Chapter

Harry looked at Hermione waiting for some type of reaction. She merely shrugged

"So?" She asked

"My mother is as well, and once we are married you will be taught also." He sat waiting for her to scream or faint or just do something.

"What will I be taught?" She asked after a moment.

"More defensive spells as well as some anti-detection, more advanced silencing spells and how to flirt."

"I can flirt!" Hermione protested.

"Not in the way you'll have to. Hermione your job as well as my mother's is to seduce those who we need information from."

"I will what?" She screeched.

"You won't actually bed anyone 'Mione, just make them talk. Many times it will require the promise of something though you don't have to follow through if you don't want to. My mother never has. But your looks and your wit will help you a lot."

"Oh okay, that's not as bad." She sat silent for a moment thinking. "My potions will come in handy also. I can brew truth potions as well as lust potions. I've not tried appearance potions yet but I've read about the pollyjuice potion."

"Lust potions?" Harry asked. "When have you tried that?"

Hermione blushed. "It was for Ginny. She wanted to get someone's attention though it didn't work. He didn't fall for her."

"Who was the bloke?" Harry asked interested.

"I cant tell you that!" Hermione blushed even worse. "Besides she didn't tell me until afterwards and I felt horrid that I had agreed in the first place."

"Okay. So you're fine with all of this?" Harry asked looking worried.

"Honestly I don't think I should be very surprised that something like this has been happening. You wouldn't be Harry Potter if you weren't getting into some type of trouble." She giggled

"True. Come there is something else I want to show you." He offered her his arm and lead her through the woods.

"Where are we going?" Hermione asked.

"You'll see."

He led her onto a dirt road and they walked in comfortable silence for a while. It wasn't a long walk and was very beautiful.

"I'm thinking we should announce our engagement tonight at court." Harry said.

"Oh?" Hermione said.

"Yes, It will just get worse if we wait and it will keep the Malfoy's away from you."

"True. The Duchess wasn't pleased that I had refused their offer. I'm thinking I might want to go back to the Manor until the wedding and let our mothers deal with the plans. What do you think Harry?"

"I agree that you shouldn't be at court until the wedding, I'd be much happier if you were somewhere safe, though I would feel better if you weren't there. Perhaps you should go tour home." Harry asked smiling.

"What do you mean our home? I thought we were going to be living at Court."

"Hermione turn around." Harry gestured behind her and Hermione turned. In front of her was a sprawling estate.

"Harry what is this?" Hermione asked nervously

"Our home." He said smiling.

"What? When? Harry Potter you better have not bought me a house!" She shouted

"No dear, this is part of my inheritance. I was to receive it once I became engaged. And now that I am we have a place to live. I would be much more comfortable with you living here until we are wed. I know its safe, the staff is well trusted and are all magical so you could be free to use you magic. Plus it would give you time to decorate for once we are wed. I'm sure you'll wish to make changes. I've spoken with your father and he is fine with you living here. I just need your approval."

"Harry, I don't know what to say." Hermione stuttered, speechless.

"Say yes." He prompted

"Yes. Though where are we?" Hermione asked not recognizing the area.

"Godric's Hollow. My father is from this area, this is the house he grew up in, as did I." Harry smiled. "Now come, Abigail is here and she wishes to prepare you for tonight. Something about your hair and your dress." Harry laughed and pulled her inside the gate.

Hope you enjoyed!

Up next the announcement and wedding prep!

~Risa~

2/24/11

Ok guys I'm so sorry! My computer messed up, due to multiple power outages and time I hadn't thought that part was posted yet ( I also didn't go back and read through my past chapters) I'll work today to try and get the REAL chapter up! Thanks to SummrMagic for letting me know!

~Risa~