The proof to Ginny's real first name (Ginevra) can be found at )
Silvercrystal77: Thank you so much and I am glad you enjoyed the chapter. I tried to give them forms that I haven't read about and I wanted the pairs to be the same to show they are meant for each other. I know Harry's name does sound weird and if you are anyone has a better choice I will change it. I did go back and change the on slot to onslaught thanks for that. Thank you so much for the review.
Cintishortstop: Thank you and here is the next chapter, it did run a little long but I hope that everyone will like it.
JuveFan: I thank you for the review and no you are not being rude. I have left a link at the top so you can see that it is not a mistake and her name is really Ginevra and that is from JK herself. Again thank you for the faithful reviews and kind words.
Padfootedmoony: I hope you are not disappointed at the first prank; there will more soon. Thanks again.
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Lourdes: Thank you so much and I hope this chapter does not disappoint you.
Nymphadora003: Ah my Nymphadora how are you? I am glad you are still reading and reviewing. I am happy that you like the chapters; yeah I had to have her defend herself and punch the crap out of him (he really deserves it) I hope you will enjoy this chapter just as much as you have the others. The sorting song was so hard for me but I hope everyone likes it. Two great reviews from you as always. Until next time Froggyy1
May 25, 2004 9 days until the movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban will be released (I do not count the day I post).
Can Love Find Me Now
Chapter 27
The first Marauders Prank and the search for Pure Love
Harry and Ron both woke up at the same time the next morning. Neville was already up and dressed when Harry emerged from his bed. He gave the two a sly smile before turning and getting his school bag ready for the day. Harry and Ron rushed to get their shower and dressed to meet the girls in the common room. Twenty minutes later the three boys were sitting on the couch waiting for Ginny and Hermione to come down from their dorm; the girls arrived five minutes later. They headed for the great hall to meet Luna and watch the show that was about to begin. They had just arrived at the bottom of the stair case; where Luna was waiting for them when they heard a commotion coming from the side hall; the hall where the Slytherin's come from their common room. The show was about to begin; so the six made their way into the great hall to get their seats for the show.
The Slytherin's were in a very grumpy mood as they entered the great hall. The plan could not have gone any better then it was going at this moment. It was working like a well oiled machine; the whole Slytherin house arrived to their table at the same time, sat down and started filling their plates with food and their cups with juice. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and Neville tried to look like they were eating while watching the Slytherins. Luna was in the same state as her other friends; she would take a bit of food and then look over to the Slytherin table. First to have a reaction were Malfoy and his goons; their features started to change. Blond hair changed to red, freckles sprouted all over his face and a blush touched his cheeks; then it happened, people were taking drinks of their pumpkin juice and one by one the Slytherin house changed into Canary's, clucking and freaking out. The whole hall broke out into laughter, pointing at the table that once held the Slytherin house. Harry glanced at the teachers table to see if they had noticed what was happening. Just as Crabbe sprang out of his seat and headed for the teachers table Professor Snape looked up as he heard the cluck coming from his student.
It was so hard for the group to keep their laughter under control. Moving their eyes back to the Slytherin table; you could see those who had changed into Canary's molting back to their normal form; with one exception; across their forehead was the word coward (which would last twenty-four hours). Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle had coward across their forehead too but still looked different then the rest. The three had Weasley red hair, freckles, and a blushing face. Crabbe and Goyle were pointing at Malfoy and laughing as was Malfoy pointing at them for the same reason. Once they realized they each looked the same their faces showed fear, hate, loathing, and anger. Dumbledore finally had to stand and shoot sparks up to get the hall to quiet down.
"Now that we all have had a good laugh this fine morning; if you are through with your breakfast please head for your first morning classes and if I did not know better I would say that the infamous marauders have returned. Now off to class."
Ginny meet with Luna to head to Herbology while the five sixth years headed to transfiguration. When they arrived to transfiguration the classroom was empty and the door was closed. Ron not being able to keep quiet started talking to thin air
"That was bloody brilliant mate; you made Malfoy look like a Weasley and all the other houses busting a gut from all that."
"Well I will have to say that Malfoy looked out of sorts when he realized he had red hair and freckles."
"He got really pissed didn't he? Hermione what did you think about the prank?"
"The adrenalin rush was so worth it; I mean, I though I wasn't going to stop laughing."
"But Harry, how did they all end up coming in at the same time; did you plan that with out telling us?"
"Yeah, that's why I had to go talk to Dobby; it was the only way to make sure they all were affected at the same time. If they arrived separately then some of them would not have touched anything."
"Good one mate"
"But Harry what did you have Dobby do?"
"Hermione it was so easy; he just made the Slytherin house entrance stick so it wouldn't open until everyone was ready to leave."
"That was a bloody brilliant idea Harry."
"Thanks Ron"
Professor McGonagall stood there trying to look displeased but you could see a faint smile on her face. She opened the door and they followed her inside. The morning went by so fast for the sixth year students and it was already time for lunch. Ginny and Luna were sitting at the end of the Gryffindor table talking in whispers. Neville went and sat beside Luna, Harry sat by Ginny and Hermione and Ron sat across from the four. Malfoy and his goons walked into the hall just as they started eating. Hermione noticed they were heading their way and not to their own table.
"Troubles coming guys" she said as she took a bit of her Shepard's pie.
"What did you do to us Potter?"
"What are you talking about Malfoy? I haven't done anything to you."
"You know you did all that to us this morning"
"Nope can't say that I did anything."
"Potter I know you did and when I have the proof, you will pay for this."
"Malfoy how could I have done that to you? I was sitting here with my friends this morning and was no where near your table; matter fact we came in the hall just in front of you. So how did I do this to you?"
"I don't know Potter; you would be the only one to make us look like the Weasel; you better be glad it wore off?"
"Well if I knew Malfoy; how it happened then I would tell you but I don't know; so please leave us alone so we can finish our lunch."
Malfoy gave him a final sneer and stalked off towards the Slytherin table. The Gryffindor's shoved food in their mouths and grabbed their bags; they could not be late for potions. After the morning show Harry was sure that Snape would make his life unbearable today. When they arrived in front of potions classroom most of the class was already there. Most of the students in N.E.W.T.S potions were from other houses. So when Malfoy showed up the laughter started again. The laughter stopped when their potions master arrived to open his classroom. He looked over at Malfoy and gave a disgusted look at his student and then gave Harry, Ron and Hermione the same look but didn't say a word. Opening the door he strolled along the isles to his desk and waited for his students to take their seats. Once everyone was seated he glared at the class and began the class.
"Today we will be starting a potion that is complicated and will take a month to complete. Some of you will fail to make the Polyjuice Potion; (sneering at Harry) there are only four of you that I have faith in to make this potion right. The directions are on the board and you will be working on your own; I catch anyone helping others (looking at Hermione) and you will fail this assignment; now begin."
Harry and Ron wrote down the direction before they started; Hermione gave them each a smile of praise. Once they had every sentence written down they pulled out their supplies and cauldron. As Snape worked his way around the room; stopping by Malfoy first and as usual gave his Slytherin student praise for what he had completed so far and then moved on to the next table. After an half an hour he had reached the table where Harry, Ron and Hermione were sitting at the front of the class. Snape looked in Hermione's cauldron first and nodded his head with satisfaction at her progress; next stop was Ron. Harry could see that Ron had been doing fine on his potion (since the three knew how to make it since their second year) and then when their teacher stood in front of him he got all nervous but when Snape looked into the cauldron there was nothing bad he could say.
"Mr. Weasley either you have cheated in some way or have had help doing this potion (looking at Hermione)."
"No sir I didn't cheat or have any help with anything."
"What are the ingredients that you use for this potion?"
"Well sir there is Lacewing flies, leeches, fluxweed, and knotgrass, powdered horn of a bicorn, shredded skin of boomslang and a bit of who ever you want to turn into." (from Book 2)
"How long does a dose last Mr. Weasley?"
"The effects last for one hour unless you keep drinking the potion."
"What did you do Mr. Weasley take a potion to help you use that brain of yours before you came to class today?"
"No…sir…I'm just…doing my…best…sir."
"Fine Mr. Weasley but if I find out that Miss. Granger or Mr. Potter helped you in anyway you all will be thrown out of this class."
"Yes sir."
Snape looked in Harry's but didn't say a word and moved back to his desk. You could see the potions professor glancing at his class every now and then; he still felt that Ron had cheated and was trying his best to catch him at it. The three had smiles plastered across their face as they finished cleaning up for the day; they knew there was no way Professor Snape could fail them on this potion. After second year they had an advantage with making this potion and were glad that they had broke the rules back then. With five minutes left in class Professor Snape told the class he wanted a two foot long essay on the ill effects if you used the wrong ingredients for this potion and that it was due next Friday. When class was over the three rushed out to head for their next class; with smiles still on their faces they entered Professor Flitwick's for charms.
By the time charms was over Hermione was in heaven; her two best friends were finally taking notes and trying harder then she had ever seen them work. Today in class they had worked on canceling charms. It only took Harry and Ron thirty minutes before they were able to completely do the charm correctly; which for them was a great improvement. By dinner time Hermione was telling everyone how great they had preformed in classes that day. Neville, Ginny and Luna were sitting at the Gryffindor table talking when they entered the great hall for dinner. As they sat down Hermione started telling the others what had happened in potions class and how mature Ron had acted with taking notes for once and pissing off professor Snape by knowing about the Polyjuice potion. Ginny and Neville gave Ron a look that showed how surprised they were but left it at that. Luna excused herself to go eat and told them she would be back once she was through. The five Gryffindor's laughed about the morning prank and would glance at Malfoy; seeing that he was still pissed off about looking like a Weasley for an hour that day. Hermione informed them she had found some more information about the charm on the necklace and the broach. She felt that they should discuss it in the room of requirements tonight and Harry agreed; this way no one could listen in to their conversation.
Luna came back over after she ate and sat with Neville while he finished his pumpkin pie. At six forty-five the six left the great hall and headed up to the seventh floor; they would have two hours to talk about what Hermione found and practice on their Animagus training. Harry was hoping they would get there before Dobby did; he wanted to make sure things were just right before he gave them their coats. Harry was so lost in his own thoughts that he didn't even realize he was in front of the room until Neville nudged him in the side. Harry gave him a sly smile and followed his friends into the room. Harry looked around and saw that Dobby had not arrived yet; since it was eight minutes until seven. Dobby was supposed to meet him there at eight o'clock but since the house-elf was so eager to please Harry; he might just show up early to try and fix up the room. Hermione had made a schedule for them to follow in their training but tonight they were going to start with talking about the information that she had found out.
With her research she had found out that the person that would have to perform the charm on the two pieces of jewelry would have to be pure of heart (not pure in the physical since) and have true feelings for the person. To change the person to be protected; each person performing the charm would have to supply some of their blood and mixed with a clear sealing potion. There were many people who could do this for Ginny but Hermione feared that there was no one that could do this for her. Harry, Ron, Ginny, Neville and Luna all said that they would do it if it were possible and Ron reassured her that if his parents could they would; since they truly adored her. These were all options that they would discuss with Dumbledore on Sunday. After discussing this for a while they started their Animagus training. Neville was showing the most improvement with the ability to make his fingers stretch, change his facial features just a bit, hands taking the form of paws and make his hair grow. Ron was the next of the six that was doing very well; he was able to make his hair grow longer, change his facial features and stretch his fingers; then came Luna, Ginny, Hermione and then Harry but they were all doing extremely well.
At seven-forty-five Dobby popped in with snacks; which Ron was so glad for; his stomach had been growling for the past twenty minutes. The whole group was glad for a break; Animagus training took a lot of magical energy, physical energy and patience. Harry motioned for Dobby to follow him over to the big couch by the fire place and Harry sat down; while Dobby just stood there.
"Dobby sit down please."
"Dobby cannot sit with a wizard Harry Potter sir."
"Dobby, remember we talked about this; you are to call me Harry and I am your friend so you can sit with me. Do you want a snack or something?"
"Oh no, Dobby cannot but Dobby will sit with his friend Harry."
"Ok Dobby, now where do you have the packages; are they here or are they still where you have them hid?"
"Oh no sir, Dobby hid them here today; that way they would be here for you when you came."
"Thanks Dobby, do you think you could get them for me and bring them over to the table?"
"Oh Yes, Dobby will"
Harry moved back over to the table with his friends and listened to their speculation of when they would transform into their Animagus forms. For some reason Harry felt that Ginny would be a beautiful Tigress (he could see them getting playful in their big cat form) since she was beautiful as a person. He also knew that between Ginny and Luna; he would not want to meet them in a dark alley way (Animagus form or human form). Both girls in their form could be useful for some pranks on the other houses on the weekends. He could see it now, people running from them scared that they would be eaten or killed by the wild looking animals. Yes, that could be fun to watch; Luna, Ginny or even both of them scaring the life out of the Slytherin's the most. He knew they needed to make plans for more pranks that they would use through out the year; he wanted to have some real fun this year; even though he knew there was danger lurking out there because of Voldemort. Harry was brought out of his thoughts by the popping sound of Dobby returning.
"Dobby has brought his friend Harry the packages sir."
"Thanks Dobby and please stay."
"Yes, Dobby will stay for his friend Harry."
"OK, before I show you all what is in these packages; listen to why you are getting what is in them. First and foremost I want you all to know that I feel privileged to have all of you as my friends; most of you know that until I came to Hogwarts I didn't have friends. Neville, you have been my friend and house mate for six years now and I have left you out of things for to long. You went with me with out a thought of what danger you would be in and I thank you. I have also missed many of your birthdays and Christmases which I am really sorry for."
"Luna, I meet you for the first time last year on the train and wish we had met sooner. You have become a very dear friend to me this past year and hope that we will be friends for life. You are one of the group now and as Remus told me once; "Harry once a Marauder; always a Marauder." So after tonight you will always be a Marauder; unless you become a traitor like Peter did with my parents."
"Ron and Hermione, you have been with me since my first year here and I want to thank you for being my friends. At any time; with Voldemort after me you could have abandoned me and you didn't; thank you. You two have kept me grounded; helped keep me sane at times and helped me in more ways then you will ever know."
"Ginny, I know we had a rocky start and that I am truly sorry for. I wish you hadn't been so shy but it is one thing I find appealing about you. You have become a very dear friend to me and much more. Though I'm not sure where we all will go from here; I hope that we will all stand together in friendship and life (winking at Ginny)."
"I would like to give you all a present from me; for no reason what so ever but it will be the trademark of the new generation of the Marauders. We will be following in the foot steps of Prongs who was James Potter; my father, Padfoot who was Sirius Black; my godfather, Moony who is Remus Lupin; my new godfather and the traitor Wormtail who is Peter Pettigrew and is nothing but a traitor that I hope will get what he deserves soon. These four were the greatest pranksters in the history of Hogwarts. Fred and George Weasley tried to be like them and I think passed onto the greatest pranksters with the help of the Marauders map. I know that Ginny, Neville and you Luna don't know what that is and I am here to tell you that my father and his friends made this map and it shows where every person is inside the castle and some of the grounds. We will use this to aid our adventures and pranks."
"I didn't mean to talk so long so sorry about that. So with out making you wait any longer I will give you your presents."
Harry took each package and looked at the names that Fred and George had put on each. He instructed them all not to open them until each person had theirs. He gave Ron his first and then moved around the table giving Hermione, Neville, and Luna; took his own and last but not least Ginny. They all looked at him waiting for the word that they could open the packages.
"OK you can open them now."
Luna took her time like it was no big deal to be receiving a present from anyone. Ron, Hermione and Ginny tore into the paper like it was Christmas. All of a sudden there were gasps from everyone even Luna. The girls looked up at Harry with tears in their eyes; Ron and Neville sat there with their mouths hanging open, unmoving and in shock. Harry waited for someone to say something; what they thought about them, yell at him or something. Luna stood up and walked around the table to Harry and engulfed him in a hug; he was surprised since she had only hugged him once before. This enacted a chain reaction of responses from his friends. Hermione was her normal self in her reaction;
"Harry you should not have done this; we should help you with the cost of the coats; they must have cost a fortune; what did Remus say when you did this; does he even know; Harry answer me and get that grin off your face."
"Because you are my friend; no you will not help pay for them; it is none of your business what they cost; Remus was happy about it; yes he knows; and no I will not stop grinning and for the rest of you; no argument about the coats; they are yours and I will not take no for an answer; so just live with it ok."
"Harry, mate what were you thinking when you decided on these coats?"
"Ron, I got the idea from Fred and Georges coats they had on when they met us last term. I wanted to do something nice for my friends and show off a bit in front of the Slytherin's ok."
"Well I for one think they are great."
"Good, now you will find that these are specialty coats; inside you will find instructions for them. Tomorrow we will work on the secrets of the jackets; there are many hidden pockets for carrying pranks, books, food (looking at Ron), supplies for classes, or a night of fun. I just hope Remus and I thought of every need we might have; yes Hermione he helped me design these jackets. Now I think it's time we head to bed or at least our common rooms. Luna I am going to ask Professor McGonagall if it's ok that you come into Gryffindor common room sometimes; like on the weekends and stuff like that; that is if you would want to."
"I would love that Harry; Ginny, Hermione and I have still been using the parchment from the summer so we can talk after we leave here and so you know Harry I will never be like that Wormtail and thank you for making me a Marauder too. Just so you know; you all are my first ever friends besides Ginny; I guess since everyone thinks I am so strange and they call me Loony Lovegood that I can't be a friend."
"Luna, you can be as loony as you want; I don't care myself and I hope your house mates are treating you better."
"Um, they leave me alone now that you talk to me Harry."
"I'm glad for that Luna; ok let's head out and Dobby could you wait about ten minutes and pop up to my dorm for a bit. I want to talk to you about something important?"
"Oh, yes Harry I is being there in ten minutes time sir."
They started to clean up but Dobby told them to go before they got into trouble. The six put on their jackets and walked out of the room of requirements with smiles on their faces; this was going to be a fun year for all of them. Tonight they all walked Luna to the hall that held her house entrance and four stood off a bit so they could have a private goodnight. Then the five friends headed to Gryffindor tower for the night. Once inside Neville said goodnight and headed to the sixth year boys dorm. Ron and Hermione went over to a corner chair to have some quiet time; Hermione sitting on Ron's lap. Ginny and Harry sat on the couch in front of the fire and just held each others hand. Five minutes later Harry pulled Ginny up so he could head up to talk to Dobby; he didn't want to keep him waiting. He kissed Ginny on the cheek and said his goodnights to her; he called over his shoulder goodnight to Ron and Hermione.
Dobby was standing by Harry's bed when he entered the dorm room. He told him to give him a minute while he got ready for bed; he wanted to be comfortable for their talk. When Harry came back into the room Dobby was gazing out the window lost in his own world. Harry wanted more then anything to help the house-elf that had tried so hard to help him in his second year, fourth year and last year when he helped them all with the room of requirements to hide in. He did not want the house-elf to be a slave again and he wanted to know how Winky was doing; she had been in bad shape. Harry felt he was responsible for some of the things that happened to Winky; he knew she would never accept her freedom from him or Dumbledore.
"Hey, you ok there mate?"
"Is there something wrong with Harry's Wheezy?"
"No Dobby, I was talking to you. Are you ok?"
"Dobby is fine Harry but why do you call Dobby mate? Dobby would like to be Winky's mate but not Harry Potter's. I is sorry sir."
"Well Dobby, I don't want to be your mate in that way either. We humans call our friends mate and that is why I called you mate Dobby but if don't like that then I won't do it again."
"Oh no, Harry is aloud to call Dobby mate; Dobby will have to remember it means friend. Master Harry what did you want to talk to Dobby about?"
"If it is alright with Professor Dumbledore; since you work for him; I was wondering if you would like to help Mrs. Weasley this summer. Really the question is for you and Winky; she has acquired a very large estate and will need some real help to clean it up this summer. I know Winky won't take pay but you would be paid for your help; that is if she will agree to help. Will you talk to Winky for me and I will talk to Professor Dumbledore and Mrs. Weasley."
"Mrs. Wheezy is being your wheezy's mother?"
'Yes Dobby, she is Ron's and Ginny's mum."
"Dobby would be honored to help your wheezy's mother to clean her new home. Dobby is not kept to busy in summer time Harry Potter sir and would do the work for free. Dobby would become her elf if Harry wants Dobby to do so."
"No Dobby, right now I just want her to have some help cleaning that house. It has been closed up for many years and is probably filthy and has some nasty things living in it."
"Yes Dobby will help if Master Dumbledore will say Dobby can."
"Good Dobby, I want this to be a surprise for Ron and his family ok"
"Yes I is understanding"
"OK Dobby, I think that about covers what all I had to say. Goodnight Dobby and I will see you again soon ok."
"Goodnight Harry, Dobby's best mate; seeing you soon sir."
With that, Dobby was gone in a quick pop. Right after Dobby left Ron walked into their dorm with a smug look on his face. Harry wondered if it had to do with Hermione or the jackets. He decided to leave him alone for now and let his friend enjoy what ever thoughts that were going through his head. Harry pulled the bed hangings closed and lay there trying to clear his mind before he fell asleep. That night Harry had a few bad dreams remembering the end of the Triwizard Tournament with seeing Cedric dieing, his parents coming out of Voldemort's wand and Peter cutting his arm for his blood. Voldemort could touch him now but still could not possess him for long. Harry knew that the love he had within him would not allow him to. He did manage to have four hours sleep before he woke up sweating. He got up and grabbed clean boxers and tee shirt and headed to the shower; he would never be able to fall back asleep feeling grungy. Harry returned to his bed and tried to clear his mind once again; this time thinking of all the love he had for his friends and family. He fell asleep with a smile on his face; even though his parents were gone he had found people who loved him and would be there for him no matter what happened in the future.
The morning sun woke him; the sun was shining in his eyes. He had forgotten to close back his hangings when he got back into bed; oh well he thought
"Might as well get up and get something to eat."
Ron and Neville were not in their beds when he climbed out of his bed. Harry dressed in muggle close and pulled on his trench coat and headed to the common room. When he got there his friends were waiting for him and by the looks of things they had the same idea he had. They would go to breakfast as the new Marauders but no one would know what the coats stood for and he hoped Luna would have hers on too because that would show her house mates she had real friends. Ginny told the others that Luna would be waiting at the bottom of the stairs for them and that she would be wearing her coat too; Harry just smiled.
As the five walked down to the great hall they received a lot of looks; some of envy, wonder, hate, (from Slytherin's) and some peculiar looks. They all just smiled at each and everyone of them. Harry couldn't help but laugh when they reached Luna; he saw too many people give her death glares and many more looks of envy. She walked over to the group and they all entwined their arms and walked into the great hall. From the Slytherin table you could hear Malfoy yell out so everyone could hear him try to make fun of them.
"Weasel who did you rob; we all know your family can't afford coats like that."
"Weaslet did Potter or Longbottom pay you for services rendered to get that coat? We all know Potter is real friendly with Granger."
It was Luna who pulled the whole group to a sudden stop. She turned to Malfoy and gave him the deadliest look she could and then all you know what broke lose.
"Draco Malfoy, how dare you insult these people? You dear Draco, need to watch yourself; before you become a bouncing ferret again. I am sure that the lovely Miss. Granger could and would make it happen for you and as for our lovely Miss. Weasley you know what she can do to you or have you forgotten that bat-boggy-hex from last term. Another fact you need to recognize is that even though we have gentlemen men who care for us; we are still untouched and any time you want us to prove this (looking at all of the people in the great hall) we can get Hagrid to get a Unicorn; which will prove we three are still ladies. So now Draco, unless you want me to prove how well I can hex you then I would suggest you not insult my friends or my boyfriend Neville again."
Everyone in the great hall looked over between Malfoy and Luna; not sure if the battle of words was over. Some looked at Luna with pride that she had stood up to that git of a Slytherin. Her friends gave her the best praise they could by hugging her and turning towards the Gryffindor table to have breakfast together. The day went by so fast for the six friends; the had went to see Hagrid for tea, went and spoke to Professor McGonagall about Luna being able to come to their common room on weekends (which she agreed to for only three hours per day) for studying, and spent time in the room of requirements.
Sunday came and the six headed to Professor Dumbledore's office at four o'clock (he had sent Harry word Saturday night) to see who would be able to put the protection charm on the jewelry for Ginny and Hermione. They reached the Gargoyle and Harry whispered the password "Mars Bars" and it sprang to the side for them to enter. As they reached the door to Dumbledore's office you could hear that there were many people inside. Bill Weasley opened the door for the teens to enter. Molly Weasley started fussing over the two girls; with promises that they would protect them no matter what; with or with out the charm being preformed. Dumbledore welcomed them all and asked for everyone to be seated.
"Thank you all for coming this afternoon. Miss. Granger, I have no doubt you have been researching things since our last meeting; have you found out anything useful that we can do to the jewelry?"
"Yes Professor, with further research I have found that we can change the protection easily. With a clear sealing potion and a bit of blood from the persons performing the charm; we can change the protection. With your theory professor about the pure of heart; I have found that anyone from Ginny's family could perform the charm for her as long as they love her and have a pure heart and for me it could be any of my friends as long as they were pure of heart and cared for me enough to protect me. I think that about covers all I learned."
"Oh Miss. Granger, that is wonderful news for both of you. I assume that you know which potion that we need to make for this to happen."
"Yes sir, I have already made the potion and have brought it tonight."
"I must say Miss. Granger, that you séance to amaze me and hope that you never stop. We must decide who will perform the charm for the two of you. I know that Molly and Arthur both would like to do this for their daughter; so that is for them to decide but for you Miss. Granger have you thought about who would do this for you?"
"Professor we have thought about it and think that Ron or Harry should perform the charm."
"Mr. Longbottom, the choice is theirs to make and Miss. Granger's choice to accept."
"Professor I want to do this for Hermione and I do have the love for her and hope that my heart is pure enough to protect her forever."
"Thank you Mr. Weasley."
"Miss Granger is Ron acceptable to perform the charm for you?"
"Yes sir"
"Good, good, now Arthur, Molly which one will be doing this for your daughter?"
"Albus I believe Molly should; they have a special bond that I think will be most beneficial. A mothers love bond is stronger then the bond between father and daughter."
"Yes Arthur I believe you to be right. Miss. Granger if you would supply the potion. Mr. Weasley and Molly please come over so we may retrieve some of your blood."
Ron went first and extended his hand to the headmaster so he could retrieve some of his blood. Hermione added the potion into the bowl she had brought to use. Dumbledore then added his blood to the potion; Ron then said the incantation "Ena-odite-protecto" over the potion and then he said it over the broach; he repeated this ten times; each time dipping the broach into the potion; the tenth dip he repeated these words from his heart.
"Ena-odite-protecto my heart, my love and my soul Hermione Granger"
Molly followed her son's example and put her hand out to the headmaster so he could retrieve her blood. Hermione took the second bowl and added the potion; then Molly added her blood. She turned to her daughter with tears in her eyes and then said the incantation "Ena-odite-protecto" over the potion and then the necklace; she repeated this ten times; each time dipping the necklace into the potion; the tenth dip she repeated these words from her heart; trying not to cry any more then she was.
"Ena-odite-protecto Ginevra Molly Weasley my heart, my daughter, my love, my child and my soul"
Dumbledore applied a drying charm on the two pieces of jewelry and handed them back to the giver. Ron handed Hermione the broach and kissed her lightly on the cheek; with tears in her eyes she accepted the broach and pinned it to her shirt under her coat and then kissed Ron on the cheek. Molly walked over to her daughter and pulled her into one of her famous hugs.
"Ginny dear, please accept this necklace from me to protect you through out your life and remember your father and I love you and are so proud of you."
Placing a kiss on her daughter's cheek she handed her the necklace. Ginny took the necklace and placed it around her neck and kissed her mother on the cheek.
"Mum I accept…(hiccup) this necklace…(hiccup) from you…(hiccup) and dad and (hiccup) I will…(hiccup) wear it always (hiccup)."
Molly Weasley grabbed her daughter and held her close to her for what seemed like hours to Ginny; finely she got out:
"I can't breathe mum" and she released her.
She walked over to her son and Hermione and pulled both into a hug just like the one she had given Ginny. She told them both how proud she was of them. Dumbledore watched over his students and former students as they celebrated the gift of protection that Molly and Ron had provided for Ginny and Hermione. The excitement died down so Dumbledore took the time to get everyone to settle down.
"Well now, we have had an eventful afternoon. Why don't we all head down to the kitchen for dinner before the Weasley's have to return to headquarters. This way we can have a private dinner with out prying eyes."
"Oh yes, that would be just fine; Arthur and I would love to stay and have dinner with the children."
"Good then, shall we go then; Minerva would you care to join us?"
"I think I would enjoy that very much Albus."
The Weasley clan, Harry, Hermione, Luna, Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall exited the office of the headmaster and headed to the kitchens of Hogwarts castle. They all enjoyed the time they had with the Weasley's and soon it was time for them to leave. Hermione and Ginny were now protected against any disaster that might befall them. After dinner they all said goodbye to the Weasley's and headed up to their dorms; Neville saying goodnight to Luna at the stairs.
The days turn into weeks and before they all knew it Halloween was getting closer. Hermione sent off an owl to Rita Skeeter asking her if she was ready to do another truthful interview; with the people who knew what happened that night last June. The week before Halloween they received a reply from her saying she would meet them at the Three Broomsticks on Saturday the 26th of October. The six had many meetings to decide what all they would tell to her; there were many things Harry wanted them to know.
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