A/N: Ok I hope you guys liked that last chapter. This one I hope is even better. Thank you all for all your wonderful reviews. So here ya go, Chapter 5,
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Chapter five: Changes
Dumbledore, Molly, Arthur, and Sirius all floo'd to the Dursleys after entering his office. To say that Vernon, Petunia, and Dudley were frightened would be an understatement. They were especially frightened of Sirius Black, the known mass murder, whom still hadn't been caught. Vernon Dursley got up from where he sat and started looking at the four "freaks" that stood in his living room.
"I demand you leave this instant. You people aren't allowed in my home. It's bad enough that we have to take care of the stupid, useless boy, but I will not deal with you lot either." Sirius walked calmly over to were Vernon was standing. He walked right up to him, till his nose was barely touching the fat, angry man. Any confidence Vernon once had disappeared. Sirius looked up and down him for several seconds before stating, "Don't you ever call Harry useless again. Because of him, and Lily, you're still alive." Sirius started walking back towards Dumbledore. He nodded his head, indicating that Sirius had every right to say what he had to the deceitful muggles. Dumbledore than turned his attention to Vernon and Petunia Dursley.
"May we please sit, there's a lot to discuss this evening, and I'm afraid so little time to discuss it in." Dumbledore asked. Petunia nodded. Telling her husband, "Anything to get these freaks out of the house and out of the neighborhood." Vernon nodded in agreement with his horse faced wife. The six of them sat down in on the hard living room chairs and couches.
"So what is this all about?" Petunia said to the six of them. Sirius was the first one to speak on behalf of the group.
"Well, first of all, I want to know why the bloody hell are you treating Harry the way are. Have you no respect for your sisters' memory? I know that you and Lily were not close by all means, however, you once were. And treating Harry like he's a slave seems to be a poor way to honor Lily." Sirius said. Petunia looked at Sirius. Never before has anyone said those things to her. Lily was a freak, ever since she went to that freak school. However, there was a time where she idolized her older sister. They were close as sisters could ever be. Then she left her to go to that freak school. Maybe Petunia was wrong in treating Harry the way she did, but that wasn't going to change, unless Vernon changed.
"What business is it ours how we treat the boy?" Vernon asked him. Sirius looked at the fat man.
"Harry should have never been sent to you in the first place. He should have been under my care. However, I was framed for crimes that I hadn't committed. I had hoped that Harry would have been brought up with love, and family who cared for him. To my surprise however, he was treated like a slave and beaten. Did you know that on James and Lily's will, you weren't even named as a guardian? That's how badly you messed things up with your only sister Petunia. She knew the way you would treat Harry if he was sent to you. You disgrace her." Sirius said to them. Now more than ever, he was angry. At himself, as well as the Dursleys. He should have been there for Harry. He should've taken his godson, and not fallowed Wormtail.
"What, I'm sure, Sirius is getting to, is the fact that you haven't been treating Harry at all like one of your own." Dumbledore said to them. The Dursleys just sat there in silence. "That needs to change. Harry must come back here every summer in order to be protected, as well as for your protection. Unless you would rather be killed by Death Eaters, which is your choice." Still there was silence in the air.
"Now I'm sure that you will treat Harry with more care from now on. Otherwise I can't really say what his Godfather might do in retaliation. Now speaking of treating Harry better, he will be having a guest this summer. Only for a couple of months I assure you." Dumbledore said.
"And what if we refuse to take on yet another freak?" Vernon asked the old Headmaster.
"Don't you dare call my daughter a freak. Believe me she will put you in your place." Molly said to the short fat man. Vernon didn't look away from the angry Molly Weasley, instead he simply asked, "Why is her daughter have to stay with us and where the hell do you expect us to put her?"
"Ginny must stay here because Harry has to stay here, you see Mr. Dursley, Harry has gotten married. It's a bit more complicated than that, and I am assuming you don't want to get into details about how and why and all that talk. So I will just say this, Harry and Ginny are well protected here, as well as you, and your lovely family. As to where the new Mrs. Potter will be staying, I believe Harry's room would do just fine. Oh there is something that I should warn you before they return here this summer. They are now fully qualified to do magic whenever they please, so a word of caution to you all. I Believe Mrs. Potter knows a particular nasty Bat-Boogey Hex, which I know she had no problem using on those who deserve it." Dumbledore said, Molly and Arthur smiled at Dumbledore's comment about their youngest child.
Vernon and Petunia Dursley looked frighten at the thought that some freak was going to hex them if they didn't behave themselves. Adamant as they were about having Harry and now is so-called wife stay there with them, the reluctantly agreed to have the two come stay there with them. Molly was the next person to say something to the Dursleys'.
"Harry is a part of our family now. We will be coming over and checking on him and my daughter. I have seven children Mrs. Dursley, I know when something is wrong. If I suspect that Harry, or Ginny, or the last thing you need to worry about is Ginny's hex." Molly smiled.
When it comes to Molly Weasley and her children, you do not want to upset her or threaten them what so over. It might be the last thing that you ever do. Especially when it came to her only daughter, Ginny. Now that Harry was married to her, Molly became just as equally protective of Harry as she had Ginny.
"We promise, we will take excellent care of both Harry and your daughter Mrs. Weasley." Petunia said, a bit shockingly. Both Vernon and Dudley looked at each other with confusion; however, under the circumstances, they both just kept it to themselves.
"Excellent." Professor Dumbledore said. "Now if you will excuse us, Harry and Ginny should soon be awake and we must return to them. Molly and Arthur will see you guys at Kings Cross in two days' time. Have a lovely evening." Dumbledore, Molly, Arthur, and Sirius all floo'd back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Leaving behind a very scared and confused family. Vernon Dursley looked at his wife and asked her what they bloody hell she was thinking telling them that they will take care of the freaks. Petunia just looked at him, said nothing to her fat, oversized husband and went to bed.
Truth of the matter is, Sirius Black had struck a nerve with her. Lily was her sister and the last thing she wanted to do was ruin the happy memories she had shared with her beloved older sister. Maybe it was time for a change. Maybe, just maybe, she should get to know her nephew…and his new wife.
Back at Hogwarts, the four adults made their way back to the Hospital Wing. Molly looked at her husband her thoughts were focused on what they were going to tell the others. Not just the order members, but their children as well.
"Arthur, what are we going to tell the children? I can't imagine any of them are going to be happy with the fact that their baby sister is now married at fourteen. I'm not sure that I'm happy about it." Molly sighed as she finished. True, she wasn't happy about her youngest child being married while still at Hogwarts, but she also knew that she had no say in the matter.
"My dear, we will tell them the truth. That both Harry and Ginny had no control over what happened. They can either accept it or not. If not, well they just need to hold their peace on the matter." Arthur said reassuringly to his wife. Molly nodded, "Well maybe we should tell them after seeing Harry and Ginny." Arthur silently agreed with his wife.
The rest of the walking down to the Hospital Wing was a silent one. Everyone had their thoughts in a million different places. Molly was thinking how much her only daughter's life was going to change. Arthur was thinking about Ginny's safety this summer. Sirius's thoughts were on both Harry and Ginny. As for Albus, his thoughts were running to wild in his head to try and get a hold of one coherent thought. When they finally reached the Hospital Wing, they noticed that Harry and Ginny were awake and holding a conversation with none other than Ron and Hermione.
"Ah, good you're awake." Dumbledore said to the young couple. "And I see that you have company. Mr. Weasley, Miss. Granger, I don't mean to be rude but might we have a word with Mr. Potter and Miss. Weasley?" Ron and Hermione just nodded to the old Professor.
"We'll see you guys in the common room, mate." Ron said to Harry. He nodded. Hermione gave them both hugs and said the same thing before leaving the wing.
Both Harry and Ginny looked at each other than at the four adults standing over them. Suddenly Ginny's voice came into Harry's head. 'Do you think they know that were married? Or about any of our powers?' Harry looked at Ginny and shrugged his shoulders.
'I'm not sure Gin, we'll just have to see what they want to talk to us about.' Ginny nodded. The three adults looked at them in confusion. The only one who wasn't confused was Dumbledore. The twinkle in his eyes was glowing brightly. He knew exactly what was going on.
"Ah, it seems that Harry and Ginny are communicating to each other. A form of the bond, they can talk to each other without saying anything." Molly and Arthur looked at each other with concern. Sirius had a huge grin on his face after hearing that. "Think of all the pranks you two can play on people. Not having to talk, it's brilliant." Ginny and Harry busted out into laughter at Sirius.
"Oh honestly Sirius, that's all you have to say to them? Great gift for making practical joke? No wonder Fred and George look up to you. You're a bad influence on my children." Molly said. Sirius just laughed at the middle aged women and said, "Molly, these kids have had no help from me. It's the Weasley gene, I imagine." Ginny just nodded at Sirius. Albus seemed to get the joke but didn't say anything about it. Instead he just looked at Harry and Ginny.
"Now, there are something's that we need to talk about. First of all, we know that you guys are married, it's part of the bond. However, to everyone else you Mrs. Potter, will still be known as Miss. Weasley. We do not want the Dark Lord hearing about this new development." Everyone just nodded slowly. If he did know about it Ginny's life would be in danger.
"Secondly, Harry, you and Mrs. Potter will be going back to your aunt and uncles house this summer." Harry was about to protest before he was cut off by Dumbledore. "Now, before you say anything Harry, we have already spoken to your relatives and they know what to expect if they treat you wrongly. I made sure to note Mrs. Potters famous Bat-Boogey-Hex." Ginny chuckled to herself. "They also are fully aware that we, the order members I mean, will be checking in on you and Mrs. Potter while you are staying at Privite Drive. As soon as the wards are strong enough, you may return to the Burrow or Grimmald Place, for the remainder of your summer break.
"Lastly, Harry, I want you to know how terribly sorry I am for putting you in there. I had no idea that your relatives were treating you so horribly. I hope that you can forgive an old man's folly." Dumbledore said. Harry just nodded. Not really sure what else he could say to the old Headmaster.
"You should have heard Sirius go after them Harry dear, he was not pleased with how Petunia was treating you." Molly said, looking over to a grinning Sirius. Harry looked at his godfather, pleading him to tell the story of how he verbally attacked his aunt. All Sirius did was mouth 'later'. Harry nodded.
The six of them sat in the Hospital wing for a while longer, until Mr. and Mrs. Weasley excused themselves to round up the rest of their offspring to tell them the news before Harry and Ginny made it back to the Common Room that night. After a while it was only Sirius, Harry, and Ginny all sitting around the room until dinner had arrived.
"What do you suppose that was all about?" Ron asked Hermione as they were walking back towards the Common Room. Hermione looked at her red headed friend thoughtfully for a moment.
"I'm not sure Ron, but I am sure that Harry and Ginny will tell us when they are feeling up to it. I mean they have been in the Hospital Wing almost all day, they need some rest. I'm sure your parents, and Sirius will want to know exactly what happened as well." Hermione said. Ron looked thoughtful for a moment.
"What if it's something more than that? I mean what if Harry and Ginny were hurt worse than they were letting on?" Ron asked.
"I doubt it. You heard Madam Pumpfy. It was just a stunning spell. They should be fine in a couple of hours. Come on Ron, I'll help you with your Charms final." Ron groaned at the thought of studying all night with Hermione. He wasn't a very studious person. That was more Hermione and Harry. Ron, just studied enough to get by. Being a sixteen year old guy, he only really thought of girls. One girl in particular, Lavender Brown. She was in their year, but he didn't really notice her before this year. She was gabby, and superficial, but something about her mad Ron's heart race…and something else as well.
As they walked into the Common Room, they saw it almost completely empty. It was a beautiful day outside, so they figured that most of the fellow Gryffindor's were outside enjoying the nice weather. There were a few of students in the room. Neville Longbottom was studying for his Herbology final that was scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Then there was Fred and George Weasley, playing a very competitive game of Wizards Chess. Fred looked up as Ron and Hermione entered the room. He smiled and blushed at Hermione, as she did the same. George muttered something to Fred, and he got even more flushed. Hermione just giggled at Fred's discomfort.
Fred Weasley was something else entirely. He wasn't like Ron or the rest of the Weasley boys. He was intriguing. The more Hermione was around him, the more that she felt like she had a connection with him. 'Silly girls crush' was all that she would say about it. Though the more she thought about it, the more she thought that Fred might feel the same way about her as she did about him. However, she wasn't going to risk it, if she had been wrong. Instead she was content to just be his friend.
"So how are Ginny and Harry doing?" George asked. Ron looked at his brothers.
"Their fine, considering that they were stunned by three people. If I ever get my hands on them I'll….."
"You'll do what Ronald?" Hermione asked. Her tone was not humorous, but was actually concerned.
"I'll hex them right back." Ron said. Not really sure what else he could say to about it.
"Don't worry…" Said Fred
"Little bro…" Said George.
"We'll help you think of something." They both said together. Hermione just rolled her eyes at the three brothers.
"Honestly, you boys are biting off way more than you can chew. Malfoy isn't one to be toyed with. Neither are any of his goonies. As thick as they are, their stronger than us." Hermione said. The three boys just smiled at Hermione. Fred and George walked over to her and placed their arms around her shoulders.
"Oh dear Hermione, that's half the fun." Said George.
"Yeah, besides, were only talking about a few harmless pranks" Fred said. Trying desperately, not to blush at the fact that his arm was around her. Hermione just shook her head in defeat. If anyone could get even with those goons it was Fred and George.
At that moment, the portrait hole opened up to reveal Mr. and Mrs. Weasley.
"Ah, good your all here." Said Mr. Weasley. "Bill and Charlie should be coming shortly, I believe that Dumbledore had granted permission for them to floo right into the Gryffindor Common Room." As soon as Mr. Weasley had finished his sentence, the fire place in the Common Room turned into a bright green, and out came the oldest Weasley, followed by his younger brother. Bill and Charlie looked around at their family. Slightly confused as to why they were called to Hogwarts they stood right by their parents.
"What's going on mum? Why did you and dad call us here." Molly looked at her two older sons, and sighed. Wishing that she had better news to tell than what she was actually about to say.
"Boys, what your mother and I are about to tell you cannot leave this room. Hermione of course you can stay. This news affects you as well." Mr. Weasley said. All of them nodded in agreement, so Mr. Weasley continued on. "Something happened with Harry and Ginny today. They were attacked by Malfoy and some of his friends. Now before you boys say anything, they are both fine and will be released before breakfast tomorrow morning. Now when they were attacked something else happened, Harry and Ginny have become Soul-Bonded."
"Soul-Bond? How can that be, it's only a myth." Bill said to his father.
"Bill, I assure you that this s no myth. There was a prophecy made about Harry, well over a thousand years ago. It said that he is the rightful heir of Godric Gryffindor and Merlin, himself. With this power, Harry can defeat the dark lord, but he had to be bonded with his soul mate in order for that to happen. Dumbledore guessed that it was Ginny, and it turns out that he was right."
"So, what does all this mean that dad?" Charlie asked, a bit concerned for his youngest sibling.
"It means that, well as of this morning…Harry and Ginny are now married, and considered adults in the eyes of the Ministry." Mr. Weasley said, as soon as he did, the room filled with shouts.
"How can she be married she's only fourteen." Bill said.
"When I get my hands on Harry…" Ron shouted.
"She can't be…" shouted George
"Married?" Fred said.
More and more shouting came from all the Weasley brothers. Mrs. Weasley finally shouted for all the boys to shut it. All of them quieted down. Mrs. Weasley looked at her sons with disappointment, true, she wasn't happy about what happened either; but she had hoped that her sons would be supportive of their sister, and not put blame on Harry.
"Now, first of all, this isn't Harrys fault. Do you boys really think that he wanted to be married at fifteen? Besides, he barely knows Ginny. This could not have been prevented. Harry, well, when he was younger and his parents were still alive, would watch Ginny all the time. It was the cutest thing." Molly chuckled to herself at the memory of baby Harry watching over a sleeping Ginny.
"I remember that, I always thought it was odd that Harry would be so…I'm not sure what the word would be." Charlie said. Mr. Weasley nodded at his oldest son. As soon as Charlie said that the others soon began to come around to the idea that Harry and Ginny were now married and there wasn't a thing they could do about it.
"This is Ginny after all, she's fancied Harry since…" Fred began to say
"Since she was a baby." Mrs. Weasley said. "Sometimes the only way those two would calm down, was if they were next to each other. Lily and I always thought that was odd." Molly said. "Now I expect you all to be supportive of your sister. She's going to need it, especially since she's going to be staying with Harrys awful relatives for most of the summer."
"What? Mum, are you mental?" Ron asked. Molly looked at her youngest son in shock.
"Professor Dumbledore insisted on it, Ronald. Besides, were going to be checking up on them frequently. Sirius, more than any of us. Now that Harry and Ginny can use magic outside of school; I believe they can handle their own." Molly said. "Well boys, we must get going. Good luck on your finals tomorrow boys. Hermione dear, make sure they don't do anything stupid." Molly said as she hugged they young girl. Hermione smiled at the older mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley left the kids, and went back to the Burrow. Back at Hogwarts, Fred and George went back to their game of chess. Hermione and Ron went to go study for their Charms final. Bill and Charlie, left their siblings and went back to work. They all seemed to engross in their own things until it was late into the night. They all headed to bed for the night.
A/N: Yeah, I know lame ending. I hope you guys all liked this chapter. It took me literally all day to write. But I'm confident that you will like it. Review please. Make comments. Thank you all so much for your reviews and followings.
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