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At that moment Winky popped Hermione into the room.

14 Prepare for dating?

Harry jumped up and petrified Hermione, before she could fall he levitated her onto the couch.

"Sorry Hermione, I have to check you on spells and potions… Yes, you met Dumbledore. Susan, call your aunt, please. Hermione, you are under a compulsion charm, probably to put a portkey on me. Wait, let me check on that… three portkey'd even? Night night Hermione. Somnus!"

That is my Padawan! Fast to react, and take decisive actions to eliminate the threat. It makes me wonder, suppose Dumbledore gets his hands on Padawan, what is he going to do? Padawan is trashing Dumbles for weeks now, the moment he is singing: praise the goat, he will get checked for potions and spells.

Madam Bones came to Floosering with a couple of Aurors: "You asked for my presence, Harry?"

"Yes I did, Winky popped my ward Hermione here, I suspected some foul play and petrified her. After examining her, she is loaded with spells and Portkeys. I put her asleep to ease the compulsion charm on her. I want the Magic signature of those spells recorded, and press charges against the one who cast them. Do you hear that you bastard? Yes, I know of your listening charms on Hermione!"

Hermione had a total of four tracking charms, two listening charms, a strong compulsion charm, and a Loyalty Potion. The poor thing got shafted for being Harry's friend.

The Aurors noted everything down and inspected the portkeys, the destinations were noted down. Madam Bones said: "You can dispel her Harry, get her a flushing potion as fast as possible. We have all we need to make this a criminal case. Attempting to kidnap a Lord of four Houses is a capital crime."

When they left, Harry woke Hermione up: "Hey Hermione, here drink this, and it all will become clear… good, Winky? Pop Hermione to the restroom please."

Yep, that must be a lot of fun, getting flushed, sitting on the bowl with a bucket in your hands for a few hours, is enough to ruin the rest of the day. Padawan scored some points with his girlfriends, nice going, Padawan!

Harry looked at Susan: "It is a weekday, her parents are at work I guess, I will bring them here tonight… or, if I remember it right she should have left for France yesterday. Dobby? Are Hermione's parents in the country?"

Dobby concentrated: "No, Master Harry, Dobby can't feel them. They could be under Wards or out of the country."

Hannah commented: "Wait until Hermione has recovered. Aunty Amelia will get to the bottom of this, attempting to kidnap Susan's boyfriend is going to get her best men on the case."

Daphne looked puzzled: "Didn't we have chaperons? Where are they?"

Tracey grinned: "Roger knows to not interfere with my personal life, I bet they silenced their room."

Hannah said: "They better do nothing more than kissing and groping. Poor Roger will get that courtship contract slapped on him faster than he can say I do."

Susan chuckled: "They are going to be in-laws, together or not doesn't matter. Dobby? Can you go to Hermione's home and see if you can find something out? And collect some clothes for Hermione, I guess she has to stay here. Winky? When Hermione is done showering, inspect all her clothes for abnormalities. I suspect Dumbledore has some hidden tricks on them."

Winky nodded: "Winky be inspecting and putting them in the Black Vault in the basement, Kreacher say no magic get in or out."

Xxxxx

Dinner was a bit awkward, our chaperons were lovey dovy with each other, completely ignoring them. I doubt they would notice Hermione should she sit at the table instead of her bowl.

Hannah shrugged, more freedom for them and Harry. When dinner was almost over, a freshly showered Hermione entered the room.

Susan pointed at a chair: "Sit down Hermione and have dinner, we will talk when you are done."

In other words, I am the leading Lady and call the shots. Padawan, I doubt you can get rid of them, they have their hooks in you and no escape is possible. I doubt Padawan even wants to escape.

After dinner, Harry and his girls listened to Hermione's story: "We were planning to leave for France yesterday when Professor Lupin knocked on our door. He said he made peace with you Harry and was asked to bring me to you. When mum and dad did not believe him and asked for proof. He showed me a letter from you and let us read it. Afterward, it became blurry. I guess the letter was laced with something because the next thing I remember is waking up here. Harry? What happened to my parents? Are they safe?"

Harry reassured her: "Madam Bones is on the case Hermione. But let me get my map and see if someone is in Hogwarts."

A few minutes later the map showed the Order in a meeting in Hogwarts, the girls looked interested at the map, Daphne commented: "Nice piece of spellwork."

Harry shrugged, concentrated, and send his Patronus to the Order, while Hermione noted all the names of the Order down, swearing retribution if something happened to her parents.

Xxxxx

At the meeting of the order, a big grizzly Patronus entered in front of Lupin: "REMUS LUPIN! YOU SHITTY DOG! HOW DARE YOU ABDUCT HERMIONE AND HER PARENTS! AND YOU BLOODY LEADER OF THE LIGHT! IF THEY ARE HARMED THEN I WILL CALL A BLOOD FEUD ON EVERY MEMBER OF THIS SHIT ORDER! IS THIS THE WAY OF THE LIGHT? I CAN HARDLY SEE ANY DIFFERENCE WITH DEATH EATERS!"

Shacklebolt asked: "Explain Remus Lupin, did you or did you not abduct Hermione Granger and her parents? By the sound of Lord Potter's Patronus, he found out and is not happy. Dumbledore? Is this one of your schemes? If so, I have to arrest you both."

Remus shrank down in his seat, while Dumbledore tried to explain himself: "Harry is out of control, steps had to be made to bring him back into the fold. He is ruining years of hard work and preparations to vanquish Voldemort."

Hestia asked suspiciously: "Years of hard work Dumbledore? Why did you never inform the DMLE that he can revive himself? And why is letting Harry get abused by his relatives called preparations? I talked to Tonks last night, she heard Harry's tale from her mother. Another thing, why were you so late at Bones Manor?"

Moody nodded: "I want to know that too. Shack and I saw Voldemort apparate away, you came almost two hours later. This is not the way of the Light Dumbledore. Potter is a Lord now of four Houses, all higher than your position Dumbledore, he doesn't need to be brought into your fold at all. Now start explaining."

Dumbledore back paddled: "There is knowledge so dangerous that it can't come out in the open. All I can say is that Harry is the key to vanquishing Voldemort. Miss Granger is a close friend of Harry, we used her to get Harry back at Hogwarts."

Shacklebolt said: "Used her… meaning abducting her and her parents? How did you convince her to aid in your plans? Compulsion charms? Worse?"

Shacklebolt stood up and cast his Patronus: "Let's hear what Madam Bones has to say about it, but know this Dumbledore, I joined to fight death eaters and protect innocents, not to kidnap a teenager and her parents to force another teenager to fight Voldemort."

He turned to Lupin: "What happened to her parents? The truth Lupin!"

Lupin sighed defeated: "They went on their holiday without Miss Granger, a small charm convinced them Miss Granger spend the holiday with Harry."

Hestia growled: "You lost the right to call him Harry you bastard. Dumbledore, I quit this criminal organization, and leave after everyone swears on their magic they knew nothing about the abduction. If you don't swear, your name will be on Madam Bones's desk within the hour as an accomplice. Planning to kidnap a Lord is time in Askaban! Remember that! Now the oaths!"

Fred and George were the first to swear and quit the order. Arthur followed with Bill and Fleur. Minerva McGonagall and Hagrid swore the oath too, Mundungus Fletcher did the oath, so were Elphias Doge and Dedalus Diggle.

Molly Weasley did not swear… Arthur Weasley was shocked: "Molly? Please don't tell me you knew of this madness. How did you ever expect it to work? Harry is dating Madam Bones's niece! Dumbledore did you go completely insane? Why did you involve Molly in this? What did you promise her?"

Hestia answered: "Tonks told me, a marriage contract for Ginny Weasley, one that on Harry's death you would receive 40% of the Potter fortune and Dumbledore 10%. How much was in there for you Lupin?"

Arthur shook his head: "No, I sent a standard form to Harry, so he would consider Ginny if he planned to search for a wife."

Hestia laughed bitterly: "Molly sent that one, with a strong compulsion charm on it. The war wards at Potter's place redirected all mail to Gringotts to be dispelled."

Moody sighed: "So much for the Lord of the Light, Dumbledore, I give you one hour to turn yourself in with Lupin and Molly. Shack, in your function of Auror, declare Dumbledore has committed crimes against his students. Do it out loud, so that way he will get suspended as Headmaster by Hogwarts if Hogwarts finds your statement true. Minerva, you are going to be the temporary headmistress, seal his office."

Dumbledore protested: "Alastor! Kingsley! You can't do this! Hogwarts needs me!"

Moody shook his head: "No Albus, you are justifying crimes in the name of the greater good, those crimes are too big and too many to justify them. You, Albus, are a criminal, a delusional one, but a criminal never the less. The sad part is that you dragged good people down with you. One hour Dumbledore."

Kingsley, covered by Moody, Hestia, and the Weasleys, raised his wand: "I Kingsley Raymond Shacklebolt declare the current Headmaster guilty of crimes against his students and ask Hogwarts to judge his crimes!"

Dumbledore got surrounded by a pillar of light, flashes indicated the removal from the Wardstones and the position of Headmaster, McGonagall expected the Wardstones to redirect to her, instead, Sprout was Teleported in and received the command of the wardstones. When the light ended, Dumbledore looked ten years older.

Moody glared at McGonagall: "So Hogwarts did not find you worthy too? What skeletons are hidden in your closet Minerva?"

Sprout demanded: "What in Morgana's name just happened? Why am I in command of the wardstone?"

Shacklebolt answered: "Hogwarts judged Dumbledore and McGonagall unworthily, and named you the new Headmistress."

Sprout looked at Dumbledore: "They finally caught you he? You had it coming for years Albus, I can't say I am surprised. Can I have the head elf here, please? Hoggy, clear Dumbledore's belongings out of the headmaster's office, and put them in a trunk outside the gate with him, only his possessions, nothing else."

"Hoggy will obey Mistress Pommy."

Ten seconds later Dumbledore was outside the gates with a trunk.

Moody looked at Lupin and Molly: "Turn yourself in and hope there are loyalty potions or compulsion spells on you, or your future will look grim. Headmistress, you better reset the Wards, Merlin knows what Albus has done with them."

Xxxxx

Shacklebolt's Patronus appeared in front of Harry: "We investigated the crime, Miss Granger's parents are on their holiday, convinced Miss Granger is staying with you. Lupin and Mrs. Weasley are at the DMLE, Hogwarts fired Dumbledore and kicked him out. The rest swore an oath not to be involved with this crime."

Hermione threw herself in Harry's arms and started crying, part of her relived, part of her hurt by the betrayal of Lupin and Mrs. Weasley.

Harry stroked her hair: "Hermione? Do you know your parent's destination? Their hotel?"

Hermione shook her head: "No, we rented a big camper and planned a road trip to Greece and visit several magic locations on the way. Without me there I don't know where they are heading."

Hannah said: "Hermione, you have a room on the second floor, from the day you came under Lord Potter and Black's protection, a room for you and one for your parents was prepared. Tomorrow you can go with Winky to collect your things from home. You are too weak now to do it today, relax and let us take care of you."

Tracey grinned: "Here read this book, we are studying Covens at the moment."

Hermione grabbed the book: "Covens? I thought that it was a thing of the past, the last known coven was in 1759 with Barnaby Diggle with three witches. Rumors mentioned a Castor Back to have one but it was never confirmed."

Harry chuckled: "Welcome back Hermione, to answer the rumor, Castor did not have a Coven, but he knew the ritual to make one. Happy reading."

Soon everyone was reading, sometimes mentioning interesting passages, sometimes comparing statements from different books.

The chaperons? I think they need one instead of Padawan. Sith only know what they are doing now. I am curious if Hermione will join the Coven, I give it a 50% chance. Those uptight types can be prudes or closet perverts. With Hermione, it can swing both ways. Go Padawan! Corrupt the bookworm! Lead her down to the path of the Sith!

Later that night, Daphne and Tracey decided to stay, both got a room on the second floor. Susan was strict: "You get a room on the third floor when the contract is signed, not a moment sooner."

Hannah giggled: "But you are welcome to visit."

Xxxxx

Young Padawan,

The idea of a Coven is not bad, it equals every girl and erases jealousy. The down part is that Covens are closely watched, people fear the power that comes with a Coven. Your tally of witches is at four, with two Houses needing a wife. So seven or eleven wives.

That is a very powerful Coven, not only Magical but political too. As I said, you will be watched with fear and hope.

It is time to deal with your Slaves too. Don't give Tom time to think of a solution, believe me, there are some solutions. He is now distracted by the loss of his wand, it won't stay that way for long.

Deprive Dumbledore of his spy, Snape has it a long time coming, he is spying on orders of Tom anyway.

I suggest reading the books Miss Lovegood mentioned in her letter, they are in your Library, every book a Black has written has a copy in your Library.

Have fun Padawan

May the force be with you.

Obi-Wan Kenobi.

At breakfast Harry let the girls read the letter, Tracey asked: "Why doesn't Obi-Wan mention Hermione?"

Harry answered: "Obi-Wan draws the line at helping me with women, and I agree with him. If I make a mistake, I will know it is my mistake and not some faulty advice. If it works out fine then it is my doing. Do I make sense?"

Oh Padawan, so naive, it will be the girls that decide, you are just made to think they are your decisions. So much to learn, so little time… where did I read that quote? Meh, it is mine now.

Daphne looked thoughtful: "Maybe it is because he has no clue about women that he won't advise you."

Bitch! And I liked you! How dare you doubt my female knowledge… … Right, she has a point, I hate to admit it, but women might as well live on Venus and I am located on Mars. No, I have a shack on Uranus. My teenage years were a stumbling mess, my twenties were filled with stupid fights with my wife, my thirties finally settled some sense in my brain, I died in my eighties, and still haven't a clue. Who am I to give advice on girls? Did you believe the bullshit I just said? I say about 50% truth. I have a Mansion on Uranus!

Hermione asked: "Harry? You are planning to form a Coven? Why?"

Hannah said: "Let me answer that Harry. Hermione, Harry is the Lord of four Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses. Magic will compel him to produce Heirs for them. Calculate Susan and Daphne in, they need to keep their line going, which makes six Houses. Those houses need a wife and children, can you think of a better way to keep the peace and harmony?"

Hermione answered: "I can't imagine being with a man that has other wives, it is against the law in the muggle world."

Harry shook his head: "Not true Hermione, several countries in Arabia and Africa allow multiple partners. I am not certain about Asia. I heard my uncle ranting about it after a documentary on TV."

Daphne commented: "It is not usual in the Wizarding world too, cases like Susan's and mine are rare, we need to keep our House alive, which means marrying a male that is willing to take my name, or being a second wife so my children are Greengrasses. Cases like Harry's are even more rare, having two Lordships happens once in a few centuries, although with all the wars happening this century, it is not surprising anymore. Having four Lordships is unique, hence the need for a coven."

Tracey grinned: "Let's change the subject, how did Dumbledore get himself fired from Hogwarts by Hogwarts?"

Susan looked pensive: "If a Goblet can be an impartial judge and strip someone's Magic, I bet Hogwarts is more powerful. It has to be a person with authority that asks for a judgment, I spotted Shacklebolt and Moody on that map, and Hestia Jones, we discussed her a few days ago, she is an Auror too. I guess Shacklebolt asked for the judgment and Hogwarts Judged."

Daphne smiled: "That was the last job Dumbledore held. A few more comments in the papers to defame his reputation and he can be put on trial."

Padawan, those girls are quite savvy, they are keepers, or… they are too smart and you better make a run for it.

Xxxxx

Madam Bones came with four Aurors to record Hermione's statement, while the Aurors handled Hermione, Madam Bones explained what happened yesterday.

"After Shacklebolt witnessed your Patronus, he questioned Lupin and Dumbledore, both admitted the kidnapping of Miss Granger and the memory charm on her parents, Mrs. Weasley was a silent accomplice. Auror Jones demanded an oath from the ones present to have nothing to do with the whole kidnapping. Most did and quit the Order, three did not take the oath, Dumbledore, Lupin, and Mrs. Weasley. Shacklebolt brought Lupin and Mrs. Weasley in for questioning and an examination."

She sighed: "Lupin is under a servitude oath that compels him to follow Dumbledore's orders, and Mrs. Weasley is dosed up to the gills with loyalty potions and compulsion charms. In other words; they are Dumbledore's puppets."

Harry closed his eyes and thought about it, finally, he said: "Aunt Amelia, Dumbledore used Hermione and her parents to get to me, I feel that Hermione's parents need to have the final decision to press charges. I can't imagine having a child of mine kidnapped, and strangers deciding to press charges or not. It would enrage me and do things I would regret later."

Susan asked: "Aunty, did they follow Dumbledore's orders willingly without protest? That is important to me, if they are eager to do his bidding or under protest, forced by the oath and potions, it makes a lot of difference."

Madam Bones smiled: "Good thinking Susan, I will ask that question when I get back to the Ministry."

Hannah thought of something: "Aunty? The phoenix got killed at the Ministry, how long will it take before it can fly again or move through flames? It might be best to lock it up to prevent Dumbledore to travel where ever he wants."

Madam Bones stood up and cast her Patronus, then she answered: "Three to four weeks, Hannah, thank you for reminding me, I just asked the unspeakables to collect the bird, and examine it."

Xxxxx

When Madam bones and her posse left, Tracey tried to lighten the mood: "Now, Harry, how do you think you are going to entertain us the day after tomorrow? Did you plan it already? Are you going to swipe us from our feet? Dazzle us? Are you planning a romantic date to woo us, or a thrilling one to get our hearts racing?"

Harry looked unsure at her: "My plan was first shopping at Harrods, lunch, a movie, and some sightseeing, then dinner. After that return home. I don't know if it would dazzle, woo or get your hearts racing, I can only try."

Daphne chuckled: "It sure isn't a surprise date anymore, but it sounds interesting. What is a movie?"

Hermione explained: "It is like a play in a theater but on a big screen. Like a painting with a two-hour story playing in a loop."

Harry said: "You will see when we get there, my current problem is the marked death eaters, Obi-Wan advised me to deal with them fast, or Tom will get them back under his control. Also, I have to take care of Snape."

Tracey pouted: "Harry if you try to carry all the problems of the world, you get crushed beneath it. Think of something fun to do here until lunch, then we will tackle the problems of the world one by one."

Susan hugged Harry from behind: "Tracey has a point, Harry, we have to do something fun for a change. And we better do it now, our chaperons are distracted."

Hannah grinned: "This means we can do naughty stuff?"

Harry protested: "Those Contracts won't allow me that Hannah! Only with you and Susan, or I get punished."

Susan looked thoughtful: "You are right Harry, it would be no fun for them when only Hannah and I are getting some from you."

Daphne was curious: "Getting some?"

Hannah nodded dreamily: "Oh yes, Parseltongue is such a cheat ability. Harry, you are right, we better wait until the contracts are signed. Let us go to the basement to explore."

Padawan… HIDE! RUN! The poor guy will end up with cramps in his jaws, and looking at the curious looks from Hermione she will want some too.

Harry demonstrated his skills in runes by carving a new ward set for Hermione's home, to ward people with harmful intent away. Daphne and Hermione were impressed, Tracey was swooning: "Oh, Harry, we are going to live happily ever after. Daphne, our husband-to-be is a RuneMaster!"

Daphne nodded: "And judging by these notes an Arithmancy master too. Did you see this equation, Hermione? This is years above Owls, this is Newt's calculations."

Hermione paged through the notes: "It is Daphne, Harry? Since when did you study Runes and Arithmancy?"

Harry shrugged: "Obi-wan recommended some books, they were easy to understand. It clicked in my mind if you know what I mean."

Hermione sighed: "Yeah, I know, it is only one of those courses I was better in than you, and you are equal or even better than me now."

Harry hugged her: "It isn't a race or competition Hermione. You are my friend, no matter how smart you or I am."

Hannah jumped in: "That is why he is offering a spot in our Coven to you Hermione. You are his best friend for years, and deserve to be a part of his life."

Harry, still hugging Hermione froze up. Since when did he offer her a spot? He looked into Hermione's eyes and noticed the uncertainty and self-doubt in them.

He nodded: "Hannah is right Hermione, you are my best friend, and helped me for years. you even kept on pushing me when I was slacking off with Ron. You knew I needed the knowledge to survive Tom Riddle. Even when you are a bit overreacting about the rules and regulations, you tried to do what is best for me. As Hannah said, there is a spot in the Coven for you."

Padawan, instead of popcorn, now I need my imaginary Hanky to wipe my tears away… so romantic, although it is before lunch, there is no sunset, or a beach, waving palm trees. The setting is all wrong Padawan!

Susan killed the mood: "No kissing Harry, Hermione, he isn't allowed by the contract! Harry, this is borderline taking liberties with other girls. Only a contract or a member of the Coven can override it. Hermione, come upstairs with us, we will have to talk about dating. Harry, carve some Runes."

They dragged Hermione upstairs, leaving a frustrated Harry behind. He sighed: "Girls are bloody complicated. I better think about something else. How to deal with those death eaters… Dobby? Can you bring me the Marauders map, please? Thank you, Dobby."

On the Map, he saw Snape in his quarters, Harry wondered what to do with that bastard, he made his life miserable for years, but is it enough to wish him dead? He went over his mind what Obi-Wan said. Suddenly he made a decision, he called on Kreacher and went a floor down to the dungeon.

Harry opened up the dungeon with the rat in his cage, he looked at it for a minute and cast his Patronus to Snape.

Xxxxx

A grizzly Patronus appeared before Snape: "Snape, you miserable son of a bitch, I order you to relay my orders to the other marked ones. You have a choice, leave the country for South America, or attack Tom riddle in a group. Either way, the day after tomorrow I will activate my revenge on the death eaters that made my life a hell on earth. I will give you a preview in a couple of minutes."

Harry stunned the rat, took him out of his cage, and reversed him into a human: "Kreacher? Get me a Draught of the Living Death please."

Harry spelled the Draught into Peter's stomach and put his hand on the Mark. Harry cast the torture spell on the Mark, and suddenly every death eater with the mark was screaming in pain. It lasted two minutes. After that, harry closed the Cell and cast another Patronus.

Snape was shivering on the floor when the next Patronus appeared: "Mark this day Snape, this is a turning point for all of those branded slaves. Kill him and that hideous snake, or leave the country and never come back. If I find one branded slave I will give you all the pain you just received."

Padawan, it is ruthless, decisive, and fitting. Although those death eaters deserve to be put down like rabid animals. Killing them personally would be too taxing for your mental state.

Xxxxx

Now, Merlin knows what those girls are doing with Hermione.