Hermione awoke several hours later from a wonderful dream and to the feeling of Harry running his hands up and down her spine.
"I was wondering when you would get up." he said smiling down at her.
"I didn't mean to fall asleep. I guess I didn't sleep well last night."
"Its okay." he said and wrapped his arms around her slender waist and gave her a squeeze. "Did you have a good dream?"
"Did you see it?"
"I did. It was wonderful. But I always pictured us getting married sooner. In your dream we looked like 25ish."
"What?" Hermione said sitting up and looking at Harry with a shocked expression. "You think about us getting married?"
"Yes, does that surprise you?"
"A little."
"Well I do think about it. I have since the end of last year." Harry said turning a slight shade of red.
"Don't be embarrassed Harry. I'm glad that I am not the only one who thinks about our future." she said and snuggled back in next to him and laid her head back on his chest.
"I'm not embarrassed Hermione. Its just that I don't think its normal for guys to think about that kind of stuff."
Hermione smiled and looked up at him. "Your not normal Harry."
Harry let out a small laugh. "That is true."
"Harry?"
"Hermione."
"You said the first thing you were going to do when you woke up was kiss me. Why haven't you?" Hermione said looking up into Harry's emerald eyes.
Harry smiled. "I would of, but there were so many people around, and then you feel asleep."
"True, but what's stopping you now?"
Harry smiled and pulled Hermione up closer to him; Hermione shifted her body so she was now laying on top of Harry. She ran her hands through his hair and down the sides of his face and back up to his hair. She absently ran her thumb over his scar and they both immediately said "ouch."
"Sorry" she whispered. "I didn't mean to."
"Don't worry about it." he whispered back.
Hermione smiled at Harry and continued running her hands through his hair and then moved her hands down to his face and began tracing the features of his face with a slight smile.
"What are you doing?" he asked very softly not trusting his voice to sound normal.
"I want to remember what your face feels like, I know what it looks like, but I want to memory of how it feels." she said and continued to trace his face with her hands.
Harry smiled. Her hands instantly went to his mouth. She used her index finger to trace his lips.
Harry couldn't stand it any more, he had to kiss her. He reached his hands up to his face and moved her hand aside. "You can do this later. If I don't kiss you soon I'm going to die." he and pulled her closer to him until there lips crashed into each other.
Harry pulled her closer deepening the kiss, soon it turned in to a battle of lips, teeth, and tongues; each battling for more. They pulled away for a brief moment to catch there breath but couldn't stand to be that far apart and both dove back into the kiss. Soon there hands joined in the battle, both sets wandering frantically to find flesh, both needing the feeling of the other flesh.
Harry grabbed Hermione and flipped her over so he was now on top of her. Hermione eyes widened at the look on Harry's face. She had never seen his eyes full of need before. She was taken back by the look, but soon forget it when Harry's mouth met her again for round three of the battle. Harry hands began to move down her stomach and began to play with the hem of her shirt, unsure of Hermione reaction if he moved under it. He decide to risk it, he needed to feel her skin. He slowly moved him hand under her shirt but once his skin touched hers it was like a bomb had exploded in him. His needs grew, he needed to feel more of her, and he wanted to see all of her. He ran his hands up her body and were making there way to her back when he heard her.
*'Oh Merlin this has to stop! We can't go any farther. Oh! his hands are so soft, he feels so good. No! Don't think that, this has to stop before I can't, I'm not ready for this.'*
Harry instantly removed him mouth from her and pulled his hands away from her body.
"Sorry" he said trying to catch his breath and rolling of the bed. "I didn't mean to do anything you didn't want to."
Hermione was confused. "What are you talking about Harry? I didn't do anything I didn't want to."
Harry walked over to the window. "I heard you Hermione. You didn't want to do that."
Hermione let out a sigh. "Harry." she whispered and walked over near him. "I did want to." she said laying a hand on his shoulder. "I want to be with you Harry, just not yet. I want it to be special and not in a hospital bed were anyone could walk in like my mum."
Harry turned around to look at her. "You're not mad at me?"
"For what? Finding me desirable? For wanting to be with me? To share something very intimate and beautiful with me? No Harry I am not." she said as she stepped closer to him and wrapped her arms around him. "I love you so much Harry. I want to be with you, just not yet. Can you wait until I am ready?"
"I will wait forever if I have to. You are the only woman I want to be with and the only one I will be with."
"Promise?"
Harry kissed the top of her head. "Promise."
*Are you guys done yet?* Ron asked
*It depends on what you want.* Harry said.
*Its time for dinner. Everyone is down at the great hall waiting for you two. So stop snogging and get down here I'm starving!'*
*When are you not starving?* Hermione asked Ron.
*At least I don't have my nose in a book all the bloody time!* Ron said.
*It's not in there all the time.* Harry said giving Hermione a kiss on the check as they walked down towards the great hall.
*Well its good to know that she can get out of her books for something!* Ron said with a laugh.
Hermione rolled her eyes at Ron as they walked into the great hall. They were instantly greeted by Mrs. Weasly and Mrs. Granger, but grabbing them into a hug.
"Molly breathing is become a big problem" Harry said gasping for air.
"I am sorry dear! Just a few more minutes. I've missed you." she said letting go of Harry.
"I've miss you too." he said and soon was grabbed into another hug from Mrs. Granger.
"You gave us all a fright. Please try to avoid doing that again." she said squeezing him close to her.
"I will defiantly try." he said and pulled away from her.
Hermione had just pulled away from Mrs. Weasley when Dumbledore walked in the great hall.
"It's good to see you out and about Mr. Potter. How are you feeling?"
"Just fine."
"Good. I would like to talk to you, Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger after dinner. We have to discuss the upcoming year."
"Yes Sir." Hermione said and grabbed Harry's hand and made there way to the table. Hermione took the empty seat across from Ron and Luna. Harry sat next to Hermione and Dudley.
"Hi Dudley. How are you?"
"Better. I'm glad you are out of the hospital"
"Me too. So are you enjoying the castle?"
"It's very interesting, there is always something new to see." he said looking up at the ceiling that had been transformed into the night sky.
Harry smiled at his cousin. "I'm glad you don't think of me a freak anymore."
"I never did. I only said those things to please my parents. I really am sorry for everything."
"Don't give it a second though." Harry said patting his cousin on the back.
"Dudley I would like to finish the tour we started today. How about tomorrow after breakfast?"
"Sounds good. Want to join us Harry? You can tell me some more of the stories Hermione was telling me."
Harry nodded his head, agreeing, as he looked around the room to see if Lupin was there. He searched the room several times before he finally found him sitting next to Hagrid and Snape. They made brief eye contact. Harry smiled at him, and Lupin turned his gaze back to his empty plate.
*He won't even look at me.* Harry though
*Who?* Ron asked.
*Lupin*Hermione answered.
*Why?* Ron asked
*Don't know* Harry said looking back at Lupin who was finding his empty plate very interesting.
*Have you talked to him yet?* Hermione asked placing her hand on his knee
*I tired to earlier today but it didn't go well, he just yelled something about not being able to do anything and then stormed out of the room.*
*Maybe he feels guilty* Ron said.
*Guilty? For what?* Harry asked.
*For not being able to take care of you.*Hermione said.
*Hermione do you remember the fights we heard him and my parents having about letting you leave the Dursley's earlier? And how he would get all panicky when he didn't get a letter for Harry everyday?*
*Yeah I do. He was always asking me how you were and if you were happy.*
*Really?* Harry said looking very shocked.
*Really. The night he came with Charlie to tell us about Percy. He was completely ballistic. He was yelling and cursing things. He really scared us. Hermione's mum was the only one who could calm him down.* Ron said looking around the room noticing people giving them all funny looks.
*Maybe he feels like he has to protect me since I'm the only thing he has left to remind me of his best friend?*
*Could be, but we will have to talk about it later. We are getting all kinds of funny looks.* Ron said.
*You're right. Look at Luna. She looks like she is about to explode or something. Does she know about are being able to talk to each other with out actually talking?* Harry said.
*Not yet, I don't know if I should tell her.*
*Let's talk about it later.* Hermione said.
After dinner the trio said followed Dumbledore up to his office.
"Please have a seat" Dumbledore said pointing to three chairs across from his desk.
The trio did as they were told all wondering what Dumbledore wanted to talk to them about.
"I know you all are wondering what I brought you up here. I will make this as short as possible."
"Take you time Professor, we are in no hurry." Hermione said
Dumbledore smiled at the three. "School will be starting in a week and want you all be aware of the changes that will be occurring. For starters I would like to congratulate Mr. Potter and Mrs. Granger for becoming Head boy and girl and Mr. Weasley for being the seventh year prefect for your house."
Hermione beamed with delight "Thank you sir!"
"No need to thank me, you all deserved it. It was a very hard decision on whom should be head boy, but in the end we thought that Harry was slightly more deserving, I hope you understand Mr. Weasley."
"I do." Ron said giving Harry and Hermione a smile.
"Really? I know you wanted to get it." Harry said. He was really surprised that Ron was taking the new so well.
"Really Harry. I use to want to be head boy, but not after what happen to you this summer and what happened to Hermione last year. I don't want to be like Percy."
"You won't be like him if you don't want to." Hermione said.
"I know, but the less I have in common with him the better off I will be."
"Very well." Dumbledore said smiling at Ron. He was glad to see him not be jealous of Harry anymore, and to know he didn't want to be like his older brother. "You may have noticed the extra door in your common room."
The trio nodded there head yes.
"It is a training room for you. It slows time down when you are in it. This way you will have double the training time, without taking up as much time. Mrs. Granger I would like you to continue training with Lupin, Moody, and Tonks this year. I know you do not wish to become an auror but the training will be necessary in helping you in the final battle. You may still continue your training with Poppy, as I believe that will become useful in the battle as well."
"I understand." Hermione said with a sigh
"We will also be starting up the DA again. It will be open to all who want to join it. I would like you three to help Lupin and Victor in teaching those who are in it. Also there will be no Hogsmade trips or Quidditch this year."
"No Quidditch?" Ron and Harry said
"I am sorry. I know you two did not play last year, but did help out the team in there training. I believe that it will be better for the school to not play this year, but instead concentrate on the upcoming battle."
"This is going to be a depressing year." Hermione said without thinking.
"I know Mrs. Granger, but after this year everything will be different." Dumbledore said. "The professors and I will be holding event throughout out the year to help cheer up the students and give them a break from school. We will be having a Halloween Ball this year, as well as several all-school Quidditch games. We are also working on having some of the shop keepers from Hogsmeade coming to school a few times to let students buy items they may need."
"Sounds fair." Harry said.
"I am glad you think so Harry. Now about the classes you all will be taking. You will all have DADA twice a day everyday, Care of Magical Creatures, Potions, Charms and Transfiguration together. Mrs. Granger you will not be taking Arthimacy this year, but instead you will go to see Poppy for your training, Mr. Potter you will come to my office and continue our training on wandless magic, and Mr. Weasley I would like you to take Muggle studies."
"Muggle studies!?" Ron yelled.
"Yes Mr. Weasley. There are times when Aurors have to deal with Muggles and it would wise if you understood the basics of Muggle living."
"Like how to use a telephone" Harry said giving Ron a grin.
"It's a good idea Ron. You really should learn about Muggle life. Harry and I can help you when you need it."
"I believe that is all I have to discuss with you about school. Now let's talk about the final battle." Dumbledore said as Lupin walked in to join the meeting. "You are right on time Remus."
"I was outside the door waiting for you to be done, I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all, please have a seat." Dumbledore said as another chair appeared next to Harry.
"Thank you." Lupin said and sat down next to Harry.
"How are you?" Harry asked Lupin.
"Just fine." He said and leaned closer to Harry and whispered "Let's have a talk after this is over."
Harry nodded and smiled. *He wants to talk that a good sign right?*
*Very good.* Ron said
*Just listen to him and let him explain what ever he has to say.* Hermione said
*I will.*
*Guys, we are getting funny looks again.* Ron said
"You know it's rude to talk to your selves when there are others in the room." Lupin said.
"Sorry." All three said together.
"Don't be, it is good that you are doing it. We just need to find a way to make it no so noticeable."
"Noticeable?" Hermione asked
"Yes Mrs. Granger. When you three are talking to each other your pendants glow. How far have you gotten on the book I gave you?"
"Not very."
"I suggest you three read it as soon as you can."
"Hermione read a few chapters to us the earlier." Ron said.
"You were listening as well?"
"I caught most of it. I was walking with Luna and trying to hear what Hermione was saying at the same time, it was hard at first, but became easier."
"Excellent. You all will have to master how to do that." Dumbledore said.
"We will be staring your training again tomorrow night." Lupin said. "After dinner come up to the extra room in your common room. Victor will be joining us a well. He still needs to learn a few things before the battle and he can help when I am not able to be there." Lupin said looking out the window at the half moon.
"Harry we need to know more about the dreams you have been having. Hermione and Ron told us about them, but we need to know if there is anything else about them."
"No. I told Hermione exactly what happen, but I will tell you as soon as I have another one."
"Very well." Lupin said.
"In my dreams there were a lot of people battling. Do we have a lot on our side?" Harry asked.
"We do. Victor has recruited a lot of Quidditch player to help as well and people he knows from Bulgaria. We have the support of several magical creatures thanks to Hagrid and Charlie. We will have most of the students from Hogwarts with us as well. The kids will have to get permission from there parents, but I am confidant most will agree; all thought first and second years will not be allowed. We also have several hundred members of the order that will be helping us as well."
"Several hundred? There were never that many people at Grimmauld Place." Harry said.
"I know. After Fudge admitted that Voldemort has risen many of out older members rejoined and brought along of there friends." Dumbledore said.
"Also they know that the boy-who-lived will be fighting and know that it will the end after this time." Lupin said with pride in his voice.
"I feel better knowing we have so much support." Ron said.
"Me too. I don't have any doubt that we won't defeat him, but now I just feel better about the whole thing." Hermione said
"We need you to help comfort those who don't have the confidence." Dumbledore said.
"We will need you three to help get as many students as possible who want to help us. Don't make them join if they don't want to, but let them know they are wanted to help. Make them feel needed." Lupin said.
"We can do that."
"Can Luna help as well? She can get the Ravenclaws."
"That would be an excellent idea." Dumbledore said
"Do you know anyone from Huffelpuff that we could get to help?" Hermione asked.
"I don't." Ron said.
"Either do I." Harry said "But we can find someone when school starts."
"What about Slytherin. Should we even bother?" Ron asked.
"It won't hurt to try; you never know who will decide to help." Lupin said given Dumbledore a knowing nod.
"I believe we have discussed everything that needs to be talked about for now. When you have finished the book let me know and I will help any way I can." Dumbledore said.
"Thank you sir." Hermione said.
"And do let me know if you all have and more dreams."
"We will." The three said and left the office.
"It's going to be just fine Remus. Just talk to him, let him know that aren't mad at him. We need him to concentrate on the upcoming months, and not why you are acting like you are." Dumbledore said firmly.
"I'm going. I just don't want to see him hurt anymore than he has. I should of been there when Percy attacked, he doesn't deserve to have all theses burdens. He should be able to live a normal life."
"He will soon. Now stop stalling and go talk to him."
"I am. Good night Albus." Lupin said and closed the door to the office.
"I was wondering when you would get up." he said smiling down at her.
"I didn't mean to fall asleep. I guess I didn't sleep well last night."
"Its okay." he said and wrapped his arms around her slender waist and gave her a squeeze. "Did you have a good dream?"
"Did you see it?"
"I did. It was wonderful. But I always pictured us getting married sooner. In your dream we looked like 25ish."
"What?" Hermione said sitting up and looking at Harry with a shocked expression. "You think about us getting married?"
"Yes, does that surprise you?"
"A little."
"Well I do think about it. I have since the end of last year." Harry said turning a slight shade of red.
"Don't be embarrassed Harry. I'm glad that I am not the only one who thinks about our future." she said and snuggled back in next to him and laid her head back on his chest.
"I'm not embarrassed Hermione. Its just that I don't think its normal for guys to think about that kind of stuff."
Hermione smiled and looked up at him. "Your not normal Harry."
Harry let out a small laugh. "That is true."
"Harry?"
"Hermione."
"You said the first thing you were going to do when you woke up was kiss me. Why haven't you?" Hermione said looking up into Harry's emerald eyes.
Harry smiled. "I would of, but there were so many people around, and then you feel asleep."
"True, but what's stopping you now?"
Harry smiled and pulled Hermione up closer to him; Hermione shifted her body so she was now laying on top of Harry. She ran her hands through his hair and down the sides of his face and back up to his hair. She absently ran her thumb over his scar and they both immediately said "ouch."
"Sorry" she whispered. "I didn't mean to."
"Don't worry about it." he whispered back.
Hermione smiled at Harry and continued running her hands through his hair and then moved her hands down to his face and began tracing the features of his face with a slight smile.
"What are you doing?" he asked very softly not trusting his voice to sound normal.
"I want to remember what your face feels like, I know what it looks like, but I want to memory of how it feels." she said and continued to trace his face with her hands.
Harry smiled. Her hands instantly went to his mouth. She used her index finger to trace his lips.
Harry couldn't stand it any more, he had to kiss her. He reached his hands up to his face and moved her hand aside. "You can do this later. If I don't kiss you soon I'm going to die." he and pulled her closer to him until there lips crashed into each other.
Harry pulled her closer deepening the kiss, soon it turned in to a battle of lips, teeth, and tongues; each battling for more. They pulled away for a brief moment to catch there breath but couldn't stand to be that far apart and both dove back into the kiss. Soon there hands joined in the battle, both sets wandering frantically to find flesh, both needing the feeling of the other flesh.
Harry grabbed Hermione and flipped her over so he was now on top of her. Hermione eyes widened at the look on Harry's face. She had never seen his eyes full of need before. She was taken back by the look, but soon forget it when Harry's mouth met her again for round three of the battle. Harry hands began to move down her stomach and began to play with the hem of her shirt, unsure of Hermione reaction if he moved under it. He decide to risk it, he needed to feel her skin. He slowly moved him hand under her shirt but once his skin touched hers it was like a bomb had exploded in him. His needs grew, he needed to feel more of her, and he wanted to see all of her. He ran his hands up her body and were making there way to her back when he heard her.
*'Oh Merlin this has to stop! We can't go any farther. Oh! his hands are so soft, he feels so good. No! Don't think that, this has to stop before I can't, I'm not ready for this.'*
Harry instantly removed him mouth from her and pulled his hands away from her body.
"Sorry" he said trying to catch his breath and rolling of the bed. "I didn't mean to do anything you didn't want to."
Hermione was confused. "What are you talking about Harry? I didn't do anything I didn't want to."
Harry walked over to the window. "I heard you Hermione. You didn't want to do that."
Hermione let out a sigh. "Harry." she whispered and walked over near him. "I did want to." she said laying a hand on his shoulder. "I want to be with you Harry, just not yet. I want it to be special and not in a hospital bed were anyone could walk in like my mum."
Harry turned around to look at her. "You're not mad at me?"
"For what? Finding me desirable? For wanting to be with me? To share something very intimate and beautiful with me? No Harry I am not." she said as she stepped closer to him and wrapped her arms around him. "I love you so much Harry. I want to be with you, just not yet. Can you wait until I am ready?"
"I will wait forever if I have to. You are the only woman I want to be with and the only one I will be with."
"Promise?"
Harry kissed the top of her head. "Promise."
*Are you guys done yet?* Ron asked
*It depends on what you want.* Harry said.
*Its time for dinner. Everyone is down at the great hall waiting for you two. So stop snogging and get down here I'm starving!'*
*When are you not starving?* Hermione asked Ron.
*At least I don't have my nose in a book all the bloody time!* Ron said.
*It's not in there all the time.* Harry said giving Hermione a kiss on the check as they walked down towards the great hall.
*Well its good to know that she can get out of her books for something!* Ron said with a laugh.
Hermione rolled her eyes at Ron as they walked into the great hall. They were instantly greeted by Mrs. Weasly and Mrs. Granger, but grabbing them into a hug.
"Molly breathing is become a big problem" Harry said gasping for air.
"I am sorry dear! Just a few more minutes. I've missed you." she said letting go of Harry.
"I've miss you too." he said and soon was grabbed into another hug from Mrs. Granger.
"You gave us all a fright. Please try to avoid doing that again." she said squeezing him close to her.
"I will defiantly try." he said and pulled away from her.
Hermione had just pulled away from Mrs. Weasley when Dumbledore walked in the great hall.
"It's good to see you out and about Mr. Potter. How are you feeling?"
"Just fine."
"Good. I would like to talk to you, Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger after dinner. We have to discuss the upcoming year."
"Yes Sir." Hermione said and grabbed Harry's hand and made there way to the table. Hermione took the empty seat across from Ron and Luna. Harry sat next to Hermione and Dudley.
"Hi Dudley. How are you?"
"Better. I'm glad you are out of the hospital"
"Me too. So are you enjoying the castle?"
"It's very interesting, there is always something new to see." he said looking up at the ceiling that had been transformed into the night sky.
Harry smiled at his cousin. "I'm glad you don't think of me a freak anymore."
"I never did. I only said those things to please my parents. I really am sorry for everything."
"Don't give it a second though." Harry said patting his cousin on the back.
"Dudley I would like to finish the tour we started today. How about tomorrow after breakfast?"
"Sounds good. Want to join us Harry? You can tell me some more of the stories Hermione was telling me."
Harry nodded his head, agreeing, as he looked around the room to see if Lupin was there. He searched the room several times before he finally found him sitting next to Hagrid and Snape. They made brief eye contact. Harry smiled at him, and Lupin turned his gaze back to his empty plate.
*He won't even look at me.* Harry though
*Who?* Ron asked.
*Lupin*Hermione answered.
*Why?* Ron asked
*Don't know* Harry said looking back at Lupin who was finding his empty plate very interesting.
*Have you talked to him yet?* Hermione asked placing her hand on his knee
*I tired to earlier today but it didn't go well, he just yelled something about not being able to do anything and then stormed out of the room.*
*Maybe he feels guilty* Ron said.
*Guilty? For what?* Harry asked.
*For not being able to take care of you.*Hermione said.
*Hermione do you remember the fights we heard him and my parents having about letting you leave the Dursley's earlier? And how he would get all panicky when he didn't get a letter for Harry everyday?*
*Yeah I do. He was always asking me how you were and if you were happy.*
*Really?* Harry said looking very shocked.
*Really. The night he came with Charlie to tell us about Percy. He was completely ballistic. He was yelling and cursing things. He really scared us. Hermione's mum was the only one who could calm him down.* Ron said looking around the room noticing people giving them all funny looks.
*Maybe he feels like he has to protect me since I'm the only thing he has left to remind me of his best friend?*
*Could be, but we will have to talk about it later. We are getting all kinds of funny looks.* Ron said.
*You're right. Look at Luna. She looks like she is about to explode or something. Does she know about are being able to talk to each other with out actually talking?* Harry said.
*Not yet, I don't know if I should tell her.*
*Let's talk about it later.* Hermione said.
After dinner the trio said followed Dumbledore up to his office.
"Please have a seat" Dumbledore said pointing to three chairs across from his desk.
The trio did as they were told all wondering what Dumbledore wanted to talk to them about.
"I know you all are wondering what I brought you up here. I will make this as short as possible."
"Take you time Professor, we are in no hurry." Hermione said
Dumbledore smiled at the three. "School will be starting in a week and want you all be aware of the changes that will be occurring. For starters I would like to congratulate Mr. Potter and Mrs. Granger for becoming Head boy and girl and Mr. Weasley for being the seventh year prefect for your house."
Hermione beamed with delight "Thank you sir!"
"No need to thank me, you all deserved it. It was a very hard decision on whom should be head boy, but in the end we thought that Harry was slightly more deserving, I hope you understand Mr. Weasley."
"I do." Ron said giving Harry and Hermione a smile.
"Really? I know you wanted to get it." Harry said. He was really surprised that Ron was taking the new so well.
"Really Harry. I use to want to be head boy, but not after what happen to you this summer and what happened to Hermione last year. I don't want to be like Percy."
"You won't be like him if you don't want to." Hermione said.
"I know, but the less I have in common with him the better off I will be."
"Very well." Dumbledore said smiling at Ron. He was glad to see him not be jealous of Harry anymore, and to know he didn't want to be like his older brother. "You may have noticed the extra door in your common room."
The trio nodded there head yes.
"It is a training room for you. It slows time down when you are in it. This way you will have double the training time, without taking up as much time. Mrs. Granger I would like you to continue training with Lupin, Moody, and Tonks this year. I know you do not wish to become an auror but the training will be necessary in helping you in the final battle. You may still continue your training with Poppy, as I believe that will become useful in the battle as well."
"I understand." Hermione said with a sigh
"We will also be starting up the DA again. It will be open to all who want to join it. I would like you three to help Lupin and Victor in teaching those who are in it. Also there will be no Hogsmade trips or Quidditch this year."
"No Quidditch?" Ron and Harry said
"I am sorry. I know you two did not play last year, but did help out the team in there training. I believe that it will be better for the school to not play this year, but instead concentrate on the upcoming battle."
"This is going to be a depressing year." Hermione said without thinking.
"I know Mrs. Granger, but after this year everything will be different." Dumbledore said. "The professors and I will be holding event throughout out the year to help cheer up the students and give them a break from school. We will be having a Halloween Ball this year, as well as several all-school Quidditch games. We are also working on having some of the shop keepers from Hogsmeade coming to school a few times to let students buy items they may need."
"Sounds fair." Harry said.
"I am glad you think so Harry. Now about the classes you all will be taking. You will all have DADA twice a day everyday, Care of Magical Creatures, Potions, Charms and Transfiguration together. Mrs. Granger you will not be taking Arthimacy this year, but instead you will go to see Poppy for your training, Mr. Potter you will come to my office and continue our training on wandless magic, and Mr. Weasley I would like you to take Muggle studies."
"Muggle studies!?" Ron yelled.
"Yes Mr. Weasley. There are times when Aurors have to deal with Muggles and it would wise if you understood the basics of Muggle living."
"Like how to use a telephone" Harry said giving Ron a grin.
"It's a good idea Ron. You really should learn about Muggle life. Harry and I can help you when you need it."
"I believe that is all I have to discuss with you about school. Now let's talk about the final battle." Dumbledore said as Lupin walked in to join the meeting. "You are right on time Remus."
"I was outside the door waiting for you to be done, I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all, please have a seat." Dumbledore said as another chair appeared next to Harry.
"Thank you." Lupin said and sat down next to Harry.
"How are you?" Harry asked Lupin.
"Just fine." He said and leaned closer to Harry and whispered "Let's have a talk after this is over."
Harry nodded and smiled. *He wants to talk that a good sign right?*
*Very good.* Ron said
*Just listen to him and let him explain what ever he has to say.* Hermione said
*I will.*
*Guys, we are getting funny looks again.* Ron said
"You know it's rude to talk to your selves when there are others in the room." Lupin said.
"Sorry." All three said together.
"Don't be, it is good that you are doing it. We just need to find a way to make it no so noticeable."
"Noticeable?" Hermione asked
"Yes Mrs. Granger. When you three are talking to each other your pendants glow. How far have you gotten on the book I gave you?"
"Not very."
"I suggest you three read it as soon as you can."
"Hermione read a few chapters to us the earlier." Ron said.
"You were listening as well?"
"I caught most of it. I was walking with Luna and trying to hear what Hermione was saying at the same time, it was hard at first, but became easier."
"Excellent. You all will have to master how to do that." Dumbledore said.
"We will be staring your training again tomorrow night." Lupin said. "After dinner come up to the extra room in your common room. Victor will be joining us a well. He still needs to learn a few things before the battle and he can help when I am not able to be there." Lupin said looking out the window at the half moon.
"Harry we need to know more about the dreams you have been having. Hermione and Ron told us about them, but we need to know if there is anything else about them."
"No. I told Hermione exactly what happen, but I will tell you as soon as I have another one."
"Very well." Lupin said.
"In my dreams there were a lot of people battling. Do we have a lot on our side?" Harry asked.
"We do. Victor has recruited a lot of Quidditch player to help as well and people he knows from Bulgaria. We have the support of several magical creatures thanks to Hagrid and Charlie. We will have most of the students from Hogwarts with us as well. The kids will have to get permission from there parents, but I am confidant most will agree; all thought first and second years will not be allowed. We also have several hundred members of the order that will be helping us as well."
"Several hundred? There were never that many people at Grimmauld Place." Harry said.
"I know. After Fudge admitted that Voldemort has risen many of out older members rejoined and brought along of there friends." Dumbledore said.
"Also they know that the boy-who-lived will be fighting and know that it will the end after this time." Lupin said with pride in his voice.
"I feel better knowing we have so much support." Ron said.
"Me too. I don't have any doubt that we won't defeat him, but now I just feel better about the whole thing." Hermione said
"We need you to help comfort those who don't have the confidence." Dumbledore said.
"We will need you three to help get as many students as possible who want to help us. Don't make them join if they don't want to, but let them know they are wanted to help. Make them feel needed." Lupin said.
"We can do that."
"Can Luna help as well? She can get the Ravenclaws."
"That would be an excellent idea." Dumbledore said
"Do you know anyone from Huffelpuff that we could get to help?" Hermione asked.
"I don't." Ron said.
"Either do I." Harry said "But we can find someone when school starts."
"What about Slytherin. Should we even bother?" Ron asked.
"It won't hurt to try; you never know who will decide to help." Lupin said given Dumbledore a knowing nod.
"I believe we have discussed everything that needs to be talked about for now. When you have finished the book let me know and I will help any way I can." Dumbledore said.
"Thank you sir." Hermione said.
"And do let me know if you all have and more dreams."
"We will." The three said and left the office.
"It's going to be just fine Remus. Just talk to him, let him know that aren't mad at him. We need him to concentrate on the upcoming months, and not why you are acting like you are." Dumbledore said firmly.
"I'm going. I just don't want to see him hurt anymore than he has. I should of been there when Percy attacked, he doesn't deserve to have all theses burdens. He should be able to live a normal life."
"He will soon. Now stop stalling and go talk to him."
"I am. Good night Albus." Lupin said and closed the door to the office.