Harry Potter and the Delightful Dilemma
By: Sheltie
I don't own Harry Potter
Chapter 17
Harry laid out on the sandy white beach just watching the surf and a couple of his ladies playing in the water in their skimpy bikinis. Damn, he was one lucky son of a gun.
"Enjoying yourself Harry?" Luna asked.
Harry turned to Luna, who had developed nicely so far. She was now wearing a bikini though not as skimpy as the rest of his ladies since she was a year younger. Hers was in the same color like she wore in the summer the other ladies wore the same colors also.
"I am Luna, this is the most fun I've had in my entire life" Harry said with a content smile.
"That's good Harry" Luna said as she cuddled into Harry's side.
Harry wrapped an arm around Luna and kissed the top of her head lovingly.
Daphne came walking up, her hair wet from the water. She had a smile on her face and her cheeks were rosy from running to Harry and Luna.
"Having fun Daph?" Harry asked.
"Yes, Merlin, the water here is so clear and refreshing" Daphne said smiling.
"Sounds nice. I think I'll go see if I can find a wurmpledink. They are said to only live in clear water" Luna said.
She left Harry's arm and went to the water as Daphne took Luna's spot and rested on Harry's chest. She still had a smile on her face as she snuggled.
"Where's Hermione and Padma?" Harry asked since he didn't either lady in the water.
"Hermione is working on her tan. Padma is doing some exploring with her sister" Daphne said.
Harry nodded.
Fleur came up in her wet transparent bikini that hid nothing. She grabbed an available towel and dried herself and settled herself on Harry's other side. She kissed him on the cheek.
"This was a lovely idea Harry. We needed this break" she said.
"That's what I thought. After the whole Weasley thing and then the researching you've all been doing and Daphne's little project we could all use a little vacation" Harry said.
"What about Neville? Did you invite him?" Penny asked appearing.
"I did, but he wanted to go home and from what I've heard Lavender went with him" Harry said.
"Neville must really like Lavender if he is going to introduce his grandmother to her. She a very stern woman. I've heard she's been called an old battle ax" Susan said.
"I guess so. Hope it goes alright" Harry said.
"I am sure it will" Daphne said.
Hermione came in with the Patil twins right behind her.
"It's amazing. There's a waterfall deep in the woods. It absolutely breathtaking" Parvati said.
"Yes it is. I also seen so many plants I've never seen before too" Padma said.
Harry chuckled. No matter where they were his ladies still had their brains on and full of curiosity.
"We can come back and you can take a closer look" he said.
Padma looked happy hearing this answer.
"What are we going to do next?" Hermione asked.
"Well, I was thinking…" Harry began.
/Scene Break/
The end of Easter break had Harry and his ladies returning through Portkey. They found and met up with a happy Neville and Lavender.
"So, how was the visit?" Susan asked.
"It was great. Gran liked Lavender a lot" Neville said.
"I was very nervous. I've heard a lot about her and I didn't know if she'd like me at all" Lavender said honestly.
"Really Lav, you're a nice person through and through. Anyone who can't see that are blind" Parvati said.
"Thanks Parv" Lavender said with a smile.
"So it all went well?" Harry asked.
"Yeah, it did" Neville said with a nod.
"Good" Harry said.
/Scene Break/
Ron and Ginny's Easter holiday was anything, but pleasant since their father didn't allow them to come home. Ron was still needed to catch up on his work he had and Ginny wasn't allowed to. Their eggs they got were smaller than usual and they had a good idea that their father had a hand in this and made sure their mom didn't send them their usual eggs they got.
/Scene Break/
With school starting up again things began again too with Harry and the Potter ladies. They were back working on the Horcrux issue and Luna was planning on how to get Dumbledore to sign the contract Daphne had made without him realizing it. None of the Potter ladies had a clue what Luna had planned since she was secretive about it. They did know one thing though, Luna was going to do something off the wall, which will work since it was Luna.
As for Harry, he upped his training with Tonks with Remus joining in when he could. Neville did joined in too with Lavender and the Potter ladies too. Tonks was a slave driver, but still knew how to keep it light enough. Remus taught about the creatures they might be facing when fighting Voldemort as well as tactics Death Eaters use so they weren't caught off guard.
It was very tough since Remus and Tonks increased the pace and made mock situations and making it as real as possible so they could ready. What really helped was Tonks' metamorphmagus abilities. She could turn into practically anyone they needed.
The research on the Horcruxes continued. The research group knew that the diary Harry destroyed in his second year was one, but what were the other two since according to the Lovegood detailed research notes a person could only make three of them.
/Scene Break/
Luna was working hard, well, the other ladies thought she was working hard on how to get Dumbledore to sign Daphne's contract, but all Luna did was hum and jot things down on parchment that made no sense to anyone, but the blond. Harry let Luna be since he knew that Luna would come through for them. He trusted Luna.
"Luna, are you any closer to getting a plan ready for Dumbledore?" Padma asked.
"Yes and no" Luna said.
"Which one is it?" Daphne asked.
"Which on is what?" Luna asked confused.
"Is it yes or no" Parvati said.
"Yes or no to what?" Luna asked.
"Yes or no to are you close to getting Dumbledore to sign the contract" Daphne said.
"Oh that, yes I have a plan and no It's not ready yet" Luna said.
"You could've just said that Luna" Susan said.
"Now where would the fun be in that" Luna said.
The other ladies sighed. Luna was one of a kind that was for sure.
"Do you know how much longer it will take?" Penny asked.
Luna tapped her chin with her finger in thought as she was humming a tune that sound like 'take me out to the ball game' for some reason. She then tilted her head to the side as her eyes went out of focus.
The other ladies waited patiently for Luna to answer. Luna soon came out of her trance like state.
"It will be ready soon" she said.
"Yes, but when?" Daphne asked.
"Soon" Luna said.
Daphne huffed and walked off. Luna could give you such a headache when she wanted to be mysterious.
"Now Luna, you know it's not nice to rile Daphne up" Padma said in a gentle chiding tone.
"But it's so fun. Her face turns a nice shade of crimson that would go well in the Gryffindor common room" Luna said in a cheerful tone.
The other ladies sighed. This was Luna.
/Scene Break/
Sirius was exhausted. He had really no idea how much work it was to be head of house. The paperwork alone was enough to drive you insane. Though if you'd ask Remus he'd have said Sirius was already insane before the paperwork came about.
"Hey Sirius, how goes everything?" Tonks asked walking in with Remus on her arm.
Sirius grumbled and muttered about the evil that is paperwork.
Remus and Tonks sat down and waited for Sirius to talk to them. Soon Sirius looked up as he rubbed his hand.
"I think I know how to defeat Voldemort" Lord Black said.
"Oh, and what is that?" Remus asked.
"Give him shit loads of paperwork that will never end. He'll kill himself just be rid of it" Sirius said.
Tonks laughed at this as Remus chuckled.
"Come on Sirius, it can't be that bad" Remus said.
"Do you know how much paperwork that has been piled up over the years. I swear, no one else in my family even looked at it" Sirius said.
"Then why are you?" Remus asked.
"Because I was an idiot and thought it wouldn't be so bad" Sirius said.
Remus sighed as Tonks was getting over her laughter though a few burst still came out.
"So what do you two want?" Sirius asked.
"We're heading to Hogwarts and wondered if you'd like to join us" Remus said.
"Hell yeah, anything to get away from this evil" Sirius said.
/Scene Break/
Malfoy had it. He had a plan to take out Lord Black and then claim the title as his. In his mind he began to plan what he'd do with the title of Lord Black. It never entered his mind that He wasn't even next and line or if he even succeeded that he'd be charged for killing a head of an Ancient and Noble house which would negate any claim he even had. No, all he was thinking about was all he could do with the power once he had it.
/Scene Break/
Sirius, Remus and Tonks made their way into Hogwarts chatting about what Remus and Tonks will be training Harry and his ladies as well as Neville and Lavender.
"They have made great progress. Neville especially" Tonks said.
"Well he is motivated though" Remus said.
Tonks and Sirius nodded. They both knew Neville wanted to take out Bellatrix. This a part of the reason Sirius was coming along. He could give Neville insight on how his crazy cousin fought.
Soon they got into the castle.
"Man, no matter how times I am here it feels so great" Sirius said with a smile.
"Yeah, I love this castle" Tonks said.
Remus just nodded. Coming back to Hogwarts no matter how many times felt like coming home somehow.
"Hey Remus, Tonks" Harry greeted.
"What, no greeting for me?" Sirius asked pouting.
"Huh, I didn't even know you were even coming Sirius" Harry said.
"Sorry, last minute thing Harry" Remus said.
Harry shrugged his shoulders.
"Whatever, come on. Lets head up" he said.
So the four made their way to the his quarters. On their way they chatted about things. They didn't know though that hidden in the shadows was Malfoy. He was ready.
"Soon I'll be Lord Black" he muttered to himself.
Malfoy then leapt out of his spot firing spells.
Tonks' instincts took over and dodged out of the way as did Remus, Sirius and Harry. None of the spells hit them though it was mainly because Malfoy couldn't aim at all.
"Malfoy what in Merlin's name are you doing?" Harry asked with his wand out.
"I'll bring honor back to my family and become Lord Black" Malfoy said.
The four had only on thing on their mind. Malfoy was nuts.
Malfoy began firing more spells focusing on Sirius, but Sirius wasn't a former Hit Wizard for nothing and he deflected each spell he could and evaded the others he couldn't. All the while Malfoy stood there firing off spell after spell each one getting darker and darker. What he didn't see was Tonks coming up behind him. She chopped the back of his neck knocking Malfoy to the ground unconscious. Remus picked up Malfoy's wand and pocketed.
"Well that annoyance is over" Sirius said.
"Yep, and you can charge him for attacking you" Harry said.
"Tonks, I know you aren't on duty really, but arrest Draco Malfoy" Sirius said.
Tonks nodded and bound Malfoy in ropes.
"Right, I'll be right back" she said.
She then dragged Malfoy away and out of the castle. While Harry, Remus and Sirius continued on their way. Soon they got to Harry base of operations and found Harry's ladies working hard as usual.
"Ladies, we have guests" Harry announced.
They all looked up and greeted Remus and Sirius then got back to work. Harry sighed.
"This means stop working and visit" he said sternly.
The ladies reluctantly did as they were told and put their work down and headed to the sofas and sat down along with Remus and Sirius.
"Where is Tonks, I thought she was supposed to be here, was she called in?" Hermione asked.
"No, we ran into Malfoy and he attacked us" Harry said.
There were gasps.
"No worries. The idiot thought if he could kill Sirius he'd get the title of Lord Black" Harry said.
"Stupid ferret. He should know better than that" Daphne said.
"Yeah, but I think he isn't in his right mind. Granted, I never thought Malfoy was ever in his right mind to begin with" Harry said.
"So what happened?" Fleur asked.
The three males told the tale and how Tonks knocked Malfoy out so easily. The ladies shook their head at how simple it was.
"This is also a good lesson for you all too. Never concentrate on just your opponent. Always keep aware of your surroundings" Remus said.
Harry and his ladies nodded. They'd remember this.
Soon Tonks came back and looked pleased.
"What's the good word Tonks?" Sirius asked.
"When I brought Malfoy in he had a lot to tell. I am sure Amelia will give you a transcript of it all" Tonks said.
"Really, that should be interesting" Sirius said.
End of Chapter
A/N: that's the end of this chap. I think I can wrap this up in possibly two more chaps, I hope. I have it kind of laid out on how I want it to end. Luna's plan for Dumbledore will be sprung in the next chap. Thanks for reading and please review.