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Dancing, Dancing and a bit of Planning

Four of the boys were waiting in the common room, Seamus and Dean waiting outside of Ravenclaw. Pavarti was getting ready in her sisters dorm room, they were both helping Luna. Ginny was the first to come down the stairs, her red dress helped the young girl look very pretty. Ron was pleased that his sister was gaining more confidence she would need it in the future. His farther had sent him his own dress robes he apologised that they could not afford new ones for him but were proud he was making it possible for his sister to attend. Lavender walked into the room and Neville's heart stopped, the girl was stunning and her eyes never left Nev's. If Neville's heart stopped Harry died and went to heaven when Hermione stepped onto the stairs, there could have been a hundred people in the room or it could have been empty he could only see the girl stepping into the room. Ginny finally understood what the other girls had told her. Harry would be loyal to his friends but he belonged to Hermione and Hermione belonged to him. Her crush would never truly die but when she gets older she wanted a boy to be that dedicated to her. The group made their way to the great hall.

"Mr Potter, Miss Granger can you wait here so you can enter with the other champions."

The rest of their group entered the hall. While the couple waited.

"Hermione you take my breath away." The girls smile and kiss showed him he said the right thing.

"Not wasting any time there Potter."

A smiling Cedric Diggory approached them with Cho Chang on his arm. They were closely followed by Fleur and Roger and finally Krum and a girl they did not know. Fleur and Cho were both gushing over how beautiful Hermione looked and stated how handsome a couple they made. The door opened and they were announced individually with their dates. Harry started to feel self conscious about himself until he heard the comments of the people they passed.

"My god Granger is hot, Potter is a lucky fucker."

"Those two look amazing together."

At lease 3 times he heard the statement of "I would."

After sitting and looking at the menu Harry was a little disappointed they didn't have shepherd's pie. This was changed when his empty plate was replaced with Shepherd's pie, roasted veg and a jug of gravy. Out of the corner of his eye he could see his girlfriend smirking.

"How, its not on the menu."

"We have a little friend in the kitchen. It is the great Harry Potter sirs favourite."

He leaned over a kissed her on the cheek. "Hermione your a genius."

The blushing girl chose her own meal as the rest of the room were doing the same. After enjoying their meal the tables were cleared ready for the first dance. Taking her hand Harry led Hermione to the dance floor, pulled her close and waited for the music to start.

Albus was watching, a thought occurred to him if Harry was discovering love with Miss Granger then that could benefit his plan. The boy had already risked his life for the girl, it was not a huge stretch to believe he would die for her. The song ended and Hermione placed a gentle kiss on his lips. The whole room applauded the champions as a lot of the other couples in the room started to join the dancing. Ginny was having the time of her life, she had danced with four of her brothers even Percy had smiled and told her she looked pretty. Harry had asked her to dance, he had danced with all his female friends. The dance with her crush was definitely crumbling and she felt fine with that. Harry's dance with Luna had been different the girl was a picket of energy, he hoped they would build the same relationship they had before. Luna had become the sister he never had and would fight for it again. Ron was sitting with a drink when Malfoy approached him with a annoyed looking Daphne Greengrass.

"Hey Weasley lost your date to Potter." Ron laughed and continued to enjoy his butter beer.

"I'm talking to you."

"No your talking at me so make your point and piss off."

"My point is its pathetic that you brought your sister instead of a real date."

Ron laughed again.

"what's so funny blood traitor."

"You say its pathetic, I have made it possible for my little sister to attend her first ball. She has had a chance to dance with four of her brothers, and will have memories that will last a long time. Now if you will excuse me I am going to find a beautiful girl to dance with, enjoy your evening Malfoy."

"Weasley I find myself in need of a dance partner."

"Miss Greengrass we should be friends if we are to dance together, my friends call me Ron."

"Thank you Ron my friends call me Daphne."

The boy took her hand a guided her onto the dance floor.

"I do hope you don't get into trouble for dancing with me."

"Answer me a question first Ron, is it true what you said to Malfoy."

Instead of speaking he gently turned the girl in his arms so she could see a laughing Ginny being spun around by one of her twin brothers.

Daphne turned around and pressed herself close to him.

"You are a good guy Ron, better than you realise." She then kissed his cheek.

As the night continued Daphne found herself dancing with all the boys in their group. When she found herself looking into green eyes the girl became extremely stiff.

"Am I that bad a dancer Miss Greengrass." Was said with a grin.

The girl slanted her eyes. "I'm sure your uncomfortable dancing with a Slytherin."

"I only have a problem with those who have an issue with me and my friends. Two things, 1 my friends call me Harry and 2 I'm dancing with a pretty girl who may not be my Hermione but I will never consider it a harrowing task."

He then spun her out and back. The girl smiled.

"your a cocky barstard Harry. But you can call me Daphne."

"Harry smiled again that makes us friends, you can never have too many friends."

Ron had found himself dancing with Hermione.

"She seems really nice."

"hmmm"

"Wo there chatty Kathy. Your talking my ear off."

Ron looked at her in confusion. The girl he was dancing with rolled her eyes.

"Daphne is a nice girl, we have worked together in the library. She has never looked down on me."

Ron stepped back and centred himself. "Daphne is smart and beautiful. I'm sure her farther will be looking for betrothals for her, I have nothing to offer her."

"Boys are so stupid. You are 14 and a pretty girl may want to get to know you. Life is to short not to live it."

"More than you know."

There conversation was interrupted buy an annoying blond. "I've had enough of this Greengrass we are leaving."

As the boy grabbed for the girl he found himself pulled away. Turning he found himself facing an enraged Ron.

"If you ever lay your hands on her without her permission I will rip your head off."

He then lent forward and whispered in his ear. Nobody could hear what was said by Malfoy managed to turn and even lighter shade of white. An impressive feat for him. The boy then turned and left the hall.

"I'm sorry Daphne, I brought this on you."

"Ron would you escort me back to the dungeons."

"I would be delighted but I need to see my sister back."

Harry made to step forward and help out. When the twins appeared.

"No problem."

"Ron we will walk."

"The squirt back."

The girl stood waiting, Neville was standing behind her doing an impression of a tea pot with no spout. Ron copied him. Daphne rewarded him with a smile and laced her arm through his. The pair departed the hall.

The stroll to the dungeons was a short one. Before they got there the beautiful girl pulled Ron into an empty classroom.

"Spill it Weasley, I'm almost positive that you were not going to kiss me good night. I looked at every empty classroom we passed. I looked at your lips and licked my own lips so many times I've cleaned off my lipstick. So I say again spill it."

"I was always clueless with girls. I probably would not have noticed a sign saying kiss me you pratt. Daph I'm the Cannons and your the Harpies."

"Are you trying to tell me I'm out of your league. Ronald Weasley how dare you"

Ron stepped forward and gently kissed the girl.

"hmmmmm"

"Sorry I wanted you to have a the kiss goodnight you deserved. Would you like me to walk you back."

"did you just kiss me to shut me up."

"Erm well I sor"

He couldn't continue as a girl was snogging him.

Harry and Hermione were dancing slowly. Looking around they noticed their friends were drifting off. Some to find a quiet place for a kiss others to walk their dates back. Hermione took Harry's hand and walked him out of the hall.

"Hermione this isn't the way to the tower."

"We're not going to the tower."

Harry waited As Hermione marched up and down a certain 7th floor corridor. When the door appeared the couple walked in. In the centre of the room is a large bed and a fire place burning in the corner. Harry takes Hermione's hand.

"Hermione, If your planning what I think your planning I need to know why. Because anything that happens in this room has to be for the right reasons."

"Harry I love you, my mind is ready but I'm choosing to let our bodies catch up. On the other hand tonight I'm going to climb into bed with you, cuddle up and fall asleep."

Harry made to interrupt her. Holding up her hand she stopped him speaking.

"Don't you dare complain."

"I'm not complaining I was going to point out our night clothes are in the dorms. Hermione smiled. "Dobby."

The Elf appeared vibrating with excitement.

"Miss Hermione, I had your bags."

"Thanks Dobby. Can you come back in the morning I have something to ask you about."

The Elf smiled a left the room.

Hermione then stepped up to her boyfriend and gently presses her lips to his. As there tongues start to brush together their kissing becomes more passionate. Sliding his jacket off his shoulders it dropped to the floor. His shirt soon follows. Hermione starts to kiss along his jaw, making her way to his ear she whispers.

"The zip is on the back."

Taking his que his hand trembling a little as he works his way up her back. The zip slided down with ease. The kissing becoming more intense. Stepping back and using 1 hand to hold her dress up she turned her back to him and rummage in her bag, calling for Harry to get into bed. Stripping his clothes off keeping his boxers on he slid into bed his eyes never leaving Hermione's bare back. Finding his quidich Jersey she slipped it over her head. Letting the dress drop as the Jersey replaced it. She turned and blushed due to the intense look he was giving her.

"you look just as good wearing my quidich Jersey."

She climbed into bed, lay her head on his chest and through an arm and leg over him. She let out a sound of contemptment, yawned and started to fall asleep with in minuets they were both out for the count.

Hermione awoke warm and incased in Harry's arms, they had moved in the night and she found herself being spooned from behind by the love of her life. Her pupils dilated, Harry was asleep but little Harry was awake and seemed happy to see her. Hermione moved and felt little Harry rub against her causing an involuntary moan to escape her lips. She felt Harry kiss her neck and hold her still.

"You need to stop doing that before I loose all sense of control."

Hermione rolled over enough to capture his lips.

"I'm not planning on having sex but I am going to start to explore the physical side of us. Just like people our age do.

She then sat up turned her back to him, took his shirt off and dived back under the duvet. Scooting back against him. Pulling his arm around her she placed it on her stomach and moved his hand up and down to show him how he could touch her.

"Harry you don't seem to be kissing my neck. Ahhhhh good boy."

Harry smirked as he gently kissed her neck, it was taking all his self control not to grind against her. Her gentle rocking of her hips wasn't helping his control issues. Hermione was in heaven but needed more, taking his hand again she guided it to her naked breast. The first touch was electric her nipples must have been hard, she could feel it brushing against the palm of his hand. Needing more contact she left him caressing her and reach back grabbing his hip she pulled him flush to her. They both let out a guttural moan of pleasure. As Harry was trusting against her, she was grinding her hips towards him the constant friction had them both panting and moaning. Hermione felt a tightening in her core, one last grind from her lover and Hermione fell over the edge.

"FUCK, Harry wow."

"I take it that was good for you."

The response was muffled by the kiss she initiated, he felt her run her hand down his body. Her fingers dipped inside his waist band, this caused him to freeze.

"Relax Harry I need you to feel as good as you made me feel. Oooh little Harry seems ok with the idea"

Her fingers had found little Harry's head. Harry's eyes had rolled back into his big head and he was panting. Stroking her fingers along his shaft, she felt powerful and in control. She had read a lot of books in her life not all fact based but she did find some interesting information on sexual techniques and she did like to learn. She had read some men liked to hear the women tell them what they want to do.

"Harry would you like me to put it in my mouth."

She didn't get to find out his answer because the idea sent him off like a champagne Cork leaving a bottle. The noise's made were guttural and animalistic. Hermione had been half laying on top of him her breast pressed against him and her legs either side of his leg closest to her. Due to this she found his fluid on her hip, stomach, hand, Harry's stomach and most of the bed area around little Harry.

"Ahh little Harry is tired he's going to sleep."

Harry gave a belly laugh, "is that the name your going to use for my penis?"

"Yep, Now I'm going to have a shower."

As she said this two doors appeared in the opposite wall. Hermione climbed out of bed making no effort to cover herself. Looking back at Harry she was pleased with his reaction.

"like what you see lover boy."

Harry's reply was a growl " if I count to 5 and your still there I'm going to be on you like a fat kid on cake, one"

Hermione laughed "two."

He had started crawling down the bed "three"

Her bathroom door slammed shut. She called through the door. "If your a good boy next time I might let you." She then whispered to her self that if he was a bad boy she might let him twice. The shower was magnificent, her body felt both relaxed and invigorated. As if a tightly wound spring had been released, she felt centred and focused. She hadn't seen Harry's face, his eyes were yellow with black slits and his canine teeth had elongated. He could hear her whispered comment, closed his eyes, shook his head and chuckled to himself. His green eyes were back as he walked into his bathroom for a shower.

Their friends found them in the great Hall already eating breakfast.

"What happened to you two last night? Your curtains were already drawn and Lav said Hermione's was as well."

Harry answered Neville "we were both knackered last night so we got back and crashed out."

Hermione continued "The down side is Harry was up early and found a way to get my attention."

Harry tried not choke while glaring at Hermione. She glanced at her boyfriend and was momentarily shocked not only had his cheeks turned pink but so had his eyes and eyebrows. It seemed a quiet word with Sirius was in order. He would have to contact his cousin for them.

Over the next 20 minutes the rest of their group joined them.

Both Ginny and Luna were beckoned over to join them Ginny insisted on sitting next to her brother. Daphne entered soon after and walked over. Ron raised and kissed her hand. The girl looked at her hand and back to Ron.

"No that won't do Ronald."

She then grabbed him and pecked him on the lips.

"That's how I expect my boyfriend to greet me."

The goofy grin he was sporting looked like it was going to be there for the day. She then proceeded to sit on his other side. It seemed Ron was trying to kurb his eating habits for his new girlfriend.

Watching their friend Lavender turned and kissed Neville. "yep definitely the best way to greet a boyfriend."

The whole group laughed at Neville's happy face. The twins entered to see a Slytherin at the Gryffindor table.

"Ronald Weasley are you fraternising with the enemy."

He fronted the terror twins.

"I don't know what fraternising means but if you are calling my girlfriend's virtue into question I will take you both apart."

The twins were shocked their doppy brother had just grown a big set of balls.

"It just means socialising with the enemy and we were only joking."

Daphnie stepped up.

"Ron I can take care of myself but you are very sweet. Fred, George I'm Daphnie Greengrass. You can call me Daphnie."

"I'm Fred and he's George."

She squinted at them. It was Ginny who spoke next.

"Nope you got it right Daphne."

After breakfast they all collected their bags, Harry stepped into an empty classroom.

"Dobby."

A moment later with a small pop the excitable little elf appeared.

"Yes Master Harry Sir."

"Dobby can you be honest with me, are you happy here?"

Harry smiled happily.

"That's great news, you are my friend so if you wasn't happy I would be willing to employ you. My only problem is you would have to keep my secrets and you would only be able to call me Harry. Because that is what my friends call me."

The little round head with bat like ears tipped from side to side.

"Harry Potter wants Dobby to be happy? Harry Potter will share his magic with Dobby?"

"Dobby could you drain to much magic?"

The little head shook from side to side.

"Then take it when you need it."

The small creature began to cry. Harry lowered himself to his knees and embraced his friend.

"Thank you Master Harry Potter Sir."

"I thought we agreed."

"But Dobby is a free elf who has willingly bonded with a master to share magic. Dobby is free so Dobby can call you any name he wants."

Harry laughed. "I love you my little friend."

The ecstatic elf popped away and the boy went to join his friends and made their way to the train. The carriage they were all sharing was boisterous, and felt like a party. As they arrived at platform Harry tried to look as depressed as possible. Hermione grabbed his hand and pulled him off the train, waiting on the platform were Sirius in his dog form, Remus and the Grangers.

"Mum, Dad this is Harry my boyfriend."

Dan Granger put on his sternest look.

"So you are the boyfriend, we will see. I have met your uncle and his dog."

Harry gave an audible gulp. "erm yes sir."

"well princess we must be off."

Hermione glared at her farther and kissed her boyfriend on the cheek. "I'll see you soon." She then left with her parents.

The boy turned to his awaiting party.

"Harry we are going to drop you off on our way. We are going to leave the country for Sirus's safety."

Harry dropped his head to avoid the laughter bubbling up in him. They walked out to an ally outside kings cross station, a quick aparation later and they were in a back garden in Surrey. Harry sprinted into the house, into the arms of his mother. The embrace was warm and comfortable, they were both crying happy tiers.

"Harry my darling we need you to sign some papers and then we can be off. A confused Harry signed the paper work he was offered.

"Excellent, you now own this house so it will always be your home. Arabella has had a very mild charm to have her seeing the same as usual, if Albus asks. Let's be off."

Sirius had transformed and was standing with Remus, Harry could not control his emotions and jumped onto his honouree uncles.

"Easy pup, I know it must be hard for you but we are OK."

At the Grangers home Hermione was prowling back and forth.

"Calm down princess."

Hermione turned to see her two uncles, without a thought she ran at them. Reaching Damon first she was swept into his arms and spun around. Finding herself passed to her uncle Darren who did the same.

"Hermione Granger, l leave you for a couple of hours and I find you in another man's arms."

The girl left her uncle and jumped into her boyfriends waiting arms, kissing him.

"Hermione am I going to find you kissing that boy whenever I enter the room."

"If at all possible yes."

The adults laughed.

James was the first to gain control. "Let's eat and we can make plans."

The magicals were introduced to pizza and then a white board was brought out. Lilly started filling in the information they had.

Horcruxes

Cup-Lestrange vault

Locket-Black ancestral house

Diadem-Room of hidden things

Diary-Malfoy home X

Snake-with him

Ring-Gaunt house

HARRY X

Sirius was the first to speak.

"Remus and I will get the locket and the cup."

Next was Lilly.

"James and I will get the ring, unfortunately we will need Harry for his ability."

"We will have to test that. The one behind my scar was removed when we returned I know because it fucking hurt."

"Harry Potter."

The three women chorused in unison.

"Sorry."

It was Hermione's turn.

"We will get the diadem and pass it off to Remus. The Snake will have to be last."

"Apparently you will be able to show us your memory of the resurrection so we can plan our part."

Harry nodded to Dan.

"Good we will need time to plan."

"Everything will need to be done before 24th June. Myself and Hermione will have to carry on with school as normal. We will hand the diadem off at Easter."

The rest of their plans we're made, everyone had their tasks to perform and a time scale to perform them in. As it was getting late and all were going to make their way to bed. Dan's brothers were going to use one of the spare bedrooms, Sirius and Remus would be using the other one. James and Lilly were heading out to the one bedroom anex. This left Harry in a room with his girlfriends entire immediate family, Hermione stood and took her boyfriends hand.

"Well good night everyone."

"Excuse me but where do you think you are going?" Damon asked.

Hermione looked at her uncle with confusion. "To bed."

"And what about Harry."

The girl rolled her eyes and smiled.

"oh don't worry about Harry."

Her uncle started to relax.

"I have a double bed."

As she dragged the boy out a very unhappy Damon started to stand. He was intercepted by his brother.

"I know this is difficult for you Dam, but we have lived with her until she was 17 and watched her for another year. You see your 15 year old neice, we see our 18 year old daughter. But I will tell you something, at one point she was throwing herself at that boy and he did nothing. Nothing will happen that she doesn't want to happen. That boy walked to his death to give her a good life. I want to hate him for taking our little princess away from us but I can't because he died for her. But if he breaks her heart I will hold him down while you feed him his balls."