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Mrs. J.K., Did you ever had some chapters that were not to your liking? And still, they had a purpose? Book six comes to mind… Well, I will struggle through it, for free.

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Padawan, it is ruthless, decisive, and fitting. Although those death eaters deserve to be put down like rabid animals. Killing them personally would be too taxing for your mental state.

Now, Merlin knows what those girls are doing with Hermione.

15 Dating a group is hard.

Harry spent the time until dinner thinking about the ultimatum he gave to Snape. Will they be brave enough to attack Tom? Or run away like the cowards they are? How do you command a slave to die? They deserve death, no doubt about it, but he wasn't ready to pull the trigger. No almost sixteen-year-old boy should have that responsibility.

Fuck them all Padawan! Sixteen years means doing stupid things with friends! Having fun and new experiences should be at the front of your mind! Let grown-ups decide the fate of the world, they are bloody paid to do that… and usually do a shitty job on it. I bet those girls are having fun right now, they are testing the compatibility of Hermione for the Coven, while you are here wondering if you are ready to kill twenty to fifty death eaters.

The kid spend ten years in a cupboard and kept away from socializing, his years in Hogwarts were no picnic either. I doubt he knows what to do with the girls if they don't take the initiative.

I guess it is time for me to meddle a bit. The kid deserves a break.

Harry went into the Rune room, to carve some wardstones, it helped him to relax and forget about his troubles. Once there, I pushed some ideas to the front of his thoughts. Intrigued, Harry grabbed a book and started to read, gently I guided the understanding of the book into his brain, followed by three other books.

Harry called out: "Kreacher? Ah, Kreacher, can you bring me some Silver or Gold bracelets? Sturdy ones for males. With a plate to carve a name on it, here is a drawing of how it should look like."

Kreacher looked at the drawing, popped out, and came back in with three samples: "Master be choosing one of these?"

"This one will do fine Kreacher, can you bring me five of them first? If it works out then I need fifty of them."

Xxxxx

After dinner Harry explained his actions: "I sent a Patronus to Snape to command him to attack Tom with the others, or move to South America. I had to give them the option to save their skin or they would break free from that command. Either way, Tom won't have them near him anymore.

I know it isn't ideal, but I am not ready to cause the death of so many, even when they deserve that, it is not my job to be an executioner."

Harry showed a bracelet: "I came up with this. It is a control bracelet, it will punish the wearer when he is casting spells with negative emotions or negative intent. Through the Mark I can cause pain to the death eaters, Tom Riddle designed it so he can punish them from a distance. That bracelet can stop that connection through another control unit."

Harry sighed: "I give them a choice, wear the bracelet or die. Snape has to hand them out, after a week I activate the mark and have them in pain for a couple of hours. The ones without a bracelet will end up like Neville's parents. I can't think of another way to prevent them from doing crimes."

Susan said: "That is doing more than your responsibility Harry. We don't expect you to solve the problems of our community, that is the job of the Government and the DMLE. The government makes the laws, and the DMLE enforces them. That being said, we are proud of you Harry, personally, I agree with your solution, it will handicap Tom Riddle greatly."

Daphne nodded: "Now the word is out that he is the love potion son of a squib and a muggle, nobody wants to believe he is fighting for the pureblood's cause, so he has a hard time recruiting new members. I like the bracelet idea, there are probably some loopholes, but it will work for a couple of years."

Hannah commented: "Now some bad news Harry, Hermione is reluctant to join our Coven. We convinced her to come with us on the date tomorrow, and let her decide after."

Auw Padawan! She could have been a lot of fun. All the role-playing you will miss out, The Librarian, The Teacher and the Naughty Student, The Student and the Naughty Teacher, those possibilities are endless! Master and Slave… no, don't go there, you have a lot of Slaves, it could be misunderstood.

Hermione softly said: "I want a relationship like my parents have, sharing you with others… I can't even imagine it, Harry."

Harry smiled sadly: "I understand Hermione, we thought you would refuse, but we had to ask it to give you the chance to accept or refuse. You will stay my best friend Hermione, you followed me into the Ministry, even when you knew it was likely a trap. That is something I never can repay you for."

Tracy interrupted: "Hold on Harry, we haven't given up yet! We have some dates to convince her that joining us is not a bad thing. We are going to let her imagine it eventually."

Go for it, Tracey! Padawan, I like this girl, she is a keeper. I bet she is seeing the role-playing games already.

Peggy and Roger came into the room, Peggy said: "We are going to our parents to sign a courtship agreement. We hope you can behave yourself for the rest of the evening."

Both Peggy and Roger got stormed and hugged by their sisters and friends, Harry said: "Congratulations to the both of you, are you going to come along tomorrow, or do we need to find new Chaperons?"

Peggy looked at Roger and said: "I'll talk with aunty Amelia. I believe you better have an Auror escort. They are better trained and can handle dangerous situations. We only can keep things proper, they can keep things safe."

Tracey protested: "If she thinks of setting Mad Eye Moody on our tail then I will revolt! It has to be someone that doesn't herd us like a bunch of sheep."

Roger nodded: "We will ask it, Tracey, the idea of Moody tailing me would kill my mood too."

Yes, and the ability to see through your clothes with that eye… Padawan? In Tom's memory is just the thing for you! Runed Glasses! It can see through all kinds of textiles, except leather! The ideal tool for perverts… Nonono, the ideal tool to check for hidden weapons… yep, let's go with that. Constance Vigilance and all that crap.

Xxxxx

Young Padawan.

I am sorry that you were the one that had to make the hard decisions. Most people are spared from it all their lives, some have to make them from an early age.

Your solution is good, not the best, but certainly not the worst.

As always, I won't comment on girls, but your Chaperons are right. An Auror escort is better for your and your girlfriend's protection. I bet Madam Bones will select some that won't stand out.

Now, I have a bit of homework for you, not due today, but within a week is fine. On the second page, you will find a setup to take the control of the Dementors back from Tom. It has to be engraved on Silver that is processed with the spells and rituals described on the third page. Keep that page hidden. That is dangerous knowledge and easily abused.

Have fun on your date Padawan

Star Wars Trilogy hint hint.

Obi-Wan Kenobi.

After reading, Harry muttered: "I have to see those movies someday if only for him to stop nagging about it.

WTF? I don't nag you stupid brat! Those movies are icons! Beacons on… … what are they promoting anyway? The Force? No, later on, they prove they are wrong about it… let's keep it at Telekinesis, that is good enough... and those lightsabers are fun too. Flying those UFOs is good too. See? Plenty of reasons.

Xxxxx

At breakfast, Madam Bones joined them at the table: "Harry, girls, Peggy has a point to suggest an Auror escort. There are too many people out to get you. I asked two young Aurors for it, and they agreed. Can you ad Auror Nymphadora Tonks and Hestia Jones to your Wards, so they can come in?"

Susan, Hannah, Daphne, and Tracey looked at each other and smiled. Susan said: "Do it, Harry, having an Auror escort is best for us."

Harry was suspicious, he remembered Hestia Jones from the Order and Nymphadora… she is Tonks-don't-call-me-by-my-first-name! Harry noticed the smiling faces, and the marriage offers came to his mind. Both were in them!

Accept defeat Padawan, as Yoda said: "There is no escape, only marriage." Or: "Do, and Do them hard, there is no Try." Use the Force Padawan.

Harry sighed and added the names to his ward stone. Both Floosed in, and Madam Bones introduced them: "Harry, these are Nymphadora Tonks and Hestia Jones, Junior Aurors. Assigned for protection duty for the rest of the holiday."

Hannah called out: "Winky? Winky, prepare two rooms for Aurors Tonks and Jones on the second floor. Auror Jones and Tonks, these rooms are for you to use as you see fit. That is what you intended isn't it Aunt Amelia? That they keep an eye on us all the time?"

Aunt Amelia nodded: "Yes, a protection detail usually has quarters in the place they are assigned to. I have to go now, Tonks and Jones, I expect weekly reports, and call for backup when you are in danger."

When Madam Bones left, Harry looked at Tonks and asked: "Well Nymphadora, did you get drafted or volunteered for the Job?"

Tonks held her wand in her hand and glared at him: "How many female Aurors do you think are in the DMLE? It was not that she had a choice. The rest are all over thirty years old. And call me Tonks."

Hestia interrupted: "We were called last night for this assignment, and do have not many details, can you fill us in?"

Susan nodded: "Join us for breakfast, we will explain it to you."

Susan waited until they sat down "Harry is taking us on dates in the muggle world because there is always a chance of an attack Aunty appointed you to protect his and our... lives."

Hannah grinned: "You were about to say protect our asses didn't you."

Susan sighed: "Yes, Hannah, Miss Jones, and Miss Tonks, we leave at ten o'clock to Harrods for shopping, then lunch, a movie, and sightseeing. Dinner somewhere and back here. I think Winky already unpacked your trunks. Our other elves are called Dobby and Kreacher. Call on them if you need something."

Harry added: "For books from the Library ask Kreacher, some are for House Black only, and have nasty curses on them. That counts for you too Hermione."

Xxxxx

At ten o'clock, Dobby and Winky popped them within walking distance from Harrods, Grimmauld place is probably not watched anymore, but why take the risk if you have instant elf transportation?

Entering Harrods was a culture shock for the purebloods for about five seconds, then they saw the female department and forgot all about Harry.

Twenty minutes later Harry said to Tonks and Jones: "Get something for yourself too, it is suspicious to stand next to me without browsing with the others, get a matching outfit so you won't stand out later. On me of course."

Tonks grinned evilly at Harry: "Those are dangerous words to say to a girl my Lord, I hope you won't regret saying it. Come, Hestia, Lord Black's treat."

At noon, and several hundred pounds lighter, they left the store in new outfits. Winky took the rest of the merchandise home, while they ate lunch at a food stall, and discussed what movie to see. The only ones with real experience are Hermione, Tonks, and Jones.

Jones recommended the horror movie Scream, Hermione voted for The English Patient, and Tonks for the action movie Independence Day, after describing the three movies the majority voted for Independence Day.

Taking a bus to a destination needed some convincing for Susan and Hannah, the memory of the Knight bus was still fresh in their minds, after boarding the bus they braced themselves and were surprised by the smooth ride.

Jones saw their reaction and asked: "You rode the Knight bus recently? Was it fun?"

Susan grumbled: "I wanted to hex that driver, he was a total maniac. This is how it should feel, a calm and gentle ride from one place to another."

The true culture shock was when the movie started and the sound and images drew them into the story. Spaceships bigger than a small city, airplanes, and UFOs battling, made them wonder how they could fight it while sitting on their broomsticks casting stinging hexes.

Overwhelmed by the movie, the girls came outside, Daphne said: "A Pensieve memory of Harry killing that Basilisk comes close, but this is something our kind can not make."

Tracey agreed: "We like to see more movies Harry, it was entertaining, those spaceships are not real are they?"

Hermione answered: "No, they are science fiction. Most of those movies are wishful thinking, going into space and exploring the galaxy, doing space battles are childhood dreams from authors or movie directors."

Harry pointed: "That is a tour bus! Let's get on it and take a tour through the city."

The bus had an open deck, when they all took place, Harry gave a big tip to the tour guide, he was more enthusiastic with his explanations and the history of the buildings they passed.

The last stop was a Thai restaurant, Good food, good company, and no chopsticks made it a nice experience.

Xxxxx

Padawan scored some points, as a first/second date, it was more than fine. Even the Aurors had a good time, that is saying something without them getting pisdrunk.

The rest of the evening was spent with some reading and discussing the Coven. Harry focused on his book though. He read the books Luna recommended, Socializing the Higher Circles and What is Acceptable Behavior from Cassiopeia Black. Winky added the book Where and how to put your wand next to Harry, and Charms to charm your witch.

It was a speed course to educate her Master on the facts of life.

Xxxxx

The next day, Lord Greengrass and Lord Davis came to visit with their families. Lord Abbot and Andromeda Tonks, as Proxies had to be there, Amelia as the Proxy for Susan, Well, the whole gang was present.

Theodore Tonks started the negotiations: "We are all here to discuss the courtship of Lord Potter/Black/Slytherin/Gaunt. Lord Potter, Lord Greengrass wants to use the same contract Lord Abbot used for his daughter, do you agree with that request?"

Harry nodded: "Yes, I agree, that will equalize them I suppose. Will it be the same for Miss Tracey?"

Theodore Tonks answered: "Yes it does, he wanted to add one more condition. If you have intercourse with one of the contracted girls, all contracts will be turned into marriage contracts."

Padawan, it is like in the stores, you touch it, you buy it. A bit old-fashioned, but as a dad of two girls, I approve completely. And you get to shag seven girls so shut up and smile.

Madam Bones said to Harry: "As parents we want what is best for our daughters Harry, giving you bad advice will hurt them in the long run, so we do our foremost effort, to be honest, and explain everything upfront. This is still Courting, not a betrothal or Marriage contract. Protecting our girl's virtue by that clause gives us peace of mind when they are staying here overnight."

Yes, but now Padawan needs protection against trigger-happy girls. I know! Tonks and Jones have to guard his bedroom!… Nah, they can be bribed with a piece of the action… I know! I pretend it is none of my business, and let him drown in his swamp.

Theodore Tonks said: "That is true Lord Potter, for the Nobility, the girl's virtue is important, it empowers the Magic of the Marriage vows."

At that moment Harry caved in: "Alright, I agree with these conditions, I guess you already prepared the contracts? Where do I sign?"

Andromeda reassured Harry: "Don't worry Harry, as Proxy of House Black I read the contracts and found them truthful and fair."

Padawan signed, and the poor bloke is one shag away from married life. He has no right to complain about it though, kissing, hand job, blow job, dry humping, and role-playing are allowed without so many words, just keep the pecker away from the pussy and he can do whatever he… they want.

Daphne and Tracey already selected their rooms on the third floor, Winky already moved their stuff into them.

Xxxxx

When the in-laws were gone, the girl's attention shifted to Tonks and Jones. With an innocent face, Hannah let them read their marriage offer.

Susan said: "We are willing to accept you, yesterday we had a lot of fun, and we felt like you were part of our date."

Tonks groaned when she read the offer: "Is mum completely going bonkers? She bloody eloped herself! And no, Susan, we are on duty until the first of September, fraternizing with the person we are supposed to guard will get us fired."

Hestia Jones added: "I doubt Megan knows about this offer. Lord Potter, I can not accept a Courtship for me and my sister at this time. For the same reason as Tonks."

Tracey grinned: "But we can loosen you up so you say yes on September second?"

Jones just rolled her eyes and grabbed a book from the table. What to do with a Wand from Juno Black, it took her a few pages to notice what kind of wand was talked about. Winky is on a roll, I bet she collected every dirty book from the Library. Hermione got her share of hints from Winky From Good to Bad by Iolanda Potter.

That evening, Harry got a visit in his bedroom, the first kisses were handed out, so were some other firsts.

Xxxxx

Harry woke up, alone, and still a bachelor.

Young Padawan,

Congratulations on your Courtship.

Your problems are far from over with Tom, but I think he has other worries right now. Gellert Grindelwald is dead, so is the link to Dumbledore's wand. Another of his worries is recruiting. The only ones following him now are the rejects of society, werewolves, Vampires, Dementors, and petty criminals. Tom needs to keep his snake safe, it is his last Horcrux so I bet he is carrying it around in a bubble.

If you can get the amulets to work the Dementors will return to Askaban… on the second page is a way to get rid of them completely, although I don't know if your Ministry will like that solution. Or even that you will like it. It is a ritual that requires some hefty ingredients.

For Vampires, there are spells that simulate sunlight. For Werewolves, some grenades that explode when a Werewolf is passing by in a radius of three yards with silver needles and silver tincture. Enough to poison them lethally. Giants are spell resistant but can be tied up and still need air to breathe, a loop around the neck with a knot that tightens when you pull it will do the trick.

All on page three. For the moment the problems are contained, Tom still remains the biggest problem, and let's not forget Dumbledore.

I think he is still convinced you are a Horcrux and have to be sacrificed. Changing old people's beliefs is hard, once they are convinced of their truth, they will stick to it. Even when you prove to him the Horcrux is gone, he still wants to sacrifice you, just to make sure.

You may try to talk to him, but please, NEVER be alone. You are on the way to becoming a powerful wizard, but still have a long way to go.

Have fun Padawan.

May the Force be with you.

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Harry paged through the letters and the ingredients for the ritual… of course, it had to be bloody virgins! A Heptagon, with a virgin on each corner… now he has to ask Tonks or Jones if they are Virgins? And ask if they are willing to do a ritual? Naked? Would Hermione agree? He saw the others naked last night so there will be no resistance from them… Unicorn hairs, Hagrid has them, unicorn horn? Perhaps. Phoenix feathers? Ow… freely given, that is harder, otherwise, he could pluck some from Fawkes. Basilisk fangs or venom… possible if Dumbledore didn't loot the carcass.

He has to talk it over with the girls.

Xxxxx

Harry did the cowardly approach and let them read the letter themselves and come to their own conclusions.

Hannah shrugged: "Gather the ingredients first before you go looking for two extra virgins. One, if Hermione is willing to show the goods."

Hermione bit back: "Said the witch, that never went to a beach in France in a monokini."

Tonks interrupted the catfight: "The question is should you do that ritual? They are useful when the ministry controls them."

Harry shook his head: "They are never completely under control Tonks, I found that out the hard way at Hogwarts. I am for destroying them."

Hestia Jones sighed: "You still have to look for the seventh virgin too. Neither Tonks nor I qualify. We both had shitty relationships."

That moment a bunny Patronus appeared before Harry: "Consort Peverell reporting to be Courted, My Lord."