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Note: none of the women will be forced, all will consensually and knowingly accept that there will possibly be more women/wives. Just to make it clear before answering the reviews here.
JacobPhantom (Please update your story soon!)
Thank you for your review. I hope you already read chapter 2 and I hope you like the story.
starboy454 (good update)
Thank you for your review many people have this to say I don't know if it is true so thank you for your kind and short review.
maniac09586 (love the story
Answers to questions
1. Good but misguided Dumbledore
2. Keep Basilisk alive (liked your decision)
3. Both brought back to life if you can find a way.)
Thank you for your review and you liked my decision with the basilisk. How Dumbledore should be is interesting, not sure if he would be but if I go that way, I got some plans. The parents I think I want them to live or 'resurrect' them so got some ideas for that. Hope you like the story after this chapter
LowkeyLoveSuckingDick (Don't continue this shitty story)
If you don't like don't read it. If you don't like the summary or something like that don't read it. If you want to flame at least give me some points to improve.
Nitewolf423 (It's good and if that is how you're working the second year then that basilisk needs to survive) thank you for your review. If you read the second chapter you know if the basilisk survived or not. Other important things are answered in the second chapter of raises questions in the story.
Qarz (If you are serious about writing this story then you desperately need someone to fix the mistakes you made.) I already apologized for any errors, so I try to get all errors if there are. Sorry that you still see many errors I tried to fix at least some.
Bisaster (Do something with the formatting, I literally can't force myself to read huge walls of text.) I already thought about that because I have the same problem, so I tried to shorten the big parts into smaller parts. I hope you like the rest of the story so far.
I also got some guest reviews I really want to answer.
Guest (You may have a very good story in your language; however, your English is difficult to follow to the extent that I have trouble determining just what you mean. Grammar, spelling, and sentence construction are desperately wrong, and beta would have to completely re-write most of these two chapters. I'm not sure what your background is but if multiple women for one man is your idea of perfection, I hope you never have to experience the wrath of a woman being used in that manner. Eventually, it is bound to backfire on the man in question. If the sexually transmitted diseases don't get him and his ladies, surely the wrath of the lesser significant wife will. Your culture may approve but as far as I can tell in studying history both ancient and recent it isn't really worth the cost.) Again, I apologize for the grammatical or language errors. I never said that one man with multiple women is perfection and I NEVER will say that it will be. I also want to say that this is fiction, not non-fiction so why start talking about STDs, what I write is just for fun. I do want to add that all wives will be equal in almost all senses of the word. My culture has nothing to do with what I write and has nothing to do with this story. History shows cases where things went wrong (again fiction and non-fiction).
I like history and read many things but just like culture, it has nothing to do with what I write and has nothing to do with this story. Don't like don't read it is that easy.
Guest (: Ugh, you're totally a dude, aren't you? It's always men who write harem stories and it's always one guy with multiple women; never the other way around. Guess what? Women are smarter and the idea of having multiple men to deal with makes us shudder. Your gender isn't that special, sorry. And no self-respecting woman would be involved in a "harem," especially centred around one man who has all the power in the relationship. When you look back in history at examples of men in the past who have had harems, the women didn't CHOOSE to be part of that. They were taken against their will. Their people were conquered and subjugated and whatever warlord or king or whatever was in charge just TOOK the women. There's nothing romantic or sexy about it. They were slaves. Ugh. Read a goddamn history book, please. And also, maybe take a women's studies class. Betcha see nothing wrong with Brett Kavanaugh being on the Supreme Court.)
Yes, I am a guy so what? I can also say with almost certainly to you are a woman. I don't care what gender you are I still will try to reply nicely if you read this, I doubt you will because you are so against it while I already may clear what kind of story this would be in the summary. Also, they are just stories nothing else. A woman who doesn't want to doesn't have to and I never said that the man has all the power in the relationship, they will all be equal in almost every sense of the word. There will be differences but not many. To put it in man's world like the wizarding world things would be wrong. If I write those I never condone the things but that is for later chapters. Now it is just fun writing. And again, I would say it's fiction, not non-fiction so don't want to or want to do matter in the story. The story will not force the woman in the way you describe. I never said it will be romantic or sexy and even though I don't live in the United States I heard the story about Brett Kavanaugh and contrary to what you think I think what he did was despicable and sick (you won't read sexual assault or rape in my story). And I must ask seriously a women's studies class? I do not disrespect women in any way or do other bad things. I WILL SAY THIS ONE MORE TIME! This is just fiction nothing more it is NOT non-fiction and that is all there is. Don't like it don't read it. So, you don't even need to read the story if you don't like it.
Without anything more to add here is the story, enjoy.
Chapter 3 Shopping day and meet up
11th August 1993, the Leaky Cauldron, London
Harry hears a knock on the door and walks towards the door to open it. Tom smiles and says, "here is your breakfast Mr. Potter and I also added some bacon strips."
Harry thanks Tom and takes the tray with his breakfast and Hedwig's treats. Harry walks back to the desk and starts eating his breakfast while he gave Hedwig the bacon strips.
After breakfast, he goes downstairs with his homework. He leaves the window open so Hedwig can fly out if she wants to. He finds a seat and starts working. The moment Harry finally finishes potions and wanted to start on history of magic he was almost pushed out of his stool by a bushy brown-headed girl. "Harry I am so happy to see you again."
Hermione smiles while looking at Harry while hugging him. "Hermione, I saw you a few days ago," Harry says to Hermione.
Hermione pouted a little and ask, "are you not happy to see me?"
Harry quickly answered "of course I am. It's just …. never mind."
"Oh, Hermione you never told me what you did in the summer. You said to would be going to France with your parents. How was it?"
Harry sees Mrs. Granger behind Hermione and quickly says "sorry Mrs. Granger I didn't see you. How are you doing Mrs. Granger?"
"I am fine" Mrs. Granger replies and looks at Hermione and sees her impatient face and says, "go on Hermione tell him about our vacation."
"Okay, mom. So, Harry first we went to Paris and went to the magic shopping distract there and even got some books that I couldn't get here" Hermione starts.
Mrs. Granger sees the smile Hermione has when she talks about the vacation and not only because of the vacation but also because she is talking to her best friend. Mrs. Granger knew it was Harry that was her best friend and not Ronald. Mrs. Granger doesn't know if Ronald is a friend at all to Hermione or only is 'friends' because of Harry, but that was something for another time.
Meanwhile, Hermione keeps talking about her vacation in France. She also says that she went to the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Arc de Triomphe. Every place she went Hermione shares many (fun) facts about the places with Harry. Harry really listens to Hermione like a good friend and does not pretend to listen. He also tried to 'learn' the facts that Hermione told him and hoped one day he could go to France and see Paris. Hermione continues talking and saying that after a few days in Paris, she and her parents went to the southeast of France and stayed near the Mediterranean Sea.
Hermione said some things she did in the southeast of France. She also said that she went to the beach a few times. Harry interrupts her and said "Hermione I forgot to say that last time, but you really look tanned. It looks good on you Hermione."
"Thank you Harry" Hermione replies blushing slightly. Hermione continues speaking about France. At the end of her story, Hermione said one thing she doubted to tell when she started talking about the beach. She said that she went to a nudist beach a couple of times in the south-east of France and sunbathed there but she went only topless teenagers weren't allowed to go future neither did she want to (just like her mother no going further than topless). Harry looks at her and focuses on her breasts when she talked about them. Harry gets a small slap on his arm from Hermione because she caught him.
Hermione turns around towards her mother and blushes heavily but also smiles. She was feeling embarrassed that her best friend looked at her like that but also very happy that Harry looked at her like that. Hermione was feeling something else but didn't know what it was she couldn't place it. Harry was embarrassed about getting caught but said nothing, Hermione sits down next to Harry and also says nothing for a little bit.
Mrs. Granger smiled inside herself when she saw where Harry was looking and Hermione's response. If she was alone, she would have laughed out loud, but there were at the Leaky Cauldron and didn't want to draw attention to them. It was almost noon and suggested that they would lunch here and then go for a walk-in muggle London.
Harry agrees with the lunch but says "sorry Mrs. Granger, but I am not allowed to go into muggle London right now but if you don't mind, we can go looking in Diagon Alley if you or Hermione need something things then we can get there. Of course, Hermione wants to look for books right 'Mione?"
Hermione blushes at the shorting of her name. She didn't mind and even liked the shorting of her name, but she didn't know why. Normally she hates it if people shorted her name.
Hermione responds and said, "I would love to get some more books, Harry".
Harry suddenly remembered the present he got from Hermione last year during Christmas he got Hogwarts: A History that self-update which he read very little of and for the very small part, he read he liked it but said nothing about that. Harry also thought about the present he got from Hermione this year. Harry said, "thank you, Hermione."
"For what?" Hermione asked. "For the present, you gave me of course," Harry said smiling.
Hermione said "oh no problem Harry. I thought you would need it because you like Quidditch and play seeker in our House team."
Harry smiled and said, "well thank you for the new seeker gloves, but also like the book about Hogwarts last Christmas."
Hermione smiled and looked at Harry. Harry, Hermione and Mrs. Granger start eating their lunch. Harry was eating his favourite but was thinking about this morning when he saw the owl with a letter for him.
*Flashback to the morning*
Harry opened the window and an owl land on his desk. The owl holds its leg out so Harry could get the letter. Harry got a few owls treats for the owl and the owl eagerly ate the treats. He got Hedwig's water and also gave it to the owl. Hedwig hoots angrily for her water taken away. Harry said to Hedwig "you will get new water after the owl leaves."
Hedwig hoots again and was 'saying' okay but it must be good cold water.
Harry chuckled and said, "of course your Highness". Hedwig gave him the shut-up look.
Harry looked at the desk where he left the letter. It said on the front:
Harry J. Potter
Room 14, The Leaky Cauldron
London, England
It doesn't look like a Hogwarts letter and that made sense he already got it; Dumbledore gave it when he came here a few nights ago. He opens the letter and reads:
Mr. Potter,
I will first introduce myself. I am Amelia Bones, director of the department of magical law enforcement also known as the DMLE. You may know my niece Susan Bones. She is in your year in Hufflepuff. I guess you already know that a criminal named Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban.
What you probably don't know is his crimes and that he worked for He-who-must-not-be-named. I want to know if I could talk to you before you go back to Hogwarts. I also want to talk about last year. Susan told me about last year and I want to know some things she didn't know or only heard rumours about what happened. I hope we can meet up. I heard that you stayed in the Leaky Cauldron. Is it possible to meet on 14th August at 1 pm? Could you please send your reply back with this owl? If you agree I could reserve a private room if you prefer that?
I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Amelia S. Bones
Director of the DMLE
Ministry of Magic
Harry thought about it. He remembered Susan talking about her auntie, she seems nice. It seemed that was Amelia Bones. It looked like she had a very good job as a director of one of the departments. It sounds like a big department too. "I should reply," Harry says mostly to himself. The owl hoods flew towards the headboard from his bed to sit there so Harry could use his desk to write the reply.
Ms. Bones,
I think we could meet each other on the 14th of August at 1 pm. I would prefer a private room because it seems there is much to discuss.
Kind regards,
Harry J. Potter
The owl flew back to the desk and put out his leg towards Harry so that Harry could put the message on the owl's leg. As soon as it was securely tied to the leg of the owl, the owl flew away. Hedwig angry hooded Harry turned towards Hedwig and said "sorry girl, but she asked to reply with the owl she sends. If the owl left, I would have sent you." He then heard a knock on the door.
*Flashback ended*
"Harry. Harry. Harry, do you hear me?" Hermione says.
Harry blinks and looks around and replies "sorry Hermione is dosed off. What did you say?"
"I asked if you are done with your lunch so we can go into Diagon Alley and Flourish and Blotts to do some shopping?"
"Oh yes, I am done. I just need to go upstairs and to my room to get some money." Harry rushes upstairs.
Hermione looks as he rushes upstairs and said to her mom "I think we should go to all the shops now that I got my book list. Let's ask Harry if he already got his booklist and maybe he needs to go to Madam Malkin's, I know I need to go." Hermione sees Harry coming downstairs and waiting by the table when he reaches the table all three walk towards the back to go to the entrance of Diagon Alley.
11th August 1993, Diagon Alley, London
Harry suggested they first went to Flourish and Blotts because Harry knew they would stay there the longest knowing Hermione. Hermione was walking in front of Mrs. Granger and Harry. Hermione was quickly walking towards Flourish and Blotts talking to mostly herself. When they reached Flourish and Blotts Hermione asked Harry if he got his booklist and said, "no need Hermione I already got my books."
Hermione pouted a little and said, "you went there without me?"
"No, I didn't Hermione when I arrived here Professor Dumbledore and Minister Fudge already got all my books ready for me. Oh, that reminds me as soon as Ron is here, he could have my second care of magical creatures book. Hagrid send me the book and there was one when I arrived here."
Harry saw Hermione smile briefly before disappearing behind a bookshelf and thought to himself here we go. Harry was wondering how long it would take before Hermione would reappear and more importantly how many books that aren't on the booklist. Mrs. Granger was smiling the whole time still finding the wizarding world wonderful but was distracted because of the conversation Hermione and Harry were having. Harry decided that while Hermione was looking for books, Harry will also look for some more books.
After about half an hour later Harry was done looking and only saw an interesting book about Quidditch tactics and plays for every position as well as teamwork between different positions including penalties. He decided to buy it. After buying it he saw Mrs. Ganger also searching through the bookshelf and thought like mother, like daughter I presume and chuckled when he went to sit down and waited for the Granger's women to be done shopping for books.
He waited for a long time and then went to Hermione and said "Hermione I will go to Quality Quidditch Supplies. Should we meet up at the Apothecary for our potions supply say in about an hour? Hermione? Hermione? Hello Hermione?" Harry said waving it in front of her face.
"Yeah, yeah sure Harry," Hermione said after Harry waived in front of her face. Harry rolled his eyes and chuckled walking outside towards Quality Quidditch Supplies.
As he walked down Diagon Alley he took a small detour. He remembered he needs to get some owl treats for Hedwig and needed some money so he first when to Gringotts. He walked past the guards while nodding his head at both as a sign of respect. The guards nodded back awkwardly it seems. He went towards a counter on the left side of the bank where a teller was counting Galleons. Harry stood for the teller and waited until he was done counting the money. When he was done Harry asked: "could you please help me?"
"With what?" The goblin asked.
"I would like to enter my vault."
"Who wants to?"
"Harry Potter."
"Do you have your key?"
"Yes, I have it here" Harry almost answered smiling. He got his key from Dumbledore the night he arrived just in case and now he was happy that he did.
"Alright Mr. Potter please wait here," the goblin said. The teller said something in weird language. A goblin came towards the teller.
The goblin said, "follow him, Mr. Potter."
"Thank you," Harry said. While Harry followed the goblin, the teller was confused. A wizard being polite to a goblin, which is interesting, but then again, his whole family (the Potters) treated them with more than a decent amount of respect.
Meanwhile, Harry saw the goblin's face and said: "Griphook is that you?"
"Oh, Mr. Potter I didn't think that you would remember me."
"Of course, I remembered you. You were the first goblin I ever spoke to and took me to my vault."
After the rollercoaster ride, Griphook opened the vault and Harry went inside. Harry saw piles of Galleons, sickles, and knuts. He opened his bag and filled it with many Galleons, sickles and some knuts. He went back towards the door and said to Griphook "I am done could we go back?"
Griphook replied, "of course if you could take your seat again." After a few minutes, Harry left Gringotts after saying goodbye to Griphook.
While Harry left Gringotts. Griphook went to one of the master tellers and said in gobbledegook "master teller I would like to inform you that Mr. Potter had just entered and left the bank." Some tellers were nearby and heard him. The master teller said, "thank you Griphook I will inform King Ragnok as soon as I can."
Harry first went to Eeylops Owl Emporium to get some owl treats for Hedwig. Then he saw that he still had half an hour before he should be at the Apothecary. He entered Quality Quidditch Supplies and looked around. After a couple of minutes, he found a pair of goggles that he can use if it rains. He went to the register and asked the clerk if the goggles could be set with glasses to improve his eyesight. It was difficult to play with both his glasses and goggles.
The man at the register said "of course, we can. What is your eyesight?"
Harry said he didn't know. The man said, "fortunately there is a spell to determine that."
The clerk silently cast the spell. "I see that you have moderate myopia and your eyesight is 20:20. Just wait for a second," the man at the register said.
He silently cast another spell and said "here are your goggles with the correcting glasses so you can wear them without your normal glasses. That will be 5 Galleons and 5 Galleons extra for correcting glasses, I will give you an extra pair of glasses for free."
Harry saw that he had only 5 minutes until he should be at the Apothecary. He shot one last look at the Firebolt in the window and quickly walked towards the Apothecary. He saw the store but no sign of Hermione or her mother. Inside he also didn't see Hermione or her mother.
He stayed here for 15 minutes and said "of course. Hermione always says what the person wanted to hear when she is interrupted while reading."
Harry walked back to Flourish and Blotts. He quickly went inside and there he saw them still looking through books and bookshelves. Harry thought to interrupt Hermione and her mother but decided it was better for him if he did not. He decided to look in the potions section maybe there was something that could help him somehow.
After a few minutes, he saw two identical books called 'How to brew potions and why to use those ingredients'. Harry looked in the book and found information about why you need to cut or squash it. Also, why do you need to use an ingredient instead of another ingredient and why use a specific amount (low-level arithmancy)? Harry decided to buy both books maybe Ron or Neville can use the book.
Harry suddenly said, "of course, I will send one book to Neville for his birthday I totally forgot, but now I have a book he can use to improve potions." He buys the books and still sees Hermione looking through the books she grabbed and sees Mrs. Granger looking through the bookshelves.
He waited another 30 minutes but both of them still have not taken the books and carried them to the register to buy them. Harry walks toward Hermione and tries to get her attention but when he didn't, he grabs her by her elbow and turned her around. Hermione looks mad until she sees it is Harry and said, "what is the matter, Harry?"
"Haven't we planned to meet up at the Apothecary?" Harry said.
"Yes, we did Harry. I just said that we could meet up there so what is the matter?"
"Hermione, that was more than two hours ago!"
"No Harry I am sure it was maybe five minutes ago so just go I will meet you there."
Hermione started to turn around to look through the book. Harry started to get mad at Hermione his best friend. He said to Hermione "No Hermione it was almost two hours ago. You know what" Harry said irritated.
"If you like staying here so much I will not stop you. I will see you another time Hermione!" Harry quickly walks away through the door and Mrs. Granger sees through the window that Harry walks towards the entrance of Diagon Alley. While Harry walks through the door he decided to get his potions supply another time and should just go to his room to calm down and if Hedwig is there sent the book to Neville.
Hermione was shocked normally she would remind needed to meet up with Harry even if she was reading or in the library at school. Now she said she would, and she didn't. How long did he wait for me to show up and then find me still here? Hermione started sobbing a little. She let down her best friend. Mrs. Granger heard the conversation because when the conversation happened only, she, Hermione and Harry were in the store if you didn't count the clerk. Mrs. Granger walks toward Hermione and sees the tears. Quickly hugs Hermione and started to stroke her hair to calm her. Hermione sobbed on her mother's shoulder. She said to her mother how sorry she was and why she didn't remind going to the Apothecary.
Her mother said "Hermione you were just busy because of the many electives you chose, and you wanted some more books. He knows you like to read." Hermione whispered something.
Mrs. Granger said, "what did you say, Hermione?"
"Nothing mom"
"Hermione?"
"I didn't tell Harry that I have that many electives."
Mrs. Granger was shocked "why not Hermione?"
"I just forgot because of all the things happening last year."
"What things?" Mrs. Granger asked.
"Oh, nothing just I couldn't choose so I asked Professor McGonagall on the last day if I could choose more and then needed to rush to get on the train in time and then I just forgot," Hermione told the truth but left out the little part that she was attacked and petrified and that was why she needed to choose latter.
Mrs. Granger said, "just get your books and some books I chose and then we go to the Apothecary to resupply your potions items and …"
Before Mrs. Granger could end Hermione quickly grabbed the books and said, "mom come on if we are fast, we could catch up at Harry by the Apothecary and I can apologize!" Hermione grabbed one small tower of books and then came back to get the other one.
"Hermione, wait," Mrs. Granger said.
"No mom please hurry up and get your books". Mrs. Granger came up with another idea and quickly walked toward the clerk with her books.
Meanwhile, Harry was walking near the entrance of Diagon Alley. When he walked into the Leaky Cauldron, he decided to get something to drink and then would head upstairs to his room.
"Hey Tom, can I get something to drink?"
"Sure Mr. Potter would you like tea or a butterbeer?
"What is a butterbeer?"
"It is a drink a minor as you can drink. The Tree Broomsticks is known for it when you visit Hogsmeade at Hogsmeade weekends."
"I can't go. Let me try some butterbeer I will at least know what it tastes like." Harry ended with one question "Tom how late can I get my dinner?"
Tom said with a grin "Well Mr. Potter you could have it now, but it is just 4:30 pm. Most people come in around 6:00 pm because most stores close around 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm today."
Harry looked confused because mostly the stores are open longer, he thought with all the students heading to Hogwarts. It looks like Tom read his mind when Tom continued with "most students come the last week or two then the stores are open longer. If you want, I can have brought up to your room Mr. Potter just give me the time because I know you want just the usual with tea."
"Could I get dinner at 7 pm?"
"Of course, Mr. Potter."
"Okay thank you, Tom."
"Do you need some bacon strips for your owl, Mr. Potter?"
Harry thought for a moment and then said, "just a few would be good." He again thanked Tom and went upstairs with the butterbeer.
Harry reached his room and went in. He looks for Hedwig, but he didn't see her. 'She is probably out hunting' Harry thought. He started thinking about the day and shot up. Harry said "Bloody Hell, good going Potter. I probably hurt Hermione, my best friend."
Harry starts pacing and started thinking 'I should just apologize when I see her. I just hope that she wants to talk to me or at least want to listen to me so I could apologize.'
Harry started talking to himself again "the last three nights were the worst. The nightmares and the little sleep I had; not forget the headache I get every time I think about Sirius Black. I am just exhausted …" Harry decided to lie down on his bed for a few minutes and drifts off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Granger and Hermione went to the Apothecary. Hermione was soon inside the store looking for Harry but didn't find him, Mrs. Granger knew why. Mrs. Granger saw Harry walking the other way probably going back to his room inside the Leaky Cauldron. Hermione was almost panicking thinking they missed Harry. Mrs. Granger said to Hermione "Hermione choose the items that you need, but make sure you take double the supplies that you need."
Hermione replies "Okay mom'." When Hermione got all supplies the clerk put the supplies in two different bags. Mrs. Granger grabs both bags and walks out towards the entrance. Hermione is confused 'why is her mother walking towards the entrance? Harry surely was still somewhere in Diagon Alley, right?'
Hermione quickly follows her mom toward the entrance. When they walk through the entrance and enter the Leaky Cauldron Hermione looks around but doesn't see Harry.
Mrs. Granger says to Hermione "why don't you go sit down over there." Mrs. Granger walked toward Tom and asked if Harry Potter had already returned.
Tom answered "normally I won't tell anyone but I saw you with him before so I will tell you this once. Yes, he already returned to his room, but he wasn't happy or anything and looked exhausted."
Mrs, Granger gives one of the bags to Tom and says, "can you give this to Harry?"
"Sure. I will take it to him when I bring him his dinner."
Mrs. Granger walks toward Hermione and said "come on Hermione let's go home. We must pick up some food on our way back."
Hermione almost screamed 'mom what about Harry?"
Mrs, Granger sighed "Hermione we just need to let Harry rest. Why don't we come back Saturday to surprise Harry and then your father can come too?"
Hermione shouts "no mom I need to see Harry NOW".
Mrs. Granger sternly said, "Hermione trust me Saturday everything will be okay."
Hermione wants to say something but sees the look on her mother's face, the face only radiated determination and honesty. Hermione thought for a bit and believed her mother and followed her mother outside towards the car to drive home started tearing up a bit.
I think stopping here is good for now. First, I want to say to the people that read the review answers that I got no disrespect to anyone in any way. The next chapter will be the night after Hermione came home and the meeting with Amelia Bones. Also thinking about a second pet for Harry. Some may think Hermione is OOC and I thought about it but then I thought Hermione only has Harry, Neville (in my story) and kind of Ron as friends. Harry is certainly her best friend, so she thinks she lost him. Harry thinks the same but more about his action than losing Hermione. Hermione's home will be Grangers' Home: Heathgate, Hampstead.
Please review and if you don't like the story don't read it. If you have ideas to improve my story, please review me or PM me. Have your ideas for the story PM me and I will look at them and see if I like them. If I like it, I may use it in the story. All the chapters can be updated if I got time to check for errors.