The next morning Cassandra woke up and saw Harry still sleeping. She tried to quietly get up so she could search for her missing negligee. She wondered where it went when Harry made it disappear. Just when she shifted she felt Harry's arm encircle her waist. Harry woke up before Cassandra and pretended to sleep. She turned her head to find Harry grinning while his eyes were closed.
"Harry! How long were you up?"
"Not long."
"Alright Mr. Wizard, where did you put my clothes?"
"I have no idea. They could be under the bed or they could be on the roof."
"Are you kidding? You're playing with me, right?"
"Maybe…."
"I swear if my clothes are on the roof…."
"Okay, okay…they're right over there." Harry snickered while pointing to the pile in the corner.
"Ha-ha."
Cassandra got up and got dressed in her negligee. She knew her hair was messed up and decided to bother with it after she ate. Harry could smell breakfast from downstairs. He finally grabbed his glasses, slinked out of bed, and grabbed his pajamas and T-shirt. Harry knew Cassandra would be shocked to see Hogsmeade though he never knew if other Muggles had previously visited. Cassandra and Harry made their way down the stairs to find Hermione and Ron sitting at the table.
"Good morning you two." Hermione was smirking inside her coffee mug.
"You two look quite well-rested this morning." Ron grew the same smirk. Harry knew they heard them last night.
"This is so embarrassing…."
"Oh, come on, Harry. We're all adults here. You two are married."
"Who's idea was it to pack this thing?" Cassandra grab her negligee.
"Well, it was my idea." Hermione finally confessed. "I know that in the time of war a person's certain needs gets neglected."
"Hey!"
"Ron, you know what I mean. Harry, Ron's owl came this morning. Molly says that instead of going to Hogsmeade we will be going to Diagon Alley instead."
"Okay. Cassandra you will love Diagon Alley. That is where all the wizards go to get their wands, brooms, everything magic."
"And, in addition, Fred and George's shop is still open." Ron rolled his eyes.
"They have a shop?"
"They do. Harry helped them open their own jokes shop with the money he won from the Triwizard Tournament."
"I always wondered about those two."
"Triwizard Tournament?"
"Long story. So, I think Cassandra and I are going to freshen up."
Cassandra didn't know how the actual Wizarding would be like. She went back upstairs to shower with Harry. It was difficult for him to not make love to her again. It took Ginny's outburst for him to realize that he did not want to lose her. Once they were dressed, they descended the stairs to see Ron and Hermione standing near the fireplace.
"Hermione, I thought we were using the brooms."
"Well, I think this way is faster. We are meeting Ron's parents there. Cassandra, this is Floo powder. This helps Wizards transport to different parts of the Wizarding world."
"What do you do with it?"
"Well, I am going to throw this powder into the fire…." Hermione saw Cassnadra's eyes grew wide. "Don't worry. The flames become harmless. Let's go shall we?"
"Uh, Harry, are you sure?"
"Cassandra, just don't think about it."
She took in a deep breath as Hermione threw a clump of Floo powder into the fire. Cassandra loved the way the fire grew enormous and emerald. Hermione shouted Diagon Alley and disappeared into the flames. With a leap, Harry grabbed Cassandra's hand as the rest went into the fire. She landed on top of Harry with a thud onto the cobblestone street. Cassandra saw the several Wizards walking about the streets wandering from shop to shop. Manny people were staring at Harry and he knew they were going to rush up to him. Cassandra saw the shocked expressions of the people.
"Harry's back!" Cassandra heard a random voice which made everyone say the same phrase. This made Harry extremely uncomfortable. Since he ran away, Harry was used to nobody knowing his name. No one to always depend on him. Now he is being overwhelmed with the citizens of the Wizarding word pulling him in different directions. "Alright, enough! Leave the man be!" Molly used her wand to increase the volume of her voice. "Now that's all settled, shall we continue?"
Molly led them through Diagon Alley. Cassandra was astonished with how different the Wizarding world was from the Muggle world. She noticed the sky was cloudy and everyone was not only staring at Harry but staring at her as well. She looked down and saw her Muggle clothes looked vastly alien to the capes and long dresses witches wore. She saw Molly pause at a shop.
"Okay, well we have to leave for awhile but we will meet here. Harry, just try to act normally. Hermione, keep an eye on Ron and Harry."
"I will." Hermione watched as Molly, and Arthur left. Okay, who wants to go to The Leaky Cauldron?"
"What's that?"
"The pub. Oh, You are going to love Butterbeer." Harry ushered in Cassandra and she saw people turning around to stare at Harry. Cassandra saw a tall thin man who was holding a plant saunter over to Harry.
"So the rumors are true. Harry, you're alive!"
"It's good to see you Neville."
"Likewise. I hear this is your wife. Nice meeting you."
"Wait, how did you know I was his wife?"
"The Daily Prophet…Rita Skeeter wrote in the papers that you have returned. She also mentioned that you were married to a Muggle nurse who saved you when you were attacked in Guam…."
"What? Ugh, she never really tells the full truth. Anyway, this is Neville Longbottom. Neville, this is my wife Cassandra."
"I'm a magazine editor actually."
"Sorry. So, how have you been all these years? I've been pretty good myself."
"Well, it a bit difficult for me to be back. I was in Atlanta, Georgia with Cassandra."
"Would you like to sit down? Have a Butterbeer…I'll pay."
"Why not."
Neville escorted everyone to his table and ordered a round of Butterbeer. Cassandra eyed her tankard with caution. It was yellow in color and looked nothing like beer. She inhaled the drink and found it surprisingly tasty. The foam was on her top lip but she wiped it off. Harry smiled in relief of Cassandra liking Butterbeer.
"Cassandra, I love your outfit."
"Thank you, Hermione. Although I look a bit out of place. I'm in Muggle clothing in the Wizarding world."
"It's okay. I think the robes are a bit old fashioned also. I wear Muggle clothing."
"Harry, congratulations on the marriage. How ever did you land this git, Cassandra."
"Very funny, Neville. I see you have a little ring on your finger? Who's the lucky girl?"
"Luna Lovegood…I know…why on earth would Neville Longbottom fall in love with Loony Lovegood?"
"Oh don't worry. I get it. When I first started dating Harry, thought he was so arrogant. After our disastrous third date I went off on him."
"Yeah, she can be really fierce when's she's upset."
Everyone laughed. Harry continued to tell Neville about the Muggle world in Atlanta. A thought struck him that hew haven't felt in a long time. He felt like he was at Hogwarts all over again. He looked around and saw that some things and even some people have changed. Cassandra noticed Harry taking in his surroundings.
"We must be going. We have to meet Ron's parents at Flourish and Blotts."
"Well, it was nice seeing you again Harry. Nice to meet you Cassandra."
Everyone bid Neville goodbye and moved outside. Cassandra still felt awkward being in the Wizarding world. A part of her loved the place but another part wanted desperately to be back in Atlanta. It would kill her if she had to live here in England. Her whole life and career was in Georgia. Harry noticed Cassandra's look and knew something was bothering her. They were almost at the bookshop when Cassandra bumped into someone.
"Watch where you're bloody going!"
"Malfoy." Harry was face to face with Draco. He appeared to be the same but with more hated in his face. Ron had told him that Draco was now a Death Eater.
"Well, well, well. Look who it is…Potter." he spat out the name like it was acid on his tongue. "Oh, I see you have a pet. You really should tech her to know her manners."
"Excuse you?" Cassandra got up in Draco's face.
"Watch it, Malfoy!"
"Yeah, shove off!" Ron stood by Harry.
"Tell your filthy Muggle to never defy a Pureblood."
"I don't give a damn if you're a Pureblood or not! Harry, who is this clown?"
"He is your superior, Draco Malfoy!" Pansy interfered.
"Pansy, be silent!" Draco snapped at her. "Harry, this is a new low…marrying such filth as this." he pointed to Cassandra.
"Mutherfucker, I'll show you filth!" she felt Harry pulling her away.
"I'd like to see you try, bitch!" Pansy lunged toward Cassandra.
Before Harry knew it, Cassandra started hitting and kicking Pansy. Hermione noticed that Pansy didn't have her wand and was defenseless. Harry tried to pry Cassandra away from Pansy. Draco pulled out his wand but Ron used Expelliarmus before Draco could hurt her.
"What is going on here?" a tall figure that was dressed like Draco appeared. Everyone broke apart leaving a crying Pansy running into Draco's arms. Cassandra had a huge grin after seeing Pansy runing. Suddenly, she noticed the man had long blond hair. She realized who the man was.
"It's you! You're one of the Death Eaters that tried to kill Harry!"
