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Chapter 4

Harry James Potter woke up slowly. He was warm and didn't want to get up. He opened his eyes to see a beautiful girl lying next to him. He was instantly shocked that he was thinking about a young girl like this, but pushed it aside as it was most likely their soul bond.

'Good morning love.' A voice echoed through his head.

'Hi Nymy.' Harry said to his wife.

She let out a growl outside of their minds, but then stopped.

'You can't call me that in front of anyone—or I will curse you.'

'Okay dear.'

Harry could tell through their mental like that she didn't like her name.

'They used to make fun of you didn't they?' Harry said.

'They did, but I don't want to talk about it now.' Nym said.

'Okay my love.' Harry said.

'Thank you.'

'Do you want to get up soon?' This came from Harry.

'We probably should—no classes today, but breakfast.' Tonks said.

'Of course.' Harry said before slowly rising.

"Okay Tonksie—we ready?"

"Yep stupid—just a sec."

They then both showered—first him, and then she passed him on his way out.

He simply pondered for a second and lost track of time.

She then surprised him by undressing right in front of him and grabbing some light clothing.

Harry let out a gasp before turning away.

'You should be able to look at me—we will be together for quite a while.' Tonks said softly in his mind.

'I just don't want to think about you in that way.' Harry said.

He was torn—he desired her, but at the same time he knew it was wrong. He knew from the memories of his ancestor Black that his should bond started at an early age.

'Just look—I am mature as well.' Tonks said.

'Okay—if you are sure that you are okay with it.' Harry said with a mental sigh.

'I am.' She responded emphatically.

He then turned back to her and watched her as she dressed.

"Your turn", she said throwing clothing and robes at him which he caught.

He then changed.

They were then ready to head down to the great hall.

"You know that metamorphmagi have a tendency to mature around 11 or so?" Tonks asked him offhandedly.

"Yes—but I just..."

"SSh." She said before rapping her arms around him.

When she let him go, he had turned red.

"Let's go." She said before they entered their small common room.

As they walked out into the common room, Walburga's portrait turned to them.

"Hello dears—did you sleep well?"

"Hi mum—we did."

"You?"

"Very well—being a painting doesn't really allow me to dream but it was still good."

"How are you my dear?" she said while turning and looking at Tonks.

"Very well great aunt Walburga—we are both well." She said with a smile.

"Run along then—I will see you both later—and loose the great as makes me feel old." She said with a grin while simultaneously gesturing them out.

Harry then hissed at Sareth a few times.

She decided to not come with them—she would meet up with them later.

He then turned to Hedwig.

/How are doing girl? / Harry asked.

/Very well—there are many interesting huntable creatures living in this forest. / She said.

/That's good to hear. / Harry said.

As he approached the portrait of Godric that was guarding the entrance to their common room, he was surprised to see that it had 2 sides.

"Ah—lord Hogwarts welcome." Godric said.

"Where would you like to be let out"?

Harry was slightly confused but said "near the great hall would be nice."

"Of course—here you go." The portrait said before swinging towards them.

"Wicked." Tonks said as they had appeared in an alcove near the great hall.

"Thanks very much Godric." Harry said throwing the portrait a grin.

"You are most welcome—is the spot this painting was before agreeable for the location?"

"Indeed it is—thank you." Harry responded.

The portrait then disappeared leaving a blank wall.

"That was so cool." Tonks said with a grin.

"You are welcome—this way, Ms. Tonks." Harry said with a grin.

'Or is it Mrs. Potter Black and other things?' he said in their minds with a mental grin.

'Prat.' She responded.

She then took his hand as they walked into the great hall.

They spotted an empty place across from Susan Bones and Hanna Abbot.

The 3 of them talked for a while before an official looking owl came towards Harry.

'Oh shit—I think it's from my parents.' Tonks said with a feeling of dread permeating their bond.

'Don't worry love.' Harry responded whilst attempting to radiate feelings of reassurance.

While they had been conversing the owl had landed in front of Harry.

He took the letter from its leg. He contemplated speaking to it but figured it would simply draw unwanted attention.

"Thank you." Harry said in English before the owl waited patiently.

He then slipped the letter open with Tonks reading over his shoulder:

Dear Mr. Potter,

We wish to speak to you rather urgently about some very pressing family business.

We are wondering if you would be agreeable to meeting us along with our daughter Nymphadora in Hogsmeade at the Three Broomsticks pub for a meal and conversation at 12 this day of September 2nd.

We appreciate your reply.

Andromeda and Ted Tonks

Harry and Tonks finished reading, and then turned to each other before beginning a mental conversation.

'Hum—very interesting don't you think?' Tonks started off.

'Yes—very interesting writing probably because they don't want mail being intercepted and they don't exactly know me.' Harry said.

'I suppose we'd better face the music then.' Harry said with a mental grin.

'Of course—but we will do it together.' Tonks said with a grin.

Harry then wrote a reply.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tonks,

Both your daughter and I would be agreeable to meet at the suggested time today.

I look forward to seeing you and discussing our rather pressing business.

Harry James Potter

He debated getting Tonks to sign it as well—but he figured all her parents needed was seeing her name signed Nymphadora Potter in a letter.

He then turned to the 2 girls they had been chatting with.

"Sorry you 2—some business has come up that I must attend to." Harry said with an apologetic look.

"It is all right." Susan said with a kind smile.

Tonks also excused herself—and after Harry attached his reply to the owl they departed the hall.

As they walked very slowly towards their quarters, Harry felt as though he was walking to his funeral. With all of the memories and non practical experienc4es that he had, he still wasn't prepared for angry parents. His reflection was interrupted as Tonks picked up on his thoughts.

'I already told you—it will be fine.'

'Thanks for the reassurance dear.' Harry said with a mental sigh.

They then reached their quarters.

"Black supremacy." Harry said to Godric.

"Thank you." He said as his painting swung open.

As they walked in, Harry was thinking about what to wear. Originally, he was going to go with the Harry Potter look. But now that he was thinking about it, he reflected that a more formal look would do nicely. Tonks and he conversed about it and they both decided to go with a more formal appearance.

Harry then changed out of his Hogwarts robes into more formal house black robes, while Tonks changed into an equally formal pair of robes—without the black crest. Harry mentally resolved to get her several pairs.

Tonks had shifted her hair to a light plum colour—they funnily enough matched Harry's robes. He wondered if she had done it intentionally, but knowing her she probably had. She nodded with a smile—having read his thoughts. Looking into her thoughts, he could see that she was... Excited to introduce him to her parents.

Swallowing his nervousness, Harry began to insure that he had everything in order. Realizing that they had several minutes before they had to leave, the 2 sat on the couch in their quarters and just talked about anything but the upcoming meeting.

As the time approached, Harry decided to try a little experiment.

He knew that Portkeys could get through Hogwarts wards—and as the heir he could get through anyways. He decided that he would make one—so that the 2 of them wouldn't have to walk all of the way down to the village. He knew how to make the more expensive model of Portkeys as Walburga had instructed him on how to make both varieties.

There were 2 types of Portkey: the cheap one that anyone could have made by the ministry—or someone with enough power. But then there were the luxury variety that were very expensive. A few people got around this however by learning to make them.

With Harry's power levels, it wasn't difficult for him to make one.

He conjured an intricate metal ornament with a flick of his wand and incanted the necessary phrases. He then visualized an alley close to the Three Broomsticks and the Portkey glowed blue.

"Wicked." Tonks let out quietly.

He had hidden this from her as he wanted to surprise her.

"Is that what I think it is?" Tonks asked with a smile.

"Indeed it is love." Harry said with a grin.

"It's about time—you ready?"

"Yes love." Tonks said with a radiant smile.

"Okay—then just hold on to this Portkey and we can be off." Harry said.

She then stood slightly closer to Harry then was necessary and grabbed onto the Portkey.

"Activate." Harry said clearly.

This was the phrase that he had set—although he could have set it to something else.

His thoughts were interrupted as they were surrounded by a blue light and he felt the gentle lift of the luxury Portkey as it transported them towards their destination.

A/N:

I'm terribly sorry for the delay in this chapter. It was one thing after another—Christmas and then my muse wouldn't cooperate with me.

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Again, sorry for my pour writing—all though it seems to be improving.

I'm going to cut this chapter off here—the next one should be up soon.

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