Dismclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter that belongs to J.K. Rowling. I do however own the plot and the lovely Amelia. On with the chapter! Enjoy!
When they had woken that morning Harry had Hermione in his arms. He had forgotten all about the last couple hours. He had looked down when he felt Hermione stirring. The sleepy look that she gave him was what Harry loved so innocent, trusting, with a hint of love and lust. He wanted to stay there with her forever, to shelter her from the world's dangers and hardships for the rest of their lives, but she knew that would never really happen it couldn't happen because of who he was.
"Hey what's going on in that head of yours?" Hermione asked setting a hand under her chin propping her head on Harry's chest to get a better look.
"Just thinking that I want you to be safe, are you sure that being with me is the smartest choice? Hear me out" Harry said quickly when he saw that Hermione was about to protest," I care about you too much to put you in the danger in being with me. Voldemort and this whole situation with Amelia and the sword" Harry said looking Hermione deep in the eyes, something stirred deep within. Harry couldn't quite pin point it.
"I can take care of myself you know" Hermione said with a smirk on her face. A small smile appeared on Harry's face," I know you can but if you stay with me then you could die and I wouldn't be able to live if I knew I was the reason you were dead. Hermione please you would be safer without me" Harry implored.
Hermione shifted her weight kneeling beside him she took his face in her hands. "Do you care for me?" Harry nodded," Do you trust me?"
"With my life" Harry responded.
"Then trust me to know that I would rather be by your side then safe somewhere without you."Hermione said with a sweet kiss to seal her decision Harry and Hermione got out of bed, got dressed and left for breakfast.
Noise, that was all there was noise. The Weasley's were good at that, Harry and Hermione looked around the room, red hair was everywhere faces red, heads shaking, hands in the air they argued about Amelia, about the sword and the burden of defeating Voldemort. Mrs. Weasley seemed to think that Harry couldn't think or act for himself. When she reached the topic of Amelia however things got louder. Mrs. Weasley and Ron firmly believed that she was no good, however Harry, Hermione and just about everyone else thought Ron didn't care for Amelia due to the beating she gave Ron. Hermione on the other hand didn't speak up when talk of banning all plans with the new development came to rise which Harry found strange. Deciding to talk with her later Harry turned to the still arguing family, "Alright alright I have heard everything I think everyone wants to say."
Mrs. Weasley turned startled by Harry's presence, "Harry m'boy we didn't know you were there. Would you like some breakfast, you're too thin we need to get some meat on your bones" running around the room Mrs. Weasley brought them plates right as they were sitting down at the table.
"You all might as well keep talking, no point in keeping quite now" Harry said taking a bite of his eggs.
"Harry don't be rude" Hermione said from next to him.
"It's quite alright Hermione. Harry's right points need to be made and he needs to hear them," Mr. Weasley said standing up at the head of the table Mrs. Weasley came to stand by her husband. The Weasleys took their seats once more focusing on their father, "Harry as you have heard we are at ends with what has happened. Molly here thinks you should do away with the sword and its keeper. I for one think that it is an opportunity we shouldn't waste."
"Oh honestly Arthur" Mrs. Weasley said looking out the window.
"Now Molly it is how I feel. In these times we need all the help we can get."
"I quite agree with you Arthur" Remus said walking out of the fireplace dusting himself off he made his way to the table all the while staring at Harry intently, "This could very well be the power that could defeat Voldemort."
Mrs. Weasley threw up her hands and turned to chop vegetables on the counter muttering about foolish old men and young thin boys who don't know what's good for them.
"There is only so much that we can say though" Remus leaned his hands on the table looking at Harry, "We can't make the decision for you though. So what is it going to be?"
Harry stared at everyone, Remus looked better then yesterday but restless. Harry wondered if the full moon was coming or was this whole ordeal doing this to him? Mr. Weasley just simply looked at him no answer on his face. Mrs. Weasley was no longer chopping she had her head turned half way to him ready to hear his decision. The twins sat with their arms crossed leaning back in their chairs, identical wicked gleams in their eyes. Mischief written all over their faces, with a smirk spreading on their faces they sent a wink at him. Chuckling Harry looked over at Ginny her eyes were down but he knew she was too busy processing all that was happening. Harry felt bad for not talking about that last couple of days with her. After Dumbledore's funeral Ginny just kind of supposed that her and Harry were dating, then Harry told her he couldn't because he wasn't going to be there. Then to only be brought to the Burrow and realize his feelings for Hermione. Feeling his eyes on her Ginny lifted her gaze to meet his, determination was firmly set in her eyes. She simply nodded her head and that was all that Harry needed. He knew that everything between Ginny and himself would be alright. Harry moved on to Ron, who was firmly staring Harry down. Betrayal was deeply set in his eyes, Harry understood this was just something else that Harry got to have that Ron never would, that and Amelia handed him his arse in front of everyone. Finally Harry looked beside him to Hermione. What would she want him to do? How did she feel about all of this? Should he go along with it? As if reading his mind Hermione gave a slight nod, and a reassuring smile.
"Alright I'm going to see what this is all about first. I need to know what I'm getting into, if this could help me defeat Voldemort then it's worth giving a shot." Harry said.
"Alright we proceed with caution. Harry I have to warn you though the sword hasn't been heard of in centuries, and Amelia isn't the friendliest. Be cautious around her, none of us know what she is like with other people. She isn't well known so we don't exactly know if we can trust her yet." Remus said. Harry simply nodded; taking Hermione's hand he led her back upstairs.
Harry wrote a simple note to Amelia telling her to meet him at the Burrow the next morning. Walking back down stairs Harry walked up to Remus.
"I don't have an owl anymore or even know where to send the owl. Where is she staying?" Harry asked him.
"I believe she is staying at the Leaky Cauldron, but I'm not sure. I can take it home with me and use Tonk's owl if you like." Remus said walking with the young couple into the kitchen already grabbing a handful of floo powder.
"Alright that would work I'm afraid she would kill Errol just because he runs into things." Harry and Remus chuckled while Hermione looked horrified. Harry slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her close chuckling still he placed a light kiss on her head. Smiling Remus turned to throw the floo powder when Hermione stopped him.
"Remus would you come tomorrow morning just to be on the safe side when Amelia gets here. No one knows what she might do and the more ready wands we have the better."
"Then in that case I shall bring Tonks and Kingsley as well." Remus said and with a swift goodbye to them and the Weasleys he floo'd home.
Harry sighed and pulled Hermione closer while she in turn wrapped her arms around his waist resting her head on his chest. Tomorrow was going to be a long day, but at least Hermione would be by his side.
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