Nymphadora woke up in a tight embrace. It was a very warm embrace and for once Dora realized how bad her life was before Remus. How her sleeping had never been that great, how her dreams didn't have meaning. She would wake up in her bed and get up immediately because the bed wasn't for snuggling of cuddling. Just for sleep. She realized how great Remus made her feel. She felt like she was floating over the moon with her Moony. She looked up to see it was 5:45. She looked up to Remus and saw him staring intently at her.
"What?" she asked.
"I was just wondering something. Why did you look so peaceful tonight? Most people don't look like that when they sleep." he replied looking at her face intently, almost studying it. He only knew most people didn't because James, Sirius and the rat had fallen asleep countless times in the common room.
"Because my soul mate is holding me while I sleep. Then it got better when I realized my dreams of you weren't good. That the real you was better, the dreams were good and all but not the same. Plus I was warm and comfortable, which I never felt as a child, even at Hogwarts. But it is different with you." she concluded watching his face as intently as he was watching hers. He smiled slightly.
"Hmm, I was hoping it wasn't just me. Is that why you decided to wake up early?"
"Yes because I knew you were here. How about you? Why are you up?" she said watching his face turn red.
"I wanted to see you sleep. See what you were feeling. I hoped I could read something on your face. It was only happiness." he said. Then he waited, as if debating on if he was going to say something, "Did you know you talk in your sleep?" he said.
Her eyes widened. She knew she did, every night she would talk. She never imagined he would hear her, mostly because he was also supposed to be sleeping.
"Oh no!" she said her eyes blazing. Her face red with embarrassment and a bit of anger.
"Are you angry with me?" he asked looking sad.
"Well I don't know what you have heard. What have you heard?" she asked.
"Not much." he said trying to lie.
"That's rich! Mum told me I talked a lot at night! What did you hear?" she said again.
Remus looked down. "Well you said my name."
"How many times?"
"Not many." he lied again.
"Sure, how many? I know you counted."
"26" he said. She groaned.
"What else did you hear?" she said looking at his face. He was leaving something out.
"You said you loved me, and that you would be happy to mar- mar- marry me. Become Mrs. Moony." he said.
She smiled. As far as she knew she had never said that to anyone about anyone. She was glad he was the one to hear. "What exactly did I say?"
"You said 'I love you Remus. You can pretty stupid sometimes. Of course I want to become your wife. Nymphadora Moony. Nymphadora Lupin. Perfect." he said.
She laughed. That was so her.
"What exactly is funny about lying to me when you are asleep may I ask." he said.
Her eyes blazed as her eyes came up from looking at the collar of his shirt to looking at his face. She rolled him on his back and sat on him. She made sure he was pinned before she leaned down and said, "I should slap you for that you know." she said looking at his face. Her eyes boring into his.
"I wasn't lying when I said I love you. When I said you could be stupid sometimes. Much like this one. And I definitely wasn't lying when I said I wouldn't mind becoming Mrs. Remus Lupin. More than don't mind actually. I love the idea." she said.
Remus just stared at her. She was on top of him. She wanted to marry him. She loved him. Those thoughts swirled in his head. He didn't notice Dora leaning down until their lips connected. He started kissing her back immediately. After a while of snogging they got up and changed into their training outfits.
James woke up to find a goddess kissing him. Then after he started to kiss back, he realized something. Like he did every morning. This was Lily Evans. No. Lily Potter. He corrected himself. She was his and their wasn't anything anyone could do to make him stop loving her. Finally he pulled back.
"I should sleep more often if that is how I will be woken up." he murmured as she smiled at him.
"I don't know the more you sleep the less time we can be doing something more fun." she said smirking and winking.
"Merlin's beard Lils! Padfoot rubbed off on you!" said James.
"Yeah. Well it is only 5:00. We have plenty of time for fun." she said slyly.
James waved his wand and locked the door put up a silencer and did a contraceptive charm on his Lily.
Sirius and Amelia were sleeping like the dead. They took their relationship like Remus and Tonks. Nothing till after they are married. Sirius was fine with that. They would be engaged by Halloween like Remus. Hopefully. Neither knew Harry suggested to them both about the same day in the same place.
Ron and Hermione were just reading a book in bed by 6:00. Ron was holding the book with an arm around Hermione and holding the book with his other hand. She would turn the pages for them both. They weren't romantic like Harry and Ginny, but what they did worked for them both. After they were done with the chapter. Ron shut the book and drew her closer.
"Hey Mione?" he said.
"Yes Ron."
"Can you promise me something?"
"Depends on what I am promising."
"Two things really."
"Spit it out Ronald." she said. Ron winced when she used his full name.
"Just promise you would go to the Yule Ball with Viktor, please."
She stared at him. "What is the second one?" she asked before answering.
"I want you to promise you will go with me." he said blushing and looking down.
She smiled, "What if Vicky gets lonely? I think I should be there for him." she said in mock seriousness.
Ron snarled. He stood up and went towards the exit of their trunks. She teleported to the door. He walked into her effectively putting a hand around her waist as he reached for the door knob. She smiled and put her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a kiss. Or more of a snog I guess. They snogged for a few minutes before Hermione pulled back. Ron moaned in disappointment.
"You know I was kidding right. Where were you going to go anyways?"
"To Bulgaria. There is a quidditch player there that needs dealing with." he snarled.
Hermione laughed. "Protective much? I would have gone with you anyways. You are technically my husband." she said still laughing.
Ron listened to her laugh. It was like a song, the best he has ever heard. Screw Celestina Warbeck, who needs her when he could listen to her. Hermione caught his thoughts and stopped laughing.
"Am I really the only thing you focus on?" she asked.
"Yes. I would have said books but I wouldn't read a book if it weren't for you. I love you too much." he said smiling at her who was beaming at him.
Neville and Luna pretty much kissed occasionally but spent most of the times with books or learning about Luna's creatures.
Draco and Astoria would sit and talk about the future or snog.
Finally when everyone got dressed Ron shared his trunk. They trained and Harry told them he was probably going to go sometime that month to the Gaunt House. He didn't mention his work for the Ministry. Sirius was worried though Amelia left this morning and didn't say where she was going. Harry knew where she went, but just told Sirius she would be back to him at the end of the day.
At the Ministry, Kingsley, Alastor, Amelia and Arthur were working on making a suitable case against Cornelius Fudge Minister for Magic. It was extremely good so far. They were planning on making either Arthur or Kingsley the Minister, but until they sorted out who. They were making suitable laws to be put in place for 'creatures' to have more rights. Like werewolves to have jobs and to be married. For it to be against the law to harm a house elf. Things like that. They also made a long list of laws to get rid of, most having to do with blood superiority. They made a few laws to support muggle borns while Arthur was looking through tomes Harry got him and was finding out rather quickly that muggle borns were just lucky people born from a witch or wizard line that squibbed out for a long time, making the magical world foreign to them and then to get a lucky person who isn't a squib. He even found out Hermione was among them. By proving that all the 'muggle borns' were from squibbed out families, that would mean there would only be half blood and purebloods. Finally after letting Molly help, they finished and determined all the 'muggle borns' were all half bloods.
Amelia finished with the ten pages of evidence against Fudge. Moody finished with the list of laws against half bloods and muggle borns. Kingsley finished with the laws for the 'creatures' and they all called Albus, with a Patronus. They had all been taught how to do it for this purpose alone, considering the original order members were supposed to be the only who knew how to do it because Dumbledore invented them.
Harry was sitting in the Great Hall at 7:30, he had decided to come alone. He had locked down all thoughts from everyone and was thinking when the students and staff from the Big House came in. Then in ran 4 patronuses of different animals. Sirius stood as seeing a dog patronus that looks like his animagi form come in.
"Amelia." he breathed. Harry grinned at his godfather. He truly found someone he loves. They all spoke the same message "It is done." and then they were gone. Sirius looked in pain. Harry just stared at him. He hadn't looked in pain since Harry first saw him in his cell in Azkaban. It was awful to see. It was the look Harry would have on his face when he leaves Ginny if he didn't get control over himself. He still didn't have full control of his emotions all the time.
Harry stood and went to Dumbledore who had stood up.
"Do you think I can come?" asked Harry.
"I would imagine so. You are after all the one who made this all possible." replied Dumbledore with the twinkle in his eye. They walked out of the Great Hall and Ginny sadly stared after them as they left. She wanted to come, to be near Harry. To know he was okay. To be able to feel him if he wasn't, to comfort him. Fred and George noticed their sister's stare and the they looked to the head table to find a certain transfiguration professor giving the same stare. They walked around the corner and out of sight before Albus called for Fawkes. They used him to transport to the Atrium before they walked to Amelia's office where they planned to meet.
When they got to the Atrium, Harry spoke having seen what Fred saw.
"Professor do you harbor any strong feelings for Professor McGonagall?"
Harry never really saw the headmaster splutter, but he was doing a fine job of it now. Weird, considering everyone always thought he was gay.
"Why ask a question like that Harry?" he replied after partially recovering.
"I just noticed as we left her thoughts were on the same track as Ginny's. The protectiveness, the longing. The love." he said.
Dumbledore smiled brightly "Yes I do have feelings for her, maybe I will confront her." Harry grinned. Finally, Dumbledore will get together with someone.
When they got to Amelia's office, they were all talking about what they may do next.
"Albus." said Amelia standing. "Thank you for coming so quickly. Oh good you brought Harry."
"Yes, sorry for the rudeness, but we should do this quickly." said Harry.
"Well why is that?" asked Moody.
"I have a rather good feeling that if Madame Bones doesn't get back to school, my godfather will go completely mental." Harry replied looking at Amy.
Amelia blushed. "I'm gonna show you what he did, later. But for now, Professor can you call the emergency meeting?"
He nodded and then dashed out of the room, going to the master floo so he can call an emergancy wizengamot session. Harry smiled, "Shall we go Amelia?" Harry asked.
She nodded. They rose and strode out and after a while she asked "So… What did he do?"
Harry laughed. "I'll show you." he showed her the haunting look in his eyes, the scene in the Great Hall. How her patronus came through and he stood up and stared at it. She smiled a sad smile. She picked up her wand.
"Expecto Patronum" she said and watched her dog jump out the window.
"It was for him, wasn't it?" asked Harry.
She nodded, "I just thought he would want some word from me. I told him I was with you and that I loved him."
Harry smiled. "That is a good idea. He looked like he lost it when he ran into the common room this morning. He said he thought someone had taken you."
She sniffled and tried to hold back her tears. It worked. "He does care?" she asked sniffling again.
"More than you know. I can see it in his eyes. He wasn't like that, last time." said Harry.
They continued their walk silently until they reached the courtroom where Wizengamot members were hurrying in. They too came in and sat in the seats for witnesses.
After another 10 minutes everyone was seated and ready to begin.
"Welcome! I do indeed feel regret to you if you were busy but there is something that needs attended to that has come to my attention. Amelia? Harry?" Albus said.
They stood up and waited till all eyes were on them. "Good day members of the Wizengamot! We have succeeding evidence of fraud and the acceptance of items or money for making laws and taking action unlike that of the Minister's policy." said Harry shocking 99% of the room. Not solely on the the information they were given but why Harry Potter, the Boy who lived, was here. He was only eleven, yet he was acting like an adult. Get over it. Harry thought wryly.
"Correct Mr. Potter," spoke Amelia her strictness coming through. "We have substantial evidence that supposive & confirmed Death Eaters have given Cornelius money or have threatened him to make laws to ensure that most things they do go unnoticed or are legal in the Ministry. If this is hard to believe then come back within the next hour and I will provide you proper evidence. Then take a revote. So all in favor of revoking Cornelius Fudge from being the Minister for Magic in the British Wizarding Society?"
Everyone's hand went up. Everyone except the supposed Death Eaters. That was past majority, the death eaters were in low attendance that day, mistake 1. The British Wizarding Society no longer had a Minister for Magic.
"Does anyone need to come in the next hour to see the evidence?" said Harry.
Dolores Umbridge was the only person who raised her hand. Harry scowled. Before Dumbledore dismissed them he looked at Harry and blinked. Harry cast wards to make sure a Death Eater couldn't leave the room. Harry nodded slightly. Then Dumbledore nodded.
"Alright we have other matters to discuss. But first we need to vote on who should be the new Minister for Magic. But before we do anything let us have a short break." Then he left for Arthur, Kingsley and Alastor. There were at least twenty people leaving the room. All failed.
Harry started silently stunning them as was Amelia. They were down quickly and Harry waved his wand and rolled up their sleeves. "Mark Ostende maxima" he said. Then all the dark marks were revealed.
Harry picked up his wand and sent his stag to Dumbledore with two words that mean so much to them all. It was triumphant and it can set in motion the next step of the their plan. "Got them."
Dumbledore, Kingsley, and Alastor came back and took all the Death Eaters to cells. Cornelius, Dolores, and Rookwood were among them. At seeing Rookwood, Harry sighed. He didn't have to worry as much about keeping Fred safe, but the constant worry was still there.
Since they were confirmed Death Eaters, they would get the kiss, immediately. Harry was satisfied. They all escorted the lot of them, with some Aurors help, to Azkaban. Then they left to the Ministry to recall the meeting. There they elected Arthur as the new Minister. Harry was shocked as much as Arthur. He truly expected it to be Kingsley (like last time), but apparently the Wizengamot thought otherwise. Arthur accepted enthusiastically. He was just only there for witnesses and help questioning and supporting the new laws. They finished the meeting with house elves, werewolves, and goblins with more rights than ever before, a new redheaded Minister waiting to tell his wife they wouldn't have to continues struggling to make ends meet with money anymore, and death eaters having been kissed. They all got rid of the biased laws as well. Harry, Dumbledore and Amelia were ready to go back to Hogwarts at 2:00 in the afternoon. They ate quickly at came back to the castle. Harry walked back to the common room.
"Let us have some fun, shall we?" he asked Amy who was coming as well.
She nodded. Harry waved his wand casting a disillusionment charm on her. Then they walked in. Harry said "Hey, I'm-" then he was tackled by Ginny. He almost knocked over Amelia. She just stepped back and waited. "back." he finished grinning. Ginny kissed him passionately. Sirius looked really down seeing the affection. He missed Amelia, and apparently missed the light pink shimmering in the corner (her disillusionment charm). Finally Harry and Ginny broke apart and they got up.
"Padfoot? How much do you love Amy?" he asked abruptly.
"With all I have and more." he replied, eyes haunted and far away.
"What do you like about her." Harry pressed on.
"Everything. The way she laughs. They way she smiles, it lights up the whole room. How sometimes she can really show her business side and be strict. How her hair shines, even when it is wet, its perfect, like mine. Her eyes I could get lost in. Her face. Merlin, her face! It is gorgeous. How sometimes she truly acts like a Marauder more than Remus does. How just being with me makes me feel like the happiest man alive. How even her patronus is me. How her voice is, it is sweet and commanding at the same time. How she kisses me. I could go on forever with just that sensation alone." he replied staring at the wall. Harry watched as the still disillusioned Amelia walked to Sirius. She invisibly grabbed his head. He just stared, thinking of what just happened, he caught a slight pinkish glow, disillusionment. Amelia stared at the love in his eyes. Then her invisible lips crashed onto his. After a second seconds of her lips on his, Sirius gasped.
"Amelia." he said. She stepped back and cancel the charm. He grinned and picked her up in his arms bridal style.
"Sirius! Put me down!" she laughed out. He shook his head. "Never, you will be lucky to be able to go to the bathroom alone after today." he said. She giggled.
"I was busy, speaking of that-" she said.
"She was working on certain things to help our world today." Harry interrupted. She smiled, he didn't want his friends told. Harry raised his wand and sent a patronus to Arthur who was still filling out paperwork at the Ministry. It said "Don't tell a soul about this. Tell them after we come later."
He sent back that he wouldn't and continued with all the paperwork.
Harry, upon receiving that, unlocked all his thoughts. He was then bombarded by Ginny's thoughts. Mostly her yelling at him for locking down without an excuse.
Harry smiled. They talked all afternoon until it was 3:00. Then the first year students went to flying class.
They got there eagerly. When class started she told them to command their brooms up. All the Marauders did on the first try. Part of their recent training was flying. They even got Hermione, Neville, Luna, Astoria good at flying. Though not good enough for the house team, it was still really good.
"Up." they said and the brooms flew up. The only people who could. Finally after more failed attempts by the others, Madame Hooch said for them to mount their brooms, and kick off. They did and Pansy slammed 'accidentally' into Neville's broom since he was closest.
His rememberall, he had gotten from his grandmother again, and wand flew out of his pockets. Harry flicked his wand at Neville so he would fall slowly and on a cushioned ground.
Harry and Draco zoomed after them. Draco caught the wand, but almost fell off his broom in the process, stupid jerky school brooms. Harry noticed grabbed Draco with one hand and used his other to catch the remembrall. With no hands on the broom, he stayed until Draco was situated before he released him and they flew down one handed and dismounted their brooms. All the Gryffindors clapped. McGonagall came out, just like last time. But before she said anything, Harry went with Draco over to Neville.
"Here Nev, it is your remembrall from your gram and your wand." he said a bit loud.
Then Harry leaned in "Remind me to go to Diagon Alley and get us all wand holsters. It would be loads easier." Neville smiled and nodded.
"Potter, Black come with me!" she said. They walked over to with McGonagall who was heading to the Defense room. "You have no clue how weird it is to say that again. Potter and Black together again." she said shaking her head. The two smiled, or smirked the classic Marauder smirk. "Oh great, now you even look like them." she said.
They laughed, "Draco is a Black and I am a Potter. Its natural." said Harry. McGonagall let a smile slip her strict face. They arrived at defence.
"Professor Lupin, do you mind if I borrow Wood for a moment please?" she said.
Remus smiled. He knew what was going on. "Sure."
Wood stood up and came to McGonagall.
"Wood, meet your new seeker and replacement seeker." she said. "They both did magnificently during practice. The Longbottom boy was hit by a Slytherin girl, his wand and Remembrall flew. These two caught them, Draco is the backup because he almost fell off his broom but that really wouldn't have mattered as long as he was okay. But Potter, had the ball in one hand and a hand holding Mr. Black's robes. Nothing on the broom!" she said happily.
Wood grinned, "Welcome to the team! Do you both know how Quidditch works?" he asked excitedly. He was almost bouncing out of his shoes.
They both nodded enthusiastically. "Wonderful! I imagine neither of you have your own brooms to practice with?" he asked.
They grinned, "No we do. We always have them in our trunks."
McGonagall laughed, "Of course, I imagine James and Sirius have theirs as well?" They nodded.
"Alright, what kind are they?" asked Wood bouncing now.
"Nimbus 2000." they replied automatically.
Wood stared at them, Minerva wasn't far behind. "We can get brooms from a special supplier to swap brooms when new one's come out." Draco explained. "We can probably get our team in on it as well, in a year or so they will probably come out with a Nimbus 2001 and then something better. Would you mind? It really is just a charm on the brooms and the room they are stored in to be able to change them." said Harry.
Wood beemed. McGonagall smiled as well, "Alright, we can do that to the Gryffindor section of the broom shed. Would you mind doing that now?"
"Not at all let us go." said Draco. The younger boys gracefully spun around and changed into an Eagle and flew away. The two remaining people stared after them. Animagi.
"They did that in class and their form was a lion. It isn't possible to have more than one." stated McGonagall.
Wood smiled, "Yes but something tells me these kids are used to doing the impossible." McGonagall just nodded and continued after they flying students. "Maybe even winning the quidditch house cup!" he said excitedly going after the professor.
When they got closer to the shed they found Harry and Draco walking. Having a conversation.
"Are you ready for potions tomorrow?" said Harry.
"Sort of, I don't really like having classes with the Slytherins. They never did like me. But your mum will be there to help with the fairness." replied Draco. "Are you ready?"
"Yeah the class I was looking forward to this time was the one I don't have often and it is with the Slytherins. I just hope Professor Snape will be better with him being able to talk to mum. Everyone kept saying he was mean and all, but I haven't heard a word since. Professor isn't really that bad. He has actually been very nice. I mean I owe him most of my happiness. He brought back my parents."
McGonagall and Wood heard all this and smiled slightly. They all arrived at the shed and they went inside. Harry went into the magically larger on the inside shed first. They went to the Gryffindor section that was locked much like the others. He walked through after unlocking their section by saying, "The Sword of Godric Gryffindor." Normally they would just say "Godric" and it would open but Harry knew this would do so much more. It did. Their part of the room expanded and pictures on the wall were shown that magically updated when new players were added to a team. Each had the date and who they were and when they joined and what year they were in. It also had plenty of stacks of parchment with amazing strategies that only Gryffindors used.
"Wow! I didn't know this room could do this!" said McGonagall.
"This is the only room in here that does." said Harry. McGonagall beamed.
"These are amazing strategies! I have never seen these used before!" said Wood looking over the plans. Harry grinned, "That is because the person who invented them were in Gryffindor. Godric himself." Draco smiled. Wood's eyes almost popped from his head and McGonagall blinked rapidly. Harry just smirked. Draco came over to Harry and they took out their wands. They waved them around the room three times before they walked to the brooms then after what looked like they scanned them they stepped back and smiled. "Done" they said at the same time. Wood walked over to his broom picked it up and it changed into a Nimbus 2000. "Wow! Practice on Sunday! 2:00! We really need to show the rest of the team!" McGonagall nodded.
"Come, everyone will be wondering where we are." she said. Oliver nodded.
Harry walked to the door. "Sorting Hat." he said and the room shrunk again.
Wood went back to class and Minerva escorted Draco and Harry back to Flying class.
"Minerva, the students form the Big House, have exceptional flying skills." said Madame Hooch.
"That is fine, but these two are to be excused from these lessons," Minerva said. She dropped her tone and said "These two are now the Gryffindor seeker and reserve seeker."
Hooch smiled and dismissed them.
Draco looked to Harry. "What do you suppose we do now?"
"Well, just in case or women get worried, I reckon we could take to the sky." Harry replied taking to the sky as an eagle.
Draco changed and flew as well. They hovered over the class until Draco's though rang out in Harry's head.
You're just worried, aren't you? Instead of doing whatever you want to, you are watching someone that you spend every second with. Draco asked.
Yes. She is my mate. Nothing is fun without her. I have to know she is okay, I know what she means when she says she hates it when I leave. It is because she doesn't know if I am alright.
Why don't you bring her with you? he asked.
Unwanted questions. Why would the great Harry Potter bring her with him? Who is she? Why is she important? Then they would start writing lies about her. People would talk. I don't want that for her.
Is there something wrong with your cloak then? Or a disillusionment charm? he practically scoffed. Good old Draco.
Nothing wrong with them, except I would be extremely distracted with her there. I wouldn't be able to see her but I would find her. It would look weird if i was holding air with my hand, or kissing air. They would think I am mad and stop believing me and stop helping me. I can't let that happen. If we are going to make the wizarding community better we need all the help we can get.
I never really thought about it like that. But yeah, that is reasonable. But why won't you tell her why you won't bring her with you. We all talk about our theories on why you leave. I think she is afraid you may cheat on her adventually. If you told us why you were leaving she should be fine. He pressed.
I swear she didn't listen to Merlin! I can't cheat on her! Even if I wanted to I can't! I want her! I want her! No one else. Is this class over yet? Harry groaned.
2 more minutes. Just tell her that Harry. She needs to hear it. Just tell her what you are doing. Bring her with you once, please. She needs this. We all maybe young looking but we have the intelligence of people centuries old.
I will. he promised.
The next two minutes felt like a lifetime. Finally when class was over a black eagle swooped down and with strength of a phoenix, he picked up a red head with chocolate eyes. He flew her over to their spots by the lake. When he landed he changed back and grabbed her around the waist.
"I love you. I'm never ever going to leave you. You know that right?" he said. He was almost crying, he had cried a little in the two minute eternity.
"Why do you ask?" she said.
"Oh my god. You don't believe me." he said releasing her. He sat down on the ground and but his head on his knees.
"Harry, just tell me that you won't cheat on me. And if you are just please tell me." she said through her own tears.
He looked up to her pained eyes. "You know, I can't believe you. Did you listen to Merlin? I can't cheat on you! If anyone else kisses me, I would be extremely repulsed! I wouldn't cheat on you if I could! I love you! You were my wife, now and in the dream! When I dated you I couldn't be happier! Even after I held my kids for the first time I had been happier! When I was with you! My most power patronus was our wedding night! I plan on the same thing being my patronus! The moment you turn 17 I plan on marrying you! So I don't get why you don't believe me." he said staring into her eyes. He cried all the way through his own speech.
She cried and sat down and laid her head on his shoulder and cried into it.
"I'm s-s-sorry! I just didn't know where you were going! I didn't know who was there! I just couldn't help but think when you would refuse to tell me what you were doing!" she said.
"I was just trying to make things better for people. I have been at the Ministry. Getting better rights for house elves, and werewolves. I have been removing prejudice laws, and getting rid of the Death Eaters at the Ministry. I even got rid of the Minister." he said. She looked up and stared at him. She cried harder. "I am so sorry! I should have just asked. I should, should- should have…"
"Shh, it is alright. I was just afraid that maybe you would truly think I would do that, and since you thought I did it, you might try to cheat on me. I didn't want that to happen. Now will you come with me? We need to go to the Burrow. Your dad has some news."
She nodded and waved her wand and their tear tracks disappeared. He leaned down and picked her up. She squealed and wrapped her legs around him. He grinned. He leaned in and pressed his forehead to hers.
"I love you, so much." he whispered.
She giggled. "It may be hard to believe after what I accused you of but I love you too." she said.
He grinned. "Kiss me." she whispered. "Please."
"Anytime." he said. He leaned in and they shared such a passionate kiss that if it got any more passionate Harry would have fallen over. His knees were wobbling, and if it got any worse his knees were going to buckled and fall out from under them. After a few moments he pulled back. "Alright. Better now?"
She nodded and tried to get down but he laughed and shook his head.
"Nope." he said and spun her around so that she was riding on his back.
"I can walk you know. I don't need a piggyback ride." she laughed.
"Walking is overrated, this I can tell is a lot more enjoyable, according to your laughter." he grinned. She laughed more.
Harry walked up to the castle with Ginny on his back. Finally he said. "Ready to teleport? We need to go to the common room. Everyone else will want to hear this too."
Ginny nodded and scowled. "You already know don't you?" she asked.
"Yes, but cheer up, it is good news." he replied. They teleported to the common room.
When there everyone jumped by their sudden appearance.
"Arthur has news, we have to go." said Harry. The Weasleys nodded and Ginny said "I am going to find Percy."
Everyone nodded. Harry was going to say something before Ginny said that. He was speechless. He didn't want her to leave. She jumped off his back and walked out of the room with Harry, who quickly turned around, watching her go. He just stared there until James cleared his throat sensing his son had a plan but wasn't going to say because of Ginny.
"Adults, Phoenix forms, Amelia, hold onto Sirius. Fred you hold onto me, George grab Remus. Percy will have to grab Lils. Rest, teleport." James said. He was watching his son. Harry just stared at the door. Slowly he backed up to a seat, never taking his eyes off the door. He sat down and continued to stare. No one spoke, they just looked at Harry who slowly pulled himself into a ball. His face showed so much pain Lily was almost in tears. Harry gasped. Everyone took a stepped forward.
He started crying. "Sh-sh-she shut m-me out. Sh-she shut me out." he said over and over again. Ron just stared gaping. His sister just shut him out. She loved him. What was wrong?
Harry sobbed. After a few more minutes a fuming Ginny came in seeing everyone surrounding Harry. He was crying. She ran over to him. "What is wrong?! Are you hurt?!" she said frantically trying to check him over. It was hard he was in a ball. Percy came in a bit red faced as well. Especially his nose…
"Harry look at me. Harry! Harry! Harry James Potter! You look at me right now!" she said.
Harry looked up."What is wrong, Harry." she said seeing extreme pain in his eyes.
"You shut me out" he whispered.
She started crying. "You can blame that bloody git in the corner! He said some things I didn't want you to hear." She said icilly staring down Percy. She hopped up and ran to Percy in the corner and she whipped out her wand and pointed it right at his chin.
"PERCIVAL IGNATIUS WEASLEY! I HATE YOU! YOU ARE LUCKY YOU AREN'T IN A STATE TO BE 6 FEET UNDER RIGHT NOW! NOT ONLY HAVE YOU INSULTED ME AND MY HUSBAND BUT THEN YOU MADE HIM IN A STATE WORTH CRYING OVER BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU MADE ME DO TO HIM!" she shrieked like a banshee.
Percy was visibly cowering under her. The twins and Ron were trying not to laugh, the only reason they didn't was because they didn't want Ginny to turn on them. Suddenly Percy was shrieking in his corner. Bats and blood pouring out of his nose. Ginny stepped away from her shrieking brother. She walked over to Harry grabbed his hand, locked away her thoughts about Percy and what he said. Then she unlocked their connection. She felt Harry immediately sending some happiness through the connection. She calmed down and kissed Harry's cheek.
I love you! You know I wouldn't shut that off unless I must, right?
Yes. I just thought you were still mad at me from earlier.
No I'm not. I am sorry though. I could see how much I hurt you through your eyes. My insides broke. I hate that git!
What did he say? What could he possibly say that hurt you like this?
Ginny sent him what she saw.
Flashback
"I don't understand why you hang around with Potter. He is just looking for fame, not love. He doesn't love you. You don't love him you just think you do." said Percy.
Ginny snarled, "He isn't looking for fame. He hates it when people ask questions and stare at him. He hates the attention. But he doesn't hate one thing. Me. He loves me, as much as I love him. I love him more than I could ever love family. Especially you right now." she spat.
"Yeah, whatever. He probably just slipped you a love potion or something." scoffed Percy.
Ginny was now ready to bite his head off. "He did not! You saw the bond yourself!" she spat. Glaring so much he actually slowed a bit in fear.
"Yes I did witness the fake bond. The made up story on Merlin and your 'special abilities' as well." he said.
She sent into his mind, "You better shut the bloody hell up Percival" she spat even in his head. His head literally got cold right there.
"Oh look you do know something." said Percy.
She slapped him extremely hard in the face, punched him in the gut and kicked him in the nuts and then punched his nose. When she punched his nose bats came out, wandless magic. Percy doubled over in pain.
She grabbed him by the collar and drug him to the end of the hall, making sure he hit everything on his way through. She dropped him and silently and wandlessly levitated him and walked to the common room door. There she dropped him and cancel the bat bogey hex. She composed herself somewhat and walked in. She went to Harry.
End of Flashback
And then the memory faded out and ended.
Harry stood up immediately. Ginny quickly following. The room got hotter, the tension rose and everyone watched.
Harry grabbed Percy by the collar and hoisted him up until his feet didn't touch the floor.
"HOW DARE YOU! NOT ONLY DID YOU INSULT ME, MY HONOR AND EVERYTHING ABOUT ME, BUT YOU ALSO INSULTED GINNY! WHAT KIND OF MONSTER DOES THAT? NOT ONLY DID YOU INSULT MY BOND-MATE BUT YOUR OWN SISTER! YOUR ONLY SISTER! I DO LOVE HER! AND I KNOW FOR A FACT SHE LOVES ME! I DIDN'T SLIP HER A LOVE POTION AND THE BOND WAS REAL! GO AHEAD! TEST US! EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM WILL SIDE WITH ME WHEN WE START FIGHTING!" Harry shouted making sure Percy had no chance in getting down. Suddenly when Harry wanted Percy higher Harry stepped up into air and was doing something close to flying. No one was helping it was just Harry. Flying.
Everyone watched awed. Harry was flying. Percy was even more afraid now.
Harry let go of Percy and floated over to Ginny and landed. He was still warm. Ginny was ready she laid and icy hand on him. He cooled a little. She blew on his neck. You could see how cold the breath was. His head cooled and slowly it spread. He was cold after a minute. Percy was in the corner crying. He was closest to Harry at the time, except for Ginny but he shielded her from that, so he could feel the energy radiating off of him.
Harry looked up to Lily and James and nodded. They all transformed and Lily flew to Percy and then after some squawking everyone was gone.
At the Burrow, Arthur was standing in the sitting room pacing. Molly was watching her husband. Charlie and Bill were watching Fabian and Gideon as they joked with Bilius. Harry and everyone was supposed to be there at 5:00 it was now 5:15 and they were worried. Then they all heard a squawk. They all ran to the door.
"There you are!" said Arthur.
"Yeah sorry about that. Some words were said that others didn't particularly like." said James.
Arthur's eyes immediately went to Harry and Ginny who, for being the leaders of the group, were abnormally quiet. Arthur then looked to Ron and Hermione, they were fine, Astoria and Draco, fine. Neville and Luna were fine, Fred and George were fine. He checked the adults, fine. Then he saw Percy. Red faced, sitting on the ground and crying. Then he noticed he wasn't the only looking at Percy. Everyone was. Arthur looked over to Harry. He was standing in front of Ginny. Protectively. He was snarling slightly and Ginny was crying a little but glaring at Percy too.
He slowly made his way over to Ginny. Harry snarled and switched positions so he was between Ginny and Arthur. Arthur stopped and held up his hand in surrender. Harry glared and Arthur dropped his wand. Harry stopped snarling and moved so Ginny could talk to him.
"What did he do?" he asked quietly. Ginny sent it all to him. Everything, from the hallway to Harry flying.
When Arthur was done watching he slowly picked up his wand and went over to Percy. He sat on the ground next to him.
"Why would you say that?" he asked very low and slowly.
"Because it is true. He doesn't care for her." sobbed Percy. "It isn't possible, none of it."
Arthur shook his head. "He cares for her. Look at him Percy. He looks like an animal over there. He wouldn't let me get close to her unless I surrendered my wand. I'm her father, yet it didn't matter. He's protecting her. I know they hate it when something happens to their bond mate and they release loads of magic when they are mad. Harry is the most powerful wizard in the world and there is no denying. His magical outburst is always going to be worse. It is a wonder what Voldemort will look like if he insults Ginny. I do know Harry will make sure he isn't recognizable. He may even use the Cruciatus curse if he felt like it. Now he does love her and if you mainly insulted Harry that would be Ginny protecting him. They are in love Percy, the bond is real and love potions won't work on them anyways. I know this is hard for you to believe because they stepped into the unknown but it is real. It is a bit odd considering muggles don't understand the unknown, like magic but wizards are all but the same. Not understanding the unknown. The sould bonds are unknowns and trust me when I say, we will figure them out. Now that you look better, are you finally ready to join the family and celebrate the news I'm going to give?"
Percy smiled and nodded. He stood and went to the growling Harry. Harry was shooting daggers and Percy just kept walking forward. Suddenly Harry and Ginny were up fifty feet in the air. Flying. Ginny was actually flying on her own. Percy just stared after them.
"If he apologizes do you think we should forgive him?" said Ginny.
"I don't want to." said Harry.
"Please Harry, he is my brother. He will always be a git but he is still family. He is going to be different this time. He won't be all Ministry this time. I won't let him." she said.
Harry nodded, "Not with this Minister he won't be."
"Speaking of that, who is the new Minister?" she asked rubbing his arm.
He cupped her cheek and said, "You will find out soon enough."
She leaned into his hand. "Hmm, so warm." she said. Harry smiled. She leaned up slowly and kissed him on the mouth. He grinned against her and kissed back. When she pulled back she said, "Want to have some fun?" He nodded.
She flew away and then said. "Let scare them." Harry smiled.
They flew down like dementors. Right over Percy. He fell to the ground. Scared. They shrieked at him simultaneously.
"What do you have to say for yourself? You git."
"I'm sorry! I didn't know! I still don't get the bond but I will! Please! Help me! I didn't mean to insult you! Please! I didn't mean it!" he said over and over again. Harry and Ginny landed, laughing.
"We get it. We just needed a laugh is all Percy." they said at the same time. He looked up to them.
"How are you talking like Fred and George?" he asked.
"The bond." is all they said before they took their rightful place as head of the Marauders. They smiled and Percy stood and went to stand by Luna. She wouldn't beat him up or scare him, would she?
"Alright. Now for the big news!" said Arthur. "Harry! Why don't you come and address me like they would at work now? I got a big promotion." he asked. Harry grinned and nodded. He walked up to Arthur, bowed and said "Good afternoon, Minister."
Everyone gasped. Harry turned around and went back to Ginny.
"Hello all! You are now looking at the newly elected Minister for Magic!" said Arthur.
Molly started to cry. She ran to Arthur. "How did you do that?" she sobbed.
Harry smiled. Ginny turned to him. "That is what you have been doing? At the Ministry?" He nodded.
Ron stepped forward to Harry. "So when you disappeared, you would be at the Ministry getting my dad into the position he would be the Minister?"
"Well not only that but I have been getting people more rights and thing. Like now House elves can't be hurt in any way shape or form." he said glancing at Hermione, "Werewolves can get married, and have a job the same as everybody else." he directed the last part to Remus who was gaping. "We also removed laws that support the Purebloods and everything dark and can have loopholes in it to allow some death eater activities. I also got all the Death Eaters in the Wizengamot arrested and were given the kiss, all with the help of Amelia." he finished smiling.
"You said we as in more than you. Who else?" asked Hermione.
"Kingsley Shacklebolt, Alastor Moody, Arthur and Amelia. And Dumbledore helped a bit too." said Harry smiling. Everyone stared at him. "Oh and Hermione?"
"Yes" she asked.
"Welcome to being a half blood." said Harry smirking at her dumbfounded look.
"I'm a muggle born!" she said.
"No, we proved that all muggle borns had Wizard relatives that squibbed out until the wizarding world was forgotten and then a lucky member got powers. On your dad's side you are distantly related to the Potter family." he said smirking.
"She is related to who?" said James.
"You." said Harry smirking.
Hermione grinned.
They laughed. After a while all of the Weasleys were giving hugs to Harry but mostly Arthur. Everyone was hugging everyone. After a long while of celebrating they all disappeared leaving Arthur to celebrate with Molly, Charlie and Bill.
"So Minister, what are you going to do first?" said Charlie.
"Announce the new laws, the ridding of the old ones and most importantly the news that muggle borns don't exist. Just purebloods and half bloods." he replied. Everyone smiled.
"What is the date?" asked Bill.
"September the fifth." replied Molly.
"Good, that's now a Weasley holiday." smirked Bill.
Everyone laughed, "So I imagine they are going to wait until the morning prophet comes out to announce all the news?" asked Neville.
Arthur nodded, "Yes, it was specifically requested to do that so the Wizengamot could review and vote on the law removals and the new laws." he said. "I'll be getting the owl with the results soon I expect, since I was in hand with making them even before I was elected in, I'm not allowed to vote because it would be considered biased." he said. They all nodded in understanding.
James looked around, "So should we get going yet?" he asked.
Harry nodded, "Yeah, we'll be going now. After you look over the results, copy them and owl me the the copy?"
"Sure." he said. Then Harry and Ginny spun on the spot and teleported, the rest followed them in one way or another. Arthur waved and then he was wrapped in a tight embrace by his wife again. "Arthur! Why didn't you say anything!" she said.
"I was asked not to." he said. "Plus I wanted my closest friends and family to hear first," he said looking around and smiling, "I mean I could have just waited for the morning prophet to come out and have you read it."
"You would have done no such thing!" she said.
"I know, thats why I chose for you to wait a little and not all night." he said.
"Well come one then! We have to celebrate!" said Bilius.
At school, the Marauders and Percy were jumping around the Big House common room. Finally at 5:45, Percy announced he had to do rounds. Everyone left the common room and went to dinner or in Percy's case the left wing.
In the Great Hall the Marauders were all buzzing with excitement. They all finished quickly and talked for a while. At 6:30, Severus came up and sat down beside Harry.
"Hope you are ready for Potions tomorrow Potter. I will be asking you a round of questions tomorrow, be prepared. If you can answer them all correctly, your whole house moves to advanced classes. I know you all share knowledge so use your advantage wisely." and with that said he stood and went back to the head table.
Harry smiled, should be easy enough.
Harry finished his day easily, and before he knew it he was sliding into the bed he shared with Ginny.
She shivered.
"Are you cold? Do you need another blanket? A warming charm?" he asked.
"Yes I'm cold, but I don't need those things, If you move I will get cold. You are my heater. Just stay here and I will be fine."
"Wouldn't move if my life depended on it." he said.
She cuddled up on him. He wrapped his arms around her.
"Hmm. Perfect." she said sliding her arms around him. He smiled and he started running his fingers up and down her back. She purred.
"Like it Mrs. Potter?" he asked. She purred again. "More than you know."
He chuckled, "I can feel it actually." he said. "I'm sure I have a good idea." he finished and soon both fell asleep.
Ron and Hermione fell asleep holding each other. Hermione had her nose on Ron's neck. Before they fell asleep Hermione had kissed him and told him he was perfect before kissing his neck. He gushed and said "Love you, you perfect angel. My Mione, my goddess."
She smiled and kissed him again before falling asleep.
Neville and Luna shared a similar moment.
"Nev?" Luna asked.
"Yes Luna."
"Did you know that I love you?"
"Yes I did, but for the record it is still nice to hear. I love you Luna." he said.
She laughed and kissed him and fell asleep.
Draco laid in bed waiting for Astoria to come out of the bathroom. When she did she found a half asleep Draco.
"Hey love. Wait for me." she said as she kissed his earlobe.
He chuckled. "Alright tease, go to sleep." he said.
She giggled and cuddled up to him. They were both out within seconds.
James was out when Lily came in so she snuggled up with him and fell asleep smiling. She felt him do what he always did in his sleep as she drifted off. He had wrapped his arms around her.
Amelia was sleeping when Sirius came to her bed. He smiled and climbed in beside her. He kissed her neck and fell asleep still with his mouth still on her neck.
Remus and Tonks was a different story. Tonks was laying patiently, waiting for her prince to return.
He came out seconds later. He slipped a bag into his nightstand, somewhat casually. She could tell he was hiding something.
"What is that Remus?" she asked. She breathed his name in his ear. He shakily replied, "N-n-nothing of concern. You will find out soon."
She smiled. He quickly slid into bed. He grabbed her and said, "Are you sure you want to be with me? I was thinking maybe being around younger people, that you would change your mind. Realize you deserve someone younger…" he trailed off.
Tonks scowled and slapped him with a distinct twack in the face. He just stared at her shocked.
"No, I didn't need to change my mind! I know who I want! Who I need! I don't deserve anything. I'm lucky I found you! I want you!" she said. "I don't want someone young, it isn't right! This is!" she said as she leaned up and kissed him.
"Why do you bother to fight with me? You know I want you! You know I LOVE you!" she said.
"Because you don't need me, you deserve better people. One's that can support you, that don't have my problems, that don't have to worry about killing you." he said.
"Alright, think about it then Remus. Imagine me having my way with someone other than you." she said. Remus scowled. She sent him what she imagined. Her wrapped in Charlie Weasley's arms and him leaning down and then started to kiss her.
He growled. "That's what I thought. You can't handle it. You want me, you don't want me with someone else as much as you thought. Hear that Moony?" she said speaking to his inner wolf now, "I'm yours. No one else can have me. Just you. I'll be yours soon enough." Moony growled.
She smiled and then grabbed Remus' chin.
"Do you love me?" she asked slowly.
"Yes." he said, trying to regain control.
"If you really love me, you will quit trying to push me away." she said.
He nodded. "Punch me in the nuts next time I argue." he said. She smirked.
"Moooonnnyyy." she drawled. He growled. She grinned even more. She leaned up and started to attack his neck. His growl grew. She stopped and he whined. She proceeded to kiss him fiercely. After around ten minutes she pulled back.
"Well Moony, what are you doing out so early? You aren't supposed to be here until closer to the 23th."
Remus smiled. "Oh did Mr. Lupin regain control and just enjoy snogging someone?" she laughed.
"Not just someone, you." he said. Tonks' face hurt now from all the grinning.
"I love you! I hope you know that. You are my other half. My goddess. The first time I heard your name it was jumbled with 5 other names. Out of the five I picked out two. Teddy's, but first I picked yours. Harry was talking about people and I picked out yours. He laughed when I asked him who they were. When I saw your face in a memory, I gushed. When I heard you speak my name I turned into a puddle. When I saw you in person, I knew you would be the one, that I would do anything for you. When you kissed me I was yours and I knew deep down no matter how hard I fought I wouldn't ever have anyone else, wouldn't want anyone else. Just you. When we spent our first night together. It was the best sleep I ever had. Everything about you drew me in. Everything. I knew I should leave. But I couldn't. I wouldn't. That was the last thing I knew I would do. I couldn't do that to myself, it would be too painful. I was just staying because a small part of my head told me you wanted me to stay. You don't know how much I wanted to believe that part." He said.
She was crying now. Tears of joy.
He whipped them away. After a while, he went to get up to get some tissues, but Tonks just flipped him on his back.
"Don't leave. Not after that!" she said still crying. A tear dropped onto Remus' lip. She went to wipe it away but he sucked it into his mouth.
"You taste good." he said. She smiled. "I like it." he said.
Tonks slowly laid down on his chest. He wrapped his arm around her. He used his other hand to wipe away her tears. He gathered the tears on two of his fingers. He put them in his mouth and then removed his now clean fingers. She smiled slightly.
"Hmmm." he said.
"Maybe you could taste me a different way." she said sliding back up.
"What does Ms. Tonks have in mind?"
"This." she leaned down and kissed him. She slipped in her tongue and heard him groan. After a few minutes she pulled back.
"Did you taste it?" she purred.
"Hmm yes. It was loads better than the tears." he said.
She smiled and laid her head on on his shoulder. She nuzzled his neck and closed her eyes. So gorgeous. Moony wants her. I want her more. That has never happened before. I like it. Remus thought watching his soon to hopefully be fiance fall asleep.