn't hear Katie wake up on the other side and none of the other doors is open she is happy she can do what she promised she wasn't but she can't control herself.

A few minutes later she is on the family floor standing in front of the Heir's bedroom. It is like she isn't in control of her body. It doesn't matter how much she wants to return to the wives bedroom she doesn't. She hopes that Harry, Luna or Ginny locked the door that she can't open with her wand and the Lady Potter ring. She tries the door handle and slowly without a sound the door opens. She immediately steps inside the room.

16th January 1998, Heir's bedroom, Potter Manor

As soon as she is inside she wants to wake Harry up and apologize as her life depended on it, in a certain it is. She can't live without Harry and then she doesn't even think about the soulbond.

However, when she sees Harry sleeping with Ginny and Luna she doesn't want to wake but be as close to him as she can be without going too far as he is still on the potions. She slowly walks closer to the bed.

When Hermione stands at the end of the bed she feels she can move how she wants again. Hermione thinks 'it seems that the close to Harry I am the more I can control my body again. Maybe it is because my magic recognize Harry or his magic and now I can trust him as I know with my mind too. Magic make me not control myself and make me come here, at least I think so. Magic also gave me the best gifts in the world. A world where being a witch is normal and the love of my life.'

She crawls on the bed and can't suppress the urge to get closer and closer. She doesn't know how to get closer without waking any of them up or forcefully pushing herself between Ginny and Harry or Luna and Harry. She doesn't want to do any but she thinks she doesn't have another choice. Suddenly she remember when Ginny came here and what Luna did. Luna lay on top of Harry. Hermione knows she can do too. Harry is almost 6 feet and she has shrunk to a little under 5 feet and 8 inches. While she is still bigger than Luna and probably also heavier with Harry's height and 'new' muscle he shouldn't be too uncomfortable. At least she hopes.

She gently removes the sheet of them and sees Harry only in his boxers with the well-defined muscles, Ginny in Harry's Quidditch jersey and Luna in the Ravenclaw coloured nightdress she has shown after she got her trunk back to show Hermione she also had a nightdress in her house colour as she and some others had for their respective house. She remembers Susan have one of Hufflepuff and together with Luna's it is the only two and until now the two she has seen without counting her own. She must admit it looks very good on her especially as Luna has blond hair.

Hermione gently lies on top of Harry. She moves around a bit before she lies conformably without hitting Ginny and Luna or pushing them away. When she is sure Harry doesn't look unconformable and all three still are asleep she pulls the sheer over all three again. All her worries and guilt disappear when she smells Harry's scent and his gentle heartbeat as she lies her head on his chest right on his heart as Ginny and Luna's heads are on his shoulders. Hermione only needs to gently move Ginny's arm away.

Hermione smells Harry's scent again and she almost falls immediately asleep as being awake until now hit her hard. Hermione is deadly tired and with a happy smile falls asleep with her arms around Harry's chest as much as she could without moving Harry and therefore cannot reach to his back but it doesn't matter to her just being here with Harry is enough for her at this moment. She also likes having her two best friends with her sleeping with their shared husband.

Let's end here for now. In the next chapter, we will see Harry, Hermione, Luna and Ginny waking up together. Hermione will call for someone and we see the groups being made by Dan. If the words count to allow it we will also see Harry's talk with the Delacour's and maybe more.

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