This year was not going well for Harry. First Cedric, then Sirius, and now the Dursleys are dead. Harry couldn't take anymore and collapsed. The last thing he remembered before he blacked out was Sarah hugging Harry and crying also. Sikandar got Harry's stuff out of the car and set Hedwig free and sent a note to both Hermione and the Weasleys on what had happened and that they should meet at Hogwarts as soon as possible. After sending Hedwig on her way, Sikandar shrunk Harry's trunk and came back to Harry and Sarah.
"I think I am going to have to apperate him to Hogwarts while you bring Bella with you," said Sikandar.
They nodded and Sikandar was the first to apperate with Harry and his things. Sarah and Ms. Figg apperated next leaving the Auror's to clean up. When they got to Hogwarts, Sikandar and Albus had taken Harry to the infirmary and were waiting for everyone to arrive. Sikandar had gone and gotten Amanda from Brenham, where she was attending and brought her to the school.
Hermione had gone to the Weasleys since that was the only way she would be able to floo to Hogwarts since her fireplace was only hooked up to their house. When she got to the Weasleys, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley was getting Virginia ready to go somewhere. When they saw Hermione they openly greeted her.
"Hello dear. Hang on a minute and we will all go to Hogwarts. It seems that Harry has gotten into a spot of trouble before getting home today. Arthur said his uncle and aunt's house were destroyed in a death eater attack and that the Dark Mark was floating above it. Some how the attack was foiled but the details were sketchy at best," informed Mrs. Weasley.
Hermione nodded and added more to her story, "Mrs. Weasley, its worse. From the letter I got from my real parents, Harry was the one that fought the death eaters off. And also before they could get rid of them all, the death eaters had killed Harry's relatives. Sirius was also killed. Right now the only family Harry has is Albus and his two sisters."
Mrs. Weasley hadn't read the whole story and thought that maybe Arthur was holding a lot of information just to keep them from screaming.
Virginia packed her stuff and they were all ready to floo to Hogwarts. Hermione and Virginia went first then Molly and Arthur came last.
They exited the fireplace in the infirmary since Professor Dumbledor had it set for the only one to let anyone in at that time so they knew where they were coming out of. When Hermione saw Harry on the bed she rushed to him losing what was left of her control over her emotions.
"Oh Harry, I am so sorry about Sirius and the Dursleys. I am so happy that you are alive still. I don't know what I would do if I lost you. Virginia and Amanda are here Harry. We all are here."
Harry was coming out of his daze at the time when he started hearing Hermione crying on his chest and he looked down and stroked her hair.
Hermione felt him moving and looked up and hugged him. "Harry, you are awake!?! I am so sorry about Sirius and the Dursleys."
Harry gasped out, "Hermione, I need to breathe sweetie."
Hermione blushed and loosen her grip enough to let him breath but to not let him go.
Harry, now being able to breathe sighed and spoke, "Even though I hated the way the Dursleys treated me and all they were still my only living relatives besides my sisters. As far as Sirius was concerned, I don't know how to react. He told me not to worry about him and that he knew the dangers and all. From what I remembered, Sirius is a fully trained Auror and if they killed him then he died fighting. Anyway, your parents have been so kind to me and have said that they would be my new guardians from now on."
Hermione looked really happy at hearing this. "They told me that when we turned 15 we would be together again and that we would for the time being live at your castle, the Potter Castle."
Sikandar remembered what they were going to come and talk to Albus about but Albus had already figured it out.
Albus came around and said, "Why don't you all go there now. There is one other person that will be joining you there. Sikandar and Sarah are also her god parents. Her family was killed this morning before the train left. That was why she was really breaking down crying at breakfast before leaving. Professor Flitwick has gone with her to retrieve her belongings from what is left of her house. She is Godric and Rowena's Heir. The five of you including Sikandar are the Heirs of Hogwarts and Merlin. This was one of the reasons why we did the charms on you when Harry's parents were killed."
Harry finally put the clues together, "Professor, this wouldn't be Cho Chang would it. She is the only one in Ravenclaw really crying."
Albus nodded yes, "Very bright Harry. Now there are a few other things I want to discuss with you and Cho before you go home. When she comes we can talk. Now get some rest everyone you all need it. I have a few rooms setup in the teachers wing since Sikandar and Sarah are going to be teaching next year and so everyone except Harry are welcome to stay there. Unfortunately, Harry you used up a lot of you strength in the fight today and god forbid that Mme Pomphrey sees you leave the wing. Anyway I suggest you get some sleep tonight here and then you can join the rest of your family in the morning."
Harry realized that if Professor Dumbledor suggests he stay here for the night then he should so he nodded in agreement.
Hermione asked, "Professor do you mind if I stay here with him tonight?"
Albus nodded, "No Hermione I don't mind at all, but the rest of you off to bed. Cho will be here in the morning if not late tonight."
With that said everyone said good night and headed their separate ways.
Hermione held on to Harry's hand and said, "Harry I've been wanting to say this for a long time, probably since the first year before our mental block was removed, I have liked you a lot. I can not stand losing you at all. First it was the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone, then the Chamber of Secrets, then Sirius and the Dementors and now this last year with the Tri-Wizard Tournament. What I want to say is that I love you Harry and I don't know what I would do if I lost you."
Harry looked at Hermione and tried talking to her mentally remembering that they could when they were young, "Hermione I have always loved you. When I first saw you on the train I knew that I would love you. Last year, when everyone called me a traitor and so forth for putting my name in the Goblet, you stood by me. I know I didn't have the guts to ask you to the Yule ball but I was scared what Ron would think."
Hermione was surprised that she could hear every word Harry said in his mind. In Hermione's mind she thought, "Harry I heard everything and I don't blame you. Honestly I think Ron may have a crush on me but I don't reciprocate the feelings for him. I believe we should tell him as soon as possible so that we can get this out in the open. That way we don't have to worry about being caught and all. I think that mom and dad know that there is something going on between the two of us and they are not going to stop what is going on. I remember that we had strong feelings for each other when we were kids and since this mental link is still there I think we can safely say that we still love each other. Speaking of people, I forgot to tell you that Victor Krum had already figured out that I loved you more then anything else and so we never considered our selves more then mere friends. Victor was going to invite you to Bulgaria this summer and went as far as asking Professor Dumbledor if you could come, but the professor said no because it would be too dangerous. He even said I shouldn't go but it was up to me. I sent Hedwig if you don't mind telling him that there was no chance that either of us are going to make it because of the attack on your relatives sort of hit home for me and my family."
Harry decided that speaking in the mind was getting tiresome for him so spoke out loud, "I love you too Hermione and thank you. I agree we should tell everyone including Ron that we love each other and that we are going out with each other. I had no idea that Victor had asked me to also come to Bulgaria. Maybe he meant to but Ron's attitude toward him sort of changed his mind. Honestly, I am getting tired of Ron berating you for befriending Victor. If you had decided to go to Bulgaria I would not have stopped you at all. I would have supported you all the way. It is your choice and not Ron's or mine. I don't mind you using Hedwig if she doesn't mind. Honestly since we are going together, she would be happy to help you anytime." The last part was said between yawns.
Hermione saw this and told Harry to lie down and go to sleep. Harry lay down and moved over so that two people could fit on the bed and patted on the space next to him for Hermione to join him, "Hermione you should lay down also. I don't think anyone would have problems with that since we are going together."
Hermione gratefully lay down next to Harry and hugged him lightly. They both fell asleep in each other's arms.
Mme. Pomphrey found the two like this later on that night and made sure that the blankets were covering the two before going back to sleep herself.
The next morning Harry was released from the hospital by a reluctant Mme. Pomphrey to go and eat breakfast.
Harry and Hermione changed into fresh robes and jubilantly skipped to breakfast to find that they were the first of their family to get there. Unfortunately for them, Professor Snape was there too.
Snape in his usually sarcastic voice said when the two came in, "What are you two doing here? School ended yesterday. You should be home right now."
Just then Albus came in and heard this and said in the two teens defense, "Severus you know that Harry's relatives were killed yesterday and he has no where right now to go. Well at least not until the Potter Castle is cleaned up and ready for them. The Durranis are here also with Harry's twin and Virginia, his younger sister to get settled in. Cho Chang is here and should be up for breakfast any minute. I just got done talking to her. Sikandar and Sarah have taken Harry and his sisters and Cho Chang into their family and Hermione will now be able to live with her real parents."
Severus's smirk was wiped out by Professor Dumbledore's comments to him. He completely forgot about the attack yesterday and also that Harry had sisters. He always thought Virginia looked like Lily with James's eyes. "Sorry Professor, I forgot."
Harry took seats at the head table since there was no other table setup for breakfast. Soon afterwards, Cho came in. Harry and Hermione got up and hugged her. "We are so sorry to hear about your parents Cho. With all the tragedy that has been happening with Cedric, one of my godfathers, my aunt and uncle, my cousin and now your parents all dieing, I can honestly say that Tom Riddle is starting his return off with a big bang."
"Thanks Harry and Hermione. You don't know how much having you around is making this easier for me. Professor Dumbledor just told me about Sirius being innocent and having died trying to save your aunt and uncle's house. He also told me that you put up a great fight against the death eaters. I am truly sorry about your Aunt, Uncle, and cousin. By the way who is Tom Riddle?"
Harry smiled and said, "Voldermort's birth name was Tom M. Riddle (A/N: I don't know his middle name) so if you don't want to call him Voldermort then call him Tom Riddle."
Cho nodded in agreement, "Your right. But we should not fear a person through his name."
"Oh professor, Hermione and I still share our true love feelings that have re-established the mental link between the two of us," said Harry while thinking about it.
Professor Dumbledor said in response, "Ah Harry, this means you still love her as much as you did when you were kids. I am so happy. Did these feelings actually go on between the two of you before your charms were removed?"
"Yes. We both sort of fell in love with each other our first year," said Hermione.
Cho had been listening and actually asked a question, "Professor not trying to but in here but what charms were put on them?"
Professor Dumbledor answered the question, "Harry and his sisters and Hermione showed great magical potential when they were young and after Harry's parents death, we decided it would be for their own good if they had a memory charm to block out the things that they had learned before the Potter's death and a Power inhibitor charm to restrict their powers. There was a charm that was placed on them to remove these charms if a situation came up where they would need these powers and the memories on the stuff we taught them when they were young. I was surprised that the graveyard incident didn't break the charms. Maybe Harry was more concerned with getting Cedric's body and escaping then he was fighting."
Cho said, "I understand now. I guess living with muggles and having a lot of power as being the Heirs to Hogwarts and Merlin can be dangerous. On a lighter note, I see that Harry and Hermione finally got together. They were meant for each other and I could see over the last few years how they both looked at each other and how they reacted to things that were happening to each other. I am happy for you. I just have to warn you that Ron was reacting the same way toward Hermione but I knew that she didn't reciprocate the feelings from her reactions to him."
Harry and Hermione both nodded, "Yea we figured as much. Much to our displeasure we are going to have to break it to him that we are going out with each other. It's bad enough that the sister he thought he had, was actually Harry's sister. Now he is going to lose the person that he has a crush on to Harry too."
Just as Hermione finished saying this, Ron and the twins came in with their parents and Virginia lagging behind. Harry got up and went and hugged his sister good morning.
"Hey sis, how you are doing this morning, "Harry asked while walking back to the table with her.
When they got to the table Harry found that Ron was sitting in his seat. "Ron, do you mind. I was sitting there?"
Ron didn't make any move to get up, instead he said, "you got up so lose the chair. All's fair in love in war."
When Harry heard this, he understood why Ron was acting this way; he wanted to sit next to Hermione to ask her out.
"Hermione I think we need to tell him that we are going out. He is making a fool of himself and is being an idiot."
"I agree Harry."
Harry walked over to Hermione and put his hands on her shoulder and addressed Ron, "Ron there is something we need to tell you. Hermione and I are going out with each other. We found out last night that our love for each other is real deep. We have what you call a true love relationship where we have the attributes of knowing when either of us is in trouble and we can talk to each other in our minds."
They waited for a response from Ron but when they got it they got something that they were not expecting. "I had already figured it out when you both exited the train at King's Crossing. I was doing this act to try and get you together. I didn't realize that you were already together. Boy am I embarrassed. I am truly happy for both of you. I am also happy for Ginny for now being with her true family. We always wondered where she got her eyes from since none of us had the same eyes. Even her shade of hair was different." After saying this, Ron got up and walked to the side of the table farthest away from Professor Snape and sat down. Harry noticed this.
"Ron doesn't want to sit near Professor Snape. Honestly I don't see what is wrong with being near him. He may get on my nerves but he does know his potions," thought Harry to Hermione.
"I agree Harry; it is just Ron's reaction I guess."
Just then, Sikandar, Sarah and Amanda came into the hall. Harry got up and greeted Amanda. "Good morning sis. Have a good night sleep?"
Amanda hugged Harry and then said, "Yes Harry I did thanks. Did you and Hermione enjoy your sleep, together?"
Harry and Hermione looked at each other
then at Amanda in surprise, "how did you know?"
Amanda pointed to here brain and thought.
"Our link as twins is still in place brother. I can also hear what Hermione is saying. I guess the bond between the three of us is really strong."
Hermione thought, "It sure looks like it. Can you hear my thoughts Amanda?"
Amanda replied, "Yes I can Hermione. Well we are getting stared at by the others lets talk normally."
"Professor our links mentally are still in force too. We can understand each other clearly," said Amanda.
Albus nodded his head expecting so, "I expected as much. You three were like that when you were young. Since everyone is here why don't you sit down and eat."
Everyone sat down and started eating. Harry was to the surprise of Hermione eating lightly. On the other hand Ron was basically wolfing down the food. Amanda watched Ron in amazement.
"Harry is he always like that?"
"Yea he is. As long as Hermione and I have known him he has."
"I remember the first beginning of the year feast that I ate with them. It was amazing how much he ate. On the other hand Harry used to eat more then he is now. What is wrong Harry?"
"I don't know. I am just nervous about what Professor Dumbledor wants to talk to us about."
They all nodded to each other in agreement about being nervous and continued eating. Sarah watched the three and was amused at the way they got along with each other after being separated from each other for 10 years. Then she realized that they were talking to each other mentally when she saw them nod to each other in what looked like an agreement about a comment.
Sikandar broke the silence on the table by asking Harry, "So Harry, are you looking forward to maybe playing Quiditch this year, if we have the games again."
Albus smiled and said, "We will have Quiditch this year for sure. At least it will take everyone's mind off of the dark times coming around now."
Harry on the other hand surprised everyone by saying, "I am not sure I want to play again this year. I would rather spend more time learning and helping others then playing Quiditch. After last year I came to conclusion that Quiditch is not the life I want to have in the future. I want to do something that I know will help others, like maybe teaching."
Hermione looked at Harry and so did Ron and the twins. They all knew that for the last 4 years, Quiditch meant a lot to Harry. Hermione now realized just how much the third task affected Harry. Ron and twins basically fell out of their chairs when they heard Harry say that.
After quickly regaining their posture the George commented on the statement, "Harry no offense but have you gone off your rocker. Since your first year you have been on the Gryffindor team and there has not been a game caught the snitch but once and that was because of the Dementors coming on the field."
Harry countered the comment by stating, "I know but now I really do not think I can concentrate on the games with the threat of Tom Riddle in the air. Plus, I know you will find another seeker."
Hermione held onto Harry's hand in support of his decision to not play, "Honestly it is up to him if he wants to play or not. He is right about having to worry about the threat of Tom Riddle always looming in the air, I am sure he thinks that since some of the players on the Slytherine team are sons and daughters of Death Eaters it is not safe for him to play. Am I right Harry?"
Harry just nodded while pushing around his food on his plate.
Sikandar commented on this by saying, "I am tempting to agree with Harry and Hermione on this. I've heard how Harry had managed to get injured every year at least once. And that is usually with the Slytherine team playing. I am not going to argue with Harry on his decision, even though the Gryffindor team is losing the best seeker they have had since Charlie played."
Harry thanked Sikandar for his support and comments and everyone continued eating. When everyone was done eating, they got up from the table. Professor Dumbledor asked that Harry, Hermione, Virginia, Amanda, and Cho plus Sikandar and Sarah to come to his office.
Harry and Hermione walked in front of the group and headed to the office. Sikandar gave the password and the entered and took the moving spiral stair case up to the great oak doors. They entered in the office and found Professor McGonagall sitting there waiting for them.
After everyone was seated Professor Dumbledor began to speak.
"Good morning everyone, the reason I called you here is to give you something to think about. After the third task, Tom Riddle went to work immediately. His first target was Salem school in America. I think he was after Amanda but didn't know that she had transferred to Brenham that year. Anyway, the MOM-A has asked for assistance from you 5 Heirs of Hogwarts and Merlin. Today the Ministry officials are taking a vote to remove Minister Fudge from office. There was an eye witness that saw Tom at Cho's parents place during the attack. Mr. Fudge refused to believe that it was him. The ministry believes he is lying because some feel that Harry here was telling the truth about the 3rd task."
Just then an official owl from the ministry flew in and dropped a note on Professor Dumbledore's desk. Albus opened it and read it then passed it to everyone else to read. The note stated:
Dear Professor Dumbledor,
This is to let you know that the ministry has voted a no confidence vote on Minister Fudge and have voted him out of office. We have also voted on the new minister and have decided that Arthur Weasley would be the next Minister of Magic. This is effective immediately.
Sincerely,
Mundugnous Fletcher, Head Auror
When the note got to Harry and Hermione they were happy for the Weasleys. Virginia was ecstatic about it since she knew how hard Arthur worked at the ministry and believed that he deserved it.
Harry was the first to really speak about this, "Professor I believe we should go find the Weasleys since they are probably still here and congratulate them."
Albus nodded in agreement then pulled out a parchment that Harry, Hermione, Sikandar and Sarah recognized immediately as the Marauder's Map that was taken from Harry by Barty Crouch last year.
"Harry I believe this belongs to you. I finally figured out how it works and I find it quite interesting. I believe you can find the Weasleys easily with this so let's hop to it," said Albus while handing the map to Harry.
Harry activated the map to the astonishment of Cho and Virginia and to the amazement of Sikandar and Sarah that he had it. They decided to ask him how he got it later.
Harry found them at the entrance hall from the looks of it getting ready to leave.
"I suggest we apperate to their location before they leave, "said Harry to the group. They all nodded and with one go, they apperated to the Entrance Hall.
The Weasleys were surprised that they had showed up and even more surprised that they could apperated in the school.
Harry came up to Mr. Weasley first and said, "We just got word that you have been selected as the new Minister of Magic. Congratulations."
Everyone congratulated Mr. Weasley and watched as the Weasleys left to floo to the Ministry to be sworn in.
Harry looked at Albus and said, "Professor I think we should talk to Arthur later about maybe bringing the schools from America here to Hogwarts. Their student population combined equals that of Hogwarts and we should be able to handle the size. Plus it would be easier to provide the protection that they would need here then spread out across America."
They started walking back to the Headmaster's office while Harry was making his suggestions to Professor Dumbledor. When they entered the office again, Professor Dumbledor finally commented on the idea.
"Harry that was what I was thinking along the lines before the vote came in. I have already talked to the Governors of the school and they have talked to their counter parts in America and they have agreed to this as long as you 5 agree to it since you are the masters of the school."
Harry, Hermione, Amanda, Virginia, and Sikandar said that they approve of it and that it was an excellent idea.
Albus went on, "Great then I can send word to the schools of the plans. Now my suggestion as well as the suggestion of the governors is that Sikandar and Sarah be the Headmaster and Assistant Headmistress of the combined schools and that Harry and Hermione, who are the oldest of the teens, be the Head Boy and Head Girl of the combined schools. Virginia, Cho, and Amanda are to be the prefects of the combined schools. Now there is the matter of teachers. As you know, Sikandar and Sarah will be one of three DADA teachers. The third one is Professor Lupin. I have looked at all your test scores and have come to the conclusion that you all merit my next suggestion. I would like to ask you 4 to take and complete both your OWLs and NEWTS before the end of July and that Cho complete her NEWTS with you. We are in need of teachers in Potions, Charms, and Transfiguration. Divination has been discontinued for the time being because we don't have a teacher for it. Now I would love to know what classes you are willing to teach."
Harry said he would love to teach Transfiguration. So did Hermione. Amanda and Virginia said they would teach Charms and Cho said she would help teach Potions.
Albus smiled and then gave them the list of books they would need to study from for the exams.
Before they broke up, Sikandar and Sarah wanted to ask something of Harry, Amanda, Virginia and Cho.
"Cho, Harry, Amanda, Virginia, Sarah and I have discussed this last night and are wondering if you would let us adopt you. Harry and Hermione, this will not affect your relationship with each other. You are not required to change your names but it is up to you."
Harry looked at his sisters and asked them, "I don't know about you two but I would be happy if Sikandar and Sarah would adopt me. I am also going to change my last name to Durrani to show I am happy to be apart of their family."
Cho said the same thing and so did Amanda and Virginia.
Sikandar took out 4 sets of papers that would make their adoption legal. After each one filled out the forms and signed it showing that they were willing to change their Last names, Sikandar sent it off to the ministry for their final approval.
When this was done, everyone left the headmasters office with the list of books that the teachers recommended they get to prepare for their exams.
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