Laws of Love: Chapter 14: Back Home
Harry, Ginny, Neville and Luna were sitting in the dinner hall, chatting about the dodging exercises they practiced that day. Neville boasted proudly about how that cruciatus curse had missed him, but every one at the table knew that the curse had only missed him because Neville had tripped, but no one dared mention that little detail.
"And then," Neville said animatedly, "It came, a scarlet shot of pain and fear, bulleting at me. I thought I was gone...I needed to do something...so in the spur of the moment I dropped down, flat on my stomach! The spell just soared over my head, didn't feel a thing."
"Wow, Neville!" Luna said, clapping lightly.
"Wonderful, mate!" Harry grinned, clapping Neville confidently on Neville's back.
Neville showed a toothy smile and stole a quick glance at Luna with the tiniest of blushes, making it perfectly clear to Ginny why Neville was acting so strange. He fancied Luna. Neville the clumsy but sweet, fancies a girl. Luna Lovegood for crying out loud. The strange but fairly lovable Loony Luna!
"Harry, come for a minute will you?" Ginny said, formulating a plan as she went, "I need to talk to you."
Harry nodded and followed Ginny out of the room, "what?" he asked as Ginny shit the door behind him.
"Neville fancies Luna!" Ginny squealed, flinging her arms around Harry in excitement.
"How do you know?" Harry laughed.
"Didn't you see him blush when he looked at Luna? And don't you hear him boasting, and only when she is around! Oh my god, I thought the day would never come! Neville doesn't like Hermione any more! Oh my god, they are perfect for each other!"
"Wait, Neville liked Hermione?" Harry asked.
Ginny nodded, "Aha, since first-year."
"Woooow, didn't know that."
"It was seriously obvious, but that's not the point…the reason I took you with me is so that Neville can have some time alone with Luna. I'm brilliant no?"
"Yes, yes, You are amazing. Let's get back, I'm starving…speaking about starving, where's Ron?"
"Donno, now that-"
Suddenly Dumbledore appeared, running down the hallway, his periwinkle cape flapping after him, he stopped as he came by them, "Don't tell them I'm in here, tell them I went that way…" he said quickly. Then he disappeared into the Dinner Hall.
Harry and Ginny exchanged curious glances, and their questions were answered within a second.
"Oi Harry, have you seen Dumbledore?" Fred yelled across the hall.
"Uhh, he is, no, he is over there, down that hall!" Harry called back.
"He's getting what he deserves! Go, go!" Ron's voice yelled, also appearing, his legs seemed to be tap dancing on their own accord and Ron had sprouted whiskers from his nose.
"Ron, what happened to you?" Ginny asked.
"More importantly, what's going on?" Harry inquired.
Then Hermione came, looking tired and sweaty, "George is still stuck to that door, cant get him off, Ramous is trying…Tonks is coming, its just she cant move her legs very well since Dumbledore put some jelly charm on them."
"Right," Fred said, taking a dash down the hallway that Harry directed him in while Ron danced his way to Harry and Ginny, "Going to see Neville." he said as Harry opened his mouth to ask him what he was doing.
Ron had just entered the dinner hall for 5 seconds when he shouted, "Fred, Tonks, and Hermione. HE IS HERE!"
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Harry, Ginny, Hermione, Ron, Fred and George stood crowded around a port key when Dumbledore came into the departure chamber.
Ron and Fred smiled guiltily at him, but as his eyes held his friendly twinkle, their faces grew more relaxed, "I've just returned from the remedial room, Madam Pompfrey was more then able to remove the hair from my lips, ears and fingers. She was also capable enough to rid me off the rather disturbing tattoo that Hermione had casted onto my arm. All in all, it was an enjoyable afternoon. I must admit that it was wrong of me to design a cupboard like that and to lock you youngsters in it. You had all right to jinx me in all the ways you did, and I'm rather impressed with Hermione's imagination and creative skills. No hard feelings I hope?"
Hermione blushed and Ginny suppressed a giggle, while Ron and the twins nodded their heads eagerly at the thought of being let off the hook.
"That's then settled. I certainly hope you all enjoyed your stay at my small institute. Occasional lessons will continue at school. I'll see you tomorrow night at Hogwarts. Good day." With that Dumbledore left, and turned his attention to another group of people, standing around a port key.
Tonks walked over to them in a casual saunter, carrying a crate that was covered by a white mantle that had a bumble bee printed onto it.
"Hey guys, I've got something for you." She said, putting down the crate and pulling away the mantle to reveal many identical necklaces.
She pulled out one of the necklaces, it was a pure gold, she said. It too, had a small bumble bee carved into it like a crest. Under the bee's body stood a name, and above it stood some letters. The one she gave to Harry, had Harry written at the bottom, and on the top it showed JAH. "JAH stands for Junior Army of Hogwarts. You are all officially members; you have passed the tests you face this week with out standing performances. The Maze, The Troll, The Obstacle Exercises, The Dodging Exercises, The Charm Exercises, The Defense Exercises, The Transfiguration Exercises, and The Potion Making Exercises. You are ready, and you'll see Remus and me sooner then expected."
"Wear these at all times, always. You'll know when we need you." She added with a kind smile, pulling Hermione and Ginny to her for a quick hug.
"Now go!" she exclaimed, indicating at the abandoned port key.
They all grasped on again, and Harry felt a jerk at his navel.
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"Ginny! Freddie! Georgie! Ronnie!" Molly's voice boomed excitedly through the kitchen the second they landed, "Oh my babies, you're home, you're home. Thank Merlin, you're home."
After Mrs. Weasley had tackled her children with hugs and kisses, she decided it was time to officially attack Harry with her usual comments about being a thin, underfed boy and that he immediately needs something to eat.
She bustled around the kitchen, making comments about everything and nothing, "Bill and Fleur are on honeymoon, oh, the love birds!" she cooed, "And Arthur got promoted, isn't that nice? He's been made "Director" of Muggle Relations Office!"
She continued, listing off the important stuff, "Oh yes, Charlie's met a girl. He says she's really nice. Her name is Cassia; did you know that she is Wood's older sister? By 3 years only. Was just out of Hogwarts when you kids entered. Sweet girl, sweet girl." Molly now seemed a bit out of breath, but continued happily, "And the Finnegan's youngest is going to Hogwarts too. A little girl, named Heather!"
"Wow, Dad got promoted?" Fred asked, munching contently on his toast.
Molly nodded proudly. "I didn't know Seamus had a sister." Ron said blankly.
"I did," Hermione said, "I met her in Diagon's alley in fourth year. Seamus said that they thought she was a squib, and didn't expect much from her. She wasn't there; she went to get ice creams."
"Cassia Wood! Lucky bastard." George suddenly exclaimed, "Cassia is verrrryyy hot. Darn right pretty that thing. She's got hazel eyes and amber colored hair. Like honey it is, and it's in curls." George said dreamily.
"Just like Katie's hair!" Fred whispered into George's ear, who immediately flushed, but then his face fell, "I wonder how Katie is doing…" he said sadly.
"Yeah me too." Hermione agreed, her face also darkened. "That was quite a blow; she went home after Madam Pompfrey treated her."
"Poor thing." Ginny said. Molly looked confused, "Why, what happened?" she asked.
"Katie got knocked out because a troll hit her." George explained.
Molly looked sympathetic, "I'll owl her parents tonight. We're good friends."
Every one was silent for a minute, then Harry said, "School starts tomorrow, we don't have supplies."
"Yes you do, I bought it for you. Every single one, and of course Emily joined me. It was fun, Emily was amazed with everything, she says Hermione doesn't really go with them to Diagon Alley any more since second year."
"Good, and one more question…" said Ron awkwardly, "Did we get our OWLS?"
Mrs. Weasley brightened up at this, "My, yes. And I was very proud of you three." She said, handing over three cards to the three teenagers.
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Harry James Potter
Ordinary Wizarding Level
DADA - Outstanding
Transfiguration - Exceeds Expectations
Potions - Outstanding
Charms - Outstanding
History of Magic – Dreadful
Divination – Dreadful
Herbology – Exceeds Expectations
Astronomy- Acceptable
Care of Magical Creatures – Outstanding
Total of 7 OWLS
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Ronald Billius Weasley
DADA – Exceeds Expectations
Transfiguration - Exceeds Expectations
Potions – Exceeds Expectations
Charms - Outstanding
History of Magic – Acceptable
Divination – Dreadful
Herbology – Outstanding
Astronomy- Poor
Care of Magical Creatures – Outstanding
Total of 7 OWLS
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Hermione Jasmine Rose Granger
DADA – Outstanding
Transfiguration - Outstanding
Potions – Outstanding
Charms - Outstanding
History of Magic – Exceeds Expectations
Arithmancy – Outstanding
Rune Translations – Outstanding
Muggle Studies - Outstanding
Herbology – Outstanding
Astronomy – Exceeds Expectations
Care of Magical Creatures – Outstanding
Total of 11 OWLS
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"Merlin Hermione! You got 11 OWLS! Wow." Ron said, abashed.
"Oh and about that, Hermione. Your parents got you a present for it. So I got Ron one too because it seemed appropriate, and Remus and Tonks chipped in for Harry's since…well…did they tell you this, Harry?" Mrs. Weasley said, her face concerned.
"No, what?" Harry asked, confused.
"Sirius assigned Remus and Tonks to your joined custody in his will……."
Harry gaped at her, "Remus and Tonks...are now…my guardians…but what about the Dursley's?"
"Remus went over there and made a deal with them, but one more thing Harry. You still have to go there each summer until you are 17."
"Blah," Harry said plainly to this, Ginny smirked.
"Anyways, I'll got get your presents." Mrs. Weasley said dismissively.
"Why didn't we get any presents after we got are OWLS?" Fred asked astonished.
"Because you two only had 3 OWLS each." Mrs. Weasley snapped, reaching into the cupboard and taking out three wrapped lumps.
"Here you go." She alleged softly, handing each one of them a lump.
Ron unwrapped his hastily; it turned out to be a "Broom Up-Grade Kit."
"Aw Thanks Mum!" he exclaimed, tearing away the packaging, "My Comet could use this, wooow, it says that if you use the kit on the Comet, it will be up graded to have the same speed as the newest BLIXEM!"
While Ron was snogging his kit lovingly, Harry carefully tore away the paper to reveal a box. Harry pulled away the box's lid, and in it laid a beautiful Silver Watch, "Nice, I got to thank them for this."
Hermione let out a shriek of delight when she opened her present, "Oh my god Ginny! It's a new Dress Robe! Oh, it's really pretty; it's navy…and has pearls on the trail. The neck is halter and the dress doesn't have any sleeves! Oh my god, it's pretty!" Ginny came to stand next to her to admire the dress, "And look at the Pearl White shawl you got to match it. You'll look great at the ball this year."
"There is going to be a ball this year?" Ron asked, surprised.
"Yeah, it's on Valentines day." Ginny said, "Oh mum, can I have a new dress robes for my birthday?" Ginny pleaded.
"We'll see, and I have one more present for you guys, but it's more for Harry and Hermione." Mrs. Weasley said, indicating at her famous clock, and Hermione was surprised to see that it didn't have 9 pointers, but 11. Mrs. Weasley had added her name, and Harry's. "I'm speechless." Hermione stated, tears welling up in her eyes.
"That's good, now off to bed with you 6!" she said, shooing Fred, George, Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione out of the kitchen, a satisfied smile on her face.
Hope you all have a happy New Year! I might be starting a James/Lily Fic. Read it if you like, and if people have suggestions or challenges me for Laws Of Love, go to my forum! Kizzes May
