Here is the next chapter. I hope you like it. Please read and review love Hermione xxx
"Mr and Mrs Granger please come with me into this office here. Your daughter is fine however her life did change in numerous ways and she will need to talk with you about that. I will be on hand to explain some of it as she doesn't understand how to do that yet. Mr Harry Potter is here with her too. She is his best friend" he said as Mr Granger smiled. They entered the office to see Hermione and Harry sitting side by side looking as though they'd been slapped across the face with various fish.
"Mr Potter I assume. Look I actually wanted to talk to you and I was going to ask Hermione about it but it slipped my mind however you're here now so I can. I was going to do this at the start of last year however the Weasley's informed me that after your floo accident it would be better to do it at another time. This is that other time. I know about what happened in your first year as Professor McGonagall wrote to me about it and long story short I know you saved my daughters life from a troll and I am most grateful for that. If I can ever do anything to repay you please let me know" he said sincerely as they both hugged him tightly and then sat down in the chairs provided.
"I would do anything to protect Hermione even give my life for her and I mean that. I would merely request that you try not to hate me after what you hear in a while as it's not something you may like however it was shocking to us as well. I need to start with myself first because I have not been ok and you need to know why. Professor Dumbledore sent me to live with my exceptionally abusive relatives after my parents died. He was concerned that the death eaters or terrorists of the follower that killed my parents would be after me and using a blood ritual on the home in question insured they could never find me and kept me safe from them. He did not however keep me safe from the animals living inside the home nor did he care to check on me and see how I was faring there either" he said shuddering as Jean's hand flew to her mouth in shock while she waited for him to continue.
"At age five I was beaten so badly that I ended up in hospital and almost died. Luckily I survived however my aunt and uncle told the authorities that I 'fell' down the stairs when playing and they merely advised me to be more careful and healed me. I lived in the cupboard under the stairs with limited meals and drinks until the age of eleven when my Hogwarts letter arrived. Every day I was made to cook and clean all the time for them and beaten severely when I did not. I cooked for them since I was five years old whilst standing on a chair at the stove in the kitchen. They had always told me magic wasn't real and then when I found out naturally I was very annoyed. Petunia claimed my mother Lily her sister had been a freak and that her parents were so proud they had a witch in the family. As mum went off to boarding school and Petunia did whatever she did here they grew apart eventually hating each other. When it came time to introduce me back into this world Professor McGonagall did not come to my house like she did with you. Professor Dumbledore wanted me to be as in the dark about everything as I could and so he sent his lovely grounds keeper Hagrid to come and get me. While Hagrid is lovely and indeed a friend of mine he would never have been equipped educationally to advise me properly on anything in our world and did a piss poor job at answering any questions I ever had" he said once again pausing as they listened with rapt attention. He took a big drink from a glass of water which appeared there for his needs and continued.
"When I asked him about school he informed me that all students which go into the House of Slytherin are evil and bad students. Then later when I met Ronald Weasley he said the same thing. With being abused so much at home by my aunt, uncle and cousin I was never allowed to have friends and so when I met Ron I did all I could to keep him. I was terrified he'd leave me and so when he told me about Slytherin it really did stick in my mind. He and I are no longer friends which I will get into in a while as Hermione doesn't know that yet either. Then when a boy named Draco Malfoy offered me his hand in friendship he insulted the way Ron looked and so I refused to be his friend. He ended up in Slytherin and when it came time for me to be sorted I asked the hat not to place me in Slytherin. It didn't. I only did that because of all I'd been told about it in the first place. It is truly for this reason that I was not friends with Malfoy when that never should have happened. If I hadn't been told bad things about it we could have been friends for sure. Draco was an ass to me and I to him but he never did what Ron and his mother did to me which I'll get into in a moment. We met up the other day and after finding out about why I resented Slytherin so much we agreed to try and be friends. It will not be easy but everyone deserves a second chance even him. We then found out in our meeting that all the death eaters or followers of the madman that killed my parents are now dead for some magical reason which can't be explained. The main thing is that they are gone now. The madman who killed my parents is now dead too and may never return thank goodness. Do you understand everything so far?" he asked as Jean burst into tears.
"Harry I am so sorry all of that happened and I can indeed see why you would ask us not to hate you but we never could. You saved my baby girl and that is something I shall never forget. Why do you still go to that awful house then as Hermione told me you do?" she asked as he smiled at her.
"This is not the reason I asked you not to hate me but we'll get to that in a moment. Because of the blood wards I have to spend two weeks a year here however I have since bought two homes one in the muggle world and one in the magical world in which I intend to live when I am not there. My relatives and I have come to an understanding as I was dumped by Dumbledore on their doorstep at aged one and half and they were merely expected to care for me no matter what. My parents had a will stating who I was to go and live with should they die and Dumbledore for some reason sealed it off so no one could see it. He then made himself my magical guardian telling me nothing at all of this world. He then proceeded to take money illegally out of my account and gave sixty thousand galleons to the Weasley family since my first year. Both Ron and Ginny got twenty thousand each into their new accounts. A friend of mine Dobby who is a house elf that watches over me said he saw Ron stealing money out of my trunk last term. When I confronted him about it he did not deny it but told me to get over it as did his mum who made him apologise and told me to stop being annoying as he'd said sorry and I should be over it now. Then I found out about the other money when I called into the bank. Hermione has given me a vow that she will not tell anyone in authority where I live without my express permission first!" he said as both Jean and John Hermione's parents gaped at him in awe.
Her dad was frightened that if this was not why they would hate him then why would they? He figured it would be something dangerous and was gearing himself up for the worst.
"Hermione darling the Goblin here said your life has changed in many ways can you please explain that?" he asked as she jumped from being addressed so suddenly.
"Well dad I took an inheritance test the bank asked me to take and I inherited from a rather old family of Dagworth Granger's. Apparently they're related on dad's side of the family. Essentially in this world I am now considered rich and I can change that money into pounds at any time I see fit. I intend to do so and pay off your mortgage as soon as I can. It is the least I can do. I am now an emancipated minor meaning that I don't have a magical guardian in our world now and that I am essentially my own boss. I was talking with Harry about his properties and why I must not tell authorities about it without his express permission. He actually revealed to me that Professor Dumbledore never told his relatives he only needed to be there two weeks a year and was leaving him there to suffer all summer long until he could go to the Weasley's with me at the last week of summer. As you can imagine he was still being abused and that's not one bit fair. I was talking and told him he was my best friend and I'd always love him and that he shouldn't fear talking about these things with me. It was Professor Dumbledore who put that money in my account without my permission and it belonged to Harry to whom I had it returned to. Griphook please explain the rest!" she said as he looked at her exhausted face seeing that she seemed too tired and wary of her parents reaction to explain any more.
"Indeed Lady Granger I will. After they had that talk they were involved in one of our most sacred and rare magical anomaly's called a soul bond. When your daughter told him she'd always love him he said to her that although he loved her too he was not capable of giving love over all of his abuse and would need to get therapy and help before he could accurately love anyone. He informed her that he would love to take her on a date when he was better mentally and they shared a brief kiss. When the kiss was over an explosion was heard and they glowed a golden colour for a moment. I am if I am honest in awe of the fact that I was ever here for a moment like this. It is so rare and my life is now complete because of it. When the kiss and explosion ended they were both soul bound or magically married in our world. It is a rare event where two soul mates meet and once they kiss are deemed to be married for life. I believe this is why he has asked you not to hate him. If when they get older they wish to have a muggle wedding that can be arranged. Hermione has already informed me that she still wishes to be known as a Granger in school" he finished as Her dad looked like he was going to shout and then fainted. He was revived and given a calming draft which he automatically took without question as his breathing evened out.
"Mr Granger I was not prepared for this and as Griphook has stated given how I was raised I truly do need help. I will always love and protect your daughter even with my own life if necessary and this I promise you. I am willing to tell you where I live so that if you and Hermione ever wish to visit me and or spend the night there you may do so. It is protected so no one can come in there without my permission first. No matter who tries to come in they cannot. Should anyone look either of us up they will not find us no matter what they do. It will be like we have gone off the grid totally. Harry Potter lives at number 8 Railton Road, Brixton, London. To get there via floo you need to call out Potter House and then you will arrive. Should you ever need to come there for safety reasons day or night please don't hesitate to do so. You're safety is most important to me. In fact everyone's is really. Should you ever need anything once your are there my good friend and house elf Dobby will attend to your every need getting you anything you may need at any time of day or night. This is what he is there for. He is bonded to serve me but lives on my magic as without it he would die which I don't want. his last maters were terribly abusive of him and he is a dear friend to me so I will care for him always. Also I am not friends with Ginny over the money and the fact that Molly Weasley and Albus Dumbledore tried to set up an illegal contract for me stating that when I turn seventeen I must marry her. No matter what happens it is against the law and I am building up a case against Dumbledore to get him put in jail for a very long time over everything he tried to do and did indeed do to me. He will not get away with this!" he said shocked as Mr Granger started crying shocking both his wife and daughter.
"Harry I am amazed that given all you've been through you still think solely of others. That is the real good you don't find in many people. The fact that you even considered our safety blows my mind if I'm honest. I am most shocked you ever thought I could hate you because that's not possible. I am dismayed that my daughter is essentially married so young but as I can see the level of care she will get I am not worried about her. Having said that if you touch one hair on her head wrongly I reserve the right to kill you. It had to be said Harry and I hope you can understand that. At the end of the day I am her father and she will always be my little girl. I really can't believe we're now rich. Hermione darling thank you so much for essentially paying off our mortgage as it had been a worry for us with us having to pay for your school fees too. Welcome to the family Harry and you don't need to worry as we won't tell anyone where you live!" he said hugging the boy who looked most relieved. Jean followed suit hugging him too.
"Harry darling welcome to the family and thank you always for caring so much for our Hermione. I am never worried when she is with you as I know you are always caring for her. Now however she may be the one caring for you as you need it. Don't worry about your ability to love as it is there and will come out when you have been healed emotionally. The fact that you put her first is a sign of love and one I am delighted you possess. Also for the offer of your house in times of need. I will know to call for Dobby should we ever need him and I thank yo deeply for that. Hermione I think after the two weeks he spends with his relatives and you spend with us you may go and live with him in Brixton. It is a mere fifteen minutes drive from our house and we can visit all the time so no worries there. I don't want to be a grandmother till Hermione is in her twenties. I know you're too young for any of that right now but it needed to be said!" said Jean hugging him closely.
"Mum! You're so embarrassing! That will never happen until I am the right age of this I assure you!" said Hermione smiling.
They all went home with Harry returning to his Brixton Property to finally have a look around it. Inside the door was a nice hallway with a generous cloaks cupboard under the stairs with many hooks for hanging up jackets and the like. Through the first door on your right was a nice living room had a big fireplace in the center of it for easy flooing should the need to do that ever arise. He had opted to buy it furnished which had cost him more but he didn't mind it. It had a nice L shaped couch in it and a coffee table in front of that while a bookshelf rested in the alcove at the side of the fireplace. There was a stand with a TV on it and a beautiful rug in front of the fire. It was a very homely room.
Down the hall again he passed the stairs and entered the next room to the right which was the downstairs bathroom. It contained a walk in shower, a sink and toilet. It was basic but did the job just fine. The next door down from this contained the kitchen come dining room which was a decent size and painted a nice duck egg blue shade. There was plenty of storage in here and the dining space could easily fit four people in it. Off this was another door which lead to a utility space and then a final door leading to the small backyard. The backyard contained a washing line, a patch of green grass and some patio space where a nice set of chairs could be put on a sunny day. Going back inside the house he headed upstairs coming to the second bathroom which contained a stand alone bath, toilet and sink with ample storage. The master bedroom had plenty of space with a double bed in it and walk in closet off to one side. On either side of the bed were some bedside lockers and lamps. The beds had no pillows or bedding and the house was without curtains or other furnishings like that but it was nothing a trip to Ikea wouldn't fix. The last room a spare bedroom had a small double bed in it while a wardrobe rested against the wall beside the window. He made a list of all the things he would need such as pots and pans, bedding, curtains and towels etc. and headed back to the Dursley house where he had a quick meal Dobby prepared for him and went straight to sleep with Dobby sleeping at the foot of his bed. It had been a good day and he'd wait to check out the magical home until he was with Hermione. That day had gone better then he could have hoped. For now he was just thrilled he'd have someone to love him finally.