Chapter 4

Hermione chewed on her bottom lip waiting for Harry's answer praying that he wouldn't get up and leave. He looked at his best friend taken back by the question. He looked into her bright brown eyes and watched them glaze over with tears. Padfoot lifted his head also waiting for Harry to answer the question.

"Yes." whispered Harry. "I have for along time." He said brushing a fallen tear from Hermione's left cheek. "I," he took a deep breath, "fell in love with you in our third year."

She closed her eyes and the tears rolled down her cheeks. She opened them and smile broke out across her face. "You love me?" Harry nodded his head. Hermione threw her arms around his neck in relief. She pulled back enough to see his face and said, "I love you too."

Harry cradled the back of her head with his left hand. He slowly lowered her head and claimed her with his own. He pulled back and smiled only to claim her lips again with the passion that he had kept bottled up for nearly four years.

Padfoot's eyes shined with glee for his godson and Hermione. He knew Harry would finally be with someone that loved Harry for himself. Padfoot jumped off the bed and slipped out of the room to give them some time alone. He knew that Dumbledore's plan would eventually unfold if he was there or not. But at lest Harry wasn't being controlled by a love potion and was able to act on his own.

The couple pulled back when it was necessary for air. Harry saw Hermione's facial expression turn to worry and fear. "No Hermione I'm not being controlled by a love potion these are my feelings not being forced onto me." She smiled and he claimed her again. "We only have two more questions to answer than were through for today." Hermione nodded and they finished their transfiguration homework for the summer.

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Helen and Sean walked into the house and smelled of freshly baked bread and pasta. The couple hung up their white coats and removed their shoes. Helen sat her purse and keys down on the table near the door. They walked through the living room and into kitchen.

Helen and Sean found Harry and Hermione dancing to a slow song that was playing from the radio that sat on the far right end of the counter. Harry gracefully turned Hermione and dipped her. He pulled her back up and kissed her nose. Harry smiled at Hermione's small laugh.

"You're so beautiful." whispered Harry and captured her lips.

They were unable to stop cuddling, small kisses or laughing since they confessed their love for each other. Harry had something he had only dreamed of. For someone to love him for himself and not just as the Boy-Who-Lived.

"We must set the table." Harry said between kisses. Hermione flicked her wand and the table was set. "That will work." He told her smiling against her lips.

Padfoot barked at the couple and they jumped apart when the bark echoed throughout the kitchen. Harry turned his head to the kitchen doorway and saw Sean and Helen with huge smiles on their faces. Hermione buried her face into Harry's chest with embarrassment of getting caught snogging her best friend.

"Well, it's about bloody time." said Sean with a small chuckle.

Hermione pulled out of Harry's embrace and grabbed a bottle of red wine and four glasses. Hermione's parents let her have a drink if she wished to have one. She was almost of the drinking age but it also taught her to drink responsibility.

"Everyone sit down please." Harry said gesturing to the table. Sean helped Helen to her seat and than sat at the table. "You too Mione." He helped to her seat as well. "We thought we'd cook supper since you did last night Mr. Granger. I don't want to feel useless. I like to cook anyway."

They enjoyed a light conversation. Sirius joined the family and Harry at the table for supper. He told Mr. and Mrs. Granger about his time at Hogwarts. He let out a dog of a growl when he mentioned Peter.

~*~

Hermione threw the covers over her head when a strike of lighting lit up the dark night sky. She quickly jumped out the bed when a clash of thunder echoed in her bedroom. She ran through the bathroom and into Harry's room.

"Harry." Hermione whispered. "Harry." He turned over and found a shadow in his room. "Can I sleep with you? I'm kind of scared of storms."

"Yea." He told her lifting up the covers and Hermione crawled into the bed. "Sleep," he held her close, "I'll protect from the storm." She snuggled deep into his arms. They feel into a peaceful sleep.

Padfoot had heard the entire conversation from beside the bed. He smiled and shifted to find a more comfortable spot. He followed the couple into a peaceful sleep.

Helen stuck her head inside Harry's room. She smiled at the young couple. She knew Hermione was frightened of storms and allowed her to sleep with Harry. She normally wouldn't allow her sleeping with Harry. She walked into the room and pulled the covers back over them. Helen kissed them on the forehead and patted Padfoot on the head. She quietly left the room.

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Harry walked into the kitchen twisting his wand between his fingers whistling a happy tune. He couldn't believe that he had been at the Granger for three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Granger were quickly becoming more and more like family to him and his love for Hermione was growing stronger with each passing day. They finally proclaimed themselves boyfriend and girlfriend last week. It thrilled Helen and Sean beyond what they could say. They knew if the young couple was going to become parents with the help of Dumbledore that he'd take care of Hermione and the baby.

Harry poured Hermione and himself a cup of coffee and sat it down on the counter just as she walked into the room. She kissed him on the cheek and thanked him. They sat down at the table and drank their coffee in silence.

Hermione and Harry finished their summer homework and had the rest of the summer to themselves without worrying about it. He was glad about it because it was one less thing to worry about. He had Hermione to thank for that and he did on several times.

The couple sent most of the day outside by the pool. Harry got Hermione on a broom and they flied around the house low of course. So she wouldn't freak out. They were hidden under an invisibility charm so that the locals wouldn't see them flying. Harry was pleased that she was slowly becoming more comfortable on a broom, but he knew that she would never fly one on her own.

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Sean told the kids that he to work the night sift morgue because a body had came in that the police needed done quickly. (Medical Examiner.) Helen also had to work late. The hospital was short handed they had a massive six car pile up on the interstate. They were going to pull an all night shift.

Padfoot had a eerie feeling that the fool's old plan was to take place while the house was empty. It was the perfect time to strike. He knew to keep his distance tonight.

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Severus sat in the headmaster's office staring at Albus. Albus told his spy and Potions Master that it was time to put his plan into motion. He handed Severus a bottle filled with a blue liquid and the spy snatched it from the headmaster and placed it inside his pocket.

"You are a deranged fool! They're only children!" Severus hissed and exited the office his black robes disappearing from sight.

"This will work perfectly. I'll get what I want." He whispered and went to stroke Fawks bit his finger. "Ouch, you damned bird."

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Severus walked up to the back door and knocked slightly. Padfoot slipped through the doggy door and growled. He noticed it was only Severus.

He morphed into human form. "It's happening tonight?" Sirius told him hoping for a no.

"Yes. It's happening tonight. Don't you worry. I'll protect our family. Don't forget that Hermione's my niece. I love her dearly. It must come to pass." He held out the bottle. It's blue to ensure that Hermione becomes with child and that child is a boy."

Sirius sighed heavily and took the potion. He nodded and morphed into a dog. He stepped through the doggy door. Severus was gone with a faint pop.

Sirius soaked some brownies into the potion and placed them onto a plate. The walked into the living room were they all were watching a movie. He sat them down on the table.

"Oh thanks Sirius." Harry said with a bright smile and took one off the plate. He handed one to Hermione as well.

Sirius shifted back into Padfoot and laid down on the floor. He returned to watching the movie acting like nothing was about to happen. He would look at the couple every once and while and saw they had finished all their brownies. He knew what was about to happen. Sirius watched the couple leave the room a few minutes later.

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Harry and Hermione quickly removed each others clothes. They had a burning desire to be touched and loved. He lifted Hermione up bridal style and laid her down on the bed. He moved over on top supporting his weight with his arms. Harry ran his hands over her body learning every curve and his mouth left a trail of hot butterfly kisses all over her body. He moved lower south.

Hermione arched her back and moaned when Harry's mouth made contact with womanhood. He slid a finger in and out. Soon followed by another and with his tongue. Harry figured he must have been doing something right because of all the wonderful noises Hermione was making and made him harden. He felt her walls tighten. The sound of Hermione's voice hit his ears.

"Harry." Hermione moaned in passion. She grabbed a handful of his hair and bucked her hips. "Gods Harry."

Harry sucked and licked her clean. He kissed his way back up to Hermione's mouth and claimed her lips with own. She grabbed his hardened member. Harry hissed at the pressure and the movement of her hand.

"Hermione." Harry whispered in her ear sending a shiver down her spine. Honey, stop or I'll be through before it begins." He moved her hand and placed a gentle kiss on it. He positioned himself at her entrance and asked, "Quick or slow?"

Hermione didn't answer only pushed Harry onto his back. She straddled his lap and slowly lowered herself down on his hardened member. She hissed at the slight sting. Harry moaned at the feel of her tight muscles. He lowered her head and captured her lips with his own. She slowly rocked her hips.

"You're amazing." whispered Harry and moaned at her sudden movement her hips shifting up and down. "Amazing."

Hermione racked her nails down his muscular chest. She threw back her head and moved her hips a bit faster. Harry grabbed her hips and clumsily rolled Hermione onto the mattress.

"That might take some practice." he said with a slight laugh. Hermione smiled and moaned at the new position.

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Padfoot laid in front of his godson's bedroom door. He promised to protect the kids and wasn't going anywhere to a place he couldn't protect them. He could hear the moans from inside the bedroom. He knew at lest the baby was being made out of love. Harry would make a wonderful father. Just as James was even with the short period of time he had being with Harry.

Padfoot looked up at the clock that hung on the wall when it struck eleven. The marauder's eyes widened. They had been at it for over an hour and the first time doesn't last long. He smirked because his godson must be extremely talented in the bed. He chuckled when heard Hermione call Harry's name. he had counted up to four. Harry James Potter was most decently talented in the bed.

Padfoot lifted his head when he heard the front door open and close. The sound of keys and a bag being sat down on a table. He knew it was Helen. He ran down the stairs and greeted the woman.

"Hi." Sirius said rubbing the back of his neck. "It's-"

"Happened," was all she said.

"Well, it's kind of happening now." he told her. They both looked up in the direction of the stairs when they heard them cry out each others names. They couldn't help but laugh. "He's rather…good from the-"

Helen raised her hands for Sirius to stop talking. She didn't want to hear about her daughter's first time from a male prospective. She wanted Hermione to tell her if she wished.

Sean walked into the house. Helen told him what had occurred. He sighed heavily and only nodded. He went up the stairs without a word. Helen kissed Sirius on the cheek and followed her husband. Sirius shifted back into Padfoot and went up the stairs.

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Harry pulled Hermione into his arms and pulled the covers over their nude bodies. He kissed her forehead. "I love you." Hermione kissed his chest and snuggled deeper into his arms. He watched her slowly fall asleep. "Can I keep you Hermione Granger?"

"Yes you can keep me Harry Potter." Hermione answered and he held her close.

Padfoot had heard the small conversation from the bathroom doorway and his eyes widened. Harry didn't realize the magnitude of his question especially that they took each others purities. He watched a white light form around them and quickly vanish as it quickly appeared. They were now husband and wife. But the one thing that caught him off guard was that Fawks appeared in the room with two small boxes and a scroll. Padfoot shook his head. He couldn't handle anymore surprises tonight. He already knew he wouldn't sleep. He would contact Moony in the morning. He had been keeping him updated with the events along with Severus.

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Luicus watched Severus pace the floor in front of the roaring fire. The blonde sighed heavily and shook his head. Severus had came to the manor several hours ago to inform him and Narcissa that Dumbledore's plan was to take place tonight and that Hermione was to carry the Potter heir. The heir was to be a male to carry on the Potter name if the child was to live that long.

"They must be protected!" Severus hissed at Lucius for the thousandth time.

Lucius got up and poured the Potions Master a stiff drink. He shoved it into his hand. "Drink." Severus turned up the glass and downed the amber liquid. "Better?" He nodded and slumped down into a empty armchair.

They both sat in silence. The only thing you could hear was the clock ticking away the hours of the night. They were worried for the family for a young couple that slept soundly in the Granger home.

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AN: You will find out what has brought Fawks to the house in the next chapter.