Glad most of you liked the last chapter, because this one's bound to catch some attention. Anyway it's going off in Ivan/Hermione, then switch over to Harry/Pan with a lemony twist involved. I'm also bringing in Lavender as she comes to meet with Harry and Hermione with Ron and their dates.

First off it's to Hermione's date with Ivan, and then onto the rest.

Enjoy!

Clarice's Diner, 7:45 p.m.:

Ivan and Hermione met as planned for dinner at an elegant restaurant recommended by Pan. Ivan had called and made the reservations on time and at the moment they were seated at a nice booth away from the windows with soft lighting and excellent service.

"You look lovely tonight Hermione." Ivan toasted to his date's beauty. She had her hair pulled up in a soft French bun with a butterfly hairclip, and wore a nice red spaghetti-strap silk dress with matching jewelry.

"Thanks, you look handsome." Draco had lent him a suit for their date, but made Ivan swear he'd return it the day after. "Ivan I can't understand how you pulled this off, this is one of the most extravagant places in London, very hard to get a reservation here."

"Well Pan told me to talk to a few people in the staff and one of them happens to be an old friend of her mom's. She gave me the names and I called the numbers." Hermione sipped her water. The waiter had already brought them their salads, and now they had to wait on the main course; Ivan ordered the lobster with crème brulee for desert, and Hermione ordered the Swordfish with the chocolate cake.

"So how're Pan and Gabriel doing?"

"They're doing good, as is Harry. They went to see the Malfoys this morning and I cannot tell you how surprised they were when Harry showed up holding Pan's hand. They just went ahead and congratulated them…"

"Wow, that fast?"

"You could say Aunt Cissa knew about Pan's crush in the beginning, but Pan made her and me swear not to say anything. When I caught them last night she gave me such a glare I backed away instantly."

"I should know, I brought Harry there."

"I know, he told me. Now enough about them, tell me a bit about you; how did you react when you found out you were a witch?"

"Oh I actually wasn't surprised, with all the things I could do and no one else could, I was actually pretty amazed. I almost believe it mind you, but I put the pieces together and I knew I wasn't normal like my family."

"You didn't jump up or act silly at all?" she made a cute face.

"Maybe a little, but I was excited about it that's for sure. What about you?"

"Oh I actually knew from the start, from all the pranks I pulled, all the mischief I got into, I was just a snotty brat. When Dumbledore found me I got it hard, taught me a lot but also taught me to behave with my magic. Not to mention all the hard lessons I got as punishment." Hermione laughed and then their meals came.

"Your lobster and crème brulee sir, and your swordfish with chocolate cake miss."

"Thank you sir." They said and began to eat.

"So how's your job hunt going at the Ministry?"

"As a matter of fact, Kingsley has given me a position in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement." Ivan's eyes widened a little.

"That's amazing, a high position too how'd you pull it off?"

"Oh I didn't, I just went back after they rebuilt the school, took my N.E.W.T.'s, passed, and Kingsley offered me a better position than an Auror like Harry and Ron. Said he could use a firm assisting hand in running the Wizard World, and he chose me along with a couple of others."

"Again I say amazing." He held up his glass. "A toast to better days." She held up hers and they clinked.

"A toast to peaceful times once again…" they clinked once more.

"And a toast to our new jobs at the Ministry." One last clink and they drank. After a few more minutes of eating a song began to play and several people got up to dance.

"Oh my I love this song." Ivan finished his lobster and wiped his mouth before glancing over at the small crowd of people in the middle of the restaurant.

"Would you care to dance?" he asked her and her eyes lit up.

"Of course." She put her napkin down and he led her to the dance floor. It was a slow love song, but it definitely fit the mood of the place; his hands went to her waist and shoulder, while hers went up to his shoulders. She looked beautiful in the lighting, and as the song got louder so did the pounding of Ivan's heart being so close to her.

They danced for at least two songs, and then out of the blue Hermione stopped suddenly looking over his shoulder.

"What's wrong?"

"Look over there but keep dancing." As they turned Ivan spotted a blonde woman with speckled glasses sitting at a table talking with a couple, whom he recognized to be the Daily Prophet's own Rita Skeeter.

"Oh damn, c'mon let's go before she sees us."

"Agreed." They quickly covered their faces and went back to their table, Ivan tipped the waiter, paid the bill, and they quickly left the restaurant getting away from that woman's evil little eyes. "Did she see us?" Hermione asked.

"I don't think so…but that was close."

"Yeah, we don't need our faces on the front page at the moment. We just started going out too…"

"Not to mention seeing her ruined the mood."

"Definitely, well maybe we should…oh dear look at the time." Ivan glanced up at Big Ben and saw it was already close to ten.

"Should I escort you home milady?" Hermione giggled.

"Of course you should." She took his arm and they disapparated right to her little apartment she'd been renting out. She took down the wards, and turned back to him. "Thanks for a lovely evening Ivan, I had a great time."

"Glad to hear it." He kissed her cheek, and she blushed a little. "So I'll see you tomorrow maybe?" she quirked an eyebrow and kissed his cheek.

"Definitely." She winked at him and went inside her apartment. Ivan gave an inward smirk and disapparated back to outside Grimmauld Place. Only one light was on, and it was from the living room; Pan and Harry were probably up chatting amongst themselves and Gabriel asleep in his room. Ivan made his way into the house and passed by the den seeing the two lovebirds in their pajamas sipping warm tea and laughing.

"Hey you're back." Pan put her cup down. "How'd it go?"

"It was great, until we danced that is."

"You didn't step on her foot did you?" Harry laughed.

"No, but we did see a certain reporter/journalist at the restaurant." Both their eyes widened.

"You saw Skeeter? Did she see you?"

"No thank God, we left before she could see us. It was a good night though, and I'm seeing her again tomorrow."

"Really? Then I suppose you'll love to hear that we're going on a date tomorrow as well." His eyes widened.

"You two are actually going on in public after only dating for one day? What if someone sees you?" they exchanged looks.

"We're going out to the river, sometime at eight when it closes so no one will see us." Ivan nodded.

"Should I go along to help keep watch?" he could tell Pan was about to say no, but then she stopped.

"I have a better idea, why don't you and Hermione and Ron and Lavender join us?" Harry beamed at her.

"Pan are you sure about that?"

"Of course I'm sure, I mean why shouldn't we at least have a triple date once? Plus I'd like to get to know Lavender a bit." Ivan nodded.

"I'll floo Hermione and see what she says." He left them alone and went straight upstairs, first stopping to glance in Gabriel's room. He was sound asleep in his crib, bundled up in his blue blanket given to him by Aunt Cissa. 'Goodnight little man.' He went to his room and sat down on his bed, changed clothes and carefully folded the suit in its case. 'What a night, what a beautiful night.' His eyes soon felt heavy as his head hit the pillow, and he went straight to sleep.

The next day:

Harry woke up hearing little Gabriel crying in his room. He yawned, stretched, grabbed his glasses, and slipped out of bed walking over next door. He cut on the light and just as his vision cleared from another yawn he almost jumped back as he spotted Gabriel's little head poking up from the bottom of the crib.

"Holy Hippogriffs! Pan! Ivan get in here!" he shouted and the sound of thundering footsteps coming up the stairs and into the hallway.

"What what is it?" Pan rushed in with Ivan behind her.

"Look!" they stopped and saw Gabriel still fussing.

"Why's he crying?"

"No look…his head!" Pan looked at him and then gasped when she saw Gabriel.

"I don't get it…"

"Ivan his head, he's lifted his head for the first time!" Ivan's eyes widened and they rushed to the crib. "Aw that's my little serpentine prince!" Pan picked Gabriel up and he immediately calmed down. "He's becoming a big boy now!" she spun around twice with him making Harry and Ivan laugh.

"Ok now let's go eat breakfast I'm starving."

"You read my mind Ivan." Harry followed them both down to the kitchen and saw Kreacher had made a good breakfast of sausage, eggs, and toast with coffee. The elf was also sitting down on a small chair at the counter resting his head. "Kreacher?" the elf turned to him.

"Kreacher…has helped Mistress Pan make breakfast…"

"He was a good help, you can go rest if you want Kreacher." Pan put Gabriel in his chair.

"Kreacher will stay and help Mistress Pan clean…" Pan smiled and Harry loved that smile.

"Alright, well then at least join us at the table." Kreacher quickly sat in a small chair with a plate set in front of him. Everyone sat down to eat while Pan took out some baby food for Gabriel, creamed peaches with a vanilla twist.

"I'll feed him Pan." Harry offered.

"Oh no Harry you're a guest here."

"No I insist."

"Come on Pan let him do it so we can eat in peace." Ivan groaned and Pan just handed Harry the jar. He fed Gabe the peaches and the baby just loved them.

"He's a good eater."

"Always has been, I have the marks to prove it." Ivan almost choked on his food but Harry just laughed.

"Didn't need to hear that sis."

"Oh shut up you've said worse ya womanizer." They all laughed that time. The rest of the meal continued on in silence until Gabriel finished his peaches and let out a huge burp on his own. "Good one sweetie!" Pan beamed and Gabriel pounded his hands in response.

"Ha ha, well I'm going to change I've got work to do at the Ministry." Harry wiped his hands and sat up discarding the empty jar.

"Me too, Kingsley said he wants us both present today."

"Ok well I've got shopping to do today anyway and Kreacher's going with me. Aunt Andy's taking Gabe today for me until I'm done." Harry smiled and went back upstairs to his room slipping on some nice pants and vest shirt. After slipping on his shoes and grabbing his wand he met Ivan at the front door as they disapparated outside a muggle department store. They made their way into the restroom, into the stalls and pulled the flush valves taking them to the ministry.

"Easy isn't it?" Ivan smirked and they made their way through the crowds up to Kingsley's office, where none other than Rita Skeeter was waiting as well.

"Ah Harry how wonderful to see you again!" she said, quill and pad at the ready. Harry just nodded at her, and then she turned to Ivan. "Oh…Ivan Lestrange, how charming to see you here as well, now what brings you two here on a day like this?"

"Mr. Shacklebolt sent for us, said it's important." Skeeter's eyes rose.

"Really? Well I suppose I shouldn't be surprised…and where is Pandora today, and her bundle of joy?" Ivan glared a bit, Harry could see why. Skeeter had been stalking them for weeks trying to get a story, thankfully they could evade her every sense even her animagus form.

"My sister and nephew couldn't join us today." Harry remembered that Pan wanted to stay out of the spotlight not just because of paparazzi and their crazy stories but also because she hadn't wanted Gabe to be exposed to any of the rubbish most people thought of her and Ivan till this day.

"And why's that?"

"She had shopping to do. Now if you'll excuse us we have a meeting." They walked by without another word and Kingsley met them at his door.

"Hello boys, come in." they did as such. "How've you been?"

"Been great sir, what about yourself?"

"Oh…" he sighed. "Been busy running this place, thankfully I have Hermione to help me. Speaking of which Ivan…" Ivan held up his hand with a small shush pointing to the door.

"Skeeter…"

"Oh, well then down to business for why I've called you here." Kingsley pulled out two pouches and handed them over to the two. They opened them carefully and inside were large, golden A's with the minister's symbol on the back.

"What's this?"

"Auror badges, a new sort of fashion Hermione suggested. All Aurors will wear them in their robes to prove their positions."

"So it's like muggle policemen and women wearing badges?" Ivan asked and Kingsley nodded.

"You don't have to wear them at all times, but it's best if you keep them on whenever on a mission or around here." Both boys nodded understanding. "So congratulations boys you're now officially Aurors."

"Thank you Kingsley." They said.

"Well now I'd love to chat more with you but I have more businesses going on today…"

"Very well, I was going to see someone anyway." Ivan winked and left the room. Harry nodded at Kingsley and left to explore the Ministry a bit. Several people greeted him along the way, and as he finally decided to leave someone tapped his shoulder.

"Harry." He turned around to see his recent ex-girlfriend Ginny.

"Ginny what're you doing here?"

"I heard you're now an Auror, congratulations."

"Thank you, now if you'll excuse me…"

"Wait now what's the rush? Let's have lunch or something…"

"Ginny it's still morning, and I have to get home."

"Oh yes where're you staying? I've been looking all over for you and no one seems to know." He knew she'd say that.

"That's none of your business, and I won't have lunch with you because we're not together anymore."

"You mean last night? Well I know you had a rough day so I suppose you weren't being serious. Now where shall we meet?" she tried to grab his arm but he pulled away.

"We're not dating anymore Ginny, now leave me alone." He seethed and turned away but she grabbed his arm again. "Let go."

"No, we're soul mates Harry. We're meant to be, we're to be married you know it in your heart." He turned back to her not caring about the stares they were receiving.

"You don't know what's in my heart Ginny! I broke up with you because I knew you weren't my soul mate, and if you must know…remember your question from two nights ago?" her eyes widened.

"You mean…?"

"I'm in love with someone else." She let go of his arm, and many others around him gasped.

"In love with someone else, who?"

"None of your business that's who." With that he turned and flooed away back to Grimmauld Place. He could see Pan had not returned back from her shopping, so he figured he'd go and visit Andromeda and Teddy. He stepped back inside the fireplace and was soon in their living room; Teddy was on the floor playing with his blocks and Andromeda was reading Gabriel a book.

"Oh hello Harry please come in." Harry obliged and Teddy started crawling towards him.

"Hey there Teddy." He picked him up and Teddy squealed with delight. "You being a good boy for your grandma?"

"Gah!" he smiled and Harry laughed.

"How'd it go at the Ministry?" Harry held up his badge. "Oh that's wonderful!"

"Thanks Andy, where're Remus and Tonks?" Andy rolled her eyes smiling.

"They went out for a bit, Nymphadora's got a day off and Remus has landed a job at Flourish and Blotts in Diagon Alley."

"Great, something I think he can deal with after all this." Andy laughed and Gabriel got fussy. "Aw what's wrong Gabe?" he started reaching towards Harry.

"I think he wants you." Harry sat down on the couch and took both boys in his arms. "That's so cute, hold on I'll get the camera." Harry laughed and positioned both boys on his lap and a sudden flash blinded him. "Sorry, but that was adorable."

"It's ok it's not like it hasn't happened before."

"Now Harry tell me, how're things between you and Pan?"

"We're good, better than good they're great!" Andy smiled.

"Good to hear, what about the Weasleys?" Harry groaned and let Teddy go to play with his toys.

"They don't know yet, but Ron does. He's been very supportive as has Hermione."

"Are they an item?" Harry shook his head.

"Not anymore, they both realized they're better off as friends plus they've started seeing two other people." She gave him a look. "Ron's dating Lavender Brown, and Hermione's with…Ivan." Andy's eyes widened.

"Y-You…you're serious?" Harry nodded. "My nephew, my sister Bellatrix's child…is dating Hermione Granger the brightest Muggleborn I've ever known?"

"Indeed so, I think it'll work out with them." Andy started laughing, and Harry laughed too. "I just don't know what'll happen once the word gets out."

"I can't imagine, you and Pan, Hermione and Ivan…it's bound to start a storm. Picture it, "The Boy Who Lived in Love with Daughter of the Dark Lord", or "Prince of Darkness in love with Muggleborn". Either way someone's going to hate it."

"Well they can get over it. Look Andy, I know it's sudden and all but since I met Pan I've felt a strong hold or pull to her."

"Strong pull?"

"Yes, it's like whenever I'm around her I feel…happy, like I want to be with her and protect her. It's almost like I need her."

"Because you do." He looked at her. "Harry from what I've seen so far you and Pan not only have a physical attraction to each other but a soul attraction as well."

"Soul attraction?"

"It's when a witch or wizard finds their true mate, and once their magic has sensed that mate they feel a pull towards them as you just described. It's like a way of your magic saying I must be with them or I must have them. Tell me when you're around Pan you feel, refreshed, happy, attraction?" Harry nodded. "Then that proves it, you and Pan are soul mates."

"Really?"

"Precisely, and I'm sure she feels the same way. Pan just has to…well…I think you know what I mean?" Harry thought for a minute.

"You mean I have to…shag her?" Andy put her hands over Gabriel's tiny head, which was resting on Harry's shoulder. "Sorry…but seriously?"

"In a way yes, once you two mate your bond is complete. You'll be inseparable, and I'd advise you to do it soon but not too soon because if I know Pan then she'll want to take it slow." Harry nodded. "Do you understand why?"

"I do, I mean she didn't tell me the full story but I know that whatever her last boyfriend did her to wound him up in prison."

"And got her pregnant." Harry knew that much too. "Harry just understand this, Pan and Ivan have been through a lot just like you. If anything I can see why she's bonded to you, and you can too right?"

"Of course. And Andy I just want to say thanks for all this, but would you mind if asked one little favor?"

"Sure."

"Could you babysit Gabriel tonight, Pan and I have a date." She smiled and took the sleeping Gabriel from Harry's arms.

"You got it kiddo." Harry kissed her cheek and flooed home. Pan was in the kitchen putting away groceries with Kreacher.

"Hey darling." She turned and greeted him with a kiss.

"Hello Harry, where've you been?"

"I was just at Andromeda's checking on her and Teddy. Gabriel was sleeping when I left." Pan hugged him and rested her head on his shoulder.

"Oh I almost forgot, I ran into Ron and Lavender in Diagon Alley. They said they wouldn't be able to make the date because they want some alone time away from their families. Plus I got word from Ivan that he and Hermione were going to meet her parents in Scotland tonight." How coincidental this was, Harry actually wanted to have some privacy with her tonight anyhow.

"So I guess this means you and I will have the river to us?"

"Indeed so. Can you help Kreacher while I go change?" he kissed her cheek.

"Sure love." She trotted upstairs and Harry helped Kreacher with the remaining bags. "Kreacher can you do something for me?" the elf looked up at him. "Can you make a small but hearty meal for a picnic tonight? For me and Pan?"

"Kreacher knows the meal." The elf smiled at Harry.

"Thank you Kreacher, and keep it a surprise." The elf bowed and left the kitchen after they put the last of the food away. Harry walked into the hall seeing it was only after four, so they still had a good bit to go before the date; he would shower, clean, and help Kreacher prepare the meal as he planned out their date.

'This is going to be great.' He thought and went upstairs to get ready.

That night: 7:15 p.m.:

Harry was waiting at the door with a small basket in his hand. He wore a nice blue casual but dressy shirt with black pants and comfortable shoes, and his hair was combed out nicely when he finally managed to keep it from sticking up. He had given Kreacher the night off and the elf had gone over to Aberforth's pub to see Dobby whom he had become good friends with since the war ended.

"Harry?" he looked up the stairs and saw Pan coming down. She had her long hair in an up do and wore a purple blouse with nice jeans and shoes. Her makeup was light but she shined beautifully in the light.

"You look beautiful Pan."

"And you look handsome, you ready?"

"When you are." He stepped aside and let Pan step out first. Once they set foot on the sidewalk Harry disapparated them to the riverside. The moon was full, and the stars were out reflecting across the river's surface.

"Harry this is amazing."

"I picked a good night eh?" he used his wand to set out the food on a nice blanket Kreacher had picked out.

"Oh Harry how'd you know about these?" she admired the food.

"I persuaded Kreacher to make it for you." The elf had made small cucumber and turkey sandwiches with jasmine tea and loganberry crumpets, Pan's favorite treat. They sat down and ate peacefully, but when Pan took a bite of the crumpet she let out a loud satisfied moan.

"Mmm….these are delicious."

"Glad you like them…listen Pan, there's something I have to tell you." She put the crumpet down and leaned in a bit.

"What is it?"

"Do…do you know what a soul attraction is?" she nodded. "Then this makes it easier to explain, Pan when you're around me do you feel a pull or anything?"

"As a matter of fact yes, and when you're gone it's like that pull gets stronger and stronger until you're back around me." Good she did feel it.

"So…do you know what it means?" she smiled and kissed his lips.

"Does that answer your question?" he smiled and kissed her back, it wasn't long before their tongues began a battle into each other's mouths. Harry's left hand went up into Pan's hair and pulled it out of its tie; her hair fell to her shoulders and his hand was soon entangled in it.

"Harry…" Pan pulled away with a slight blush on her cheeks. The look in her eyes had hope, but also fears.

"It's ok Pan, we don't have to do anything if you don't want to." She shook her head.

"No I want to, i-it's just that…last time this happened I…" Harry put a hand on her cheek.

"Pan, whatever that guy did to you was his fault not yours. I don't know exactly what happened between you and him, but I won't hurt you like he did, because I actually care about you and your baby." Pan looked at him with a small smile.

"I know you won't…it's just that when he used me, he drugged me. I couldn't have stopped it, that drug numbed my magic and I couldn't get away in time." He pulled her into his arms and kissed her head gently.

"Pan, he was a bastard who hurt you. He took advantage of you, but I won't; I care for you and Gabriel, and I'll do anything in my power to protect you both from anything or anyone. I won't hurt you, I'd die before I could ever hurt you or Gabe." He pulled away and looked straight into her eyes. "I love you. I love you with all my heart Pandora Noelle Broacher Lestrange." Pan had tears falling from her eyes, sweet tears of happiness as she leaned in and kissed Harry full on the lips.

"I love you too, Harold James Potter." He kissed her again and gently eased her back onto the now cleaned blanket. His hands went into her hair and down to her shoulders, he kissed his way down from her mouth straight to her neck and sucked on a spot under her ear; she gasped and her hands went to his head. "Harry…" she moaned and his eyes met hers.

"Pan, just relax I'll be gentle." She nodded and he continued to kiss as his hands began to undo the buttons on her blouse.

Enter Lemon scene: BE WARNED!:

The buttons were easy to remove, and as Harry slipped off the rest of Pan's shirt he saw she was wearing a dark green bra that was almost see-through. He continued to kiss down her neck and down to her left boob suckling on it through the material.

"Hah! H-Harry…" she moaned. He smiled through his movements and began to massage the other boob with his right hand; his other hand went to her waist and began to undo her pants. She whimpered as the front of her was exposed but she gladly helped slip the pants off easily.

Harry then pulled away and pulled off his shirt tossing it to the same spot as Pan's blouse and pants had gone. As he paid attention to her other boob his right hand went down in between her legs and in her panties; his fingers began to rub and she let out whimpers and moans as he sped up and began kissing down her stomach.

"Ahh…oohhh Harry…" he smirked looking up at her. Her face was flushed and her brown eyes were wide with pleasure.

"Shhh." He whispered and then his mouth went straight to her womanhood, and she tasted so sweet. As he licked and lightly bit the area Pan's moans got louder and longer; his hands gripped her thighs and then one went to where his mouth had gone and a finger went straight inside her.

"AH!" she cried out, and then he added another finger. Her moans were making him crazy and going straight to his groin; his pants were tightening. He wanted her so badly but he had to be careful and gentle to not scare her. "H-Harry…mmm…" he looked up at her again.

"Almost there, you're almost ready." He continued to prepare her and stopped his administrations making her whimper in protest. He climbed over her and kissed her forehead positioning himself at her entrance after undoing his own pants. "Are you ready?"

"Harry…l-lube?" he gave himself a mental slap, how could he forget about that? Harry pulled out his wand and muttered a spell coating his hand with a warm liquid and prepared himself and her again.

"Take a deep breath Pan…relax." He slowly pushed into Pan and she gave a tiny cry closing her eyes tightly. "Relax…r-relax…" God she was tight. He slowly thrust into her, carefully not to hurt her; her moans continued as she chanted his name, her arms were around his neck and her legs went around his waist.

"Ah..ah, ahhh, Harry!" she moaned. His pace picked up with each thrust, and then his mouth began kissing her neck and suckled on her earlobe.

"Pan…Pan…Pan…" he moaned with her. He could feel himself going over the edge with her, and he sped up with the thrusts with each moan. "Ugh…PANDORA!" he shouted as his seed shot into her.

"HARRY!" she cried with him with her own release. Harry collapsed onto her and they breathed together carefully as he rolled off her. She kissed him gently and put her head on his chest.

"That…was…amazing." He breathed wrapping his arm around her. She was still panting, and Harry smiled at how cute she looked in the afterglow.

"Harry…I love you."

"And I love you Pan, nothing will ever change that." He kissed her head. "You too tired to dress? I can take us home…"

"N-No I'm fine, I'll just get…" she stopped and Harry heard a clicking sound with a small flash of light. He turned over and someone ran off from the bushes but then he recognized the hair and the quill floating in the air. "What was that?" he scrambled to get into his clothes with Pan and saw where the spy had vanished, leaving a green feathery piece of a quill behind. "Harry?"

"Rita Skeeter…she caught us."

You like? Was the lemon scene good? Next chapter's all about the others finding out about Harry and Pan's relationship, along with Ivan and Hermione's. Gonna be a lot of drama going on, but who shall show it the worst?

Review and I'll update soon!

Later!