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Two days later and Hermione was waking up with a smile on her face, she was lying on her side, head resting on Katie's shoulder while Harry was spooning her.
Last night had been another hard push forwards for him, even though they had hardly done anything further than the day he'd made Katie reach the heights of pleasure with her guiding his actions, that he'd tried was promising enough especially as before they started helping he wouldn't have even considered trying. It had all stemmed from a long conversation they'd had a long talk after he'd finally gathered his courage together and talked to them about what their fathers had spoken to him about.
To say he'd been nervous was an understatement, but then not many people had to discuss masturbating while watching their partners having pleasure before, it wasn't just the talk of watching them though, it was also explaining how with his insane upbringing he wasn't even sure how to do it right, never mind the fact that he had helped bring both her and Katie release before, in the end amongst his embarrassed stutterings Hermione had managed to puzzle out what he was trying to ask.
-flashback-
They were all sitting on the couch, the girls fully nude as their parents were away, leaving them the house for a week, and the protection detail was staying outside so the two girls had carried out their plan that when they were the only one's in to not even bother with their bikini bottoms.
The past two days Harry had been able to slowly initiate contact, but not to the extent when they did - yet.
They had both felt over the bond Harry building himself up to a conversation and hoped it would be soon, which led to their position now, he'd asked to talk to them, and from his nervous demeanour they realised it was going to be another talk to do with relationships and what was acceptable versus what the Dursley's had beaten into him.
By the time Harry stuttered to a halt feelings of embarrassment and a touch of shame were flashing across when Hermione put her hand gently on his cheek, turning him to face her.
"Harry, are you asking if we would mind as you masturbated while we," She indicated herself and Katie. "Had sex in front of you, or are you asking us to help you with it? bear in mind the most you've seen me and Katie do is use our hands to help each other? I really don't think you're ready to see us in full sex yet." She said quietly as Katie cuddled into him from behind, her chin on his shoulder, letting Hermione take the lead.
"Erm, I was kind of hoping you would help - you know…" Hermione smiled gently.
"That's okay Harry, just remember if it gets too much and you truly start to get worried all you have to do is tell us to slow down or stop."
Harry swallowed hard as he took her hand.
"I hope not to need to, either of you." He said, turning to give Katie a quick kiss on her cheek.
"Just remember Harry, we'll be able to feel what you're feeling, you may not need to have to tell us to stop as we'll already have done it." Katie said.
Harry nodded a little before Hermione leaned in to give him, then Katie a kiss.
"Okay, now that's sorted it's time for our swim laps." She said getting up, it was part of their new fitness regime to go with the physical defence they were learning, Luna and Neville would be portkeying in later to continue with their Jiu jitsu lesson from the blonde.
-o.O.O.o-
That evening after their shower the girls were sitting on the bed while Harry was in the shower, Hermione leaning into Katie, back to chest as she sat between her legs, the chaser's arms about her waist as Hermione spoke.
"So how shall we work it out?" She asked.
Katie seemed to be thinking as she nibbled at her lower lip before she spoke.
"I think you're going to have to lead Hermione, and when we do go to bed, if he decides to stay with us, have him on the outside with you in the middle." Katie said quietly down to her.
"I hope he does, but I'll understand if he wants to return to his room." Hermione said quietly.
Katie nodded.
"It's difficult, we need to 'push' but not hard enough to cause a regression." She sighed looking to the bathroom.
They went quiet waiting for Harry to join them, when he did, wearing a pair of plain black boxers.
Getting on the bed next to her, Harry leaned in for a gentle kiss from Hermione.
(Lime)
Katie moved a hand up to cup one of Hermione's breasts as she shocked Harry a little by deepening the kiss, her hand on his arm, gently resting so as not to let him feel trapped, while Katie started kissing the column of her neck.
As the kiss broke, Hermione smiled as his gaze went to see what katie was doing, it wasn't the first time he'd watched as the two girls pleasured each other, as she did Hermione shifted her hand to rest on Harry's abdomen just above the waistline of his now tented boxers.
Slowly Hermione moved so Katie's hands had to leave her as she shifted to face Harry, both lying on their sides as Katie reached over to pull Harry's hand up as their linked fingers rested on Hermione's hip, while Hermione, keeping eye contact with Harry, sending reassurance an love down the bond, matching what Katie was sending, slowly drew her hand down so her fingertips were hovering over the tent.
"Are you sure Harry?" She asked, as she felt the emotions within him, desire warring with fear.
"I … I think… no…" He said, closing his eyes as he moved away slightly.
(End lime)
Hermione immediately withdrew her hand, moving it to rest on the joined hands on her hips, letting Harry take his time to calm down, constantly pushing care and love towards him.
When he finally calmed down he opened his eyes and she could see and feel the disappointment in his gaze that he'd let them down. She leaned in for a gentle kiss, pulling back as Katie leaned over her to kiss his cheek.
"It's alright Harry, we can always try again another day, at least you're happy touching and doing things with us,." Hermione said quietly.
Feeling both of their reassurance and her words seemed to help as he nodded.
"Do - do you want to sleep here tonight, nothing else, just sleep?" Katie asked quietly from behind Hermione.
Slowly Harry nodded causing Hermione to smile as Katie's hand moved from under hers and Harry's to pull the comforter up, the three gently holding each other as sleep claimed them.
-End Flashback-
Hermione carefully managed to slide from between her two loves, heading for her morning shower and routine, before coming back and pulling on her running shorts and sports bra, this was the other part of their physical conditioning, Shaklebolt had been taking them on morning runs, two weeks ago it had simply been a mile, now it was 3.
He was hoping to have them running 5 by the time they returned to Hogwarts.
Once dressed she nudged the others awake.
Harry looked up to her with a groan when he saw what she was wearing.
"If you get lazy bones, you can either shower and sort with Katie or go to your own room, either way we need to be ready to run in 30 minutes, I'll get the water bottles filled.
Katie had already sat up on the edge of the bed and Hermione went out knowing Harry would be heading to his own room this morning.
-o.O.O.o-
The trio went in after their run heading up for their rooms to shower once more, Harry thinking of the past few weeks, his thoughts centring on one single fact.
He wanted to show Hermione and Katie how much he truly appreciated how much they were trying and their understanding with him.
Coming to a decision he finished getting dressed and headed downstairs. Going through to the kitchen he was relieved to see Hermione's parents and Jeremy still at the table.
Sitting down he waited until the usual greetings were done before he spoke.
"I… Need some advice," he said nervously
Looking up to them.
Emma reached over and gave his hand a gentle squeeze, that tiny offer of support let him get the next bit out.
"I don't exactly know how to say this so, I … Know you all know what Hermione and Katie are trying to push me for, but no matter how hard we try at the moment…"
"Harry, you've had a hell of a difficult upbringing lad, the best advice we can give is give it time, if you rush it you'll never get anywhere. Let it progress naturally." Jermey said.
"Harry," Daniel started. "Every time you've tried I have to ask, has it been with the end goal to be fully…"
Slowly Harry nodded.
"There's your problem dear," Emma said as she continued. "You need to go slowly with this, I'm assuming you've at least gotten comfortable touching and a little more on the girls?"
Again Harry nodded.
"Okay, I think I have an idea," she said, taking a sip of her tea before continuing.
"Have you heard about the different massages you could give, it lets you be with your partner in an intimate setting, without the expectations of going further, especially in your case where if the one you massage wants more, they've at least got their other partner to … Continue."
Harry swallowed hard, before he answered.
"I … Think a trip to a library is needed," he said quietly.
Shaking his head, Jeremy gave him some information.
"True, but you're forgetting we have a library here, plus if you sit down with them and explain things I'm sure they'd understand. Especially as they've heard most of this conversation."
Harry looked to the doorway to see them both stood there in their bikini bottoms and nothing else smiling reassuringly as Hermione spoke.
"It's alright Harry - just know that no matter how far we end up going, both Katie and I are willing and ready to go all the way - so don't ever feel like you're pushing us."
Harry blinked as he felt a lot of the reticence leaving him, some of which must have echoed across the bond as Hermione spoke.
"Come on Harry, you don't need a library. Mum, Dad - we're going to be busy for a while." Hermione said, getting a groan from the fathers as they led Harry back upstairs and into Hermione's room as it had the larger bed and room to sit on the chair and small couch.
"Harry - have you been holding back at all because you think you're pushing us?" Katie asked.
Harry slowly nodded as they sat on the couch opposite the chair when Katie smiled a little.
"Harry - think, both Hermione and I choose to go about nearly nude to tempt you, to push you to explore your desires with us. We want that with you."
Harry slowly nodded as Hermione spoke.
"Now a massage sounds like an amazing idea." She said, summoning what looked like a yoga mat and getting on the floor unrolled it before kneeling up on it and with a gleam in her eye pulled the ties of her bikini bottoms, leaving her nude…
-0-
As the girls headed upstairs Jeremy shook his head.
"I swear i'd never have thought I would be helping my Daughters boyfriend to have sex with her."
Hermione's mother nodded as she spoke.
"I know - though had it been anyone else but that young man upstairs…" the two men nodded at what had gone unsaid.
Emma perked up a little though.
"Oh you know how we've been trying not to let Harry or the girls think too much about the magical world until now?"
Slowly the two nodded.
"Well - as we," She waved her finger between them all, "Have that weird power of attorney thing, and Dumbledore was in jail for 30 days, and is for another 2 - Amelia Bones had a very old wizarding law pulled out."
She handed them a letter they'd received via owl earlier.
Opening it the two men read.
To:
Mr Bell, Mr & Mrs Granger,
I hope this letter finds you well,
As you are no doubt aware I have had Dumbledore in custody for the last 28 days, and will not be releasing him for another 2.
In part this was just to keep him out of the way while other investigations have been ongoing behind the scenes into the many irregularities in Harry's life, however before I cover these, I happened to remember an old child protection law that is still valid and in double checking, it only requires the Local Wizards Sheriff or Highest Wizarding Authority available at the time to sign off on it - the fact sheriff is even mentioned shoulds hint at how old this law is.
I am referring to the Young Magical Protection Act passed in 923AD
This act when you've gone through the bulk of it is this;
If a guardian of a magical child has been unable to provide said duty for more than ten days without putting in place alternative measures then the Wizarding Authority is to Investigate.
Should said investigations conclude the young magical has been found in the care of another, by their own choice, and with no expectation of recompense to have acted in a just manner to the welfare, be the new caregivers Mundane or Magical, and fully understanding the risks of raising a magical (This was before the Statute of Secrecy was even considered) they are to be given the option to officially take on the duties of Guardianship of the young magical in question along with a stipend enough to cover for their food, basic needs and wherwith possible education in controlling their talents.
As it has indeed been far more than ten days, and I personally witnessed the moment you decided to take on the responsibilities - I am of the understanding something you would be continuing anyway with the far later, and legal fiction that Hermione presented in the hospital.
Because of this, please find enclosed a copy of the full guardianship both mundane and magical for one Harry James Potter under the care of Emma Granger, Daniel Granger and Jeremy Bell.
The best is with this law - it cannot be overturned by the wizengamot - this was written about 100 years before they existed in their current form - the only person who can overturn this decision is the current sitting Royal Witch or Wizard to The Crown - whose role was subsumed into… The Head of the DMLE.
I daresay I can't see a situation where Madam Bones, Head of the DMLE is going to overturn her own decision.
I only hope I have understood your intentions to properly care for Harry.
Emma saw the two men's heads nod and thought she knew the point they were at, she certainly intended to treat, and care for Harry to the best of her abilities - outside of the fact she'd operated on him, she thought ironically.
A lot more has happened since, in investigating Dumbledore's actions too Harry Potter we did gain access to his office and what we found was quite… disturbing.
Although I will be releasing Dumbledore from DMLE Custody in two days, that will be straight into the care of the Mind Healers in St Mungos.
Firstly, he believes in an object called a 'Horcrux' a term when checking with the Department of Mysteries both here, the ICW and across the globe is nowhere on record.
Because of this he believed that a piece of the Dark Lord's soul resided behind Harry's scar and thus 'must die'.
This being bad enough he thought there were more out there - using evidence of a very dark piece of magic to a diary discovered in 1992 belonging to Voldemort. This magic basically copied Voldemort's essence/personality into the book, and could be used to create a true temporary clone of himself for all of an hour
These devices one and all are simply very effective terror weapons - Voldemort did indeed die back in 1981, what is around today is his spirit possessing a false body for a shell - although very powerful what is needed is for a Cursebreaker, they specialise in both curses and possession, i am looking into one at present and should he proof safe then I shall send him with the Auror.
Unfortunately this letter is not all good news, two weeks ago I had a visit from a very irate sub department of the DMLE Head, rather insistent that I pass his apologies on while asking at some point to facilitate a meeting…"
-Flashback-
The day after Harry's visit to Gringotts a rather odd sight in the DMLE offices was seen, in fact you could say it was a unique sight.
No one here had ever known Arthur Weasley to ever get more than annoyed. Yet today he was absolutely furious.
He stormed up to Amelia's office, and practically barged in.
"Amelia I want to be fucking tested for any controling substances, somethings not right." Amelia Bones head of the DMLE raised a rather shocked eyebrow, which is to most the equivalent of their mouths dropping open in shock.
She directed her quill to the chair opposite and tapped a rune on her desk.
"Jenny send for a healer, would you?" When her voice of her flustered secretary came back confirming, Amelia wondered if it was flustered at seeing the placid man in a rage.
"Now Mr Weasley, Arthur? What brought this on?" Amelia asked.
"I got a letter from Gringotts yesterday that basically - well demanded I explain the actions of my wife, and to bring her to answer their questions as well, along with a total itemised bill for 18,400 Galleons. When we were there, the Goblins did some sort of check on us - both my wife and I have gaps in our memory now, we have no recollection of getting those galleons, or spending them. We've had false one's removed but what should be there in replacement…"
Amelia sighed, frustratedly, the Goblins were excellent at mind magic, and undoing the damage caused by such, but potions wise? They could tell you if something was wrong but not what or why.
Even as she contemplated this a healer came in and she nodded to Arthur, waiting and watching as they flicked a series of diagnostic charms his way, a conjured parchment soon filling up before they turned to face the woman.
"I am reporting that the Head of a Ministry Position has been compromised by a long term loyalty and compulsion affecting his judgement," Turning to Arthur the healer spoke.
"Sir, would you willingly allow me to take you into medical custody while we undo the damage?"
Almost growling, Arthur nodded, even as he spoke, but his words were contrary to his actions, changing his expression from frustration and anger to confusion.
"No there's no need."
Blinking he shook his head as he looked to the Healer who sighed.
"Unfortunately Mr Weasley, for your own protection I must take you into medical custody."
This time Arthur didn't speak, simply nodded rapidly before slowly drawing his wand and handing it over to the healer.
-End Flashback-
The rest of the letter whilst only dealing with the generalities, explained that from that the whole weasley family had been called in and tested - it appeared that apart from Bill and the Twins, all of them at some level had been tampered with, thus she was making the request that no charges be raised against them but the charges drawn up to put against whoever had made them act as they had.
"Harry is not going to like this at all." Emma sighed looking to the two men whom both nodded understanding her frustrated tone as she rested her elbows on the table massaging her temples when a small elfs hand came into view sliding a cup near as the scent of chamomile hit her nose the woman looked to see winky there.
"Winky dear, you're a star thank you."
Winky smiled as she nodded before disappearing back to - wherever.
Eventually they decided to go with Amelia's request sending back the completed forms for them to take on Harry's mundane and magical guardianship full time and then transferring all the charges they were originally going to bring against the Weasley's put on hold until they did find those responsible, at which point they were going to apply all those charges to them.
After sending them back the three guardians sighed as they silently contemplated what they had learned - that the most powerful wizard in their world might have any form of dementia was both worrying, and somewhat relieving at the same time.
Worrying because of how long it had taken to be picked up, there should have been signs of this before now, but if the Wizarding World didn't know what to look for until the signs became to overt, like finding something in a journal that were basically the insane ramblings, then how much damage could be caused in the future, how much damage could it cause one person.
Emma grimaced at that, they had all the proof with Harry. Being so close and open with her daughter was both a blessing and a curse.
A blessing because it meant she never hesitated to speak with her about anything in her life, and would always feel safe to come to her parents with any concern.
A curse because of this, she knew exactly how far her daughter and Katie on their own had gone, and knew there was pretty much no line yet to cross for those two, now in a fully intimate relationship, and how much closer they were with Harry now to the ultimate conclusion.
She hid her sigh, there was still a small part of her desperate to retain the belief in her daughters innocence until she was oh, in her thirties and already a mother herself, but the bigger part of her, the part that rejoiced in her daughters happiness, was both looking forwards to and dreading the day that Hermione came to her with a wide, happy smile saying that Harry had finally been able to cross that all important final threshold, going from the - as Hermione put it - very satisfying wandering hands with all three, to 'i'm no longer a virgin mum'
Shaking her head she sighed sipping her chamomile tea and decided that on that day she would be nothing more than supportive, meeting the two fathers' eyes she saw something similar in their gazes. Something else she was so grateful for was how these two men, one she had married, and the other who was so strong and caring to have an adopted daughter accept him fully as her 'daddy' had helped Harry with their daughters. Knowing that most men out there would be looking at ways to chase him away, these two had done all they could to help him, knowing that it was what their daughters desperately wanted, and knowing all Harry wanted was to be able to make the two girls happy.
Sighing she so wished hers and Daniels' parents had been the same.
-0-
That afternoon Harry and Hermione were sitting back on the couch, Hermione leaning into Harry, his arms about her waist as Katie sat cross legged on the floor, they were watching some sort of documentary although Harrywas lost in his own thoughts.
It had taken him a while to get where he was in his own mind where he was able to not only be in the same room as these wonderful, beautiful women, and not run thinking himself a freak or perverted for thinking fantasies with them as the main stars, but to be an active participant in the more physical side of the relationship, point in case being, here they were alone in the house, the parents having all gone to work, the auror detail wouldn't be here until another hour, and the police guard outside, so the two girls hadn't even got their thongs on, and the reason Hermione was leaning against him was simple, he and Katie had not long brought her to the brink of bliss, and while Katie and he were watching the documentary, Hermione although wasn't 'asleep' she certainly wasn't awake, hovering in between in and just revelling in the feelings of love they were still pushing down the bond.
He sighed and dipped his head kissing the top of hers before he spoke quietly to Katie.
"Do you think with Dumbledore out the castle they'll still send an Auror escort?" Harry asked quietly.
"Hmm?" Katie asked, the dark haired witch asked, turning her blue ueye up to look at him from an almost upside down pose with where she was sitting.
"Well, the whole reason they were going to insist on a suite and a guard I thought, was to have them run interference with Dumbledore?"
Katie smiled a little.
"In part, but I spoke with Tonks about it. They're still going to do it, now that he's confirmed back and we've already been attacked, they think there's a chance they might try something in Hogwarts. With Fudge out and Madam Bones and Mr Scrimgeour both running for the office, and already having something like 5 assasination attempts each, they know the threat is truly real.
Harry sighed, thinking again.
"You know I really don't like my fame - but… would it help do you think if I put in a word for Madam Bones, she's really helped me, and honestly, I've read the two lots of interviews this scrimgeour has given, he sounds more like a - eh, do something to be seen to be doing something type of guy.
Katie sighed as she hit pause on the dvd twisting to look up to him.
"Honestly, much as I or Hermione would probably agree with you, at the end of the day Harry, this is your decision. Not mine, not Hermione's, yours. The question is in my mind, had you already decided to do it, and if so, were testing the waters? Because I know you Harry, I've been your friend for years, you're very good at coming to a decision at what to do, and then being talked into something else instead."
Her earnest blue eyes never wavered even as Hermione shifted in his arms a little as she spoke, half awake but obviously having followed the conversation thus far.
"Just do what you think best *Yawn* Harry, you know we'll support you either way."
Katie smiled as she nodded to their semi-with it bookworm as she spoke.
"I think our Hermione's got the right of it Harry, just do what you think best, and we'll just take each day as it comes." Harry nodded even as the alarm on his watch went off making Hermione grumble as she sat up stretching.
"I suppose we better go get dressed, Neville and Luna will be here shortly with Tonks."
Harry nodded as she got up, helping Katie to stand before slipping her arm about the chasers waist as the two headed upstairs, Harry gazing after them a moment before realising with a blush he'd been staring again, quickly getting up and heading into the kitchen and preparing the smoothies, it was one of the things he did now, even as he started he heard the *pop* of a house elf and smiled, describing what he was doing and what ingredients.
Dobby and he had a little odd friendship of their own, having gone from Dobby's hero worship, to the two sharing a love of all things to do with food and drink preparation. Harry knew he was good in the kitchen, and so were Dobby and Winky, but if the two - or three - of them teamed up, well the meals coming out of the kitchen were better than any 5 star.
"But why use Ice cubes?" Dobby asked as Harry dropped them in.
"Two reasons," Harry said as he diced the various fruits and dropped them into the individual blender jugs ready marked with their names.
"First, is it makes the drinks cool to the taste, yes we could use cooling charms, but that wouldn't also add to the volume, you see you want it to have a nice consistency mixing with the fruit and milk, and with that it - and I don't understand how, Hermione would explain it better, but with the cold and the texture, it makes the potions we're adding for the protein boost more effective."
Dobby had moved to nod, having watched Harry before was also now helping to make them before looking at the one mixture with an - odd - expression making Harry smile.
"Luna has odd tastes." Was all he said. He was sure by the look Dobby gave the jug he thought that 'odd' was not the correct phrasing but was too polite to say.
It was just as they finished Hermione spoke up from the doorway.
"Surface texture Harry, with the extra volume in the smoothie from the ice, it gives a larger area in total for the potion to disperse to so when we drink it, it enters our systems faster, and unlike homoeopathy, in the wizarding world, dilution like this, won't dilute a potions potency as long as it's not diluted again, as long as you're getting the full vials worth in one go. It's why I had Dobby add half your nutrient potions to omelettes when you were on them."
Nothing more was said as there was a 'Hello the house! Officer to ID Check please!" Tonks' voice sounded even as Harry and Hermione let their wands slip into their hands while they watched one of the armed officers calling out a few questions before they stepped back letting Tonks, Neville and Luna approach.
Going in, Luna looked at Harry and smiled widely.
"OOOh, the happlewhuffs positively glow about you!" She said almost dancing, making him blink.
"Eh?"
Luna shrugged.
"They show that you're less confused and happier in mind and body." Luna said as she hopped up to sit on the edge of the table, looking at what Hermione was wearing with a blink.
"Are you sure that'll work Hermione? When I was going to jiu jitsu before, I had a light top and trousers."
Harry glanced again to Hermione, seeing her in a pair of lycra exercise shorts and a sports bra, even as Katie walked in wearing the same.
"Yes Luna, these are what muggles wear to exercise as well, they let you do a lot of movement without sacrificing mobility or risk of catching your clothes wrong."
"But what about the throws, you know when we use them to grab?"
"Again that's true, but Tonks let me know what we're working on today, and it's going to be mostly solo stuff, kata's and the basics, see if my or your form has dropped at all while teaching the basics to Harry Katie and Neville, we'll be switching up to Gi's in a couple of days." Luna nodded even as Tonks ushered them outside.
For the next two hours Harry was beginning to wonder if he'd ever even get the basics down when tonks signalled for them all to stop.
"Okay guys, one, I can see some of you getting frustrated. Two I think you three need to see where we're going with this, Hermione, mind slipping a gi on and do you and Luna mind giving a demonstration?"
Luna grinned as she stepped forwards. Hermione rolled her eyes at the little blonde's enthusiasm but was also a little wary, where Luna was a purple belt, she was still a blue and out of practice. Harry, feeling her worry over the Heart-Bond along with Katie even as she 'suited up' came over and gave her a kiss, before smiling as he spoke.
"We don't expect to see miracles, just what's possible." He said quietly, even as Katie turned her head to give her a short sweet kiss as she spoke, "Either way, I'll help ease those muscles later." She said with a wink, Harry feeling the echo of desire Katie sent to Hermione down the link had to smile as Hermione blushed a little before shaking her head as she headed to where Luna stood.
"Okay, 2 minutes and for the love of god no injuries requiring a healer, got it." Tonks said, Harry trying not to snicker at the mutual 'well 'duh' expressions off both girls before they started.
By the time the two minutes were up, both he and Katie were left trying to pick their jaws up off the floor. If that was the two girls somewhat out of practice, then how much better could they get? Nevill had been watching on with a more interesting analysing air.
"That was - wow, Hermione, that was hot." Katie said pulling Hermione in for a deep kiss as soon as she came back over, making Harry smile - to be honest a part of him thought it explained how Hermione was so flexible in other things.
Now though, seeing what was possible if only they tried, Harry and Katie were far better focussed.
An hour later had the four moving back into the house, Neville and Luna quickly availing themselves of one of Jeremy's hous's many spare bedrooms with ensuites for a shower, while Hermione and Katie giggling at whatever had tickled their humour this time had gone to Hermione's little suite.
After his own Shower Harry headed back downstairs to see Tonks at the table.
"Hey, I just wanted to say thanks, you know." She smiled and nodded as she spoke.
"It wasn't any trouble Harry, I'm just sorry I didn't help sooner." She finished on a quieter note.
Harry nodded, sitting opposite her as he spoke.
"But you helped now, when I really needed it." He said softly, "And well, Shack and you - I dunno, I know you're not supposed to 'get emotionally attached' an all, but you've gone outta your way to help with things not involved in protection only, so thanks."
She smiled at that and nodded.
When the other four came down the teens minus Hermione all crowded onto the N64 again, while Hermione, laughing at them as they mock trash talked, curled up on the armchair with her book.
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A/N: Again sorry for the LONG wait, hope that you enjoyed and felt the delay worth it!
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