Death's Life Debt

by keeperoliver

Harry saw something that led him to finish his quest on his own. He was still able to continue his saving lives abilities. Mrs. Rowling still owns all that is Harry Potter and it's characters. Harry/multi pairing.

3. Chapter 3

Death's Life Debt Keeperoliver Chapter 3

A/N: I see where I have created a mixed bag of confusion with a few of my readers, and I hope to correct that here. It will be a change from the original story, but should get us to the same point. If you are one of the confused, forgive me. However, keep in mind that I love doing this, causing confusion. I get more reviews this way. As always, Ollie the Keeper.

DLD-}

Harry had many more questions for Luna. So far all she had done was create them. "Luna, you say you were taken during Christmas hols, correct?"

"Yes Harry, I was taken from the train."

"So how is it you know so much about Ginny and Colin?"

Luna was embarrassed to answer. "You see Harry, it is not that I know, but more like I feel things. Ginny and I had a long talk after Bill's wedding and before we went back to school. She said you upset her when you ignored her kiss before the wedding. Then you left and never said goodbye to her. She was feeling really low. When her, Neville and I decided to get the Army back together, I noticed Colin started to take notice of Ginny's feelings. I think he may have seen her at weakened point in her life. He started to get closer to her, spending most of his time with her. At first she just accepted his friendship, but by Christmas, things began to change. I'm not for sure, but I think Colin may have given Ginny a love potion, and what with everything going on with The Carrows, and the way she was feeling, I think it took affect. I didn't return to see what happened until right there at the end. You saw it too."

"But if that was the case, why is it still working now that I am back? And just to let you know, I did not ignore Ginny, I tried to keep myself from falling deeper in love with her, where if she asked anything, I would do it."

" It sounds like a reasonable reason, even if it hurt her. And a good question Harry. I'm not sure, unless he has continued to give her the potion after the first. He may have even strengthened the dose. If that is the case, Ginny may be in trouble, health wise. We may have to get her examined by Poppy."

"Are you sure on this Luna. I don't want to get in trouble with her if there is no potion involved. Ginny is a very head strong girl and if she sees me meddling in something that is no concern of mine, she will kill me."

"There is risk in every task you take Harry. However, if you have doubts and you're not really interested in Ginny, then forget everything I said."

"You know me better than that Luna. Of course I love her. OK, I will try and get her to see Poppy, but I will have to do it in a sneaky way. I may need your help."

"Me? Why me? I'm already bonded to you and she is my competition."

"Because if what you say is true, and Ginny gets sick or even dies, you will feel the blame for it happening. You don't want that do you?"

"Oh Poo. Of course your right, but I just wish you weren't. I hate being sneaky when it comes to friends. Well, almost. Yes, I will help you, but Colin must not be hurt because of this Harry."

"We have to find something wrong before anything like that happens Luna. I do promise I will do no harm to Colin if it is true. I do not take responsibility for the twins or her other brothers though, if they decide to do something."

"I understand this Harry. I won't hold you to blame for what they do, unless I find out you put them up to it."

"CRAP! OK, I promise I will not say anything to the brothers, or anyone else for that matter."

It didn't take much for Harry and Luna to get Ginny to the Hospital Wing. Harry asked her if she was feeling alright, because she looked pale and sickly. Luna confirmed this by saying the same thing. Then when Luna asked Hermione what she though, Hermione said that Ginny did look a little piqued. So, Ginny went with Harry and Luna to see Poppy.

While Ginny was getting settled, Harry asked Poppy to check for a love potion that may have been administered to Ginny.

Poppy checked for any signs of a poison in Ginny's system. She was amazed at the amount that was in her. If it was continued much longer, she may have some serious repercussions. She explained this to Ginny, Harry and Luna. To say that Ginny was upset would be putting it mildly. If Colin was any where near the wing, he would have heard his name cussed in a very large volume.

Harry and Luna were able to calm Ginny down enough to get her to a state that was manageable. They then went about devising a plan for her to get out of it.

Ginny began eating and drinking only items brought to her by Luna or Hermione. This was under the pretense of, it was prescribed by Poppy on a certain diet. Colin could not argue with it.

Then Ginny began to get fussy over certain things Colin did that she never complained about before. Then she even went so far as to argue with him over minor things, like him carrying her textbooks, or offering her to sit first at the table, or opening a door for her. All things expected for a man to do for a lady. Not long after that, her and Colin broke up.

One thing though, Ginny was still hesitant about getting back with Harry. She wanted to be sure it was what she wanted.

Because of this, She had a long talk with Hermione. One that was illuminating for the both of them.

"Hermione, do you mind if we have a talk?"

Hermione looked up at the work she had just completed and felt that she had done enough for the day. "Sure Ginny. Where do you want to talk?"

"Somewhere private."

Once again the Room of Requirement was put to use.

"Hermione, you know why Colin and I broke up, right. I mean the real reason."

"Yes, Harry and Luna both told me. I can't believe he was giving you that stuff. He was forcing you to like him."

"It's all in the past Hermione. But what I need to know is my feelings for Harry. I know this may sound weird, but I think he Likes Luna, yet he says he still loves me."

Hermione looked hurt after this statement. "Harry Likes Luna? I didn't know that?"

"I don't know for sure Hermione, it's just that they are always together. But I wonder if he knows Luna likes someone else as well?"

"SHE DOES?"

"Ya, you haven't been here to see what's been going on. Since the start of the year, Luna has been seeing more and more of this person. They could be seen sneaking off together and be gone for hours."

"Are you going to tell me who it is or do I have to guess?"

"I don't think you would ever guess, Hermione."

"Then tell me for Merlin's sake."

"Daphne Greengrass."

Hermione was quiet for a few seconds then broke out in a squealing laughter. "You have got to be kidding me Ginny. Luna a Lesbian?"

"I think she is bi-sexual. I think her and Neville did it once."

Hermione was ready to break out in another round of laughter when she saw the worried look on Ginny's face. "You're serious aren't you?"

"Of course I'm serious. Do you think I brought you up here for a prank on my best friend?"

"Why would Harry be interested in Luna though? Unless...no, that can't be."

"What is it Hermione?"

"Harry saved Luna from Malfoy Manor, where she was being held by Death Eaters. He saved me as well, though it was really Dobby that saved us. Long story." Hermione said when she saw the look of confusion on Ginny's face.

"So, what does that mean?"

"Maybe nothing or maybe they became bonded."

"So, what about you? Are you bonded as well? And if you are, then what about me?"

"Shite, I didn't think about that. What if all three of us are bonded to Harry?"

"Shite's right. I don't know if I want to share Harry with you two. But what if we have to?"

"We need to talk with Luna to find out for sure."

"Why Luna?"

"Because if she has bonded with Harry then she will know about us as well."

"What about my mum, dad and Ron? Are they bonded as well? Harry saved them all too."

"I can only hope it doesn't work that way Ginny. I do not wish to be bonded to Ron. Don't take offense to this Ginny, but I don't like Ron that way. As a brother maybe, or a distant cousin."

"Believe me, I know what you mean. There are times I wish he was someone else's brother."

They left the Room after this and went looking for Luna. They found her once again with Harry, but it looked like they were parting. Harry went towards them and Luna went in the other direction. Before they could do anything, Harry stopped and talked with them, while Luna disappeared down the hallway.

DLD-}

It was days before they got a chance to talk with Luna. They found her with Daphne this time, and it made Ginny upset knowing that Luna was doing this behind Harry's back. She walked up to the two and broke into their conversation. "Luna, could Hermione and I talk to you for a bit? I don't know how long it will take."

"Sure, if you wish. I will talk to you later Daph." and she kissed her before getting up.

Now it was Hermione that was getting upset. Luna had more nerve than she took her for.

They took Luna to the vacant classroom down the hall from the Main Hall. Hermione closed, locked and silenced the room before they started their talk.

Ginny started it, "Luna, how do you feel about Harry?"

The look on Luna's face never changed, "I love him. Why?"

"So how do you feel about Daphne?"

"I love her also. OH, I see where this is going. You're both afraid Harry will find out about Daph and I? Well, don't be because he already knows about us, and he is OK with it."

Hermione almost collapsed, "He knows and is OK with it? What exactly did you tell him?"

"That Daph and I were lovers. But I loved him too. He asked how this worked, and I told him we would find a way."

Before Hermione could get started, Ginny had to ask the question, "Luna, what about Hermione and I?"

"What about you and Hermione?"

"First, are you and Harry bonded?"

"So, you figured that out did you? Yes, we bonded when Harry helped me out in fourth year, his fifth. It got stronger when he saved me two weeks ago. Now I can only assume that your next question is going to be are you and Hermione bonded as well, and the answer is yes, you are."

"But how can that be? A bond is between two people, not four."

"If you look at it like that yes it is impossible. But if you look at it like Harry bonding with me, then Hermione and then you, it is between two people because we haven't bonded."

"But that is still four people bonded with three bonded to one."

"Does this mean you refuse the bond with Harry? Both of you?"

Hermione and Ginny shared a look with each other, and Ginny answered for both, she thought. "We would have to think about it, right Hermione?"

"I don't know Ginny. To refuse a bond could become serious business. Death even."

"But Hermione, how could Harry bond to three different people?"

"If it were anyone else I may have my doubts, but with Harry, so many strange and different things happen when I'm with him. Maybe it is possible for him to make it work. Not that I am accepting it mind you, but it is something we have to think about seriously.'

"Isn't that what I said?"

"Yes, but you said it with doubt, while I said it with a possibility of it working."

"OH."

Luna broke back in, "I would not wait too long for your answer, as you may become sick. I know that Harry is capable of accomplishing this, if you would only accept it. Why he is bonded with so many is that maybe there is a reason we have yet to see. I have an idea, but I don't care to explain it right now."

"Why not?" Hermione asked.

"Because I don't wish to force anybody into something they don't know if it isn't what they want."

"Luna, you are not making any sense. You can't force someone to do something they don't want to do."

"I'm not forcing anyone. But my answer could and that is what I am trying to avoid. It has to be you own decision."

Hermione had to end this before she got sick with worry. "Well thank you Luna, you have been a lot of help. Really you have. You answered our question, and gave us something to think about."

DLD-}

At dinner that evening, Harry sat with Luna and Daphne. He had to hear how Daphne felt about their situation.

Daphne was quiet at first, and listened to Harry and Luna talk about it. Then Harry asked her a question, "Daphne, could you tell me what you think of Luna and I being bonded?"

Daphne put her fork down and Looked into Harry's eyes for any sign of trouble. What she saw was true concern for her answer. "First off Potter, Luna is the first person I truly loved. Tracy was close, but she is different from Luna. She didn't wish to be tied to one person, and she likes men as well. I have never been with a man, and don't know if I wish to, as they are all arrogant and vain. At least all of them that I know. I don't know about you, but I will tell you this. If you hurt Luna in any way, I will hurt you twice as bad as you hurt her. Not a threat and not a promise. It is just plain fact."

Harry smiled at the Ice Princess, "I could never hurt Luna, any more than I could hurt Hermione or Ginny. Or you even. I could never hurt anyone that did not pose a threat to me or someone I love. Now with that being said, could you like me if Luna and I shared each other like you and her have?"

This took Daphne back. She was not expecting such a direct question. "I don't know. I never gave it much thought until now. I didn't even consider it a possibility. But now that you mention it I will have to think on it."

"While you are thinking on it, also think about joining us if it should happen. You could get to enjoy it, or at least I would hope you would. To tell you the truth, I have never been with a woman before." Harry saw the look on Daphne's face and Laughed. "No Daphne, I have never been with nor do I wish to be with a man. For some reason this disturbs me. However, a woman being with a woman sounds more logical. Who knows more about a woman's feelings than another woman."

Once again Daphne was taken back by Potter and his feelings. He was more sensitive than she expected. He was more in tune with what a woman was looking for in a man. Could she join Him and Luna if they should get together like he suggested. Anything was possible, so she could not say no. "If it should come to that, I would have to think about it, but with the right persuasion from our friend here, I might join the two of you. I would have to wait to hear from my night light though. I don't want to agree to this only to find out you are a lousy lover."

Harry's laugh brought about a lot of attention to the three of them. If Harry was as good at loving as he was at making people laugh, then things should be alright.