CHAPTER 23

At some point Harry had woken up and listened in to the conversation. He did not understand most of the words spoken in French but felt Hermione's emotions as their discussion progressed. The emotions that came through from her were intrigue and a spike of lust when Gabby kissed her. Harry found that interesting.

Harry had read a few months back a book that covered Veela's. He had read about a Veela's reactions to bonds and there was a paragraph on life debts. The book had covered possession of a Veela and it's effect on them. In this instance because of the path Gabby had tried to take the possession of her would serve two purposes. The main thing it would assure her that they wanted this…wanted her to be with them. The second it would fulfill a fantasy of Hermione's and perhaps Gabby's too.

Harry felt himself at her entrance and knew that should he enter further a odd fact was that a Veela would lock up until they could fully mate. Harry suddenly thrust a few inches and Gabby's muscles locked up. Harry turned her on her back as he assumed the top position. Harry gentle placed a hand around her throat, another move that assured the Veela that Harry chose this intimacy.

"Today forward your pet name shall be Gabby to me and Hermione. Today my little pet you will become a possession of house Potter." Harry turned to Hermione "She needs to bond with you and the best way to do that is through your orgasm."

Hermione looked confused and didn't answer so Harry continued "Straddle her face and I will take care of the rest. Today I am your Captain!" Hermione had a little smile on her lips as she complied.

Two hours later -

Hermione finally came out of her fog induced haze to sit up abruptly. She looked around the room and found Harry spooning Gabby…Gabrielle… no it is definitely Gabby now. She looked over and saw both her mates smiling at her. Hermione began to smile to for some reason and then the memories of what they had done came flooding back to her. Hermione's face turned red.

Gabby held her chin and looked into her eyes and spoke in English to her "Mione do not be embarrassed by what happened it was beautiful and almost as beautiful as you are." Gabby gave her a smile "Our Harry did exactly what needed to be done to help me and most of all to help you bond with me. He did not hurt me or force me into anything I didn't want."

Hermione then relaxed and snuggled closer to both of them. "I don't think I will ever forget this day and the thought of it makes me…" Hermione looked at both of them as Harry answered.

"It makes you want to rip off your clothes and act like a sex starved animal, doesn't it?"

Hermione almost laughed as she answered "Gods yes. I have never been so lust driven in all my life." Harry and Gabby petted her hair.

Harry smiled "Do you feel any jealousy of Gabby?" Hermione looked at them and thought for a moment. Harry understood that look "You never will because she belongs to you as much as she belongs to me. She belongs to us."

Hermione looked at them as Gabby smiled "This is the best Bond for a Veela to feel with a bonded pair." Gabby held her chin up "Most importantly I am not a slave but I have an intense desire to please and pleasure my mates. This to me is love."

Hermione laid her head across Gabby hip and smile "Gabby that is just how our Harry works. He is one of a kind and we are lucky to have him."

Gabby sighed heavily "Oui!" She rolled onto her back "So when do you plan on taking your pet home?" This caused Harry and Hermione to laugh at her.

Harry got up and stretched knowing he had an audience watching him. Hermione whispered to Gabby "I think we could wrestle him back to bed and have our way with him, what do you think?"

Gabby smiled "I would love that."

Harry shook his finger "Not until we get some business accomplished. First Gabby do you accept this bond?"

Gabby sat up and bowed her head "I do Lord Potter, I accept this bond into the house of Potter." The magic flashed around Gabby and a red and gold choker necklace appeared around her delicate neck. Gabby felt it on her neck and gave them a big smile.

The three entered the Delacour dining room to find Fleur, Bill Weasley, Francios, and Appoline talking. As they entered, the people in the room turned to them and watched them enter. Francios smiled as he watched Harry escort both ladies in with their arms wrapped around his arm. Harry pulled out two chairs on each side of his and then deftly scooted in Gabby's then Hermione's before seating himself.

Elfs appeared with tea for all three of them and Francios couldn't resist any longer. "I take it from your entrance that you have reconciled your needs and have come to terms with the situation?"

Gabby looked to Harry and Hermione to show the table that it was a question for them. Hermione looked to Harry. Harry leaned forward "I believe sir that we have achieved balance for all of us. I would have preferred free choice for all of us but that was not possible." Harry then smiled as he rubbed Gabby neck "Gabby will be coming home with us today."

Appoline smiled at him "Gabby, is this good for you?"

Gabby looked into her eyes and then smiled "It is mama. I have two mates and they accept me for who I am."

Appoline looked surprised "You bonded to both?"

Gabby smiled "Oui, I did." Gabby smirked "You are going to love this." She stated before turning to Harry "My love can you release your inner beast, to the whole room."

Harry grinned and then closed his eyes for a moment. He gathered a maelstrom of emotions and then allowed only one to radiate from him. He suddenly opened his eyes and pushed the beast outward.

Appoline eyes opened wide and then began to flutter as she gasped and had a massive orgasm. Fluer, Hermione, and Gabby had the exact same response. Francois and Bill felt like a deadly predator entered the room and they began to look around in fear. Harry maintained this for about 20 seconds and then released his magic back to his core.

Appoline stood up quickly and on shaky legs as she backed against the wall and stood looking at Harry in complete shock. She gathered herself together "Sweet mother of god! Describe how you did that?"

Harry looked at her oddly "Last night during the final completion of our bond I felt an animal spirit within me. It was released forcefully which sent these two to another world. Since then I feel that spirit and when needed I can summon and then project it."

Appoline put her hands to her mouth "Oh my god. I must tell the Veela council. Oh good heavens!"

Fleur leaned forward and looked at Harry "Is this the first time this effect has happened?"

Hermione leaned forward "He has been able to fix his gaze upon me and my mother and drive us crazy for a year now. It was never this intense until today."

Fleur leaned back in thought and then looked at her mother before nodding her head. "Bill we must leave and go to the Veela high council." Fleur stood up and looked at Harry. Her body shivered and then she grabbed Bill's hand "Hurry!" she stated as she ran out of the room.

Harry heard the floo flare and then quiet down very quickly. Appoline spoke French to Francios for about a minute he gave Appoline and then Harry strange looks before stepping over to Harry. "Lord Potter you are an honorable man and I hope in the future I can rectify my stupidity for not getting to know you better. You saved both of my daughters once and now another for a second time. My family owes you a great debt."

Harry stood up "Sir, I don't feel that way at all and you owe me nothing."

Francios smiled "This too is what an honorable man would say. You need only ask for anything that is within my power to give and it is yours." Francois hugged him "I must go to the ministry as I have other duties to take care of."

Francois then leaned down and gave Gabby and then Hermione a kiss on the cheek. To Hermione he added welcome to the family. Hermione blushed and said thank you. They heard the floo flare up from the other room.

Appoline moved to stand across from Harry and it looked like her breathing was erratic and she was having a hard time maintaining her composure. "Hermione you must take Gabby and floo to your home in England."

Hermione looked at her and started to say something but Harry interrupted her "Hermione I don't know how or why but this is for yours and Gabby's protection. It has to do with me and she will need to train me. I will be home tomorrow night."

Appoline gasped and said a few words in french. "Hermione you must leave now before it is too late. Harry will explain it to you tomorrow."

Hermione stood and looked at her and then grabbed Gabby's hand. She looked at Harry and then gave a slight bow "I shall await my lord's return." Hermione blushed profusely as she realized what she had just done.

Harry only looked at her and did not respond except to say "You have pleased me wife."

Hermione shivered from his praise and walked quickly away shocked at her very subservient behavior and most of all her need to obey Harry. She drew comfort from the fact that Harry would tell her what she needed to know.

Appolline stood across the table looking at Harry with something akin to hunger, eagerness, and awe. Once she heard the floo flare and then die down. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. "I do not have much time Harry as the urges are driving me. You have enthralled every female in this house and they are compelled to obey you without question.

Appoline began to paw and rip at her clothing "You must let your complete animal spirit out. It is the only way you will learn to control it."

Harry felt the animal spirit build within him "How will this affect you?" Francois is my anchor and my mind will be safe from the mental commanding of your gift. The urges will have to be satisfied. If Hermione and Gabby had stayed without an anchor they would have become mindless slaves to your will. I can survive this and be able to teach you how to control it."

Harry floo'ed to Potter manor finding Hermione and Gabby sitting in the study reading books. He sat down between them and took their hands in his "Thank you for supporting me."

Hermione squeezed his hands "You are welcome but you know I was very angry at you yesterday when Gabby told me what this was about. It took me until this morning when Gabby finally made me realize what would have happened if her mother had not stepped into our place."

Harry kissed her cheek "Did Gabby explain what I have to do the rest of this week to both of you."

Hermione smiled "Oh yes and we have plotted and planned this morning to have our fun."

Harry feigned fright "I think I am scared." Hermione and Gabby giggled.

ONE WEEK LATER –

Harry was standing outside of the Wizegmont main chamber awaiting the announcement for new member's to enter. Harry finally heard the announcement and he wandlessly waved the doors open as he strolled with Gabby and Hermione into the chamber. As he came into full view he clearly heard a male member say "Has he no shame? To bring that animal and that thing in here is wrong."

Harry's face turned red and he reacted. He teleported right next to the voice that said it. He looked down at him and his eyes were flaring with emerald flames. Harry slapped him across the cheek "How dare you speak about my loved ones this way. I did not save this world to keep this bigotry and hatred going."

Harry picked him up with one hand and flung him to the chamber floor. Before he landed Harry stunned him. Harry jumped to the floor and drug the unconscious man to the main podium.

Harry looked to the Wizengmont reporter "If I am not mistaken this is the current Lord Montague. He owes a business debt to the Black Family and the Potter Family. As of now I am calling in these markers. His current assets, properties and business do not equal the total principal and interest he owes and therefore I am taking his hereditary seat on the Wizengmont as payment in full."

Harry turned to the Aurors standing on the side "Please remove this unauthorized member from these chambers." Harry turned and held the hands of Gabby and Hermione and smiled at them before stating for all to hear "Please forgive my failure to protect your honor and dignity Miladies." Harry gave a formal bow.

Hermione answered "You are forgiven and loved milord as you have kept our dignity and honor intact." Hermione curtsied.

Harry turned and approached the podium and raised his wand "I, Harry James Potter, do declare my legal right to the perform the duties as a wizengmont member and announce these as the current seats I hold the Ancient and Noble house of Potter with another three by right of conquest; For the Ancient and Noble House of Black with another five by right of conquest; for the house of Gaunt I hold another with one additional seat by conquest; for house Malfoy I have another with an additional three by right of Conquest. This is a total of 16 seats in this August body."

A general gasp was heard in the chamber with murmers of voices growing in volume. Augusta Longbottom banged the gavel "Order, Order I say. Do I have any objections to Lord Potter joining this body?"

A Lady towards the back left stood up "Lady Longbottom I object to Lord Potter joining this body."

Lady Longbottom looked at Harry "How do you respond Lord Potter?"

Harry turned to the lady "Ma'am I do not know your name and I wish to know under what grounds you hold this objection."

The Lady smirked "I am Lady Alicia Knott, regeant for the house of Knott until my daughter sires a male to assume the role as Lord Knott. My grounds are simple you have received no training to become a Wizengmont member."

Harry smiled back at her "Was the previous lord Knott, Avery Knott?" The Lady Knott nodded her head to affirm this. "Avery Knott was a known marked Death eater that died in service to the Dark Lord Voldermort at the battle of Hogwarts. Further the Knott's hold a contract debt to house Black for the amount of 938,000 galleons with interest. As lord Black I call this debt marker in. Lady Knott do you have the funds to pay this debt?"

The Lady Knott looked in horror and answered "I withdraw my object to Lord Potter's joining the Wizengmont."

Harry shouted back at her "It is too late for that. Your assets to include your bank account's, lands, homes, and business are estimated at 654,000 galleons. Reporter please record the seizure of these properties and assets of house Knott will be transferred to House Black and since house Knott has no other assets I claim the seat of house Knott as Lord Black.

Harry then looked at the other Wizengmont members "Is there any other objects to my joining this body."

A elder Wizengmont member stood up "I think Lord Potter that everyone understands from your harsh treatment to any that oppose you there will be no more objections to you this morning. I stand to vote for your joining."

Another woman stood up "Lord Potter may we have this vote in secret ballot?"

Harry smirked "No you may not, you will do so now while I watch and take names of those that do not vote the correct way."

Lady Longbotttom banged her gavel "Any that oppose Lord Potter raise your wands in red." No one raised a wand. Lady Longbottom chuckled to herself "A first for this body we have a unanimous decision on something. Lord Potter welcome to this body you may take your seat.

Harry raised his seat "Point of order Madam Longbottom. I noted in the record that there has not been appointed a Vice-counsel for this body. I, Lord Potter wish to appoint myself to this position."

Lady Longbottom stuttered for a second "Lord Potter I have no recollection of this position."

Harry turned to her with a smile "Of course not Madam as the position was not filled by Minister Atwood in 1789 after it's last holder died mysteriously. The position is still valid and could be held as this body has never done away with it."

Minister Bones stood up "What are you up to Lord Potter? What power does this position hold that you desire?"

Harry smiled "Why minister I am so glad that you asked that question. Vice counsel is just behind the Minister in power and duties. If the Minister should become incapacitated or die then it is the Vice Counsel that would take the position of Interim Minister."

Harry snickered at Minister Bone's look of shock and then continued "Further if the Supreme Mugwump is unable to perform their duties he would replace her or him until such time as they return. The last power that this position holds is that to set the legislative agenda for each Wizengmont session."

Minister Bones "So you are telling me that any law I wish to pass has to go through this position to get approval for a session?"

Harry's smile got even bigger "That is correct Minister."

Minister Bones put her hands on her hips "I could see why that would annoy a minister or two."

Harry then turned to the chamber "House Potter seconds the motion and calls for a vote on this matter."

A member called out "He can't do that….can he?"

Madam Longbottom answered back "Lord Shilling he holds seventeen seats for five different houses two of which are Ancient and Noble, he can indeed do this."

Another Member stood up "I move that all Wizengmont votes be done by secret ballot."

Harry walked closer to the member "Ah Madam Davis the regent for House Davis." Harry took out a small book and flipped the pages. "Ah, yes here it is House Davis owes house Malfoy the sum of 335,000 galleons. I call this debt marker due as of today."

Harry looked at her as she answered "I do not have these funds available."

Harry looked at her "Your assets as of this morning total 330,000 galleons. Reporter please note, for the record, that House Malfoy seizes all House Davis assets and now claims the Wizengmont seat for house Davis. Fortunately for you Madam Davis because the debt you owe is less than 20,000 galleons you have the right of redemption for a period of five years with interest. You may see Griphook at Gringott's to work out a payment plan to return your seat to your house."

Harry turned to the rest of the chamber as Madam Davis made her way out of the chambers. "House Davis withdraws the motion for closed voting. Madam Longbottom you may proceed with the vote count."

Madam Longbottom stood stunned as Harry had this morning destroyed three houses and claimed a total of eighteen seats for his house. She finally recovered "All those opposed to Lord Potter claiming the position of Vice Counsel please indicate with your wands in red." Not one wand was lifted to oppose.

Madam Longbottom raised her gavel "By unanimous vote Lord Potter becomes the Vice Counsel for this body."

Five hours later the session closed and the members had filed out. All that remained was madam Longbottom, Minister Bones, Harry, Hermione, and Gabby. The Minister stood up and began to clap as she approached Harry "Very well played Lord Potter."

Harry smiled "Minister for you it is always Harry."

"Then when alone you may call me Amelia and I want to know how many other houses you could have destroyed this morning?" she asked him.

Hermione chuckled out "Well the count was fifteen this morning when we started. We are down to twelve."

Madam Longbottom laughed "You ran roughshod over us with less than 30% of the vote in your pocket. That young man is astounding and it is right out of your grandfather's play book, in fact it reminded me of him."

Harry bowed "Why thank you."

The Minister looked at him "So you got yourself appointed to a very powerful position in our government, you had 752 discriminatory laws appealed, and you have every member scrambling to get to Gringott's to see if they owe your houses anything. There will be backlash from this."

Harry smiled again "I could only destroy twelve more houses but I can also severely financially strain another thirty five houses for the debt I purchased from Gringott's and others."

Madam Longbottom smirked "In other words you own sixty-five total houses and votes. That is a lot of power."

Amelia got serious "What do you plan to do with that power Harry?"

Harry looked at her "Prevent another Dark Lord from ever rising, make sweeping and long lasting changes, and lastly to make this body not hereditary but an elected body."

Amelia whistled "That is a lot Harry and a lot to ask from people without a revolt happening."

Harry looked down "That is not my intent and you know that these changes are needed. England is the only country that remains stuck in the Victorian era and it is ridiculas."

Amelia held her hands up "I am on your side Harry and I agree with you. Hell, I am even jealous of how much power you learned to wield. I wanted everything you did today but I expected only a tenth of it before the end of my term as minister. Government is not used to moving this fast. You are also making enemies so please be careful."

Harry looked at her "I used a big stick today to make a point and you will see over the next few weeks how I use a carrot. Those who plot will do so regardless of today and besides none of them are Voldemort."

Hermione, Gabby, and Harry made it home. They had a very light dinner and then went to the master suite for the evening. Harry looked at both of them and then released his inner beast their reaction to this was immediate. Gabby looked to be extremely happy with an almost absolute happiness was on her facial features.

Hermione on the other hand seemed to be on the apex of confusion and giddiness. Gabby looked over to her "Mione why do you fight these feelings. Do you not trust Harry and all that he did last week to prepare us for this."

Gabby placed Hermione in a hug "Mione if he had wanted us as mindless servants he could have done so the first night back and we would be just that."

Hermione looked at Harry and licked her lips "I am afraid because this feels so good. I am afraid it will become addicting."

Gabby laughed and then closed her eyes "Oh, yes it is and I want it all the time. If I was a cat he would be my favorite kind of cat toy. Let go and let us play that is what he wants."

Hermione relaxed and then closed her eyes and then suddenly jumped forward to tackle Harry to the ground. Gabby was laughing very hard. She looked down "This one is not reserved when she takes the pencil out of her ass."

Hermione raised up and then pulled Gabby down "Shut up and get those lips busy."