Chapter 33 Sixth year and the search finally revealed, the eight soul shard?

4th January 1998, kitchen, Potter Manor

It was just after dinner, most of them were drinking butterbeer or tea. Jacob had a question and asked "Hermione you said at the end of our fifth year Umbridge was taken away by the centaurs. After the summer she was back to the ministry as Senior Under-Secretary to the Minister for Magic who at that time was Rufus Scrimgeour. I don't know why Scrimgeour didn't fire her but she probably had some information. However, my question is how did she was freed I don't think the centaurs would easily let her go even though Harry had warned them."

Hermione said "I can understand that. I can answer also the question of why Umbridge wasn't fired. I don't know if she told Scrimgeour much but she told Scrimgeour Harry wanted to be an Auror and later in our sixth year he used that to try to get Harry's support but that is later in the story. But to come back to your actual question Jacob what I heard from Harry was that Dumbledore went to talk to the Centaurs to get Umbridge back mostly unshattered."

"When I woke up I saw like I said Harry was next to me, but I also saw on the other side of the hospital wing was Umbridge. Harry told me that she was brought a couple of days ago. Umbridge was awake but looked dazed. Harry made a hoof sound and Umbridge shot up and started to scream while looking around. Madam Pomfrey needed to give her two calming potions and a dreamless sleep potion to make her calm down. When Madam Pomfrey had looked me over and was back in her office Harry laughed and I slapped him he barely felt I was weak but said prat. He had a large almost smug smile and that made me giggle a bit before laughing, not too loud to alert Madam Pomfrey but hard enough to let Harry know it was kind of funny. It, of course, may have intensified the hatred from Umbridge for half-breeds including muggleborns because I tricked her about what led to her capture and whatever else that happened."

Kingsley said, "well I have another question Hermione if you don't mind?"

Hermione said, "sure Kingsley what do you want to know?"

"You said that Umbridge went to sack Hagrid at least Hagrid said that later during a meeting as he is or was part of the order. You saw Umbridge levitate one of them and the two others while limping levitating the other two right?"

Hermione nodded. Kingsley continued "I don't know if you thought about it but that wasn't Aurors or at least Auror that wasn't on duty. On duty, we wear a Portkey that we are authorised and that should be able to go through the Hogwarts wards if it is used inside of the Hogwarts wards as Dumbledore directed. You said Umbridge couldn't enter Dumbledore's office. I don't know if that is where the wardstone is but it is not there it would be so kind of note to say where it is."

"I think the people with Umbridge were either bribed, blackmailed or have the same hate to half-giants or at least half-breeds. They could have a personal vendetta against Hagrid but I don't know how that could be possible. Hagrid may be a bit naïve sometimes but he is like Susan has already said one of the most kind-hearted persons I have ever had the pleasure to meet. It could also be personal vendetta again Dumbledore as he has the job because of Dumbledore."

Most were thinking and slowly nodded. Susan wanted her question answered. Susan asks "Hermione I know you like Harry among others weren't present for Sirius Will but why weren't you? If Tom was in control I could understand but he wasn't at the time. He was just recently discovered by the ministry and Sirius even was cleared of his supposed crimes he didn't do."

Hermione said "I don't know why Harry wasn't. I wasn't even aware Sirius left me something. I wasn't expecting it so when I didn't hear anything I didn't think about it. When I saw Harry again and didn't feel like I love him I decided not to ask about the will reading as I knew Sirius would leave Harry at least something. I just didn't talk about it as it would hurt Harry and again Dumbledore said Harry needed to grieve and not send him later what I am ashamed of again. It seems Dumbledore withheld it from us."

Daphne nodded and said "Dumbledore certainly did. You weren't there Hermione but I read the will over Harry's shoulder and I saw that at the bottom there was read that Dumbledore tried to take everything that was for Harry, you, the Weasleys, Dora and Remus, but also Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick. Dora and Remus were given to Andromeda as she had probably signed papers, but Dumbledore had nothing that allowed him to take anything and Sirius Black had forbidden the Goblins to give anything to anyone else, especially Dumbledore. As Andromeda got the signed papers and Sirius liked her it was allowed and Narcissa was asked to give a message to Bellatrix what is easily done of course."

Hermione's eyes narrowed for her anger toward Dumbledore.

'He wanted to take her stuff, the books but more importantly for her, he wanted to take Harry's stuff. He got it because his godfather died. It is true he would like Sirius instead of the money but still it was Harry's. It is probably because it would give Harry more freedom and Dumbledore obviously couldn't have that' Hermione thought.

What Hermione and the other girls also noticed was that Hermione said that she didn't love Harry when she saw him again which was weird, but then most remember her saying that she didn't love Harry and was interested in Ronald in the summer before her sixth year.

Su asked, "Hermione, were you required to make potions in the summer for your wound?"

Hermione thought for a moment and said "yes Madam Pomfrey gave me four kinds of potions. She said one was for my wound to help it heal, try to prevent scaring and pain relieves like sore points so a bra, t-shirt or other clothing would irritate the wound. I needed to take two every day. One was when I woke up and one before I would go to sleep for the next three weeks to make sure the wound was healed although two weeks could also be enough. You know how Madam Pomfrey is she wants to be sure that the potions wouldn't cause any problems if I overused them for a week. I got enough for three weeks."

"The other potions I was required to take every three or four days. Madam Pomfrey didn't really explain it but said it was paramount that I take it. I asked why she said that Professor Dumbledore thought it would help me as it was a very dark curse. He would make sure that I would get the potions until he found that I wasn't needed anymore. I was a bit hesitant but it was when I still trusted him as leader of the light and saviour. I already had some questions about every time Harry got in danger but as Harry trusted him so did I. I wouldn't be surprised if he already fed me trust and maybe an obedience potion in the breakfast to make sure I take the first few trust potions keyed to him when I get home as we would leave the next day."

"Dumbledore brought it as he also asked how I was doing and went to talk to Madam Pomfrey to make sure I get the potions I needed. Again I found it weird he brought me breakfast but I was blinded by his authority and was pleased that the great Albus Dumbledore leader of the light went out of his way to give me my breakfast and look after my health. I don't think Madam Pomfrey knew what she gave me or maybe she was controlled by Dumbledore like something like the Imperius Curse although without the eyes as I would notice it or like Remus and Dora obliviated and gave her the memory that the potions were provided by her own and Dumbledore agreed."

"But let's continue with our sixth year. I wasn't long with my parents only two and a half weeks. It was on the 20th of July when I went to the Burrow. Mr. Weasley with Remus and Bill went to get me from my parents. My parents went to the Spanish and France border where we haven't been before. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go. A few days after I got to the Burrow I didn't use the potions anymore at least not the healing ones, but the chance is that they still get me potions that were the potions that I had in me. I think that Mrs. Weasley would put it in my drink or without me noticing in my meal. I wonder how Dumbledore did it at Hogwarts though?"

Daphne said "oh that is easy. Look at the Malfoy's. They have elves but they are never seen unless you called for them by name like Dobby. When I was there for parties when something was almost up it was suddenly refilled by a house-elf but you never saw them. The chance was that a house-elf working for Hogwarts made sure the potions were in your food maybe even as soon as you got it on your plate."

Hermione nodded and said "anyway the night after using all the potions I stopped Harry was brought by Dumbledore. I did feel something when I saw him but something stopped me from feeling more. I hugged him as my best friend but that was about it."

Daphne said "one more thing Hermione. In Sirius' Black will stand you got the potions already during Christmas in our fifth year so you got the willpower to see the love you had for Harry. It is possible that your willpower and love for Harry made it less effective for a time before the potions overcome your willpower. Maybe the love potion did open you for love and your willpower made it Harry as according to Sirius you got it already during and after Christmas when you visited them on Christmas day and boxing day. Why weren't you with your parents?"

Hermione says "my parents had a couple of appointments somewhere last minute and I knew how to get to Grimmauld Place through muggle means or if needed the … knight bus."

A few looked nauseous as they travelled by the knight bus before.

Hermione said "we really need to continue with our sixth year. Where was I? ….. oh yes Harry had just arrived at the Burrow. I saw Harry staring at Ginny for a bit but he doesn't know that. That summer I told my parents before I left as they knew something was wrong. I knew the war was coming but I hoped the muggle world didn't know but I should have known it was false hope."

"We didn't go to Diagon Alley when Mrs. Weasley bought our supplies. Ronald got new robes for the first time and my robes and school clothes needed some adjustment. Mrs. Weasley brought them to Madam Malkins and said what needed to be done. Harry also needed some new robes and school clothes but Mrs. Weasley said it wasn't needed and he didn't get anything besides the new books and supplies for potions and ancient runes."

Hermione said to nobody "maybe I … we can teach him Arithmancy if is really as smart as I think. It is mostly muggle math so I am wondering….."

Astoria said "Hermione, could you continue. I understand what you say but that can wait for later. First your story then Luna and then Remus maybe tomorrow. Maybe when he can train most of us or something we can help him if he can and want to do Arithmancy."

Hermione nods with a smile and says "we did go to Diagon Alley one time but only to look at the twins' joke shop and that was maybe half an hour. Harry got a couple of supplies for free as he was the sole investor from Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes from the twins. Harry has given his tri-wizards winning and most of the money the twins put aside to get property after they were done with school and used a bit to get the supplies for their candy and new ideas. That immediately gives everybody a warning. If one of the twins gives you candy don't eat it. If someone from the Weasley family gives you candy and the twins are looking with interest and a special twinkle in their eyes don't eat it."

Most nodded as they had seen the pranks even Remus smiled when he thought about the ingenious idea for pranks as he with James and Sirius didn't think about it.

Hermione said "continue to the trip to Hogwarts. Ronald and I needed to get to the prefect's carriage to meet the new head boy and head girl and the schedule for the train ride and the first meeting in Hogwarts. We got a schedule for only the train ride for patrolling in Hogwarts we would get later. Ronald and I were the second group to patrol together with the fifth prefects from Hufflepuff. I didn't like the boy as he reminded me of Malfoy while the girl was a bit like Cho smart but hard-working like me I guess but she was a pureblood and was miffed to patrol with a mudblood and blood-traitor that were her words and the boy agreed before they go there way and we went ours. We found Harry in the compartment where we left him and saw that Neville and Luna have joined him. I asked where Ginny was and he said with a little venom that Ginny was with her boyfriend Dean Thomas at that time."

"When we were in Daigon Alley we saw Malfoy and Narcissa. I don't think you know Narcissa but Harry, Ronald and I followed you to Borgin and Burkes. We didn't see everything but Harry was sure Malfoy took the mark."

Narcissa nodded with tears in her eyes as it was true her ex-son had taken the mark. She was present for the initiation, it was horrible. That was the first time Narcissa saw that Malfoy could be even worse than this father.

Hermione saw the nod and said "I didn't believe Harry as I asked why Tom would want him. Ronald obviously agreed with me and Harry said as punishment for Lucius Malfoy's failure that Malfoy could enter Hogwarts without too much suspicion. Harry saw Malfoy and used his invisibility cloak to spy on Malfoy. Harry was reckless as he got paralyzed by Malfoy using Petrificus Totalus, fortunately, Luna found Harry. I remember Harry saying that Luna was still doubting that we were her friends when they walked as the carriage was gone as he was sorry. According to Harry Luna didn't mind as it was like walking with friends Harry said I am your friend and Luna said that is nice."

Everybody looked at Luna. Most would get embarrassed but she has a serene smile. Luna noticed and said "Harry said he didn't continue the DA and I thought he wasn't my friend because we wouldn't be in the DA anymore even though I still loved him. I said that is nice and I didn't know what to say as my heart melted when he said he was my friend even without the DA."

Hermione asked "Luna how did you find Harry? Harry told me Malfoy put the invisibly cloak over Harry when he was paralyzed as Harry climbed on the luggage rack above Malfoy by using Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder that made the whole carriage engulfed in darkness. Malfoy paralyzed him when they were alone as Malfoy ordered the other Slytherins to go on without him. Malfoy later used against members of the DA."

Luna smiled and said "I followed Wrackspurts that were heading towards Harry. Harry is always full of them although the last few days I haven't seen them near our Harry. I don't have my glasses so it is much more difficult to see. I need to fix his nose and Malfoy broke his nose."

Hermione nodded and said "yes Harry said that Malfoy broke his nose by kicking it when Harry was paralyzed not as it did in my third year when I gave Malfoy a black eye. Harry couldn't fight back Malfoy could when I hit him but didn't."

"Anyway he had some blood on his clothes and Ginny was very concerned and then I saw that Ginny was still in love with Harry. She even asks why they always see him with blood. She asked that as she also said that this time it looked like his blood."

Daphne said, "I wouldn't agree if they didn't have a soulbond."

Hermione asked, "What do you mean Daphne?"

Daphne responded, "In Sirius Black's will He said that Mrs. Weasley also used love potions if not more on Ginerva, but it didn't affect her so she really loves Harry."

Bill snickered. When everybody looked at him he said "she would hex you if you call her that I remember when the twins did it to tease her. She stole mom's wand and bat bogey hexed them before she went to Hogwarts."

Hermione laughed and nodded before she continued "Ginny does really love Harry as the soulbond is, of course, one of the ways to see that. Anyway, as Dumbledore brought Harry to the Burrow Harry knew that Slughorn was the new teacher but he didn't know at that time that Slughorn was a potions teacher so Snape finally got the DADA position that he always wanted. Harry thought Slughorn was the new DADA position. Harry didn't manage to avoid the Slug club on the train, Neville was also invited but as he couldn't anything about Frank, Alice or Madam Longbottom he wasn't invited after that also as Slughorn had some kind of bad blood with Madam Longbottom, but as she was a powerful member of the wizengamot he tried to get close to 'collect' Neville like Harry said Dumbledore called it. Dumbledore wanted Harry to allow to be 'collected' as he needed something more from Slughorn."

"Dumbledore said that he would help Harry to defeat Tom. He said that he would teach Harry, only it was different than we eventuality thought. Dumbledore was away a lot so it wasn't many times. At the start of the year, Harry was able to still follow potions that he needs if he wants to be an Auror as Slughorn allowed EE what Harry got while Snape only wants O's. Ron didn't get an EE but Neville did so Neville joined Harry. Neville got the book as his grandmother wanted him to study for it so he could take the NEWT's later so he could still become an Auror like you Frank or a healer like you Alice. Harry didn't have his book so he could take one from a cabinet. However, there was only one book in it."

"The book was signed by the Half-blood prince and I am not happy to admit it but the book was old and with many handmade changes that made the potions Harry made one of the best. That is why he got a Felix Felicis also known as liquid luck. Slughorn made a contest out of the first assignment and Harry won. I don't want to say only because of the book but the handmade changes did help him. Liquid luck is also very difficult to make, one fault and the potion is ruined. If you drink it you would get terrible consequences like instead of luck the opposite, you will be unlucky but then forever and not just during the duration of the drink."

"I am again apologized to admit that I helped Ronald with his Quidditch tryouts. Harry was made captain and I admit it felt right. Sorry, Katie."

Katie smiled and said "believe me, Hermione, I didn't want it. Professor McGonagall made a great choice. Even if she would choose me she what she lucky didn't, I would have declined and would suggest Harry myself."

"Anyway," Hermione continued "McLaggen wanted to be keeper just like Ronald and McLaggen was better or our attack was not as good as Katie was one of the three vixens that played years together. Ginny and Demelza (Robbins) were both new chasers. It took some time until they come close to the vixens like Angelina, Alicia and Katie were called proudful by the Gryffindors, neutral by Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff and the best thing Slytherins would call them everything else was worse."

"McLaggen has stopped four throws and then the last one came. I cast Confundo on McLaggen which made him miss the last throw. Ronald went after him and stopped all five although it was a bit unconventional and doesn't always look good like he almost fell off his broom twice during the throws although one was after he stopped the fifth throw."

"Fast forward to the first Hogsmeade weekend that was 12th October. Sorry, Katie. It had already snowed that year which was unusual. I was a little buzzed by Butterbeer which was also unusual, maybe I was more affected by it because of the potions I was fed then."

Most girls narrowed their eyes. They were very mad at Ronald, Mrs. Weasley and if Dumbledore was still alive. They knew they needed to get their anger under control as they were the only ones to stop Harry as they knew Harry was beyond mad especially when he would see Ronald or Mrs. Weasley. Ginny would be the only one to completely stop Harry as they are Ginny's family.

Hermione continued after almost a full minute "one the way back we were a couple of feet behind Katie and Leanne. Suddenly Katie rose in the snowstorm. Even though it was snowing we could hear the scream from our distance before she shrieked and raised another foot before dropping down. Hagrid was barely a few feet behind us and went to grab Katie and carried her to the hospital wing. We heard after maybe 15 to 30 minutes when Professor McGonagall talked to us to hear what has happened. She told us that she was moved to St. Mungo's before she asked our story. She did ask why always we three are involved when something happened. Ronald said what I thought that he was questioning that himself for the last six years."

"Katie had touched a cursed necklace given to her by Malfoy who waited for someone in the girl's lavatory in the Three Broomsticks and Imperiused her and she must have delivered it to Dumbledore as Malfoy got ordered by Tom to find a way for the Death Eaters to enter Hogwarts without them knowing and to kill Dumbledore although to get Death Eaters at least Harry said that he heard one of the Death Eaters say that at the end of the year."

Narcissa said "what Harry said is right. I don't know if a Death Eater said that but I knew that my ex-son was ordered to do that after he found out that a vanishing closet was in Hogwarts and its partner was in Borgin and Burkes that is what we looked for in that … shop in the summer."

Hermione smiled and said "we know, well Harry heard it from Malfoy right before Dumbledore was murdered. Thank you, Narcissa, but before Dumbledore's murder we go back to earlier my sixth year."

"As Katie was unable to play Dean Thomas became chaser beside Ginny. As Dean was Ginny's boyfriend it hurt Harry and Harry was very annoyed with Dean certainly as Dean and Ginny were being lovey-dovey and flirting while practising, not only because he loved Ginny like he obviously still does but also as Ginny was his vice-captain like she was in the last game that year as Snape gave Harry detention on that Saturday on purpose. She needed to focus on Quidditch and be lovey-dovey in their own time."

"Anyway Ronald was very nervous for the start of the game and Harry gave Ronald his drink but I managed to see he had the Felix Felicis in his hand he handed the drink."

Susan gasped and managed to ask "Harry cheated? It is against the law to use Felix Felicis to win games or bets of course. I would never think Harry would do or ever did that."

Hermione smiled and said "let's first talk about the Quidditch match.

"Harry managed to stop it as the match against Slytherin was quickly approaching. With Tom running around the match was more intense than the years before it. Zacharias Smith was the commentator as Lee Jordan had graduated. Zacharias Smith is, of course, a Hufflepuff and a Quidditch player. Smith tried to put the whole Gryffindor team and especially Harry down. He also found Harry an incompetent captain as he chose Ronald and Ginny both Weasley's who are known to be good friends of Harry."

"As they were both playing well and Gryffindor had a lead with 60 to 0 Ronald had some good saves and Ginny scored four of the six goals. Smith manages to shut up and only talked about the game. What he said was going to bite him in the arse in the game against Gryffindor."

"Harry was almost knocked off his broom by Harper the seeker as Malfoy didn't want to play. Harper on purpose flew against Harry. Harry heard Smith say Harper had seen the snitch. Harry thought he was lying until he saw that instead of Harper stopping he followed something. Harry saw that he was wrong and went after Harper and the Snitch. Harper was why closer and as Harper had taunted Harry before about Ronald and Ginny both being a blood-traitor and he would love to show Ginny her place from being a blood traitor. Harry was angry but he shouted as he was at a large disadvantage how much Malfoy paid him to take his place."

"Harper was angry or at least lost his concentration and couldn't catch the snitch. He kind of fumbled and that was the only thing Harry needed only a few seconds later he was beside Harper and another 10 seconds later he was in front of Harper just behind the snitch. The snitch suddenly starts to do very difficult turns and other flying manoeuvres. Harper almost couldn't follow the first turns. When the snitch went up and down Harper lost it but Harry could still follow the snitch and after almost two minutes he caught the snitch. In the meantime, Gryffindor scored 4 times. In total, we won with 250 to 0."

"I know I said that Smith was going to bite him in the arse in the game against Gryffindor. Well Ginny couldn't wait that long as the moment Harry caught the snitch she raced towards Smith and 'accidentally' crashed into Smith on the commentator's podium without herself hurting too much or hitting one of the teachers. Meanwhile, the team hugged Harry with only Demelza really hugging him while the others gave him a cheering clap on his back in mid-air. Then Ginny came and hugged him. He gave the others a cheering clap on the back when he had his arms free as Demelza was on one side and Ginny on the others while still holding the snitch. Ginny let free when Dean touched her shoulder. It looked like Ginny wanted to slap his hand away but let go as she looked back. I think for a moment she forgot Dean was her boyfriend and that Harry was or something similar."

Luna's smile widened but didn't say anything, but told Hermione (, Katie and, Susan) in their mind 'she loved hugging Harry for a reason so she could hug a minute longer without raising suspicion and did hope she was Harry's girlfriend during that moment as was Demelza for a second.'

Hermione gave Katie and Susan a look. They nodded and Hermione decided to continue with the story.

"That night as usual if we won we had a party from the first years to the seventh years almost everybody was having fun. McLaggen wasn't as he wasn't the keeper and I was having a bit of fun but was appalled that Harry used the Felix Felicis. Harry smiled and grabbed the vial. The seal wasn't broken. I said shocked you didn't use it."

"Harry gave his signature smile and said of course not. I only let Ron think I did. Ron is a good keeper he just lacks confidence. I wanted to say also huge jealousy and inferior complex but I couldn't. I didn't know why then I think it was the potions. I just smiled and then Ronald broke my heart. Lavender came suddenly grabbed Ronald and kissed him. It was like my heart broke but something small in me didn't mind and was only sad Harry had more eyes for Ginny than me. I don't know what was more painful. I think Harry didn't see me as a potential girlfriend and wife."

Luna said "he did Hermione but Harry didn't want to lose your friendship and he thought you were more interested in Ronald and I think Ronald was more interested in you than in Lavender and told Harry that. Knowing Harry he would put aside his happiness for others that I also why he didn't spend much time with Ginny as it also hurt or tried to win Ginny over while she and Dean were having a relationship even when they started to have problems. Ginny was sad as she never stopped thinking about Harry and just hoped that Dean was close enough and could make her happy but I think most of us know that no one can replace Harry. Ginny lost her crush on Harry but started to love the real Harry. I do think that the girls here that don't like Harry think he is close to the boy you really love. That is Neville isn't it?"

The girls that didn't like Harry were all blushing. The girls didn't acknowledge it but the blush was saying enough. How did Luna know that most thought especially as from only one girl it was known. Susan has told the other girls that Hannah loves Neville for a few years from her fifth year at least maybe even earlier.

Hermione continued "I went over 31st October as nothing happened. Harry got the second lesson from Dumbledore. Now fast forward to December. Harry managed to come up with an excuse for every Slug club meeting after the train ride. What I forget is that I was in the Slug Club because of om my good grades …."

Daphne, Su, Susan, Hannah and the Patil twins said in unison "and the brightest witch of our age and generation."

Hermione blushed and continue "I wanted to say Ginny as she cast the bat bogey hex at Smith on the train ride in September. He was a DA member but Ginny in opposition to Ronald didn't want to say anything about the department of mysteries not even to Dean. Smith didn't stop and kept asking her so she hexed him. Slughorn was with the train and came by just as she cast the hex. She feared she would already get detention. Slughorn was however so impressed with the hex that he invited her to take lunch with him as part of a select group of students he hoped to cultivate and induct into his Slug Club."

Susan said "Smith was a real arse that year even worse than the years before. Maybe that is why he started to look like Ernie Macmillan so also like Malfoy. I think he only joined the DA as the others from our year did although Ernie did it for the same reason and maybe try to impress some of the girls who have a wizengamot seat and don't have a sibling so he can have two wives."

Hannah nodded and said, "Susan is right we heard them talk about it when they thought they were alone."

Hermione said "anyway, Harry had no excuse to miss Slughorn's Christmas party Slughorn made sure of it. Harry needed a date for the Christmas party as we could bring someone. I had kind of promised that Ronald could go with me and I also expected it but that was before Lavender kissed him so I was quite miffed at Ronald so I made the rash decision to ask McLaggen. Harry offered as he didn't have a date to go with me but that was two days after I asked McLaggen. I almost kicked myself that I didn't think of it. Maybe it was the potions that made me focus more on Ronald than on Harry. Well, one good thing came out for Harry after all right Luna?"

Luna looked at her ring and nodded. Luna said "Harry asked me to Slughorn's Christmas party as friends. Harry said he liked my dress and I looked good. I felt my heart belong to him more and more. He danced with me a few times well if he wasn't helping Hermione avoid McLaggen. Neville was also there but he was there as a butler. He shouldn't need to be doing that. I am sure some elves would have been more than happy too although they are probably not as well treated as here."

Hermione said "well during the party Malfoy was grabbed and Harry followed him when Snape took him away as he wanted to crash the party. He heard Snape saying that he swore the unbreakable oath. Snape didn't say what he swore but as everybody knows Snape killed Dumbledore when Draco couldn't. I wonder why he couldn't according to Harry."

Narcissa said "I think I can answer that. Dumbledore was praised by even the dark lord except that he was getting old. I hoped when I heard that my ex-son was changing but it was just that he was doubting how to kill them and there were things said that he wasn't sure he could master the power to use the killing curse. Do you know what Hermione?"

Hermione shook her head and said "no Harry never told me. He said which Death eaters were there and that Snape killed Dumbledore but let Harry go. I didn't figure out …. yet."

Luna said, "that was why he looked troubled when I found him a bit later."

Hermione smiled "yes Luna, but because of you Luna, he had a nice night even after what he witnessed. It was like what you did in Gringotts when Ginny needed to know. For those that weren't there, Harry was afraid and wanted to run as he needed to think. We managed to stop Harry and Luna kept him occupied while we told the story until he told Ginny self that Katie, Luna and, I am also Lady Potter beside her."

"Anyway, Harry felt his love for Luna certainly grow, which make his feelings very conflicted between his love and affection for Ginny and his increased love and affection for Luna. I am happy it worked out even for me and all because of the love we have for Harry."

Hermione had a large smile just like his other wives. The girls that love Harry were conflicted. They didn't want to complicate things, but they asked their selves could they stand to lose Harry and survive?

Remus said Hermione several times before she looked at him. Remus asked, "could you continue again Hermione?"

Hermione said "of course sorry Remus. Well, the day after Slughorns party was Yule break and Harry went with Ronald and Ginny to the Burrow, the Weasley's house."

Bill said "Hermione I prefer if you asked me first if it was okay. It is an extra safety measure so they couldn't just floo in if they say Weasley house, but as your trust them I will trust your judgement. Also, Jacob told me a secret so I don't mind for now but I prefer if you ask the next time. Also, I don't mind as my family isn't there at the moment."

Hermione said "sorry Bill but I trust them and so does Harry. They wouldn't betray me and even if they did they could most probably not betray Harry. Not that they can't do it because they can but most are safe because of Harry, one way or another. Right girls?"

Most nodded when Megan said "yes Hermione. I will not voluntarily betray Harry or you as you accept us even…."

The Patil twins immediately agreed and Parvati interrupts Megan. Parvati did as she wants sure to tell the others they were also interested in Harry at least not until Harry accepted or declined them. Silently the Carrow twins also agreed even if their parents demanded it if they could withstand the demand.

Hermione said "while we were at the Burrow as I was also until the 25th and would go home that afternoon as my parents would want to celebrate Christmas with me but until the 24th they had many appointments so I decided to come later that day to still celebrate Christmas but gave them enough time to rest. We had a nice time until I heard about the Burrow. My first thought went to Harry but probably the potions made my mind immediately think about Ronald before Harry again and Ginny."

"Scrimgeour came by to talk to Harry on the 25th. Harry wanted me and Ginny with him but Mrs. Weasley had Ginny do something and Ronald came in his place. Harry wanted to decline but I managed to change Harry's mind to accept Ronald."

"For many minutes nothing was said until Scrimgeour asked if he could talk to Harry alone. Harry was considering it until I said sure and dragged Ronald away. The moment I was out of the room I wondered why I said it as I needed to be there I think it was the potions talking, but I also knew if it was important Harry will tell me. Harry went outside with Scrimgeour. Five minutes later Harry came back. Percy was with him and together they left again. Percy everybody can know as Prefect and later head-boy. Penny knows him even better. Percy chose the ministry and not the family. I hope that after Harry kills Tom Percy will see the light and return to his family after begging on his knees that is."

Bill nodded while everybody else didn't respond beside Fleur who slowly nodded but only to support her husband Bill.

"On the 25th Remus and Dora were I visit with the Weasley when Bellatrix and Fenrir Greyback managed to appear near some tall grass maybe 50 or 60 feet from the front door the moment Remus and Dora were leaving. She managed to get through the wards set up by the ministry, but they probably entered the ground on foot so the wards didn't stop them. The ministry doesn't think of that but as you should know earlier today the manor and goblins do think about it and even have a ward for it."

"Harry and Ginny saw them arrive. Bellatrix used a fire spell. I guessed Friendfyre but she can control it which is very rare and need to be in good control of your magic to do so. Harry went down to take revenge. Bellatrix walked into the large grass. Harry ran out before Remus, or Dora could stop him. According to Harry, there was a way through the fire."

Remus said "sorry to interrupt you Hermione but while Harry told the truth he didn't do it completely. Yes, there was some kind of way to the fire but when he jumped the opening his magic kept the fire from hitting and burning him. I literally saw the fire unable to hit Harry. It was also why when Dora, Arthur and I tried to follow the fire jumped up to engulf the opening with fire. Of course, Bellatrix could have planned that but she wasn't close by to control the fire like that."

Hermione asked, "why don't you tell it, Remus, you were there."

Remus said "okay. Arthur, Dora and, I tried to extinguish the fire or get the fire under control to make an opening so we could help Harry as he was alone against Bellatrix and Fenrir Greyback. The wolf in me fought to get to Harry as I couldn't let him get hurt as I see him as part of my pack."

Dora smiled and said "you mean as a cub, your son" before laughing.

Remus turned red and said, "seriously Dora you are supposed to be on my side."

Dora giggled as Remus saw everybody looking and said "okay yes I see him as my cub as my son firstly I don't have a pack and as Hermione said in Gringotts I am the only father figure he has left. That Harry sees me like that is making me very happy if you do not count the reason that is because he lost James and Sirius."

Hermione said, "Remus like I said in Gringotts even if they were still alive you would still be one of his father figures just like when Sirius was still alive."

Remus gave a large smile "I will continue. While Dora, Arthur and, I were trying to get the fire under control Ginny had also run out of the Burrow and managed to get through the fire at the same place as Harry. I didn't see if she had the same as Harry but I doubt it. She sure is strong but we managed to get the fire under control and were at least halfway through extinguishing the fire so the fire was lowering. At least a minute or two later we could get through even though the fire wasn't extinguished completely and found Ginny and Harry in a small opening. Half a minute later we saw two black lines of smoke heading to the Burrow. They went through it and destroyed the Burrow. We managed to save a few things. The clock Molly made about their children and some photobooks and Molly got something out of the kitchen I don't know what."

"Fred and George had just moved the last of their stuff to their apartment and were only there as it was the 25th and planned to celebrate Christmas. I went home earlier the same day. Ron wasn't asleep yet so he could also safely leave. The next days, until the Burrow was rebuilt with new wards the Weasley's with Harry beside Bill, Fleur, the twins, Percy and Charlie, moved to a safe house. Dumbledore was away but Minerva or like you would say Professor McGonagall had a safe house only she knew off even Dumbledore did. It was another safety measure we used in the first war that some safe houses only one or maybe two persons knew about so if one was captured not all our safe houses would be exposed that weren't under the Fidilius Charm."

Hermione continued "Harry got another lesson from Dumbledore and he needed to obtain something from Slughorn so Dumbledore asked Harry to get it as only he could. Harry needed to get himself 'collected'."

"Fast forward to March 1st Harry had gotten chocolate from Romilda Vane with love potions keyed into her. She gave it the day before Slughorn's party, but as I told him a couple of days before that many girls will try something and the whole school will look at who the Chosen One chose. He made a prat remark that he is the Chosen One. He apologized immediately but that is not important although he probably is it and I don't only mean to defeat Tom. Harry forgot to throw the chocolate away. Ronald's birthday is March 1st. He got a lot of presents if I must believe Harry although some were probably because of the department of mysteries he played to be the hero beside or in place of Harry. as I don't know what happened I can't deny that but knowing Ron he wasn't."

Luna said "he wasn't. It was all Harry and Neville."

Hermione nodded as she also thought that. "Anyway, Ronald saw the candy and started to eat. In the evening he had eaten everything already. He found the Chocolate Cauldrons with the love potion. According to Harry he probably got it out of his trunk as he put them deep away in his trunk but Harry left it on his bed. Harry tried to get the thing he needed from Slughorn earlier that day but he couldn't so it was possible he needed something out of his trunk and put the candy on his bed. Harry didn't succeed. I thought that Ronald searched Harry's trunk while he had no right. I immediately thought that 'my Ronald' wouldn't do that so Harry was probably at fault. It was, of course, the potions. Love potions get stronger the longer you do not use them. I don't know until now what really happened. By March the love potions were incredibility strong. Harry brought Ronald to Slughorn."

"Ronald was feeling like he couldn't live without Romilda. Harry went to Slughorn to ask if Slughorn could make the antidote. Slughorn said Harry could but Harry wanted to ask him as he was merely a student. As Harry used the old book with spells and rewritten recipes he was the best in the class. Harry said that this would require a practised hand. Ronald hugged Slughorn so Slughorn thought that Harry was right. Slughorn probably had an antidote ready or always have some ready. He is in a magical school after all."

"He gave it to Ronald and he drank it. Ronald was quickly getting back to himself. Ronald asked what happened and Slughorn told him it was a love potion, a rather strong one. Slughorn wanted to give Ronald a pick-me-up as Slughorn said. He offered them different kinds of drinks. Slughorn chose mead that he actually had for other intentions, but thought because of the circumstances it would be a good idea. He poured Ronald, Harry and himself a glass. Ronald couldn't wait and drink it will Harry and Slughorn first toasted. Slughorn said to live when Ronald had already drunk the glass, He fell backwards and started to shake with foam coming out of his mouth."

"Harry urged Slughorn to do something but Slughorn was probably shocked and he didn't understand. Harry went to the box Slughorn got the antidote for the love potions. He looked through the box. Harry found a bezoar and as he had no other choice he shoved it in Ronald's mouth. Ronald finally breathes after at least half a minute. Ronald said about those girls they are going to kill me. Harry smiled when he said it after to me so I slapped his shoulder."

"We went to the hospital wing as Harry brought Ronald there with Slughorn before Slughorn went to get Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall. Dumbledore complemented Harry for the use of a bezoar and that Slughorn could be proud. Professor McGonagall found Harry's action heroic and although it was kind of it was the least heroic thing Harry did until then so in my eyes even without the potions it wasn't that heroic but that must not decrease the value of the action."

"Ginny went with us and after 15 minutes Lavender came but Ronald started to mumble some words. He said mumbled my name in front of Lavender which kind of stopped their relationship. Dumbledore commented on how to be young again and to feel love's keen sting. Dumbledore said we could better let Ronald rest. We went to leave but I heard Ginny saying to Harry it was about time we got together. I loved it but it also hurt. Ginny promised she didn't know about the potions and I believe her."

Remus said, "I do too Hermione as does Bill, but if you are doubtful you can ask Harry to use his title as Lord Potter and as she is Lady Potter she is bound to answer truthfully if he requests it as he did to Bellatrix and the day we came here when you were in the library."

Hermione remembered and blushed. She continued "thank you, Remus. Let's continue."

"The next Quidditch match was one week after Ronald was poisoned. McLaggen was pressing Harry to allow him to fill Ronald's poison as Ronald would most likely not be ready for the match against Hufflepuff and he wasn't. Luna was commentating that match as Smith besides being the commentator and also a player. I must honestly say Luna was the funniest commentator I ever heard. We lost the match only because of McLaggen. McLaggen was a keeper but forcibly grabbed a beater bat from Jimmy Peakes to show him how to hit one of the Hufflepuff chasers that were heading towards them to score as he had the Quaffle."

"McLaggen missed when Ginny managed to steal the Quaffle from that player. Harry flew to McLaggen to give the beater bat back to Jimmy Peakes. Harry went to grab the beater but McLaggen wouldn't let him and the struggle made the beater bat hit Harry in the head. He fell off his broom but our beaters Jimmy Peakes and Ritchie Coote managed to catch Harry. Harry was still small for his age so a few years younger students could catch him. The Firebolt had some special features so the firebolt fell but was became idle about two feet from the ground as it was horizontal when Harry fell off the broom. We lost the match with 320 to 60."

"That night he asked Kreacher and Dobby to follow Malfoy. Dobby wasn't a house-elf for Harry but as he freed Dobby from his bad masters, the Malfoy's sorry Narcissa. Dobby adored and almost hero-worshipped Harry and still does. Dobby even punched Kreacher when Kreacher insulted Harry."

Susan asks "if Harry didn't know he was the heir why did he call for Kreacher?"

Hermione said "I asked him the same when he told me after Dumbledore had died. He said Dumbledore told him that Kreacher could work at Hogwarts so he couldn't tell Tom and the Death Eaters secrets about the order. Harry said that is probably best if Kreacher works at Hogwarts for now. Harry unintentionally gave Dumbledore permission to let Kreacher work at Hogwarts as Harry didn't know he owned Kreacher."

Hermione didn't like the word owned but there was no other word for it they were slaves. Hermione started to get worked up again but she immediately remembers her promise to talk to the elves when they were awake. As not all were awake yet she would need to wait. She also trusted Harry. He would not keep them if the elves didn't want to, but maybe she needed to find more information about elves.

She noticed that everybody was watching her and decided to continue " almost a half and a week later Dobby and Kreacher came to Harry although Dobby was trying to get to Harry first told Harry Malfoy was using the come and go room, that is what the elves from Hogwarts called the room of requirement although I didn't hear that until later."

"Harry had still managed to get from Slughorn what he needed. It was a memory that he needed. Harry told me around half of April that Dumbledore didn't teach him any spells but the history of Tom and Slughorn had an important memory he needed according to Dumbledore. I suggested using Felix Felicis he hasn't used, it yet."

"He drank it and he told me he needed to see Hagrid. He had followed COMC as did I, but I needed to follow it on my own time what I did. Hagrid did tell me that he couldn't learn me everything in my spare time so I managed to follow some classes but not all. I wanted to follow to support Hagrid and I want to help the magical creature as I think the ministry isn't handling it well. I thought if I learn more about the creatures I can try to help them. Harry also followed to support Hagrid and liked the class in our third, fourth and fifth year when Hagrid got a bit more confidence after the attack from Buckbeak in our third year that was Malfoy's fault."

"Ronald and I tried to tell Harry he needs to go to Slughorn but he said going to Hagrid feels good. I don't know much only that Aragog the large spider from his second year had died and Hagrid could barely take it away before his children could eat him what is customary for Acromantula. Slughorn managed to take some Acromantula venom before the funeral. Harry told me that Hagrid and Slughorn went to drink in Hagrid's hut but he didn't drink with them and just after Hagrid passed out he managed to voluntary get the memory of Slughorn. Slughorn apologized for what he was going to see and that Harry wouldn't think too bad about him. Slughorn also said that even Harry had no idea how he was then already and then Tom was already very persuasive."

"He immediately went to Dumbledore. With the memory from Slughorn Dumbledore had certainty about what he already suspected and Harry understood it too. Tom had maybe at least seven Horcruxes as Slughorn told how a soul can split. Tom followed Arithmancy and asked about seven being the most magical number if it was possible. Slughorn was appalled by the idea of killing seven people and splitting the soul seven times. I think it needed to be down by the killing curse as other spells could be used to kill but also to seriously injure and not kill the target will the Killing Curse will if you hit the target on a larger body part than his hand."

"The next day Katie returned. That was the 22nd of April but Katie said she didn't remember what happened until she woke up in St. Mungo's a couple of weeks before. She had to have one week of check-ups by Madam Pomfrey, but after that week she was allowed for everything including Quidditch so Harry put Dean back on the bench. He was still practising but the change was small he would start in the last match."

"It was at the beginning of May when Harry sees Malfoy rushing into the second-floor girls' lavatory. Harry sneaks in and hears Malfoy cry and talking with Moaning Myrtle. Draco hears Harry behind him and without a second throw a curse Harry's way. Harry deflects it but Malfoy excepted that and start to throw more curse and everyone darker than the one before if I must believe Harry telling the incantation Malfoy used. Harry tried to fire back and managed but Malfoy managed to evade all but one. He deflected it but get pushed back to the wall and hit the wall hard."

"Malfoy was about to use an unforgivable when a spell came into Harry's mind that you should only use on enemies. It was in the book from the half-blood prince. The curse is Sectumsempra. It was very effective. It made many slashes on Malfoy Myrtle screamed drawing the attention of a professor nearby. It was Snape. He managed to heal Draco's many bloody wounds that would certainly kill Malfoy and ordered Harry to stay there. Myrtle was mad at Harry as he didn't have time to visit but Draco has become there throughout the year. Harry apologized and in the end, before Snape came back Myrtle has accepted Harry's apology. Myrtle's obsession with Harry came back even more as I went with him sometimes to the lavatory the rest of that year to talk to Myrtle. Whenever we entered Harry apologized. The duel was on the 8th of May."

"Two days later was the final match. Snape gave him detention understandably, but he could have given it on Sunday but he especially put the detention on Saturday as it was the last match and it would decide the winner of the Quidditch Cup. Slytherin couldn't win anymore but that wouldn't mind Snape trying to keep Harry from winning. He made Ginny captain and seeker meaning that Dean would start."

"Easily said we won, but as Harry wasn't there it isn't important for the story. For those that weren't there, you could everybody else that was there for the story of the match. Later that evening near curfew Harry finally came back. Snape was cruel with the detention. He needed to clean all the cauldrons from potions class, but also that Snape and Slughorn had used. Order all the potions supplies from Snape, clean the storage room and personal storage room and the potions classroom, the DADA classroom and, Snape's office. Harry even missed dinner. He didn't hear a party from the outside so he was afraid we lost or at least didn't get enough points to win. The Fat Lady said you will see. She opened after the password and Harry was bombarded with sound. We won with enough points. We won, with 450 to 140. The difference was 310 and with 300 we won the Quidditch Cup."

"We were having a party like we mostly do if we win with butterbeer, firewhiskey, some food and, many candies. Even with the twins gone not all the candy was safe to eat as more than a couple found out. Harry was celebrated as he was still the captain. I wanted to hug him and celebrate with him but before I could reach him Ginny ran towards him. She jumped in Harry's arms and even for a few seconds had her legs around Harry's waist and kissed him. Almost immediately Ginny let her legs fall and when she stopped snogging with Harry she had a large smile but also blushed. That was the day Harry and Ginny started their relationship. I managed to talk to Ronald to accept it mostly by use if your sister needs to be with someone that with your best mate was the best option. I knew Harry was Ronald's best mate although in Harry's eyes Neville was his best mate."

"Harry had begged Dumbledore to join him if he was going to get a Horcrux. Dumbledore agreed if Harry listened to what he said even if he needed to let Dumbledore behind. Harry would never do that but agreed. What you need to know is that Dumbledore was dying. He had found another Horcrux. It was a ring and it had a very strong curse if you wear it. Snape managed to contain the curse in Dumbledore's right hand. It would kill Dumbledore within the next weeks if not days. The moment he wore the ring that summer before he destroyed it his faith was sealed."

"That night was the 30th of June. He said to me to try to get as much of the DA to get together and help the professors patrol the castle as he and Dumbledore were gone. Not many showed up. Many probably didn't have the coin anymore or didn't look at it. Gryffindors came but from the other houses, only Luna and Su came although Su only came as Luna left the Ravenclaw Common Room right before curfew. I suspected Susan with Hannah or Megan would also come unfortunately they didn't. Not that it matters now."

"Harry managed to get a Horcrux but that severely injured Dumbledore by drinking poison that weakened him but also relieved your worst memories around a lake filled with Inferi. You couldn't use the water spell. Dumbledore wanted to drink water. Harry tried to get some water from the lake but that woke up the Inferi. Dumbledore used a fire spell to make them get away and apparate back to Hogwarts on top of the Astronomy Tower. The Horcrux was replaced and we think the one who stole it was Sirius's younger brother who was a Death Eater but he stole it as he found that Tom's war was getting out of hand and escalating."

"While they were gone Malfoy managed to get Death Eaters inside the castle through the vanishing closet he had been repairing in the room of requirement. We tried to fight them but we couldn't stop a group from going up to the Astronomy tower. We missed Harry directing us and Neville tried to lead but he was stunned very soon in the fight. Ron tried to lead us but Ginny wouldn't want that so we almost started to fight with each other. I could stop the fighting with each other but couldn't lead them as I was overthinking everything. Harry was paralyzed by Dumbledore under his invisibly cloak just under the top floor. He could see what was going on but couldn't stop them. Malfoy was the first one facing Dumbledore Draco Malfoy I mean. His job was to kill Dumbledore and he was stalling. I don't know if Dumbledore tried to stop him or just stalling him as he was dying. I think he wanted Snape to kill him to protect Malfoy not that it matters as he already had the dark mark and what he needed to do means that he is already lost if you ask me. Narcissa?"

Narcissa said "I agree he is lost. I don't think he can be redeemed."

Hermione continued "Snape killed Dumbledore. Harry went after them one of them set Hagrid's hut on fire and Harry helped with putting it out before immediately going after the Death Eaters including Malfoy and Snape. He tried to use Sectumsempra but Snape blocked it. Snape said how Harry couldn't use a spell he invented against him as he knew everything about the spell. Snape revealed he was the half-blood prince. Harry is a very good dueller and a fighter but I think seeing Snape kill Dumbledore while he was also involved in his parents' and Sirius's murder drove Harry over the edge that he forgot everything. One of the Death Eaters wanted to hurt Harry but Snape stopped as Harry is for Tom. Bellatrix was not with the group. Narcissa do you know why?"

Narcissa said, "that was as she was not completely under the dark lord's control at that time and he didn't want to lose her again as if she is under his control a good dueller."

Hermione nodded and said, "I heard you are too."

Narcissa blushed very lightly as she shrugged.

Hermione knew Narcissa wasn't going to say anything and said "on the 3rd July was the funeral and that evening we went home. That was our sixth year."

4th January 1998, kitchen, Potter Manor

Tarpy had served some drinks so everyone could process the sixth year. When everyone was done Hermione said "and finally the last sixth months. Fortunately, that is easy to say now we got the whole for history. Harry, Ronald and I were looking for Horcruxes belonging to Tom because before we can defeat and kill Tom. Well, Harry can kill Tom we need to make sure he doesn't have another chance to come back. To make sure we aren't caught we have been moving every couple of days. As soon as we left a place I took down the wards. As soon we were in a new place I placed the wards while Harry or Ronald sometimes both set up the wizarding tent we used."

"But first back to 31st July on Harry's birthday, Scrimgeour came again to give us the bequests Dumbledore left us. Ronald got what Dumbledore called the Deluminator. It can absorb light if you need the light to go out. When you are done you can return the light to the previous spot. I could be handy if you don't want to be seen at night like removing the light from the street lights."

Most girls and some parents look confused and Hermione thinks 'I guess most of the girls and parents need to learn more about the muggle world. At least Isabel was curious about the muggle world.'

Katie thought back 'we can do that Hermione, but not in the coming days as there is so much to tell. We can do it in the coming weeks or maybe after Tom is gone.'

Luna said "I want to know more of the muggle world it seems so interesting.'

Hermione thought 'we will Luna but like Katie, we can do it in the coming weeks. Harry would probably want to help as he grew up as a muggle.'

"Harry got the golden snitch he grabbed in his first year and the first match. He should also get the sword of Gryffindor but he didn't get it as according to Rufus Scrimgeour believing it is a historical artefact and public property, which Dumbledore, therefore, had no right to give to someone as he saw fit. Well, it is Harry's birthright to have it as he is the heir of Gryffindor. Lastly, I got a book, an original copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a first print."

"On August 1st during the marriage of Bill and Fleur Kingsley sent his Patronus with a message like Harry did. Kingsley used his voice and a few small images instead of his Patronus shape. Kingsley said The Ministry has fallen. Scrimgeour is dead. They are coming. It ensured chaos just seconds before Death Eaters managed to get through the wards again. Harry, Ronald and I managed to apparate out. I thought something like this would happen and packed my bag that has undetectable expansion charm with the tent, clothes, books and everyone else I could get my hands on that could help."

"We apparate to Tottenham Road in the muggle world where we enacted the Taboo for the first time unknowingly. We managed to take out the Death Eaters and modified their memory twice. On for not seeing me and on for not seeing Harry and Ronald. From there we went to Grimmauld Place. Kreacher helped us and went to get Mundugus Fletcher also an Order member. He stole from the house of Black. We wanted most back but the most important was the locket that Kreacher had as it was the real Horcrux that Sirius's younger brother stole and tried to destroy. He couldn't destroy it. We managed with thanks to the sword of Gryffindor."

"Umbridge had the locket. On September 2nd we infiltrated the ministry. I even saw how a trail from the Muggle-Born Registration Commission with Umbridge as I impersonated Mafalda Hopkirk. She asked if I was sent by some called Travers and just nodded. Harry was the Auror Albert Runcorn who worked as an investigator of alleged Muggle-borns. In this capacity, he uncovered the falsified family tree. He was in came into the trial room. Ronald was Reginald Cattermole who works in the Magical Maintenance Department. We chose a bad day as Mary Cattermole was his wife and was being persecuted. The Dementors were just waiting to attack her if she was found guilty of stealing magic as Umbridge put it."

"Harry on his way to the Umbridge's office thinking the locket may be there saw she used Moody's eye to keep an eye on the workers that were making books on the dangers from Muggleborns. Harry used a prank from the twins that worked well. He saw in Umbridge's office that I was tracked or in other words tried to find me as I knew for sure I wasn't tracked. I was put as a high-risk target. He saw that Mr. Weasley was being tracked and watched. On his way down he came across Mr. Weasley and told him he was. Mr. Weasley said it helped to make sure they didn't see order members if they came. After Arthur left on his floor Ron came in. They had split up as Ron needed to make it stop raining in Yaxley's office. Yaxley is the new Department of Magical Law Enforcement."

"In the courtroom, I was waiting for Harry and Ronald. They came and Ronald stand next to her. Harry slowly walked to the side. He let his wand fall in his hand and Umbridge asked if something was the matter. Harry said you are lying Dolores and one must not tell lies. He cast Stupefy to stun Umbridge followed by Ronald to do the same to Yaxley. Harry took also out the others even if he didn't have his glasses on. When Umbridge was stunned I grabbed the locket but it also made the shield fall as Umbridge Patronus had created it."

"The dementors went after us. Harry managed to close the elevator doors but the Dementors were trying to grab us and started to try to suck our souls before they were even close to kissing us Harry cast his Patronus and managed to defeat at least two to three dozen dementors by sending back to the courting room. We managed to help a lot of Muggleborns escape as the door to the side blasted open thanks to Harry's powerful Patronus."

"When we reached the atrium our Polyjuice potions stopped working as the hour was just passed. Ronald got kissed by Mary as his Polyjuice still worked as he was the last one to take it a few minutes after Harry and me. He told Mary to leave the country with the children. He changed back will he was kissed and the real Reginald walked in his underwear past us."

"Ronald's Stupefy wasn't that strong apparently as Yaxley quickly came out of the elevator. The first empty elevator as the first two/ three elevators was filled with muggleborns that rushed out before us. Someone managed to recognize Harry it wasn't difficult. The guards that the ministry had that were new went after us. Harry used his posters that were ready to be sent as a diversion and it helped a few seconds. Yaxley tried to hit us before the diversion and hit the statue. He walked through the diversion and hit somewhere that started to close the exits. Harry managed to cast without looking at the disarming charm and hit him but as he did hit him fully he continued to gain on us without his wand. We went to the closest exit that was an Apparition exit."

"We planned to go to Grimmauld Place but I felt Yaxley managed to grab me. When we arrived and he let go I immediately took us to a forest near Dartmoor wherein 1994 the world Quidditch cup was held. I apparated us to the last step on the small stairs to Grimmauld so Yaxley was passed the protections."

"Ronald got splinched and we needed to stay there for a few days. Harry gave me some essence of Dittany. Oh yes, Andromeda, I have some left I will give them to you tomorrow so we can start to stock the hospital wings. What I didn't know until Harry showed me was that Harry grabbed Mad-eye Moody's magical eye and buried it the day we left. He put it under the oldest but strongest tree he could find. He put a large cross on it in green and to lighting bolt on both sides and he managed to get a phoenix with open wings above the cross. I looked at it and it looked really good. I know for certain I couldn't do it better. I think he used Diffendo with incredible control to do it."

"We managed to move mostly by me to places I have been with my parents over the following months until Kreacher found us in the Forest of Dean where we destroy the locket after we found the sword of Gryffindor. The locket gave us negative energy and would make us feel it. Mostly Harry probably because of the Horcrux that was in his head. Ron was the first that snapped though even if Harry and I just talked. He went away around the beginning of December."

"We went to Godric's Hollow on Christmas eve where Harry's wand broke. We went first to the graveyard so for the first time Harry could see his parents' grave. I gave him some time and I saw the grave of Ignotus Peverell one of Harry's ancestors."

"After a few minutes, I saw someone staring. I said it to Harry and when we came close she walked away. When we didn't follow she looked back and when we walked toward her she continued. It was Nagini, Tom's snake. She had taken control of the body from Bathilda Bagshot. She managed to alert Tom. We managed to get away before Tom could get us although it was a close call and cost Harry his wand although he still has his. His wand is still whole but only tied together by a threat from the phoenix feather that is his core. It is unable to cast so he used my wand for a few days until he found the Black wand that only Lord Black can use as it was specially made. That kind of wand isn't made anymore."

Hermione told the destruction of the locket but not what she saw. Hermione explained that they were searching for Horcruxes and what they had recovered until now and that four of the seven soul parts were gone and two still needed to be found as Tom still had one part in his own body. Harry suspected the Nagini also have a part of Tom in her. So that means that one was still somewhere. Remus remaindered her about the cup, but then Narcissa said that Tom said something about the Ravenclaw diadem maybe he made seven Horcruxes and the eight-part is his soul. Hermione thought about it and thought it a possibility. Su said that the Ravenclaw Diadem was lost for centuries when Luna said that one person knew.

Hermione didn't know who but before a discussion could break out she said "we will discuss this when Harry is awake. He needs to know this and our thoughts maybe he knows more or at least could help us."

Hermione also told most things about Gringotts including the soulbonds. Over Harry went to safe Luna and the things Harry and Ragnok told about. It was not every detail but more about the things that didn't really were personal and told everybody about all the houses Harry has including his abilities and affinities. Most thought the same that his history wasn't speaking in his favour. Hermione told that the girls in Gringotts thought the same.

Hermione said "we will ask Harry after he rested so at the soonest it will be tomorrow. I am going to see if Harry is awake as he needs a nourishment potion if he doesn't need another potion."

4th January 1998, Kitchen, Potter Manor

Daphne and Tracey came back and told us that Harry had woken up. They also told that Hermione, Susan and Astoria brought Harry to his room. He also told the others that Harry needed a dreamless sleep potion so that meant he wouldn't take a nourishment potion today. Luna was brought to her room and Gabby went to her room to meditate.

They expected the other girls soon back or in Hermione's case most probably in the Library. Daphne and Tracey were discussing if Astoria calling for Dobby was a good idea as Hermione wanted him to rest, but they knew it was probably a reflex as she called for Dobby the last few days and none of the others. Dobby was at least happy to do something for her.

Finally, I am done. The last six months were very short and not much had happened after the ministry and Godric's Hollow. I will not tell what happened during the Horcrux and Gringotts as that is where the story started. From now on the story will progress again. Like I said before I needed to do this mostly for me (and some changes I put in the canon).

In the next chapter Bellatrix wakes up and how will she react? What happens more? Well just wait and see.

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