A Druid tale

by bankerrtx01

On the night of Harry Potter became an orphan Another prophecy was foretold. One that spoke of an aid to potters quest. And a change of fate for many this is that story. M for gore later. Hinny later (sooner than you think)

20. OoTP 6

Druids OoTP 6

A/n it's M for a reason you've been warned.

Warning another PTSD trip as well as mentions of lemons

Chapter start

Harry woke up on the Hogwarts express Still in his robes but besides Ginny no one else was there

"Ginny?" Harry asked

"Hi love." Ginny said

"Where are we?"

"About an hour out from the station judging by the scenery and the students in Muggle clothes." Ginny said

Harry nodded and stood up "it's amazing how I slept thanks love." He said

Ginny smiled and kissed him "your welcome love. Now are we going to go directly to potter manor or Grimmauld place?" Ginny asked

"Grimmauld first. I want to make sure I can give the memory to Dumbledore. Before the holidays.

Ginny nodded and looked to the door and smiled "hey you too…did you find a broom closet in the Hogwarts express?" She asked

Harry looked up indeed it appered they had infact found one. Hair disheveled, clothes marred, along with the myard of other evidence he could spot. It was as if they weren't trying to hide it anymore.

"Well don't just stand there get in." Harry said

The two entered and shut the door.

"So what do you expect to have over the winter holidays?" Hermione asked

The soul bonded couple looked at each other with a twinkle "a fantastic time." They said

The train pulled into the station and Harry and Ginny looked out and noticed hundreds of reporters talking they saw Amelia and Sirius holding hand in hand waiting. For Harry and the others to get off. The auroras holding back the line of reporters as much as they could.

"Wanna try and get off at another cart?" Harry asked

"We're going to have to face them eventually." Ginny said

Harry sighed "alright let's go."

The four got off the express and the cameras started to click faster

"Lord potter! Lord potter! Lord potter!" They snapped at him

"No questions for now please! After the holidays and before I go back to school I'll be at the ministry and answer all the questions from there." Harry announced as he gave Sirius and Amelia a tug to let them know he was not gonna stay.

"But what about professor Umbridge-." A reporter snapped

Harry spun around angry making the reporters pause in his rage.

"I for one don't give a shit what happens to that bitch. Now I've had a very stressful year due to her so please may I spend my holiday in peace?!" Harry asked rhetorically.

The report's nodded and surprisingly actually backed away from Harry and started to Tail another member of society Lucius Malfoy.

Amelia noticed him and was about to make a beeline for him to arrest him but Harry held her back.

"H-Harry?" She asked

"Let Malfoy his due…please it's Yule. I'm gonna parlay with him later. If he goes back to Tom, then you can arrest him." Harry said

Amelia sighed

"Very well."

"Where too pup?" Sirius asked

"Grimmauld place." Harry said as he gave Ginny a kiss and they separated as he noticed Ron and Hermione doing as well.

Harry looked around

"Has anyone seen devon?"

Sirius shook his head "he didn't get off the train with you."

Harry looked around worryingly but found no sign of the Druid as they left for grimmauld place. Outside of the station Ginny caught up to them

"Mum said I could accompany you this vacation so long as they know I'm with you they have no problem with it." Ginny said

Harry smiled and hugged his wife. Giving her a kiss.

Above the train in the rafters Devon watched as all the wizards left he was wearing a modern version of his Druid cloak being a Trenchcoat and his staff became an umbrella. He watched Harry go.

"Mr Potter is really growing into his own." Devon said as he walked across the rafters and onto the Foot bridge connecting the outbound trains to inbound.

Devon bought a ticket to Scotland and sat down as he watched the road go by.

Harry and Ginny were given a ministery Car which they used to get to downtown London for Grimmauld place

Inside the car Amilea told the driver to go as Amelia turned back to face the two the car's back had the front two seats reversed so they faced the back so they could speak to Harry and Ginny or as now known as Lord and Lady Potter.

"Alright spill you two. How long have you been dating?" Harry asked

The adults looked at each other

"Honestly we were on and off again for a bit at Hogwarts." Amelia started

"Then I got arrested." Sirius added

"I found out his innocence" Amelia bounced off

"And we haven't stopped ever sense." They both said as the same time.

"It's worse than the twins." Harry said to Ginny who giggled

The older two looked at each other and reached into there mouth to pull out two false set of teeth.

"New products called Twin Speak Teeth Rack."

"From Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes."

Harry smiled

"I knew the twins were still working on products but I'm kinda offended they didn't show me this." Harry said

"It's stil a prototype." Sirius said

"Unfortunately if you wear them to long." Amelia said

"The effects can become permanent." Sirius finished

""See?!"" Harry and Ginny laughed as did everyone else.

Finally they got to Grimmauld place

Sirius opened the door and Harry walked in and paused

There was no screaming portrait. No sort of mess. Not even an evil presence in the house.

"Sirius…you cleaned…" Harry commented

Sirius looked back as he finished shutting the door confused

"No…wait…" he looked around the entrance and noticed the exact same thing Harry did

Sirius drew his wand and held a hand out to Amilea "stay here." He said as he started to patrol the house.

Harry went to follow but Ginny tried to hold him back as they shaired a mental conversation

"Harry please." Ginny called out

"Ginny it's ok just stay here." Harry said calmly

"Harry why can't I go with you?" Ginny asks

"Someone has to protect the minister." Harry argued

Ginny sighed and let go

Harry drew his own wand and followed

Sirius was in the kitchen using lumos

"You know if you use maxama it can also blind an enemy too." Harry said

Sirius spun around flashing Harry with his wand blinding him but not as brightly as in a second it was cut off and Sirius sent a stunner to Harry

However he was ready with a protego making it dissipate.

Sirius sighed

"Gods Harry! Did you need to scare me like that?" He asked

"I thought you heard me come up I wasn't quiet."

"I was so focused on looking for the intruder. Now why are you not downstairs

"I was going to help you search. Besides Ginny's guarding the minister." Harry said

Sirius sighed "fine I cleared the kitchen let's check upstairs."

Sirius went up stairs Harry kept looking the kitchen also felt off

It felt more gentle than before he felt a resemblance to it.

He noticed it coming from a closet

Harry turned on Lumos and opened the door suddenly

Standing pinned to the side wand at the ready looking very ominous with the shadow of the the light on him

Albus

Dumbledore

Harry sighed and backed up cutting off the light.

"It's good to see you again Sir."

"You as well Mr. Potter. Now I'm afraid I need to get out of here it's too-."

"Sirius and Amilea are safe. Umbridge was acting alone." Harry said

Albus stumbled back

"You sure?" He asked

"Amelia arrested her personal for not corporatist with an investigation Apparently Minister fudge was assassinated and by the looks of it Voldemort had his hand in it." Albus drew concerned

"Assassination isn't something Tom usually does."

"Here." Harry handed Dumbledore the memory vial.

"This is the information that I obviated from you that meeting for security. It wasn't in your cabinet it was in the drawer of the desk."

"Ah yes I remember now I hid the vial from myself so I wouldn't go snooping for it trying to undermine your efforts with the DA. Then I oblivated myself for where I hid it and placed that in the cabinet. That must've been one that smashed.

Harry looked shocked at him

"You trusted me that much."

"No I trust myself." Albus said as he held up a paper

Harry read

Trust Harry Potter.

Harry laughed

Harry called down Sirius and Amilea to the kitchen and Albus apologized from hiding to them then he excused himself to floo back to Hogwarts to revitalize his memory.

Harry sat down and explained what they didn't already know and after a few minutes Dumbledore came back with a gentle smile that he had from before

"My boy I'm sorry for the way I acted towards you during this year." He said

Harry shrugged "you warned me so I don't doubt you. Plus you seemed to have trust me." Harry said

Albus smiled "yes it did come in handy whenever I almost had the urge to confront you."

"I'm angry that Umbridge was able to do as much damage as she had at that school. Now the owl exam's are gonna have to be pushed back." She hissed

"But we can't do that With the war going on we need all the time we can get we can't spend an extra year teaching kids how to fight." Ginny argued

"But we have no choice." Sirius said "already Arouras are the weakest they've been. And the order has yet to do anything. And the members of your organization Harry have gone so underground we have no idea how to contact them."

Harry smiled "security measure only I know the only one else who knows is Devon and Hermione, and the latter is only because she invented it." Harry said

"Not even I know." Ginny said nodding

"But anyways what you need is a Defense teacher that can in the span of Half a year tip the students from being uncontrollable wizards to being Able to fight Voldemort and willingly die for the cause."

Amelia and Sirius looked at each other

"Not the words we'd use but yes essentially." Sirius said

Harry smiled "excuse me for a second." He said as he walked away from the kitchen table.

Later 5 people arrived by Floo

Cedric Diggory,

Cho Chang

Collin Creevy

Susan bones

And Daphne Greengrass.

Harry strode forward with them in toe

"ATTENTION!" Harry snapped

Suddenly in sync the DA snapped into parade salute

"...At ease." Harry said after a second

"Ladies and gentlemen after 3 months I've personally trained 90% of the school into this fighting force. Give me the rest of the year. And I'll get the rest to be ready to at least defend themselves should they face Voldemort personally."

Amelia looked impressed especially at Susan who looked straight forward and could tell she was determined.

"Well they have my vote." Sirius said

"As do I." Amelia said as she turned to Dumbledore

"Albus make it so."

"Veto." The headmaster said stunning the room.

Harry was shocked and betrayed

"W-what?" He asked

"Albus! what are going on about?!" Sirius said

"Things are… a mess." But what I will tell you is the fact that The position of defense against the dark arts is cursed. Probably has been for a while. Which is why no teacher lasts a year. I can't in good conscious allow Mr Potter to fill the role of defense against the dark arts. Not with the possibility of what's at stake. Not with."

Albus looked over at Harry and Ginny sadly

"I'm sorry but I just cannot. The risk is too great." He said

Harry sat down defeated

"Then? Who will teach Defense for the rest of the year? With no teacher the class will have to be dropped.

Albus smiled

"Oh I have no consideration to drop the class. But inorder to find a loophole to the curse I have to do things Selectively. Mr. Potter. This is a letter I've planned when I got word that Delorius Umbridge was sacked please read it out loud."

Harry took the letter

"Dear Mr. Potter

In light of certain Events such as the progress of the DA and the vacancy of Defense against the Dark arts position I have a conundrum. I have need of a Defense teacher but none are available. Especially on this short notice. However what I have is a work around for the rest of the year. You will be hired at Ajunct Teacher of Defense for the year of 1995-96. While still being a student full time as we unfortunately can't hire a full teacher unless they complete their O.W.L.S by such time I have a teacher in place

I hope this is acceptable Mr Potter.

From Headmaster Albus Dumbledore.

Please Sign here

_X

Harry looked up stunned

Albus twinkled

"I think that will be able to get past the curse set by Voldemort Without endangering Harry."

Everyone nodded Harry turned back to the DA still at ease.

"Please people relax Join us I want your opinion's."

At once as if a spell had been lifted there stone face relaxed into soft smiled

Cedric was the first to clap on Harry's shoulder

"Harry you saved me in that Graveyard. And what you taught these people was astounding. I think you have the possibility to become the best teacher Hogwarts have Ever seen sense… when did Tom Cursed the position?"

"Around 1965 Mr. Diggory." Albus said

He nodded "in a long time Harry." He said

Harry nodded and looked around "I assume you all think the same."

They nodded

Harry sighed

"Very well but I have Caveat. One the DA will still be meeting. The Defense class will teach you how to defend yourself where the DA will teach you how to fight. Admittance to the DA is still mandatory just because I'm a defense instructor."

"Adjunct instructor. Mr Potter. Not official factually." Albus reminded

Harry nodded

"Where do I sign?" He asked

"Right on the line." Albus smiled

Harry did so as the paper zoomed into Albus's hand.

"Welcome aboard ."

Harry stood up "well it seems I'm going to have a very busy Vacation Miss potter would you mind accompanying me to our manor?" He asked with his arm outstretched

"Why Mr Potter I'd thought you'd never ask." Ginny said

"Wait I thought we were going to spend Christmas here?" Sirius asked

"We are gonna spend Yule at our manor besides the last time we looked it was in shambles and we didn't have a good chance to explore the premises now however we do and I plan to take for advantage of it."

"Besides the manor is bigger than this place so it's a perfect place to convene the DA outside of school." Harry said

"Plus we plan to invite everyone over anyways for festivities with the reveal of Lord and Lady Potter we really should be acting like it." Ginny said

Sirius sighed "well I guess. Seeing as you are Lord and Lady. I can't stop you." He said

Harry smiled

"The DA you are dismissed enjoy time with your family." Harry ordered giving a wink to Susan who nodded greatfully to Harry

"Madam bones sometime soon we will discuss me helping out Aurora training." Harry said

Minister bones lit up "that would be splendid Mr potter."

Ginny grabbed his arm

"Come Mr Potter let's go home." She said with a look in her eyes of excitement and a licking of her lips.

Harry smiled

"Yes dear." Harry said as he smiled to everyone

.

"We will see you soon expect an invitation to the Our Yule gala in the coming days the Invite itself will be the portkey. To the manor for those who don't already know it's location." Harry said as he and Ginny stepped into the floo

"Potter Manor!" They said as they disappeared.

They arrived in the yard of Potter manor well in the front by what looks to be a forge.

"Looks like someone had a side as an armor crafter." Harry said noticing the workshop.

"Wonder who in the history did."

"We can check. In the lineage." Harry said as they entered the manor the portraits announced them. As they stepped into an Large open space it was Spartan but the floor was padded with buffed maple

"Hello Lord and Lady potter! I must say it's surprising that you decided to come in the back that's not the way most Lords of the house do it."

Linfred said

"We used the floo to Grimmauld place. Why is the forge connected to the floo network."

"Oh that's on me Sorry son it was a prank where I hooked up the floo to the enchanter forge I didn't get a chance to undo it before we went into hiding." James said Lilly hanging off his arm

Lily slapped his arm

"James how could you now Harry's gonna have to pay to get it redone before the guests arrive." Lily said

"Guests?" James asked

"We're announcing ourselves as Lord and Lady Potter this Yule. And holding our first Gala as our lordship."Ginny said

"We also plan to Announce our engagement offically." Harry said

Ginny spun into him

"HARRY JAMES POTTER YOU HAVE NEVER TOLD ME THIS?!" Ginny yelled

Harry gulped

"Oh Um oops." Harry said

James and Lilly giggled

"Harry dear I believe there is something else you wanna say?" Lily teased

Harry nodded

"Gineva Molly Potter- new Weasley my soul bond and mate. We've never had the chance to offically celebrate the forming of our bond which is an important step in the relationship. But I want to do it now. Will you give me the honor and allow myself to offically marry you. Ginny will you marry me?" Harry asked

Ginny teared up her rage from A few moments ago gone. "Yes Harry yes!" Ginny yelled as she flung her arms around Harry who laughed and they kissed

The three portraits smiled

"Now we should have a tour of the house seeing as we didn't have one last time." Ginny said

Harry nodded

"Well that gives you the perfect time to meet with the rest of the house…" James said

Lily pulled away from her husband.

"James don't you dare otherwise you'll sleep alone I. Your own portrait for a month!" Lily screeched

But it was too late

"LORD AND LADY POTTER HAVE ARRIVED!" James said

Lily sighed "I hate you James." As she gave a reproaching look to Harry.

Suddenly 50 loud snaps were heard as Dobby and the rest of the elves arrived at the manor "master and mistress are home!"

Harry sighed knowing what his mother was warning about.

After being introduced to all the elves which Harry tried to remember to as much as he could but could only remember 20.

Fortunately for him Ginny said she's remember them all for him.

Dobby turned to the elves "let's make the lord and lady the best welcome home dinner we can!" He said

"Yeah." The other elves said as they vanished

Dobby turned to them.

"Master. Mistress would you like a tour of the manor?" He asked

Ginny smiled

"That would be lovely." She said

Dobby nodded and lead them into the living room which overlooked the back yard with glass windows and a large open space.

This is the open space. Otherwise known as the service room. Where large number of social functions will occur." Dobby explained

Harry and Ginny looked at each other confused

"Dobby how do you know this?" Ginny asked

"When Dobby arrived we taught him knowing you didn't have a tour so He would Likely have to." James said

Harry nodded

"We will continue the tour on the first floor as that's where the societal functions will be held." Dobby walked to the left of the large table about as large as Grimmauld places dinner room but even longer by a few feet.

"This is where the kitchen is. And is where dinner is served at all times. We have a rotating house elf schedule so the lord and lady can get food at anytime. The list is by the door." Dobby said pointing behind them showing them the board.

Dobby pointed to the small door behind a space of a few cupboard.

"There is the door leading to the servants quarters." Dobby pointed out.

Dobby lead them out before they could hang around and back to the Service room and Dobby pointed to the right.

"Down that way is the front room. Where the founder of this houses portrait hangs. Normally guest will arrive and come in from there." But apparently someone has messed with the floo. No idea about the portkey however.

James grimmanced being chastised by Dobby. "It's only floo Dobby." He said

Dobby nodded and lead them across the Service room and into a larger hall with more elligant wall decor marble floor and walls and tall ceilings equal to that of the great hall.

There was a service bar which was connected to both the service room and the ballroom by an outcropping in the wall.

Dobby spoke.

"This is the ballroom this is where much of the formal gala's are will take place." Dobby said

Harry and Ginny smiled

Follow me to the upstairs and we can show you the quarters.

They walked up the stairs in the front room and found a long hallway peppered with doors spanning both the length of the Service room and the ballroom combined as the stairs separated both the rooms

The rooms on the left face the back yard and the right side face the front yard.

"Traditionally the master bedroom is on the right side but I've not set it up to allow Master and mistresses the choice as to what room they want." Dobby said

Harry was about to say any room is fine but Ginny spoke up first

"Which side of the manor does the sun rise every morning Dobby?" Ginny asked

Dobby smiled "there is only one room Madam due to the way the house faces." Dobby said as he snapped his fingers and the room at the far side of hall opened

Harry and Ginny walked in

And found a four poster bed decorated in Gryffindor colors as well as Potter family.

Harry smiled and looked at the simple desk, bookshelf rug and chest for both lord and lady of the house.

"The chest was your father's and Ginny's your is in the closet." Dobby said

Ginny looked into the closet and screeched

Dobby looked proud "I might have Been able to restock the closest of the late Lady Potters Things."

Harry smiled at Dobby "she appreciates it." Harry said

Dobby smiled

"Once mistress is ready we can continue the tour."

"Go ahead without me for now Dobby I'm gonna try a few of these on. Oh and Harry no peaking!" Ginny called from inside

Harry nodded and turned to Dobby

"How big is that closet? Surely my mother didn't own that many clothes.

"It's not just your mother Master but all people who owned the title of lady Potter." Dobby said

Harry turned to the wall by the door and noticed a blank portrait

"Dobby who is ment to go in this portrait?"

"Well Harry like the portrait's at Hogwarts many of them are can move between the ones in this house houses. There are empty portraits in every house from the fact they can walk around at any point." Dobby said as he moved out the door

"Follow me and we will continue the tour downstairs to personal quarters of the late Lord and Lady Potter and the place where you would see them the most." Dobby said

"Where is that?" Harry asked

"The library and potions lab." Dobby said

Harry walked down the stairs and into the front room.

Dobby pointed to the stairs where he pointed to another door.

"In there is the Secret spaces." Dobby said as he turned and went to enter the door across the way

Harry however stood there rooted trying to get his breathing under control

It he door was shaped like his old cupboard at privet drive.

He wasn't at Potter manor anymore but at the Dursley's standing there with an ultimatum.

Be locked in the cuboard and sit in the dark or be beaten by his uncle.

"Harry please!" Ginny's voice in the distance was getting softer and softer

"Boy!" His uncle boomed

Harry winced as he heard his uncle in front of him with a bat

Harry stood rooted in place unable to move.

Suddenly Harry was shaken out of his dream by Ginny

"Harry!" She said as she hugged him tightly.

Harry feeling his wife's arms around him cried In her arms.

The portraits looked to them but said nothing

Suddenly Dobby poped up

"My apologies Master Harry I was unaware of your advicer reaction to the location I've collected a coming drought from the potions room. We can stop the tour for now and finish it another time." Dobby said as Harry took the drought from the elves hand and chugged it.

"I'm good with continuing the tour but I'd at least liked the location of the door changed even if it was just not so close to the Stairs where I can see them." Harry said

Dobby nodded I'll get some elves on it right away." He said as he lead Harry and now Ginny together to the potions and "Study". Which was through the door and and in another hallway the right was the Study.

Harry found the study to be a mini library on all sorts of tombs and a larger desk with a lecter to hold a book open so you can copy notes into another.

There was also a list of book titles of every book in the study.

Harry noticed all the books were published after the foundation of the ministry and only one book had anything about Paganism

"The decline of pagan magic… by Bathilda Bagshot.

Harry rolled his eyes. At the lack of the texts here about Ancient magic and even more powerful magicks.

Dobby lead them out of the study and down the hall more to a set of two doors

On the left I'd the potions lab and the right is the herbology room.

While much of the plants are in the outside garden much of the more dangerous or magical plants are in this room." Dobby said

Ginny stepped inside "this place makes snapes lab look like a play set." Ginny said

"I should hope so as he took much of his potion knowledge from me." Lily said who appered in a portrait in the lab.

"Miss Potter!" Ginny said

Lily chuckled

"Please Ginny Call me Lily." She said

Ginny smiled

"Now I wonder how much of the potter blood you have Harry. After all we did come from a good long line of potioners. Lily said

Harry smiled "I'm afraid I'm not too sure I'm really good. I originally was very interested in potions when I first got to Hogwarts but then I had Snape." Harry said

Lily's face tightened into a scowl.

"Professor Snape Harry and he's not that bad of a teacher." She said

"My apologies professor Snape. And yes he is better now. Back then he was horrid. And even now he leaves most of the explaining to textbooks." He said

"What about the connection of Dragons and salamander blood?"

Both Ginny and Harry looked confused

"Dittany and Missletoe berries?" She asked again nothing

"Moly and moondew?" She asked

Finaly she slapped her sides "has Snape not taught anyone about Regents and polymorphs?!"

The two looked shocked

"What?" Harry asked

Lily facepalmed "I'm going to need a conversation with your professor about this." She said

Harry gulped "Um thank you mother this is an amazing room." He said

"Harry." Lily said

"Over this week we are going to be raising your potion grade up the Catalytic and reactions between two potion ingredients are essential in potion making and I'm not liking that Snape didn't cover it in first year." I expect you to be down here every day at least one hour a day. Tomorrow I'll give you a tour of the lab as it's essential to understand. And not do anything dangerous." Lily said

Harry nodded and left the room followed by Ginny.

The next room hasn't been used in many years this is the dueling room." Dobby said as he opened another door and found across the wall racks and racks of Muggle weapons from swords and longsword, rapiers maces and armor.

There were two lanes painted on the floor dueling rows

Harry looked over to Dobby.

"Do you know if this room can be expanded?"

"Yes but only to a limited size as otherwise the unbreakable enchantment on the walls will start yo weaken master." Dobby said

"Can we see the max size the room can go safely?" Harry asked

Dobby nodded and snapped his fingers

Suddenly the walls began to move back farther and farther

Finally after 30 minutes they stopped

The room was the size of a quidditch pitch.

"Bloody hell." Harry said

"I don't think we have an issue training the DA here." Ginny said

Harry nodded dumbfounded and after a click the room shrank back to its normal size.

There is one room here that is in this hallway this one should most likely be moved downstairs but it's hard to move with All the enchantments on it." Dobby said as he lead them to the last door in room which opened into a pure white space

"Woah…" Harry said

"Blinding…" Ginny said

This is the meditation chamber it's this way to give off white noise easiest and prevent distraction when your meditating." Dobby said

Harry nodded and turned to Dobby

"I assume that's also why no portrait are here either?" He asked

Dobby bowed "yes master." He said suddenly there was a soft bell as Dobby looked up "it appears the modification to the "secret" section is complete, we will go there for the next part of the tour." Dobby said

Harry and Ginny walked out of the hallway and found the door had indeed moved instead of being across it was instead across a ways to the point where Harry could no longer see the stairs and the wall."

Harry smiled greatfully at Dobby "thank you."

"We will visit downstairs now." Dobby said as they started to walk down. The stairs which were extended to match up with the door's new location

The room was a spot where it branched into two patches along a hallway with two sighs one pointing left to Mundain and the right pointing to magical.

Lady potter wanted an official Wine cellar in the house she could get to easily. Unfortunately she was unable to sample any of them before she passed in 1981." Dobby said

"This way is to everything else." Dobby said as he walked right.

Harry and Ginny followed and found 3 rooms this is the Potter Pagan library. It has its own key to which I unfortunately don't have so I have no idea what state it's in." Dobby said

Harry stepped forward towards the door and suddenly felt a pull in his pocket he reached in and found a glowing key in his hand.

Harry's face lit up as he slowly inserted the key.

He didn't have to even turn it as Lock unbolted.

The room accepted him

Harry opened the door and stepped in.

And if Harry was impressed with the library of Hogwarts

The potter Pagan library made the ancient Library of Alexander look like a speck.

It must've been bigger than the library of Congress in Muggle America.

It had all sorts of old mediums of text.

Parchment. To Reed paper, ancient Roman scrolls, Greek scrolls, heck there were even Mesopotamian Clay tablets in cuneiform.

Harry was overwhelmed. As he stumbled back.

Dobby looked shocked but smiled at seeing his master happy

"Follow me to the Center of the house the Ward stone. And other pagan artifacts. And dark artifacts vault here." Dobby said

Ginny and Harry looked at each other and they followed

Dobby lead then to the ward stone first and taught Harry how to power and change the wards. Around the manor and to let people in and lock people out.

Then they went to the Pagan and dark artifacts vault where Harry was suprised that as an Aroura His farther before the war was a dark artifacts Hunter which like Arthur Weasley's who did the same for enchanted magical artifacts His farther did the same for dark artifacts.

Ironically the position died with him as he had no protégé to teach how to track them down.

Infact only mad eye moody seemed to be the only one able to find dark artifacts like James could. Especially seeing all the artifacts he had here.

Harry gulped "I wonder where all these came from?" Harry asked

"Much of them came from hunts for dark wizards who I took off of captured arrests.

Most of them have been disenchanted so they are no longer deadly. But the ones in the glass cases are so best not to touch them." James said from a portrait

He smiled "I've heard you've also become something of a dark artifact hunter Harry." He said

"Yeah dad I Um there was a book in second year that had a piece of Voldemort in it trying to process Ginny."

A piece of Voldemort himself Harry?" James asked looked serious for a second

"Um yeah dad…why?" Harry asked

"I have an idea what that is and if it's not felt with careful you are still very much in danger how did you get rid of it?" James asked

"Basilisk venom." Harry answered

"And why is it you were fighting a basalisk?" James asked

"Because that's what Slytheryn's monster was in the chamber of secrets." Harry said

James sighed

"Well at least you dealt with it carefully. It didn't bite you did it?" He asked

Harry gulped "it's probably best we talk about this over dinner that way I don't need to tell you and mum again about my exploits and. I don't have to risk a grounding by my parents portrait's." Harry said

James laughed "oh I don't think it's going to be that bad." James said

Just then Dobby called for dinner.

James was in the portrait in the Kitchen as was Lily both were nursing a cup of firewiskey

Both had serious looks on there faces.

"Harry why couldn't you have just followed in my footsteps and done pranks?" James sighed as he slammed the glass back.

Lily sighed "hon as much as I hate to admit but your father is right. And I should know I hated the pranks your father pulled."

"None of my pranks targeted you." James said

"Fifth year." Lily said

"That was only so you would talk to me." James said

"You pranked me every other week!" Lily said

"Nothing bad!" James said

"You made my hair change color to match my mood!" Lily said

"Yes well it didn't change very often." James said

"Because I was so livid with you!" Lily said

She took a deep breath and turned back to her son.

"Harry it's clear that you are growing up but we just want you to be careful." She said

Harry nodded "I'm going to try mum but I'm not sure I really can after all I'm the one destined to fight Voldemort and kill him." Harry said

Lily blinked

"You know the prophecy?" She asked

Harry nodded

Lily started to cry

"Oh honey I'm so sorry." She said as she cried into her husbands arms.

"We never wanted this life for you Harry please understand that." James said

Harry nodded "I know…and thank you both for all that you did." Harry said

Harry stood up followed by Ginny

"Before we retire we should show you the front and back garden. As well as the enchanters forge. Dobby said

Dobby showed them both gardens the Muggle and magickal versions and finally it was getting late.

Harry lead Ginny inside "I'm going to check out the elves quarters before I join you for bed." Harry said

Harry checked out the servants quarters and found them very bare bones.

Harry sighed "Dobby is this traditionally how the servant quarters are set up?"

Dobby bowed "yes Master." He said

Harry nodded "very well Tomorrow I want you to clean up the servants quarters after all the way I see it the outlook of a better looking servant quarters are the better the family is." Harry said

Dobby bowed "very well Master Harry we will get working on it." He said almost chastised

Harry knowing what was going through the elf's head gripped his shoulder

"Dobby I'm going to lay down a few house rules for the servants. "One no servant is allowed to work more than 7 hours per day. Two, the servants are not confined to there quarters when they are not working this house is your house, three and most importantly no punishment's ever! I intend to raise a family here and it won't look good for my sons and daughters to see those who care for them beating themselves understand." Harry said

Dobby looked up

"Yes master Harry!" Dobby said

"Good. Now that's the edict of Elves talking to other elves?" Harry asked

"It's almost never done master." Dobby said

"Even if The masters own house?" Harry asked

Dobby nodded

"Is this wizard rule or elvish?" Harry asked

"It is wizards. Too afraid of rebellions brewing if they were to speak openly." Dobby said

Harry nodded "very well on Potter Land that rule is null and void."

Dobby looked up shocked

Harry smiled "I intend to change the world Dobby, to that point that I'm reviving the ancient dying pagan arts. The respect to nature. And all magickal creatures and I will not live in a world where they are oppressed." Harry said as he knelt down to his friend.

"Dobby what has happened to your race is a tragedy that mark my I will try so much to stop. I know your race use to be beautiful and powerful. They echoed power in the age of myth and men and while I cannot reverse the damage done by the families of wizards. I will ensure a safe haven for them to be themselves like the days of Riverwood."

Dobby looked about to cry "you know the tales of Riverwood? of Elrond?"

Harry shook his head "no but I'm looking into it."

Dobby nodded "thank you." I already feel but better in my heart." Dobby said as he took his right hand to his heart and bowed

A smooth pale shining hand.

Harry smiled

"Dobby…if I may ask how do you pronounce your name in elvish?"

"It's Branniar meaning Noble…" he said

Harry smiled.

"Very well Branniar I have a feeling we will be able to resurrect your dying race soon enough." Harry said

"You think so?" Dobby-now Branniar said in a voice deeper

"Harry smiled "yes I do…indeed…you've gotten taller." Harry said

Branniar looked down and indeed he has

"It is your pure of heart Master." He said suddenly it slowly started to revert again

Harry took desperate actions

"Branniar listen to me and listen to me well you may be here as a servant but if you complete this you will be free you will be an equal to me understand I will do whatever I can to free your race to this servitude but you need to trust me shatter the bond of servitude within you." Harry said

Branniar looked at Harry worried

"I'm…I'm not sure I can." He said

Harry smiled "I have faith Branniar. Just as you have faith in me…"

Brinniar nodded and started to speak says

"Gúl -o i dór let nin emel a mán lain."

Suddenly a bright light was seen blinding Harry as several other Elves stepped out and gasped

"Dobby!? What is you doing?!"

Dobby turned to the elf "my name is Branniar."

Suddenly the light died down and Branniar laid limp in Harry's arms.

"I'm surprised you got this." He said

Branniar opened his eyes

"Because I am pure Elvish. Probably the last of my kind. Ancient ritual's from the fourth Age of men to ensure those who stayed as didn't leave for the Western lands could still be free." Branniar said

Harry nodded "let me help you up?" He said as they stood up

Branniar looked down

"It appears my old clothes will not fit me anymore." Branniar said

"Worry not I will look into traditional Elven garb of old for you." Harry said

Branniar nodded and turned

"You mentioned before of the possibility of another elf speaking to another from another house. Why?" Branniar asked

"Because another has awakened as you have." Harry said

Branniar looked to him

"Who?" He asked

"Kreacher the Black family elf also known as Caledhel."

Branniar nodded and smiled "at least there is another and hope." He said

"Tell me when you picked out the others could you tell how many others were pure elves?"

Branniar shook his head "only one I could tell. That being someone I intend to talk to tonight." He said

Harry nodded

"I'm not sure you will be able to fit in your old servant quarters. If not your allowed to use a room in the manor tonight and you can work on the quarters tomorrow." Harry said

Branniar nodded and tried to get in and found it was impossible for him to get in.

Harry nodded and allowed Branniar to come in with them.

As they turned in for the night.

The next day Brannier woke up to see one of the elves looking at him

"Dobby what are you doing?!" The elf hissed

Branniar looked around and almost nearly stepped on the other elf because of the hight difference

"Oh hello dewin how are you today?" He asked

"Are you mad?! We elves cannot speak to each other?!" She hissed

"Harry doesn't care about that." He said

"And that you need to call master his master?!"

"And have myself revert back to that crumpled form No My dear trust me Harry Potter doesn't care. He is in fact the most pure wizard I've ever seen. He plans to make an elf sanctuary here like the legends of Riverwood." Branniar said

"Riverwood never existed it was a fairytale to put young elflings to bed!"

"On the contrary I've seen proof that it does exist." Harry said by the door

"Master Harry my apologies I shall take my leave."

Harry turned to Branniar and mouthed "is she the one?

Branniar nodded

"Hold a moment." Harry said

"What's your name?" Harry asked

"I'm dewin master Harry." She said

"I mean your name in your natural tounge." Harry said

Dewin looked to Branniar who nodded

Dewin sighed "it's Milel…"

Branniar took an intake of breath.

Milel looked over

"What?" She asked

"A beautiful name for a beautiful Quendi." Branniar said

"I'm no longer Quendi the Quendi are of myth. I'm nothing but a false one. Like all the others."

Branniar looked at her and knelt beside her "but you can be so much more. We can be together as one. As we were destined to be Sons of iluvatar unhampered as these Wizard slaves." Branniar said

Milel shook herself and stepped back

"This is why house elves are not meant to talk to each other it invites rebellion." She said

"I agree." Harry said making both Elves look up at him.

"But not about the rebellion. The races have become so corrupted by the abuse of the wizards that maybe they deserve a bit of rebellion. It's time for the rise of the Species of Endóre to live and breath free of the shackles our Brethren had put upon you all those eons ago." Harry said

"The golden age of Aragon has long passed…but that doesn't mean it can't start anew." Harry said

Milel gasped "are you? Are you serious?"

Harry smiled "completely. All you have to do is break your chains binding your servitude." And we will see you as equals not as servants but as equal's dignitaries of a long lost forgotten race of old." Harry said

Milel didn't need anymore convincing as she shattered her bond and in appeared a fair lady with long blond hair and the bluest of eyes.

Branniar's green eyes were awestruck by her beauty.

"Milel…" he said

"I know I look ugly still." She looked down shutting her eyes."

"No…you look Vana..." he said

Milel looked up and in a mirror and cried

"Oh!"

Harry smiled

"Your back…" Harry said

Milel nodded "thank you. Mr Potter. Now I can understand true beauty in this world once again." She said

Harry smiled

"Of course my lady… and please. Call me Harry." Now allow me to look for a suitable dress for you two so you can leave this room while I work on Crafting a hand set of Elven weave for you." Harry said

"Harry you don't have to do that." Branniar said

Harry however refused to give in.

"You are dignitaries of an long loss race. And probably the most royal of those who are left. I must it would be not giving the Queen a royalty gift." Harry said as he bowed.

"Please excuse me." As he left he shut the door.

Harry visited Ginny who was already looking into clothing that fit the most elven style from lord of the rings.

Back with Branniar he and Milel were getting frisky with there love. Being able to express their love so openly in such a long time was something that had been overwhelming to them. But they enjoyed it immensely.

Harry came back in the middle of it while Branniar was ontop of Milel in missionary. But he didn't care. To him it was an expression of love. Something that hasn't been given to an elf in a long time.

He quietly laid the dress for Milel down as well as Branniar and left them to it.

Harry sighed now he had a problem. Dobby was the most loyal and he had rewarded that loyalty with freeing him and giving him back his freedom but he still needed people to help run the manor for him while he was away.

Harry got to thinking.

He smiled as he planned out a trip to the enchanters forge.

But first breakfast with the misses. As well as Potions with mother.

Followed by writing invitations to the Potter gala.

Harry was in for a very busy day as Lord.

Breakfast was very good as Harry and Ginny ate a traditional English breakfast.

And just as they were ending both Branniar and Milel appered

Harry understood why Tolkien had written of them as beautiful. Infact beautiful doesn't describe it. No they must have come from the gods they were both goddess of beauty. Despite one being a male.

Harry was very thankful that the soul bond wasn't making them attracted to the elves because otherwise Harry would probably have done the deed with them.

And it's worse that he didn't care about who.

Harry looked over to Ginny and realized she was having the same issue.

'Um perhaps we could ask.' Harry said

Ginny turned to him with a glare 'prat!'

Harry sighed "good morning Branniar. How are the clothes fitting." Harry asked

"Very well. I'm not use too much like you modern people dress so it is getting use to." He said

"We are working on a traditional elven garb and I expect it to be done before the Yule gala here." Harry said

"Your hosting a dance here?" Milel asked

"Of course." Harry smiled

The elves looked at each other.

"But…where are we to go?" Branniar asked

Harry looked up "I'm sorry?"

"I didn't mean any offense but I must ask where will we be during the Gala?"

"Why among the festivities of course." Harry said cheerfully. Oh sweet Branniar. Lady Milel, don't you get it? This gala isn't just us introducing us to public life but the fact that we as the people we are support magic. Live with magic. What better way to show that then to stand side by side with a lost or magical race as equals and partners than as servant and master." Harry said

Branniar smiled

"I would very much like that Mr. Potter- Harry." He said

Harry nodded "I must go I'm needed in the potion lab." Harry said

Ginny followed.

Despite the fact that they didn't need to be there they were

Lily potter hung in the Portrait on the far side of the room.

"Hello my dear." She said

"Morning mother." Harry said

"Morning Lily."

"Did you have a good talk with Dobby?" Lily asked

"It's Branniar now and yes I did." Harry said

"Branniar?" Lily asked

"Lord of the rings?" Harry asked

"Oh my really? Are you saying?"

Harry nodded

Lily gasped "who knows how many elves that we had had that choice and we let them die without knowing." Lily sobbed

Harry smiled

"Mother it's ok…it's fine they are happy and loved. I will return them to there former glory. And they will always have a place here at Potter manor."

Lily smiled

"Oh oh you make me so happy." Lily said

Lily gave them a tour of the potion lab starting with the shelve's

"Now Harry tell me what do you notice about the shelf in front of you?"

Harry not wanting to look stupid tried to look closely

However Lily was very patient but she couldn't help but grimace at how an obvious question would fly away from Harry. Clearly snapes work.

"Is it? I don't know the fact that some of the jars are filled with Water?"

Lily smiled

"Very god Harry. Yes that's exactly it. While some jars have just stacks of ingredients. Others are set in liquid. That's because there properties are volatile when exposed to air or other stuff the water nullifies then allowing to be safer to handle.

"What about the jars of powders?" They are made of lead why?Harry asked

"Those jars are lead because no matter what lead will not make a spark. And much of those powders are volatile Agents used for explosions such as phosphorus, Black and smokeless gunpowder.

"Wait gunpowder is used for Magic?" Harry asked

"You will be surprised that many Muggle tools can in fact be used for magic. Moving back to the shelves there is an order to the shelves that I want you to try to notice." Lily said

Ginny was the one to get this

"From left to right it's Volatile ingredients stored in liquid, volatile ingredients stored in Air, dangerous ingredients exposed to magick or other products stored under maximum protection of Lead. And the rest is non volatile unless paired with another volatile ingredient." Ginny said

"Very good, Ginny." Now that we have the Potion shelf's orginizes now we can talk about ingredients.

I mentioned before Snape didn't talk about regents and polymorphs. Do either of you know what that means?" Lily asked

They both shook there head

"I know a regent is another name for an ingredient but other than that I have no idea." Harry said

"That's correct Harry. And that's just it. Polymorphs is the way in which potions are made. By using like attributes of other plants and other things fused together to increase the effect of that one attribute

For example Goats milk and cows milk are sources of calcium but that's not all they have in them do you what would happen if you were to reduce them down if you had fused them together?"

Both shook there head

"In normal cooking you get Ghee a useful ingredient in cooking for a lot of things. But there is one more thing ghee is good for many things and has been a staple in Indian and Easter folk medicine for a while Despite the fact that what it comes from is a non magical source. Do wonder why?" Lily asked

Harry got an idea and so did Ginny.

"Intent. And love. And spirit." Harry said

"Exactly." Lily said

"Anything can be a potion ingredient All you need to know is what you want the potion to do and what ingredient's have the best source of that Regent."

"An example I'm looking up for strength potion. You need a bone. Fanged geranium, and a snake fang, do you understand what any of those have to do with Strength?" Lily asked

Harry looked confused

"I know bones have calcium. And Snakes fangs are also… all three have calcium in it! Which is what is made up on bones!" Harry said

Lily smiled

"Exactly Harry that's it. Each one of them use calcium which is used to make bones stronger therefore adding them together." Lily prompted

"Will make you grow stronger."

"Hence it being a strengthening potion." Lily said

"This is the rule that all potion ingredients follow if the regents will have the same properties they enforce each other and magnify the results in the potion. This is a good way to tell what ingredients are best used for a potion. If a potion has an ingredient you don't understand what it's used for. Look at the other regents and see what they add all together for the end result.

This is the process of regents and polymorphs." Lily said

"But why polymorphs when we are just looking over what one regent does to effect another?" Ginny asked

Harry gasped "because we're not." He said

Lily smiled "there's the potter blood." She said as she addressed Ginny's question

"In lower class potion's its easer to make the spells as they are only using one common Regent effect. In higher potion's the same ingredients have 2, or even three effects similar to other regents in the same potion."

Ginny was confused

"Then…how do we differentiate which spell we are making?"

Harry smiled

"The order." He said

Lily nodded "Harry is correct. The first ingredient is the most important one in the potion's as it acts at the base. The second ingredient needs to match the effect with the first ingredient to what you want the potion's effect to have." Lily said

But what about if there are ingredients with an adverse effect on it?" Ginny asked

"That's talking newts level stuff but essentially if you have an effect that's adverse to the desire of the potion you have. If you have more regents that are able the reverse of that effect one regents will counteract it while the other will overpower it it will dull the effect of the regents but it will make the potion useable

So say a potion with a basalisk fang and bone will counteract the venom of the Fang and be usable in strength potion." Harry said

"Yes exactly Harry." Lily said

By the time they left they felt they had learned more from Lily than they had with All there years with Snape.

"I wish we could be able to take potion's with her she would actually be helpful." Ginny said

"Apparently She's gonna have a word with Snape apparently we should have been taught the regents and polymorphs but again we went right into cure boils." Harry said

As they went up to study. Harry and Ginny started to write out invitations to guests for there yule gala.

Well Harry did, Ginny started to work on making the elven dress for Milel and Branniar for the formal gathering.

The elves in the meantime as thanks to Harry and Ginny were using the enchanting forge.

As thanks to them they used there elven magic in fusion of armors to make some Golems for the family to use. They were just as functional and just as easily able to be used by the family. Thus making them not dependable on the elves.

And while not as powerful as the ancient magic of Celebrimbor and his rings of power they were close enough to last a very long time.

Of course if they looked terrifying then the family would not use them so to that end they made them in an Victorian style butler.

When they were finished the final result looked of pure silver with liquid flowing gold accents in elven style along with the Victorian coat and dress.

The two elves smiled as they were pleased with the final results.

At the exact same time Ginny finished the dress for both of the elves and was ready to present them while Harry had finished the First of the letters to the close firends. Who will be invited before the gala to spend the week.

This included Hermione. Ron, Devon, Neville, and Luna,

A few days later members of the DA will arrive. Including Albus. Snape, Sirius, Remus, Molly and the rest of the Weasley's.

Of course the yard had to be ready by then

Which is what they started to do after lunch.

As Ginny and Harry sat down Branniar and Milel stepped in

"Harry." Branniar started

He sighed

"You've given us quiet possibly the greatest gift a wizard has ever given us. However in doing so it's become an unequal exchange you've lost two loyal servants for our freedom and power. And while yes you have gained a powerful ally we are no longer able to help you maintain this house. And I know you have plans on freeing the rest of my kind and while I'm greatful that will make this house untenable for the occupants." He said

"In light of this. And with our newfound magic we've crafted you something from our ancient arts to help you maintain this house in our absence." Milel said

Harry and Ginny looked shocked when from the other side of the room the two golems walked out and served them.

Harry looked stunned

"There…beautiful." Harry complemented

Branniar smiled

"We hope this is equal payment for the lost of two servicants." Branniar said

"No it's not." Harry said making everyone stunned and worried but Harry smiled and looked up "it's more than enough. However I have one request." He said

Branniar sighed and nodded "name it."

"I'd like to commission you to make more of these armors one for each elf. As well as another set of 20 that could be armed with weapons for the manors defense. I'll pay you for it and all the costs of the meterials I'm just not good and enchanting to do it myself and I feel your enchantments will make mine look like child's play."

Branniar smiled

"For your payment of freeing me I will accept. However in order to have full 70 suits ready for the gala I'm gonna need some more pair of hands." Branniar said

Harry nodded

"We will figure out who would be best to run the forge." Harry said

"There's another detail that we need to work out too." Ginny said

"Oh?" Milel said

"I know your not planning on it but I feel it might be best if you declare yourself the ruler of this new elf race. And help free your race from wizard tyranny. And your current outfit doesn't reflect that I'd like your help in designing a new set of royal garb and you can forge your crown." Ginny said

"I can do the crown. After all it's not that kingly yo make his own crown." Harry said

Branniar smiled "I accept the title Harry Potter. Firend of the goblins. And now Friends of the Quendi." Branniar said as a bright light filled the room before fading.

Harry smiled as he finished "excuse me i need to prepare for the Gala." Harry said

Indeed Harry worked on making the Gala ready. He prepared the Backyard for tents and lights. And cut down a large tree to be used for a Yule log.

And two days later 2 more elves were back and purified running the Forge and makings more enchanted golems.

Harry watched as the first letters were sent out.

And by mid day the pop of portkeys arriving sounded in the front yard.

"It appears the first guests are early." Linfred said

"No it's our war council." Harry said as he opened the door

"Hello thank you all for coming on such short notice please come in." Harry said

The others came in and looked around shocked at the size of Potter manor.

"Wow."Ron gasped

"Quiet impressive." Hermione gasped

"I sense…Harry did you?" Devon looked to Harry.

"The Quindi have returned." Harry said

Devon gasped

"You've…" he said

Harry nodded "they are under my protection. This gala will be used to show them back into the public and the rest of the world knowing they exist and I will not tolerate there abuse any longer." Harry said

Devon smiled

"We have a lot to work on to get this place ready for the gala so I'm sorry but there will not be a lot of time to play and I'm got need all your help.

Ron Hermione head out to the backyard and help get up a gazebo for arrivals and outdoor activities.

Neville I'm gonna have to ask you to help with both gardens and trim them so they are presentable for the guests."

Neville nodded as Luna smiled "I'll go with him."

Harry nodded as they got to work to make the place as nice as possible.

At the ministery the Arouras we're working overtime under the training of Sirius black who had been promoted to head of office as Kingsley had go up to DMLE head. They were busy with preparing the trial of Delorius Jane Umbridge." And they wanted Lord Harry Potter to Stand as a witness for her actions

Problem was they couldn't find them.

No owls would take off to deliver letters to where they are. Nor can any spell locate him,

It seemed That Lord Potter had vanished off the face of the Planet until he was ready.

Voldemort was angry.

He had had it with the imcompitant fools in his ranks. He was had almost taken over Azakaban prison silently without anyone the wiser and the next time The minister was to Come to the prison Voldemort would kill her himself

Except he was dealing with idiots who couldn't hit the broadside of the barn!

There had been 30 death eaters and one Aroura who just arrived

It should have Been easy.

So why the hell did he escape

Voldemort could only think of one thing…

Fate…

He apprated to Malfoy manor where the rest of the death eaters were waiting for him

The dementors would holdup in Azakaban prison until he said so.

Still his numbers were not to his liking.

Potter has raised an army over the year. Who knows how much he was able to increase those numbers in the three months he was at school.

He had to know…

Fortunately he had a way to find out as an owl arrived at the table and dropped a letter in front of Lucius malfoy… in front of everyone…

Everyone stilled

"Who is it from Lucius? Tom asked

"It doesn't say…"

"I say scan for traps." Another death eater said

"No no…open it if it's a trap Lucius will die first…" Voldemort said

Lucius gulped and opened the letter

"Well read it out." Voldemort said

"Dear mr Malfoy.

We as lord of house Malfoy gracefully invite you to join in our celebration to our public return and the celebration of Yule with us.

We have much to talk about.

Lord Harry James Potter." Malfoy read

Voldemort smiled

Suddenly another owl landed infront of Snape. He opened it

"Same message." He said

Voldemort nodded

"Very well figure out where the gala is taking place and scout the place out let's give Potter a very good yule…" Voldemort said with a sicking smile…

The week before the Gala and everything was nearly set up

Several tents outside to watch it snow a fire pit to Show the Yule log burning.

The Wine and magical Alcohol brought and set up

A Bartender highered for the event and paid for.

The rest of the order. And esteemed guests had gotten here except for the ones of those who were Voldemort's confidants.

Harry sat around the Table to "his study which he had moved from the Potter Library to the Secret library.

He felt more akined there than his fathers study he had even moved the portrait that was previously in there I. Here so if his father or anyone wanted to talk to him they could

Unfortunately that was very very rare.

Apparently many of the Potters had a fear of pagan magic and held it in reverence.

Harry knew the feeling he had felt it the same way the first time he visited Diagon alley.

But his teachings with Devon taught him one thing.

Magick is alive it's not something to be feared or reverenced

It was a bond.

And like all bonds it works both ways.

Hate the bond and the bond will hate back.

Fear it and it will fear you.

Reverence it as if it something you can't control and it will act like it.

As such Harry never did.

He treated it like a living thing. A bond as it should

And as he called upon it it responded.

And he was able to do things that make Merlin and even the founders who taught him look like novices.

The ones who could probably be his equal were slight few.

Those who shaired the same feelings as he did.

Namely the Druids and any other pagan sect.

Harry shut the Potter Grimoire he was looking into fusing Pagan magick's in Potions to make them more powerful

A section which was surprisingly light in the book.

Which was confusing as the book spoke a lot about both in there own rights separately

But not fused together…

Then there was a part that the book outright refused to show him.

Soul magic.

Harry got the feeling the book would show him when he was ready.

Harry got up and headed back to the dining room

He entered and everyone looked up as he sat down

"Alright calm down everyone the missing person has been found!" Sirius teased

"Any later and the food would be cold." Remus said

Harry had the decency to blush

"Sorry." He said

Ginny rolled her eyes

"Ignore them Harry, they are pulling your leg. The food just got here." She said

"Can we eat now?" Ron asked

Molly hit him lightly "wait for the lords permission." She hissed

"If you've said your own Grace then dig in." Harry said as he gave a silent prayer before eating.

Everyone smiled

"The elves made an excellent lunch." Molly said

Harry and Ginny glaired at Molly.

"Speaking of where is Branniar?" Harry asked

Neville spoke up

"I think he's still at the forge he said he wasn't hungry. I think they are planning on eating in there quarters." He said

"Branniar?" Molly asked

Harry sighed

"I keep telling him he doesn't have to hide excuse me." Harry said as he got up from the table and left out of the enlarged Servent Door.

Sirius turned back to Ginny

"Sense when was the Service door enlargened?" He asked

"Sense we got here." Ginny said narrowing her eyes

If they didn't see the larger door than they clearly haven't talked to Branniar or any of the others.

Of course that was kinda obvious seeing as Molly believed the elves made the food.

"Sorry about that I think that it would be a great honor to meet with our most esteemed guest Im disappointed I didn't do so earlier you have my apologies your magisty." Harry said

Everyone looked over shocked sense when was the Queen of England here?

They were even more shocked to see Branniar and Milel instead wearing traditional Elven robes and jewelry that echoed that of Elrond and Galadriel.

"Oh my god!" Molly gasped

Branniar smiled "it's wonderful to meet you all." He said

Harry lead them to there seat which they sat at the head of the table where he was sitting before but he moved his place over to sit next to Ginny

The Royal elves bowed in thanks and sat down as the Servant armors served them soup and thin bread.

"What is this bread I've never eaten something so filling." Ron said

"It's lambas." Branniar said

Everyone looked confused but Harry answered

"Elven bread."

Albus who was also there along with McGonigall keep looking at Branniar

"I'm sorry but I'm afraid I'm very confused your magic feels familiar but I can't place it." He said

Branniar smiled

"That's because the last time you saw me esteemed Headmaster I went by a different name of Dobby." He said

There was a gasp as recognition filled everyone's face.

"Shocking isn't it?" Branniar said

"Yes very it makes it regretful that I didn't try harder to free your form instead of giving you safe harbor only andkeeping the status quo." Albus said looking saddened.

"You are fine Mr Dumbledore. Your welcoming of us elves from our cruel oppression just made our pain filled lives that much more toralable." Branniar said

Albus looked deeply regretful

"I see it appears there is much to be accounted for." He said

Branniar nodded "very much headmaster, but what has happened is in the pastnow we can form bridges and hope to make a better future between our races.." He said

Albus smiled "I'd very much like that."

Devon looked at Harry impressed "I'm surprised you were able to do this Harry."

Harry was about to talk to Devon when he heard Albus ask

"How do we plan to protect your race from threats my lord?"

Harry smiled "I've given the Elf's a sanctuary on Potter land, they will be dealt with as esteemed guests and the like. Any crime against them is a crime against the potter family." Harry said

Albus nodded "yes I agree with that, if you wish lord Branniar I'll free the elves who are at Hogwarts." Albus said

"Unfortunately headmaster I don't think I have enough space to accompany them all on Potter land." Harry said

Albus smiled "then why not a compromise. If any elves want to stay at Hogwarts after they are freed I'll provide sanctuary to them as well at Hogwarts."

Branniar nodded "that seems acceptable. Those who wish to stay at Hogwarts are free to do so. And those who want to come here can live in peace."

Everyone smiled as they felt they had gotten a firm treaty with the new race of elves.

Finally the day of the Potter Gala had arrived and many notable guests had arrived to which Ginny greeted them at the door.

Harry wore a Wizard dress robes but not some gaudy ones with frills but one that was Sleek and had more Muggle elements making him look fancy. Yet he was quiet easy to move. Many of the guests called him handsome mostly the ladies, much to Ginny's dismay.

Speaking of however if Harry was Hansome Ginny was drop down gorgeous. She wore a green hourglass dress which showed off her curves nicely and the green reflected her hair and the Sparkling elements only made it bounce off her hair more

She seemed to be made of pure fire.

Harry was stunned the moment she walked out from getting changed and smiled

Because to him before Hogwarts he'd be sitting in the back on the class stealing glances at a girl but unfortunately she was taken and everyone was jelious of it. Now the shoe was on the other foot and he was going to be as possessive about it as he could.

Ginny caught his eyes and winked as she walked past to greet more guests

Harry shivered as her hand glided across his chest.

He shook himself from his daze and began to count out the guests who had arrived.

Many notable families on the sacred 28 arrived although some didn't come out of protest. Harry didn't care as he sat in the ballroom off to the side as he watched as the families mingled.

Sirius walked over to Harry

"This is a nice get together Harry." He said

Harry smiled

"Have you checked out the Yule log?" Harry asked

"How could I not? It's the brightest light at the party." Sirius said

Harry smiled

"It means the gods shine happy upon us." Harry said as he looked past

"Although not without some discontent." Harry said as he watched as the Malfoy family arrived last. Along with Severus Snape.

"Excuse me I wish to greet these guests personally." Harry said

Harry crossed the ballroom quickly which picked up everyone's attention

Ginny was almost there with a cheerful smile

"Hello welcome to-."

Draco sneered but didn't say anything as Ginny's smile died down

"Lucius your here!" Harry said cheerfully as he tapped Ginny on the arm and silently told her he would deal with them

Ginny nodded to Harry and excused herself from them

"Welcome to the Potter manor. Please refrain from violence although I am gonna have to ask you to deposit your wands in this basket." Harry said as a statue carried a plastic bucket with a bunch of wands.

"What you expect us to go around defenseless Potter?" Draco asked

"Defenseless Draco this is a party not some Blood bowl sports event. Although if you refuse to relinquish your wands you will be asked to be escorted off the Property." Harry said

Draco sneered about to reply with an insult but Lucius stopped him.

"Now now Draco. We are here as guests with the lord of this house please act appropriately." He said as he took the head off his cane and placed it in the bucket

"I'd like to keep the cane with me however." Lucius said

Harry nodded "I understand please allow me." Harry said as he conjured an exact replica of The silver Snake head on the end of a dummy wand for him to reinsert

Lucius looked shocked at the gesture

Harry shrugged "it's not complete if it doesn't have the matching head." Harry smiled

Lucius smiled in good faith and placed it on his cane.

Harry bowed and turned to Draco

Draco seeing that he had no other choice ripped his wand out of his sleeve and threw it into the bucket

Harry smiled "please enjoy the festivities. I'd recommend checking out the Yule log. And drinks in the ball room. We will be serving aldurves all night and dinner will be ready at 8." Harry said

The Malfoy's nodded and went inside Snape was about to follow along but Harry stopped him

"Sorry for the illusion." Harry said as he waved his hand

And the wands in thr bucket vanished leaving only Tge malfoys family

Snape smiled

"Cunning Harry." He said as he hid his wand

"Come there is someone who wants to meet you."

Harry lead him to an empty portrait

"A landscape view Potter?" Snape asked not insultingly but not nicely either

"They might be having personal time hang on." Harry said as he leaned in

"Mother?"

Harry heard Snapes breath hitch as Lily potter walked into frame.

"Oh Harry this is such a wonderful party."

"Thank you mother. If you want I can move a portrait into the ballroom if you wish?" Harry asked

Lily smiled

"There's no need for that dear enjoy your night especially with your soul mate." She said

Harry bowed "I'll leave you two alone to talk." Harry said as he left.

Harry rejoined Ginny who was in the Service room as people moved between there and the outside tents

"It was really clever to have people write a wish on the paper and throw it into the log." She said

Harry nodded

"It's not traditionally done at Yule but it's a modification of what muggles call New Years resolutions. And as Yule is the beginning of the new year I found it fitting." Harry said

"It is fitting for the holiday Harry." Devon said as he walked in wearing his Druid robes which looked more fancy as he had an oak crown on his head which gave him the iconic Druid look.

"Are you ready to perform the ceremony tonight?" Harry asked

"A Druids honor Lord Potter." Devon bowed.

Harry nodded "come let's get some snacks before we give our wishes I need to address everyone as well beforehand." Harry said as he entered the ballroom

He paused as he saw the place was silent and he noticed why.

Branniar and Milel were there.

In there royal robes which showed off there elven features.

"Is there a reason why we are starring at each other and not enjoying the festivities?" He asked

That made everyone stop acting like they were art piece and talking amongst each other.

Harry walked over up them

"How are you enjoying the party?" Harry asked

"It's ok…it's strange to be looked at as a zoo animal though." He said

Harry bowed " you have my apology my lord when I address everyone I'll be sure to call them out on it."

Branniar smiled "you don't need to Harry."

"But I want to my firend." Harry said

Branniar sighed and nodded "very well."

Harry smiled and sent a message to Ginny to call everyone from outside in so he could talk to them.

Harry grabbed a glass of champagne and a fork from a bar which had been poured by the bartender

Harry saw Ginny next to Devon who nodded signaling everyone who was outside was inside the ballroom now.

Harry tapped the glass a few times to get everyone's attention

"Excuse me everyone can I have your attention please?" Harry said

Everyone stopped talking and looked to Harry.

"Thank you." He said

"Welcome one and all it's a pleasure to have you all here to the first of many, Galas we plan to have here at Potter Manor! Tonight we celebrate the coming of the new year and the finishing out of the old one at the celebration of Yule! As I'm sure many of you have noticed the giant Yule log cut down by my hand from this manor itself please feel free to add a wish for the new year and cast it into the fire as we promote the warmth of the new year!" Harry said

Everyone clapped appropriately as Harry nodded smiled and started again.

As you can see we are In Very comfortable company tonight

Both Headmaster and headmistress of Hogwarts Albus Dumbledore and Mernirva McGonigall have join us. As well as minister Amelia bones and her as I'm now told finance Sirius black…or is it the other way around? -Anyways very respectable to have lord Black here with us tonight.

And while on the topic of Lords lets us not pitty ourselves with the fact lord Malfoy has come out of hiding to grace us." Harry said

Lucieus went cold and he could already see several off duty Aroras approaching him

However they were all stopped

"Don't you dare lay a finger on one of my guest!" Harry boomed which rattled the windows making everyone still

Harry's anger vanished in a second as if nothing happened

"Thank you. Lord malfoy is here under my express permission, he has been stripped of his wand and he and his family are here to enjoy the festivities, and at the end I will meet with lord Malfoy in hopes to parlay with him and I can't do that if you have him rotting in a jail cell now can I?" Harry asked

The others mumbled and went back to where they were as Harry smiled and locked eyes with Malfoy who nodded in graditude

"Well…at least Mr. Potter is growing into a respectable wizard." Lucieus said to his wife with a light smile.

"And finally our most honored guest. Who thank's to his generosity. It's that frankly our heads, our sons heads and our sons sons heads aren't chopped off and buried.

Lord and Lady King and Queen themselves Branniar and Milel." Harry said as he turned and started to clap at the two elves.

Most of them had respectable clapped only Harry and those who met them before were clapping like they meant it.

Branniar stepped forward with a smile

"Thank you one and all. And thank our most gracious host.

Lady's and gentlemen, wizards and Muggleborns alike. What has befallen upon us is a tragedy…it is however something we can mend.

We stand before you as an example of a new age coming to the world. An age not seen Since the time of the golden age. Eons and eons ago. But now we stand as at a point where we can make things right between our races. And all of magic and it's gifts that have been granted to us from the Milar.

As a show of good faith as my Friend lord Harry Potter has spoke of I have pardoned the World for the mistreatment of the magical races, however other transgressions will not be treated as such. It is up to you. You have one full year from now to teach those who are not in accordance with this to change or be punished accordingly. Failure to do so and I will have to retaliate against act of Damnation." Branniar said

Albus stepped forward respectfully

"If I may i ask if we could Parlay for more time?" He said

The entire room froze as both Harry and Branniar turned to Albus one Aghast the other in rage.

Albus played humble as he kept walking forward.

"You must understand people have been stuck in there ways for a long time. It will take time for them to adapt. And this is only those who do know if your existence in this room. Others will be harder to convince. Let alone those who we've Hidden ourselves from I must say for them it is impossible. For us to convince them to change." Albus said

Branniar looked ready to pop a blood vessel as Harry tried to step forward but Branniar was first.

"My forefather and yours have been able to take quicker action's in less time against an even worse threat. Don't try to parlay with me when I know it's well within your accordance and abilities. And as for the "muggles." As you call them, I wasn't addressing them but I will at a later point. This is only on you." He said with steel

Harry stepped forward and knelt respectively. Before Branniar

"Lord Branniar, you've given us plenty of time for the past I thank you for the generosity you have so gracefully given us." Harry said

Branniar smiled the dark mood vanished as he nodded to Harry.

" It seems like I have ruined the festive mood my apologies." Branniar said

"Not to worry. Oh it looks like food is done! We will have the main course in the dinning hall. Then we will have a buffet of desserts after that back in here. If you will follow me please." Harry said as he lead them to the dining hall.

"Your seats are marked with your name's although you may change seats if both you and the other person agrees." Harry said

Harry sat next to the end of the table next to Ginny.

At the End was Lord and Lady Branniar. Across from Harry was Ron and next to him his girlfriend. And on the otherside of Hermione was Devon.

The table was served the traditional Yule Boar as they ate and talked with glee.

Harry however noticed Malfoy watching him.

Finally after dinner everyone migrated back to the ballroom and began to converse eagerly Harry was about to follow when Snape caught his sleeve.

"Mr potter." He said

Harry turned

"Your mother has chastised me about my failure to teach you to standards. For that I apologize when we get back to the school I'll immediately start to cover regents and polymorphs as well as assign several inches on several notable reactions. That are the most common ones found in potion ingredients. I'm doing this for all years I'm just letting you know now so you are prepared. Consider this as an apology for my failure to teach you.

Harry smiled

"I understand professor." He said

Snape bowed in thanks

"Please understand Potter if your mother had lived I'd not have this job rather I'd be her assistant. She truly was an incredible witch."

Harry smiled

"Thank you professor. Have a good day." Harry said

Suddenly Sirius black and Remus Lupin appered

"Ah snivellus you've arrived." Black said

Snape scowled

"I see the dog father has yet to be trained." He said

Harry sighed "I had hoped Amilea would have started by now my apologies on him." Harry said

Snape smiled as He noticed Mr black's grin drop as they were holding in on him.

Suddenly Snape Harry and Lupin started to chuckle.

Sirius shook his head "you guys are mean." He said

Snape took his leave as Harry and the others headed outside to the Yule log.

"Have you put a wish into the fire?" Harry asked

"Not yet but we will soon." Lupin said

"Don't wait too long devon will preform the ceremony soon and by then it will be too late." Harry said

The marauders nodded as they turned to leave

However Devon appered

"Ah Remus!" Devon called making the werewolf pause

He handed a bottle to him.

"Here an improved version of Wolfsbane. This one has the added benefits of negating the disease spread via bite during transformation, however it will if you bleed into someone else's open wound. But that won't happen as your own mind will be intact during the night so your actions will be your own." He said as he handed the vial to him.

"I apologize for not getting it to you sooner but by the time I located you at the monastery you had moved on." He said

Remus nodded and took the vial as Devon headed out.

Harry stepped outside as everyone stood before the Log

"Does anyone have any more Wishes to add to the log before I complete the ceremony?" Devon asked

"I do." Harry said as he scribbled a short message down on the paper as Ginny walked over confused she tried to look over his shoulder but he was finished before she could see it and folded it.

Ginny huffed as she tried to snatch it but Harry raised the paper above her head

"No…fair!" Ginny said as she tried to reach for it

The others chuckled at the cute moment between the couple

Harry used this opportunity to get in a quick kiss which made her forget about the paper as her hands wrapped around his head.

Harry however used this as a change to toss it in.

Ginny pulled away as the paper was burned away and she glaried at Harry

"I know I'm going to pay for that in a bit but trust me." Harry said

Ginny sighed and nodded "very well ill let you keep this to yourself for a week." She said

"I only need the night." Harry said as he kissed her again leaving her more confused As he walked towards devon

"Ready." He said

Devon raised his hands.

"Let us give thanks to last years passing peacefully and allowing the New Year to come into its own on its own. I call upon the blessings and wishes of Rhodes gathered here tonight and voice your prayer's of the new year for all to hear.

Suddenly wisps of lights flew out of the fire and poped as voices like patronus were heard each one recognizing the voices of the other

"Let us grant this year a proper welcome." Both Lord and lady Potter's were heard

"Let this year find us peace from all this suffering." That was Hermione

"Let us show this world this year that humanity can be better together than apart." That was Ron

Everyone turned to the youngest Weasley's son who blushed at the attention as his mother and Girlfriend hugged him.

There were others of baser values.

"Let this year allow my company to double its stock."

"Let this year be the year I get a promotion,"

Let this year allow the Malfoy family grow in prestige." (No points for who asked for that)

Malfoy grit his teeth at the humiliation he didn't expect his wish to be voiced otherwise he'd have written something else down. Although from the looks around clearly he was only a mild offender.

However the next voice shocked him

"I wish this year my father will pay attention to me as his son…"

Lucieus froze he slowly turned to look off his sholder to see Draco had gone deathly pale.

Lucieus knelt down to him

"Oh my son…I've gotten so caught up in everything I've neglected you… I'm so sorry…" he said as he hugged Draco.

"I will be the best father this year for you…" he promised.

Devon smiled allowing them there moment as more came out. Finally he allowed more voices to be spoken

"I wish this year the Defense teacher will actually know what he is doing."

Harry looked to Dumbledore who winked

"I wish all my lions had the best last year and an even better experience this year."

And others.

Finally they were done except for one which Devon could feel and held it back to be ready.

"It appears there are those with baser desires than others. Let us not patronize them. By guide them. Show them that there is more to this world than that money. Riches, fame." Devon said

"There is family." Lucius said.

"There is love!" Someone else said

"There is peace." Someone else said

"And in that…" Devon said

"We have unity!" Everyone said at the same time.

Devon smiled

"Ladies and gentlemen witches and wizards alike let us Welcome the new year!" He said as he turned to see a spell above him just strike 12 midnight.

"Welcome New year!" They all said.

Devon smiled

"Ah but let us not forget! We wanted to start this new year off happy. It appears there is one more paper which has been placed in the fire. Shall we see what it says?" Devon asked

Everyone smiled and looked over to see Ginny bouncing anxiously. Almost no one could keep the smile off there face from the excited hostess.

Devon waved his hand.

And Harry's voice spoke.

"I know this is impromptu but I just felt it right…I have no words that can truely express how much you mean to me…Ginny, Gineva… I say this from the bottom of my heart and I ask you of my deepest desire to stay with you forever… Ginny…"

The paper cut off as it burned away

"Will you marry me?"

Ginny spun around astonishes as she found Harry one one knee with the ring out.

Pure happiness overwhelmed her. It didn't help that during the Speech on the paper Harry had opened up the bond allowing her to feel the love he had but this…this was overwhelming.

"Yes!" Ginny said as she flung herself at Harry.

Everyone clapped and cheered at the new "offical" couple.

They shared a passionate kiss. Which left both of them star struck and at a loss for breath as they looked deeply into each other's eyes.

Finally in the distance an orange rocket went off and exploded in the sky which was tinted with the Morning light.

SHE SAID YES!

Harry and Ginny laughed and hugged "of course they would." She said

"I didn't plan for them." Harry said honestly but still happy none the less.

"Now that is what I call an amazing opening year." Devon said.

Harry turned to the guests.

"As your aware there is a Muggle Christmas tree in the Service room. At noon we will be having Muggle Christmas. Allowing us to catch up on some sleep. I'm extending the invitation to those here with us today. As a Present for you all. To celebrate our engagement." Harry ended looking at Ginny with a smile as they pulled each other closer.

Unfortunately many said they couldn't come and left however those who did stay were shocking

Lucieus Malfoy whispered something to an elf which vanished.

Branniar glaired at Malfoy who looked apologetic to the elven king and turned back to Harry.

"Lord potter I must ask are you extending invitation's to stay at the manor as well?" He asked

Harry smiled

"Yes of course. Are you accepting?" He asked

Draco looked up confused at his father

"Dad?" He asked

"Of course…I've missed too much time recently." He said as he gave a heartfelt smile to Draco.

"But you've got an important Vote coming up." Draco said

"Votes can be vetoed later son if neede. However as I said before family always comes first you can never Veto your own family." He said

"Well said Malfoy." A voice said behind them as Amelia bones and Sirius black Stood hand in hand.

"You need not worry about the vote today. I'll postpone it for the day after tomorrow. As the muggles once called it…a Christmas Truce." She said as she extended her hand.

Malfoy looked at it and smiled "a truce." He said as he accepted the hand.

"I'll see you in a few days." Amelia said as she left

Sirius smiled at Harry and Ginny "I'll see you around noon." He said as he followed his girlfriend out.

Harry and Ginny showed the Malfoy's there room. Which was near the stairs on the side facing the back yard.

The Weasley's got the side opposite them as they wanted.

Harry stood outside as Lucieus told Draco to get to bed.

"Thank you Mr. Potter." He said

Harry smiled "your a good man when you want to be I can see it. It's those around you that you need to be careful of. One day your Gonna have to choose between your family that your beliefs." Harry said

Malfoy gulped

Harry sighed as he looked around

"I wanted to parlay with you today, to have you relinquish your support for Voldemort, but with everything that has just come to light I don't feel comfortable with it." Harry said

Lucieus took a deep breath. "Your afraid of what I might choose?" He asked

Harry shook his head "no I know what you'd choose in a heartbeat. But that's the thing I want it to be your choice." Harry said

Lucieus turned away.

"It is my choice Potter." He said although not angrily

"Thank you for your consideration…" The Malfoy Patriarch said as he shut the door.

Harry sighed as he headed to the master bedroom

On the way there he heard Ginny and her mother talking about the wedding

Ginny wanted it at Potter manor

Molly wanted it at the Burrow.

Harry rolled his eyes at the intense argument happening

Harry opened the door to see the four poster bed had been turned sideways and the Bedside table was expanded and held two miniature versions of each.

"Why won't you let me celebrate your special day at your home?" Molly asked

"Because you promised Bill he would be the first!" Ginny hissed

That made Molly lose all steamin her argument

"Y-you actually remember that?" She asked shocked she could remember that far back.

"It's a good memory." Ginny said smiling.

"Meaning it's good blackmail material on bill." Harry said

"Yeah well to be fair he was blushing up a storm at the time." Ginny said

Molly sighed.

"Very well we will do it your way. You can have the wedding here." Molly said

"We can do both. Have the official wedding here then after Bills wedding we have a smaller private ceremony." Harry said

Molly smiled and cupped his checks "always one with the compromises." She said as she looked back "I'll let you think on it. Get some good sleep you two." Molly said as she shut the door.

Harry smiled "well she's taking the news incredibly well." He said as he pulled off his tie.

"That's because I told her she was incharge of the wedding planning. Otherwise I'd have been whisked away until I was 17." Ginny said as she flicked her wand and righted the room.

Harry nodded "right…" he said as he opened the closet to use the mirror on the door to undo the buttons on his shirt.

Only to feel Ginny groupe at his pants.

And unsurprisingly his budging tent.

"Ginny…" Harry said in a quiet moan Ginny however did the unthinkable and pinched harder making Harry muffle a grunt.

"You've got no room to talk Mr. Potter, you promised me the first night here you'd take me hard and you've yet to accomplish that. It's been a full week and you've yet to stick your little wizard into my Garden patch." Ginny said

"We have guests." Harry grumbled as he continued to try to undress but this was a double edge sword as Ginny started to play with one of his exposed nipples making Harry lean back and groan.

"I cast a silencing spell on the door love." Ginny said

Harry instantly stopped fighting and got a glint in his eyes

"Oh I see day break then are we? Are you saying the little wizard needs to do some weeding?" Harry asked

"Who said the weeds wouldn't tangle him up more." Ginny teased as she unzipped Harry's Zipper and slid her hand into the pants and grabbed his cock.

"Oh fuck!" Harry moaned as his knees nearly buckled. But a jolt from Ginny made him stand up.

"Oh no. Your going walk to the bed and lay down before we continue otherwise I'm going to get fiesty." Ginny said

Harry smiled

"You know I don't mind you on top." He said

Ginny smiled "of course now spell your clothes off. Or else Potter." Ginny said

Harry smiled "yes dear." He said as he waved his hand and he was naked before her.

He looked at Ginny who still had her dress on

Until she slid her finger down the front and like an invisible zipper the Dress fell away to reveal her naked goddess body

Immediately Harry's throat went dry. At the sight of his naked wife ( officially fiancé)

Harry shook his head "I love this world." He said as Ginny giggled

"I hope not too much potter after all I am your wife." Ginny said

Harry and Ginny embraced as they shaired a kiss

" take me to bed or lose me forever." Ginny said

"Well Your gonna have to let go first." Harry teased

Ginny glared lightly "I have magick potter."

"So do I…" Harry said lightly

Suddenly they both paused and looked into each other's eyes.

"Shall we try a new type of magick?" Ginny asked

"I thought you'd never ask." Harry said as they kissed and fell onto there bed.

It was a haze that night but several images stuck out to Harry.

Ginny crawling up to him while he laid down

Ginny taking his cock into her mouth and sucking him off quiet well.

Ginny leaving him on edge as she traced his cock down her chest as she sat on it taking his length in its entirety into her.

Harry moaned and so did Ginny as she bounced up and down on him.

Harry groaned

Ginny started to pant as she sped up bouncing up and down.

"Oh Ginny! Ginny!" Harry groaned

"Oh Harry f-fuck!" Ginny came on Harry's penis following that Harry followed suit as they laid with each other looking at each other they embraced and kissed.

Ginny rolled off of Harry with a pop and they cuddled in each other's arms as they fell asleep.

They woke up at 12 as they said and had Christmas "morning" breakfast. As well as presents.

Lucieus was doing his best to be the best father he could be to Draco.

Harry gave Ginny her present which was a Golden bracelet with a Female quidditch player holding a quaffle.

Ginny laughed as she showed Harry what she got him which was a Legal snitch for families to play.

Harry sighed "I wish we had room for a quidditch pitch here." He said looking out the glass window to the backyard wistfully

"Why can't you?" Draco asked

"Because we've decided to give up 90% of the land to be used as an Elven sanctuary." Ginny explained.

"Don't worry Harry! You can come over to the burrow and play with us every now and then." Ron said

Suddenly the floo opened up and Sirius and Amelia stepped out hand in hand.

"Looks like they started gift giving without us." Sirius said

"I told you!" Amelia said

"Hey Amelia…where's Susan?" Ginny asked

"She's decided to hang out with her friends today. It's fine." Amelia said

Sirius noticed the snitch and smiled

"Harry you know there is technically a quidditch court in London near my house right?"

Harry looked up

"Really?" He asked

"Yeah it's an indoor one but with the enlargement charm it can go for miles it's like playing outside." Sirius said

Harry grinned

"In that case I don't feel as bad giving these to you." Branniar said as he dropped a bundle in Harry and Ginny's Lap

They looked at each other

They unwrapped the bundle and found two Shiny swords bright as silver and inscribed in gold wavy letters on the blades.

"The blades are called Culdecet and, Aicarosse," Milel said

"What do they mean?" Draco asked intrested

"Flame color sword and Piercing Rain, I think it fitting upon there owners don't you think?" Milel said

Harry and Ginny together picked up there swords both looking at each other as they held them.

"The blades are modeled after Hadhafang." And are infact both apart of the same blade…thus they are both sides of the same coin." Branniar said

"Symbolism to the soul bond?" Harry asked Branniar who nodded and smiled

Lucius was paying attention to Draco and his gifts pretending not to hear the sensitive information. Harry would have to talk to him afterwards to give Lucieus a failsafe in case Tom tried something.

A few days later

And Harry was invited to the trial of Delorius Umbridge.

Ginny stayed with her brothers at the Burrow well Ron at least Fred and George were out getting supplies for there jokes with Sirius. Who was away from the ministry as to not effect the judging which is why Albus Dumbledore was overseeing the case not being the headmaster of the school

Harry sat in the stands not in the house but still presentable.

Albus walked in wearing his Chief mugwort uniform

"Welcome one and all we are here today for the public trial of one Delorius Jane Umbridge. Is there anyone who has any objections before we start?" Albus asked

There were none.

"Excellent I ask the auroras to please collect Madam Umbridge please." Albus said

A bit later Delorius was dragged in and pulled down in the chair with her kicking and screaming but no words came out.

Albus read off the list of crimes and looked up

"How do you plead Madam Umbridge?"

"This is outrageous how dare you level these charges against me!?" She screamed

"Madam I only asked how you plead please answer the question or we will have to interpret your answers ourselves!" Albus said

Umbridge froze then in a fake cherry voice but with a leveled steel saying that 'once this is over your all dead.' She responded "not guilty."

"Very well the trial will commence…" Albus said

"I have no lawyers!" Umbridge snapped

"Did you not talk to them before the trial?" Albus asked

"There wasn't any time." Umbridge said

"Cheif Mugwort." Harry said standing up making everyone look at him.

"Yes lord Potter?" Albus asked

Harry smiled warmly

"Please I'm here under pretense of a Student wronged by this womens teachings, not as a Lord of the assembly please be mindful of such. I wouldn't want the press getting it in the idea that this was an unfair trial now." Harry said taking a slight jab at the assembly which flinched clearly being reminded of the previous Trial only a few short months ago.

Harry was stone faced at the reaction but anyone who knew him knew he was happy with the reaction he got he went to address Dumbledore.

"I'm fully willing to represent myself in the trial in the instance of Fair and swift end to this action." Harry said

That raised chatter among the judges and Dumbledore looked tense.

"Lord-Mr Potter, you are aware that neither you or Umbridge are legal lawyers. Thus your evidence will be only supplementary only and this invokes an even larger risk to have her- sorry the Defendant walk free." Albus said

Harry nodded

"I'm well aware and I'm still willing to do so." Harry said

Albus was stumped. One I've end This had so much potential to blow up in Harry's face and he felt his guardian instinct scream to protect him.

However he also gave Harry his word he would be a fair judge during this proceeding's and he couldn't back down from his word

With a great sigh he gave his answer.

"Very well Mr Potter. Please make your way to the floor." He said

Everyone was shocked and talking amoungs themselves as Harry left the stands.

Fifteen minutes later he was being lead in by two Arouras one holding his holly wand and the other leading a chain which was attached to a pair of stocks around his wrists in magick suppressing cuffs.

Harry looked like a criminal yet was smiling the entire time giving credence to his insanity.

"Mr. Potter? may I ask what this is?" Albus asked

Harry scoffed as he sat down and thanked the arouras who the second one handed Harry the chain

"Thank you gentlemen. Chief Mugwort Let's not beat around the bush here each and everyone of you here know I'm capable of wandless Magic thus taking my wand away from me would be useless. However I still intend on having a fair trial thus if Madam Umbridge will be unable to use her magic then so will I." Harry said as he looked right at Rita sketter "and I'm doing this in an instance of a fair trial." Harry said

Rita looked down and noticed all the scandalous stuff she had written before was being crossed out as Rita went the grab her quill she found herself getting pull along with it and out of the courtroom.

Harry wasn't even making eye contact instead smiling at Albus who watched the proceedings shocked

"May we proceed?" Harry asked

Albus coughed

"Right." Madam Delorius Umbridge. You plead not guilty to the crimes presented before you. Please state your case.

"Well…where should I start?" She asked huffy

"How about your acts of treason and your unwillingness to aid in a criminal investigation." Someone said Albus raised his hand but the damage was already done.

"How how my-?!" Umbridge said

"Madam you do not need to answer that question all question's will be asked from me." Albus said making Umbridge take a deep breath and relax.

"Same question Delorius." Albus said intently.

Umbridge however composed herself.

"Well. Simply put I had no idea a criminal investigation was underway." She said

Albus sighed "and where were you on July 15th 1995?" Albus asked

"Why I was in my office making sure the papers were in order for Fudge's Retirement speak to him he'll confirm it." Umbridge said

The rest of the room looked around wearily

Umbridge caught onto the mood and asked the question

"What's happened? Where is Cornelius Fudge?" She asked

Albus spoke softly yet with dread at the same time

"Fudge is dead…he was found in his office by Minister bones. In the closet. The dark mark, branded on his skin." Dumbledore said

"Well I didn't kill him?!" Umbridge snapped

"Yet you didn't show up to any summons we placed for you. And we found you interfering at Hogwarts. Stopping urgent letters about the War effort going on to a high profile asset." The secretary who was Amilea's representative In the case said

"I had no idea what those letters contained nor that they were Ministry Secrets with time sensitive information!" Umbridge argued

"But you knew they were addressed to Harry each time yet you still withheld the letters from him why?"

"Because it was a punishment there was chaos happening at the school and no one was putting a stop to it!"

"And that gave you permission to withhold letters from a child sent from the minister?"

"Those letters were pinned from Amilea bones-!" Umbridge said

There was a loud bang as an elderly lady stood up enraged "That's no excuse!" She said

Albus banded the gable out in the courtroom.

" let us move onto your actions within Hogwarts this year as your illegal posting as Defense against the Dark Arts professor." Dumbledore said

Much of the hearing was cut and dry and Harry wasn't asked to comment except at the point of Excess punishment to which he only replied by holding up his Scarred hand with the blood quill

That made everyone who was arguing for Umbridge's method's to abandon her.

Finally the verdict was delivered and the court was about to send her to the ministry jail's

"Is there anyone who has anything to say?" Albus asked

"Actually!" Harry said

Albus spun around to see Harry waving

"Hi Um yeah…simple question I'm wondering if we could change the punishment." Harry said

Everyone looked at each other.

"And what exactly do you have in mind Mr Potter?" Albus asked

"Oh nothing much just the fact that we'll seeing as The post for defense Professor is all over the place and she went to the school for the sole purpose of messing with the Defense against the Dark arts. I'm thinking why not have her act as the assistant Aid to the new Defense professor. But strip her of any student interference that isn't surface intervention." Harry said

Albus's eyes twinkled

"Why mr potter what a wonderful idea." Albus said

After a brief vote the motion passes and Umbridge would arrive at Hogwarts as Teachers Aid to the new defense professor.

Harry got up as Everyone leaves as Harry was about to make his way out of the room the arouras arrived and freed him from the shackles and handed his wand back.

"Thank you,you two. Harry said as he flexed his hands. And left the courtroom

In the halls of the ministry Harry was greeted by minister bones and her entarouge,

"Harry before you head back to school please see me so we can hammer out you helping train the Aroura's for the upcoming war." Amilea said

Harry nodded "you will have to talk to Professor Dumbledore about the quidditch schedule that I'm aware of but I believe I'll mostly be free on the weekends

"I won't take you that long away from the castle probably only once a month at most." Amelia said

Harry nodded very well I recommend talking to the headmaster about what days he recommen's and will give me the schedule later." Harry said as he left the ministry with tons of reporters trying to take pictures of him.

Indeed this vacation was turning out to a very big shakeup.

In Azakaban Voldemort was pacing in the warden's office which he had taken up as his own.

While Malfoy manor was a good location to conduct his war effort Lucieus had been in very hot water lately so he had no doubt an aurora raid or perhaps an invasion by either Harry's or Dumbledore's forces would occur. Hence the reason he chose to move at that time.

Indeed Settling in Azakaban had been the best option

Not only had there been a lot of dementors to which he could recruit. But a ton of other cruel and Vile wizards who were sent there and held firm.

Indeed this was the best pool to bolster his death eaters.

It was unfortunate that the ministry had stopped using the portkey to and from the prison otherwise his swift takeover of it would've been lighting quick.

Of course set backs weren't an issue.

It was however Harry.

He had not gotten word from Lucieus about what occurred but apparently he and Severus were unable to Speak about the going's on at Potter manor that Yule.

And he was rebuffed each time he tried to read it out of Lucieus.

Whatever Potter had going on there he wanted it secret. Badly

And that made him more anxious to locate it.

To that point he called a meeting in the Mess hall.

"With the passing the Yule the Tenitave peace we've withheld has been broken we shall expect an attack on our forces within the weeks end.

To that it appears Harry Potter is trying to be sneaky. Both the infiltrators have been unable to provide me with the information as to what happened at the manor over the holidays.

However I still require that information

The first person who can sneak into Potter manor will have the Ex-warden's Daughter for the day…" Voldemort said as he looked to the corner and found an 18 year old chained to the wall cuffs on her wrists behind her back barefoot

Fear etched in her eyes.

Voldemort laughed

Harry woke up with a start as he cluched his scar.

"Harry?" A voice said next to him

He looked over to see Ginny on her side of the bed looking back at him worried

"Go to sleep Ginny I'm fine." Harry said

Suddenly Ginny slapped him in the shoulder

"Ow Ginny!" Harry said

"You forgot about the soul bond dear." Ginny said

Harry slouched "sorry…" he apologized he had been so focused on putting up a facade of power he forgot he didn't have (nor really could) when alone with Ginny.

Especially when he just wanted to sit down and cry.

Ginny put an arm on her husband's shoulder

"Go ahead love." She said

Harry didn't hesitate as he hugged her and she cooed him back to sleep.

A few weeks later and Harry And he others were back on the train heading to Hogwarts

They sat in silence before it was Ron and Hermione's turn to patrol.

When they got up the door opened and outside stood Malfoy alone.

Ron narrowed his eyes.

"What no cronies this time?" Ron asked

Draco didn't respond to Ron and just looked at Harry.

"I came to parlay." He said simply

The others looked at Harry shocked he nodded

"You two go ahead." He said

Ron and Hermione nodded and left as Draco sat across from Harry and Ginny.

"I…I just came to say…thanks…this holiday was the best one I had sense I could remember." Draco said

Harry smiled

"Shall we talk business or just to chat?" Harry asked as he waved the trolley lady down for snack's and drinks.

"Business." Draco said he took a deep breath

"Voldemort is anxious about the security you had on the party. He doesn't like what you did to our minds to he can't access what we saw." Draco said

Harry nodded "he wants to know everything. He's like Dumbledore in that sense." He said

Draco nodded

"He's planning an attack on the manor but I have no idea how he's going to get the information about where it is or when." Draco said

He stood up cold

"Now we are even potter don't expect a favor like this again." He said as he turned to leave the compartment

"Draco." Harry said

Draco turned to Harry and was shocked yo still see compassion on his face."

"I didn't do this for a favor or anything but because it was the right thing to do." Harry said.

"To that end, if you ever need to talk about anything with me. Feel free to parlay." Harry said

Draco was shocked but cleaned his face and nodded

"Thank you Harry. I'm unfortunately going to have to keep up an image. Do you mind?" Draco asked

Harry nodded as he waved his hand "I'll try to be gentle."

"Pah for what it's worth! I bet you let Weasley lead you in bed!" Draco said with a sneer but his eyes could tell he felt insulted by saying it.

Harry didn't even need to Act to throw Draco out of the compartment as he shut the door Draco hobbled away.

Harry sighed as Ginny gripped his shoulder

"He's our personal Snape." Ginny said

Harry nodded "didn't mean he had to be an ass like that."

Finally they approached Hogsmead station they left and noticed instead of Hagrid coming to meet them it was Professor trawlinie

Oh mr potter. I'm…I'm sorry…" she said

Harry stunbled "sorry sorry for what?"

"You're about to make an impossible choice, to fight the Dark lord and in doing so, lead the world to ruin by a much darker fate." She said

Harry winced "I…I won't let that happen." Harry said

The teacher shook her head tears falling down her face

"You don't have a choice…I'm sorry for your loss." She said

Harry was again confused "Um Professor no one died…" he said

Talwany grabbed his shoulders and pulled him to her whispering in his ear

"I mean the loss that is yet to come." She said as she gave a sad smile

"Hail potter." She said as she turned around and rushed away almost as if she was…afraid…

Harry turned to the others "did any of that make any sense to you?"

Everyone shook there heads in no.

He shrugged and headed into the castle for the great hall.

(Meeting the new teacher)

They sat down in the hall and watched as Everyone looked at Umbridge and the students were shocked except for Harry and Ginny.

"Why is she still here I thought she was arrested?" Ron asked

"She was." Hermione said and noticed Harry was looking smug

"What do you know Potter?" She asked

"Your about to find out." Harry said

Suddenly Albus stood up

"Welcome back to Hogwarts I hope you all had a wonderful Winter break. Now before we get into food I'd like to make a few announcements." He said

Everyone groaned

"Not many and certainly happy ones." Albus said

"As you may note Delorius Umbridge is still here however it is my pleasure to mention that She is no longer Professor of DADA. However the actual teacher request to remain silent until first class so I will abide by there wishes. Madam Umbridge is to act as there teachers aid as a manner to and I qoute "To see what a real defense professor should be doing." Dumbledore said with a twinkle in his eye

All the students were talking more excitedly wondering who was the new professor the only ones who didn't were Ron and Hermione who were looking at Harry and Ginny.

Albus spoke again "due to the fact Madam Umbridge is now only a teachers aid she is no longer qualified to take or give house points. Nor is she allowed to interact with students outside of her designated class." Albus said

That had students chipper as they talked.

"Please do not antagonize her while she walks the halls."

And with that Tuck in!" Albus said

As Harry was scooping his food onto his plate and looked up

"What?" Harry asked

"Umbridge." Hermione said

Yeah what about her?" Harry asked

"Like why the bloody hell did you keep her here if your the defense professor?" Ron asked in a low wisper

Harry sushed them

"Not so loud I want it to be a surprise." Harry hissed

"Is that why you refused to sit at the staff table?" Hermione asked feeling insulted

Harry rolled his eyes

"Don't be daft Hermione. That's just the offical excuse. The real reason is because I wanted to sit with my friends of course." Harry said

Dinner finished as did desert and all the students were shooed off

However Harry was held behind

"Stay Mr potter." McGonigall said

Harry nodded as the others left.

"I will show you to both your classroom and your connected office as you will have students first thing tomorrow." McGonigall said as she and Harry walked down the hall.

"Professor I must ask what am I going to do about my other classes?"

McGonigall turned around

"Oh I thought Albus told you Harry. Your classes are only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday are when you will take your other classes and that gives you Saturday and Sunday to work on your assigned homework from the other classes." She said

Harry nodded

"Professor I'd like to request a time turner with how scrammed my schedule is I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to sleep. If I'm also working on new lessons for the class." Harry said

"I thought you had all your lessons figured out Harry?" Merniva said

Harry shrugged "I work better on the fly but not on a deadline I assumed I would be crammed with work which is why I requested Umbridge to be my secretary. But this is untennable." Harry said

Merniva nodded "I apologize Harry I forgot your still a full time student here. I will request the order immediately and here is your classroom." Merniva said

Harry walked in and noticed something.

"This is different than the classroom we had previously." Harry said

Merniva turned around

"This room use to be a dueling room for when a dueling club was around unfortunately a year or two before you came here no one wanted to continue the club and so it died away. I think spiritually it lives on in the DA." Merniva said

"Thank you Professor." Harry said

"Now Harry surely you know about how teachers talk to each other as colleagues. I know when your in public you can call me professor but please in private our first names will suffice."

Harry nodded "got it Merniva." Harry said

She smiled "I will give you a few minutes to reacquaint yourself to the room." She said as she left.

Harry strode forward and sighed unlike the past Defense rooms there was no Windows too easy to smash. Harry had to admit it looked a bit dreary

"Clearly I'm going to need a few things to liven the place up."

He sighed he found itself at ease and feeling the rest of the year will be a good year.

(Eoc)

That was the entire Winter vacation next up is Harry's First class. Keep reading -bankerrtx01-