Everyone went to bed (Harry and Hermione in the same bed) around 11pm. Unfortunately for Harry, his first dream wasn't about his ancestors. It was Tom Riddle.
Harry found himself in a chamber with Tom Riddle sitting in the middle with a bunch of Death Eaters in front of him. Lucious Malfoy was standing in front of him with Peter Petigew standing next to him.
"Lucious, how did you lose Potter?"
"Master, he was too powerful. He even surprised the Auror's that were helping him. I managed to get rid of the muggle relatives that he lived with. We also got Sirius Black. Now Potter has no one that will be able protect him other then Albus Dumbledor."
"Fool what you did was accelerate his power increases. I told you just to get Potter not to attack. My spys in the Ministry say that Potter has been adopted by the parents of his Girlfriend and that their whereabouts' is not known to anyone but Dumbledor. You failed me Malfoy. Crucio."
Harry cried out and clutched his scar when this happened. "Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!"
Hermione had also cried out with pain and shot up at the same time. Harry and Hermione were shaking badly. Harry having been used to the dreams recovered quickly and then realized that Hermione was also shaking and sweating profusely like he was.
"Hermione what's wrong?" asked Harry.
"Bad nightmare. I saw You-know-who talking to his death eaters about the attack on your family. Lucious had attacked everyone instead of just getting you," Hermione said while sobbing.
Harry looked at Hermione and said that he had the same nightmare. His scared both Harry and Hermione.
"He knows that your parents have adopted me. Now your parents are in danger. I am glad he has not found out about Amanda and Virginia yet. We need to get back to sleep and we will tell everyone about this in the morning," said Harry.
Hermione agreed and they both went back to sleep. The next thing they knew, they were brought into a meeting area. Amanda, Virginia, Cho, Sikandar, Sarah, and Albus were there already.
"Finally you two have come. What happened? You two just fell asleep or something?" asked a man that closely looked like Albus.
After taking a seat they shook their heads no. Harry spoke up, "no we had woken up shaking badly after having the same nightmare about Tom Riddle torturing his followers for failing to capture me. He knows that Sikandar and Sarah have adopted me and I am afraid he is now gunning for them too. He also knows that I am getting really powerful."
Albus and Sikandar were worried now.
Merlin stood up and started talking, "Let us discuss that problem in a bit what we need to do with these two is to do what we have done to the others. Harry and Hermione let me introduce you to your ancestors. I am Merlin. Next to me is Godric Gryffindor. The rest are Rowena Ravenclaw-Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, and Salazar Slytherine. From us you will be able to do wand-less magic, talk to all animals, and be able to absorb all information easily, know all charms, hexes, and spells, and be able to do all potions. Harry there is one other thing that you will be inheriting from your mom's side. Harry, you are also the Phoenix Lord. Since you are the oldest of your family you are to be it. By being the Phoenix Lord you will have to take charge of the Order of the Phoenix that I believe that Professor Dumbledor is forming right now. We will now transfer our knowledge and skills to both of you and then we can discuss what has happened tonight before the meeting."
The Founders and Merlin surrounded Harry and placed their hands on him on some part of his body. There was a white glow and then a golden one. They did the same thing to Hermione but this time it was only a white glow. Harry figured that the golden glow had to do with being the Phoenix Lord.
After the power, skills, and knowledge transfers were done everyone sat down again. Virginia was the first to ask about the gold light that surrounded Harry.
Merlin answered, "Remember what I said about Harry being the Phoenix Lord. That was what that was. Being the Phoenix Lord also gives you the mental powers to be able to talk to anyone in their minds with out speaking. Now let us discuss Tom Riddle. Harry, even though Tom knows that you have left the muggles and at this point am in hiding I wouldn't worry about him doing anything yet. If I may suggest, Albus I would really think that they should stay at the school for now. As for the students from America, I suggest you really make the school more secure. Harry since you are the oldest of the Hogwarts heirs I give you the responsibility of making sure everything is secure for the students and that the students get along with each other. As Head boy and Girl of the combined schools, Harry and Hermione I think you should start thinking about what could help promote the intermixing of the students in each school and houses. Albus I suggest you get at least the head masters and mistress of the schools to join the order and then maybe try and figure out whom else to join."
Godric started saying more into this, "I also suggest that you reinstate the Dueling classes and Magical and Muggle defense training."
Rowena spoke up after her husband, "I also suggest you start teaching some Healing classes so that some of the students can help during fights."
Harry spoke up for the first time after having recovered from the shock and all, "Albus I know I am really going over board on this but we really need to tell Severus to lay off being mean to the students. You know why Neville doesn't do well in Potions? It is because he is too scared of Severus to really pay attention."
"Actually Harry, Severus turned in his resignation to take up the Assistant Headmaster position at Durmstrung so we are going to need a new potions master. Arabella Figg has offered to teach it and Cho will help her so we should be ok," said Albus.
They all nodded. Harry and Hermione started failing to stifle their yawns and their failed attempts were not being unnoticed. Merlin stood up and said, "I know this has been a long night and I for one believe you all need some rest. Harry, Hermione and Amanda, Happy Birthday and I hope everything goes off well. I will call another meeting of this group again before school starts to discuss how things are going in the preparation of the school and all. Good night."
With a clap and a wave of his hands everyone disappeared from the room. Harry and Hermione slipped into a dreamless sleep and didn't wake up till 11am the next morning. Everyone else had already woken up but didn't want to wake them because they knew about the nightmare they had before the meeting and they thought they needed the rest. It also gave them enough time to make sure everything was ready for the birthday party.
Harry and Hermione finally woke up and got ready. By now they were not even bothering to go to different rooms to change because they had gotten used to seeing each other. Harry had been thinking about what he was planning on doing that day for Hermione's gift. He had already talked to Sikandar and Sarah about this the day before after the exams.
******* Flash Back ******
Harry had walked up to where Sikandar and Sarah had been sitting and talking and asked if he could talk to them.
"Sure Harry, have a seat," said Sarah.
"Mom, dad I wanted to ask for your permission to do something for Hermione tomorrow. You know how much we have grown close over the last month and a half? Well I wanted to ask for your permission to ask her hand in marriage," said Harry nervously.
Sikandar and Sarah looked at each other and then at Harry. They both smiled at him and Sarah said, "Harry not many men come to their future in-laws and ask them if he could have their blessings in marrying their daughter. Sikandar asked my parents when he was ready to propose to me and they immediately accepted him into the family and new that they would be getting a wonderful son-in-law and I have to say that they did, "this caused Sikandar to blush a deeper brown then he was already.
Sikandar continued from where his wife left off, "Harry I would be honored to have you as a son-in-law and I know you are able to support Hermione after you get married. I don't know about Sarah but I give my blessings in your future with Hermione."
Sarah nodded and said, "You have mine also. When do you plan on asking Hermione?"
Harry having taken in what they said replied to the question, "Tomorrow after all the presents are opened. I plan to give her a present and then say that I had another one to give her."
Sarah looked at Harry and smiled, "How romantic. I hope everything goes well. Normally I would say that you two are young for making such a decision and I know you are not doing this as what in the Southern states is called a shotgun-Wedding because you haven't done anything together that would cause a pregnancy, at least I hope. I know you will be fine since you both have completed your schooling and have gotten really good jobs. "
Harry nodded and said, "We haven't done it yet. Both Hermione and I believe we won't do it until we are ready and the moment is right. Even if it means that we will wait till we are married, I can wait. I respect Hermione too much to rush into something she is not ready to do."
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Harry smiled at how the conversation with his adopted parents went.
After getting dressed, Harry and Hermione went out of their room and went down to the great hall for lunch since it was about lunch time. They met up with Amanda on the way. She had said that she was to wait till they had gotten up and then the three of them would to go down to the Great Hall for lunch.
The trio walked into the great hall with the sound of everyone yelling "SURPRISE!!!!!"
Harry, Amanda, and Hermione were startled. They had no idea that this was going to happen. In Harry's case he started to cry. Hermione saw this and asked him what was wrong.
"This is the first birthday party I have had since my parent's death. I am crying because I am both happy and really sad. Don't get me wrong I love this and I love you all for doing this for me and my sister. Let's get this party started everyone," said Harry while Hermione was calming him down and getting him to smile.
Everyone that knew Harry sort of understood what he had gone through. Harry and Hermione joined the party and started talking to all their friends. The presents were great. Sikandar and Sarah got Harry some new muggle clothes to replace the hand-me downs that he had. They also got him a few books on teaching so that he was prepared. They got Hermione similar things and same thing with Amanda.
Ron and his family gave Harry, Hermione, and Amanda candy and jumpers. Virginia gave the three charm necklaces that were supposed to protect them. Amanda gave Harry an album of pictures with all three Potter children in the pictures. Hermione gave Harry a couple of books including an updated Quiditch History book.
The last gift to be given out to them was from Harry. Harry had given Amanda a necklace which he found in his vault that belonged to their parents. He then turned to Hermione with his gift. He got on his knees and started speaking.
"Hermione, I have known you since we were born. When my parents died I thought I would lose everything I loved so for the protection of us all I asked that we go into hiding and mask our identity, well most of us. When I first saw you on the Express our first year I knew you were special. I was so embarrassed when Ron insulted you on that Halloween when you showed how well you did on the levitation charm in Charms class. I was so terrified when we heard that a troll was loose in the school and I had to go find you to make sure you were safe. What made it worse was when the troll attacked you I nearly died. After that incident you had always stayed next to me and helped me. The Sorcerer's Stone the first year, then the Chamber of Secrets the second year, the Dementors the third year and you were there at my side when I was chosen against my will to be in the Tournament last year. You were there helping me when I thought Sirius was going to come and kill me. You were there when everyone turned against me last year in our own house. And this summer you have been with me supporting me through everything. Everything you have done for me and the show of love for me has given me the courage to go on. I would like to know if you would like to be next to me as I go on into the future. Hermione Anne Durrani, Will you do me the honor and marry me?" Harry opened the ring box and showed Hermione the beautiful ring inside.
Half way through the speech Harry had made, Hermione had started crying. She had no idea why but she new this was leading up to this.
"Harry James Potter Durrani, I would love to marry you," Hermione said and then took Harry's hand and stood him up to her and kissed him deeply. After a bit they let up for air and Harry then proceeded to put the ring on her finger.
Sarah and Molly were crying with happiness for the couple. Ron was sort of jealous for them. He had had a crush on Hermione but at the beginning of the summer he had realized that he had lost any chance of getting together with Hermione since she had already confessed her love to Harry. Now this was the nail that sealed the lid on his crush. He knew that there would be others. Like Harry had a crush on Cho last year and realized that he couldn't be able to go with her, he went on.
Harry's sisters and Cho took Hermione to the side and started planning the wedding. Harry was just shaking his head and went over to where the twins and Ron were sitting and wanted to ask Ron if he would be his Best Man.
"Ron, Hermione and I were wondering if you would be my best man in the wedding."
Ron was shocked and realized that he shouldn't have been since he and Harry have been friends since day one.
"I wouldn't miss it in the world Harry. I am so happy for you and Hermione. At least now you have a family that loves you even though my family was but now you have a permanent family for you. I know Virginia is happy and so is Amanda. Cho also seems to be happy to have a family that is going to be there for her since her terrible loss earlier this summer," said Ron.
Harry thought about this last comment and then nodded with comprehension. He thought toward Amanda and Hermione about what he was thinking.
~Hey Amanda, Hermione I just thought about something regarding Ron. I think he is developing a liking toward Cho.~ thought Harry.
Hermione thought back ~Your right Harry I started noticing it this evening. I know you told me that he had a crush on me but it seems that his feelings are heading toward Cho now~
Amanda said ~I can not say much since I haven't known Ron as long as you two have but I tend to agree with Hermione regarding his mannerism toward Cho all evening. What should we do? Should we let them try and figure it out on their own or try and maybe help them along?~
Both Hermione and Harry said at the same time ~We should wait. Ron doesn't like being pushed into things. That is one of the reasons why he isn't academically sound like we were.~
Hermione carried on ~Harry may deny it but I talked to the teachers and they said that every year he has been the second best student in our year behind me. Of course not tooting my own horn I was the best grades wise. Now if you ask him he would modestly say that he was not as good but he was.~
They all laughed mentally and in Harry's case blushed too.
Ron saw Harry blush and wasn't sure what it was about whether or not it was his comment about Cho or something else. He decided to ask.
"Harry what's up with the blushing. Are you still thinking about Cho or is it something else."
Harry looked at Ron with a look that said he was ready to kill him, "No Ron my feelings toward Cho have been brother/sister like. Honestly. As to why I am blushing it is because my dear sister and fiancé have decided to make fun of my lack of appreciation toward my grades in classes."
Ron was not exactly happy to hear about the grades but he started realizing that he was having some strong feelings for Cho now and started blushing a bit when he would look in the direction of Cho. She seemed to do the same thing when she would look at him.
Harry saw this and motioned the two girls to see it. They all nodded and left the two to get together.
The trio was giggling while walking toward the adults and saw that Albus was there. The adults were talking with a serious face on them. Harry and Hermione looked at each other and knew something was not good.
"Hello Albus," Harry said when they approached the group.
"Ah Harry, Hermione, Amanda join us please. Our plans on bringing the prefects and head students are going to have to be moved up to tomorrow. I need you three to go down to Houston and meet the students and bring them here. Virginia said that she would like to stay here and help prepare the school for their arrival. You will be traveling by muggle transportation since you three are the only ones besides the teachers that can apperate. You will be flying on British Airways (BA) on their flight 2025. Your seats have been reserved and you just need to take your passport up to the counter and check in. Hermione since you have had more experience traveling muggle style I will leave it up to you to get you three checked in. The apperation point for George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (the big airport in Houston) is the BA lounge. Once you apperate there you will need to meet the students off of their flights. You three and the Headmasters and Head mistress will be traveling first class. The teachers that are coming are in business. The students are going to be in coach. Now I suggest you get stuff you may want to take like books and papers and etc and apperate to Houston at about 10am tomorrow. Oh before I forget here is the flight schedule for the schools. They are flying on Continental Airlines so it will make it easier for them to move around the terminals because the international terminal and the Continental terminal are connected. Good luck and god speed."
Albus finished and handed Harry the schedule of the flights and their confirmation number and flight information for their flight back to London. They went to their rooms and got a few things including parchment, quils, and their textbooks for their classes. They realized that this would be an ideal 10 hour flight to work on their lesson plans and other stuff. When they had gathered everything they went to bed to get some rest. The next morning they were greeted by owls with letters for them.
Dear Mr. H. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have scored a perfect score of 32/32 on your NEWTS. Congratulations.
Professor Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress, Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry
Harry jumped up and danced around. Hermione did the same thing after reading her letter. After getting dressed they grabbed their bags and headed down to the great hall for a bite to eat before heading out to Houston to meet the students. When they entered the hall, Cho, Virginia and Amanda ran up to them and hugged them and showed them their scores. They all found out that they had received perfect scores on their exams and they were happy.
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