Author's Note: Hello to all my fellow readers, reviewers and fallowers! This is SHADOWWOLF123 here.
I want to give everyone a little note on why I haven't been updating both of my stories lately. The reason I haven't posted a new chapter in quite some time is because of a few things that I have been working on.
The first thing I am doing is reading everyone's reviews for both of my stories. I love the messages of support and love you all have shared with me over these stories. There were some bad reviews and that is fine if you don't like the story, and it is your personal thoughts and feelings. However, when you call out saying a writer is a dumbass then your really not thinking of the story, your just focused on the person themselves. With that said, I can now say that every writer here on FFF has there own writing style and different ways of telling a story; some that are great, some that are fun, and some that are interesting to read. We as writers do not make any money on any of our stories, because we do this for fun and the enjoyment of writing what comes to mind.
Now the reason I have not posted in quite some time is because some of my reviews has pointed out several mistakes when it comes to formatting my stories. Since I am hearing everyone very clearly, I have not stopped writing, but instead I have just put them on hold for a while. Since I can't find a Beta-Reader or Editor. I have been teaching myself how to edit and format my stories using YouTube. Not very easy when your dyslexic, but I am learning slowly. As a test to see if I got most of what I know down, I am putting up a very old story that I first started with. HARRY POTTER AFTER THE WAR. This story was the first one I ever wrote for FFN and at the time I didn't even know how to post it onto my own page. I got myself a Beta-Reader right off the bat and she posted it to her page on my behalf. I don't know what happened to my Beta-Reader LittleMissAruthor01, but where ever she is and what ever she is doing now I want to thank her directly for all of her hard work with 13 chapters up. This is the same story but with a new Title and what is better formatting. AGAIN! this is a test story to see if it looks better for you my fellow readers, reviewers and followers. Any and All feedback is greatly thanked. I will leave this first chapter up until the end of July before it goes down. If this chapter goes well, I will be adding this style to both of my stories in the future. Talking will be done in Italics while personal thoughts will be done in Bold, Italic and Underline. Places will be Bold and Italic.
ENJOY THIS TEST CHAPTER EVERYONE!
HARRY POTTER AND THE QUEST FOR THE FAMILY HEIRLOOMS
Chapter 1: Back At Hogwarts
{…Hogwarts, On The Castle Grounds A few Yards From The Dark Forest…}
At the beginning of their sixth year Harry, Hermione, and Ron were on the run from Voldemort and his Death-Eaters. Over the year, Ron Billous Weasley had bailed on Harry and Hermione many times just because he thought it was easy and they would find them so quick that they would be home for a home cooked dinner within a month. After one month on the run is when Ron really showed his true colors and ran for the hills when the three of them were hunting down Voldemort's horcruxes. Harry and Hermione actually lost count of how many times their once friend had split. Ron once again bailed on them as they headed away from Hogwarts castle to faced down Voldemort together for the last time. They knew that they both didn't want him around any longer since he showed them what type of friend he really was. Ron had bailed on Harry and Hermione so much that it was because of his own verbal and emotional abuse towards Hermione that they both lost all respect for him, and it was himself who now completely destroyed their friendship.
Before they both walked into 'The Forbidden Forest' together, Harry and Hermione told Ron to shove his friendship up his ass, since they were tired of him running away and then coming back just to be known as a friend to the famous Boy-Who-Lived. Harry and Hermione continued to tell Ron that the only reason why he wanted to be there friend was because he was jealous of something that Harry hated and he wanted the most, fame and fortune.. However it was Hermione who went for the kill shot as she told him that Harry was better then him as the star quidditch player as a seeker for Gryffindor and the school, he was better at the Defence against the Dark Arts than he was, Harry's grades were better than his because he would rather have someone else do his work for him. Hermione than once again pointed out the fame and fortune he would never receive, and he quit to easily running away when things got to tough. Harry and Hermione both pointed out to him that when shit hit the fan all he did was run away like a bitch crying to his mommy and she would always come to his rescue thinking that she was their mother. Harry told Ron that his mother would never take the place of a woman who was smarter and a lot stronger then she was, and his mother Molly was a fat pig for even trying. Ron of course used that Weasley temper of his and lost all control saying the same thing about Hermione calling her a filthy mud-blood. It took Harry to punch Ron in the face giving him a bloody lip and a black eye for Ron to get the hint, and Harry told Ron that he should have been in Slytherin since he thought just like them.
Ron got up off of the grass before running into Hogwarts. Both Harry and Hermione knew that Ron would be running to his mommy, Molly Priscilla Weasley: née Prewett. They both knew that he would go crying to 'Mommy Dearest' and tell her about how bad they hurt her poor Ronny. They both knew that as soon as Ron got done with his whining and crying to his mother that the fat woman would march right out of whatever rock she crawled out of and start screeching at them like they were her children. Harry and Hermione really didn't want to hear a word from the red-headed pig of a woman, and they were tired of her trying to replace their own parents. Harry and Hermione took in a deep breath before sighing and continued into 'The Forbidden Forest' and face the final showdown with Tom Marvolo Riddle AKA: Voldemort.
It was late spring, and Harry Potter was bloody and bruised, the war finally was over. Many of the dark witches and wizards were dead or being rounded up. The final battle was a bloody mess as Harry and Hermione were coming out of 'The Forbidden Forest' leaving the last remains of Voldemort behind them. Hermione Jean Granger was leaning up against Harry James Potter as they both helped each other out of 'The Forbidden Forest'. As the couple stepped onto the now destroyed castle grounds; a cold feeling came over Harry as he saw Ginny Weasley running towards him and Hermione.
"Get your hands off my boyfriend you fucking slut! If you want a boyfriend so bad, then I am sure there is plenty of wizards around here for you. You could just open your fucking legs to get your own man! I am sure some poor slob would take a mud-blood like you! So Back off you bitch!
She said shouting at Hermione as she ran towards them. Harry shuttered once Ginny was trying to wrap her arms around him as soon as she stood in front of them both. Harry didn't know what to do because he saw the value and truth with his best friend and he was deeply in love with Hermione Jean Granger. He like girls with brains and what a girl looked like on the inside. Harry really believed that the most physically beautiful woman in the world could be the most down right contemptuous, malicious and narcissistic person in the world on the inside; while a good woman had a soul full of compassion, encouragement, kindness and love would always be beautiful on the inside; and it would always show on her outward looks.
Hermione really had that going for her in spades, even though from time to time she sounded a bit bossy, and Harry knew she meant well. It actually helped him study a lot harder throughout his classes over the years. Hermione's outward appearance was just a bonus making Harry feel nervous around her from time to time because she really filled out perfectly in all the right areas and she was the type of woman he wanted in his life. However he just was too scared to tell her how he felt and then be rejected once she heard he loved her with all of his heart. Hermione belligerently looked at Ginny as she spoke with anger laced throughout her voice.
"And who gave you that bright idea that Harry was your man Ginny? And just for your information, I am not a slut or a bitch. That honor should go to you since you like opening your legs. Harry is not a possession, he is a person and not some trophy to be won. The last I checked he was not your boyfriend and you don't own him like some doll you want to play with! Now get your fucking hands off of Harry, or I'll do it for you breaking your fucking fingers, I still have enough strength to make it happen."
Hermione told her incredulously as she shot daggers at Ginny while continuing to speak with an icey tone. She honestly didn't care what the red-headed twit wanted as she tore her hands off from around Harry's neck.
"He broke up with you Ginny after he caught you snogging with a Hufflepuff naked as the day you were born. We both caught you in that abandoned classroom up on the fifth floor. From what it looked like to us, was that you were ready to get fucked so hard, you would get pregnant quickly. Shit Ginny I am a bit surprised that you're not pregnant now. Just be thankful that we haven't said what you really are to the entire school. I know that if we went to Lavender or Parvati telling them what a big whore you are, I am certain that the school would know and all the boys would be lining up just to get a piece of you."
She told her which made Ginny take a step back in surprise. Hermione smirked a bit seeing the flabbergasted look on Ginny's face. She saw how Ginny's thoughts were go through how they both found out about what she was doing behind Harry's back. Hermione enlightened Ginny on how they knew she cheated on Harry while she still kept the same icey-cold tone as she continued to speak.
"What's wrong Ginny, does the truth hurt? It was very easy to find out what you were doing behind Harry's back, thanks to his Marauders map that his godfathers, father and mother made. Of course Harry didn't want to believe me, but seeing you with your legs open showed the truth of who you really are. Your nothing but a slutty fan-girl who wants Harry for his fame and not the real him. Now if you don't mind, we're both banged up and would like to go in to the castle, so move out of our way or we'll move you ourselves."
Ginny stomped her foot as she didn't care what the mud-blood was saying. Ginny thought to herself.
"Harry is the hero of the wizarding world, and that would lead to more fame, more galleons and invites to the most exclusive parties. Ginny wanted to be the witch who was on Harry's arm and be considered Mrs. Ginevra Molly Potter. No scratch that, she wanted to be known as Lady Ginevra Molly Potter. The wife to Lord Harry James Potter and that was the way it was going to be, come hell or high water."
That had a better ring to Ginny as she gave Hermione a menacing glare. She didn't want this mud-blood as she saw it messing with 'Her' Harry. She spoke looking at the woman who was essentially stealing what she thought was rightfully hers.
"Harry belongs to me! I was promised to be married to Harry!"
She said which Hermione scoffed. Ginny looked at Harry batting her eyelashes as she talked sweetly in hopes to pull him away from his best friend Hermione.
"Harry sweetie, why don't you come with me and we can have some real fun without the mud-blood. She is just using you for your fame."
She said and Harry hauled off giving Ginny a good slap to her face. His red handprint matched Ginny's red hair. Ginny had a very shocked look on her face as her hand was against her cheek. No one has ever slapped her in her life, she was the only girl in the Weasley family and they treated her like a princess. Harry looked outraged at her as he finally found the strength to speak albeit coldly. Harry knew he needed to defend Hermione since she stood by him over the years, but he mainly needed to cut her off before another fight between the love of his life and a stupid fan-girl who just saw the fame and fortune, and nothing beyond that.
"First off Ginny, let go of me right now. Secondly, you will never call Hermione a mud-blood ever again, because the slap would not be the only thing you feel the next time you open your mouth, you'll get something much worse, so I would keep that mouth of yours shut unless you want to find out. Secondly, Hermione for one is not a slut or a whore like you. She is the brightest witch of the century, loves to read books, loves her family and she is a real woman in my eyes. The way you just called my best friend a mud-blood show us who you really are. You're a bigot who thinks that your blood makes you better then Hermione. I hate to tell you this, but Hermione's blood is a lot purer then yours will ever be. She may be a muggle-born, but she has a heart of gold unlike you who is a gold digging little bitch. Hermione is my best friend who stood by me through everything, where you and Ron just ran away when shit hit the fan. You think just because Hermione and I caught you almost getting fucked by that Hufflepuff on the fifth floor classroom and the war finally over, I would open my arms to you thinking I would forgive you so easily; and things would be right in little Ginny's world. Your fucking crazier than I thought. I would rather kiss a dragon then take you back.
You know I actually thought I loved you but I was wrong. I thought you could replace someone in my heart, but it can't be replaced. When we dated two years ago, I was blind to the fact that you pushed me away from making any friends and my best friend Mione. Get this through that thick red head of hair. I don't love you anymore and I don't want a fan-girl as a girlfriend, future wife and mother to my children. You have used me because of my fame and I don't want that in my life. I hate my fame and you'll just make matters worse for me. Get lost! I need rest and so does Hermione and tell that brother of yours Ron thanks for nothing, he is a right foul git."
He told her indignantly while Hermione smiled before they walked past Ginny. Hermione knew she was in love with Harry since their first year but didn't understand it until her third year at Hogwarts. She told Remus and Tonks as much when they were at Sierra Resort & Spa Hotel in Camarteira on the southern tip of Italy. Remus and Tonks was a big help to her as they helped with her parents wills. Hermione got word a month before Christmas that her parents were found by a few of Voldemort's Death-Eaters. They were both beaten, tortured and her mother was raped before they were murdered in Australia. It hit Hermione hard knowing how they were killed, but she continued to look forward making sure that this war and the ones who killed her parents were dead….
{…Hogwarts Infirmary…}
Harry and Hermione slowly found their way to the infirmary and found a few chairs to sit in. The medi-witch, Poppy Pomfrey came over to check on the pair. Hermione said she was fine and so was Harry. They were strong enough to wait until the critical were seen first. Looking around Harry realized Hermione had stayed with him, she never left his side since they were 11 years old. He thought back to everything now that the war was over. All of the adventures they had through the years, through the times it was just the two of them, and times when it was the trio; she was with him and now she was an orphan just like he was. Harry looked to Remus who was laying on the bed next to who he found out while on the run was his cousin Tonks, and thanking the gods that both Remus and Tonks were there; for the most part. They were now Hermione and his parents since they were the only family he had left in the world. Remus was the last of his father's friends. They had stayed at 'Sierra Resort & Spa Hotel' in Camarteira on the southern tip of Italy where it was warmer since Grimmauld Place was breached by Corban Yaxley, a known Death-Eater and it wasn't safe to return there. While the resort was very beautiful and mainly for muggles to spend their holiday at; it never crossed Voldemort or his Death-Eater's minds to even check places like the hotel they hid out in. Remus and Tonks helped Hermione with all the details of their wills when she lost her parents.
Harry thought of what happened a few days before Christmas Eve when Hermione was dancing with him before they kissed. Keeping his eyes on Remus he cracked a smile knowing that they had a beautiful son that they needed to go home to, Remus had floo called Andi and let her know that they were ok. Tonks got hit with a slicing hex and was healed. She was given blood replenishing potions before being told to lay in a bed to get some sleep. Harry expected Andi to show up with Teddy anytime now. Hermione turned to look at Harry and she realized he was setting into depression which caused her to speak in a warm loving tone towards him.
"Harry thank you for defending me, but are you ok? You're awfully quiet."
She inquired causing Harry to squeeze Hermione's hand lovingly before giving her his answer.
"I'm fine Mione, I promise. And it was no problem, your my best friend and you stood by me all this time, so it was the least I could do. I was actually just thanking the gods that we both made it out alive, and that Remus as well as Tonks are going to be fine. I don't think I could have managed without the three of you. We all made it; all of the Weasley's, Neville, Luna, and we even had the Malfoy's helping us. Thankfully they were able to get professor Snape to Madame Pomfrey and she was able to save him. Considering how many Death-Eaters we had in and around the school, I am glad we did win and didn't lose more people is a true blessing."
He replied but Hermione was unsure if he was telling the truth or not. The only thing that was racing through her mind was what Harry said as he gave Ginny the hard truth about his feelings. She looked over at Harry as she wondered if he was being cryptic about his feelings for her. She thought to herself.
'Was Harry James Potter, the boy-who-lived, the strongest wizard in the world and the man she has been in love with since their first year; actually in love with her too.'
Hermione gritted her teeth and grimaced shaking that thought out of her head feeling some pain. Hermione didn't want Harry to worry about her, so she moved slightly to sit in a more comfortable position closer to Harry. Her broken wrist was extremely painful, all her muscles were starting to tighten up after sitting for so long. Harry looked at his best friend and was worried about Hermione seeing her grimace which made him speak.
"Hermione your hurting, I can see it on your face and feel it through our magic. I am not going to let you suffer any longer, so let me see if I can find someone to heal you?"
He told her in sincerity and with all the love he had for the woman. Hermione sat up from how she was positioned shaking her head as she tenderly placed her right hand on Harry's chest as she replied.
"No, I'm ok Harry, let the healers look after the critical first. Neither of us are bleeding and I was able to heal us enough to stop that. Madame Pomfrey will be over to look at us as soon as she can. Anyway since when were you able to feel my magic. I know we have been best friend since our first year and we did a lot of things together, but this is new."
She asked very curiously as she looked into his bright emerald-green eyes that always melted her heart. Harry nodded and then grimaced himself realizing he didn't feel very good either as he responded to Hermione's inquiry.
"Honestly Mione, I don't have the foggiest clue when I was able to feel your magic, I guess it all started after fighting the mountain troll in our first year. It has been getting stronger ever since and now I can just feel what your feeling."
He answered as he moved his legs to get more comfortable. Hermione softly smiled at her best friend now putting the pieces of the puzzle together, who was called Harry James Potter. What got her to smile was her thought of Harry and what he had done for her. Through six years of friendship she got to know the real Harry. From time to time he would always touch on his life with the Dursley's which not just angered her, but it mainly broke her heart. The thought of the mountain troll and Harry fighting it off no thanks to Ronald Weasley's mean words making her cry, the basilisk in their second year and Harry fighting for his life and that of Ginny, the third year where Harry killed over 150 dementors saving his godfather and her, the Tri-wizard's tournament, Umbitch in their fifth year, and just last year when he lost his godfather Sirius thanks to that bitch Bellatrix endeared her heart even more to Harry. The search for the horcrux's this year may not have been an exciting adventure, like a whirl-wind romantic honeymoon, but it did have it's more pleasurable moments.
A good example would be when Ronald Weasley ran off for the last time. Sure she cried for a while because she thought she was in love with the git, but she soon realized that what she felt in her heart during their third year towards her best friend, and it was actually real soul-bonding love. She knew that the kind of love she was feeling could only be found once in a person's lifetime. The death of her parents a month before Christmas made her open her eyes and realize that she shouldn't try and not hide her feelings anymore. Being in Camarteira on the southern tip of Italy at 'Sierra Resort & Spa Hotel' showed her how much he actually cared for her. The dancing and the kiss from Harry inside the tent while Ron was gone made her want to strip off her clothes and rip Harry's off having hard passionate sex and damn the consequences. She actually thought of being pregnant right now with their child, but it was too cold back then.
Then when they went to Godric's Hollow on Christmas Eve as the snow was falling and they both stood at the graves of Lily and James Potter; the little church was lit up and looked so beautiful that it made Hermione want to run in and get married to Harry on the spot. As soon as they were husband and wife they would go on a quick honeymoon before going into hiding since they were on the run anyway. Hermione really wanted Harry as her husband and get pregnant raising their beautiful children together away from the war and the magical world. Hermione didn't care if the wizarding world tore itself to pieces as long as Harry didn't have to fight in the damn thing. She just wanted her Harry alive being a good father to their children. However the war would have found them wither they liked it or not. They had to fight and win, which she knew that it had to be done if everyone was going to live in peace. Hermione came out of her thoughts as she herd Harry's stomach making itself known by rumbling loudly causing both of them to laugh. Harry glanced down to Hermione a bit since she was resting her head on his shoulder as he spoke once their fit of laughter died down.
"If I wasn't so tired I'd go get something for us to eat while we wait, but I am just too tired to move right now."
He told her making Hermione smile as to show Harry not to worry.
"Dobby!"
Harry called out and with a pop Dobby was standing there with a wide grin on his face rocking back and forth on his heels. He kept the same smile as he looked up at Harry speaking.
"Master Harry, Mistress Grangy what can Dobby do for you?"
The little house-elf said causing Harry to wave him off as he replied.
"Dobby please don't call me master, I don't see us in a house-elf and master relationship. You are very important to us and we think of you as family. If Mione wasn't so strongly against how house-elves were treated as slaves, I would want you as part of my family with Winky. Anyway, I was wondering if you could bring us some tea and sandwiches. We need to wait for Madame Pomfrey to heal us, but we are both hungry."
He explained to the little elf and Dobby started to ball like a baby. It was several minutes before Dobby could say any words.
"Dobby is Harry Potter and Miss Grangy's elf and so is little Winky. The great Harry Potter freed us and became master."
He said to them both which surprised Harry and Hermione while Dobby continued to speak looking at the two of them.
"Little Dobby happy to help master Lord Harry Potter and his Lady Potter!"
Said the little elf and Hermione had to look at Harry since Dobby confused them both. Harry shrugged his shoulders while shaking his head even though he hurt like hell and didn't want to question Dobby right at the present time. Dobby snapped his fingers and disappeared, just to reappear a few seconds later with a tray full of sandwiches, fruit and a full tea service set. With another snap of his small fingers a small table appeared in front of them and he set the tray on the table. Harry smiled at Dobby before he spoke while pouring Hermione some tea.
"Thank you, Dobby, we really appreciate all you do for us."
He said as Hermione smiled at the little elf. Dobby bowed and snapped his fingers disappearing once again. Remus who was lying next to Tonks looked up smelling the food that was close by. He slowly got out of bed carefully not to wake up a sleeping Tonks. He walked over to Harry and Hermione making a chair appear before he spoke pointing to the food and tea.
"Do you mind sharing a little bit of that?"
He asked politely as he did not want to intrude on the couple as they talked, but the smell of fresh sandwich's and hot tea was a bit much for the old werewolf to take. Hermione nodded with a smile before she conjured another tea cup, so Remus could pour himself a cup of tea. Remus watched as it took Hermione's concentration and a lot of gritted teeth to conjure up the tea cup. He poured himself some tea while glancing over at Hermione very worried. After pouring a full cup of tea and taking a sip, Remus set his cup down onto the table as he spoke.
"How are you doing? I see you haven't got that arm treated."
He asked causing Hermione to quickly reply in hopes of throwing her ex-professor off his question. She really didn't want to let Remus or Harry know how much pain she really was in. Taking a sip of her tea Hermione looked over the rim of the cup before she answered.
"Madame Pomfrey is still swamped; she'll get to me when she has the time. I was able to stop the bleeding and heal most of our serious cuts, so we'll be ok."
She told him which Remus knew was a lie, but didn't want to push Hermione any further then he needed too. He nodded his head while taking a closer look at Harry and Hermione. Remus didn't want to get to what he was smelling when he looked at Harry and Hermione, so he looked around for Ron and the Weasley's changing the subject for now.
"Where's Ron and the Weasleys?"
He inquired and this caused Harry to shrug his shoulders before responding.
"We ran into Ginny on our way into the castle. She was banged up, and she had a few words with Hermione and myself. Fred and George had a few minor cuts and bruises that Hermione took care of. I don't give a shit about where Ron is since he ditched us in the Forest of Dean. Not to sound dark, but I hope the little git has gotten burned by a dragon for all I care. He really was no help, except for when he came back just so he could take what he thought was owed him, Mione's body. When that failed after he got slapped he ran off again, good reddens I say, who needs a friend like that around anyways. The rest of the Weasley's are in the Great Hall I think with Molly and Arthur. I think they're just tired and hungry mostly."
Harry answered angerly through gritted teeth. Remus looked at Harry trying to read what he wasn't saying by his body language, but seeing that it was a failure he finally gave up and asked him.
"Why didn't they stay with the two of you?"
Harry looked glaring at Remus answering before he took another bite of his chicken sandwich he was eating.
"I don't really know, I guess they want family time. As I said, I don't give a shit what the Weasleys are doing. Ginny is a fan-girl who thinks that being with me makes her top bitch. The way she spoke to Mione earlier is something that is a real turn off for me. I mean think about it Remus. All that whore of a red-head wants to do is parade me around like I am her toy to all the parties that I'll be asked too and that is all she cares about. She thinks that I am going to marry her and shower her with my family's money buying her anything she wants. That is not fucking happening in my books. I just want to settle down, get married to someone who just sees me as plain old Harry James Potter, make a lot of babies and raise my kids quietly living with my future wife.
Ron is a different cattle of fish. All he thinks about is his stomach, quidditch and trying to get into Mione's pants. Again not happening while I am alive. I would rather see Mione happy and freely give herself to someone she loves rather then that walking garbage disposal of a ginger. Molly is not what I would call a great parent, so she can go jump off the astronomy tower for all I care. For years that wench has done nothing but to tell me how to live my life, who I can and cannot date. She has the fucking balls to try and get her own daughter to spread her legs for me. Thanks but no thanks. She acts like she is my mother and I'll be damned to let her even try any longer. From what I found out while on the run, My mom was like Mione, and an unspeakable at the top of her game. She gave up her life like my dad to save mine and no one will take her place, let alone a fat pig of a woman who can't keep her legs close popping out red-headed little twats. I mean seriously Remus, Molly even treats adults the same way and doesn't know when to shut the fuck up. She is not my fucking mother and I never wanted her to be mine. My parents were murdered and I would rather have Andi as a mother over her any fucking day of the week.
As you can already guess Remus I am fed up with the Weasley family. All they want is to be known for is the family who raised the orphan boy Harry Potter in hopes of gaining some type of fame. The only Weasley's that I actually like are Bill, Charlie, Fred and George. They at least see me as just plain old Harry Potter and not some hero who has to be on a pedestal to be looked up too. That's Dumb-ass's job since he would rather be in his tower looking down at people with his crooked nose. And don't get me started on Albus, because I have a long list of bitching when it comes to his old ass. We'll be here for weeks if I start. No I think not having anyone here is quite peaceful, besides you and Tonks are our family and Hermione needs her wrist healed so we stayed here."
Harry said ranting letting some of his anger go which Remus really didn't mind, and nor did Hermione seeing how he just needed it. Remus read between the lines and realized that Ron ran off during the search for the horcrux's and the constant fighting with Hermione all the time was starting to bother Harry. Remus had a sneaking hunch that Harry was in love with Hermione and he knew Hermione was in love with Harry. When her parents died they had a long talk without Harry around and she confided to Remus that she was. Hermione who was just at the end of her endurance leaned her head back against Harry and closed her eyes, not bothering to even put her own thoughts in. Remus realized that she need cared for even if there were people still in serious condition. If Hermione wasn't soon cared for she herself was going to be in serious condition. Getting up Remus went to find Poppy.
"Poppy can you please take care of Hermione she's just about all in. I'm worried that if she doesn't get cared for soon she will be your next critical patient."
He said once he found her in her office taking a break from all the patients in the infirmary. Poppy stood up as she replied looking at Remus.
"Oh dear me, I didn't realize she was that bad. Her and Harry came in sitting down and I went to check on them. They just told me they were ok until I had the time. Since they were both walking and talking I didn't bother to scan them."
She answered as they left her office. Remus nodded and explained what he knew as they made their way over to Harry and Hermione.
"Hermione has a broken wrist that I know of, she was able to stop the bleeding and heal most of Harry's cuts, but I think all she did for herself was to stop the bleeding. She is exhausted both physically and magically. She conjured up a tea cup for me and it took all she had just to do that."
Remus said which Poppy nodded as she moved towards the entrance to the hospital wing where she saw Harry and Hermione sitting. She spoke to Hermione once she was in earshot.
"Miss Granger why didn't you tell me you had a broken wrist? It takes a minute to set one and you wouldn't be sitting here in pain."
Poppy growled at her before she quickly scanned Hermione. Hermione understood were Poppy's temper was coming from as she answered.
"I'm okay, I swear. There are people here that are much worse off than myself; but if you wouldn't mind checking my reproductive system that would be a big help. I was hit by a few spells, but I used the counter. I don't know if I did it right and I hope I can still have children someday."
Hermione requested and this caused madam Pomfrey to sigh a bit but nodded her head. Poppy found that Hermione's left wrist was broken, her right foot had several broken bones, and her right knee had torn tendons and ligaments. Hermione's reproductive system showed that she was in good health with a bit of luck for her age. It showed that her ovaries were producing more eggs then a normal muggle or witch would have at her age, However Poppy was still not pleased being sent away when they came in and she planned on telling Hermione her thoughts.
"Miss Granger you have to be in so much pain. I can't believe you sent me away. I know that you have enough knowledge in that head of yours to know about healing. You have several broken bones in your right foot, your left knee has torn tendons and ligaments and your left Scaphoid, Capitate and your Pisiform bones are broken. You should never let these go untreated you stupid girl. On the plus side, your ovaries are producing more eggs then normal. The common muggle or witch that is your age is not as lucky as you are. Your reproduction system is working fine and no spell damage can be found. You did a good job there at least."
She said as she folded her arms making Hermione nod with a smile before looking at her best friend Harry. Poppy rolled her eyes seeing the same look that she got from every witch that has crossed her path over the years. Poppy knew that Hermione Jean Granger was in love with Harry Potter even though he could be clueless at times. She just shook her head and started healing Hermione. When she finished she turned to Remus as she made a request of him.
"Mr. Lupin. please go to my cabinet and bring me two bottles of blood replenishing potion, two bottles of the light blue pain potion, and two bottles of the dreamless sleep potion and two bottles Cruciatus Exposure Potion."
She asked with some compassion laced in her voice. Remus nodded and headed for the cabinet as Poppy turned toward Harry continuing to speak.
"Ok Mr. Potter let's see how much damage you did to yourself this time. Lord knows you have been in here more times than anyone on record. I swear, I should just give you a bed with your name on it with as many times I had to fix you up, not even your father was this bad. I guess you can thank your mother for that one."
Poppy quickly said before she ran a scan on Harry. She quickly discovered that he was healed, all he really just needed was some blood replenisher potion, some pain potion, and some dreamless sleep potion, and that would be welcomed since he looked really exhausted. Poppy shook her head in amazement looking at Harry as she spoke.
"How in the world did you manage to come out with nothing wrong with you except for a few minor cuts and some bruises? And how are you sitting there like normal when your body shows signs of the Cruciatus curse was used on you?"
She questioned which Harry pointed to Hermione using his head and gave her hand a loving squeeze while he gave his answer.
"I didn't come out of that battle without my fair share of damage. I am really grateful for my best friend Hermione. even though she was banged up pretty good thanks to Thorfinn Rowle. She always made sure I was healed when I was fighting with Voldemort. She is an amazing witch, and I am lucky to have her as my best friend. I don't know what I would do without her Poppy."
Harry explained as he looked over at is best friend smiling at her. Hermione bowed her head a bit trying not to show she was blushing or the fact that she wanted to jump onto his lap and kiss the living daylights out of him. Harry knew that he would have been dead many times over if it wasn't for her caring and knowledge. Poppy looked over at the witch leaning against Harry's shoulder, she was more asleep then awake as she started to speak.
"Yes Miss Granger did a wonderful job of healing you. But she is exhausted both physically and magically. I'm going to give you both a pain potion, a blood replenisher potion, Cruciatus Exposure Potion and then I want the two of you to find a bed and take the dreamless sleep potion, and sleep until you wake up."
She told him as a slight smile came across the medi-witch's face which Harry nodded in agreement with her words. If it wasn't for his best friend Hermione he knew that he would be dead many times over since they started Hogwarts together. Harry could see that he would have to levitate Hermione to bed or pick her up and carry her bridal style. There was no way she could make it up the stairs. Poppy seeing the same problem Harry noticed, she decided to do what she had never done before.
{…Hogwarts, Professors Private Ward…}
After taking the eight potions from Remus she asked Harry to follow her. Harry picked up Hermione bridal style into his arms. Hermione's eyes widened a bit as she was swept off her feet by her best friend. She really wanted to argue, but she was to tired and weak to even open her mouth to complain. Hermione let out a loving sigh as she rested her head on Harry's chest as she thought that if she was to be carried like this by anyone, it had to be Harry doing the carrying. She deffently knew now that she loves Harry with all of her heart and would do anything for him. Poppy led the two students into the ward that was set aside for professors. She waved Harry over to an open bed against the back wall as he held onto Hermione. Instead of a normal hospital bed, it was a queen sized four poster. Harry gently laid Hermione onto the bed as Poppy spoke to him.
"I trust that you and Miss Granger can sleep in the same bed together and not do anything inappropriate?"
She asked questionably as Harry took off Hermione's shoes before taking off his own. Harry helped Hermione remove her tee-shirt and pants leaving her in her bra and panties. He was too tired to care how Hermione's body looked in just her bra and panties as he replied to Poppy's question.
"Madame Pomfrey, as beautiful as Mione looks right now and this is every guys dream to be in a bed with a gorgeous woman like Hermione making love all night. I hate to disappoint you, but I am too tired to do anything but sleep."
He told her as Hermione was fighting off how tired she was, and even then she had to crack a light smile hearing what Harry said to madam Pomfrey. Harry sat Hermione up a bit and helped her take the blood replenishing potion, the pain potion, and the dreamless sleep potion. Harry gently laid Hermione's head on the pillow before stripping off his bloody tee-shirt he was wearing and his pants before he crawled into bed next to Hermione. Poppy handed Harry his potions and quickly drank all four of them before laying down with a sigh. Harry swore that he heard Hermione speak.
"I love you Harry James Potter with all my heart, my beloved…"
She said with a yawn quietly as sleep claimed her for however long she needed it. Harry leaned over and kissed Hermione's forehead before he spoke softly.
"Good night princess."
He said as sleep was claiming him to close his eyes. Poppy nodded with a smile at the two teens as they were out like a light. As she was at the door to the professor's part of the medical ward she glanced back towards Harry and Hermione speaking quietly.
"About time the both of you saw what we all have seen for years… Good luck to you both, and may love always be in your hearts."
She said and then left to go attend to the rest of the injured that was in her infirmary.
Authors Note 2: I hope everyone liked this test chapter using the formatting I have been learning. Please let me know your thoughts so I can make it better for my other stories,