Soul Pieces 1

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Chapter 22: Issues

Two days later

Harry was laying with Hermione in her bed in the Hospital Wing. He had his arms around her waist. The couple was watching their son sleeping, in silence.

"I still can't believe we made such a beautiful baby, Mione," Harry said, breaking the silence.

"Yeah. And are you alright with this, Harry?"

"Hermione, I've already told you that he is the most precious gift I could receive. I love you and him. With all my heart. I am not saying that it won't be difficult. We are still teenagers but we love each other and-"

Harry didn't finished what he was saying because Hermione kissed him hard on the mouth.

First the kiss was calm and sweet but then became more passionate.

Oh Merlin, how I love her!

"Harry, Hermione- Oh!" someone said, making the couple pull away very quickly.

A very red Ronald Weasley had arrived. He really didn't know what to do.

"Hi, Ron!" greeted Hermione.

Ron gave a weak smile. Harry noticed his friend's discomfort.

"Ron, mate, I thought you were okay with me and Hermione."

"Oh, no! No, I mean, yes! I am okay with you two. It's just, well, that's the first time- you see- that's the first I've ever seen you two kissing. That's just weird."

Harry and Hermione exchanged glances. That was true; no one had ever seen the two of them together. Well, no one except Mister Weasley…

"So, what do you guys think that Professor McGonagall wants to talk with us about?" asked Ron, changing the subject.

"I don't know," said Harry, "we have to wait-"

"I am here, Mister Potter," said the Headmistress that had just arrived with Tonks, Lupin, and Moody.

"Hello, Professor. Remus, Tonks, Professor Moody," the three friends greeted the 'adults'.

Alastor Moody rolled his eye (the normal one!)

Remus Lupin said, "Hi, guys!"

Tonks…squealed, "Hi! How is little James?"

"He is fine, Tonks," answered Hermione, "but I don't think you want to talk about him."

"You are right, Granger," said Moody sitting in a chair. "We need to talk about your training."

"But, training? I mean we are already training."

"Indeed, Mister Weasley but we think you three need more specific training," answered Moody.

More specific training, Harry thought to himself remembering a brief conversation he had had with Snape two days before.

Harry was on his way to the Hospital Wing when he saw Snape. The young wizard took a deep breath and then called his former teacher, "Sir! Sir!"

Snape stopped and turned around facing Harry, a displeasured sneer marring his features. "What do you want Potter? As you may know I can't be wandering the Castle."

"I-I just want to say thank you, sir," Harry said. "Thank you for saving Hermione's life."

Snape glared at him but replied, "You're welcome."

Harry nodded, feeling a little uneasy, his hands in his pockets. "Right. Right. Thanks again, sir."

He was about to turn and leave when Snape called his name, like he had just remembered something.

"Potter!"

"Yes, sir?"

"How do you expect to defeat the Dark Lord?"

Harry stood, a little surprised by the question.

"After all, you will defeat him, won't you?" Snape continued, sarcasm evident in his voice. "Are you ready? You and your two little friends didn't come to Hogwarts this year so I suppose that you must have been training-" Harry opened his mouth to say something but Snape cut him off. "Or have you spent all your time fucking Miss Granger?"

"You have no right-" Harry cried angrily.

"What do you know about the Dark Lord's plans? What do you know about him and his whereabouts? Have you stopped to wonder why its so quiet?" Snape shook his head in disgust. "You have to do a lot more than a few tricks and be able to cast a Patronus."

I won't lose control. I won't lose control, Harry thought fiercely.

"I'm training and I faced Voldemort more times than everyone else!"

Snape smirked. "Oh yes... but now you don't have your Mother's protection or Dumbledore to save you ass!"

"I-"

"Can you attack someone, Potter? Can you cast an Unforgivable? Can you prepare a poison? In few months Draco Malfoy learned how to cast an Imperious Curse and be effective on it. Can you? Can you kill, Potter?"

"Malfoy is a coward! He didn't kill Professor Dumbledore because he couldn't- he didn't have the nerve!"

"Yes, you are right- he couldn't. He couldn't kill. But you, Potter, can you kill? Can you?"

"What do you mean, specifically?" Hermione's voice brought Harry back to reality.

It was Remus who answered, "You three are good in combat. I mean you Hermione need to-"

"Wait, wait a minute!" Harry interrupted his former Professor. "What do mean 'combat'? Hermione will not fight!"

If looks could kill…well, the Boy-Who-Lived would already be dead!

"And may I ask why, Harry James Potter?" hissed Hermione, with her arms crossed.

Harry gulped.

"Mione, sweetie. It's too dangerous. You can't risk it. And after all, we now have James. He will need you and-"

"And I'll be at home waiting for you?" asked the young witch in a low and dangerous tone.

"Well, yes."

Hermione took a long breath, as she was trying to calm herself before replying "Oh, that's good to know. But do you want to know what I think?"

"Y-Yes?"

"NEVER! I WILL NOT BE INSIDE A HOUSE LIKE A HOUSEWIFE, HARRY JAMES! I need to defend myself! We are in a war, Harry! It doesn't matter if we have a son or not!"

"She is right, Harry," said Remus. "We are in a war. She is a big target. And before you say anything she is a target because she is a Muggleborn, Harry!"

Harry didn't say anything, only sighed in defeat.

"Well, now let me continue," said Remus, "you three will continue your common training but also a specific training. What am I talking about? I am talking about three specific 'abilities'. Each of you will develop a specific ability."

"What ability, Remus?"

"You, Harry, will train with Moody. You will learn how to do Wandless magic and-"

"Whoa, mate!"

"Ron!"

"Sorry."

"That's okay, Ronald. So, Harry, you will learn Wandless magic and how to attack. Here, in Hogwarts, we learn how to defend but you need to know how to attack too, okay?"

"Okay, Remus."

"You, Mister Weasley, will be trained by me," said the headmistress.

Ron's eyes rounded into saucers.

"You will become an Animagus."

"Wow! That's great!"

"Why can't I or Hermione be an Animagus too?"

"First, Potter, we are dealing with a problem of time. We don't know how much time we have. So that's why you will be trained in 'abilities' that will be easier for you. You for example, you already do Wandless magic you just need to improve this. The Animagus- well- anyone can become an Animagus but is easier and faster if you are a pureblood like-"

"Like Ron, and my father and Sirius."

"And me," said McGonagall.

"What about me? What kind of training will I do? I mean I am a Muggleborn," asked Hermione.

"You will train with me, Hermione," said Tonks with a big smile. "Yes, I will teach you how to become a Metamorphmagus. As you may know, I am a natural and it's very difficult to 'become' one but I have faith in you. And it's easier if the wizard or witch is a Muggleborn or half blood."

"Well, now that we settled that, I want to talk with you about another issue."

"What is it, Professor McGonagall?" asked Harry.

"It's about Hogwarts. What do you think about returning to Hogwarts? The ministry allowed this. I don't think you know, but many students that didn't return last year will come back. I already received letters from the Patils, the Finnigans and the Abbots. I know you three are on a 'mission' but I think it's a good opportunity to finish your studies. We don't know how much time this war will last but I don't think you should put your lives on hold."

Well, the only Horcrux we need to destroy, besides Voldemort, is Nagini and- well I miss Hogwarts! Strange that Hermione didn't say anything….

"I think I will accept your proposal, professor," Harry said looking at Ron who nodded. Hermione didn't say anything. "But what about James?"

"You and Hermione will live in a private dorm. The same she was in before your son was born. Normally, we couldn't aloud a student with a baby but because the baby was born before term, it's okay."

They talked more about a few things, and Moody, Remus, Tonks and the Headmistress left. Hermione hadn't said a word since McGonagall had talked about Hogwarts. Harry was worried. Perhaps she didn't want to come back? But this was Hermione, the bookworm!

The young wizard was about to ask her when Ron interrupted, "Harry, mate, can I talk to you? In private?"

Harry looked at Hermione who nodded.

"Yep, let's go outside the room."

"What is it, Ron?"

"Harry, you may be wondering why Hermione doesn't sound so excited about returning to Hogwarts, right?"

"Yes, in fact I was about to ask her- you know, don't you?"

"Yes, Harry. Do you remember when I told you about her parents?"

Harry nodded.

"That's it, Harry. She doesn't have money. She doesn't have money to buy new robes and new books. Luna told me that Mione spent almost all her money buying clothes and toys for James…"

"Oh. Why didn't I think about that?"

Ron only smiled.

Time passed without surprises. Harry had talked with Hermione about buying her books and robes. First, she had declined, saying that she didn't want his money but Harry assured her that it would be a loan and she would pay him back when she found a job. She accepted.

The trio was talking when Luna burst into the Hospital Wing with The Prophet in her hands.

"What's up, Luna?" asked Harry.

She didn't say anything, only gave him the newspaper.

HARRY POTTER IS A FATHER!

The Boy who lived, the 'chosen one', isn't a boy anymore! The handsome teenager is now a father! Yes, Harry James Potter is the father of a little boy called James Ronald Potter. The mother is the Muggleborn witch and his 'best friend' Hermione Granger.

Potter and Granger have denied they were romantically involved many times but this child is the proof that they're indeed lovers!

Last year, Harry Potter was dating the Pure Blood witch Ginny Weasley but it seems that the poor girl didn't know that her best friend was betraying her!

Some sources said that Granger became pregnant on purpose.

"She only wants his money. You know how the boys are! They can't deny sex!"

"She is a real slut! First she tried Viktor Krum and now poor Harry! But Potter isn't totally stupid, the poor boy! You see he didn't marry her…"

"That's rubbish!" cried a very angry Harry. "I want to know how they found out about James! How could they say these things about Hermione?"

Hermione began to cry very hard.

"Shhh….sweetie," said Luna, hugging her friend, "don't listen to them."

Harry looked at Hermione and he felt his heart break in his chest.

"Everyone will think I did this on purpose…they-they think I-I only want H-Harry's money," sobbed Hermione.

"I don't care what the others think, Luv," said Harry. "I only care about you and our son."

Hermione was about to say something when McGonagall and Lupin entered the room.

"I think you already read the news, right?" asked Lupin.

Harry nodded.

"I don't how this 'escaped' but now it's too late. The school is madness today. Somehow, the students know you are here. So, I suggest that you return to your home until the things calm down. When you return for the next term, the gossip won't be so…strong."

"Yes, Headmistress," said Harry, "but what about Hermione? She's still weak and James is taking those potions…"

"She and James can visit Madam Pomfrey once a week, at night."

Grimmauld Place

Hermione Granger was surprised when she entered her bedroom.

Well, it wasn't her bedroom anymore. It was a baby room. With a cradle, toys, a big arm chair and others things…

"Harry, what's this?" she asked Harry, who stood beside her.

"That's our son's bedroom. Do you like it? Tonks, Remus, and Ron helped me."

"It's beautiful, Harry but where will I sleep?"

Harry took Hermione by her hand and led her to his bedroom.

There was, instead of his old single four-poster bed, a king size bed.

"Harry…"

"Here, is where you will sleep. Here is our bedroom."

"But, Harry, what-"

"What will people think? Merlin, Hermione! We have a son together! A son! I think everyone knows that we shag!"

Hermione looked down, shyly.

"And I am very proud of this!" Harry said kissing her with all the love he had.

Somewhere...

"The Mudblood, Potter and the child left the Castle, my Lord," Bellatrix Lestrange reported.

"And we know where they are?"

"No, my Lord."

"You! I am very disappointed in all of you! How difficult is it to kill a baby!"

"Our apologies, my Lord, but after Dumbledore's death, it is almost impossible to enter the Castle."

"I need that child dead!"

"I think a have an idea, my Lord."

"Oh! Wormtail has a idea! Please, tell me!"

"Well, our source said that the Mudblood visits Hogwarts once a week, so…"

"I already said that it's almost impossible-"

"I know, Bella! I am not talking about a wizard!"

"So, what are you talking about?"

"Nagini, my Lord. Nagini."

"I have to concur is a good idea but how do you think my beautiful pet could enter the Castle? You are a stupid rat, Wormtail!" Voldemort hissed.

But to everyone's surprise, Peter Pettigrew smiled.

"Well, I know how Nagini can enter the Castle."

"How?" asked Bellatrix, incredulous.

Pettigrew's smile grew bigger.

"I am a Marauder, after all."

AN: Okay, now I just want to say something...I know that perhaps some of you may be thinking that Harry is too ordinary...too common. If you are talking about his Magical Powers- his destiny-No, he isn't less powerful in this fic. He IS an unique person who grow up faster than the others. However, I don't think that the fact he can fight Death Eaters or being a very Powerful Wizard makes him a good boyfriend. In this aspect, yes, he is an ordinary teenager boy. He makes mistakes and does silly things. He is a human being.

In the first part of this fic, I focused more on the non-relationship...the war, and the trainings were on the second plan. Now things will change. He is a very powerful wizard but I really don't believe that he will just wake up one morning and start doing amazing things. He has the power but he also needs training.

Oh and about Hermione...maybe she forgave him too quickly, huh? Well...it what looks like, right? And remember, you may forgive but don't forget.

Oh!I know that Hogwarts has a scholarship program but Hermione is of age and she had abandoned the school...

AN 2: I hope you like it! Thanks everyone who reviewed!

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