Chapter 18 Finally leaving to return

5th September 1993, Hospital Wing, Hogwarts

Hermione, Ginny, Ron, Neville and the Quidditch team walked into the hospital wing. The team followed Hermione, Ginny, Ron, and Neville towards Harry's bed and Hermione, Ginny, Neville, and Katie greet Susan. Susan gets personally introduced to the Quidditch team.

Harry said, "Hey everyone."

Hermione quickly took a seat next to Susan while Ginny and Katie take a seat on the other side. Neville stand next to Katie and Ron next to Hermione while the rest of the Quidditch team stands at the end of his bed.

Madam Pomfrey walks in from her office and said "no, no, no there are too many people. Some of you need to leave."

The Quidditch team minus Katie wherein a difficult year and Oliver said "Harry would you be okay before our first training Saturday afternoon?"

Harry smiled and said, "I will be okay before the first training, Oliver."

Oliver smiled and said "come on team, we should let Harry rest to be sure he will be ready for the first training. We want to win the Quidditch Cup this year after all, although we got the best team with the three vixens, the double trouble beaters, the youngest Seeker in a century and me the unbeatable keeper of the hoops and captain."

Everybody including Susan was laughing. After everybody was done laughing or were only snickering Angelina and Alicia gave Harry a quick hug and Harry didn't flinch. Hermione, Ginny, and Susan noticed it and had a smile but were also unhappy, almost jealous it wasn't with them.

After Angelina and Alicia Fred and George gave Harry a so-called family brother hug and also placed their hand on Harry's shoulder and slapped it a few times and Oliver placed his hand on a shoulder after and said: "see you soon in the Common room Harry."

Katie was still sitting next to Harry's bed and Oliver wanted to say something but was shoved away so hard that he almost fell and wanted to say something when Alicia said: "we see you later Katie."

Katie just said "yeah see you later" while still looking at Harry. Fred and George understands and walked away almost laughing out loud while Angelina and Alicia dragged Oliver out of the Hospital wing.

Madam Pomfrey said "good. Mr. Potter I will be back in an hour to check on you and make the decision if you need to stay or not."

Harry said, "okay Madam Pomfrey."

Ron was wondering why Susan was here and wanted to send the Hufflepuff away or like almost everyone called the 'puffs'. Harry was a Gryffindor the 'puff shouldn't be here just like any of the other houses weren't.

Ron expected that the girls would be mad at him and Harry was talking with Susan when they came in and Susan was happily talking with Harry, Neville and the girls. Ron thought 'maybe it isn't wise to scare Susan away, but Harry doesn't want to have Susan here right? She is just a 'puff.'

Before Ron could say anything Susan stood up and said "I still got some homework I need to do. I will see you all tomorrow morning in the great hall before classes. I hope to see you too Harry." Susan smiled at Harry and walked out of the hospital wing.

Ron decided to say nothing now that Susan has left. The group was talking and during that time Hedwig woke up and was happy that her owner was doing very well, she could feel it but something was still off. She had landed next to Harry and wanted what affection which Harry happily provided by petting her head and scratching her neck.

The hour went by very quickly. Madam Pomfrey came out of her office and smiled when she saw Harry with his friends.

Madam Pomfrey walked toward Harry and said: "well Mr. Potter let's see if you can leave the hospital wing."

Harry said, "I am fine Madam Pomfrey."

Madam Pomfrey just said, "I will decide that Mr. Potter."

After doing several spells Madam Pomfrey said: "Mr. Potter you are doing well, but I want to have you at least this night and we will see this morning."

Madam Pomfrey looked at Harry's friends and said: "I think you all better go curfew is soon."

5th September 1993, outside the Hospital Wing, Hogwarts

Hermione, Ginny, Katie, and Neville were a bit sad that Harry needed to stay while Ron looked emotionless. Neville said, "I am sure Harry is fine but Madam Pomfrey wants to be sure Harry doesn't end up in her care very soon again."

Hermione, Ginny and Katie nodded agreeing with Neville while Ron just said "yes."

Almost before reaching the Fat Lady Hermione said: "I hate the new curfew."

Ginny said "I am sure that is because of the dementors and Sirius Black still on the loose. The professors just wanted to be sure that no one gets injured after all the dementors already attacked students once and Sirius Black escaped Azkaban which is filled with dementors, so he maybe could evade them and enter Hogwarts."

Hermione, Katie, and Neville suddenly looked at Ginny like she grew a second head. Ginny was right though, but Hermione, Katie, and Neville didn't know how to respond. Ron said "Black was just lucky. There is no chance that he could get past the dementors again, now let's get to bed."

Hermione decided to continue with her first thought and replied to Ginny "you are probably right Ginny, but still now I can't go to the Library. Normally even with Harry in the Hospital Wing, I have enough time to get some books from the library before curfew with enough time to walk all the stairs to reach the Common Room in time."

Katie said, "I am sure Harry will be out of the Hospital Wing soon and then you have your time Hermione."

"You are probably right Katie" Hermione sighed. Hermione thought 'but Harry and his health are more important than books' and that slightly surprised her, but not much.

6th September 1993, Hospital Wing, Hogwarts

Harry woke up with a small scream seeing big green eyes in front of him. When he grabbed his glasses he sees Dobby lying on the ground.

Harry said, "Dobby please don't stare at me when I sleep."

Dobby looked around and then to the ground and said "Dobby is sorry master Harry. Dobby wanted to be sure master Harry was okay after getting attacked by bad Buckbeak."

Harry pinched the bridge of his nose and said: "Dobby Buckbeak isn't bad, it was Draco Malfoy's fault."

Harry heard behind and above him an agreeing hoot from Hedwig.

Dobby said, "Dobby is sorry master Harry."

Harry saw Dobby jumping for the lamp but grabbed Dobby before Dobby could reach the lamp. Harry said, "Dobby were you going to punish yourself?"

Dobby nodded and Harry continued "Dobby you don't need to punish yourself. If you did something you think was wrong just come to me and we can talk about it."

Dobby nodded and said "Master Harry is so good to Dobby. Dobby has brought breakfast for Master Harry and Master Harry owl's Hedwig."

Harry saw breakfast still floating behind Dobby and Harry said "thanks Dobby."

Dobby floated the breakfast to Harry's lap so Harry could start eating and gave Hedwig some bacon strips. Dobby also got some owl treats from Harry's trunk and a bowl with water so Hedwig could drink. Harry recognized the owl treats of the smell and felt in his mind that he was right.

Dobby popped away and Harry was enjoying his breakfast eating slowly because it was very early as Harry is an early riser. The other students were just waking up and breakfast probably wouldn't be served yet. Harry didn't notice the Hospital door open and close when he was almost done eating. When Harry was done Dobby popped back in asking "can Dobby do anything for Master Harry."

"No Dobby but I want to thank you for the breakfast and I think Hedwig is also grateful for the bacon strips, the owl treats and the bowl of water."

"Dobby was happy to get Master Harry and Master Harry's owl Hedwig breakfast" Dobby replied happily.

"Dobby please be careful at calling me Master, we don't want anyone to know yet right."

"Of course Master Harry. Dobby is very sorry."

"Dobby it is okay just wanted to make sure. I already told you that if Hermione finds out or someone that will tell her you and I are going to be in trouble, but I will tell her when I am ready and I think she is ready."

Harry noticed two people approaching but he didn't know how and said "Dobby I think Hermione is almost here. I think you should better go. I will try to see you soon."

Dobby nodded and said "goodbye Master Harry."

Right after Dobby popped out the Hospital Wing opened and three people entered. Hermione, Ginny, and Neville were watching at Harry bed's and didn't notice someone slipping out behind them.

Hermione said to Ginny and Neville "wait here a second I am going to look if Harry is awake."

Neville stopped her and said, "isn't it better if I take a look, just in case."

Hermione thought and said "okay" blushing a little and so was Ginny.

Neville nodded and within 30 seconds he made the gesture that they could come. When they saw Harry Ginny and Hermione threw themselves at Harry hugging him. Ginny and Hermione were shocked by their own actions but they couldn't control themselves. Neville had already greeted Harry with a hand on his shoulder because he knew if he didn't he wouldn't have a chance otherwise.

Madam Pomfrey heard a hard sound and rushed out. She found Harry, Ginny, and Hermione on his bed while Neville stood less than a foot away laughing. Harry was struggling to get air, it seems.

Madam Pomfrey had a smile but sternly said "Miss Granger and Miss Weasley control yourselves and would you both please let go of Mr. Potter and also get off Mr. Potter's bed. I think Mr. Potter is having trouble breathing."

Hermione and Ginny let go and see Harry taking some deep breaths. Harry said, "thank you Madam Pomfrey."

Madam Pomfrey said "you are welcome Mister Potter. Now let's see if you can go to your classes today."

After 10 minutes with many diagnostic spells from Madam Pomfrey. Madam Pomfrey was at a loss, a normal person would have his or her magical core restored already, but it seems Harry's core wasn't even at 75%. Madam Pomfrey didn't know why because Harry was fine, with no injuries, no potions, charms or spells that would intervene with the reading.

The only thing that Madam Pomfrey could think was that Harry had a large magical core and that means Harry is powerful, but even if that was possible at his young age as magical cores grow when they get older mostly to a certain age but that is different for every witch or wizard. If a wizard or witch has a large magical core they wouldn't restore faster than smaller cores because the smaller cores needed less to restore.

The rumour was that Merlin's core grew until the day he died. There are a few rumours that other wizards and witches also had it but it was never proven. Madam Pomfrey looked again casting a few spells for the second time. After she did that she sighed and said: "Mr. Potter you are okay to go but I want you to not use magic today unless the first year spells and come back today after dinner to make sure that your day wasn't too tiring and that you didn't use spells above the first year."

Harry said "great" he was standing up and his new clothes were already lying ready. Harry thought that was probably Dobby the clothes weren't here a few minutes ago, Harry was certain. In his mind, he thanked Dobby and said: "Hermione, Ginny, and Neville could you wait outside then I can get dressed and get to the dorms to get my books."

Madam Pomfrey said, "Mr. Potter can you tell me which Professor you have today where you might need to use magic?"

Hermione immediately said "of course Madam Pomfrey. We have Professor Flitwick and Professor Lupin where there is a big chance that we need magic. The other hours are double periods of history of magic and potions. The other is mostly theoretical and that is arithmancy also."

Madam Pomfrey said "okay I will let Professor Flitwick and Professor Lupin know and try to take in easy in potions and arithmancy" and walked back into her office.

5 minutes later Harry was dressed and ready to head out when Hedwig hoots Harry pet her and opened a window so Hedwig can return to the owlery. Harry thanked Hedwig one more time before she took off.

In history of magic, Harry was reading the familiar book and finds that he needed some sort of potion and saw ingredients that he had never heard of before. Some of the ingredients looked very hard to acquire. Harry decided to grab the book about serpents and if needed the goblin book or even reread the house-elves book until he found a way to acquire the ingredients.

The rest of the day went well except for potions where Snape wouldn't let Harry take it easy and even took points because Harry made Draco get hurt last Friday and that Harry was looking wrong at Draco. Harry was also required to do Draco's work and because of that his own potion was a bit wrong according to the textbook and Snape again took points for that. Harry gave a small smile to Hermione silently thanking her for her help with his potion because even though he did all the work for Malfoy's potion he still needed to make his own potion.

The only way that Harry didn't explode in anger while he was in class was nothing short of a magical miracle. Only Neville and Hermione were able to keep him from shouting at Snape but barely. He felt someone's eyes on him but he didn't know why or from who. He felt it because almost everyone was looking at him except two Gryffindors and two or three Slytherins but he felt a few were looking at him differently than the rest of the class.

After double potions he was entering the great hall for lunch, Harry was fuming. Most of the students saw that and when the Gryffindors said down and Ginny joined them only less than a few minutes later Harry was still fuming but tried to not let it show to anyone.

Ginny noticed it however and asked Hermione what was wrong. Ginny felt the spike of anger earlier and she didn't know why she was suddenly angry. After Hermione told the story Ginny tried to keep her own anger and asked Harry if he was alright.

Harry sighed and said "sure it wasn't much worse than normal, to be honest."

Everybody that was in his same year, Ginny, Katie (and the rest of the Quidditch team) that was sitting close by knew that Harry was not happy at all with it but only Hermione, Katie, and Neville knew that Harry was having more trouble than he showed. Ginny saw Hermione's look and understand that Harry was having more trouble with it than she first thought. Ron also knew but his face was stuffed with food and was only busy with getting his next bite.

The classes in the afternoon went really well and Professor Flitwick and Lupin didn't let Harry do any magic unless some first-year spells. Harry, however, was taught a few spells he didn't have in his first (or second year) DADA and after most of the students agreed with that Professor Lupin taught the spells but would only spend this class on it and even if you didn't succeed you need to master it in your own time.

In the end, only Hermione and Padma Patil from Ravenclaw managed to do five of the six spells while Harry managed to do three of the spells even before Hermione and Padma managed to cast the first one good. At the end of class, Harry managed to do all the spells or rather said three spells, two jinxes and one small curse including the counter curse and mastered all.

6th September 1993 just after lunchtime, DMLE director's office level 2, Ministry of Magic

Amelia had skipped lunch and quickly grabbed a sandwich and tea while she continued working. Amelia was still working but was thinking about Susan and more importantly Harry. Silently she hoped that getting Hagrid cleared would be enough for Harry to call the debt repaid but even if it did Susan also needed to repay Harry but Susan can't. The house of Bones had shares in some magical and muggle companies but nowhere enough to own the companies.

The house of Potter has probably more than enough money like all the most ancient and most noble houses. Amelia could, of course, pay Harry to consider Susan's debt fulfilled but that would be a large sum. She, however, could not give shares from companies as payment that could only the head of house Bones (Lord Bones) or Lady Bones as the head was always a man. Only the husband of Susan can do that and that could present a problem, well not a problem but when Susan marries her husband he will already have access to them and cannot be used to pay him. He cannot acquire what he already has, magic (and the Goblins) will never accept that.

Susan only gets the title Lady Bones when she is married, betrothed for more than 4 years after she reached maturity (17 years old) and she will 21 years old or has a marriage contract to the Lord of a most ancient and most noble house if the intended has taken his Lordship but with the latter, there were many exceptions, many rules, and many requirements.

However, if Susan became pregnant before getting betrothed or married and the father wanted nothing to do with the child or didn't want to give the child his last name Susan could take the title of Lady Bones as soon as the child is born as long as Susan keeps the baby and not sent it to an orphanage or put up for adoptions even though the latter is rarely been done in the wizarding world. Susan would never be so irresponsible, especially after what I need to tell her during Yule or summer break. I need to decide fast.

Amelia shook her head getting back to Harry and repaying him, she met Harry. Harry was a good person if she explained it they could certainly work something out. Thinking of Harry she called for Kenny asking if there was a letter from Susan. Kenny replied "Kenny is sorry Mistress but Mistress Susan hasn't sent a letter. If Mistress Susan did Mistress Susan's owl hasn't reached the Manor yet."

Amelia smiled and said "Thank you, Kenny. Could you warn me if a letter from Susan arrives and bring it the letter as soon as possible?"

Kenny bowed while saying "of course Mistress, Kenny will be happy to. Goodbye Mistress Amy" and popped out.

Earlier this morning Arthur asked for at least a few more days before choosing which Aurors or almost Aurors could improve the department, he said that he and Perkins weren't sure about quite a lot of them and had some different opinions about some he choose and vice versa.

Amelia agreed because all the new Aurors would have at least a month reviewing spells and give potions lessons by a potion mistress that works for St. Mungo's before the real training starts and the second year Aurors would learn investigations skill and integration with and without Veritaserum to make sure there aren't loopholes in the questions to evade answers. There was one more thing advanced second-year Aurors would learn and that is how to plan an operation and the tactics that will be used.

She continued working she still had the afternoon to work before she even could consider going to Hogwarts to talk to Harry.

6th September 1993, DMLE director's office level 2, Ministry of Magic

Amelia took a deep sigh, finally, the day was over. Some days she almost hated being the director of the DMLE and would rather still be a senior Auror. Emily had already said goodbye. Amelia saw it was almost time for dinner. Amelia used her floo in her office to floo-call Professor McGonagall. Amelia said "Professor McGonagall's office, Hogwarts."

She saw Professor McGonagall and said, "hello Minerva."

Minerva saw the floo and said, "hello Amelia, what can I do for you?"

"Well, Minerva I was hoping I could speak to Harry this evening. Do you perhaps know if that is possible?"

"Amelia I think it is no problem. I heard from Poppy that she let him go this morning but he needs to return to the hospital wing after dinner because Poppy wants to make sure Ha- Mr. Potter is okay."

Amelia smiled at Minerva and said, "Minerva I don't mind when you call Harry just Harry, you don't have to call him Mr. Potter unless when I come over for DMLE business but I don't."

Minerva sighed and said, "as long as he is a student and we are in school it is Mr. Potter, but it is difficult for me after all James was my godson so Harry is kind of my god-grandson."

"Minerva, does Harry know?"

Minerva said with a sad voice "no, Albus thought that I wouldn't be a good idea. To be honest, I started to doubt it also I think I went too far. I try to distance myself from Harry but I took it too far his first two years."

Amelia decided to change the subject back to visit Harry and said "Minerva can I come through after dinner let's say 7:30 pm?"

"I don't that is a problem, Amelia. I need to go to the Great Hall now dinner will be served shortly, I will see you after that. "

Amelia thanked Minerva and ended the floo-call. Amelia took grabbed some documents out of the drawer of her desk. The documents were for Hagrid's trial on the 18th of September. The documents contained a summon to appear for the Wizengamot on 18th September also why he needed to appear for the Wizengamot and Amelia also made sure to give Hagrid the rules about the ministry of magic security and the rules during trials.

Amelia also needed to decide if she would ask Dumbledore to help Hagrid, that she wouldn't and just look for a lawyer provided by the ministry as this was a criminal trial or hire a lawyer on her own. She saw that she was almost late for her dinner with Lady Abbot. She walked out of her office and wasn't surprised when Lord Jacob Greengrass was waiting for her. He made a floo-call but when a house-elf said that Amelia wasn't home yet there was of course only one place she could be, her office.

Amelia said, "good evening Jacob or are you here as Lord Greengrass?"

Jacob said "good evening Amelia, to be honest, a bit of both. I guess you will go to Hogwarts tonight and I want to accompany you because I want to see if Daphne is coping well now we are a few days after the attack and of course to talk to Mr. Potter."

Amelia smiled and said "well Jacob you are correct but I was given an invitation by Lady Abbot to have dinner at her house. I am going to have dinner before going to Hogwarts."

Jacob nodded and said, "would it be possible to floo to my house so Isabel and I can accompany you when you go to Hogwarts."

Amelia thought for a moment and said "I don't see a problem but we must be careful. I don't have any authority in Hogwarts unless under very specific circumstances and none of these circumstances is fulfilled even if they are they are very, very, very limited. Deputy headmistress McGonagall has agreed for me to visit because otherwise, I couldn't enter because the ministry has no authority over Hogwarts. Like most members of the Wizengamot know."

Amelia knew that Jacob knew about the power or better said the powerless the ministry has over Hogwarts. She trusted Jacob more than most members because the house of Greengrass wanted to enter the great alliance and James Potter and Frank Longbottom vouched for them, but before the house of Greengrass entered the Potters and Longbottoms were attacked ending the great alliance because different houses were fighting to take control. Without the control from the Potters or almost seen as second in command the Longbottoms the great alliance couldn't listen to each other and was disbanded within a week.

Jacob said "now that we are talking about dinner that is partially why I am here. Isabel wanted to invite you for dinner this week."

Amelia replied, "I agree if the offer still stands?"

Jacob said with a smile "the offer still stands."

"Great, how about Friday?"

"I actually wanted to suggest that if today didn't work," Jacob said.

Amelia smiled and said "wonderful. Friday it is."

Amelia saw the time and said "bloody hell." She cast a Patronus and send it on its way with a message.

Amelia quickly said, "Jacob I will meet you at your house around 07:25 PM, but if you don't mind I am already later for dinner I really need to go right now."

Jacob smiled and nodded saying "that is okay Amelia I will see you at 07:25 PM. It is just Greengrass manor."

Amelia nodded and said "okay I already thought that after our conversation about a different name for houses instead of the family name and house or manor. Now if you excuse me."

Jacob quickly steps aside and gave a nod with his head and saw Amelia say something right before she throws some floo powder under her in the fireplace and disappears. Jacob walked to the same fireplace and said " Greengrass manor" throw the floo under him in the fireplace and also disappeared.

6th September 1993, Greengrass manor, Wales

When Jacob entered the entrance hall Isabel was waiting will Siri their house-elf was in the kitchen working on dinner. When the green fire stopped and didn't reignite Isabel asked: "where is Amelia?"

"Amelia already had a dinner appointment with Lady Abbot but she said she will come here after dinner. Then together we go to Hogwarts and of course, you can come too."

Isabel sighed and said, "Jacob did you invite her for another evening?"

Jacob nodded and said with a smile "of course dear. I invited her for another dinner this week and she chose Friday. That is no problem right?"

Isabel smiled and said, "that is wonderful no let's go to the dinner table or we won't be done when Amelia arrives."

Jacob nodded and walk past Isabel and Isabel quickly followed. When Jacob took a seat he mindlessly started to eat will thinking 'Amelia is nice, but not everything my father and grandfather did wasn't completely legal at least not anymore, it was just to improve our family's wealth. I hope she doesn't find out, it could complicate the relationship we are building. Daphne, Astoria, and Susan were 'friendly' in their childhood years when there was a ball like the ministry of magic has every year a couple of times or party's from some Wizengamot members. If Daphne stays on an at least friendly basis with Susan, we probably gain the support of Amelia in legal matters and in the Wizengamot and that would be one of the best outcomes.'

Before Jacob could continue thinking about the last developments and how to use them to his advantage or as an advantage for his family Isabel said: "dear do you want dessert, I think we have time."

Jacob looked for the time and said: "that would be lovely."

Isabel called Siri to serve dessert and a few seconds later Siri entered with the dessert placing it on the dinner table. Isabel noticed that Jacob suddenly almost jumped out of his seat halfway through dessert with a smile on his face. Isabel knew that true to her husband's house in Hogwarts he was processing everything that happened in the summer until now looking for an advantage and it seems he found something.

She asked, "what are you thinking of Jacob?"

Jacob first decided to not say anything but saw the face of his smart wife and decided to tell his last thought. Jacob said "you know that Malfoy's are pestering me for years to make a marriage contract between Daphne and Draco and they have already treated to destroy our family financially. Maybe I can trick Harry Potter to sign a marriage contract and...?

Isabel shouted, "JACOB CYRUS GREENGRASS DON'T YOU DARE...IF YOU DO THAT SLEEPING ON THE COUCH WILL BE THE LEAST OF YOUR WORRIES!"

Jacob responds "Isabel be reasonable if Daphne marries Harry Potter our family will have a strong ally and Lucius Malfoy will stop pestering us or threatening us. Astoria needs to continue our house, Malfoy like many other so-called dark families only has one heir and will not accept the lineage contract in marriage contracts."

Isabel is still angry but said in a calm voice "Jacob, you and I both know that marriage contracts are still used, I mean we also had one, but it was after we met (in our third year and kind of dated at the end in our fourth year). We let Daphne and Astoria know that they will probably get a marriage contract but we promised each other and them that we would wait as long as possible after you-know-who's downfall at least until (the summer after) their OWL year if possible."

Isabel took a large breath and continued "we give them a chance to choose their own (future) husband and find real love. When they decided we write a marriage contract for the house of their (future) husband. What I understand is that Daphne barely talked to Harry Potter if at all the last two years. Not to mention that Astoria was asking Daphne about Harry Potter last summer but Daphne couldn't answer a personal question only about a few of his grades, friends and how he is in class. Oh and of course that he likes Quidditch and plays seeker for Gryffindor which also gives a problem because of the almost state of war between Gryffindor house and Slytherin house. Daphne also said that to Astoria that the chance she and Harry would talk was small especially if she was a Slytherin what Astoria is."

Jacob sighed and responded " but think about the advantage it could have for our house and ..."

Isabel said angry "no Jacob."

Jacob wanted to keep his wife happy but as Lord Greengrass and head of House, he could decide things like marriage contracts without Isabel's consent. Jacob decided that he would drop the subject now and maybe make her reconsider later.

Jacob said, "okay Bella " hoping that shortening her name works to calm her down. "Let's talk later maybe Daphne and Harry talk more and become friends maybe after that who knows." Jacob thought 'I will talk to Daphne during Yule break and encourage her to start a friendship with Harry Potter and after that 'talk' with Isabel then she can't refuse.'

Isabel is a Ravenclaw and knew her husband so she knew 'that Jacob was planning something but there was no chance that he would say what so she would wait until he would try to make his plan work.'

Isabel said"okay but I say again don't you dare trick Harry Potter into a marriage contract and I don't want you to talk to him or at least not let him sign anything without me present." Isabel glared at the last part that even Daphne could learn from and made Jacob shudder.

Before any more could be said Siri popped in and said: "master and mistress miss Amelia Bones has arrived and is waiting for master and mistress."

Isabel said "thank you, Siri. Come on dear we shouldn't let Amelia wait."

Jacob got up and followed his wife towards the entrance hall. Amelia was standing there waiting for them. Amelia asked "are you ready Jacob? And Isabel do you accompany us?"

Isabel smiled and said, "welcome Amelia, I think we are ready right, Jacob."

Jacob smiled and nodded and said, "lead the way."

Amelia said, "I just needed to let Professor McGonagall know so we can floo into Hogwarts and don't need to cross the dementors."

Amelia turned around and grabbed some floo powder she said "Professor McGonagall's office, Hogwarts." Amelia put her head in the fire and pulled her head out of the fire and said to Jacob and Isabel "we can in one minute."

On the other side, Professor McGonagall cast two spells and disabled some runes so people can get through among some other things.

6th September 1993, Professor McGonagall's office, Hogwarts

When Amelia entered closely followed by Jacob and Isabel, Professor McGonagall said " welcome Madam Bones, Lord Greengrass, and Lady Greengrass.

Amelia, Jacob, and Isabel greeted her in return and asked how she was doing.

Professor McGonagall said "I am doing well but it is only the start of the school year, but Mr. Potter already got injured, and I hope that it isn't a bad omen for this (school)year or the next one. Thankfully I don't believe in divination except for prophecies."

Amelia, Jacob, and Isabel were hoping the same all for different reasons. Professor McGonagall said "I think we can to the hospital wing. I don't know if Mr. Potter is already there but Madam Pomfrey released him this morning, but she wanted to see him this evening and I asked to hold Mr. Potter there if he was there before we are there. So I guess we better go."

Before leaving Professor McGonagall's office Amelia, Jacob and Isabel offered that Professor McGonagall can use their first name and Professor McGonagall offered the same if they wanted to.

While they were walking Professor McGonagall asked Amelia if she wanted to see Susan and she also asked if Jacob and Isabel wanted to see Daphne and Astoria. Both Amelia and Isabel said yes while Jacob didn't say anything and was just nodding.

Right before entering the hospital wing, they saw Daphne and Tracey Davis walking towards the hospital wing with Astoria right behind them. What the adults didn't know is that there were followed by two girls both Ravenclaws but the Ravenclaws don't know the other was also following the group (A/N can anyone guess?) and a few paintings were also following them.

6th September, Hospital wing, Hogwarts

Daphne, Astoria and Tracy Davis opened the door and see that the hospital wing is empty but Madam Pomfrey quickly exited her office when she heard the door open. She sees the girls and asks "Misses Greengrass and Miss Davis what can I do for you today?"

Daphne in her ice queen voice and persona asked "is Harry Potter here or does he still need to come by? I heard that you requested Harry Potter to come here this evening to give him a clean bill of health."

Madam Pomfrey looked and thought 'how did she? Did Miss Granger Miss Weasley, Mr. Longbottom or Har- Mr. Potter himself tell her?'

Madam Pomfrey decided to say "why do you want to see Mr. Potter Miss Greengrass and why are your younger sister and Miss Davis there?"

Daphne answered the questions with "I need to talk Ha- Potter."

Daphne thought to herself 'it is Potter, not Harry. It is Potter, Potter, Potter. Even though he saved me, that was only because Susan was with me right? Weasley made sure that Har- Potter hate Slytherins. But what if it wasn't because Susan was with her and he doesn't hate Slytherins. NO DAPHNE do think like that or you get your hope's up for nothing and what about Astoria the way she pestered me and Tracy when she visits it sure likes they also fancied if not love Harry. No, not also I don't LIKE Harry. No Daphne, Potter even if he ... No, Daphne, no is he just annoying and stupid golden boy Potter with his raven hair and...' Daphne felt halfway through her thought her cheek burning up and quickly closed her eyes and turned around. Was she blushing?

Daphne shook her head clearing her thoughts and turned back, opening her eyes and hoping the small blush wasn't visible. 'Why was she blushing? Why did she let her guard slip when she thought about Harry it never happened before for any boy and not even the last few days when she thought about Harry? Not again it is Potter, Potter.'

Daphne said, "I didn't have a chance to talk with Potter yet and it is important."

Behind Daphne, Astoria and Tracy stood Professor McGonagall, Jacob, and Isabel in the door opening of the hospital wing. Professor McGonagall, Amelia, Jacob, and Isabel heard the whole conversation. Professor McGonagall, Amelia, and Isabel noticed the blush on Daphne's cheek when she was shaking her head because she was almost completely turned around to hide her face from Madam Pomfrey with her eyes closed gathering her thoughts. Daphne turned around then opened her eyes and looked at Madam Pomfrey.

Madam Pomfrey saw Daphne's cheek and saw the blush. She decided to spare Miss Greengrass the embarrassment certainly when she saw her parents, Amelia, and Minerva standing at the door opening of her hospital wing. Also, there were a couple of girls that she thought to possess the knowledge to become mediwitches and the older Miss Greengrass was certainly one of them if she loses most of her cold demeanour, which was why she is called the ice-queen right?

She greeted Minerva, Amelia, Jacob and Isabel and when Daphne and Astoria heard their parents' names they quickly turned around while Astoria ran to her mother and father Daphne turned around while her cheek became hotter and redder but that was from embarrassment.

Madam Pomfrey invited everybody into her office while she said "okay Miss Greengrass. You, your sister and Miss Davis can accompany your parents, Madam Bones and Professor McGonagall while we have a drink and wait for Mr. Potter to come here."

Professor McGonagall called a house-elf from Hogwarts and told the elf to "please find Miss Bones and tell her to come to Madam Pomfrey's office right away." When the elf popped away she followed the group into Madam Pomfrey's office. 5 minutes later, there was a knock on the door, and Madam Pomfrey says "enter."

Susan enters and said "Madam Pomfrey I was told t... Aunty, what are you doing here ?"

Amelia stood up and walked to Susan and hugged her and said: "well Susie, I wanted to know how you were coping after the attack and I need to inform Harry and Hagrid."

Susan smiled and said, "so Hagrid is getting the retrial?"

Amelia smiled and nodded. Susan hugged her aunt and almost shouted "Harry would be so happy and thankful. Do you think Hagrid will get his wand privileges back?"

Amelia said, "I think so otherwise I wouldn't ask for a retrial and gathered support for it."

Susan took a seat and got something to drink. Half an hour later everybody heard the hospital wing door open and a few voices and before Madam Pomfrey stood up and open the door to look who it was everybody heard HARRY JAMES POTTER STOP RIGHT THERE." A few seconds later another voice shouted: "YOU CAN'T LEAVE HARRY NOT BEFORE ..." And Madam Pomfrey opened the door and everybody heard the second voice saying "Madam Pomfrey examined you. You know how Oliver is, he wants to win just like the rest of the team including you and you need to be in good health to catch the snitch for us. Also, we want you in good health not only for Quidditch."

Professor McGonagall recognized both voices immediately because it was two of her cubs but acted like lionesses now. They are Hermione Granger and Katie Bell. She looked out and saw an almost laughing out loud rolling on the ground Neville Longbottom but still looked nervous at Harry hoping he didn't mind him laughing but couldn't help himself it seems, a looking very bored Ron Weasley looking he wants to leave as soon as possible with or without Harry, Ginny Weasley looking still a little bit nervous around Harry, Katie Bell looking at Harry with a little glare and with a confident look knowing she was right about Oliver Wood and a glaring Hermione Granger making sure Harry didn't get out of the hospital wing before Madam Pomfrey examined him like Madam Pomfrey wants to.

If Harry wasn't moving Professor McGonagall would have been sure that Harry was stunned, but Harry was moving to try to avoid Hermione's and Katie's eyes looking at him at himself glaring a Neville that was almost laughing out loud but still a little bit nervous from Harry's glare but Harry's glare almost screamed for help.

Everybody left Madam Pomfrey's office after Madam Pomfrey asked Harry to take a seat on a bed. The first to speak was Amelia "Harry it's go..."

At that moment the hospital wing swung open and revealing...

A/n I am sorry for the late update. My PC is very slow. I am doing this on my tablet but I don't like writing on it more than necessary. I will not abandon this story but until I get a new PC I will not upload new chapters (including fixing existing chapters) or post new stories.

Let me know what you think of the story if you like it or dislike and how do you find the story progressing. To slow or too much detail or... just let me know. I appreciate positive feedback or ideas for the story.

I understand if this chapter is my worst one in a while but I really dislike writing on my tablet but also wanted everybody to know I did not abandon this story.

Unfortunately, my idea to post a new story will be pushed back a bit until I get a new PC.