Death's Life Debt Keeperoliver Chapter 10
The trip to the library had been exciting for Luna, as she found 12 songs that she wanted. In order to have all twelve songs, She had to get ten different tapes. Plus she had to get something to play them on. Harry was more than willing to purchase what ever she wanted. They found all ten tapes in a music store, plus a cassette player that Luna could wear as a necklace, that would allow her to keep her hands free to do whatever it was she wanted to do.
The list of songs was first, Muscle of Love, by Alice Cooper. Luna still was baffled by a man named Alice. She giggled every time it was brought up. Next was Do You Want To Touch Me, by Joan Jett. From there, the songs were diverse from the category of music they came from, such as country rock, blues, hard rock, soft rock and classic rock. There was even one from a group you could only call Party music. They called them selves, the Coral Reefer Band, and the lead singer was Jimmy Buffett. The song was 'A love Song, From A Different Point Of View" or, "Why Don't we Get Drunk And screw?' Luna figured he had two different names so that kids could buy the tape. Parents would not let them purchase it if there was a song on it that condoned screwing.
In the Blues category was a singer named Clarence Carter, and a song titled 'Strokin" Luna loved this one, as she changed Carter's name that was stated in the song to Harry Potter. It fit perfectly.
In the country rock gendre, there were two groups. First was Bob Segar and the Silver Bullet Band, and a song titled, 'Horizontal Bop' This however really wasn't one of her favorites, as it wasn't what she expected. Next was a weird group named ZZ TOP. Two of the members of this group were hairier than either Dumbledore or Hagrid. There song was titled 'Tube Steak Boogie" She loved to dance to this one with whoever would dance with her.
The Classic Rock came from a group called Aerosmith, and they had two songs that she wanted, but, she fell in love with all their music. The two she wanted were, 'Big Ten Inch', and, 'Love In An Elevator'. She promised herself she would try that one day, once again with who ever would volunteer. Preferably Harry though.
Next was the soft rock with a group named the Atlanta Rhythm section, and a song titled 'Imaginary Lover' which she questioned at first, but soon learned to love it. She did have her fun with this song, as did the other girls.
Finally, was the Hard Rock, with two groups once again taking center stage, First was an electrifying group called AC/DC, and perhaps her favorite song of all. It was called 'Big Balls', and she was often found walking around singing it to any one who would listen. She learned to like their other songs as well, such as 'Thunder Thighs', 'Hells Bells', and 'Dirty Deeds'. Finally there was Ted Nugent. This guy was nasty, and Luna loved him for it. His songs were also some of her favorites, not just her selections, which were 'Wango Tango' and, 'Wang Dang Sweet Poon Tang'. The other songs she liked by him were 'Strangle Hold', 'Cat Scratch Fever', 'Dog Eat Dog' and 'Baby Please Don't Go'.
From then on, you could not find Luna with out her cassette player and her tapes. It also had a radio which she would some time listen to. The crazy dances she would do to the songs brought many a laughs from Harry, Susan, and Hermione, as they all would join her in her dance.
They were visited twice by Daphne and Ginny, who loved this new Luna, and would also join her in her dance. Her song selection made them laugh until their sides hurt. Ginny would Join Luna when she would sing 'Big Balls', and Daphne made her dream come true, when they made love in an elevator at a huge department store. It was quick, but fun. Daphne had to stall the elevator for a couple of minutes to finish Luna off. Their blushing faces left little to the imagination when they got off on the top level to meet their friends. Hermione had to laugh when Luna walked through the store with her skirt tucked into the back of her panties, showing off her attributes. No one said anything though. Luna was getting quite a few stares, and comments, which she ignored as she kept on walking.
The six lovers never had so much fun. Those two weeks were great, leading up to their trip.
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Remus and Tonks had left Teddy Bear with grandma Andy, and Aunty Cissa. Then with Draco and Astoria, headed to the Ministry to meet up with the rest of the travelers.
Kingsley had contacted Hermione to let her know her parents were located in the Northern Territory capital of Darwin. It seemed that no coats would be necessary for the trip, as the temperature was pleasant year round, and the rainfall for this time of the year was minimal.
Port Key travel was to be used for the trip there, and flight travel for the return trip would be used.
Harry and the rest did not like the mode of travel what so ever. Port Key travel was not liked for short travel. Three quarters of the way around the world was torture. It took more than five minutes of being stretched, twisted, and popped back into shape, sort of like letting a rubber band pop back into shape when you let it go after stretching it.
They left for the hotel that Harry booked them at, to get settled. They took two days to get used to the time difference before looking for Hermione's parents. They spent those two days on the beach. The weather had been perfect, being cool in the morning, and warm in the afternoon.
It was funny, as the girls had drinks delivered to them on a constant basis, but, never ordered any. They would look to the bar, where men would just raise their glasses to them in honor of their beauty. They would return the gesture, and then turn around and sampled the drinks, which many were dumped as they were strong enough to choke a horse.
Tonks decided to wear her hair in a normal light brown color, that was middle of her back in length. She also received many stares. She was also never with out a drink. Unlike the younger ladies, she finished her drinks, but, never got drunk. Seeing this, the men at the bar began to wonder about this woman. It wasn't often that a woman could out drink a man. In Australia, it was unheard of. This seemed to gather more interest.
Finally the group got up and left, disappointing the men at the bar. Luna did wave to them though, and they all waved back.
Hermione asked Harry if he would go with her for the first contact between her and her parents. She didn't want to bring the whole crowd, as that might scare them. Harry agreed, and they left, watching the rest head back to the beach. Daphne was smiling at her younger sister, as she took Draco's hand in hers and walked with him to the beach.
The beach stay was shortened by the weather, as it decided to rain on their parade. They all took shelter in a shopping center, and purchased some gifts to take back with them.
Hermione and Harry took a taxi to the address of her parents practice. They sat in a cafe across the street from the office, and Hermione watched to see if she could spot them. At lunch, she was surprised as they came out of their practice, and walked across the street to the cafe where her and Harry were sitting. It had been a year since she last saw them, and they looked so happy. She hated for what she had to do to them. However, the biggest surprise was when Monica walked in, and saw Hermione sitting there she screamed and came running over to her, and pulled her into a hug. She was then joined by Wendell.
They both knew who she was. Hermione wondered how this was. Wendell explained. "Hermione, what ever you did to us, lasted for about two weeks, when one day, we were sitting at home filling out paper work to get our practice started. I pulled out my wallet, and got my ID out. Behind it was a picture of you and your mum. On the back of the picture was your name and the occasion the picture was taken for. This broke any spell you had put on us. We knew that you had done it for a reason, and would come look for us, when it was safe. We kept the names you gave us, thinking it was for a reason. Now that you are back, does that mean it is safe to return?"
Hermione had tears in her eyes. her parents had known all this time about her, and kept up the facade' to keep her safe. "Yes dad, the evil that threatened us is gone, thanks to this man sitting here. Mum, dad, I would like you to meet Harry Potter. Harry this is my mum and dad, Jean and Richard Granger, or Wendell and Monica Wilkens. Which ever the case may be."
They talked for the rest of their lunch, then Jean gave Hermione their address, and asked her and the rest to join them for dinner. Harry suggested an alternative, "Why don't we meet you at your house, and I will treat every one to dinner at your favorite place to eat."
It was agreed upon, and Harry and Hermione walked with her parents back to the office where they separated. Hermione was still crying after they separated. They were tears of joy, and sadness. Joy for being reunited after a year, and sadness for being away from them for that year.
"Harry, thank you for being with me for this. I can't think of any one else I would have liked to be there with me when I found my parents. If we ever get the chance, I would like to talk to you in private. There are things I would like to say to you, that I wouldn't feel comfortable saying them around anyone else."
"Well, Hermione. It seems we are alone, and it would be the perfect time to have that conversation. The others don't need to know about it. They think we are still trying to find your parents. How about we go over to that shelter in the park and have that talk?"
Hermione held Harry's hand as they walked to the shelter, and sat next to him on the bench and began, "Harry, when did you realize we were bonded?"
"Second year after you were petrified. When I held your hand, I felt the connection. That was also the time I found your note. Before you ask, I didn't know if you had felt the bond, and I was afraid of losing our friendship, if you didn't feel the same way. I guess since we were always close, the bond never affected me. That is until after our fifth year. When I didn't hear from you or Ron, I thought I was feeling the loss of both of you, but, I was wrong. The minute I walked into the room, and you tackled me, I knew it was you I missed. Strange though, when I saved Ginny, I knew then and there that we shared a bond. I would have acted on it, but Ron was always going on about his baby sister not needing any boy around to deflower her, as he liked to call it. Hell, she was 11 years old. Who wants sex at that age? Then the two bonds started to tug at my heart. I didn't know what it meant. If I had a bond with you both, but could only be with one, what would happen to the other. I couldn't do that to either of you, other wise I would have asked one of you to the Yule Ball with me. What hurt was that Ron was too dumb to ask you to go. Here we are, three best friends and we couldn't find our way to the Ball together."
Hermione smiled as she remembered the event. She had wanted either of them to ask her to the Ball. She now understood why Harry hadn't asked her, but it still hurt. Ron would never be noble enough to ask Her out. "I know this sounds callous Harry, but I never felt right around Ron. I mean I liked him as a friend, but I don't think I ever felt of him being a love interest. I was always uncomfortable around him, like my feelings for him were strained. I suppose that was why we fought a lot. I should have realized sooner that you and I formed a bond. We always got along, and really only had two disagreements, and they never lasted that long, and we didn't yell at each other like Ron and I did. I also should have known about it, because you were always able to comfort me when I needed it. You always amazed me. Here was Ron, who came from a family that was full of love, and didn't know how to act around people. While you, who came from a family who hated you for what you were, yet you had so much love for those you cared for."
"It was easy for me to do this. I was starved for love, and looked to every one for it. I was so tempted to accept Draco's offer for friendship that first day, but when he put Ron down, and his family, I saw in him, a smaller version of the Dursley's. Better than every body else. Putting down people they thought they were better than. Then later, like in fourth year, I saw the same thing in Ron, Jealous of me because I got things he wanted, like I asked for them. Who the hell wants to be chased by dragons. Or fight basilisks, Or face Voldemort more times than I wish to count. None of that was by choice. I don't even think he realized what he was thinking."
"I know Harry. But we are getting off track here. I didn't want to talk to you about Ron. I wanted to talk to you about us. Specifically about what you expect from me. This may be hard for you to take, and may even change your mind about me, but, I wish to remain a virgin, until I am Married. It is my mum's wish and I respect that. If you don't want this, I understand, what with being with Luna, Daphne and Susan, and I expect soon, with Ginny. It doesn't mean I didn't enjoy what we did the other night, but, that is far as I wish to go for now. I hope you can respect that."
Harry leaned across and Kissed Hermione softly, without passion, but, with love. "Hermione, I will never force any body to do something they don't want to do. I am going to be having this same talk with Ginny. Luna and Daphne along with Susan had already indulged in sex, so they were ready for me. Well Luna hadn't had sex with a male, but wanted it. I knew you were waiting, and I hope that Ginny is also. Ginny however is a free spirit, and is a very passionate woman. I still think she may wait until she is married, if I talk to her. Like you though, it doesn't mean she will back off from having some fun. As long as it doesn't get too serious, you will both be fine."
Hermione knew for a fact that she had chosen right taking up with Harry. He was so understanding and patient. She was feeling much better after this talk. She looked forward to the upcoming year with her family. Both families.
They left the park, and made their way to the main road, where they hailed a taxi, and got back to their rooms. They were surprised to find the rest were still out, so they decided to go do a little shopping before they met the rest to go out for dinner.
They went to the little shopping center to some gift shopping, where they found the rest of the group. They hadn't been seen yet, and they watched as Luna, Ginny and Daphne danced through the halls of the center listening to Luna's music. It looked like Luna had found a small set of speakers that were powered by batteries, that allowed them to hear the music. They found a shop that sold stereo equipment, and they went in to see what was available. Luna asked if she could play her tape in one of the systems, and the attendant showed her how it worked. Luna handed him her AC/DC tape, and Dirty Deeds began to play. When they entered the store, there were no customers. Once the music started playing, people came in to hear the music. They were the younger people, but they were able to bring the parents in if they found something they liked. Luna used different systems, and found one that had a set of speakers that sounded like the music was coming from all over the room. The attendant said that they were from a company called Bose, and were some of the best speakers available. He told her the price, and Luna became crest fallen. They were very expensive. The group soon left the store, while Harry and Hermione stayed hidden until they were gone. Then Harry bought the system Luna fell in love with.
Harry and Hermione finished their shopping, and made it back before the rest. Harry hid the stereo in his room, and then he and Hermione sat back and relaxed until the rest made it back.
Remus plopped down in the chair, complaining about not being as young as he used to be. The girls were too busy showing off what they had purchased. Every one that is, but Luna. Luna was still upset she didn't have the money for the stereo. There were others there that she could have bought, but, they sounded cheap.
Harry got up and sat next to her, "What's the matter love?"
"Nothing Harry. Just tired."
"Didn't you buy anything you wish to show us?"
"Not really. I found something I really liked, but it was too expensive."
"And what was that, maybe we can go buy it?"
Luna looked up to Harry with the excitement she felt showing on her face, "Really Harry? It is very expensive, but I fell in love with it."
"Well, why don't you take me to where you found this item, and we will go ahead and buy it."
Hermione laughed as Luna pulled Harry out of the room and to the music store. About a half hour later, a sad Luna walked back into the room with a grinning Harry behind her. She took her seat on the couch again, and Harry took one of the tapes of Luna's and walked to the hidden stereo. He started the music, and Lune almost jumped out of her seat. She turned to Harry, and saw the stereo she loved. She ran to Harry and jumped into his arms and wrapped her legs around him, kissing him all over his face. Harry then told her the story of him and Hermione watching them with out being seen.
Harry then told the rest that he had made plans with Hermione's parents for dinner, and everyone was going. They all left to get dressed, and met back in Harry's room 30 minutes later.
While waiting, Harry had called a limo service, and they picked the Grangers up in style. The food was great, and the company was even better. Richard and Jean loved the friendship that was shown at the table. She was happy that the group of young adults were escorted by some older adults. They didn't like the idea of Harry being so friendly with all the girls, especially their daughter.
There was going to be a long talk, when the thrill of being back together with their daughter was settled down.