For both Harry and Hermione the remaining days of summer flew by much quicker than either would have liked. They had almost settled into a comfortable routine. For Harry the day mostly consisted of training and learning to govern his new home. For Hermione her days were spent in the Library and in other scholarly pursuits. Hermione was also undertaking a role that she truly was not particularly happy about. She was learning the finer points of being the Lady of the House of Pendragon.

She had learned that many of the roles that the Lord Chamberlain had undertaken would eventually have to be undertaken by her. It was her duty as Lady of the House to take control of the inner workings of the Palace. Both its security and day-to-day operations; It is not to say that the pair didn't enjoy some time to where they could just be themselves. No every evening the pair could be found huddled together in their private chambers. If one were to look in on the pair it would be hard to distinguish the two from any other young couple in love.

While Harry and Hermione were making their preparations to leave Avalon Albus Dumbledore was making his own plans for the arrival of Avalon's ruling pair.

"Headmaster you wished to see me?" Severus Snape said as he swept into the Headmasters Office.

"Yes, Thank you Severus. I'm afraid I have just received a most distressful letter from young Harry." Dumbledore said as he passed the letter to Snape.

To: Headmaster Albus Dumbledore

Headmaster,

This letter is inform you that his majesty the King will be taking up residence in the Royal Tower of Hogwarts this coming year. I would like to inform you of some of the extra precautions that have been taking to insure his Majesties protection. A detail of Avalon's personal guard will at all times be in his Majesties Company. They are to be given total access to the school grounds. I would also like to remind you that neither you nor your staff to interfere in their duties. It is imperative that they are not interfered with. Thanking you in advance

Darius Montes IV

Lord Chamberlain of the Kingdom of Avalon

Below Darius' signature was the great seal of the House of Pendragon portraying that this letter was written on behalf of the King. As only the King can authorize its use in official correspondence.

"Surely you will not allow Potter to continue on with this" Snape spat.

"I'm afraid Severus that Hogwarts and Hogsmeade are both realms of Avalon as Harry and his advisers have painfully reminded me. I would say that this is not without hope. I am sure you have notice that both Harry and Ms. Granger have become very close since the beginning of Summer. One could almost say that they have been inseparable."

" I am not following Headmaster; I mean what does it matter if Potter and Granger are involved with each despite how revolting it is. Just like his father…" Severus began but stopped.

"Ahh you see Severus that is point. Can't you feel it. They are more than just involved with each other. They are magically bonded. I could feel the link at the ICW session. It is stronger than any I have ever sensed before. I would dare say that they are linked. Together they are able to gather each others strength separated I fear that young Ms. Granger would be weakened. While Harry draws his powers from Pendragon Legacy from what I can tell so does Ms. Granger. Only her connection to the legacy is not natural it is a connection that was given to her. To maintain it she must be able to maintain the link between the two. That is where you will come in." Dumbledore said while the famous twinkle began to flare in his eyes.

"You want me to brew the Sevoral Potion" Snape said almost in disbelief. " Headmaster I need to know before I begin if you are aware of the consequences of me brewing this." Snape asked.

"I'm fully aware Severus. I'm afraid that while Ms. Granger may bring great strength to Harry. She will also be his greatest weakness. The bond they share is powerful. I am sure that it will only be a matter of time before he submits and comes back to us. If nothing else to reestablish his bond with Ms.Granger that will have grown weak enough perhaps to show physical side effects.

"I can't imagine that Granger will be out of Potters site long enough to slip her thepotion or force her to ingest." Snape said

"That my dear friend is where my inside source comes in." Dumbledore said with a grin that in truth was a contrast to the image of the benevolent leader of the light that he tried so hard to portray.

True enough Dumbledore did truly have somebody that would indeed be on the inside of Harry's camp. A person whose relationship would place him into a unique place with Harry; Dumbledore would use this persons greatest flaw to his advantage jealousy.

Dumbledore knew that the key to controlling Ron Weasley was the young mans jealousy. Despite the long friendship that he and Harry shared; Ron had always been jealous of Harry. Threw this jealousy Dumbledore knew that he would be able to get Ron to do exactly as he pleased.

"Your Wrong Ronald" Ginny yelled

"Really Ginny when was the last time you received a letter from Harry?" Ron said knowing where he was leading the conversation.

"Well Harry has never really written me…" Ginny began

"Not to mention the only person he has invited to stay with him is Hermione. It's a little bit odd don't you think. Face it Ginny the Daily Prophet is right. Not to mention he has turned his back on the Order and Professor Dumbledore. Listen I want to be with Hermione and you want Harry. Together we can make this happen." Ron said

"What's your Plan" Ginny said defeated.

She knew that once Ron had his mind set on this there was going to be no turning back. She could only hope that perhaps there was a way to make Ron see reason. With that Ron went over what Dumbledore wanted done with the young couple

September 1st came much faster than anyone had wanted. Harry and Hermione both said their goodbyes to the members of the royal household staff that would not be accompanying them to Hogwarts. In truth the only people from Avalon would be Royal Guards who would keep watch. It had been decided that Darius would remain behind to run the day-to-day affairs in Avalon. With their goodbyes done Harry and Hermione gated to Gringotts for the short trip to Kings Crossing.

The decision to ride the Hogwarts Express was something of a sore point with Gladius who despite his bond with Harry for the most point did not enjoy being in the company of young witch and wizards. His patience or lack there of was something of legends. So despite Gladius' objections Harry had decided to ride the train out of tradition.

When Harry and Hermione arrived at Platform 9 ¾ they were greeted with the familiar scenes of young witches and wizards saying goodbye to the loved ones. It was times like this when Harry would look out and see so many happy families that he would truly realize what he had lost with the death of his parents and his godfather. He wanted more than anything to have family wish him luck and embrace him before a long absence that would end with tears of joy at their reunion later in the year. It was then that Harry looked over at Hermione and realized that his family was standing right next to him. She would be there for him and he for her. With that whatever pains had been shooting threw Harry's heart were quelled. For within Hermione he saw what could only be described as hope for the future.

The young pair hoping to avoid as much press attention was each clothed in deep-set robes that would hide their now famous appearances. Despite all attempts to conceal their identities the press was still snapping pictures hoping to catch the young pair in a compromising position. In truth it was rather unnerving to have so much attention. Harry who had come to except his fame was more concerned on what all of this attention would have on Hermione who he remembered did not have the best of histories when it came to the press. After the debacle in his fourth year that could blame him from feeling concerned for his young love. Despite this the pair was able to board the train without incident.

Harry's personal guard were nothing if not efficient at keeping the reporters a respectable distance from the pair as they any their classmates boarded the train. Once the royal pair were on board the train along with the rest of the students Harry's guard took positions throughout the train. Once Harry and Hermione were in a compartment it was then that they noticed that they had not yet found Ron.

The trip back to Hogwarts was going well. They had met up with Neville and Luna who they were glad to see treated them no differently than they had in the past. Which is more than they could say for the rest of the occupants of the train. Who truly were unsure as to how to approach the pair? While the newfound isolation was a welcome change it would not last as a familiar if not annoying voice was heard.

"Well…Well if it isn't Scarhead and the Mudblood I'm guessing by his absence that Weasel couldn't even afford a simple train ticket." Malfoy said snidely

"What do you want Malfoy." Harry said not even attempting to hide his anger.

"You know Potter I'm not surprised that you ended up with his whore of a Mudblood I mean low breading…" Malfoy began but was unable to finish.

As Malfoy went into his usual snide comments about Hermione He did not see the reaction it was causing within Harry. The young Kings eyes began to glow a brightly. Then without warning a blast of energy came off of Harry causing not only Malfoy, but also Crabbe and Goyle who like always were in tow of the arrogant Slytherin to be knocked threw the open compartment door. Without so much as a word the door closed Draco. As Draco and his goons began to gather themselves they were violently ripped into an adjacent compartment.

"Lets Come to an understanding my young friend." Gladius said as he place the edge of his dagger across Draco's throat

"My Father…" Draco tried to say as Gladius put the dagger even closer to the boys jogular if that was even possible.

"Will do nothing…His Majesty is to be left alone. If you are wise you will take this as kind gesture. Bother them again and I swear to you it will end badly for you." With that Gladius released the young Slytherin who now had a large stain in crotch.

When the Hogwarts express reached its destination was when Harry and Hermione were greated by their missing friend.

"Ron!" Hermione squelled as she rushed to embrace their missing friend.

"Where have you been mate you weren't on the train." Harry asked as he joined in the celebration.

"Sorry… Mum had me and Ginny come to Hogwarts early because she had Order business to take care of." Ron said with a mischievous glint to his eyes.

Thankfully the carriage ride to the castle was uneventful. It wasn't until the pair reached the Castle that the real problems would begin. Hogwarts was just as he had remembered it. He know understood why he had always felt at peace at the ancient castle. It was part of him as he was part of it. Hermione was also beginning to understand the special bond that Harry had with the Castle. On the carriage ride Hermione snuggled up closely to Harry as they both took in the awesome site of Hogwarts.

This of course was not lost on their red headed companion. With the open display of affection the youngest Weasley male's ire began to rise.

"Mr. Potter, Professor Dumbledore would like to see you and Ms. Granger in his Office before the sorting." Professor McGonagall said with a solem expression somewhat aware as to what was going to transpire between the man who had been her friend for almost 30 years and her two favorite students. Even though she would never admit it them.

As the pair walked through the ancient citadel hand in hand. They could for the first time truly feel the magic's that protected the great castle. When the pair reached the statue instead of the usual series of word games that they would have to play in order to get the stone gargoyle to open. As they approached the statue simply opened. As if it knew who was the true master of the castle.

"Ahh Harry…Ms. Granger it is great to see you two again." Dumbledore said as he smiled.

"Headmaster Professor McGonagall said you wanted to speak with us." Harry said as he took a seat without being told to.

"Yes, I wanted to speak with you about this summer. I'm afraid we were unable to talk while I was on Avalon." Dumbledore said trying to establish control of the conversation.

"Professor if this is about any matter that is not school related then you have my response. I will not discuss matters of state with you and you would do well to remember your place in such matters." Harry said with conviction.

"Of Course Harry, This is not about your request to use the Royal Tower." Dumbledore said

"It wasn't a request Headmaster it was a fact. We will be using the Royal Tower." Harry said beginning to feel irritated.

"Well that brings me to my next point. While I agree that I have little to say about your staff and you staying in the tower. Despite my belief that it would be in your best interest to remain with house mates. I noticed that you used "We". So I assuming you meant Ms. Granger would also be staying with you in the Royal tower." Dumbledore said knowing what Harry's response would be.

"Lady will of course be remaining with me." Harry said as he smiled at the woman he loved.

"Well, that is what I was afraid of. While I may legally have to allow you to reside in the tower I'm afraid that privilidge does not extend to Ms. Granger. I'm afraid she will have to remain in Gryffindor Tower with the rest of her housemates." Dumbledore said almost smugly.

"What!" both Harry and Hermione proclaimed.

"I'm afraid that would not be proper to allow you two reside in the same bed chamber together. Its part of the School charter I'm sure you understand." Dumbledore said as he smiled.

"She is a member of the House of Pendragon…" Harry started

"And still an unmarried underage Witch. I think that will be all Harry and Ms. Granger may join your friends." Dumbledore said as he showed the pair out of his office.

"He can't Bloody do that." Harry cried out as he and Hermione walked to the great hall.

"I think he can Harry. Besides I'm sure with enough time we can find a loop hole. Besides it won't be that bad. I'm sure that together we can find a loophole. Besides it might be good for you. You know the whole "Absence makes the heart grow fonder.""

" I hate it when you win." Harry said smugly as he leaned in for a kiss.

Just as he leaned in the pair saw a flash go off. Standing in front of them was none other than Hogwarts most notorious photographer Colin Creevey.

"Welcome Back Harry!" Colin said as he ran into the great hall.

As the pair entered the great hall all eyes were on them. Unlike their counter parts they had not been able to change into there school Robes. So when they entered the entire school saw for the first time the Royal Robes of the Avalonian Monarchy. Then just as Dumbledore was about to be seated magically the throne like chair that he would normally be seated in disappeared and with a loud thump Dumbledore fell to the ground. Causing the majority of the class to erupt into laughter until they saw where it reappeared.

In the middle of the Gryffindor Table with a matching one next to it. Obviously meant for Hermione. Who despite the deep shade of crimison that her face now exhibited took a seat next to Harry and leaned over and placed a chaste kiss on the young kings lips. What neither pair saw was a very jealous Ron. Who at that very moment leaned over and slipped a clear liquid into Hermione's Goblet.

With a knowing smile Dumbledore raised his glass to toast silently the plan that was now being set in motion as Hermione took the first sip of the elixir that would bring Harry back into his control.

AN: Sorry for the long update my mom passed away and I just hadn't felt like updating. I'm swear this story will get finished and will not be abandoned. As always hope you enjoy.