Chapter 55 Training the bond, Harry's talk, Winky's arrival, Hermione's emotions

16th January 1998, Lord Library, Potter Manor

Harry walks into his personal library. He hasn't been here before, but as the girls don't know about the library he will get enough time to process what Gabby's parents told him. This also remembers him of the book Ragnok gave him. He calls for Tarpy and asks for the book Ragnok gave him. Tarpy shows him before Harry thanks him and warns him when dinner is almost ready. Tarpy says he will and Harry thanks him again and say that he can return to what he was doing.

Harry decides to start reading the book especially because of Hedwig, the basilisk inside the eggs and what Hedwig and both Luna say will happen like Fawkes and the dragon will appear. Harry thinks 'I better know more about the bond before that happens and if possible perform it as soon as I can with at least Hedwig.'

Harry makes sure his girls don't hear him as if he will Hermione will be here in seconds and grab the book to read to him even if she will do it to help him. He knows he can order her not to, but he already knows that one look at her is enough for him to not stop her although the scary look may force him to do the same. There are things he needs to decide on his own. If he finds the bond he can explain what needs to be done and then he can talk with the others about what they should do about the eggs and if the bond should make the basilisks listen to him. He hopes Hedwig is right there is a bond that makes them listen but will not force them because when he is magically exhausted or unconscious the Basilisks will manage to break the bond if they fight against an evil or involuntarily bond.

He reads through the book trying to keep it hidden from his girls. He tries to withdraw himself. Although when he was about to disappear from the bond he felt pure agony even the Cruciatus Curse he has been under by Tom himself didn't hurt this much by far. Being under the Cruciatus Curse many times in 15 minutes like Tom did in the graveyard, that pain doesn't even come close to the pain he felt when he was trying to withdraw. He put the book down and started to test how far he could withdraw from the bond until it start to hurt and if his girls notice it if he did. Even more importantly was if they could still read his mind if he withdraw right before it would hurt him.

When he stops withdrawing he hears panicked voices. He asks 'girls what is wrong?'

Hermione responds 'you prat, where were you we could barely feel you and we called you but you didn't respond. We tried to feel you but we couldn't and we tried to get in your mind but we couldn't. We even tried to force ourselves into your mind but that didn't work. Luna tried to slip by but she couldn't as it looked like you used Occlumency but that shouldn't work for us.'

Harry says 'I am sorry girls, I just tried something that seem to work but if I went too far it hurt a bit.'

Luna asks 'please Harry don't do that again. It hurt us quite a lot. It felt like you died.'

Harry asks 'did you all feel it once or more than once?'

Katie says 'we felt the pain once and a little bit of pain a second time. The other times it felt like we lost you though.'

Harry says 'that is good to know.'

Ginny asks 'what did you do Harry?'

Harry decides to tell the truth 'I needed some time alone without any of you reading my thought so I tried to disappear from the bond or maybe better said I tried to withdraw but that hurt a bit. After I looked at how far I could go without feeling pain. I felt it once more but much less barely noticeable. How about we test this? I will withdraw without getting pain but will try to leave my presence in the bond so you won't feel like you lost me and I will not feel like I lost you.'

Astoria almost begged 'please Harry don't. Feeling like we lost you was even more painful that the pain we felt the first time. I promise we will not read your mind if you don't want just like Luna didn't want you to read in on a conversation we had in our mind like now.'

Harry says 'Astoria, think about it as research as we need to learn more about the soulbond as we don't have a book about it or other soulbonded couples to help us if needed. We have help with the Veela bond, but shouldn't we research everything about the bond so we can help our children if they hopefully also get a soulbond and other couples that need help with knowing more about the soulbond and what can and can't be done.'

Astoria and Luna at the same time say 'I don't want to lose you, Harry!'

Hermione says 'Luna, Astoria none of us want to but Harry does have a point about doing this for research. Harry don't manipulate me.'

Harry thought when Hermione support him 'I knew that proposing research would get her on my side.'

Harry says 'I am sorry Hermione. I didn't mean to manipulate you, I just knew I would get you on my side as I am true about researching the bond. Also Luna and Astoria I will not be lost to any of you. I know when it becomes painful why not train until dinner to keep my presence in the bond but still try to feel where I am and try to read my mind either by force or by slipping in without force? If I am afraid of breaking the bond or losing your presence I will stop immediately.'

Reluctantly all agree especially as Harry is still their Lord Husband even if the bond isn't complete. Also while Harry tried to explain why they should the girls feel his magic and his magic feels safe and loving although it is dominant magic. It makes them 'obey' and see it as he does. Even that Harry's magic demands obedience they can still be unhappy about it.

Hermione says 'all right Harry, I understand. Dinner is in a little under an hour and we should research things we can. Especially with the war on the outside every advantage our soulbond can give will help. Also if we must believe Dumbledore and love is the power Tom knows not then the soulbond can very well be the thing that will somehow defend Tom. Even if the soulbond is not what will kill Tom it will certainly help against Tom.'

Harry says 'I never saw it like that Hermione. We will try to talk about it more in the coming days. Now I will start. If I can do it maybe we should try if any of you can do it too maybe even more at the same time. It will also help, as Luna is always right to help, the ….. other girls when they join the bond.'

Harry feels it makes the other girls except Luna feel more accepting of his idea. Luna doesn't say anything but he does feel the love Luna radiate in the bond. Harry feels her love but he isn't sure if the others feel Luna's love too.

Harry says 'alright here I go.'

Harry starts to withdraw. Sometimes before dinner, he comes back to see how they are and promises he would not completely withdraw and will always come back. After the first time he needed to promise the girls he wouldn't do too many times and promised that the more he tried the more his presence stay. He just needs to train it and he will only use it if he needs to until he is trained to leave a big presence while he still withdraws and they can't read his mind or feel where he is.

Harry even said that with enough training he may even withdraw but hear the whispers of their thought so he will always keep an eye on them. Harry thought the girls will be mad about that but they seemed content to be pleased that Harry will still be able to hear them even if he withdraw a bit of the bond. Harry also said it would be helpful during battles as they need to focus on their own fight with their own spells especially if they hear Hermione they can hear so many spells that they lose focus or can't use their own magic.

Harry feels Hermione was embarrassed. Harry told her he loves her, loves her mind, loves her thirst for knowledge and is happy she knows a lot of spells as that means they can also train those. Hermione becomes less embarrassed as she feels Harry being truthful and the love he sends to her. Harry just said that some may get a headache when she thinks a lot and that would be bad during a fight.

Harry says 'not only the headache. What if the bonds are complete so that we can see what others see? What if one of you unknowingly draws another one of the soulbonds in or all of the soulbonds in if they use powerful magic and the others start to see the fight of the one and cannot see their own fight if they even can fight they will see the fight the one that draws them in does. It is also possible that they stay still when they are drawn in. That would be bad.'

All the girls accept even Luna. There was still a little under half an hour left and Harry start to train to withdraw again carefully to not hurt the girls too much as they seem to hurt soon when they feel him reducing his presence. He tries to withdraw as he can while still hearing their voices until it is a whisper in the back of his mind but still understandable.

He continues until he hears Hermione say 'Harry, it is dinner time.'

Harry comes back in full force into the bond that all the girls even Luna moan with pleasure at feeling him again. Astoria and Susan were already in the kitchen and all who are there give them a look that made them both embarrassed. Luna only gives a small moan that sounds more like a gasp while she is in the Hospital wing with her father. Hermione, Ginny and Katie were still in the Heir's bedroom which they are very thankful for as they were talking about Harry's idea to research and train the soulbond. Hermione remembers that Alice and Frank also probably have a soulbond and need to consider asking Alice what she knows about the soulbond if they indeed have a soulbond.

16th January 1998, Hospital wing office, Potter Manor

It is during dinner Harry asked to talk to Andi after dinner right before the girls could ask as they wanted to ask when dessert was being served. Andi agreed as she doesn't is mostly brewing potions they may need when they start duelling to practice and start the real fight against Death Eaters. She is also brewing Veritaserum and the antidote for the chance they need it. It was Remus and Kingsley's idea to also make that for the change they caught Death Eaters.

Andi gestures for Harry to sit on the chair for the desk. She knows Harry is the owner of everything inside the manor including the Hospital (small) wing and that means also the office but she acts as the mediwitch so she would sit behind the desk.

When Harry sits downs Andi asks "what can I do for you, Harry?"

Harry shyly and nervously asks "before I tell can you promise you won't tell anyone?"

Andi says "of course, Harry. As you are a Lord and are of age anything we talk about will be between Mediwitch and the patient and that is confidential. Only if you allow me I can talk to others about it. I can only talk to other fully qualified mediwitches and healers although a healer can be both male or female while a mediwitch can only be a female, of course. If I need a second opinion or you request a second opinion then I can ask other qualified mediwitches or healers. At this time I am the only fully qualified mediwitch inside the manor and I have no intention of getting another qualified mediwitch or healer here. Alice is closest but she never finished her education to become a mediwitch. I am beside a Mediwitch also a healer, one of the few female healers in Britain."

Harry nods and says "I guess that is alright."

Harry takes a deep breath before he says "lately I have these weird thoughts about my wives and before you want to give me the talk you don't need to Remus and Sirius gave it to me and especially Remus was very educational. He acted like he taught a class."

Andi says "that is good. I trust Remus did a good job if you only had Sirius to give you the talk I would have done it again. Please continue."

Harry nods and says "like I said I have these weird thoughts. I don't know how to explain why I have these thoughts and have no intention of doing what my mind comes up with."

Andi says "Harry, you need to explain more or I don't know if I can help you. Maybe it is perfectly normal to have certain thoughts about your wives."

Harry almost screams "it is not."

Andi gently and simply asks "then why don't you tell me what the thoughts are about?"

Harry doesn't want to as he is ashamed about the thoughts although he understands that Andi needs to know more to help him. He is actually afraid that Andi will be disgusted. He finally realizes that the girls really love him but he knows with his thoughts they can be very mad and will be hesitant to complete the bond or think Harry like what he thinks which is not ….. well not completely. That thought shook him to his core. He likes it a bit, but he doesn't know what of his thoughts he likes or at least wouldn't mind doing.

Andi sees that Harry is very ashamed and scared. Andi says "Harry, dear look at me."

Harry looks up. Andi sees the tears and him being very scared in his eyes. Andi gives him a smile that he always liked when he was a baby. She sees that Harry starts to relax a bit and feels safe to say anything he wants.

Andi sees it and asks "Harry, dear could you tell me?"

Harry gives a small nod and says "I guess so. I think it started after the bounds of magic were removed and after Hermione's first night with me alone. I started having thoughts. First, they were 'normal' teenage thoughts about attractive girls but lately, I have more … extreme thoughts."

Andi asks "what kind of extreme thoughts?"

Andi has an idea of what he thought and also has a theory about why Harry has these thoughts. The thought should also be new or very extreme for Harry as he is disturbed and ashamed by them. Andi is an adult witch and even when Ted cheated on her she still had a healthy sex life with Ted. His cheating on her did explain why his sexual appetite wasn't as strong as when he was younger. He said it was because of his age but witches and wizards need to be really old (by muggle standards) for it affects their sexual appetite. She wonders if there are just sexual thoughts or if the sexual thoughts are extreme in Harry's mind.

Harry says "uhhh….. I don't really know how to start."

Andi gently suggests "why don't you start when you started to have those thoughts?"

Harry blushes and says "if you think that helps. The thoughts started in my third year mostly about Hermione, Susan and more than occasionally Katie. In my fourth year, especially after Yule, Ginny also was in those thoughts and dreams and I must say I did notice others like Daphne. In my fif…"

Andi says "Harry what I meant is after your first night with Hermione unless their earlier thoughts were important for what is troubling you. Although I think some girls are happy to hear they had your attention earlier than they thought. I do wonder when you think about Luna as the last of your Ladies Potter."

Harry blushes and says "Luna was around the beginning of December of my fifth year I felt things for her and soon she also was in those thoughts and dreams, but then I got a relationship kind of what crashed and burn around on Valentine's day. And no, it doesn't really compare to what is like you said troubling me."

Andi says "alright. It is good to know that you already had thoughts and dreams about girls and I think they were sexual?"

Harry nods and says "yes, and they became more explicit after Moony and Padfoot gave me the talk although I didn't need it. However, they wouldn't let me leave the room without doing that."

Andi says "I think it was mostly Sirius's fault for being explicit thoughts and dreams after that. Also, Sirius would probably make quite a lot of puns and fun of you, himself, Remus, your father and some random situations. I wonder how he felt as he teased your father for giving you the talk when you were old enough and that he would not have to do it."

Harry says "you are right on all accounts."

Andi says "now your problem."

Harry says "fine. Last time I have these thoughts that kind of drove me to be intimate with my wives and complete the bond. Although completing the bond is the last thing on my mind at the moment and it drives me to have sex, not make love with my wives but just ... well sex. In my mind, the thoughts show that I don't even care if they like it or not. I don't really hurt them but I will force them what may hurt them if they don't want it. Also, it is only about my pleasure not there's and they should just … take it as I want it, they have no say in the matter. There were even some small thoughts about tying them up. Even some of them pleading with me with tears in their eyes or cry to stop but it doesn't stop me in those thoughts."

Andi says "ah I see, well I cannot help you with that."

Harry almost scream "but you said you could help me. Luna said you could help me."

Andi says sternly "I cannot help you Harry, but I can explain where these thoughts may come from or why you have them. Also thinking like that is indeed extreme but as you haven't acted on them and obviously don't like it you don't have to worry. Is there anything you do like about those thoughts? Be honest Harry."

Harry gives a small nod. He says "yes, I think so but I don't know what. Maybe it isn't even like but I wouldn't mind doing that. However, like I said I don't know what but I am certain I do not want to make my wives cry or hurt them in any way."

Andi says "I wouldn't think you would like to hurt your wives or make them cry. I think I should have told you something before."

Harry says "Luna did mention a couple of days ago there was something that you needed to tell me."

Andi nods and says "she is right. What I need to tell you is partly the reason why I think you have these thoughts, Harry."

"Let's first start that I had a similar talk with the girls as I think they needed to know. I was planning to tell you when I thought it was needed as I knew it should. I think this is the time when your thoughts show that you start to feel it. I think you may unintentionally suppress it as you are clearly disturbed and able to control yourself. Although it could also be that your magic is not fully unbound and the potion suppresses it."

Harry asks "control me? Do you mean I would act as what I thought if I couldn't? You mean I will lose control and suppress what, Andi?

Andi gently says "yes Harry control yourself. You will lose control at some point but as you said twice already you don't want to hurt your wives or make them cry so I don't think it will be as bad as you think. Will you let me explain my theory?"

Harry nods but Andi sees Harry is clearly afraid. She is also sure if Harry stays afraid he will not allow his wives in his bed even if it too only to sleep and she will have at least six angry witches in her hospital wing and probably one angry Veela although not mature yet.

Andi says "Harry, did you ever wonder why your parents had you quite early in their life and that most parents of your year have young parents like Daphne and Astoria, Susan's Aunt wasn't that old, you have seen Alice and Frank, Luna's father looks older than he really is and I can go on."

Harry says "I didn't think about but why didn't you say Hermione's parents?"

Andi says "ah you noticed that. Well, what I am going to tell you is about wizards and while Hermione's parents are great people there are muggles so what I am going to tell you is Dan doesn't have that."

Harry asks "is that also the reason why Ginny has some many brothers?"

Andi says "not really. Arthur is surely a powerful wizard not like you as you are more powerful but I think this was more Molly's determination to get a daughter."

Harry says "I am not that powerful I am sure Mr. Weasley is much stronger."

Andi says "Harry, your magic was bound and one of the bounds was placed by your mother which is completely normal for powerful children. There are loads of magical children that didn't have the bound. Your mother's bound should have been disappeared or removed when you enter Hogwarts but Dumbledore corrupted the bond to not disappear and certainly didn't remove it. I even think he made the bound block more of your magic than that bound should normally do."

Harry says "I believe you Andi but I think you are overreacting."

Andi rolls her eyes and says "I do not Harry. I was there when your mother cast it for the chance you got hurt. I never cast it on Nymphadora as she has magical ability as part of her and it would severely hurt if not kill her that is also the reason I was there when Lily cast it for the change you had a magical ability that still needed to manifest itself and would hurt you if your magic was bound."

"We are digressing. Let's start again. Powerful wizards like you Harry, as has your father and to relate to one of your years according to Hermione Neville will have too, who are the last of their line or the only Heir in Neville's case although you both are Lords have the duty to continue their House. Yes, you have houses while Neville has only House Longbottom and even that Frank and Alice back have no effect. Neville could also have more houses when he does a heritage test at Gringotts or like you from his wife or wives."

"Magic has acted to make sure the duty will be carried out. What I told you wives is what is commonly known as the Urge. The Urge is magic that compels the powerful wizard, from a magical house that is in danger of dying out to impregnate girls. Fortunately, especially for girls and for the Heir or Lord that is targeted by girls only for their fame and money the Urge will only appear if the wizard has found the love of his life or in your case loves of your life. Let me clear that I don't believe that men and women have one love of their life it just happens that most of the time you don't meet more than one at a time and are fully committed when you meet the others."

"Anyway, I am digressing again. What I want to focus on is the Urge. I already told you wives and the other girls. Also, the mothers including Emma even though she is a muggle. You know I don't dislike muggles or worse. I just say including Emma as she is the only muggle mother who is here."

Harry nods as he knows despite Ted's action as a muggleborn Andi doesn't hate muggles or muggleborns. She does hate that muggles could get a much easier divorce than witches and wizards can, especially regarding the woman and house's reputation which influence muggleborns including Ted. She is happy for Harry that he is soulbonded to muggleborns and they surely seem to love him with the soulbond as evidence which also means that they will never divorce because of their real love. Also if they divorce it will certainly hurt or even kill them although the witch would probably die while Harry severely hurt and still has his other wives to keep him alive.

Andi continues "the Urge is not dangerous …. usually but because your magic was bound and one of your loves you had a relationship with and you lived practically with another love for six months the change is that when the Urge becomes unbearably to resist the girl or girls you are with that night will have a hard time to satisfy you and the Urge."

"The Urge will be satisfied when you impregnate your wives, however, I didn't tell you wives but the intention from your wives, if they want to get pregnant but want to wait a bit, can satisfy the Urge if you are sexually satisfied. Your girls must be true to their intention or the Urge will forcible make them pregnant if needed."

"Also the Urge can make you act dominant to make the girls submit to you. I also told them that so there is a change when the time is there the girls will act submissive or are submissive. I am almost sure that sometimes you may need to show your dominance as they don't act or want to be submissive or they want you to show your dominance. Witches want a wizard with a lot of power as the witches feel wizards with a lot of power and are attracted to displays of power and being dominant in bed is one of the displays of power."

"Not every witch like the dominance in bed and want more of a display of power in magic by casting or similar. However, the dominance because of the Urge is also magic and those that want to see a display of power in magic can see the Urge as the powerful magic that attracts them. Harry, even if they act submissive because you get the Urge doesn't mean that they will always be submissive not even always submissive in the bedroom."

Andi decides to not tell Harry she sees quite a couple of girls had blushes of arousal when she told them about Harry acting and being dominant. She also sees that quite a couple of the girls can't wait for Harry to be dominant and want to submit although a few may be because of Neville. She wonders about the more outspoken girls like Hermione and Daphne and how they will act, be or want to be. She is sure that Hermione will become head wife but that doesn't mean she will not act or be submissive towards Harry although if it is because of the Urge or because it arouses her to see a dominant Harry she doesn't know.

"Now my theory Harry is simple. I think that you have a dominant nature in the bedroom and that slowly the Urge starts to affect you. The drive from the Urge together with your dominant nature is what brings these thoughts. It is possible that as you need to wait the Urge drives the thought of raping your wives because that is what is hurting your wives and making them cry pleading you to stop but you don't."

"It also means that tying them up is also from the Urge although there are some witches and also wizards that like that sort of thing. I think there is a chance at least one of your current soulbonded wives has an interest in that or at least thinks about it and you managed to see that when you had these thoughts or dreams."

"If the Urge becomes too much and you think you lose control you can talk to me, Harry. I think when the Urge comes into play and it is satisfied you will don't have these thoughts of raping your wives. You may still have the thoughts of you being dominant and may even have the thoughts of being rough with one of your wives to establish dominance. These thoughts are completely fine especially if you have the dominant nature as the girl in your thoughts may like you establish dominance over her and 'forcible' make her submit."

Harry asks almost like a small child "are you sure about your theory?"

Andi decides to be honest and says "honestly Harry no as you are a special case. However, when I was training to become a mediwitch and the first years after I completed the education to become a mediwitch I read about the Urge and while I don't know everything I know quite a bit. I don't know everything as some books that are in your library here I can't open. Also, Ted didn't have the Urge as he was a muggleborn and as I was disowned while also not from the main line that had Sirius the magic of the Urge didn't affect me and that is not to mention that it only affect wizards to that extent."

Andi sees that Harry is still anxious. She decides to lighten the mood by saying "as I said this is only for powerful wizards. Many pureblood Houses have only one Heir like the Malfoys. I can assure you that the younger Malfoy will never have the Urge as I am almost sure that he doesn't have enough power to start the Urge and the chance that he will really love a woman according to Cissy is almost basically zero just like Lucius Malfoy as he tuned into his father's son if not worse."

Harry asks "why did Sirius has a brother then and is that also the reason my father didn't have a brother or sister?"

Andi says "I don't know for certain but I think Sirius had a brother to marry at least one of them to another member of House Black maybe even to Cissy as the youngest daughter of the oldest sister of Sirius's father, who was also the first child of Sirius grandfather, although it was probably his mother's idea as they were first cousins. She really believed the pureblood ideology as she heavily favoured Regulus from birth she probably hoped he would follow in her and his father's footsteps by marrying a cousin or something."

"From you father, I do know. Your grandparents loved to have more children but it took a very long before James was born. Your grandmother did have miscarriages before James and it is a wonder that she gave birth to James, survived and James was healthy not to mention magical and even powerful."

Andi asks after almost 15 minutes "do you need some time to process this?"

Harry nods. Harry stands up but before he can leave the Hospital wing Andi gives him a big motherly hug and says "if you ever need to talk even just to ease your mind you can always talk to me."

Harry gives her a big hug back and says "thank you, Andi. I will not forget it, no matter what happens if I need to talk to someone you will be one of the first ones on my list."

Harry asks "Andi, I have one more point I think I need to ask."

Andi looks surprised and asks "what do you need to know, Harry?"

Harry sits back and says "with everything that happened I missed some of the nourishment potions that I need to take. I took them but not during breakfast or took them but didn't have breakfast. Or I took it after a big lunch if I missed breakfast. I wonder if you may know how much longer I need to take it as according to the Goblin Healers I should be done in 5 days. We have a potion to last until the end of the month."

Andi says "I had the same idea but wanted to wait until the 19th or 20th of January before bringing it up and examining you. I think I can do it now. I think 2 bonds are left?"

Harry says "according to Luna it is, why? Does it matter?"

Andi says "it does, Harry. The nourishment potion works on food but will use magic to improve the nourishment. Now remove your shirt so I can examine you."

Harry sighs and removes his shirt. He wanted to refuse but within a second Harry know he doesn't need to as Andi has already seen the scars.

Andi starts waving her wand and starts to nod although Harry doesn't ask her anything.

After almost 5 minutes Andi says "yes, you need to take the potions a bit longer but not that long. I should be about a week longer should be alright. I think if one bound break in the coming 5 days then I am almost completely sure not later than the 28th of January you would be done with the potion."

Harry asks "are you sure?"

Andi says "yes, Harry and to be sure I can examine you on the 21st of January and again on the 28th of January if my opinion doesn't change and the examination doesn't show any difference on the 21st of January. If you don't feel well or something is feeling wrong please come here immediately or ask one of your wives or elves to get me if you don't think you can get to me."

Harry nods and says "I will Andi."

Andi walks to Harry and pulls him up before hugging him. Andi gives a smile before leading him out of the office and walking with him through the Hospital wing to the door of the Hospital wing. Andi needs to check her patients anyway and collect Cissy, Bella and Delphini who were behind the screen closest to the office although there was no patient there.

16th January 1998, Grangers bedroom, Potter Manor

Dan and Emma sit on the chairs in their room. Emma asks "have you thought about the lockets, Dan?"

Dan nods and says "I did, Em. I would love to have a longer lifespan as it would mean we would be there for Hermione longer and we can be a part of this family despite being muggles."

Emma nods and says "I do too and to be honest being protected from most illnesses especially those with a potentially lethal outcome isn't a downside either."

Dan nods and says "yes and according to Hermione's theory we should also be protected from magical illnesses with potentially lethal outcomes."

Emma nods and says "well there should be no downside for us. I say we tell Hermione tomorrow we will wear the locket as long as it will not hurt Hermione and Harry or can be bad for them in any way."

Dan nods before he says "I agree, maybe when they give a little bit of their blood and we wear the locket we can ask Andi to make sure we all four are alright or maybe ask her opinion before we do it. As a Healer, she should probably know more or has at least an idea of what can happen with the locket. Maybe she can even support Hermione's way of thinking or disagree with Hermione and give her own idea."

Emma says "I think that is a good idea. So we go to Andi first maybe even with Harry and Hermione and if she thinks it should not bring problems to them or us we will use the locket."

Dan nods before he says "I think that is a plan. We should at least wait until tomorrow as Harry wanted to talk with Andi then also the girls wanted."

Emma smiles and says "you are right. Why don't we enjoy this evening together? We didn't have much time the last week with everything that has been going on."

Dan nods and Emma walks over to Dan before crawling onto Dan's lap who has been sitting on a loveseat on his own as they needed to face each other for this important talk.

16th January 1998, Living Room, Potter Manor

Hermione sits in the living room alone for a difference. Normally she would sit in the library reading, studying and working on Harry's request of finding spells that aren't taught in Hogwarts but will help fight Death Eaters with the other girls and sometimes adults. She had found quite a few spells and it seems Harry also knows a couple he already taught himself in his sixth year.

Hermione has been thinking about Winky for a lot the last time. In her sixth year, Winky was already weak. A part of her wants to call her or asked Dobby or Kreacher to find her, but another part of her is afraid that it is too late and Winky already perished or is beyond help. She knows she can ask Luna if she knows something by seeing but that is the same to ask Dobby and Kreacher. It may even be worse as Luna may know what will happen even if Winky still lives. Dobby and Kreacher need to go to Winky to see what happened while they were here or searching for Leanne, Luna didn't need that. Hermione however doesn't know if Luna can force seeing things or if they just happen at random times.

It takes almost 15 minutes before she can't bear not knowing and if Winky still lives every second may be crucial. She doesn't want Winky to die. She says "Dobby, Kreacher."

Within a second both elves pop in while bowing what they can do for Hermione.

Hermione looks at them and says "I need to know. What happened to Winky and is she still alive?"

Dobby says "Dobby doesn't know. Dobby hasn't been in Hogwarts since Master Harry and Ladies Potter went to Manor Black and Potter Manor after."

Kreacher says "Kreacher wasn't long in Hogwarts after Mistress Black stayed in Black Manor with misses."

Hermione is very anxious. She tries to ask in a normal voice "what do you both know about Winky?"

Kreacher bows and says "Kreacher is sorry Mistress Hermione. Kreacher has seen elf Winky wasting away."

Hermione asks shocked "is she dead?"

Kreacher says "Kreacher doesn't know."

Hermione asks "Dobby?"

Hermione sees that Dobby knows more. Dobby doesn't want to disobey Harry's wife and best friend, his mistress.

Dobby says "the last time Dobby saw Winky, Winky was barely holding on, the magic of Hogwarts was keeping Winky alive."

Hermione asks "do you think the magic of Hogwarts managed to still sustain Winky until now?"

Dobby thinks a minute before he says "Dobby thinks so."

Hermione says "that's all I need to know. Dobby, you and Kreacher go to Hogwarts and find Winky. Bring her here immediately even if she already died, we can at least give her a proper burial. Make sure you aren't being caught. If you think they are trying to capture you get out of there immediately with or without Winky."

Dobby and Kreacher say "as Lady Hermione wants" before they pop out.

Hermione hears "that's it Hermione, be nice but firm."

Hermione looks at the voice and sees Dorea and some of the previous Lady Potters. They all have big smiles on their face.

Dorea looks at Iolanthe and says "you are right, Iolanthe. Hermione is already a great Lady Potter even if they aren't completely married yet."

Iolanthe looks at Euphemia and says "granddaughter, did you say she finally called you mother? I should be her great-grandmother, she should at least call me that."

Euphemia says "yes grandmother, but I think you must allow her and then if she likes it she would call you that."

Before they can continue one pop is heard and before Hermione stands Tolly. Tolly bows when she says "Lady Hermione, Lady Luna asked Tolly to ask if Lady Hermione can come with the other Ladies Potter to Miss Andi as Lady Luna saw Master Harry leave the hospital wing."

Hermione says "alright Tolly. Tell Luna that I will come shortly but I am waiting for Kreacher and Dobby to bring Winky here."

Tolly nods and says "Lady Luna told Tolly Lady Hermione will say that. Lady Luna said that Lady Luna, Lady Ginny, Lady Katie, Lady Susan and Lady Stori wait in the library on the first floor at Lady Hermione's table. Lady Luna asked Tolly to tell Lady Hermione that they will also look for spells for Master Harry to teach the Ladies and Misses."

Hermione smiles and says "thank you for letting me know Tolly."

Tolly pops out and Hermione hopes Kreacher and Dobby come back soon with an alive Winky.

Hermione thinks to Luna 'Luna, you could have told me like this. You didn't need to ask Tolly or any other elf.'

Luna says 'I know Hermione. But you were very worried and the Nargles told me this was better to let you know. Also, the elves like it very much if we ask anything of them that would please us. Also, Tolly wasn't busy as she was helping Tarby with the library. However, Tarby looked more annoyed than happy that Tolly helped. Also everything Tolly wanted to do Tarby told her sternly he could do himself.'

Hermione asks 'can anyone of you find something to do for Tolly?'

She hears multiple yes in her mind. Hermione decides not to ask and as long as Tolly is happy it is all she cares about.

Hermione block the other girls. After a couple of minutes when Hermione says "Tolney."

Tolney appears before Hermione and asks what she can do for Hermione.

Hermione says "Tolney, I need you to stay here as I asked Dobby and Kreacher to get an unbounded elf here that was released against her will and the last time she was slowly wasting away. She stayed at Hogwarts and if she is still alive she needs healing. I don't know if you can Tolney but we don't have anyone else unless Andi also can heal elves. I was wondering if you can bring an elf yourself."

Tolney nods and says "Tolney can Lady Hermione. Tolney doesn't know if Miss Andi knows. Lady Lily was a mediwitch but didn't know how to heal House-elves. House elves have also their own magic to be healed."

Hermione says "I understand Tolney but the is a big chance this elf has barely any magic left if she still lives. The last time I saw her she was already in bad shape."

Tolney looks with her big eyes and says "if the elf is not weakened enough Master Harry should be able to save the house-elf if he bounds with the house-elf. If the elf is too weakened Master Harry's magic may kill the elf from the amount the elf suddenly gets. Tolney, Tarpy, Tolly, Dissey, Wissy, Mipsy and Tarby passed out because of Master Harry's magic including the magic of the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter. Kreacher also passed out from Master Harry's magic when Master Harry rebound Kreacher for the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black."

Hermione asks "is there a way to save her if she still lives?"

Tolney says "Tolney thinks if witch or wizard with less power than Master Harry may bound her. If a witch or wizard can give the elf magic strong enough to bond the elf. The witch or wizard that gives magic to the elf is the only one that can bind the elf when the elf is strong enough to be bound without dying."

Hermione asks "can't Harry do that?"

Tolney says "Master Harry can but Tolney, Tarpy, Tolly, Dissey, Wissy, Mipsy, Tarby, Dobby and Kreacher feel that Master Harry can't control all Master Harry's magic, yet. Tolney is afraid Master Harry will give too much to the elf to save her which would kill the elf."

Hermione asks surprised "what do you mean Tolney? Harry does seem to have a lot of control over his magic. Or is it because he still has bounds on his magic?"

Tolney says "Tolney doesn't know. Master Harry's magic is pouring out of Master Harry at all times. Master Harry isn't in danger as Master Harry's magic replenishes as soon as it pours out of Master Harry. Witches and wizards need time to control their own witches and wizards' magic. If Master Harry seems in control Master Harry didn't use all Master Harry's power Tolney thinks."

Hermione asks "you think Harry is holding back some of his power to be able to control his magic?"

Tolney nods. She says "Tolney shouldn't talk badly of Master Harry."

Tolney looks with tears in Hermione's eyes and asks "Tolney is sorry to speak badly of Master Harry. Should Tolney punish herself?"

Hermione immediately says "no Tolney you are not going to punish yourself."

Tolney looks afraid of what Hermione notice and immediately says "neither would I punish you as none of the other Ladies Potter of Harry. We will not punish you and you didn't speak badly of Harry, Tolney. If anything I am happy you said what you think. Do you know how much Harry uses his magic to keep control?"

Tolney shakes her head as much as she can being happy she isn't punished. She says "Tolney doesn't know and don't think other elves know. Tolney thinks half or maybe three-quarters of Master Harry's complete power at this point. Tolney thinks Master Harry would adjust and control all in time. However, if more bounds break it will take more time for Master Harry to adjust and control Master Harry's magic in time. If Master Harry can use more magic after the bounds are done Master Harry will use less of Master Harry's magic to control it unless the bounds also give Master Harry more control."

Hermione wonders what Harry's real power is if he doesn't use all his power and wonders if he has more control than before the bounds broke. She may need to ask Kingsley as he is an experienced Auror maybe know everything about control of someone owns magic. She would ask Tonks but as she is pregnant, young and doesn't know if talking about Harry not using his full power may worry her. It can lead to panic or worry which would mean high blood pressure or other things and that can be bad for the baby.

She however cannot continue a delightful shiver than went across her spine from her brain to her pussy and the other way. She loves Harry but can't deny Harry being magical and very powerful even as he apparently holds back makes him more desirable and if possible make her love him even more as being magical and being powerful attracts witches. Andi didn't say it with that many words but she is sure Andi implied it. She wonders if Harry being powerful did affect the witch inside her and also if Harry's magic affected the others that are interested in Harry. She is almost completely sure Gabby's Veela likes Harry for a big part of his powerful magic what Gabby feels and she likes him too which makes Harry Gabby's mate.

Hermione decides that it doesn't matter much as all see Harry as Harry, not the boy who lived or the chosen one… well he is their chosen one who they love. Hermione can't help but giggle at her own thought.

Hermione waits and hopes Dobby and Kreacher return soon. They are almost 20 minutes away. She hopes they aren't captured or that this means Winky is dead. She wonders if she should call for them as that should free them if they are captured. Kreacher was very hurt when Regulus called for him all those years ago while he was very hurt so if she calls them hurt or captured they should be able to escape and return here.

At the 22-minute mark, two pops are heard. Hermione sees Dobby holding onto Winky while Kreacher is trying to keep another elf from attacking him and Dobby.

Hermione asks "what is going on here?"

Dobby says "Lady Hermione we found Winky being taken care of by Smeble. Smeble didn't want to let Dobby and Kreacher leave with Winky. Dobby and Kreacher tried to tell Smeble Dobby and Kreacher that Dobby and Kreacher got Winky to their mistress. Smeble still refused Dobby and Kreacher fought against Smeble to get to Winky. Master Harry's magic made Dobby and Kreacher win easy but Smeble kept resisting."

Hermione looks at Smeble and asks "Smeble, why did you take care of Winky?"

Smeble stops trying to get to Winky and looks at Hermione. He says "it is bad Miss Grangey."

Kreacher sends him to the ground and screams "HOW DARE YOU, DISRESPECT MISTRESS."

Kreacher looks murderous. Hermione orders Kreacher to not attack him although thanks Kreacher for defending her. She asks Smeble why he called her that.

Smeble has tears in his eyes and says "Miss Grangey freed Smeble. Smeble doesn't want to be free. Witches and wizards in Hogwarts are Masters and Mistresses although cannot order elves around as elves are bound to the castle. Smeble grabbing knitting socks in Gryffindor tower freed Smeble."

Hermione asks "couldn't Dumbledore as headmaster or Professor rebound you to Hogwarts?"

Smeble started crying when he said "Smeble was scared and humiliated by being freed. Professor Dumbledore bounded elves to Professor Dumbledore. Smeble didn't want to be bound to Professor Dumbledore. Professor Dumbledore didn't allow other Professor to bound elves."

Hermione says "Smeble, I am sorry for freeing you. If you want we can bind you to a House and if you want to stay with Winky I am sure we can bind you to the same house."

Hermione turns to Tolney and says "Tolney please examine Winky and Smeble. Dobby and Kreacher go with Tolney and help her."

She whispers to Dobby and Kreacher to keep an eye on Smeble and don't let him leave and prevent him to attack anyone. Dobby and Kreacher leave while both grabbing Smeble's arms.

Hermione says "Tolney please let me know how Winky is when you know and if she can be bonded to Harry and his houses."

Tolney nods and says "Tolney think Winky can, Mistress Hermione. Winky looks better than Tolney expects. Hogwarts great power and maybe Smeble taking care of Winky made her look better."

Winky looks up and says "no, no not bad Miss Grangey. Winky wants family not more freedom."

Tolney grabs Winky and pops out.

Hermione thinks to herself that she was really stupid even though Winky looks better than expected you could hear the real pain and despair in her voice almost like a dementor being very close. She now understands to not free elves but makes them be treated better. She knows not everyone can afford how House Potter treats their elves but on the other side how Dobby was treated by the Malfoys should not happen. There should be a middle ground that is acceptable for the Houses and let the elves not be punished physically especially as Dobby's physical punishment was very bad.

She stands up to go to the library. They will talk to Andi as she needs to know why she gets mad easy.

16th January 1998, Hospital wing, Potter Manor

Hermione and the other girls walk in as she went to the library to get them. When they walk in they don't see Andi so she should be in the office. Luna takes a quick look at her father who seems loads better as are Mr. Ollivander and Mr. Fortescue. Kingsley has already left the morning after Leanne and later the same day Fleur and Bill. Remus because being a werewolf left the same day as Leanne as the full moon was that night which is also the reason he healed soon. Leanne is still in the hospital wing as she is still afraid and sometimes wakes up screaming. Physically she is healed mentally it will take time.

Hermione walks to the office. The knocks on the door and hears after a couple of seconds enter.

16th January 1998, Hospital wing office, Potter Manor

Hermione and the other girls enter and see that Andi, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Delphini are in the office. Andi has apparently made a small sitting room as none of them sits at the desk but on chairs around the fireplace.

Luna says "Andi, we needed to talk to you about a problem Hermione has."

Andi stands up and says "Hermione go lie on a bed and I will be on you shortly."

Hermione says "I am not hurt Andi. It is more feelings that I have to are new."

Andi says "do you mind the others hearing or do you want to talk privately?"

Harry shakes her head and says "I don't mind if they don't tell anyone else."

Narcissa, Bellatrix and Delphini shake their head meaning they won't tell anyone.

Andi waves her wand. One two-seat couch, one three-seat couch and one chair appear. Andi says "Hermione take a seat on the chair."

Hermione takes a seat and Andi asks "well Hermione tell me what is wrong?"

Hermione says "I don't really know. It is just that I have been angry lately a lot. I have been angry before and even beyond angry at different people like Ronald and Malfoy. However, lately, most of my anger is directed at Harry. I have never been beyond angry at Harry before and only very occasionally angry at Harry but never for long. Sometimes I am not even angry….. last time was that I scolded Harry for thinking about Astoria sexually."

Astoria blushes heavily when Hermione said that.

Hermione doesn't notice and continues "I scolded Harry in his mind. I sounded angry maybe I was a bit before I knew I was wrong. Sometimes Harry is just doing something and I suddenly feel angry at him. Besides Astoria, we were just talking to Harry and I got angry although that may be because of my monthly."

"I didn't tell the girls before but sometimes I feel the exact opposite fortunately that is only about Harry. Sure. I love Harry very much but it isn't just love it is more like love and lust and I want to….. for lack of better words want him and jump him to have my way with him. I never thought of Harry about that although I will not lie and I would want to do that when he is ready. I never wanted to show much affection in public before now I start to don't care much if I and Harry snog where others can see it."

"But I am angrier at Harry without reason than being affectionate with Harry like snogging in public which I never thought I wouldn't mind doing. Sure I had thought about snogging Harry I will not lie, but it was always in private. Harry doesn't deserve I am angry at him without good reason and like I said I have never been that angry at Harry before and I have never been beyond angry at Harry, but now it happens even when he didn't do anything wrong most of the time not even close to doing anything wrong."

Andi nods and asks "when did it start happening, Hermione?"

Hermione immediately says "after Harry's magic and probably my magic broke through the love potions but it really started since we are here in Potter Manor. I think it intensified after the first night I spend with Harry…. in his bed."

Beside Luna, all the wives blushes although Luna's smile grew. Luna is also the only one to notice Bellatrix and Delphini shocked.

Andi says "let me examine you if you don't mind."

Hermione nods and Andi cast a couple of spells. Hermione, Susan and Astoria notice that Andi cast some spells twice or even three times. Luna while still having a big smile also notice but doesn't show any sign of noticing in opposition to Hermione, Susan and Astoria. Ginny and Katie don't know until Hermione in the bond wonders why Andi did it.

As Andi doesn't say anything Hermione asks "do you know why Andi? Also, why did you cast some spells multiple times?"

Andi says "I thought you noticed that. Well, sometimes it is better to cast the same spells again to make sure the first reading was right as not even magic is flawless or infallible."

"Also I was surprised as your magical core seems to be affected in a good way. It also gives me a theory about why you act as you do. As I said it is just a theory and as I understand the other girls don't am I right?"

All the wives except Hermione say that they are not angry at Harry expect when he went to save Leanne. Even Ginny was mad as she was told by Hermione and Katie while Luna thought it to her. They were mad about what he did although they are happy he saved Leanne with Katie being the happiest of his wives. Still, Fay and Penny were also very happy. Susan was not as happy as Katie but was close as Leanne is a Hufflepuff just like she is and after so many years in Hogwarts in the same house, you get a close relationship with your housemates, especially in House where loyalty and inclusivity for all are what the House stands for.

Hermione sighs before she asks "Andi, what is your theory?"

Andi says "before I tell you there is no way at the moment to know if my theory is right or has ever been disproven as I think this is at least partially because of the soulbond where is not much information about not even in the Potter library where friends know that relatively many soulbonds have appeared over their long history."

"Now, my theory is as your magic is affected that your magic force you to complete the soulbond but you haven't or at least claim you haven't. Your magic seeks to complete the bond and you have been holding back the longest and I don't just mean since Gringotts but even before that. The other girls know they love Harry before you admitted it and know they need to wait on you. It may be a reminder of the love potion as your magic is afraid that it could happen again but when the soulbond is completed according to books in the library love potions should be detected and shouldn't work against soulbonded couple."

Hermione wants to say something but Andi holds her hand up as she isn't done.

Andi says "while that may explain it there is more to it. I think you feel the Urge in Harry and have your own desire to satisfy the Urge. I may also as you care a lot about Harry not that the others aren't but like Harry have a saving people thing you have a save and help Harry as much as you can thing. I don't know if that is why you probably feel Harry's urge, but according to your mother you would like a big family and that is probably the reason as that is also Harry's biggest dream that you may feel his Urge or think you feel it what makes it real."

Hermione looks shocked and says "you think it is the soulbond and some kind of echo from the Urge Harry is slowly feeling and becoming stronger?"

Hermione's eyes narrow and turn around. She almost growls like a lioness "Ginny and Katie, shut up. Astoria don't you start too."

Andi, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Delphini wonder what is going on but that one lasts one minute as Ginny, Katie and Astoria start laughing. Hermione turns around not to face them and makes the Blacks except Astoria see Hermione's face red from embarrassment.

After a couple of minutes, the laughter dies down. Hermione says "I hate you."

Ginny, Katie and Astoria give Hermione a big group hug as Ginny says "we love you too Hermione."

Hermione didn't hug back until Luna and Susan joined the group hug and while she still didn't like Ginny, Katie and Astoria about what she had according to Andi she can't feel but be happy that she finally has the sisters she always wanted.

It takes almost 15 minutes before the group hug stops and Hermione says "thank you, Andi."

Andi says "it is no problem, Hermione. If you wonder why others didn't have it or you never see it before is that most wizards and witches that start a soulbond finish it the very same night or at least very soon. I think there has never been a soulbond that managed to hold off on completing the bond for a whole week. That all of you managed over two weeks is remarkable also I think it also helps that Harry doesn't feel the Urge yet as some books say that the soulbond will also have the Urge accompany it but not the other way around. It is not certain as soulbond has never been researched and is mostly private information as it connects the souls what can be dangerous is if one dies the other will soon follow although in this case, I think the other souls will keep each other life if one dies."

Luna says "don't tell Harry we can survive if he dies as he would become more of a Gryffindor, reckless and save others without caring what happens to him. Also, the Nargles tell me that we would be incapacitated for quite some time if Harry dies, but we will live a very sad and depressing life if that happens and we all will lose the will to live if we aren't pregnant at the moment Harry dies."

Susan asks "will that happen, Luna?"

Luna says "not if we work together and Andi does not tell him about that fact."

Andi says "I will not say anything but if he orders me, Narcissa, Bellatrix, Delphini and even Astoria to tell him if he wants to know this we cannot refuse."

Luna says "we know Andi. He can also order us to tell him, but if all his current and future wives are together I think we can stop Harry from doing something stupid that could get him killed. We as his wives have of course different ways to prevent Harry from doing something like that and if something is stupidly dangerous we can at least make Harry think or withhold certain things from him. And what was it … sleep on the couch for weeks if not months to come."

Luna looks as Susan, Ginny and Astoria say "you cannot take Harry from the couch to your bed if that ever happens. No, Katie, that doesn't mean you can join him on the couch after you enlarge it if needed."

Ginny says "the same goes for you, Luna."

Luna's smile drops and says "oh, poo you saw that in my mind."

Ginny nods as does Susan, Astoria, Katie and even Hermione.

Hermione says "anyway, thank you Andi it did ease my mind a bit. Does this means that when I and Harry complete the bond this anger I have at Harry will be gone?"

Andi thinks and says "I think it does although you may feel the Urge until you are pregnant or one of the others is as I think the Urge will be weaker if one of his wives is pregnant although the Urge will not be gone until the magic of the Urge and the House is satisfied as I already explained. Of course, when Harry does something stupid you can still be angry and I don't know if you will be less affectionate with Harry in public. It may not be comfortable for anyone but if you don't mind too much why would you stop?"

Hermione says "I don't know. I like Harry and me being close and affectionate but I am always afraid my parents walk in or we lose our minds and get caught doing something I don't want anyone else but Harry and I guess my sister-wives to see. I think I need to think about it. Anyway, thank you Andi like I said it eased my mind a bit."

Andi says "no problem Hermione. And I any of you ever need to talk even if it is not about health issues or Harry you can always come here and talk to me although I am sure Cissy, Bella and Delphini would also help. If you want to talk about Harry we will also listen to help you or if you just need to ease your mind."

Hermione nods and leaves followed by the other wives.

Let's end here for now. I know it took quite a long time and I apologize but I have been very busy and my laptop is having some problems that don't make me able to write all the time.

In the next chapter, we will see Hermione's parents talk with Harry, Hermione and Andi and Alice. The first training session of the renewed DA and a new name. !***If you have an idea for the new name review or PM me.***!

Mr. Ollivanders supplies will be gathered and maybe more if words allow it

A shout out to Anubis the God King for giving me the name Smeble for the new house-elf.

Please read and review. PMs are appreciated.