Chapter 26: School Supplis...
After the next day passed Harry felt himself get rather excited. His beloved Hermione was coming home or well home away from home rather, but that wasn't the case. She was coming and every second he waited his anticipation grew and every second that passed everyone's smiles became wider. They all knew he loved this girl and couldn't wait for her no matter how much he tried not to show. There was this sparkle of joy in his eyes that gave it all away. The next morning Hermione would be awoken very early by Harry Potter himself from excitement. Harry sat on his bed at the moment reading or in other words trying very very hard to keep his mind off a certain someone. What gave him away you might ask, it was perhaps how his eyes didn't move accross the book's page, or perhaps the way he hadn't turned the page in minutes, but the last reason I can possibly give you is that the book was upside down.
"Harry" James asked from to doorway.
"Yeah Dad" Harry said, pretending to read but realized his book was upside down.
"You alright" James asked, sitting down next to Harry on the lovely four poster.
"Guess it's that obvious" Harry said.
"Yes, and you have to consider I am practially...19 years old. That's weird huh? Your father is only 3 years older than you. I never thought of it like that." James said. "That means that Sirius and Remus are 34..wow." James said.
"Maybe we can make them a youth potion, that way you all can be all the same age and they get to drop 15 years." Harry said with a small laugh.
"Possibly." James said.
"I hope so, that way you can all be around together." Harry said.
"I know what you mean Pronglet." James said, putting an arm around Harry's shoulder and pulling him into his chest.
"It's weird I always wondered what it was like having parents. You know when I was little, I thought you two abandoned me. Then I thought that if you were to do so why give me to people who hated you" Harry said.
"I'm sorry. I wish I could have been there for you. Teach you how to ride a broom, take you to joke shops, teach you the tricks and well mostly tricks not trades of being a Marauder. You have plenty pranks and lots of friends and huge birthday parties." James said.
"But if you hadn't died Mum wouldn't have had enough time to save me then our whole world would have been destroyed." Harry said. (BTW I know that was a double negitive but I didn't know how else to word it.)
"True, but I just feel so bad that you had to go through all that with them. I wanted to be there when you got your letter and go shopping in Diagon Alley with you to get your school supplis." James rambled.
"I know Dad. I knew when I was little you didn't abandon me. I never believed that you died in a car crash either." Harry said.
"PRONGS, AND PRONGLET" Sirius yelled, running up on the steps. BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BOOM, BUM, BUM, BUM...Harry and James started to laugh as Sirius got up the steps and realized why they were laughing. They had heard him fall.
"Have a nice trip? See ya next fall." Harry said.
"Oi, Prongs he's picking on me." Sirius said, jumping onto the bed next to James.
"Pronglet." James said in a very firm voice. Harry looked at him as if he were crazy. "Good job, Mate." James said in a playful tone.
"HEY" Sirius said. James and Harry began to pumble him with pillows.
"I've got a question. Why did you two come up to get me in the first place" Harry asked, fixing his glasses.
"Opps." James said the same time as Sirius.
"I don't like the opps." Harry said.
"Your mother wanted us to come and get you for something. What was it again" James asked.
"Err..." Sirius said.
"JAMES POTTER AND SIRIUS BLACK" Lily shouted from downstairs.
"COMING LILY" Both said. Harry followed them out the door and down the steps.
"Harry, I sent them to get you because your O.W.L. results are here." Lily said, holding up a thick envelope. Harry grabbed it castiously but stopped.
"What's wrong." Lily asked who was over his shoulder.
"I'm going to wait for Hermione and Ron." Harry said.
"Alright. Why don't you go and ring them and tell them to meet you here tomorrow. But I'm sure you wanted to go and pick Hermione up right" James said.
"Yes, thanks" Harry said, and ran up to his room. He grabbed the phone and dialed the Weasley's Joke Shop first.
"Hello, Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes, how may I help you" A girl asked, to be presice the youngest of the Weasley Clan. Harry turned and cleared his throat.
"Hello, I'm calling from the Wizard Wireless Network and you Ginny Weasley have won..." Harry said.
"WHAT" Ginny screamed.
"A free talk with a close friend, like a brother, HARRY POTTER" Harry screamed.
"Harry, I swear I'm going to" Ginny said.
"Ginny, calm down. Can I please speak to Ron." Harry asked.
"Sure. RON" Ginny screamed, half into the phone to annoy Harry.
"Hello" A out-of-breath Ron asked.
"Hey, have you gotten your results yet" Harry asked.
"Yeah, I was going to wait until tomorrow to open them with you and Hermione." Ron said.
"Great then, see you. You sound busy." Harry said.
"We are. Everyone just got their school lists today and they all came shopping today. Most want to come and buy some products off of the twins since their famous leave." Ron said.
"Have fun." Harry said.
"I will." Ron said sarcastically. Harry hung up and called Hermione.
"Hello Harry." Hermione said.
"I'm not going to ask how you knew." Harry said.
"I just got my results and you probably just got yours. This phone hasn't rung all day and I figured it was you." Hermione said.
"Have you been able to hold yourself back from it" Harry asked.
"Yes, I want to open it with you and Ron. But it's winking me in the face." Hermione said.
"I'd come over but I can't my parents would be like where did our son go" Harry said with a small laugh.
"Listen, tomorrow Ron has off and we all can go and buy our stuff together. We're trained and we can go by ourselves I'm sure. Why don't you go and ask Dumbledore." Hermione said.
"Sounds good. Bye, love you." Harry said.
"Bye, love you too." Hermione said, and Harry reluctantly hung up the phone. Harry put a blue orb around his letter that meant he couldn't open it until tomorrow and left his room.
"Mum, Dad, Sirius, Remus. I'm going to Hogwarts really quick. Draco want to come and see your Mum" Harry asked, grabbing his Order cloak.
"Sure. How are we getting there" Draco asked, grabbing a loaned cloak from Harry.
"Floo Powder." Harry said, tossing some into the flames. "HOGWARTS" Harry yelled and was swept away and into his school's Great Hall. He stepped out and waited for Draco. Draco slid out and almost crashed if had not been for Harry and his wandless.
"Thanks." Draco said, dusting himself off.
"Don't mention it." Harry said, and began to walk out of the hall and towards Dumbledore's office. Once there he stood outside and looked at the Gargoyle and said the password.
"Voldemort." Harry said. He then went into the office after knocking.
"Come in Harry." Dumbledore said from the other side of the door.
"Good Afternoon, Albus." Harry said, closing the door behind himself after Draco came in.
"Ah, Afternoon Harry, and Draco." Dumbledore said.
"Afternoon." Draco said, while observing many of the objects that had been repaired since Harry's June visit. Harry looked guilty at this thought and turned to Dumbledore.
"Harry it isn't your fault. You had too much built up inside of you." Dumbledore said with the famous twinkle.
"Yes, anyway, Hermione and I were wondering if it would be alright if us probably ten all go out tomorrow in Diagon Alley by ourselves" Harry asked.
"Ten as in You, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Luna, Draco, Jess, Kate, Chris, and Tori" Dumbledore asked.
"Yes, I am going to see who is going right now and then I will get back to you. I brought Draco to see his mother and Brendon." Harry said.
"Yes, they are in the Slytherin Common Room and the password is Unity." Dumbledore said.
"How do you always know" Harry asked, pulling out a roll of parachment.
"Many years." Dumbledore said, as Draco smiled in amazement.
"Very well sir" Harry began.
"Albus." Dumbledore corrected.
"I can still call you sir out of habit can't I" Harry asked.
"No, go on." Dumbledore said.
"I am going to leave for about 20 minutes tops and be right back." Harry said. Then he flooed out of Hogwarts to America and Luna's house. Harry flew back into Dumbledore's office from the fireplace.
"Ah, Harry, how did it go" Dumbledore asked, eating a lemon drop.
"They're all coming if you say yes. Please can we go by ourselves? No one following us. Six of us had proper training. We can easily fend off deatheaters." Harry said, pacing the room when he finished.
"Harry, I believe you can do that. You were able to before and now they will be like flies to you. I do recommend to keep your guard up and becareful." Dumbledore said, with his famous blue twinkling eyes resting behind the protective glasses.
"So that's a yes" Harry asked in excitement.
"Yes." Dumbledore said, rising from his seat. Harry went around and hugged him. Dumbledore patted him on the back and smiled. Then Harry went to get Draco and go home.
"Is that the same teenager who practically destroyed your office last term" A painting asked.
"No, that was Harry Potter." Dumbledore said, sitting back down.
Godric Hollow
"Harry, Draco, is that you" Lily asked, coming out of the kitchen and into the family room.
"Yes, we're home." Harry said.
"Good, good, dinner is almost ready." Lily said, wiping her hands on her apron. Harry and Draco followed her into the kitchen.
"Can we help" Harry asked.
"Sure can you set the table, the muggle way." Lily said with a smile.
"Of course." Harry said, getting out the plates and glasses while Draco got out the silverware. Soon enough they were done and had drinks, napkins, and heat pads on the table. Lily came by with a hot pot and set it on one of the heat pads. Draco went a grabbed a ladel and Harry went to get the Marauders. They were playing Dance Revolution getting all hot and sweaty.
"Dinner." Harry said, popping his head into the room. Remus was sitting on the couch, while Sirius and James were jumping around like maniacs trying to get the arrows.
"We'll be down in a minute." Remus said with a smile. Harry nodded and went back downstairs and into the kitchen.
"They'll be down in a minute." Harry said to his mother.
"Good. How was it at Albus's office" Lily asked, spooning some stew into her bowl.
"Great, we are all going to Diagon Alley tomorrow by ourselves. I'll also be able to tell if someone is following us and if they do I'm going to send them back to the Order. If they don't go willingly I'll just have to you know." Harry said, wiggling his fingers. Lily laughed and ate a spoon full of stew.
"You wouldn't." Lily said.
"I can still threaten it." Harry said, making her and Draco laugh.
"That's true." Draco said.
"How's your Mum doing" Lily asked.
"She and Brendon are great. They are going to be staying at Hogwarts for a while. Then when things die down they are getting a small apartment in Hogsmeade." Draco said, taking a bite of stew. "I mean my father wasn't the only one with money. She also said that Dumbledore was going to have someone stationed in Hogsmeade anyway and that they were going to be stationed around our house." Draco said, taking another bite.
"That's some good news." Harry said, smiling.
"Yeah. Thank you for letting me stay here." Draco said.
"No problem. It's good that we are getting to actually know each other. Now my only enemy is Voldemort really." Harry said, with a bite of stew.
"How do you say his name after what he did to you" Draco asked.
"Someone once told me fear the name only increases fear of the thing itself. Plus I shouldn't be afraid to say a name of someone I want revenge on." Harry said.
"Good point, but you aren't one bit afraid of the Dark Lord" Draco asked.
"First of all, he isn't a lord at all. Second no I'm not and neither should you." Harry said, as three men could be heard running down the stairs.
"You're right. I'll have to try using his name." Draco said, taking another bite of soup.
"Who's name" James asked his face red from dancing.
"Voldemort's." Harry said.
"Ohhhhh." James said, sitting in between Harry and Lily. Sirius sat next to Draco and Remus sat in between Sirius and Harry.
"I'll start doing that." Draco said...
Hermione's house...
"Hey, Hermione." Jane said, coming in the doorway of the kitchen. Hermione just put the last plate onto the table.
"Hey, Mum." Hermione said, putting Faith into her high chair.
"We are back from the store." Charlie said, putting the bag on the kitchen counter.
"Good. You know this is my last night home." Hermione said, taking her seat.
"Yes, we know. We hear you're going to the beach. That's nice, I hope you help Lily out with everything." Jane said.
"I always help." Hermione said, starting on her dinner.
"Good to hear, Sweetheart." Charlie said, kissing the top of her head and then taking his seat. "I can't believe you have a boyfriend. Just becareful, he is famous, you may get run down by the press."
"No, I think we've got that covered." Hermione said with a hidden smile.
"Is he picking you up tomorrow morning" Jane asked.
"Yes, he is my personal wake up call." Hermione said with another smile
"Good because we can't we unfortuantly have to go to work." Jane said with a frown.
"Do you want us to take Faith" Hermione asked.
"No it's alright. She is going to go over to Mrs. Moris's house." Charlie said.
"Are you sure" Hermione asked.
"We're sure." Jane said with a smile. "You and Harry are always being so giving. Look you haven't even been out on a date yet." She said with a small laugh.
"I've just noticed that." Hermione said. The Granger finished their dinner's in silence from that point. Eventually Hermione had gone upstairs after her parents said their good-byes and went to bed. She sat on her bed with Faith in her lap looking out the window. Faith yawned and snuggled in Hermione's shoulder. Hermione was wearing a flannel shirt and matching bottoms and Faith was wearing the something similar. The young teen laid down and fell asleep on top of the covers with the sleeping baby in her arms.
Harry's house...
"Night." Harry said, climbing the stairs. He opened his door and undressed on the way to his bed. His head hit the pillow and he felt a sharp pain his his right ear. He groaned and pulled out his ear piece and took off his glasses too and set them on his night stand and drifted off into a sleep. The last thing he remembered is seeing the lumonius glow of his clock.
A glow of light pouring out of the sides of the curtains gave the room some visibitly. It was dawn and you could make out the figure of a teenage boy sitting on his bed reading a book he had already read. He was quite excited as it was early 6:00 in the morning. He decided to go downstairs and make breakfast to bring to his girlfriend in a while and he would leave some for his family. Harry packed up breakfast for two his and Hermione's favourites. He wrote a note saying he'd be back in a while. At seven o'clock in the morning he apparated to the front door to the Granger's house. Out walked Jane and Charlie with Faith in his arms.
"Morning Harry." Jane said after recovering from the sudden appearence.
"Morning." Harry said with a smile.
"How are you doing" Charlie asked, shifting Faith and shook his hand.
"Great." Harry said, shaking the man's hand.
"We've got to get going. Take care of our little girl." Charlie said, walking to the car.
"I will. Drive safely." Harry said, waving the Granger's good-bye. He entered the house quietly and put the food in the microwave and quickly heated the food. Then he crept up the stairs and into his girlfriend's bedroom, which was extra clean. Harry set the tray down on the desk and silently walked over to Hermione's bed. The sun was fully risen and Hermione rolled over her back to Harry. Harry smiled and carefully climbed onto the bed and moved a strand of hair from her face and kissed her cheek. A small smile came onto the girl's face although she wasn't up yet. She stretched her head out of the blankets while she moved again in her sleep. Now she was in a ball facing Harry.
"Goofball." Harry said very quietly. He brushed his hand over her shoulder and down her back. She streched again and this made her move towards Harry. He then began to rub her back and she gave a groan of delight.
"Harry, more to the left..." She muttered still sleeping a bit. Harry went over to the left more and he heard her groan again.
"Feels good..." Hermione said.
"Good my turn now." Harry said. Hermione's eyes opened and she saw brilliant green eyes staring at her. She smiled and pulled Harry down next to her. He slid down and laid next to her. She curled up him and snuggled into his chest. Harry realized he was still in his boxers and t-shirt. Hermione didn't care and proving her point she started to drift off to sleep.
"Hermione." Harry said, as Hermione's eyes shot back open.
"Sorry." Hermione said, sitting up a little bit. Harry did the same and kissed her cheek.
"Morning." Harry said.
"Morning." Hermione said, giving him a kiss.
"Breakfast" Harry asked, levitating the tray over.
"Awe, that's sweet. You made me breakfast and a wake up call" Hermione said, kissing his face.
"Well, I woke up early and I figured I'd make you breakfast in bed." Harry said, scooping some egg onto a fork and holding it up to her mouth.
"I can take it from here." Hermione said with a giggle and then took the fork.
"Alright." Harry said, grabbing his own fork.
"This is yummy." Hermione said, taking another bite.
"Good job." Harry said.
"But you made it." Hermione said.
"Nope you did." Harry said.
"That doesn't make sense." Hermione said.
"I know." Harry said giving her a grin.
"Goofball." Hermione said, taking a drink of milk. "So how's the whole Malfoy thing working out" Hermione asked.
"It's fun actually. If you had come up to us in first year and told us we'd end up friends we would have jumped off a cliff." Harry said, wiping his mouth with a napkin.
"I know. Err...is he coming to the beach with us" Hermione asked.
"Yes. Why" Harry asked.
"I don't mind, but if Ron is coming he may...act like himself." Hermione said.
"I got ya." Harry said, piling his eggs onto his toast. A few moments silence passed before Harry said something else. "So you dream about me" Harry asked. Hermione began to blush.
"Yes. I'm sure you dream about me too." Hermione said.
"I do and me and you are usually with Ron or someone." Harry said. "Where were we in your dream." Harry asked.
"We were in a field. You were laying down on the grass and I was setting up a blanket. When I was setting up the blanket and things you were talking about something about your job." Hermione said, swallowing a drink of milk.
"Really, well in one dream it was just me and you. We were at the beach and you were sitting on the sand reading and I came and sat next to you and you and I argued about you coming into the water. Then I grabbed you and brought you in and I carried you out and twirled you around in the water." Harry said, trying very hard to remember what else happened. "Then I can't remember what else happens."
"Glad you know you dream of me." Hermione said.
"You know what. We have been girlfriend and boyfriend and we haven't even gone out on a date yet." Harry said grinning.
"That sounds fun. Maybe we can do that while we are at the beach." Hermione said, putting her fork down.
"Good it's a date." Harry said, also setting his fork down. Harry waved his hand and all the dishes were clean and packed. He banished them to his house and looked at Hermione.
"What now" Herimone asked.
"We could sit here and talk. Or go back to my house and you can unpack a little bit. We are going to the beach in a couple days and we are staying for about a week. Then we are coming home and hanging around my house for the rest of the summer." Harry said.
"How about we stay here for a while, then we go to your house when your parents call." Hermione said. She snuggled up to Harry and he put an arm around her and hugged her close.
"What are we going to talk about" Harry asked.
"How about life latly" Hermione suggested.
"Sounds good. Are you comfortable in my house" Harry asked.
"Oh yes. I love your house. It's like a family but we're all friends. I mean your parents are like 19 and Sirius acts that age now and Remus does sort of." Hermione said.
"We are going to ask Dumbledore if we can get them a de-aging potion so they are as old as my parents. Me and my Dad were talking about that the other night. I hope so, that way I'll have them longer." Harry said with a smile forming on both teen's lips.
"I love it that you have a family now. Just think being the-boy-who-lived does have it's benifits right. I mean even though you don't like it, you're famous. Plus you get the girl." Hermione said with a laugh. She looked up at Harry who was smiling.
"Yeah, I love having a family, it's better than I expected. I can't really picture my life without them. I just hope this isn't Voldemort's doing. I couldn't stand to lose them all over again." Harry said.
"Harry at least you get to know them right" Hermione asked.
"Yeah, you have a point like always." Harry said.
"Let's try and move to another subject. How about what are we going to do at the beach and who's all going" Hermione asked.
"Us, as in me, you, Dad, Mum, Sirius, and Remus. Then Ron, Luna, I think Ginny I'm not sure, and Draco." Harry said. "So that's 9 or 10 people." Harry added.
"Wow. Where are we staying" Hermione asked.
"My parents are getting us a cabin up there." Harry said.
"Where's it at." Hermione asked.
"Across the pond." Harry said, refurring to America.
"Wow, nice. I'll have to remember to thank them later." Hermione said.
"Don't mention it they'll probably say." Harry said.
"What time is it" Hermione asked, stretching across Harry to look at the clock. "8: 06 a.m." She stated. She rolled back over into Harry's chest.
"I bet that they're all eating so we have about another half hour before they come to get us." Harry said, looking at his watch Hermione gave him. It was an enchanted picture of them under the tree near the lake hugging after last year. Hermione sighed into Harry's chest.
"What" Harry asked.
"Nothing, I am just wondering about today. I realized that word must have spread about what you did and I don't feel like using magic against people." Hermione said.
"Don't worry, if anything they'll be coming after you and asking about 4th year. Remember how there was talk about me and you. Now they will ask how long we've been going out, and what stories do you have and blah, blah, blah" Harry said, but stopped.
"What" Hermione asked.
"Did you hear that" Harry asked.
"Hear what" Hermione was stopped by Harry's finger.
"Why'd you do that now someone would have heard." A voice said from the bottom of the second floors' stairs. Harry stood up from the bed and shrunk Hermione's trunk and stuck it in his pocket. He then opened the door and crept down the hallway and listened.
"Wormtail, you are such a moron." Harry just about gasped at the sound of Malfoy's voice. It was Lucius Malfoy sneaking around the Granger's home. "They are probably on the third floor." Malfoy said. Harry peered around the corner and saw a cloaked figure coming up the stairs looking down onto another cloaked figure.
"Stupifey." Harry whispered, and the man fell onto the ground with a loud THUMP! Wormtail looked around and backed away. Harry came out and looked at the man. He coward but then remembered Harry didn't know who he was. (Yeah right...)
"Hello, Harry." Peter said.
"Hello, filth, or formally know as Petter." Harry spat that made Peter shiver to the bone. Hermione was behind Harry and was even startled by the coldness and loath of his voice.
"STU" Peter shouted.
"STUPEFY" Harry shouted before him, but he apparated. His spell bounce around and rehit Malfoy. Harry bound Malfoy and levitated him to Hermione's bedroom. Harry took his wand away and thought to snap it in half but didn't.
"We have to leave now." Harry said.
"Alright." Hermione said, then apparated. Harry followed suite.
"Hey, what's wrong." James asked, when Hermione walked into the room pale. Harry walked in behind her with the utmost loath on his face.
"This is wrong. Draco, your Father has arrived." Harry said, levitated him into the room. Draco's face paled and he stood up from his seat and removed his father's mask.
"I've got his wand. I was thinking of snapping it in half. Also we need to have someone watch Hermione's house, I don't want her parents or Faith to get hurt." Harry said.
"Why don't you go to Dumbledore, Harry, and tell him what just happened." Remus said. Harry nodded and went to Hogwarts with everyone trailing behind. Harry went to the office of the headmaster and announced the password quietly.
"Excuse me, Albus. Err...I need a word with you." Harry said, coming into the office still in his boxers and t-shirt. Hermione came in right behind him in sweat shorts and tank top. Both in hadn't changed but at the moment niether cared.
"Yes, Harry" Dumbledore said with his usual smile. Harry levitated Malfoy in behind him.
"I went over to Hermione's house to pick her up and they were planning on attacking. If I hadn't heard them we might have been in trouble. I figured I'd try to capture some for questioning. Peter" Harry spat the name. "Escaped but I caught Malfoy. Also I would like their house guarded." Harry said.
"Well, good work, Harry. Very good work. He is a very high source to Voldemort and will be useful. May I borrow some Vertiserum" Dumbledore asked.
"Sure." Harry said, tossing a small bottle to Dumbledore.
"Thank you. Now go and try to have a relaxing vacation at the beach." Dumbledore said.
"Thank you, Albus. You all heard the man we've got to floo back home. Oh, and here is his wand, I had have the mind to snap it in half." Harry said, as everyone but himself and Hermione stayed behind.
"Would you like to do the honours" Dumbledore asked, handing Harry the wand. Harry took it and easily snapped it in half. Hermione gave a startled look and smiled. She put a hand on his shoulder and rubbed it as Harry threw the wand's remains at the levitating man. Dumbledore smiled and gave Harry a gentle look of question.
"What" Harry asked.
"Are you alright now" Dumbledore asked.
"I'm fine. It was actually a thrill that I was able to use some power." Harry said smiling. He wrapped an arm around Hermione's waist and smiled, then laughed.
"What" Hermione asked.
"We're in our pajamas in a sense." Harry said, as she looked down.
"Oh." Hermione said. They both didn't care.
"Now go and pack for your vacation at the beach and have fun." Dumbledore said.
"We will. You try and take a little time off too." Harry said.
"My job never ends, Harry." Dumbledore said.
"One day soon it will." Harry said with a smile.
"Good-bye." Dumbledore said with a smile.
"Buh, bye." Harry said along with Hermione. They both flooed back to Godric Hollow at the same time from Dumbledore's office.
"Now you need showers." James said, helping Harry up. Harry picked Hermione up and held her with is left arm under her legs and his right holding her behind her back. She put her arms around his neck from shock. He smiled and kissed her.
"That was a pretty normal morning." Harry whispered. She smacked him on the shoulder. He just smiled and carried her up the stairs. James, Sirius, Lily, Draco, and Remus laughing as they watched Harry carry her up the stairs, while she protested. They followed the two up the stairs and into Hermione's room. Harry had stuck her in her bathtub and had turned on the water.
"HARRY" Hermione yelled, and stood up as soon as the water wetted her butt.
"HERMIONE" Harry yelled back. She had pulled him into the tub and now he was sitting with his legs hanging over the side of the tub and his head against the other side. The adults and teen were laughing hysterically. Sirius and James both went over and got Hermione's vanilla bubblebath and poured it into the bath and it filled with bubbles. Harry moved to get up but his father pushed him back into the tub and he sat cross legged in the nice big tub next to Hermione who was sitting the same way, both fully clothed still.
"James what are you two doing to them" Lily asked. Sirius and James were getting the shampoo.
"We're giving them baths." James said.
"Umm...last time I checked we were sixteen." Harry said.
"You are but this is fun." James said pouring shampoo on Harry's hair then Hermione's.
"Err...I can take it from here James." Hermione said, massaging her scalp. Harry did the same then smiled. "Oh Hermione listen..." Harry said, and thought a plan to her.
"Good idea." Hermione said, then she and he apparated. They were both covered in soap and were now in Harry's bathroom. Harry waved his hand and their hair was dry and so were they. Then another wave from Hermione they were dressed in normal muggle clothes. She was wearing jean shorts and green shirt and Harry was wearing jean shorts with a green shirt as well. They apparated back and they were behind James and Sirius this time and pushed them into the tub. Harry pushed Remus, Lily, and Draco out of the bathroom and Hermione closed the door and locked it.
"Nice, poor you. You were getting a bath from James and Sirius. I think the Marauders are being out Maraudered by Pronglet." Remus said.
"Well, all it takes it a little stratigy." Harry said, putting an arm around Hermione's waist.
"And team work." Hermione added. A loud splash came from the room behind them.
"I'll clean up your bathroom later." Harry said.
"We both can." Hermione said, as another splash sounded. Everyone went downstairs and Harry lit a fire.
"Harry it's summer." Lily said.
"I'm cold." Harry said, sitting in front of the fire.
"Me too." Hermione said, sitting down next to Harry laying her head on his shoulder. Harry wrapped his arms around her and put his head on her head.
"Do you want some tea" Lily asked.
"Sure that sounds great. Thanks Mum." Harry said.
"I'll be right back then." Lily said, going into the kitchen.
"You two alright" Remus asked.
"We're fine just cold." Hermione said.
"O.K. just checking. Don't want you two coming down with anything right before vacation." Remus said. "I'm going to go help Lils." He said, then went into the kitchen.
"I'm happy for you two." Draco said, sitting across from the couple.
"Thanks." Harry said.
"You two finally realized that you two belonged together. I know you aren't the attention craver and you aren't the boring bookworm." Draco said with a smile.
"Thank you." Hermione said giving him a real smile.
"You're welcome, Hermione." Draco said. A person came out of the fireplace with flaming red hair. It was the youngest Weasley.
"Hey, Gin." Harrys said.
"Hey, I'm here to drop this off to you Draco. It's from your mother." Ginny said, handing Draco a small package.
"Thank you, Ginny." Draco said, opening the package. Inside he found his trunk, and some money. He put it all back in and stuck in in a pocket of his cloak.
"You're quite welcome." Ginny said with a small blush. Harry and Hermione noticed a bit of flirting going on.
"I'm sorry about all the mean things I've ever said about you and your family." Draco said.
"It's alright. It'll take time for the trust to build but you've got mine." Ginny said. A small beep came from her wrist. "Awe, I have to go. I'll talk you all later. Bye." Ginny said, flooing back to the Order.
"Do you like the youngest Weasley" Harry asked. For the first time ever he thought he saw a bit of pink show onto a Malfoy's complection.
"I'm a friend I think." Draco said. Harry shook his head and smiled. Both Harry and Hermione knew there was a bit of flirting going on with the most rivialed families in the wizarding world.
"So, where is everyone" Hermione asked.
"They are coming here around noon." Harry said. They sat in a comfortable silence. Lily came back in with some tea and toasted bagels with cream cheese. Harry grabbed Hermione's tea and put cream and just the right amout of sugar in it and handed it to her. He got his done and grabbed a bagel. Harry gave the top part of the bagel to Hermione and took the bottom half.
"Thank you, Mum." Harry said.
"Thank you, Lily." Hermione said.
"Thank you, Mrs. Potter." Draco said.
"No problem." Lily said, taking some tea herself. Remus came in with some napkins and set them on the table and grabbed some tea.
"Where's James and Sirius" Remus asked, taking a bite of his bagel.
"I heard the tub drain about a minute ago. I believe they are drying off and getting dressed." Draco said.
"Hopefully." Lily said with a smile. Harry looked at his watch and it was around nine.
"What are we going to do for three hours" Hermione asked, reading Harry's mind.
"I dunno, I was just thinking that." Harry said with a smile.
"Exactly why I asked." Hermione said.
"I'm not sure. There is a lot we can do." Lily said, as Godric went over to Harry and Rosie to Hermione.
"Draco did you get a pet" Harry asked.
"No." Draco said.
"We'll have to get you one." Hermione said. "We just have to write Hagrid."
"We can do that." Harry said. He unwrapped his arms from Hermione and she sat up. He went over to the desk and grabbed a quill and ink. He began to write a letter to Hagrid about getting an egg for Draco. Hedwig flew into the window and waited for Harry to tie the letter to her leg. Harry tied the letter to her foot and sent her off to Hogwarts.
"Thank you." Draco said.
"Don't mention it." Harry said, sitting back down next to Hermione. She put her head on his shoulder again. Then he wrapped his arms around her again. Godric and Rosie got back into their laps.
"Want to watch a movie" Remus asked, as two men stumbled down the stairs laughing.
"Sure. What's so funny" Harry asked, as the two men walked into the room.
"Well first we got into a splash fight. Where we would throw each other back into the tub and try to escape. Then we finally got dressed and couldn't find our clothes." James said.
"After that we found clothes and we came downstairs." Sirius said.
"Alright...are you cold" Harry asked.
"Yes." James said, sitting between Hermione and Lily. Sirius sat on the other side of Harry and next to Remus. Last Draco sat in an armchair next to the fire. After a long silence lingered in the room, you could have heard a pin drop, Harry had to say something. Although he was enjoying the company of everyone he wanted to do something.
"What movie are we going to watch" Harry asked.
"Go and pick one." James said.
"How about Draco does, he hasn't seen one before." Hermione suggested.
"Alright." Draco said, getting up and went over to the movie rack. He looked at the movies and picked out the movie called ScoobyDoo. (Not the cartoon.) They watched the movie and around the end Ron showed up and sat to watch the rest. Soon when the movie ended just about everyone had showed up. This included the other trio, Jess, Ron, Ginny, and Luna.
"O.W.L. results" Hermione asked, pulling it out of her pocket.
"Sure. Ron and Draco." Harry said, summoning them to pull out their letters.
"Ready" Ron asked.
"Ready, 1, 2, 3, open." Harry said. He opened his scores. (I'm still confused on how this all works out but I'm going to try and make sense of it...)
Dear,
Master Harry James Potter, we are pleased to inform you that your O.W.L results have arrived.
Transfiguration:
Theory: Outstanding
Practical: Outstanding
Charms:
Theory: Outstanding
Practical: Outstanding
Defence Against the Dark Arts:
Theory: Outstanding
Practical: Outstanding
(We are pleased to inform you that you did so well you have the highest score recorded since Albus Dumbledore)
Potions:
Theory: Outstanding
Practical: Outstanding
Divination:
Theory: Acceptable
Practical: Poor
Magical Creatures:
Theory: Outstanding
Practical: Outstanding
Astronamy:
Theory: Exceeds Expectations
Practical: (Students are excused due to disruptions)
Herboloigy:
Theory: Outstanding
Practical: Outstanding
History of Magic:
Theory: Acceptable
Congradulations Mr. Potter you have 12/16. You are able to fulfill your chosen career as Auror.
Harry smiled and looked at everyone else. His parents were reading over his shoulder.
"Congradulations, Harry" Lily said.
"Good job son." James said happily.
"Congradulations." Sirius said clearly happy.
"I knew you would get the same score as James." Remus said. "Great job."
"Thank you. What did you all get" Harry asked.
"10." Ron said.
"10." Draco said.
"18." Hermione said. Harry gave her a hug and kiss.
"Congradulations eveyrone." Harry said.
"You too." Draco said.
"Thanks. What did you get" Ron asked.
"12." Harry said. "I actually passed potions." Harry added.
"Thats what I didn't get. My new career is Stratgy Planner. I'll be planning for Aurors and others." Ron said, Harry saw he was embarrassed.
"Ron, that's great. You are great at chess no wonder. That's the perfect job for you." Harry said, cheering up his best friend.
"Yeah, you're right." Ron said.
"Everyone ready" Harry asked, putting in his ear piece.
"I am." Hermione said, putting on her cloak.
"So am I." Draco said, as he finished tying his shoe. Everyone else said they were ready.
"We're leaving. See you later." Harry said.
"Becareful." Lily said.
"We will." Hermione said.
"Everyone apparate to the joke shop." Harry said. Everyone gave a quick wave to the adults and apparated into the joke shop. Fred and George were swamped and the group cleared out of the store after a quick hello.
"Where are we going first" Tori asked.
"How about Flourish and Blotts" Draco said.
"Sounds good." Harry said, as he and the group set off in the direction of the bookshop. They stopped in front of the door and saw it was practically emtpy.
"We are going to have to get in grab our books and get right out." Ron said.
"Good idea." Draco said.
"We may want to get out our lists then." Kate said.
"Ready..." Harry asked, taking out his list. Everyone nodded and walked in. They all split up and went to get their books.
Sixth Year's Book Lists:
Defence Against the Dark Arts:
Defence Spells and Tatics
By: Luke Strauss
Potions:
Potions Grade 6:
By: Harold York
Charms:
Book of Spells Grade 6:
By: Miranda Gildshaw
Transfiguration:
Tranfiguration Grade 6:
By: Mark Wheeler
Herboligy:
Plants and Nature:
By: Buck Plastry
Magical Creatures:
Book Already Assigned
History of Magic:
New Cententry History:
By: Sarah Sanders
Harry grabbed the books and went to the front desk and paid. He went outside to wait for everyone else. Hermione came out with a large bag just like Harry's.
"You being an Auror too" Harry asked.
"Yeah." Hermione said.
"We'll be in all the same classes then." Harry said with a smile.
"I know." Hermione said.
"You know what. If we do become Aurors Ron will be our boss." Harry said.
"Terrific." Hermione said with a laugh. Chris, Kate, and Tori all walked out of the store and met up with the other two.
"What are you guys being" Hermione asked.
"Aurors." Tori said.
"Us too." Harry said.
"Small world. Heavy books." Chris said. Everyone laughed and out came Draco and Ginny. Ginny's bag was smaller than everyone elses. Jess, Ron, and Luna all came out of the store and stood with the rest of the group.
"Now where" Ron asked...
Godric Hollow around dinner time...
"That was fun." Ron said, as the large group of 6 came into the room.
"Yeah, it was." Harry agreed.
"You lot home" James called from the deck.
"Maybe." Harry called back. He led the group out to the deck.
"Well do you want food" Sirius asked.
"One food we can actually make is hamburgers and hotdogs." James said.
"Sounds good to me." Harry said, taking his seat. Everyone else found a seat and began to eat.