Chapter 6
As Harry began to wake up he blinked his eyes a few times while he tried to clear the fogginess out of his head. The last thing he could remember was going to sleep after an outing in Diagon Ally with Tonks, but this was definitely not his room on Number Four Privet Drive where he had went to sleep in. He was lying in what was probably the biggest four poster bed he had ever seen, and the most comfortable as well. He sat up to get a better look around the room he was in. The bed was about twice the size of a king size bed and had dressings of Gryffindor colors. As he took in the rest of the room he saw two roll top writing desks, a small sitting area with a coffee table two chairs and a loveseat, three doors one of witch was open so he could tell that one was the loo. The other two doors he assumed went to a closet and the rest of the house, what ever house he was in. The room was softly lit with candles and windows lined two of the 4 walls of the massive room, though with the drapes drawn shut he could not see out from where he was sitting on the bed. He was just about to get out of the bed to use the loo and try to figure out where in the world he was when an arm fell across his chest.
Amongst the massive bed Harry had failed to notice Tonks was sleeping under the covers right beside him. As he looked at her beautiful face her eyes fluttered and where a soft violet color. She smiled at him, thinking about how handsome he had become. She stretched out a bit trying to bring herself into full wakefulness and yawned a 'Mornin, Harry'. It was then that it hit her that she was in the same bed as Harry. Not that this bothered her but she did not remember getting into bed with him and started to rack her brain as to how, why, when and what happened to get there.
Harry smiled back 'Morning, Tonks... um... you wouldn't happen to know where we are would you?'
'What do you mean, Harry?' she asked with a puzzled look on her face. Harry just gave her a funny look and waved his hand around the room and raised his eyebrow. After looking around the room she was about to comment that she had no clue as to where they were then the door opened and Professor Dumbledore along with Madam Pomfrey walked in.
'Ahh, I see you two have finely woken up. About time I must say.' Dumbledore said chuckling to himself' I'm sure you two have questions to ask but I am sure Poppy would like to check both of you over first to make sure all is well. After that I shall answer all the questions I can.'
Madam Pomfrey checked them both over and after declaring them in perfect health left saying she would be getting back to her vacation.
Tonks was the first to speak after Madam Pomfrey had left. 'Professor, Dumbledore where are we? How did we get here? How long have we been asleep? And why am I in bed with Harry?' She asked all this very fast but mumbled to herself after that the question. 'Not that I'm complaining.' Harry had heard her though and blushed slightly, Dumbledore had also heard and smiled a little wider.
'Well Ms. Tonks,' Dumbledore said 'To answer your first question you are in Harry's house.'
'My house, Professor? What do mean my house?' asked Harry, a look of confusion on his face.
'Well that would have to do with how long you were asleep, Harry. The two of you have been, as they say, Out of it, for two weeks. In being so you were unable to attend the reading of Sirius's will leaving me to speak for the both of you. Potters Perch, This house, if you can call it that was left to you by Sirius. It appears your mother and father helped him build it in secret after they had graduated.'
'When your magic took hold, Harry a number of interesting things happened. One of which was the destruction of the protective wards in and around your Aunt's house. With out those wards it is unsafe for you to stay there any longer, so you were moved to head quarters. After the reading and I found out about this and the protective charms your mother herself put on this property I decided that you might rather stay here then at Grimmauld Place. Your mother was a Charms Mistress, Harry. Charms are what she did best, and the protective ones here are among the best I have ever seen. It is as safe for you here as it is at Hogwarts.' Dumbledore then made his way to the sitting area and took one of the chairs and motioned Tonks and Harry to follow.
As they got out of the bed, Harry noticed what Tonks had on and almost tripped over his own feet. It was a black Wired Sisters T-Shirt. That wasn't what got his attention though. It was the fact that it was about all she had from what he could tell. It fell just below her bum to show bare legs and feet with painted toenails. From when her hips swayed as she walked he could see when material brushed across her body that there where strap lines from a pair of G-string panties. Harry finely tore his eyes from Tonks mentally bashing himself for thinking of her like a piece of meat. He made his way to the closet to see if there was anything he could put on and maybe find something for her as well. Little did he know Tonks was having similar thoughts to herself.
Tonks had to hold in her tongue when she saw Harry walk across the room. He had on a pair of loose fitting silk pajama pants that she had got him to buy on there day in Diagon Ally and nothing else from what she could tell. She watched the mussels on his back and arms and just wanted to throw herself at him. Then she scolded herself for those thoughts, knowing that Harry was more then just a sexy body. "But DAMN! What a body" she thought to herself. "Besides we promised each other to take it slow and get to know one another better, At least until his birthday." She giggled softly at the thought.
Harry came out of the walk in closet thinking to his self that it was "Bloody huge." He had on a black silk house robe pajama bottoms he had kept on for now. He walked to Tonks who was heading to the closet herself for something to put on after he realized how little she did have on. (They had on the same things they had on when they when to sleep on Privet Drive.)
'Here you go, Tonks. I thought you might want something to put on as well.' He handed her one of his green silk house robes.
'Thanks, Harry' She beamed at him and slipped on the robe and they made there way to Dumbledore.
Dumbledore had conjured tea while patiently waiting for them and handed them there cups as soon as they sat down on the loveseat. Just then two Phoenix appeared in a burst of flame. Tonks and Harry both were stunned at the sight and were even more stunned when the Phoenix flew to them. The one with black feathers with pink tips settling on Harry's shoulder and the pink Phoenix with black tips settling onto Tonk's shoulder.
'I see your bond Phoenix has decided to make an entrance.' Dumbledore commented with a smile and took a sip of his tea?
'Bond Phoenix?' Asked Tonks and Harry together, Harry with confusion and Tonks with wonder.
'Yes. They were born from Hedwig. When I first arrived at your aunt's home, Harry, Miss. Tonks and your self were in a sort of magic net. I was not cretin what was happening at the time but Fawkes would not let me interfere. When Hedwig first arrived into your room she seemed to share a conversation with Fawkes. After a few moments she flew to where you and Nymphadora were floating in mid air in your magic nets. She flew into a beam of Magic that connected you both and there was a blast of bright white light and when it disappeared Hedwig was gone and the two phoenix where left behind.
Harry did not know how to take this news. He feared he had lost one of his true friends, a friend that stood by him and kept him company in the summers when there was only the Dursleys. 'Hedwig is gone?' Harry asked in little more then a whisper. Tonks instantly moved closer and put a comforting arm around him.
No, my Harry. I am not gone he heard the Phoenix on his shoulder reply to him in his mind. I am still your Hedwig. I have changed yes, but I am the same. In my choosing to help, My Harry and his mate complete the life and soul bond I was transformed into bond Phoenix. My life and sole are divided between, My Harry and his mate. So now I am two, one for My Harry and one for My Lady. Now we shall need new names. We are two separate beings now but we complete each other, much like you and your mate, My Harry
Harry was shocked. Trying to comprehend what he had just been told he looked to Tonks who had the same expression on her face as he did but nodded to let him know she had heard what was said as well. They looked to Dumbledore who was smiling at them as much as ever, eyes twinkling away happily
'I believe they asked to be named Harry. Why don't you and Miss Tonks name them now?'
'Umm... Okay... What do you think Tonks? What should there names be?' Harry asked her.
Tonks beamed at him and turned to her Phoenix 'Hmmm... What should we call you? Hedwig means "Refuge in Battle' so how bout we call you Cayden? It Gaelic for "Spirit of Battle"
I would like that My Lady her Phoenix replied and nuzzled her cheek. Tonks beamed back at the Phoenix and stroked his feathers.
Harry thought for a moment longer. He then looked his Phoenix in the eyes and asked her 'How would you like to be called Nydia? It's Latin for "Refuge" would you like that name?'
It is a perfect name, My Harry. I would be honored for the name. For now we will rest, My Harry. We will talk more later, for now the old one has much to say And with that the two Phoenix flew to a perch that was in the corner.
'Professor? What did they mean by help complete the "life and soul bond?" Harry asked the old wizard.
'Well that is a bit complicated. You see not much is known about that type of bond. From what little I do it can be more in depth then soul mates and more special then marriage. It is said that with this type of bond one could not live without the other. And they even possibly could not live for extended time apart. For instance now that you are bonded in this way you could spend a few weeks apart with no ill affects, maybe even a few months. But if you were apart for more then that, say a year you both would waist away to nothing. If one of you would die for any reason the other would not survive. This is the reason for the bond Phoenix that Hedwig has become. For the times you spend apart they are your connection to each other. In times of grave danger they are your protection.'
'I encourage the both of you to explore this bond and all the possibilities of it. I shall do some research on it as well and will let you know of anything that I find. Are there anymore questions at this time? I have some other matters that I must attend to.' Dumbledore asked the young couple. They seemed to still be processing the information he had just given them.
Tonks was the one to answer him seeing that Harry was still in shock. 'Umm... No Sir. I think we have quite enough to think about for the time being.'
'Very well, I shall stop by tomorrow and see how the both of you are doing. There is a copy of the will in the night stand on Harry's side of the bed. You may want to look over it when you have the time. If you need anything just inform Dobby. As soon as he found out Harry had a place of his own he insisted on serving him and has been here since.'
'Yes Sir. Thanks I'll talk to Harry we have a lot to discuss.'
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