Chapter 6: Decisions
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As Emma and Dan left the room Erfolg and Hermione went and sat at the small table.
"Have your parents discussed with you what this bond entails Hermione?" Erfolg asked.
"Only that it is a bond between us that will never end even when we die" Hermione answered.
"Well to give you a basic overview it is essentially considered the equivalent of marriage among dragons, your mother and father are bonded, as were mine. This can only happen when two dragons have complete trust and love for each other, even if they don't fully know it yet." Erfolg started. "The bond gives many advantages to the two who have bonded, however, only bonded dragons are privy to all the information and they have to find out what the bond gives them over time. Some of the commonly known advantages include being able to speak to each other telepathically which would be a massive advantage during battle and allow the ability to learn things the other dragon already knows. Another advantage is that you will be able to sense other people's intentions. One thing that would happen though is that we would need to be close to each other for about a year until the bond stabilises. This would mean that I would need to move in with you."
"So do you want to go through with it Erfolg?" Hermione asked.
"More than anything." Erfolg said, "But, if you don't want to go through with it I will respect your decision."
"Well, while I wasn't sure whether I wanted to go through with it before, that last statement has made me certain that I want this." Hermione said firmly. "If you want it then so do I."
"Alright now that that is settled we need to talk about Hogwarts." Erfolg said. "While I fully understand why you don't want to go there" Erfolg held up his hand to forestall Hermione's argument that she didn't want to set foot in Hogwarts, "Hermione at least hear me out please." Hermione nodded her consent. "My suggestion is that we will only go if I get the letter as well. This would allow us to have married quarters as we would be considered married in their world and would be one of our basic rights, and we would be able to get an idea of who is trustworthy and who isn't. My second point is that it would allow us to learn another way of defending ourselves without having to reveal our true nature. This would be especially important for you until Christmas Day as you wouldn't be able to protect yourself as a dragon before then"
Hermione nodded her understanding of the points. "I wouldn't want to be caught defenceless like yesterday again." she muttered.
"So are we agreed that we go there only if I get the letter as well?" Erfolg asked.
"Yes, I would say so." Hermione agreed. "What is going to happen about your name?" Hermione asked.
"Unfortunately that will be revealed by then, but there is little we can do about that anyway as that will be announced during the sorting." Erfolg sighed. "Now, I assume you have some questions that didn't get answered yesterday?" Erfolg asked.
Hermione started nodding her head rapidly, much to Erfolg's amusement. "How were you able to dodge your cousin so quickly?" she asked.
"Well the eyes of dragons, which we carry the traits of in human form as well, see things about five times faster than the human eye can see something. This gives us an advantage over them in battle." Erfolg explained.
"Are we able to use fire and magic in our human form?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, and unlike most humans, all dragons are able to use magic without using a wand. This gives us an edge over most humans as they would need to move their wands and point it at their target exerting a lot of effort in the process leaving them tired and vulnerable. We on the other hand are capable of casting many spells at the same time and, if necessary, over a wide area without having to move at all, although apparently this will take time. This gives us an additional physical edge over human combatants as we are able to use physical attacks while fighting enemies at a distance at the same time." Erfolg explained.
"So how does this bond complete then?" Hermione asked.
"To ensure a stable bond we have to be as close to each other at midnight tonight as possible." Erfolg answered. Hermione's cheeks immediately went red. Seeing this Erfolg realised what she was thinking, and quickly added "We don't have to be naked." Hermione seemed to calm down a bit after that. "We should go speak to your parents as I will need their help if we are to be able to do this."
"What do you mean?" Hermione asked.
"My cousin's parents will do just about anything to stop me from leaving the house. However, having your parents with me might just give us the edge we need." Erfolg explained.
"Well let's go speak to them then." Hermione said dragging a laughing Erfolg out by the arm.
"Well what's the decision?" Dan asked.
"We are going through with the bond." Erfolg and Hermione said together. "We also decided that we will attend Hogwarts as well, providing that Erfolg gets a letter as well." Hermione added.
"Well that is a relief since we would both worry if it was just one of you going there." Dan said. "However you should be able to protect each other, especially after tonight."
Emma nodded.
"However, I am going to need your help if we are to go through with the bond." Erfolg said.
"What do you need our help with?" Dan asked.
"Well since my relatives aren't the nicest of people, I'm probably going to need your help to persuade them to let me stay here until the bond at least stabilises." Erfolg said.
"Well what would we be able to do that you couldn't?" Emma asked.
"You can threaten them with the fact that their son will go to prison for a long time if they don't." Erfolg said.
"Well that could work." Emma said. "So when do we want to do this?"
"The sooner the better." Erfolg said.
"Well then it's decided." Dan said. Ten minutes later they were all ready to go in the car.
Soon they were pulling up in the driveway of Number 4 Privet Drive and knocking on the front door. Ironically it was Dudley that answered the door. He took one look at the Grangers, wet himself, and then ran inside screaming. The Grangers and Harry followed him in only to be met by the one and only Vernon Dursley balling his fists up at the sight of the Grangers standing with Harry in front of them.
"Freak! What the hell are you doing here?" Vernon bellowed.
"Saying goodbye for the final time if I have anything to say about it." Harry said.
"What are you talking about?" his uncle asked confused.
"We have the necessary forms for you to fill out and transfer custody of me over to the Grangers." Harry paused for a moment letting his uncle understand what he had just said. "Or you can fight this and see your son in jail along with you as well when they check out my current living conditions."
"Very well, let me see the forms and I'll let you take the freak out of here." Vernon said.
"You will also need to have your wife sign the forms as well." Dan said sternly.
"Fine!" Vernon huffed.
After all the forms had been carefully gone over by the Grangers and Harry they picked up his belongings, of which there were very few, and left that house for the last time. At least, that is what they tried to do. Before they could leave however, an owl flew through the open car window, dropped a letter on Harry's lap, and promptly flew out the same window.
"I think we should wait and open this when we get back." Harry said and was met with nods of agreement by the Grangers.
When they got back to the house the letter was immediately opened and revealed to be a Hogwarts letter for Erfolg Potter by a Professor Minerva McGonagall.
"It's exactly the same as my letter." Hermione said as she flicked through the parchment contained inside.
"Well I guess that's it then isn't it." Erfolg said.
"Wait, there is a comment at the bottom of the letter." Emma said having picked up the letter.
She was right. Written in small writing at the very bottom in faint ink was scribbled "Erfolg I was one of the few people your parents and the Grangers confided in about their true nature as dragons. I am heading to the Grangers' house tomorrow at noon to speak to them under the guise of muggleborn education in the magical world. Hoping to see you there tomorrow, Minerva McGonagall. PS Draconian."
A/N: Wow over 1,500 words on this one! This all started as something to just pass the time one night, but I am very happy that it has exploded into something much bigger. Everyday I get e-mails telling me someone is following this story and/ or has favourited it. This more than anything else inspires me to continue the story. This wouldn't be possible without each and every one of you people. You really are a wonderful community of people that has gotten together to do something you love. When I started this I was expecting to maybe get a view every other week, but unlike on YouTube (where I was making videos before, and pretty unsuccessfully at that) where each and every view was meaningless, here each and every view inspires me to take the story just that little bit further. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
A/N: I have just changed Erfolg's name on his letter to match up with chapter 8 to allow a slight interaction to take place. Hope to have chapter 8 out and thanks again to all those who read.