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A/N: Hey all! So I have decided on Hermione's mate but you won't know who unless you can guess. :) Ms. Geek; her mate is for you. I just liked that idea so much that I decided to go with it! :) Also, Poppydrops, thank you. I totally forgot that since Hermione and Ginny did the sibling ritual with Harry they would technically be considered Jared's half siblings, so neither will be the mate of Jared. This chapter moves pretty fast just because! :). Also, AlixMM made a good point about Lily. I totally forgot about her. Anywho, she's first :). Enjoy! I wrote the sorting hat song, but it kinda sucks. It's the last one I'm gunna do probably, but I just wanted to put it in there just 'cause. :)

Nine: Dumbledore's Meddling

Lily sat glaring into the flickering flames of the Gryffindor library's fireplace. In her hands was a crumpled parchment letter from one Albus Dumbledore. It stated that her Harry was just unconscious and that he should wake up any day now. He's been saying that for two months now and Harry has not woken up.

"Damn meddling old fools." Lily grumbled as she stood up and began to pace. She had tried to floo over many times, only to end up at the Leaky Cauldron. Her mind was in no state to apparate, too busy running through all the horrible things that could've happened to her Harry.

Remus had tried to get her to talk about it; clear her mind as it were, but it hadn't helped. Lily was just too upset about Harry. Remus had apparated to Hogwarts once, only to find the gates locked. After returning home, he had fire called Dumbledore, only to have him out of the office. When he tried again, the fireplace was blocked.

Sirius had tried apparating into the Forbidden Forest and turning into Padfoot, only to find that most of the secret entrances that led into the school had been blocked. Sirius had no idea that Dumbledore even knew about them.

So Sirius had asked Lucius if he could go and see if anything was wrong; being on the Hogwarts Board of Governors. That had been two weeks ago, but still nothing.

"Argh!" Lily yelled into the empty space of the library just as the floo activated and Remus stepped out followed by a young girl with black hair and blue eyes. Lily blinked a few times, staring at them.

The girl smiled. "Hello; I'm Kyrene. I hope Remus told you about me."

Lily smiled and nodded. "Of course. Right after your first date."

Kyrene grinned as Remus blushed. "Anyway; I know what happened to Harry."

Lily's eyes grew wide as she ushered the girl to sit down on the couch beside her. "Tell me everything."

Kyrene nodded. "It was weird. I've never had an experience like this. I saw the past; not the future. I saw Dumbledore, a cauldron and a tome."

Dumbledore stood in front of a cauldron, grinning as he watched the green potion churn slightly in a clockwise direction. He placed a goblet of pumpkin juice beside the cauldron before dipping a ladle in and talking out a teaspoon of the potion. Carefully, he poured the potion into the juice and grinned when it sunk in, disappearing to look like normal juice.

"Now, to just get one of the elves to switch the goblet when the brat pours his juice." Dumbledore mumbled to himself as he walked out of the office. Verde non sperimentato was in bold letters and seemed to shoot off the page.

"The Untested Green potion?!" Lily shrieked as she finally threw the letter into the fireplace.

Kyrene nodded, sadness filling her features. "But I was also wondering what happened to the potion Hermione made?"

"Did you see that too?" Lily asked.

Kyrene laughed and shook her head. "No, this time Remus told me."

Lily chuckled, a blush coming over her face. "Right. Well, she took it to Severus, and according to her he said it was the non sperimentato rosa."

Kyrene nodded slowly, staring into something that only she could see. "Would you be willing to see if the potion worked on Harry? I mean Dumbledore used the untested green, we know that, but what if the untested pink was the counter potion to it?"

"What if it hurts him more?" Lily asked, biting her nails as she began to pace again.

Kyrene once again looked out into space. "I don't believe it will. Remus said Hermione mixed a simple truth serum with a sleeping draught."

"Yes." Lily muttered.

"Those shouldn't have any negative effects on him. When was the last time you received a letter from your kids?"

"About two days ago." Lily muttered again trying to wrap her head around what Kyrene was saying.

"Did they say Madam Pomfrey found anything new?" Kyrene asked.

Lily shook her head, now more confused than ever about what Kyrene was saying.

"I believe that the pink potion will cure whatever it is that the green potion is doing. Think about it; in spells green is the killing curse while pink or red, depending on how much strength, is the revival spell." Kyrene stated. "If these untested potions are going to work the same as a spell, the green could be slowly killing your son."

"But if it's the same as the killing curse, there shouldn't be a cure then." Lily said.

Kyrene nodded. "True, but these potions were made back in the time of Morgana and Merlin; I would think that if it was them? They'd make a counter potion."

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There was a lake in front of where he was sitting in an opening of the forest that surrounded both him and the lake. The sun was always warm and comforting where he was. Never a storm or clouds in sight.

He's been here for two months; and within these two months he learned how to control his magic. He also learned how to sense when someone came up behind them, just from their magic. Another thing he learned was how to tell if someone had a spell on them and what type of magic it was.

"Harry. You will be waking soon."

Harry looked up into the eyes of his mentor, Merlin. He smiled. "How do you know this?"

"The young seer who you'll meet when you wake up has finally uncovered what Dumbledore did to you." Merlin answered as he lowered himself beside the boy.

Harry nodded. "I still can't believe that Dumbledore did this."

"He knows how strong you are. He wanted you out of his way. You and your father have the power to make right everything wrong he has done." Merlin explained. "I also fear for your half-brother. Something tells me he might be in trouble soon; from Dumbledore and his father."

Harry nodded again. "Why do you think he acts the way he does?"

"Because of his father. James has always been that way. He had always gotten what he wanted, who he wanted, that when he learned that Lily didn't love him." Merlin trailed off for a moment. "People say love can make you do horrible things. I do not believe James ever loved Lily; I believed he had become obsessed with her. He believes himself to be a god; just like Dumbledore does. James, however, doesn't have the power, but believes Dumbledore can make the world into how they want it to be."

"I don't understand. Why would Jared act that way?"

"It is because of his father. James has given Jared everything; and with him being famous, Jared is now starting to become James. Jared believes everybody should fall at his feet because his father says they should. Jared doesn't seem to have his own mind. Much like young Ronald Weasley. Ronald only wants fame and money because his parents don't have any.

"The Weasley's have always been an interesting bunch. They've always wanted money. However, there are a few who actually believe that family and love is more important than money. Those few are the twins, and the two eldest. I've seen the way they hold themselves; they believe love can conquer all."

Harry smiled. "I've seen some of the twins pranks. They're quite neat. I've never seen anything like them."

Merlin chuckled. "Yes, in their future I can see the two of them doing what they love most. Whether or not they get money is up to their customers."

Harry nodded. "I bet one day; they'll have a shop that'll make lots of money and they'll be famous."

Merlin chuckled again. "I agree completely with you." He stood up and dusted his deep purple robes off. "I do believe it is time for you to head back to your family and your soul mate."

Harry stood and smiled up at his ancestor. "Thank you, Merlin. For everything."

Merlin pulled the boy into a hug. "You're quite welcome. Just try not to almost die again."

Harry laughed as he felt the forest and lake begin to disappear. "I'll try my hardest."

"Good on ya lad." Merlin said as Harry disappeared from his view. He sighed. "It's going to be lonely here again." He muttered.

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The seven of them waited on bated breath to see what would happen. They watched as his limbs started to move again and his eyelids begin to flutter. As those green eyes slowly opened, they all let out a collected breath they hadn't realized they'd been holding.

Once Harry had opened his eyes, he promptly squeezed them shut again, trying to block out the light. He groaned and began to rub his eyes.

"Mr. Stone; how do you feel?" Madam Pomfrey asked as she raised her wand and began diagnostic spells over his body.

"Fine." He croaked. "There's too much light." He groaned again.

Severus sighed and rolled his eyes, crossing his arms over his chest. Hermione, Ginny and Pansy giggled while Draco sighed in relief and Blaise snorted.

Madam Pomfrey smiled as she adjusted the curtains to block out the light. "We're so glad you're awake and safe and sound."

Harry smiled up at her as he opened his eyes. "I'm glad too."

Draco then practically launched himself at Harry, hugging him tightly to his chest. Harry smiled widely as he wrapped his arms around Draco who had started to mutter words into Harry's ear.

Madam Pomfrey smiled at the two boys. "Harry, dear, you're free to go. There really isn't anything wrong with you." She frowned slightly. "I don't know what happened, but I'm glad it could be fixed."

Harry turned his eyes over to her from his spot on Draco's shoulder. "Thank you Madam Pomfrey."

Pomfrey smiled and nodded before she turned and walked into her office.

Professor Snape sighed as he eyed the two boys. "I've talked with the headmaster, and unfortunately, you'll have to take your exams at the ministry. Otherwise, you'll have to do your first year over again."

Harry nodded. "Thank you Professor."

Snape just nodded before he twirled around, his robes swishing with him, and walked out of the room.

"Don't worry Harry. Ginny and I'll help you study this summer." Hermione said, smiling brightly at him when he turned his eyes to her.

"Thanks guys. Don't know what I'd do without you." Harry said.

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The Hogwarts Express pulled up to the platform which had families waiting for their sons or daughters to get off and come home. The train was full of bodies rushing off to see their parents and siblings after a long semester, or year for some.

Lily, Remus, Kyrene and Padfoot stood off to the side with Lucius, the Parkinson's and Isabella Zabini. Kyrene was talking rapidly to Isabella about shopping while Lily was catching up with Miranda Parkinson. Remus was talking with Lucius and Malcolm Parkinson about random things; whatever came to mind, really.

Their attention was dragged to their kids when Padfoot barked and ran towards them. That was followed by three shouts of 'Padfoot'. They saw the six kids together, on their knees hugging and rubbing the black Grim. Padfoot, meanwhile, loved the attention and kept barking happily.

Kyrene grinned happily at the six kids as well as Remus, Lily and Isabella while Lucius sighed and Malcom sneered down at Pansy thinking it was very undignified behaviour.

The kids finally took their attention away from the dog and stood up, heading to their parents. Lily, Remus, Miranda and Isabella all greeted their children with hugs, while the other two men thought that was entirely too girly. They eventually all parted ways, saying sometime this summer they'd all have to get together.

"So, where are we this time?" Ginny asked as their make-shift family headed to the apparation point.

"I really want to see Ravenclaw Manor." Hermione said as they stopped in an alley.

Lily smiled. "We thought you might. We've already had the houselves move our stuff over."

"Right." Sirius said as he changed back. "Let's go." He said and grabbed Harry in a hug before disappearing a second later.

Kyrene giggled before she too disappeared, while Lily grabbed Ginny and Remus grabbed Hermione.

The Manor was two stories high and surrounded by a moat with one bridge that lowered immediately for the seven of them. The doors were a light pine with silver handles. The doors had windows that practically covered the doors and had simple but elegant blue flowered designs within the windows.

As soon as they stepped through the doors their jaws practically dropped. It was one giant hallway, leading to another set of double doors. These ones were white but they as well had windows that practically covered the doors with the same flowered design in them. The floor was an off-white carpet while the walls were a cappuccino color. Doors lined the hallway, all a light pine, the same as the front door. Portraits and tables of a deeper wood lined the walls with four bamboo plants on either side of the doors.

As they walked down the hall they found an opening that led to brown, spiral stairs. Walking up, they reached a sitting room. The room circled the stairs and had a fireplace directly across from the landing of the stairs. A fire was already burning merrily in it as they looked around at the same colors as downstairs. Doors were evenly spaced around the room, each the same pine as before.

Harry wandered over to a window that overlooked the backyard and gasped, drawing the attention of the others. The backyards moat seemed to extend, creating a lake. Most of the lake was surrounded by the trees that protected the property, but one spot was extended in a square. There were chairs, tables and umbrellas placed within the square. The umbrellas had a mixture between silver and blue while the chairs were white with blue cushions and the tables were just white.

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Kyrene became a permanent resident with their make-shift family and she started to help them all train; physically. She had, over the last three years, learned many different styles to train your body. She started out easy with yoga. Harry and Draco, who had decided to join them, thought this was extremely girly. Remus just laughed at them and joined right in along with Lily. Sirius had somehow managed to convince Lucius to join as well.

Kyrene had laughed when Sirius came in practically dragging Lucius with him on their second day. It hadn't taken long to give them all the basics, and soon they were working on harder stuff, such as pilates.

Over the summer, the family grew closer together as did the two soul mates as they went through ways to physically strengthen their bodies. They were outside, often in the lake, or in the library that was easily three times the size of Gryffindor Castle's.

Ginny had never had such an enjoyable summer; she had never felt so loved. She was surrounded by her family every day, always doing some kind of activity. She and Hermione had helped Harry study for his first year exams, resulting in him getting an O on everything except for Herbology and Divination; those he got an E.

It went too fast for them. Summer was there and then gone, like a snap of their fingers. The six friends were reunited once again on the Gryffindor red Hogwarts Express. The topics spoke of between the six were only of the upcoming year or their summer holidays.

All too soon they were sitting at the Slytherin table wearing their Hogwarts robes with the green and silver symbol on their right shoulders. Chatter rang throughout the entire Great Hall, almost seeming to suffocate the students. The founders were sitting there once again in their portraits that lined the walls of the hall.

As the first years were brought in, Hermione could feel an almost tugging feeling that centered in her chest. She didn't understand what it was or what it meant; she tried not to look confused but she had a feeling her siblings could see her confusion.

"Welcome young witches and wizards

To Hogwarts this year.

Founded by four talented people

Their portraits now line these walls.

"I am the Sorting Hat,

I determine where you shall sit.

Your house mates will be family,

So treat them all with love and care.

"Hufflepuff could be your new home,

Wearing yellow and black.

They are notorious for their loyalty,

And their virtue named patience.

"How about the dungeons?

Slytherin will then be your home,

You shall sit in silver and green

And your ambitions will be high.

"Or what about the books?

Ravenclaw is notorious for their grades,

Their love of the library,

And their knowledge in the classroom.

"Last but not least,

We have those that sit in red and gold.

Their hearts are brave,

They are the Gryffindor's.

"So welcome to this wonderful school.

I hope that you'll study hard,

No matter what house you're in

And love thy house for all seven years."

Applause erupted from the students and staff before McGonagall cleared her throat and began to call the first years up to be sorted.

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Remus was staring open mouthed at Kyrene who was just smiling innocent up at him. Her blue eyes were glittering madly with knowledge that she was right. "You want me to what?" He practically shrieked.

Kyrene never lost the smile as she started to twist back and forth. "I want you to turn without taking the wolfsbane potion."

"But I could kill someone!" He shouted.

Kyrene shook her head. "No. I'll be there."

"No you won't!" He stated immediately.

"Remus," she said, pouting slightly. "Trust me; please?"

Remus bit his lip. "But I'll hurt you." This time his voice had lowered considerably, it was nothing more than a whisper.

Kyrene stepped up to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. "No you won't. I know you won't. Moony will recognize me as your mate as well. He'll protect me."

"How do you know this?" Remus asked as he brushed some hair out of her eyes.

"I talked to Fenrir." She held up a hand when Remus opened his mouth. "No he's not dangerous. He told me that if a werewolf is near their mate they will focus their attention on them and only attack if their mate is in trouble. See? I know I won't be hurt."

Remus bit his lip again but he could hear Moony agree in his head. "Will the transformation hurt more?"

"No; but you haven't fully accepted your wolf yet. I believe that once you transform without the potion and with me beside you perfectly safe, you'll accept him." Kyrene said smiling. "I can't wait for the day when your transformations will be as painless as an animagus transformation."

Remus eyes widened. "It could be painless?" He whispered.

Kyrene nodded. "Yes. And it will be. I know it will." She said leaning her head on his chest.

Remus stared at the wall across from him with wide eyes as he kept repeating her words in his head. He could hear Moony agree as well.

Kyrene pulled back and smiled up at him. She grabbed his hand and started to lead him outside of Ravenclaw Manor and towards the forest that surrounded the Manor.

Remus followed her, still hesitantly but trusting her. "You sure?"

"Yes."

"But-"

"Trust me, Remus." Kyrene interrupted, smiling ahead of her since Remus couldn't see her face.

Remus sighed as they stopped a good distance from the Manor. The treetops gave enough light for the moon to shine through and he sighed once more.

Kyrene hugged him tightly as she saw his troubled face. "Trust me Remus." She whispered. "Trust that I love you and I would never do anything to hurt you."

Remus was speechless; they've only known each other for eight months. "You-you love me?"

Kyrene smiled brightly up at him from her position against his chest. "Of course, Remus. How could I not love you?"

Remus just opened and closed his mouth a few times.

She giggled, knowing that she probably said it too early. "Don't worry, Remus. Everything will be fine."

The moon rose then, its full light shining down through the opening in the treetops. Kyrene stepped back from Remus as his body began to change. She watched, the smile still gracing her features.

Soon, in Remus' place, stood Moony; his golden eyes looked over at her, seemingly to study her. He walked towards her and she smiled brightly at him as he circled her, sniffing. He stopped in front of her after deducing that she was indeed his mate. Kyrene kneeled in front of him and ran a hand down the side of his face. Moony howled happily before he licked her face, causing a giggle to erupt from her throat.

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"The Chamber of Secrets has been opened; enemies of the heir…beware." It was written in blood along the corridor on the second floor. Filch was the first to find it with his beloved kitten hanging by her tail, petrified. He has been standing stock still, his mouth hanging open for a good thirty minutes before someone came along.

The second person in the corridor was Professor McGonagall. She gasped when seeing the scene in front of her. "Oh, Argus."

"Who?" He whispered a silent tear making its way out of his eye. "I want whoever is responsible punished." He almost screamed the last word as the corridor began to fill with other professors and students.

Filch didn't listen to a word that was being said as the students whispered furiously to each other. Dumbledore was also making a speech, but he was only worried about Mrs. Norris.

"Argus." Dumbledore said gently as he laid a hand on his shoulder. "Professor Sprout's mandrakes will soon be ready to make the Mandrake Restorative Draught. It will be able to unpetrify Mrs. Norris."

Filch nodded numbly as he stroked the fur of his only companion.

Dumbledore nodded to himself before turning back to study the blood on the wall. "Must be Tom's work." He muttered to himself after the corridor had been cleared. "We'll have to find a way to make sure Jared does something else spectacular." He mumbled as he headed back to his office after cleaning off the wall. "There has to be a way to plant clues."

A/N: I know many of you wanted Hermione with Severus, but I decided no because I'm using that pairing in my other story :). Also, I still haven't decided who Ginny's gunna go with. I might, just cause I liked what Suu87 said about making Jared be put in his place, put Ginny with Jared. But I've narrowed it down to Ginny and Blaise; Ginny and Jared; or, because I just thought of this the other day, Ginny and Severus. I really haven't read any stories with that and it might be kinda cool. We'll see. Any opinion would be great! :) Hope you enjoyed the chapter and I'll try to get the next one out as soon as possible! :)