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Chapter 3. Miss Hermione, the goblin, the Potters, and Luna.
For the first time in a, while Hermione was at a loss, she was kidding about Harry Potter cooking for her. But the wizard in question genuinely accepted the challenge of cooking for her and she was taken by how humble and loving he was towards his family and friends. Looking back she had never imagined being the object of this much attention and devotion. Hermione felt as though the sun was finally shining on her. Only one other person in her life had that much pull or made her feel just as special, which was her dad. No, she wasn't a little girl anymore, but at the moment not feeling a bit flushed and flattered was hard. Particularly, when four sets of eyes, related to the Potter-Black royals, were looking at her with warmth.
Harry Potter was a powerhouse of magic, and his children were in a similar vein. However, that wasn't what was troubling her. The trouble was that to the goblins, she had vowed her promise to remain a hostess to house Potter in her home. She could do it, that was not an issue, but to the goblins, it was a very important gesture.
Ripclaw, the administrator of Harry's fortune, studied Hermione. She was a powerful witch, it almost seemed too perfect. Still, he consulted with the Oracle before proposing a strategy to lure the enemies of house Potter and gathered information on Hermione Granger, he added while attracting the attention of the young father,
"Harry, someone tried to destabilize the house of Potter and Black. I suggest that you take the protection that Potions Mistress Granger is offering. This move will confuse your enemies and will give us time to investigate Lily's abduction."
"That wouldn't be fair, I don't want to impose." Replied Harry.
Hermione noticed how the goblins became restless, and that usually meant that there was more than the shrewd goblin warriors wanted to convey. Hermione knew that the TheoXenia was very important to the goblins so she took a gamble and added,
"Mr. Potter you and your family will be no imposition. Your children and you will be my guests. I meant it, from the moment I laid eyes on this beautiful girl I offered my help freely, and last night when you embraced me, the aid was still available. I'm not versed in wizarding etiquette, but my offer is real, do you require an oath, though?"
Harry tried, he really tried, to make his brain work, but from the moment he noticed her demeanor, tone, and genuine interest, he felt like he wanted to embrace the woman, declare his fealty and love, instead he blushed and stuttered, "I, um, yeah?"
Hermione observed how the room responded to Harry's babbling and waited. The goblins were close to growling at Harry's dumb reply while the twins did a face-palm, and Lily shook her head and took action. "My Daddy needs food, and we'll help you with breakfast, pretty Lady. I'm a big girl now."
Hermione bit her lip and stifled a laugh, nodded, then turned to Ripclaw and said, "Accountant Ripclaw, you too are welcome to the feast."
Ripclaw made a slight nod and then turned to Harry and hissed. "Snap out of it Harry,"
Harry blinked and noticed his children around Hermione, she brought a brooch and placed it in front, and said. "Place A finger on the brooch and when ready, let me know."
After a second and a magic pull by the Portkey, everyone arrived at the threshold and a beautiful snow leopard cub made its appearance. Harry and Ripclaw became white in the presence of the cub, while Hermione picked up the cub.
"Athena, show your manners, these are friends and you can tell, can't you?"
"Ooh, what a beautiful kitty, can I pet it?" asked Lily.
"Us too?" said the twins.
"Kids," said Harry,
However, the children were giggling and cooing over the cub who started purring.
Harry got close and noticed that the cub was young and a fluff ball that melted everyone's heart. He petted the cub and asked Hermione. "This Is a Nundu, isn't it?"
"Um, it does look like one, doesn't she? No, she is a strange breed, a mix between a Lynx and a Snow Leopard. It was a gift from Luna and Neville, and since day one, I've been in love with Athena. She is the sweetest cub that ever lived, which reminds me, I have guests and Athena to feed, follow me."
Hermione smiled and with the strange magical cub and children, made her way to the kitchen.
Harry exclaimed, "Wow, where was she hiding all this time Ripclaw?"
"She wasn't hiding Harry; It was just not the right time to meet her. But now, there is no stopping destiny." replied the goblin administrator.
"What do you mean?" Asked Harry.
"You hit the jackpot you lucky sod, that's what I mean." retorted the goblin with humor.
"Really?" Harry asked, curling an eyebrow.
"Yes,"
"Daddy, daddy, she has a doll house and storybooks, can we stay?" Asked Lily,
The twins and Lily pulled Harry to the kitchen. Harry and Ripclaw felt welcomed by the open space of a modern kitchen with intelligent magic added to the design.
It was then that Harry heard a very familiar voice, "Hermione dear, where are you? Oh, Harry, what are you doing here?" Asked Luna.
"Luna?"
"Harry dear, are you feeling ill, do you need some tea?" Asked Luna, snapping her fingers and making a safety chair appeared and, placing her baby Celeste in it, then hugging Harry.
"Aunty Luna!" said the twins and Lily, as the elder witch turned and hugged them. "Oof, it's good to see you my darlings."
Hermione nodded and served an Arabian espresso to Ripclaw, as he smiled and added. "Oh, thank you, Madam Granger."
Meanwhile, Hermione was getting help from Tilly, her house elf. Harry noticed how Hermione moved with ease as plates of bacon, a particular cut of dragon steak, toast, eggs, a pitcher of orange juice, diced fresh fruit, and a magic waffle press produced the Belgian waffles and then the chocolate chip ones.
Soon enough, they served a feast. Everyone noticed how the small table shifted to a long table just as a reverse collapsible.
Harry felt Luna slap his head while she said."Harry, snap out of it. I know she's amazing, but you have to court her properly. Now, drooling is not attractive here, maybe in wolf form, but not in your human one,"
Ripclaw sniggered and Harry narrowed his eyes. As he started gathering waffles, bacon, and fruit he said. "You, you knew her and said nothing to me, why Luna?"
"Oh, I know her. We told you, Nev, and I, and what happened? You don't pay attention to us. It's not my fault; You are always in a rush or with someone that distracts you."
Harry sighed, "You're right Luna. Goodness, It just feels as though I uncovered the treasure chest. I mean, did you ever see Lily and the twins as interested in anyone as with her?"
Luna turned and noticed Lily smiling in between bites, the twins feeding the magical cub, and Hermione tutting Athena while the kids laughed at the cub's antics in response to Hermione's chiding.
"She's a powerful witch, a lost princess that just returned to her realm. On your knees, Harry, beg for her heart while offering yours and she will wrap you in the love you've been seeking all your life," added Luna.
"Oh, wonderful seer, do you know who would want to hurt Lily?" asked Ripclaw.
"Only a circle of fools with malicious intent towards House Potter-Black." Answered Luna.
"And what about the weather?" Asked Harry.
"Sunny, but prepare for rain." Answered Luna as she took a drink of her tea.