Disclaimer: Harry Potter is not mine, it's JK Rowling. Naruto's not mine, it's Masashi Kishimoto's creation.

Chapter 5- A Granger Dinner

The home of the Grangers seemed like a nice place. There was that white picket fence, a big, though not as large as the Dursleys, backyard with a bench in the middle. It was also a two-story house, a garage at the right, and the doorway in the middle. Though what set it apart from the Dursleys is that the house had a sense of, well I don't have a word for it, but it felt like life had been and still is in the house. There was a somewhat worn out chess set on the coffee table, a family picture hung above the mantelpiece taken when Hermione was about 5 (which was somewhat "ashy" hinting at a small incident involving a curious Hermione and a matchbox as Harry would soon find out), and a more recent photo hung next to it. The kitchen also had some sense that it was used, obviously shown by the pots and pans drying in the dishwasher (Ophelia had rushed at the chore when Hermione remembered about Harry's birthday and she had forgotten to buy him a gift, and she obviously panicked and told her mom to hurry up to beat the afternoon traffic.) Overall, the house didn't seem to feel like a clean, sterilized hospital without Aunt Petunia's perfectionist cleaning techniques.

"Wow, nice home, Hermione." Harry complimented. "It feels somewhat homey."

"Thanks Harry." Hermione blushed at the compliment. She had been afraid that her house could not measure up to the magical wonder that is The Burrow.

"Well, I think you should give him a tour, Hermione, while I get the table all set up." Ophelia suggested, "after all, you'll be here for the next several weeks."

"Oh, Mrs. Granger, let me help!" Harry said.

"Oh don't worry about it, you two go on and look around the house. You're a guest, you shouldn't do anything."

"But-"

"I insist."

"Okay." With that Harry and Hermione walked up the stairs to the 2nd floor.

"Something is wrong with Harry, isn't he? I've never met a boy, a teenager no less, wanting to set the table as he did" Ophelia said, taking out the dishes and eating utensils.

"I'm afraid so. Those bastards he calls family basically turned him into a slave. I don't think he's experienced a happy childhood." Naruto responded, leaning onto the kitchen sink.

"What do you mean?" Ophelia continued, setting the table.

"I've never met a teenager so happy and carefree while sliding down a slide…" Naruto trailed off.

Ophelia's face darkened, "I see."

"Hey, let's not dwell into the past eh? I'm looking forward to some Chef Granger cuisine!" Naruto rubbed his hands together in anticipation of food.

Meanwhile, Hermione was just showing Harry the room he would be sleeping in for the duration of his visit to the Grangers starting tomorrow. "And this here is your room! Sorry it's still empty, my mum hasn't put in the spare blankets and all that." Harry walked inside and immediately looked around. The room had light blue wall paint and a queen sized bed with no blankets or pillows in the middle of the room. There was a dresser at the right side of the room just next to the door. There was also a small window about half the size of the wall on the left side of the bed with a curtain hanging over it. A desk was placed parallel to the bed with a wooden chair. "Huh, neat. I like it." Harry looked around nodding with appreciation.

"Thanks, we just finished painting it two days ago. We've always used it for storage."

"Well, it's bigger than my old room, that's for sure."

Since Harry's back was facing Hermione, he could not see her scowl at the thought of how those… monsters had treated Harry. She could only hope that his time with her and her family might heal those pains that had been caused by his "family." "Well, I guarantee you, we'll have a nice time together."

"Hm, I would want to see what Ms. Granger does during the summer besides read and work. Guess I'll find out tomorrow!" Harry and Hermione shared a laugh.

"Kids! Time for dinner!" The two teens walked down the stairs, planning what they should do for the summer, well, it was Hermione talking while Harry listened. As they came down, the door started to open, a sign that Mr. Granger was home. "Dad!" Hermione ran towards the door.

As the door opened, Naruto saw a familiar brown ponytail and gasped, "Iruka?"

"Huh?" Mr. Granger questioned as he hugged her daughter. "Uh, no, my name is Antony."

Naruto shook his head, "Oh, sorry you looked like an old teacher of mine, heh."

"Oh honey, did you have a nice trip?"

"No, those bloody potholes are still there, I dunno why they still haven't fixed it. Anyway, is this the young lad staying with us?" Antony stared at Harry with a cautious look that unnerved him.

"Yes, this is Harry Potter. You briefly met him during the 2nd year, remember?" Hermione informed him.

"Hm, well, at least you're not that red-head. He seemed like the rude type. How are you son?" Antony held out his hand, smiling.

Harry, who have never been called son for a long time, shyly shook Antony's hand, "Um, fine Mr. Granger."

"Oh, don't call me that, Mister makes me feel old. And you are?"

"Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto. Harry's guardian. Please to meet you." Naruto shook Antony's hand. "Hmm, you have a warrior's hand." He commented.

"Yeah, was in the army for a few years. Second hardest time of my life. Then got married and settled down and finished my dental education." Antony smiled as he put his arms around his wife and daughter. "Best decision I've ever made in my life." It was clear how much pride he has on his family. "You a soldier too?"

"Something like that…."

"Well, nice to meet you, but how about we eat eh? I'm hungry!" At this point, Naruto's infamous stomach growled rather loudly, making him blushed, "Heh, sorry." He scratched the back of his head, while smiling sheepishly.

After a good laugh, the five people sat down to eat Ophelia's well prepared Spaghetti and meatballs. "Hey, this is pretty good! We don't have this back in Japan." Naruto said as he dug in, though not as voracious as he usually eat when eating noodle-based food.

"Hah, hah, I like this guy already! He's as hungry as I get!" Antony laughed.

"Oh dad, I don't think anyone can eat as much as you can!" Hermione corrected.

"Oh yeah? Sir, I challenge you!" Naruto pointed at Antony. "Well, actually, tomorrow I challenge you. We should talk a bit about everyone here eh?"

"Yeah, you're right. Let's see… I'm Antony Granger, 34, dentist." The man started talking about various things in his life. During the conversation, Naruto got a good look at the man. Antony was handsome. His hair was tied into a ponytail that makes his head resemble a pineapple, similar to Iruka. Using his trained eyes, Naruto could see that underneath that long-sleeved black shirt was muscle. His hands were also lightly bruised and had small scars, indicating that they have seen violence. He wore oval glasses, but his eyes seemed alert, ready to protect his family at a moment's notice. "….And that's when I met Ophelia." Antony's eyes softened as he looked at his wife. "Let me tell you something kid," he looked at Harry, "if you want to woo a woman, read poetry. It always works, that's how I won the heart of this fair lady."

"Oh stop, you're embarrassing me." Ophelia blushed at the compliment.

"Ew dad!" Hermione scrunched her nose at her parents' affectionate action. Harry thought she looked cute when she did that, 'Wait cute, where did that come from?' he thought. 'Well, she does look cute, especially when she bites her lips when she's concentrating…. Huh? What am' I thinking, she's my best friend, I can't think about her like that! Can I?' Harry was brought out of his musings when he heard Hermione call his name.

"Harry, are you alright? You seemed out of it." He looked at her worried face.

"Huh? Yeah, yeah, I was just thinking about something."
"What?" Hermione questioned

"Oh, um, I…." He stammered and stared at Naruto with a silent plea.

"He was just thinking whether or not we could sleep here so we don't have to stay at Harry's uncle's house right kiddo?" Naruto cut in.

"Right, yeah, I don't want to stay there more than necessary."

"Oh sure, of course, please daddy?" Hermione brought out the big guns, The Puppy Dog Eyes.

"Uh? Oh fine princess. But remember, no hanky-panky alright?" He joked, causing the two teens to blush and the adults to laugh.

"Thanks dad!" Hermione hugged her father and pulled Harry's hand, "Come on! Let's get your luggage!" She said enthusiastically. Harry blushed as he felt Hermione's smooth, soft skin.

"Oh no need, Hermione, here Harry." Naruto tossed Harry's scroll containing his luggage as he passed by, "You know how to release it right?"

"Um right!" Harry yelled back as he was up the stairs by now.

"Hmm, good kid, that one. Hermione has a good friend there." Antony commented, sipping his drink. "So, a ninja huh?"

"I see you have met my kind before?" Naruto turned back to Antony.

"Oh yes, saved my life once. I believe his name was Ika, Irika, something?"

"Iruka?" Naruto stood up.

"Yeah, said he was looking for someone and was passing by when I was in trouble." Antony answered.

"So, does your daughter know that you have a double life?" Naruto had guessed.

"Nope, only my wife here. She nearly suffocated me after she found out about me leaving at ungodly hours."

"Oh please, you worry me every time you go off on those missions." Ophelia scoffed.

"So, what do you do?"

"He's MI-6, Double-O7."

"Ah, please to meet you, the legend." Harry shook his hands with Antony again.

"Bah, it's just a title, isn't it, Crimson Wind?" Antony stared at Naruto with one eye.

"So you have agents in the Hidden Countries, eh? How about in the Magical World?" who stared back. At the background, Ophelia can be heard scoffing again, muttering, "Men…"

"Of course. I know about Voldemort. Fathers have to watch out for the daughters you know? Heh heh." He chuckled, followed by Naruto.

"Well, what say we work together. Know of any solitary places here to train the two kids?"

"Don't worry, you're in a secure neighborhood. Everyone's a spy here, and we even have a stargate handy."

"Good, so I can report and do my paperwork…. Well, it'd be a pleasure working with you 007." Naruto stood up.

"And It'd be a pleasure working with you, Shinku Kaze." Antony also stood up and the two men shake their hands as a way of solidifying their deal.

Ah, an update at last. Looks like things are revealed after a simple dinner. We'll see what happens next. I've always wondered whether or not the British Government have any secret surveillance within the magic world. I decide to actually put that in. And also, there you have it, the 1st Western figure in my fic, except it's the title, not James Bond in it. Can anyone guess where I got the names Antony and Ophelia?