Harry Potter and The Power of Two

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The Power of one

Chapter Three: The Fourth Years – Part one

As the Hogwarts express pulled into the train station, Harry said his goodbyes to his friends and promised to write them. He thought to himself a whole year gone, and the big one was coming when Lord Voldemort would rise again. After the car ride home to the Dursleys Harry went back to studying the dueling books. Harry was still practicing the mediation techniques, and was now learning Empathy and how to be able to focus magic with just the mind. Other then his regular school work, spells and charms, transfiguration and DADA, Harry could only practice advance shield charms and Wand less magic in his room because the other spells would cause too much damage to the small bedroom. Harry decided he would use the Tri wizard Tournament as an excuse to practice the advance defense spells. He made sure to keep in contact with his friends. He also had Dobby start looking for a nice set of dress robes for Ginny and a necklace to go with them. He was of course planning to ask her to the dance this Christmas.

Harry's summer with the Dursley's went by very fast, and soon it was the day for the Weasley's to be coming by the floo network. He packed up his schoolbooks, clothing, and other stuff he would need this year. He was looking forward to the world cup, even though there would be an attack on the Muggles. It was better then hanging around here.

The summer sped by even faster after the world cup. Harry, Ron and Ginny played games of Quidditch, went swimming in the pond behind The Burrow, and played chess, which Harry lost every game. Harry and Ginny also went on a few walks alone around the property. Their friendship was just starting to blossom into something more. Soon it was time for the new term to start at Hogworts. As usual, they were almost late getting on the Hogwarts Express. The four friends found an empty compartment to themselves. They talked and played games all the way to Hogsmeade station. Their only interruption was Draco Malfoy.

The food at the welcoming feast was good as always, and Dumbledore told the students about the tournament with the other two schools that would arrive in October. It seemed like no time when October finally came around. The other two schools arrived and cup was brought out. On Halloween Harry's name was called. This time around it was nice to have not only Hermione to talk to, but also Ginny. The rest of the school did not want anything to with him. But this time he really could not care less. Harry could tell now that the fake Mad Eye was indeed trying to help him through the tournament. The day of the weighing of the Wands was a day he was not looking forward to, because of a certain reporter that would be there. He tried to avoid her at all cost, and did not talk to Rita Skeeter once. But she still wrote lies about Harry and Hermione dating. Which Harry made sure that Ginny knew was not true. He did however tell Cedric about the dragons that Hagrid showed him one night.

The first task came and went by quickly, as Harry already knew what to do. Harry was in first place. He did not have much of a problem with the dragon, and even missed getting burned this time. That day McGonagall told Harry about the dance and needing a dance partner, so right afterward he went to find Ginny and asked her to be his date. A few days later he sent her the dress robes that Dobby bought earlier that year by school owl. He had to admit that Dobby had picked out some really nice robes. It was a backless dress that came a bit above the knee. Harry could not wait to see Ginny wearing the dress robes. He knew she would be breath taking. He thought it was nice to be able to write to Sirius again also.

Today was the day of the Yule Ball, and Harry had wrapped up the necklace that was to go with Ginny's dress robes. The necklace was of a golden Phoenix. The eyes were made of emerald, to match his eyes. Ron was busy cutting off the lace from his dress robes. Harry put on his robes and tried make his hair lie flat and went to wait for the girls in the common room. Ten minutes later Ron's date came down stairs, and behind her was Hermione, who was breathtaking as well. Ron could not take his eyes off Hermione, to Ron's date's displeasure.

Then, in Harry's mind, the most beautiful girl in the world walked down the stairs in the dress robes he had given her. Ginny walked in front of Harry and did a little spin. He was able to see Ginny's smooth back for a few seconds. He was not able to speak for a full minute until Ron said "Ginny where in the bloody hell did you get that robe from? You're showing way too much skin!" Ginny gave Ron a murderous look.

Harry broke the soon to be fight by saying "Ginny, you look beautiful. Oh, and I have a Christmas gift for you. It may be a bit early to give it to you but it would go perfect with your dress robes." Harry handed the small slender wrapped box to Ginny. She quickly tore off the wrapping paper and opened the box.

She gasped in surprise as she stared at the necklace and said "Harry this is beautiful! I think you spent too much though Harry."

Harry stepped close to her and said, "It's perfect, just like you. Here, let me help you put in on." Harry gently put on the necklace and said, "Shall we head down now?" Ginny nodded and reached for Harry's hand. They walked down to the entrance hall. Harry noticed a lot of boys looking Ginny over, to his displeasure.

When Professor McGonagall saw the couple, she waved them over and told them to wait until Krum and his date had joined them. Which, incidentally was Hermione. Then she told them "In an hour, the six of you will open the ball with the first dance. Are there any questions?" When she saw everyone shaking there head no she said "Good follow me."

The Professor led the group inside the Great Hall and up to a circular table, which the other judges sat at. After ordering dinner, listening to Percy talk nonstop about his promotion at work, and after the band had finished setting up on the stage, Harry got up and said "Ginny its time." Ginny took the offered hand, and they walked to the center of great hall to the dance floor and the song started.

Harry and Ginny started to dance slowly, looking in to each other's eyes when something strange happened. A connection to each other formed. The only thing Harry saw was Ginny, it was like they were totally by their selves. "Harry I would like to know if you have feelings for me. What I mean is, do you love me?" Ginny asked.

Harry kept looking into her eyes for minute, and thought about how he felt, and said, "There is no other girl that I could love as much as I love you." Harry saw a look on Ginny's face and said again "I'm sorry, I shouldn't …um I mean, I understand if you don't feel the same."

Ginny interrupted him and said "Harry I have loved you since the first time I laid eyes on you on platform Nine and Three Quarters your first year. I didn't know what I was feeling at the time, but I knew that I always wanted to be at your side wherever you go. I could not imagine life with out you. You have been so sweet to me after you saved me in the chamber. I love you so much." Then the two leaned closer to each other and kissed, with all their filings for each other. Unknown to the couple they had started to glow, and everyone in the great hall was looking at them with awe, except Ron, who was getting mad at his best mate for kissing his sister. When they kissed, they started to float in the air. Everyone could feel the magic as it was coming off of the couple in waves, making everyone in the room feel at peace.

As Harry and Ginny kissed, Harry saw images of The Burrow and Ginny's brothers. But they were a lot younger, as was Mrs. Weasley. He knew he was witnessing Ginny's life and hoped she would not reject him if she saw his life. He felt pain in his heart seeing the love of a family that he wished that he could be part of.

Ginny saw Lord Voldemort kill Harry's mom, and then turning the wand at Harry, and watching the green light hit Harry. Then she watched Harry grow up at the Dursley's. She never felt more saddened or angry before, as she watched the sweet child being treated so badly. Then she saw Harry's years from Hogwarts, from saving the Sorcerer's stone, all the way up to Harry's sixth year when Professor Snape killed Dumbledore. Then saw both visions with Dumbledore telling Harry he failed him, but he was going to be given a second chance, and warning him about not changing anything at the end of his third year.

After what seemed like forever for Harry and Ginny, but for the rest of the people in the Great hall only a minute had passed, the memories stopped and the two looked at each other. "I understand if you don't want be with me because I lied to you and the way I grew up." Harry said.

"I understand, I understand you completely and I am not mad at you Harry. I love you and want to be with you. I want to show you what love really is." Ginny said.

Harry started to cry and said "You would do this for me? I love you and I too want to be with you for the rest of my life."

The People in the great hall saw silver strains come out of both Harry and Ginny. Ginny's strains went into Harry, and Harry's strains went into Ginny. Then there was a bright flash of golden light, and then in a burst of flame Fawkes appeared and started to sing while Harry and Ginny slowly floated to the ground as the golden light that had surrounded them faded out. Once they were on the ground, they again kissed each other, and the Golden light faded completely. Fawkes kept singing the most beautiful song that Dumbledore, or anyone else had ever heard.

Once Fawkes stopped singing, Dumbledore started to clap. Soon after, everyone else joined in. This snapped Harry and Ginny out of their private little world and they blushed. After the clapping died down, Dumbledore spoke "Tonight we have all just had the honor of seeing a very rare event, soul mates finding one anther. We got to see the start of a soul bonding, magic far greater then we learn here at Hogwarts. Magic that has not been seen in about a century. I can think of little that is greater then the magic of a soul bond. Love, total love, never ending love, love that can never be stopped, and love that can never waver. What you saw here tonight is so beautiful that there are no words to describe it but we are very honored, and I will cherish this moment for the rest of my life. I again wish to congratulate Harry and Ginny for finding each other and accepting each other." When his speech started and he started talking about the bond their blush depend even more.

Again, the Great Hall broke into applause. Harry decided to get out of the Great Hall before people start to swarm them. He took Ginny's hand and led her outside and to the rose garden. Once the two found a quiet place to sit down Harry said "Wow, I knew about us being soul mates, but I didn't realize we would become bonded!"

Ginny said, "I have heard about the soul bond but I know little about it." Ginny was about to speak again when they heard Hagrid telling Madame Maxime that he was half Giant. Then a minute later, Madame Maxime stormed off saying something about being big boned. Harry winced. He remembered how hard this was going to be for Hagrid.

Harry and Ginny finally went back inside the Entrance Hall. When McGonagall saw the couple she called "Mr. Potter Miss. Weasley, follow me please. The headmaster wishes to speak to you." She and the soul mates proceeded and walked up to Dumbledore's office.

Waiting in the office for them was Professor Dumbledore and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. "Ha, very good you have them Professor. Harry, Ginny why don't you please take a seat." Dumbledore said. Harry and Ginny did as they were told and sat in the chair Dumbledore conjured up for them.

"Now, I have already explained to Molly and Arthur here about what happened earlier. Now that you two are here, I am going to explain what this is going to mean for the two of you. When I was younger, I studied a lot of different types of magic, one of them being the soul bond. When a soul bond is first formed between soul mates they are connected by their magic. It is different for each couple and it takes time for the bond to grow to the point where your souls merge together. In this stage of the bond you must stay close to each other or you could faint or even die from being apart for a long enough period of time as time passes this will become less of a problem." Dumbledore said.

Molly asked loudly "What do you mean they could die? Can you break the bond to prevent that from happing?"

Ginny was about to yell when Dumbledore put his hand up and went on. "Molly, only the darkest of Magic could do such a thing. And I doubt that Harry and Ginny would want the bond to be broken. "Ginny said something like damn straight, but it was low enough that only Harry could hear her. "Now, as long as they stay then no more then four hundred yards from each other they will be fine. But there is one other thing. The soul bond mainly grows at night time, when the couple sleeps together."

Molly again tried to interrupt, but Dumbledore put his hand up again and continued. "You need to form the bond completely, and as quickly as possible. So I am going to assign you new sleeping arrangements. A long time ago, the head of house would sleep in bedchambers underneath the Gryffindor common room. That is until the teacher wing was built. The room is connected with the Gryffindor common room. Now I'm asking that you do not break the trust that I giving you two. Your rooms are very private, and if you break the trust I'm giving you, when the bond is completed I will move you back to your dorm rooms. So I want you respect the trust I'm giving you. Do you both understand?"

Both Harry and Ginny said "Yes Sir." at the same time.

Dumbledore smiled and said, "That's good, now let's move on. You two are going to notice a big difference in your magical power. You two share your magical power as one now, and it also amplified by the love you have for each other. When the bond is complete your powers will be simply amazing! You two will share knowledge and even your thoughts. You will be able to communicate from afar, and many other things. It is getting quiet late, so why don't you talk to your parents for a few minuets Miss Weasley, and then Professor McGonagall will show you to your new bedchambers."

Harry and Ginny nervously walked over to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. Molly then quickly enveloped them in a bone-crushing hug, finally letting go of the pair after they told her they needed air to breathe. Then she said, "This is great you found each other! It's so rare for someone so young to find their soul mate! Now I don't have to worry about you two as much, but I do wish you two were a bit older. Well maybe I can't wish for that even."

"Well congratulations! I would not have thought my youngest would be the first of my children get married. You take good care of her Harry my boy. I would normally be against this, but it is the will of the magic." Arthur said.

Harry asked "What?"

"I guess you're not married, but you two are as good as." Arthur said, turning to his daughter "Ginny, by legal standards, a soul bond between soul mates is as good as marriage. You are now known as Ginny Weasley Potter. There is nothing we could do about even if we tried. It sadness me, but also give me great joy. Harry, you are truly part of the family now son."

Both Ginny and Harry hugged Arthur. "You two need to get going now. You need to get your stuff put away. I'm sure your trunks are already there. We are going to talk to your brothers now and explain everything to them. And Harry dear, good luck with the Tournament!" Molly said. Harry and Ginny said their good byes, and followed Professor McGonagall to their new bedchamber.

A/N

I hope you like this chapter it was two long for one posting so I split it in half. Please tell me what you think so fare in a review. I am also looking for a beta reader if you like the job email me or write a review with your info to contact you.

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