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Chapter 11: The Department of Mysteries
Sunday, December 4th, 1994
After dinner the group went to the chamber for some more studying and training. Harry wanted to work more on transforming to his full Dragon form, but Hermione and Rathera thought it would be best if they found an empty area outside for that. The chamber was large, but having an open area would be best. Rathera also thought that he would need to find some way to strengthen his mind so that he'd be in control of the Dragon form.
Just before curfew Rathera, Ginny and Hermione headed to the Gryffindor Common Room. Hermione said she was going to introduce Rathera to Lavender and Parvati. Harry decided to walk Luna to Ravenclaw Tower before heading to the common room himself. After a long kiss goodnight Luna had said have fun tonight then turned to answer the riddle to get into the common room. He loved her, but most of the time he didn't understand what Luna meant until after whatever she was talking about happened.
Harry made it to the common room right at curfew and found Rathera, Hermione and Ginny sitting in front of the fire.
"What have you ladies been talking about?" asked Harry.
"Our Holiday and wedding plans. While you and Rathera were training, Luna and I were talking with Ginny and thought it would be nice if she joined us in the ceremony." said Hermione.
"I don't know, Hermione. With the Fae ceremony that Luna wants that'll be three of you and I don't know if I can make it through all of you." said Harry.
"Harry, trust me, you'll be able to." said Rathera.
"Why do you say that?" asked Harry.
"Haven't you noticed that in the experiences you've had so far that you are still ready to go when we've finished. I told you that a Dragon male will never be satisfied with just a couple mates. If anything you'll have to be careful to know when to stop so you don't hurt the three of them." said Rathera.
"What about you?" said Harry.
"Well I may be human now, but since I am the same as you my body is stronger and can take more than them." said Rathera.
"That's good to know, Rathera, but I meant what about you joining the ceremony too?" asked Harry.
"Are you asking me…?" started Rathera.
"Rathera, our meeting and how we started out definitely wasn't the start of a traditional romance and I'm sure we'd be looked down upon should anyone find out what you were. I have a lot to learn about love, especially with how I grew up, but I think what I feel is love and it's just as real as the love I have for Luna and Hermione and hope to have with Ginny. So yes, Rathera, I am asking you to marry me." said Harry.
Rathera hugged Harry. "Yes, I will marry you, Harry."
When Harry and Rathera sat back down, Harry asked, "I don't mean to be insensitive, but Luna said that yours and her first times had to be during the ceremony. Ginny and Rathera aren't virgins so can they participate?"
"Luna said that since as sister wives it would be allowed for Ginny since she hasn't been intimate with either of us. That's true of Rathera as well. She did say in order for the magic of the ritual to work there'd have to be an order." said Hermione.
"Let's wait till Luna's here to discuss the order, but I just thought this was a special Fae ceremony. What's the ritual do?" asked Harry.
"The energy released from our bonding connects us all together stronger than a normal marriage bond since it connects all of us together including us wives to each other." said Hermione.
"What about any others who join us after the wedding?" asked Harry.
"She said there is a ritual that allows us to bring them into our connection, but it can only be performed once so anyone else who you connect with will need to be done then or they'll just have a marriage bond with you, but be separate from us." said Hermione.
"We'll worry about that if it happens. It's been a stressful day so I'm going to go to bed. I'll see you three in the morning." said Harry.
The three of them were tired too and gave Harry a hug goodnight. He thought Rathera wanted to say something, but she turned and followed Ginny and Hermione up the stairs.
Harry tossed and turned for about 30 minutes before sitting up and thinking that he should've known this was going to happen. Harry heard the door open and close and Rathera came up onto his bed.
"Rathera, you shouldn't be here. We just got you clothes including a nightgown. Why are you naked?" said Harry.
"I'm more comfortable this way. I know you are having trouble sleeping too. Both because of the stress and because of our connection." said Rathera pulling down his boxers.
"Why are you doing that?" asked Harry.
"If I'm naked it's only fair if you are too." said Rathera.
"But I didn't ask you to be naked." said Harry.
"You didn't have to and that wasn't my point." said Rathera taking him into her mouth.
Harry groaned and waved his hand closing and silencing the curtains around the bed.
Monday, December 5th, 1994
It was 4 hours before Rathera and Harry got to sleep, but Harry felt it was worth it. Before Neville, Seamus and Dean should be awake he had Rathera head back to her bed. He got up to take a shower and get ready for the day. On his way to the bathroom he was stopped by Seamus.
"Harry, did a naked girl just leave out of here?" asked Seamus.
Harry just went into the bathroom wondering how many others saw Rathera go through the common room naked back to the girl's dorm.
Headmaster's Office
After breakfast, where Harry and Rathera had to endure the disapproval of Hermione, Professor McGonagall requested that the two of them come with her to her office.
"It has been brought to my knowledge by several students that a girl fitting our new Miss Lovegood's description was seen leaving the 4th year boys room naked. Would you happen to know anything about that Lord Potter?" asked Professor McGonagall.
"Uhm… I…" said Harry.
"I don't need an answer, Lord Potter." said Professor McGonagall laughing. "I'm sure that Lily would not approve, but James and Sirius would be patting you on the back. Regardless of the stories Sirius might tell you, you beat him by a year, Lord Potter."
"Professor, you can call me Harry or Mister Potter if you have to be formal. How do you know about Sirius?" asked Harry.
"Dumbledore might not have been Dumbledore, but I was the Deputy Headmistress and he kept me informed on what happened with you and Sirius last year. But let's get back to why we are here. I'm aware that there is a strange bond between the two of you. As soul bonds are complete and utter fantasy I can disregard that, but there is the modified familiar bond that Madame Pomfrey found and I can rightly assume it's not to do with your Owl, Harry. What have the symptoms for lack of a better word been?" asked Professor McGonagall.
"We can't sleep without each other and feel most comfortable around each other. When we're awake it's not like I can't be away from her but I feel better when she's with me." said Harry.
"Is there a reason for being naked, Miss Lovegood?" asked Professor McGonagall.
"Sleeping in clothes is uncomfortable." said Rathera.
"I see. It's bad enough that you slept in the boy's room and right now save me my sanity by just leaving it at sleeping. But to do so naked and then cross the common room with so many people able to see you makes it worse. I cannot allow you to continue this, but I do understand the situation you are in and since you are now considered an adult I can offer you Lord's Quarters, Harry. They're rarely used and haven't been in a long time since there hasn't been a student who had to take over his family in a while. There is an extra fee you'll have to pay for their use which I will have added to your payment next year. As you are not a student yet, Miss Lovegood I can't take any points away from you, but as a woman I will give you some advice. I understand that you probably don't fully understand what was wrong about what you did, but I would suggest asking Hermione about propriety and modesty. There's nothing wrong with being comfortable sleeping without clothes, but it's very different running around naked for all to see." said Professor McGonagall.
"Yes, Professor." said Rathera.
"Professor, just to have you aware I need to leave the castle today to go to the Ministry. I want to see about this prophecy. Also I forgot about it with our conversation last night, but may I retrieve the items from the hidden drawer that Albus told me about?" asked Harry.
"You may retrieve the items, but don't you think that you should wait for the Aurors to arrive. Madame Bones would want you to have a security escort." said Professor McGonagall.
"I'm not going to let Grindelwald or anyone else stop me from living my life. If he wants to attack me he'll do it whether I'm alone or with Aurors. Also Rathera will be with me and I don't think too many will be able to attack me with her around." said Harry.
"Very well." said Professor McGonagall.
The Ministry of Magic
Harry and Rathera took the lift all the way to the bottom floor of the ministry. Harry told the person who answered the door what they were there for.
"Come this way" said the Unspeakable.
They followed the person to an office and were told to go in.
"Ah, Lord Potter, it is an honor to meet you. My name is Croaker. I was told by Madame Bones just this morning that you would have some questions for me. I think she'd be pretty upset that you came here without an escort though. It seems you brought a pretty one of your own though. Forgive me for saying this, but the two of you have the brightest aura's I've seen in a long time. I'd love the opportunity to study you at some point." said Croaker.
"I think we'll pass on that for now." said Harry.
"Can't blame a wizard for trying. Now first thing you are here for is to hear the prophecy, unfortunately we no longer have it as it was removed two years ago. I can, however help you with the information that Madame Bones said that you requested although aside from some biographical data regarding the types of wizards and witches he recruited there's nothing much to go on. Grindelwald's attacks were towards the goal of exposing us to the Muggles. Voldemort thinks all Muggleborn and Muggles are pests and need to be exterminated, but Grindelwald thought that the Statute of Secrecy was holding us back. He thought we should rule over the Muggles instead of hiding ourselves away from them." said Croaker.
"I was hoping for more and it's unfortunate that the prophecy is gone, but at least I can assume that his goals are going to be the same." said Harry.
"While his goals might be the same remember that he's had almost 50 years to come up with a better way to achieve them. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help." said Croaker.
"I appreciate what you have been able to provide. Have a good day." said Harry.
Harry and Rathera took the lift back up to the atrium and were about to take the floo back to The Three Broomsticks when a young witch with pink hair came running up to them.
"Lord Potter, I've been looking all over for you." said the woman.
"I'm sorry, but I don't know who you are, Miss?" asked Harry.
"Tonks, Third Year Auror Cadet, Tonks. Madame Bones assigned me as your guard." said Tonks.
"Is Tonks your first or last name?" asked Harry.
"It's the only name you'll be allowed to call me, Lord Potter." said Tonks.
"Come on, Auror Cadet. How can I trust you to protect me if I can't know your name." asked Harry.
Tonks sighed, but said, "Fine, my name is Nymphadora Tonks, but please call me Tonks." said Tonks.
"That's a beautiful name, Nymphadora." Harry saw her hand go for her wand. "But I'll respect your wishes and call you Tonks." said Harry.
He didn't like the idea of having an Auror guard, but this was going to be fun.
Author's Note: Posted the story again. No changes yet, but am stuck on chapter 12. If you have any ideas or suggestions please review. No flames. Constructive responses only please. For the Ginny Haters if you want her out help me write her out of the previous chapters if you feel that strongly about it. Thank you.