Chapter 2
It was not until they were back in the Gryffindor common room that Harry answered
"The girl I love Hermione"
Hermione was torn between shock and confusion
"But... I... How?" Hermione managed to say
"It was subtle things really, the way you plan ahead for everything, the way you stuck by me during the last 7 years. The way your hair has a mind of its own but still looks incredible each and every day. The way you are able to put things together in your mind faster than what any person could ever do. The way you smile at me each time I look at you. But most importantly, because you see me who I am, not for the chosen one or the boy who lived, no you see me as I always wanted to be seen. Just Harry"
By this time Hermione had began to cry. Harry didn't know whether to leave her or to comfort her.
"I never knew you had such a way with words Harry"
"You bring it out in me Hermione" He smiled as he moved towards Hermione, he was hesitant but a look from Hermione gave the all clear to give her a hug.
"You're my soul Hermione and without you I am nothing" Harry whispered
Hermione pulled out of the hug to look into Harry's eyes.
"I had always dreamed that you would one day say that to me, ever since you saved me from that troll. From that day forward, you had my heart" Hermione smiled
Harry's heart soared. She loved him back! He moved closer to Hermione to do something that he had wanted to do for many years. Hermione who knew what he was going to do advanced as well.
Their lips met in subtle grace, with the lightest of touches. Then as they began to become more comfortable the kiss began to flare with more passion and fire. Neither of them noticed the golden aura that had surrounded them both.
After a few minutes they pulled away to catch their breath.
Wow that girl can kiss!
"Why thank you Harry you're not so bad yourself" Hermione giggled
"Wait how did you hear what I was thinking?" Harry asked
"I don't know I just heard it as if you were speaking it" she replied
What I can hear his thoughts? What's going on? Can he hear me think as well?
"Yes I can hear you" Harry replied.
No sooner had Harry replied did Fawkes fly into the common room. He held in his claw's a letter addressed to both Harry and Hermione.
Dear Mr and Mrs Potter
The goblins and Gringotts would like to congratulate you on your soul bond and marriage; we request that you at your earliest convenience report to Gringotts bank, there are some account details and other business which must be taken care of.
Yours Sincerely
Ragnok
"Mrs Potter? Soul Bond?" Hermione questioned.
"We need to go to Gringotts... now. Maybe they can explain what's going on here.
Hermione agreed they were about to use the floo network when Harry remembered something. He turned to Fawkes
"Fawkes, could you get me and Hermione to Diagon Alley the same way you saved Dumbledore a few years ago?"
Fawkes bowed his head and gestured Harry and Hermione forward, they both touched Fawkes and before they knew it they were stood outside Gringotts Bank.
Upon entering Ragnok approached them
"Ah Mr and Mrs Potter, I believe that you have some questions that need answering if you would please follow me I would be more than obliged to answer them for you and give a r un down of your account overviews"
He gestured them into an office and they both sat down. It was Hermione who asked the most obvious question
"What's happening to me and Harry?"
"You and Mr. Potter have completed a soul bond; this is an extremely rare event when two souls who are destined to be together have their souls connected to one and other making them effectively one soul"
"Is that why we can hear each other's thoughts?" Harry asked
"Yes Mr Potter, you and Mrs Potter have the ability to hear each other's thoughts as well as a variety of other ability's"
"Sorry but why do you keep calling me Mrs Potter?" Hermione asked
"Because in the eyes of Wizard Law you two are seen as married, if I may might I be able to show you your accounts?" Ragnok requested and both Harry and Hermione accepted.
"In the history of magic there has only ever been 5 soul bonds, 1 of these bonds has just happened with you, the other 4 soul bonds were created by the 4 most famous magical figures in history"
"The founders of Hogwarts" They both said at the same time
"Yes. Each of the 4 founder's soul bonded with their partners and became part of a noble legacy within our society today. Upon their deaths they requested that all of the bequests be left to the legacy of light magic. This is you Mr and Mrs Potter"
"Wait a minute, are you trying to tell me that the founders of Hogwarts left everything they had to me and Hermione? How do they know that we are the legacy of light?" Harry asked
"This is simple Mr Potter, a soul bond can only occur when someone of true heart and power find the person they are destined to be with. You Mr Potter are a descendant of Godric Gryffindor himself and are of both true power and heart"
It was now Harry's turn to be in total shock. He was a descendant of Godric Gryffindor?
"Excuse me Ragnok, but you said that only someone of true heart and power could soul bond with their destined partner, how is it that Salazar Slytherin was able to soul bond?" Hermione asked
"Ah you see Mrs Potter, Salazar Slytherin may have been seen as a corrupted soul but his heart was true to what he believed in. Although he did not believe in the same ideals as the other founders he still believed his own heart and followed that to his death"
"Forgive me for sounding presumptuous Ragnok, but what bequests have we been left?" Harry asked
"It is not presumptuous at all Mr Potter; this document will show you what each of the founders has left to you both"
GODRIC GRYFFINDOR
A sum of 150,000,000 Galleons
Gryffindor Manor, located in Godrics Hollow
The Sword of Gryffindor
25% ownership of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
SALAZAR SLYTHERIN
A sum of 125,000,000 Galleons
Slytherin Manor located in west York
The chamber of secrets and anything which it may entail
25% ownership of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
ROWENA RAVENCLAW
A sum of 130,000,000 galleons
Ravenclaw house, located in Kent.
25% Ownership of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
The entire library of Rowena Ravenclaw, made up of over 10,000 books
HELGA HUFFLEPUFF
A sum of 128,000,000 galleons
25% Ownership of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry
Hufflepuff estate, located in Hastings
After reading the document Harry looked up at Hermione
"We own Hogwarts?"
Hermione saw one thing on this document that made her heart soar
"10,000 books?" She whispered
Ragnok smiled and stood up
"Congratulations Mr and Mrs Potter you are now the richest couple in the world and are the new sole owners of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You have also gained a cumulative total of 398,000,000 galleons.