As I am NOT the original author of the Harry Potter series, who as anyone should know is the wonderful JKR who lets us play with her world. I don't own a darn thing here. On with the story.

Chapter 12 Hogwarts Letters 2

Jan 15th

Mum, Dad

I can't believe how quickly knowledge of our engagement spread. I mean it seems like within minutes of us leaving the station for the trip back to Hogwarts everyone was aware of my new status. You know Harry and I had not intended to keep it secret but once we were out of the station and students started moving around one of my dorm mates spotted my ring and let out a squeal so loud I'm surprised you didn't hear it back at the station. The rest of the Gryffindor girls all tried to enter our compartment at once but it just wasn't big enough so they rotated through with girls from all the other houses joining in. I've gotten some nasty looks before but I can't believe how many girls were upset I'd "landed the biggest catch at Hogwarts" according to more than one of those young ladies, (Yes mum I use that term loosely in a few cases).

The topper of the day was when Draco Malfoy, I'm sure you remember the discussion about him, entered and saw my two rings he reached for my hand only to stop as Harry stepped between us. Evidently he'd seen Draco arrive and was ready for him. The conversation turned rough but luckily Harry knew what to do thanks to Sirius going all Heir of House Black and Head of House Potter on him. Seeing as his mother was a Black by birth Draco thought he should be Heir to House Black. When Harry cautioned him a third time about acting against the Heir of House Black Draco raised his wand and magically renounced all relationship to House Black. I've got to get with Sirius and find out what all that meant as Harry won't tell me he just sits there with a big smile on his face.

Actually the worst thing that happened occurred when we got to Hogwarts. Evidently the headmaster had somehow been informed of your engagement. It's a good thing Sirius ensured the engagement rings were enchanted properly as our headmaster attempted to remove it grabbing my hand as soon as Harry and I entered the castle. When he couldn't do that Harry was escorted to the Hospital Wing while I was forced to attend the welcoming feat in the great hall alone, well I would have been if it hadn't been for some classmates who decided I'd better have an escort. Once he was in the Hospital Wing Harry was compelled to undergo a series of medical exams to insure I had not used any potions, spells, or other means to "snare" Harry. When he finally was released the feast had already ended and it was after curfew so I didn't see him until the next morning.

The upside is Harry somehow forced the Headmaster to inform the entire school at breakfast. Our headmaster standing in front of everyone at Hogwarts announcing Harry was not found to be under the influence of any potion or charm cut out a lot of the problems I'd been expecting. But the fact there's one house still on our case isn't unexpected.

Harry also tome me our headmaster appeared to stumble as he entered the curtained area where Madam Pomfrey was looking him over. According to Sirius that was a "tell" he was attempting to read Harry's mind.

Well it's time for bed so good night from:

Your daughter and Harry (Who is in his own bed dad)

Feb 15th

Mum, Dad,

Yesterday was amazing I don't know who gave Harry pointers, but if it was you Dad thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. The day started out with Harry having a free house elf that likes him deliver me flowers in the morning. He spent the day being attentive and just a great intended. I was happy when I went up to the dorm for the evening but then I got a surprise. All day the other girls who had been given chocolate from their boyfriends and were teasing me that Harry had failed that critical gift. You remember that chocolate shop we stopped into in Paris, Pierre Herme? Somehow Harry had one of their "Mahogany" cakes delivered right into my Dorm room. It was sitting right on my desk when I entered. I suspect the elf he'd used earlier had something to do with it. This wasn't one of their small individual serving ones this was a big one it fed all the girls in my dorm with leftovers that quickly disappeared. Then on my bed I found a box of those small individually wrapped Madagascar Chocolates waiting for me. I was good and only had one. the rest are in my trunk under a disillusionment charm. Those are MINE! My dorm mates can rant about Honeydukes chocolate all they want I'll take the Madagascar. Yes mum I did properly thank Harry and insured the girls that enjoyed the cake did not overly thank him.

Homework calls and Harry is still in his dorm Dad,

Love your daughter.

Hermione

Mar 1st

Mum, Dad,

Classes are going well my grades are at their normal levels and Harry's are actually higher than in the past in most subjects. Potions is still a problem but Harry is doing much better at focusing on what he's doing and not being distracted.

The comments about my ring had died down over January but evidently Harry's Valentine's day gifts reinvigorated the subject. From the talk I've overheard more than one boyfriend and even a few engaged individuals have been informed they need to step up their "game" as Harry's raised the bar. Yes, Harry's been confronted by the male half of a few of these couples upset he's "raised the bar". It doesn't seem to bother him at all. In fact I think Harry likes upsetting them. Makes me wonder just what he's going to do when he replaces this ring. I suspect that will occur once I turn 17 Mum. Not that he's said anything or even hinted at it, however I just have a feeling.

Got to go and keep my grades up while insuring Harry's doing the same.

Hermione

April 4th

Mum, Dad

School is going well. Harry sends his best wishes. Harry and I are almost finished revising for our OWLs, occasionally others join in but only Harry is able to put in the same hours I do keeping up with classes and revising the material from our first four years.

On a more personal note Harry has been having dreams or visions at night and Madam Pomfrey is unable to determine what is causing them. She suspects it's just the intense studying but Harry doesn't agree and neither do I. There's just something odd about the whole thing. Let me give you an example: Harry had a particularly vivid and long dream the other night and the following morning we kept seeing a few classmates intently observing Harry. they weren't all from one house either so is isn't like they planned a prank in their common room and were watching to it to happen. It's all so confusing. Yes Harry has talked and owled his godfather with this. Harry actually has a mirror that allows him to talk to his godfather any time he wants but Harry's afraid of being overheard by some of the more rule orientated members of our house. Unfortunately He has no idea either.

Harry wants me to let you both know we are looking forward to getting away from school and spending this summer with both of you.

Got to run,

Your daughter and her betrothed.

(You don't know how much I enjoyed writing that.)

May 10th

Mum, Dad,

Just a short note to let you know we are thinking of you both. Harry and I are deep into revising for our OWLS. We're studying hard but I'm a little worried about Harry. He is still getting unusual dreams and no one admits to having an idea as to their cause. Although from the body language I think the headmaster has one especially given the way he's avoiding direct contact with Harry since we discussed it.

It's back to studying for both of us as we want to do well on our Ordinary Wizarding Level exams. The next time you hear from us should be in person at the train station.

Love from,

Harry and Hermione.