A/N: In response to comments:
I am so sorry about the time gap in posts but you know how life can screw up the best intentions. I can say I will try to do better, the story is starting to overpower my mind so I will be writing more soon.
I have issues with keeping track of the timeline, my hubby is aiding in that so it can get confusing. At first it was going to be happening later because of needing Luna in (Thanks to MartinDeShade for catching what my hubby and I missed) but I ended up having to move it back a few years to get in what I need to, I really needed more time to set up future issues.
Sorry about the grammar and the punctuation I will lecture the Hubby about the comma use thing he is the one that adds and deletes them (we do have humorous discussions on that and grammar – and yes I mean humorous). I will try to catch the improper tense usage; I will also alert my Hubby to watch for that as well, thank you.
I am sorry about not defining Orria's age, I can see how it would be confusing as that she is the only one in charge of the realms and such but she is the same age as Harry. I tried to hint/cover that with the innocence of her playful antics but apparently I need to revisit that. The antics will stay as she ages but get a bit more mature which will undoubtedly lead to some raunchy antics.
Once again sorry about the redacted thing it just wouldn't work and took some creativity to get it to work at all. My creativity takes a day off now and then.
In regards to the bonding between Harry and Orria; it will be explained further when Luna, Hermione and Orria get together but to cover it for you now:
He is smart and by what the word 'bond' means he does have a pretty good idea as to what is happening that and the reference to her being his wife helps him understand a bit.
The bonding process does have an effect on the hormones that is why a twelve year old is horny (the age is also why I am having a hard time setting up a sex scene, sorry but you may have to wait for that. Although I do think Luna if any of them would be the one to push the issue so it may be sooner than you think)
The other effect(s) are that he is immediately trusting of her and accepts anything that she trusts or is certain of and vice versa. It relaxes the two of them into accepting the ideas and theories of the other easily (in other words complete trust and acceptance).
The two also take on emotional aspects of each other, which is why the strong and self confident Orria doubts herself occasionally and why Harry has 'grown some balls' so to speak. Basically the best and worst are shared between them without any effort from them. This also means that the love one feels is felt by the other causing a way too intense feeling for them, (which only increases the chance of a sex scene happening sooner rather than later; so you can probably expect Luna to warp their innocent minds).
I hope I have answered all of your questions if not remind me and I will cover it next chapter, thank you for your patience. My meds for my epilepsy was increased recently and I am just starting to really recover from that and the reason why I needed the increase. ;D
I apologize for any odd typos my cat can't seem to understand that I don't need his help typing.
A/N: As always I own nothing but the OC's.
Harry and the Fairy Flirt
August 1st 1992
Chapter 5: "Truth or Fiction"
Hermione looked straight up at the Castle that was right at her feet; the white marble walls, stained glass windows and domed glass roofs. The doors that easily towered three stories high lay directly in front of her, she marveled at their intricate carvings and multi colored wood stain. 'It's enormous!' She smiled 'I wonder about the inside' Hermione bounced with excitement 'it's bound to have a library that matches this'
Hermione reached for the door but before she could touch it the door opened without any assistance it moved slow, smooth and silent Hermione jumped in surprise. 'I don't know why that surprised me, a castle this grand has to have more than a few spells on it.' Her smile widened 'I wonder if there is book about them and hopefully there is a few I can use on a few pests in my life.' She smiled at the thought 'imagine the untraceable torture I could unleash'
As she stepped into the castle her jaw dropped again. A grand circular staircase with intricately carved railings and stairs made of marble and river stones stood a few yards in front of her with each side of the circle meeting in the center with a single step platform. Inside the circle stood a tall palm tree with several smaller trees and bushes tucked around it. Around the staircase the walls of the entry looked like an oversized version of Stonehenge except that this one clearly was not meant for anything shy of the Taj Mahal and as Hermione kept looking around her she was beginning to think where she was standing was designed to top it. The only difference being the interwoven natural elements of wood, rock and living oversized plants. She could smell pastries, fresh bread and barbeque in the air and hear waterfalls and faint music playing somewhere nearby, but closer to her; in the room directly to her left she could hear Harry trying to sooth Hedwig who seemed to be more than just a bit angry at him.
"Hedwig, I don't know how else to say it" Harry sighed, frustrated "I am sorry that I dropped your cage." He took a deep breath as Hedwig shrieked at him "It's been several hours you should be fine by now and you need to eat"
Hermione peaked around the corner to see Harry offer her some food only for the poor owl to turn green and throw up all over him "Hedwig, what's wrong are you okay?" Hermione bounded up to Harry's side and smiled at him before turning her attention to Hedwig who coed at her miserably. "Oh you poor thing" She glared at Harry "what did you do to her?"
Harry blushed sheepishly "I dropped her cage" Hermione's glare focused tighter "alright, I dropped her cage when I was at the top of the hill in front of the castle." Harry stifled a laugh "She kind of rolled down the hill."
"Harry you know you are my best friend and that I care for you very much so please understand that I do this only because poor Hedwig can't" Harry was confused till Hermione slapped him then pranced off with Hedwig cooing happily at her.
"Traitor" Harry called after the two. 'I'll give them a few moments then catch up . . . hopefully by then they won't be as angry.' Nervously he made his way to the kitchen where the dishes, appliances and food were cooking all by themselves. He reached to taste the batter being mixed only to have a wooden spoon slap his hand. "I really need to talk to Orria about the reality of the objects around here" Just as he turned to leave a plate of food was sat down in front of him including fresh bread, some meat fresh off the barbeque in the main indoor garden and a mixture of fresh fruit. "Thank you but can I get a second one for my guest" A second plate identical to the first was sat down in no time and Harry grabbed them both with the offered utensils and turned to leave "I can't believe I am talking to the kitchen."
Harry walked toward the side garden near the entry where he suspected Hermione was with Hedwig. "Maybe this will get her to like me again. I just hope Hedwig doesn't throw up at the sight of it." Harry snickered a bit at the memory of a dripping wet Hedwig stumbling and unable to stand straight with Orria right behind broken cage in hand and all covered in mud, leaves and ivy vines.
'Horrid as she looked' he smiled 'she never looked better' he thought turning a corner with a chuckle he came face to face with Hermione.
"What's so funny Harry?" Hedwig scowled at him from Hermione's arms
"Nothing really I just think it's strange how I am talking to a castle" He smiled nervously "However strange it is the castle does cook rather well" He smiled at Hermione "hungry" glancing down he saw Hedwig turn green again. "Oh sorry Hedwig"
Hermione rolled her eyes and sat a wobbly Hedwig down to walk back to the garden not far from them. "Yes thank you" The two made their way to the garden following Hedwig they sat down on the grass and started in to their food when two glasses of milk came floating over to them. "Thank you" Hermione smiled. As she grabbed the glass she looked over at Harry who was smiling and quickly stifling a small laugh "I see what you mean."
Harry desperately tried to push aside the memory of Orria trying to walk with all the ivy draped all over her and tangled in her hair and clothes. 'I know if I laugh she will think it's about Hedwig or her.'
"Harry, are you laughing?"
"No" Harry lied . . . badly
"Really Harry" Hermione sighed "Hedwig is sick it's not funny!"
'Yep I knew it . . . she assumed the worst' Harry frowned looking over at her "so you are saying that there is nothing else that is funny in all the world magical and non. Nothing at all that I could be laughing at besides Hedwig?"
Hermione was taken aback "Harry?" She set her food down "are you alright no offence but when did you grow a backbone?"
"Thanks" he rolled his eyes "bonding with a fairy will do that to you"
"What has she said to you about it?" Hermione bounced in excitement "I can't believe you bonded with a fairy? What are they like, where do live, are they the same creatures that are used as lights all over the magical community . . ."
Harry chuckled "Hermione calm down" he smiled "I'll tell you all I know but you will have to ask Orria most of it as that she seems to be very secretive about some things"
"Well obviously she isn't the only fairy that's secretive about things seeing as that I knew nothing of any of this." She waved her hand gesturing at the castle around them "Why is it that all the magical works say completely different things then what I am clearly seeing with my own eyes?"
He took a deep breath "I'm not sure, I know their magic is very different and that it can't be tracked by anyone, Orria can do some amazing things."
"But this is so . . . out there" she sighed a confused look making itself a home on her usually serious face "this can't be real Harry" She laughed nervously "this has to be a trick of some sort."
"Hermione I know this isn't a trick. I don't understand why everything you've read is so different than the facts but I'm certain that the fairies here on the island are very real and very powerful. It's sort of felt whenever you are around them. You'll see what I mean."
"Maybe that's it" Hermione's face returned to its normal lively but serious self "What if the reason for the fiction in the magical community is to protect the fairies here the real thing?"
"I suppose" Harry face grew serious as he thought "that would make sense. But that would also mean that there is something very important about Dranwoll Isle that needs protecting from everyone."
"I wish you knew everything Harry" Hermione frowned "I mean how could you be bonded to a fairy and not know anything about them?"
"I do know a few things" he suddenly became very protective "first they aren't the same creatures used as light, Not that I know of anyway. If anyone tried to use them as light . . . well let's just say I wouldn't even wish that on Malfoy" He smiled "I know the creatures used for light are not fairies."
Hermione giggled "I wonder why they are called fairies then?"
"I have no idea, but Orria must know" a sweet love-sick smile crossed Harry's face as he thought back to his discussions with her.
"Harry . . ." Hermione tapped him.
"Right sorry . . ." He cleared his throat "Orria has mentioned the realms and the realm portals as to where the fairies live I would assume some of them live in the Boxl realm. I don't know much about the realms but Orria did say they live on the isle" He smiled again "What are they like . . . I did meet some of Orria's friends and they all seem to have the same playful demeanor with a devilish temper, Brainiacs with an attitude." He smiled at Hermione "kind of like you . . ." Harry ducked as she swung at him
"Harry, I don't think I am the witch you want to piss off."
"Good point." He smiled at her 'she's cute when she's angry' he sighed snapping himself back to the current discussion "They are very smart and each talented in their own way. Orria can turn into any animal she touches something that comes from the Boxl Fairies with whom she is related." He smiled longingly "I think you and Orria will get along beautifully."
"From the sounds of things the creatures of the realms were at one time all fairies but somehow aren't now. Probably along the lines of what Orria said being able to change. I know that each realm does have fairies that live there and run things in that realm." Hermione nodded as he continued "The Hierarchy of the realms is so strange royalty of sorts but the actual royal terms aren't used to describe them. The words King, Queen, Prince, Princess and so forth all represent a level of spirituality some fairies are born with. Those fairies are silent timid and never get married or have children."
"What are the rulers called then" Hermione asked
"Just by their name, that alone denotes their position or title as that everyone knows who they are and what they do but they are still referred to as 'in rule'. Some parents never rule but their kids do from a young age and there are several families that maintain one title. It isn't an inherited title but it isn't voted on either. The rulers use magic to keep containment of the realm and keep everyone on their best behavior. As I said it's strange but I suppose effective since the people on the bottom do all the work the muggle way but those that run things use magic for everything."
"That's just not fair." Hermione frowned "Why do they have to work harder?"
"From what I've seen fairies are rather . . . let's just say playful" he smiled and rolled his eyes "so keeping as few fairies with magic that could wreak havoc is probably for the best." He took a bite then finished "besides it works so why argue" Hermione frowned angrily at him so he quickly changed the subject
"What else did you want to know?"
"What is Fairy bonding like, did you feel it or did she have to tell you about it?"
"From the start it has been very passionate" Harry blushed "I mean exciting and relaxing all at once."
"Of course" Hermione smiled
"I didn't have to be told about the bond being there but I did need to be told about what it was that I was, I mean what I am feeling" He paused a bit bewildered "I knew something had happened because I suddenly felt like a 16 year old with a porn star on his lap."
"Really Harry" She frowned at him "you couldn't think of a more proper way to describe it?"
"Probably but it is fun irritating you" Harry sighed "and by the way Orria chased down Hedwig's cage and came back a complete mess." He chuckled "that's what I was laughing at. She was covered in mud and leaves" He smiled "she had ivy tangled in her hair and clothes so badly that she could barely walk." He smiled "She was adorable and hilarious all at the same time."
"Harry" Hermione huffed rolling her eyes
"Well, think about it she's a fairy"
"So"
"Don't you think she could have avoided some of those pitfalls . . . I mean to come up in such a mess it was almost as bad as if Ron had chased down the cage."
Hermione just sat there with a blank look on her face looking right over his head. "She's right behind me isn't she?"
"No but close" A male voice boomed from right behind and about 20 feet above his head. "Tell Orria when she gets back that she is needed at the realm portals" Harry turned to see the enormous dragon walking out of the garden, barely fitting through the doorways and mumbling as he went "Stupid bastards they have no right . . . if they want a fight I'll give 'em a bloody fight!"
"Great, I need to see if I can get ahold of Orria quickly. A war between the realms is really bad" he stood up and sat his plate down on the grass "Don't let the castle take my plate, I'm not done yet." Harry ran off leaving Hermione still in shock.
"The Dragon talked . . ." Hermione looked back down at her plate confused "Why have I never read about this!" She caught up and chuckled a bit "then again I am in what seems to be a living Castle owned by a fairy so why not a talking, swearing dragon."
Harry rushed around the castle trying to find some way to find her. "I don't understand, she usually comes when I just think of needing her" He felt the panic starting "Please let her be alright" Just as he came to the entry way he heard a loud crack come from somewhere in the distance. "Great, I need to go see what I can do." He darted out the door and ran it took him a good hour to get there and he was huffing badly.
As he walked up into view he saw a few tree's snapped in two and laying in the field around the big dragon that had come up to the castle. The dragon was being tackled by what at first glance looked to be about a thousand fairies. Believe it or not the fairies were wining 'note to self: never piss off Orria'
Glancing around he saw small groups here and they were all fighting; there was a minotaur trying to fight off some slightly larger fairies using a book like a fly swatter, animals including wolves, some larger cats, a few miniature horses and a unicorn all fighting in several small groups scattered around the field in between magical creatures he didn't recognize and last but not least standing in the corner between two gates a group of 2 men and 3 women with wands in hand zapping people in the bum that were in the fray causing people to turn and hit the person behind them.
Harry gulped and then took a deep breath trying to muster some courage "Excuse me . . ." Harry bellowed. The people in the corner glanced up at Harry then quickly put their wands away trying to act as if they were innocent children. 'Is this what Orria has to put up with?' Harry groaned then at the top of his lungs he screamed "KNOCK IT OFF!" Every eye in the bunch was now on him.
The wolves removed their teeth from the bums they were gnawing on and the unicorn quickly shifted to a person that joined the others in the corner. The Minotaur released the fairies he had in a choke hold and dropped his hands to his side as the various others formed groups all looking like children that had just been spanked. The dragon stepped to the side with a large smile on his face obviously eager to see the punishment that is about to be delt.
"Exactly what is going on here?" He tried to channel his best impression of uncle Vernon in an attempt to scare them into not turning on him.
Everyone looked around at each other making Harry nervous then burst out talking all at once pointing at each other and going into their description of what they didn't do but the others did. Harry rolled his eyes and took a deep breath trying to relax and think. 'Maybe they will stop when they wear themselves out . . .' the voices started escalating but when the minotaur started choking one of the cats Harry intervened again "THAT'S ENOUGH!" He threw them all the best pissed off look he could "I have had it! All of you go back to your own realms and stay there until further notice!" The fairies all started grumbling as they moved for their realm portal and Harry snapped "No back talking or I'll paddle all of you!" one of the fairies smiled at the comment and winked at him 'crap' Harry thought of how bad this was all turning out to be.
"Stop harassing my Harry all of you!" Harry turned to see Orria floating in fairy form behind him hands on her hips "Cisssy don't get any idea's, he's mine now get home or I tell your dad"
The large crowed slowly slunk to their portals but the minotaur stayed put, arms folded across his chest and a stern pout on his face. "He yelled at us" he pointed at Harry in a glare.
Orria flew to him quicker than Harry's eyes could keep up and stopped an inch from his nose "I'm going to do far worse than that if you don't get going RIGHT NOW!"
The minotaur flung his hands down to his side and his head down in a just been spanked posture and stomped to his portal and vanished. That's when Harry noticed the giggling blonde behind him. 'She's the blonde from my dream' Harry smiled "hello, my name is Harry Potter"
"I know" she smiled and danced playfully around him to the edge of the woods where she looked like she was hunting something.
"This is going to be interesting" Harry smiled 'but she is cute'
Orria tapped him on the shoulder "Harry dear, exactly what were you laughing about earlier?" He turned to see her unimpressed smile "and you might want to be honest because I already know the answer."
Harry leaned around her to look at the Dragon who was smiling proudly "Tattletale."