Chapter 7

Harry and Hermione appeared in front of one story long cabin that was made out of pine. The porch ceiling was held up by full pine tree trunks with stairs that led to a long wrap around porch. A long cushioned bench sat a long the side of the house that followed all the way around the house. A few rocking chairs that rested on the hard wood floor. A porch swing hung from the ceiling.

The cabin was surround by miles of opened fields. Harry took Hermione's when something in the back caught his eye. They walked to the back yard and found miles of grape vines and a large barn/work shop. A large sign that read written in red Potter Winery and the family crest below the name.

"We own a winery." Harry said looking around in awe.

"Wow. This is just incredible." Hermione said in awe just than two house elves appeared in front of the couple. "Hello."

"Hello Madame Potter." said the house elf he wore red robes with the family crest that was yellow over his heart. "My name is Tipsy." he motioned to his friend on his right. "This is my friend Pippy. We run the Winery Mrs."

"You speak English very well." Harry said with a smile.

Tipsy nodded his head causing his ears to flop. "Mr. Wayne Potter your great-great-great-great grandfather wanted us to learn it sir. The winery has been in your family for over 400 years."

Pippy took this time to explain to Mrs. Potter that all the house elves were free and worked for the family out of their own free will. The family offered them housing and pay. The elves had Sundays off. Hermione to smile at the news. Pippy and Tipsy ran the winery for the family.

"Thank you. You may go back to work." Harry told them with a bright smile. They nodded and were gone with a pop.

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Harry and Hermione walked inside the house and looked around in awe of the house. They couldn't believe the detail.

The entrance hall had pine wooden floors and walls. The ceiling was held up by tree trunks throughout the house. A mirror hung in front of them. A marble table under the mirror. A vase of lilies sat on the smooth surface.

Than down the hall on the left held many pictures of the family that were both muggle and wizard photos. Their were four guest rooms that had the same four post beds, walk in closets with dressers were located. They each had their own bathrooms with tile floors a large shower and pool size tub. The master sweet had a large king size four post bed walk in closet and dresser, a window near the bed that over looked the winery. A pair of double doors that lead out to the porch.

The study was the last door on the right. It held two desks shelves full of books. It had muggle and wizard supplies for business transactions.

The living room was on the right with wooden floors and walls. A large window behind the couch, a coffee table in front of the couch that rested on deep red and green with a lily pardon. A large brick fireplace pictures rested on the deep wooden mantle and two arm chairs. A loveseat that was near the couch separated by a end table that had a lamp. A large screen T.V. that hung on the wall with a supplicants and shelf of movies.

A swing door on the left that led to the kitchen. The room had pine wooden floors with painted in deep green with a line of painted lilies. A long wooden table that could sit twelve people. A long counter that separated the dinning area to the cooking area. That had standard stove, sink and fridge. A shelves of wine and next to the shelves were long line of glasses. A door that lead out to the back yard.

Harry and Hermione jumped slightly when a house elf appeared in front of them. The magical creature wore the same robes as the other two. She introduced herself has Sunny. She was in charge of the house such as the cleaning and the cooking.

"Your belongings have been sent to your room sir and already put away." Sunny told the Potters.

"Thank you Sunny." said Harry and patted the house elf on the head.

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Harry grabbed a bottle of red wine and two glasses. He led Hermione to the back porch. The porch had wicker chairs and a table along with a porch swing. He helped his wife to one of the chairs. He poured her a glass and handed it to her. Harry joined her in the chair next to her.

"Don't worry love. I'll be with you every step of the way." He whispered and squeezed her hand in comfort. Hermione only nodded and took a sip of wine. "I love you don't you forget it Mrs. Potter." They spent most of the day outside watching the house elves pick the grapes.

Sunny quietly sat the couple's supper down on the table between them. She quietly left them. She could tell something was troubling them. She knew to just leave them alone. Sunny could already tell she was going to really like the couple.

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Remus sat at the table in the Granger's home. They had informed him about the events that occurred that morning. He sighed and rubbed his face tiredly. He knew it was wrong to hold Hermione's family information from her but, he blindly followed the plan. Now, the family was nearly ripped apart. Because of their stupidity and the protection of the couple. Than the way Snape had informed Hermione didn't help in the lest. Remus also wondered why they hadn't called him when they had the conversation.

The information of the Ancient One's blessing them was amazing in itself. The idea of them coming back to earth every 1,000 years was just incredible to him. He knew that this time they'd finally be happy that was if Voldemort got his hands on the couple or that Dumbledore got his hands on the son of Harry and Hermione Potter. He knew it would take a long time for the family to come back together.

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Minerva sat back in the over stuffed arm chair and stared at Albus. She shook her head. He had finally gone crazy in his demand in the search for power. He planned to take the power from an infant it would kill the boy. He would have pure magic untouched by accentual surges. That was when the child was most powerful. She quickly realized that he was just as bad as Voldemort. She had a hand in it all and she was now powerless to stop the events that had already been set into motion. She knew somehow she had to stop him. But 'How?' was the question. Minerva swept from the headmaster's office the way she had entered two hours ago.

Albus looked at the empty perch where Fawkes normally sat, but the phoenix had been gone since last night. He was starting to wonder what happened to his friend. He shook his head.

Albus sat back and ran his long fingers through his gray beard. He had felt the power of Hogwarts leave him early this morning. He wondered why. He's eyes widened in shock. It couldn't be true. "That damned boy! He took the power of Hogwarts from me! But how? He had no idea of his inheritance." Albus grabbed the nearest thing, which was an hour glass and threw it against the wall. It shattered sending it into tiny pieces and sand to scatter across the floor.

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Minerva knocked on Hagrid's large wooden door. She soon found herself face to face with a large man. He quickly stepped aside and allowed the Deputy Headmistress into the hut. She walked inside. Hagrid motioned to a chair at the table.

Minerva sat down and Hagrid joined the witch. He studied her for moment and knew it was about Harry. She held a worry look each time they spoke about him.

"Hagrid, Dumbledore's finally snapped. We let him take Harry to those horrible muggles. We knew he'd be in danger. We did nothing to help him." Minerva said sadly.

"Minerva we both know we were placed under the Impro Curse. He was too strong to fight him. We know about the will James and Lily left behind. But it was ignored and Harry was in a "safe place," my ass. So, what are we going to do?" Hagrid asked in hoping to undo the pain they caused.

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AN: Remember Hermione doesn't know she's pregnant.