Previously on TKR…

"Really?" She asked in a whisper.

She rolled on top of him and sat on his abdomen, he lifted himself using one of his elbows. Their eyes met both glowing with the love and affection they felt for the other, he cupped her cheek a brought their foreheads together.

Than he whispered, "Really."

They lips met in a tender kiss. One the spoke volumes of their feelings for each other. Those kisses soon turned to chased packs as they brew back for breath. She returned to her original position her head perched on his shoulder, as he inhaled the scent of her hair.

Off to the land of dreams they want.


WARNING SLIGHT LEMON AHEAD!


The Return of Lady Dagworth-Granger

13th August 1994 - Sunday - 06:00

The dawn light was streaming through the large glass windows, waking the sleeping pair as it hit their faces. Hermione stirred first feeling quiet rested, she looked down to meet the sleeping face of her new suiter, his face looked younger as it was graced with the morning rays. She sat up and stretched minding her current position, she felt a pair of strong hands encircling her waist, she looked down to see Harry's emerald orbs looking at her a slight smile playing on his lips.

"What a wonderful sight to wake to in the morning." He said slowly sitting up.

She smiled in return, "You sir are a charming one."

"Only for you love." He responded using one his hands to caressing her face slowly bringing it closer to his.

She sighed contentedly, "Mm, really?"

"Really." Was his reply along with chased kiss

The kiss started with short and tender peck, slowly developing into longer, searing ones as their passion grew. She felt his magic reached out to hers, as if caressing the invisible field around her body, it was like a soft melody as their magic connected and settled. She moaned softly as his tongue probed her lips softly, her hands traveled up to his raven locks running through them sweetly causing him to groan in pure satisfaction at the feeling.

"Harry…" She sighed has his lips rained slow sensual kiss and nips on her jaw and nick.

He smiled against he pulse point, "Yes love?"

"I feel so…" She said trying to think of words to describe the emotions running inside him.

He nodded pulling her closer to him their chests connecting, "Magic has bound us together. Muggles would term it as a match made in heaven, it's not a soul bond though but I've read about these things."

"I've read about these too. It is called a life bond we can feel each other's emotions, but we can't read each other's thoughts . Our magic is interwoven together for eternity. While soul bonds render the pair married, the life bond just connects them for life." Hermione explained softly nuzzling his neck placing kisses on pulse point.

He chuckled, "I don't mind being bound to you for life. I know we've just become a couple but somehow I know I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Get married, have children, and grow old together."

She smiled at his honesty, they continued with their current activities taking pleasure in the things they feeling. She felt his erection as their desire for the other rose, she could not help but rub against the bulge causing her to gasp wantonly as heat shot through her abdomen to her core, he growled at her action tightening his hold on her waist. Her night gown rode up as he pulled her panty clad core onto his equally covered erection, heat pooled in her core she moaned as she felt a slight release go through her, the cotton knickers getting slightly soaked. Harry also let go his boxer shorts getting wet as well.

"We better stop before my self control breaks dear one." Harry says in a husky whisper.

She giggles cutely, "Ever so the gentleman."

"We will take this slowly. I desire you greatly but don't want to do anything the might lead us to regretful paths." He clarifies holding her closely.

She nuzzles his chest, "With the raging embers of passion that will be never ending. I agree, there will one day that will be ready for different types of intimacies but until then we will take it slowly."

They untangles themselves from each other, and went on to get ready for the day. Freshly bathed and formally dressed both teens entered the dining area, where they saw a house elf cooking breakfast."

"Master Harry and Miss 'Mione good morning." The small being greeted with a smile.

Harry smiled at the eloquent housekeep, "Good Morning Macy, would you mind if I assist you with this delectable meal?"

Hemione watched on, a soft smile gracing her elegant features, she loved the way Harry interacted with house elves. He treated them with the respect that many pureblood families discarded so easily, she was doing her research on these creatures after having a very informative conversation with Jean about the relations between the elves and wizards. With the better understanding on the subject, and the acceptance of the fact that house elves would need a bond with the families they serve in order live and keep their magic. She reformed her crusade and instead advocated for their fair treatment.

"Alright you may cook the pancakes Master Harry." Answered Macy who shook her head fondly.

Harry nodded with a slight chuckle, "Alright."

Breakfast was ready as the other occupants of the house entered the dining area. Conversation centered on the meeting they were to be going to be attending, the tournament that was to be hosted in Hogwarts, and other lighter topics. Once they were all full and caffeinated Sirius pulled out the international portkey that was sent to him the night before.

"Alright Dan, Emma it's going to be a bumpy ride so hold on tight." He warned as they all touched the enchanted hoop.


Ministry of Magic, London, United Kingdom - 8:00

Their arrival was met with grace as the staff greeted the Lords and their guests. Titus Ridgely smiled and offered Hermione and her parents their visitor's badges, while giving a small bow to Sirius and Harry. Note that, Master Ridgely is a half-blood who later took up a degree in Public Relations, now he was the chief to the new Public Relations office in the ministry, this was thanks to Lord Gryffindor who insisted that the Ministry of Magic needed a PR sector to handle the introduction of the muggle born magical children into the Magical World, the office was erected and mostly made up of Muggle Born and Half Blood magical folk as they more likely hold extensive knowledge of the mundane world.

"Good day Mi'lords!" Greeted Steven Crow then added with a bow, "Ah, this must be the long lost descendants of Dagworth-Granger clan."

Sirius grinned, "Now Steven none of that lord business! And yes, they are. Young Miss Granger is here to take her seat in the Wizengamot."

"Ay, that is good to hear. Alright let me show you to court room 12, the meeting has yet to begin." Said Mr. Crow with a wide smile.

They approached the elevator, which was enlarged and now had full metal doors not unlike that of the ones we see in mundane malls and hotels. They were headed up to the Wizengamot floor which was down in the lower floor. The enchanted elevator voice signaled that they had arrived they were met my two aurors; a tall British-African man who smiled at them and shook hands with the two lords.

"Lord Black and Lord Potter! Good tidings today I hope?" He greeted.

Sirius just laughed, "Good day Kingsley old friend I see you've been elevated to auror captain. Congratulations!"

"Indeed, it's a lot of work but it had its own rewards as well." Said Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt.

Harry smiled at the pink haired young woman beside the bulky auror captain, "Hello there cousin Dora! Is there news in your end as well?"

"Cheeky you are Mr. Potter. Yes there is, I have a potential promotion under my belt coming in a few days." Nymphadora "don't call me that" Tonks says hugging Harry and shaking the hands of the guests.

Hermione was curious, "If you don't mind me asking…"

"Go on ahead Ms. Granger." Prompted Tonks with a smile at the inquisitive young lady.

Hermione smiled, "Why are you and the Auror Captain down here?"

"Ah, we were assigned to watch the courtroom during the proceedings. In case any unsavory characters decide to come out and paly." Answered Auror Captain Shacklebolt.

"That is understandable." Dan observed.

The party approached the court room, they were five minutes early and saw several people sat in their seats either in the visitors gallery or in the Wizengamot section. Sirius went with Hermione's parents to the visitors sections while Harry led Hermione to the middle of the chamber. He kissed her hand and then cheek before going up to sit on his Family seat, meeting Sirius.

Chief Warlock Dumbledore banged his gavel, "Hear ye, hear ye. On this day of our lord on the thirteenth of August nineteen hundred and ninety-four we call upon this body to recognize the return of one of our society's oldest families, this is seat has been vacated and left void of a matriarch for the past several decades. It was brought to our attention by Lady Marry Avalon of the Ladies of Harland Glen in our previous meeting about the case of Lady Dagworth-Granger."

There mummers and grunts of accent from the people all around the courtroom. Then Sirius stood form his seat and waited for everyone to settle.

"Dear ladies and gentlemen of this court. I present Miss. Hermione Granger, heiress of the Dagworth-Granger clan. Me and lard Potter-Gryffindor had the liberty of meeting her during our stay with the Delacour's this summer. She is a muggle born with exceptional skills in the magical arts and has intelligence in spades. Indeed a worthy member of the court." Sirius said seeing that more then a few lord and ladies were nodding.

Lady Avalon said with smile, "We are honored to meet the heiress of the Dagwroth-Granger clan. Tell me young Granger, what do you think of the world you have entered?"

Hermione curtsied and then thought, "This world is very different from the mundane one I was raised in. I find myself boggled at how the Magical community of Britain is still centuries behind in culture, I am afraid that the rest of the Magical communities in other countries are more advanced then the one here, their practices are more in tune to that of their muggle counter parts. And they work seamlessly with the mundane community. But this world is still a wonder to behold and I truly do hope that I can come to Hogwarts this year."

"Well said young lady. It is time to take your oath." Said Dowager Longbottom.

Hermione raised her wand, "I, Hermione Jane Granger, do promise to up hold any and all responsibilities handled as a member of this court both as Lady Dagworth-Granger of the lands of Kent and as the leader of the Ladies of Harland Glen. So mote it be." A bright light shot through the room.

Dumbledore grinned through his beard, "I hear by welcome Lady Hermione Jane Granger, heiress of the Dagworth-Granger clan. This meeting is therefore concluded."

The court convened and everyone was on their way out of the room, soon only a hand full of people were left. Harry met Hermione in middle of the court and raised her hand to kiss the back of her palm.

"You did well My Lady Granger." He said with a warm smile on his face.

She graced him with pink flushed cheeks, "Why thank you Sir Potter."

"Wow, I didn't I'd see Harry so happy. Pleased to meet you Lady Granger." Said a sandy haired boy with a slight bow.

A red haired girl smiled teasingly, "What a gentleman he has become as well. I am heiress Susan Bones, and this is Lord Neville Longbottom."

Introductions were made all around, everyone of the young adults enjoying their silly banter and teasing the new couple. Harry and Hermione took the teasing with true grace while also getting their own witty remarks in. The adults watched this and smiled, the Granger parents' hearts warmed as they saw their little princess interacting with youngsters her own age for once, relieved that she had potential friendships in the Hogwarts crowd.

"Mr and Mrs Granger it is a pleasure to meet you both. Sirius has told me that you are considering to transfer young Hermione to Hogwarts for the next term." Said Albus Dumbledore shaking hands with the parents.

It was Dan who said, "Yes well, we are considering to live here in Britain again, we miss our home in Kent and our practice in France is being run by a partner of ours. And Hermione really wants to see what Hogwarts would be like as well, she wants to be placed in 4th year with Harry.

"We can arrange that for you sir. The Ministry's Education department would be happy to have you daughter sit for a placement exam, I can inquire her results for the past three years from Madame Maxime in Beaubatons." Albus replied with twinkling eyes.

Emma smiled as well, "I'd love to see what Hogwarts is like."

"I think that is a splendid idea Emma. Thanks to Harry, it is possible for Non-Magical parents to enter the castle to orient themselves with the environment of the school, with assistance form the staff of course." Said Remus with a smile at the young man.

Emma laughed, "It seems that Harry has done a lot of change to this society."

"Now Emma, it wasn't done single handedly. I may have driven the carriage but I wouldn't have been able to do it without the people around me to help. Thanks to the younger generations also running their seats, new laws were placed and the era was moved." Harry contradicted with a sheepish smile as Hemione gave him a beaming smile.

Lady Avalon smiled at the couple, "Young love blooms. Lord Black is Duke Gryffindor courting young Lady Granger?"

"Yes. But her parents and I have agreed to forego the usual agreements, they want to go in their own pace, without the shadow of a contract in their midst." Said Sirius with a smile.

Harry chuckled shaking his head, "I would have declined the betrothal contract, those ideas are outdated and too 18th century. Courtship shouldn't be done as a business trade, if one wanted to get married to someone that person should do it right."

"Courting someone should be done out of love, not out of convenience or with string attached." Said Hermione with a scowl.

Neville smiled at the new couple, "You won't get any resistance from the young folk. We've been trying move the old folks along."

"Who are you calling old young man?" Said Augusta Longbottom with a raised a brow.

Dumbledore chuckled, "Ah. He is right Augusta, we are aged and weary of the shifting tides brought in by the youth. I do think it is time to give up the reigns and pass it on to them."

"But we will still need your guidance, we can't do this ourselves after all." Harry said humbly.

Daphne giggled, "Always the humble one Harry. No wonder you ended up in Gryffindor."

Susan ruffled his hair, "But that is the way we want him to be. We don't want our Harry to be overly stuffy and boastful. We like humble, down to Earth Harry, the kind boy who saves people and never disappoint anyone."

"Oh, I don't know about never disappointing anyone, but thanks Su." Harry says a slight blush gracing his features.

Hermione smiled at the interaction, she would fit in Hogwarts just fine. Susan and Daphne seemed like nice girls, and seemed like their group of friends rounded all the houses of Hogwarts. They were above the rivalry and prejudice that plagued the school form what she has been hearing from Harry.

"Cousin Draco!" Harry exclaimed hugging the blond boy who laughed and hugged him by.

Draco grinned and shook Hermione's hand, "Draco Black at your service Lady Granger. Thank Merlin was able to free me from my father's clutches before I was completely transformed into a mini Lucius! My mother is not a pureblood snob as most people would think, neither of her Sisters are either. Aunt Bella was cursed into oblivion we are working to have her head look into."

"Yes indeed. My darling sister Bella was not the woman she is today. Thank to our father and the Lestarnge men she became a deranged witch. The best healers in the continent are working to restore her mental state." Narcissa said smiling at the children.

"You would fit in our little group well Hermione! You seem like the intelligent type, a future Raven no doubt. Our group at the moment has three Ravens, a couple of Gryffs, four Snakes, and a few Puffs. Those include some of the older years." Daphne informed her with a smile.

Draco shook his head, "The Weasley twins are a riot to be around, fair warning they are pranksters to keep watch for any suspicious sweets, potions, or parchment. Their two younger siblings are a pain to be around, watch out for their sister, Ginivera. Their bother Ron is just plain stupid."

"Gosh, I really hope Luna is getting through to Ginny. Her obsession with Harry is not healthy at all. After she got possessed in the Chamber." Susan said worried.

Albus smiled sadly at the children, "Don't worry children, the school board agreed to have her monitored in St. Mungols' Mental Health ward and hired the best mind healers in Britain to have a look at her mind. It was a shock what they had found in there, and we are not at liberty to say what it is."

Neville shook his head, "We understand sir. We are just glad you are all doing something about it."

"Doubt that would cure her of her crush on Harry though, but at least her obsession's will be looked into. I think she really has an actual admiration for Mr. Potter, at best it is just hero worship." Said Peter Greengrass.

Astoria just giggled, "But hopefully she will back off when she sees that Harry already has a lady."

"Now Tori, you know most of the girls of the school have a certain admiration for our Raven haired hero. But yes, hopefully she won't cross a line that she cannot survive." Said Daphne with a side glance at Hermione.

Said brown-haired girl returned the look with interest, "What do you mean?"

Harry answered scratching the back of his head, "Ah, I might have left something out in the dynamic of the Lion's den. You see…"

"When the females see that a guys from the den had been claimed are taken by another lady, as a mark of respect they don't make a move on that guy. It goes vice versa as well. If you're taken then the whole house will rally behind you, no one would dare trying make a move on a girl or guy who is in relationship in the Den." Neville explained.

Draco and Daphne scowled, "We wish we could get the Snakes to think the same way. I mean most of the girls in a house are afraid to be alone in the dorms because the males act like Neanderthals! Complete slobs." Said Daphne shuddering in disgust.

"The Puffs adapt the same ideology as the Lions. Don't mess with someone who is a relationship or you'll be sorry." Notes Susan.

"How about the Claws." Hermione asked curiously.

Harry shrugged, "Based form what I've herd from Tracy well, I'd say the claws are not as territorial as the Lions and the Badger's, but they aren't as callus as the Snakes either."

"I can live that. As long as no tries to steal you from me," Stated the bushy haired girl with a wink causing the group to laugh.

Remus chuckled, "She'll fit into this group just fine. It also helps that she is a descendant of one of the oldest founding families of Wizarding Britain."

The group all agreed to have lunch in the Cauldron and go see the old barkeep. Thanks to the funds provided by Sirius and Gabriel Abbot - Hanna's Uncle - Tom Durham was able to renovate and expand the cauldron, with the help of magic to the muggles it would see that the size had not changed one bit, but Hermione was able to see the extra space and coverage area. Dan and Emma got special bracelets that allowed them to see the magical changes that were made to the Inn/bar.

Lunch went brilliantly for the group. The youngsters poked fun at the couple, which Harry and Hermione took with good grace. Hermione felt at home with the group, engaging intellectual conversations with Daphne and Susan, bantering with Draco and Neville.

"Where is Hanna Su? I would have thought that she would have came with you." Harry inquired.

Susan smiled. "She had to visit her aunt in Ireland, something came up."

"Her cousin was in the meeting today, John was teasing you. Said Neville with a grin.

Harry chuckled, "Well John always teases us. How is Cedric doing?"

"Oh Ced is doing well. He said that he wanted to paly a one on one match with you Harry. He still feels bad about your stint last year." Susan says shaking her head.

Hermione looked at Harry worried, "Why would he feel bad about your last match?"

Daphne answered, "Last year, Peter Pettigrew broke out of Azcaban so the Ministry station Dementors at the school. Harry really had the worst reaction when they were near, so he learned the Pertronus charm. But in the Quidditch match with Hufflepuff a few of those foul creatures got through the protective charms and into the pitch. Harry and Cedric were racing for the snitch and Harry got attacked by two of them and fell a hundred feet off his broom."

"Everyone was wound up after that. Professor Dumbledore was furious and had the Dementors recalled from Hogsmeade after that incident. Sirius and the other adults went into a riot, the Ministry got mobbed by the parents of the students. Harry was out cold for about a full five hours, Cedric begged Madame Hooch to hold the awarding for the winner and give a rematch. But she told him that he caught the snitch fairly, so the Puffs won that game." Said Neville with slight shrug and smile at Susan.

Harry grinned shaking his head, "I honestly thought it was a fair win, at least Slytherin didn't win that year-"

"OI!" Draco exclaimed indigently causing the group to laugh.

Harry held up his hands, "I was just kidding Draco. But you have to admit that you're team is not the best of the school, I mean most of the chasers can't even catch the quaffle properly in mid-air! Goodness, the Snakes relay on brute moves and cheat plays to win!"

"I have a feeling that this point had been discussed before." Hermione noted observing as Draco slouch a mock scowl on his face.

Susan giggled lightly. "You are right. But it is true the Snakes lack talent in their team, as well as the air of sportsmanship in their teams. At least Draco has the talent to somewhat match Harry as seeker, but even then Harry is leaps and bounds better then he is."

"Saint Potter." Said blond pouted childishly.

Daphne ruffled his platinum colored locks, "Oh do stop it Draco, it is unbecoming of an heir to be so childish about matters such as these. I swear my mom once told me that you remind her so much of Harry's dad and Sirius that she could not help but get nostalgia of seeing you two argue about Quidditch and what nots."

The conversation soon moved to the World Cup and the epic lose that Bulgaria suffered, Draco and Neville growled while the ladies comforted Hermione when Harry told them about Lucius' attempted rape of Hermione. After everyone has had their fill they all went to Greengrass Manor to relax and enjoy the rest of the day, Albus soon bid them a good day as he used the Fireplace to go back to Hogwarts. Soon Harry and Hermione said good bye to everyone and were headed by Sirius and Remus to the Fireplace.

"Delacour Estate!" Harry said holding Hermione close to him.

They disappeared with the whoosh of the green flames.


I am so sorry for the very over due update. School work was piling up and I got in trouble for not submitting my project in one of my classes, parents barred me from going on this site and Wattpad as well. But I am back with this one. I will be creating a separate book as a supplementary fanfic for this one, it will be filled with stories on how Harry met with the Delacour Family, as well as the Granger's moving into France, and other background stories.

Thank to my readers for supporting this book! You guys are the best of the best, honestly. Check out my Miraculous Ladybug shorts as well, something new for 2021 from me. Have a good Lunar New Year everyone! Wish you all good tidings for the Year of the OX.

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Next anticipated update: 2021 - 03 - 06