Chapter 57 Harry's group grows?, saving Greengrass, meeting Moony and getting caught.

1st October 1994, Hogwarts

It is nearing dinner and Hermione is running through Hogwarts. Everyone who knows her is surprised as normally she would be in the library unless something is happening with Harry. If something happened to Harry within a few hours everyone would know and Harry would most likely be in the Hospital wing. Hermione isn't heading to the hospital wing but rather to the opposite side, she is running to the other side. Those who see Hermione don't know that Ginny is also running and Luna is happily skipping around somewhere else in the castle.

Hermione is on the fourth floor near the Ancient Runes classroom while Ginny has started in the Gryffindor Common Room but has already moved to the sixth floor as Luna is in the Ravenclaw Tower on the first floor far away from the Ravenclaw Common Room. Harry is in the Great Hall with Ron, Neville, Dean and Sean mostly because Ron doesn't want to miss one second of dinner.

Hermione is thinking that Harry is right about Medusa. It took time but she found the charter and read it. It seems Harry is right, but Hermione wonders under which rule of the charter Medusa can stay as she is dangerous with her venom and aggressive behaviour although Medusa didn't show aggressive behaviour.

Hermione hasn't asked Harry to join her for the goodnight kiss the last two nights and Ginny and especially Luna didn't like it as they also couldn't ask Ginny can't ask for Harry to join her in front of Ron. Luna could ask Harry to meet at a certain time during the last few days, Ron is almost joined at Harry's hip even more than normal. Harry doesn't seem to mind but Ginny and Luna do.

Hermione thinks 'maybe Ginny and Luna are right. However, I think this is the best time to introduce'

Hermione screams "Katie, there you are I have been looking for you."

Katie turns around and sees a red-faced Hermione. Katie is talking with Angelina and Alicia while clearly heading towards the Great Hall.

Katie asks "oh you were looking for me? What can I do for you, Hermione?"

Hermione knows that Angelina and Alicia can be trusted and they don't seem interested in Harry. If Hermione must guess they are much more interested in older guys and she thinks they would make a nice couple with Fred and George. Hermione quickly pushes the girl's thought of coupling people up out of their minds.

She says "Katie, I have something important to talk about with you."

Katie says "sure, what is it? I think we have time before dinner starts."

Hermione says "I would like to talk alone if you don't mind?"

Hermione sees that Katie doesn't want that. Hermione immediately says "I know you trust Angelina and Alicia but this is very important and at this moment it is a secret."

Katie still isn't sure but Angelina says "no problem we will see you in the Great Hall Katie. We will keep you a seat."

Katie says "alright Angelina. Where do you want to go Hermione?"

Hermione says "follow me."

Katie nods and follows Hermione while Angelina and Alicia go the other way to the Great Hall. Hermione goes to a classroom on the sixth floor in Ravenclaw Tower where she meets Ginny and Luna. It is the classroom where they normally give Harry a goodnight kiss except for the last two days.

1st October, sixth floor, Ravenclaw Tower, Hogwarts

Hermione walks in and says "Katie before I will tell you I need you to promise that you won't tell anyone."

Katie isn't sure but when she thinks that Harry trusts Hermione she will also at least for now. Katie says "alright Hermione, I promise."

Hermione nods and says "thank you, Katie. I think you will like what I will tell you but we first need to wait a little bit."

Katie asks "why Hermione?"

Hermione simply says "because this isn't only my decision to tell you."

Katie asks "but Harry is in the Great Hall. I heard Ronald that he wanted to go down sooner so he wouldn't miss one second of dinner."

Hermione says "it is not Harry we are waiting on, but I will tell you it does involve him in a rather significant way, However, before he knows we talked to you I among two others will talk to you."

Katie is very confused. After a few minutes, the door opens. Katie turns around and is surprised someone she doesn't know walks in.

Hermione says "hey Luna. I thought you would be here as last."

Katie sees this Luna has a serene smile when Luna says "the Nargles told me you found her so I came here immediately. Ginny should be here shortly."

Katie wonders why Ginny should be here. She is a bit anxious as she heard from Fred and George how good Ginny is with one hex she learned herself before Hogwarts and she has used on them when they teased her too much and that is not to mention she can have a bad temper. Katie hopes Ginny is not mad at her for liking Harry as she is sure Hermione and Ginny both do too but she doesn't understand why this Luna who seems to be a Ravenclaw is here or even why she wants to talk to her. It is not that she minds as Luna seems friends with Hermione and Katie wouldn't mind another friend, but she does wonder what Luna has to do with Harry.

It takes only a few minutes when Ginny walks in. She sees Hermione and says "I didn't find her."

It is then that she sees Katie and says "well it is obvious I didn't. Hey Katie."

Katie gave a small smile and is even more confused as Ginny doesn't seem angry, mad or worse. Ginny even gives Katie a big smile which makes Katie more worried than anything else. It reminds her a bit of when the twins plan something. She knows there are only two reasons she is here. First and most important is that the subject is Harry and secondly she trusts that Hermione and this Luna won't let Ginny curse her or at least not that will have lasting damage.

Hermione says "now we can begin. I honestly want to be on time for dinner."

Ginny says "wait. Katie, you cannot tell what we tell you to anyone else."

Hermione says "I already told Katie and she promised she wouldn't."

Ginny says "that is good. Well, Hermione, continue."

Hermione nods. Hermione looks Katie straight in her eyes and says "now Katie what I tell you is completely true. In the summer Ginny and I came to an understanding as I admitted to her that I love Harry just like she does. Ginny was very understanding and first thought I told her so I could tell her that Harry and I are a couple."

"I actually told her as I am almost sure she would have found out this year. We talked and Ginny remembers that her father told her about a special law that Harry must follow. Ginny told me it is to make sure Harry's house continues as that is very important. Harry is the last of his house and the law allows Harry to have multiple wives to make sure he has heirs."

Katie looks surprised but almost shouts "you have sex with him?"

Hermione looks shocked at Katie being so forward.

Luna says "no, we have not. We will in future if you accept Katie but not at the moment."

Katie asks "what do you mean?"

Ginny says "what Luna means is that if you accept you can join us. In the summer Hermione and I started to give Harry a goodnight kiss or when we took a nap. We acted like clingy girlfriends. I don't think we will be clingy if we were Harry's girlfriend but it did feel good when Hermione and I did it."

Hermione isn't surprised anymore and says "what Ginny said is right including that I did like acting like that. The night Ginny and I talked we realized that you also love Harry as we do. I know it may sound weird as it isn't normal in the muggle world. As wasn't sure at the beginning too but after talking with Ginny and my parents I accepted especially as my parents accept if I am happy with what I am. I still want to know if the law exists, is repealed and if Harry can really use it. I have an idea as I didn't find anything in the library there is at least someone I can ask, but I must ask Harry to use Hedwig."

"Katie you don't have to answer right now but we give you the option to join Ginny, Luna and me when we give Harry a goodnight kiss. We do it in this room every night."

Luna says disappointedly "we did do it the last two days as you were busy."

Hermione says "yes because it was important for Harry so I could help him if he needs my help."

Katie asks "with what Hermione?"

Hermione says "with Med… I cannot tell you Katie and also not you Ginny. It is really Harry's choice to tell you or not. Only Hagrid, Professor McGonagall, Neville and I know besides Harry. At least I think so. I don't know if Hagrid told anyone or if Professor McGonagall did."

Ginny says loudly "that is why he goes to Hagrid every day if he can even if it is during lunch, dinner or in the evening. And Luna knows?"

Hermione nods and says "yes, I think it's because of that. Harry said Luna knows but he didn't tell her."

All three girls look at Luna. She has a serene smile and says "oh yes. The Nargles told me, we don't need to worry, it is Harry after all."

Hermione nods. She says "yes, I trust Harry completely."

Ginny asks "what is it then?"

Hermione says "I cannot tell you. Why don't you ask to go the next time he goes what is probably tomorrow."

Ginny says strong-willed and a bit hotly "I will and he can better allow me to come."

Luna says "he will if you ask. The Nargles tell me he will if you promise not to tell anyone else."

Hermione notices that Katie looks confused around.

Hermione asks "didn't you notice Katie? That Harry every day goes to Hagrid?"

Katie asks "I know Harry does, but this isn't why you want to talk to me isn't it?"

Hermione says "yes. We did so you know what has happened this summer and that we give Harry a goodnight kiss and offer you to also give Harry a goodnight kiss. Also if you want to give Harry a goodnight kiss that at this moment is just a hug and a kiss on his cheek and you will not go further before we all four agree."

Ginny says "however when Harry is ready we will follow Hermione in that case as she will probably know as first. If you want to join we will also allow you to stay with Harry when we think Harry is ready to be in a relationship and I do mean a romantic relationship. If you want we will allow you if you choose to give Harry a goodnight kiss and be one of us to have a relationship with Harry there is however two things you need to know."

"One, you are with Harry and that is it. If you choose to be with Harry mean you are his and you will not be able to be part of him and our family. You cannot date anyone else or break up with Harry especially if Harry loves you. If you do break up with Harry and it hurts him we will hurt you even if we like you."

"Second, we want to let you know as we think it is now there will most probably be more girls. Luna, however, knows as do Hermione and me that Harry will never ignore or neglect any of us if we want some time alone time with him for now. We don't know how many will join. Hermione says we will first talk to someone that wants to join as we do to you now, but eventually, Harry has the final decision even if we don't want to. Fortunately, we know Harry will at least listen to us and our worries if there are any but still has the final say."

Katie asks "so if I choose to give Harry a goodnight kiss I am already like you said Ginny his?"

Hermione says "Ginny is a bit too soon with that. No, you are not but when I… decide Harry is ready to be in a romantic relationship with all of us and you want to then technically speaking you are his. When Harry is ready before we tell him you can have an out, but first, you need to decide if you want to give him a goodnight kiss or not."

Luna says "think about this Katie. Dinner is soon we should go. They have pudding I don't want to miss my pudding."

Luna opens the door and happily skips away. Ginny laughs and immediately runs after Luna.

Hermione says "if you know you can tell one of us or when I ask Harry to follow me right before curfew you can tag along. I do agree with Ginny you must be certain even for the goodnight kiss. Ginny, did say this but we think Susan will be next and not only that we are also doing this as it will keep other girls away we don't trust or don't like."

Katie nod. Hermione smiles and says "I know you would understand and need time to think about it. I was the same as I told you. We are both muggleborn so we also have our muggle upbringing and muggle thoughts that this seems wrong, but also think about how happy we all can be with Harry. His huge heart can give us all the love we want and also he deserves this. If you want to know why I can tell when we have a relationship with Harry. Now we can better go to get to dinner and for you to think about it."

"Don't only think about if you want to give Harry a goodnight kiss what would eventually turn unto a goodnight snog but also if you want to be like Ginny and Luna will say a sister-wife and try to forget about misconceptions the muggles have about what a sister-wife really is as I think we explained."

Katie nods and says "I will think about it."

Hermione says "I understand but be certain when you choose but don't tell anyone and don't take too long because if you think too long we know you maybe not be a good idea while Ginny is certain you love Harry and we don't hate each other or at least I don't."

Katie says "I don't hate you or Ginny and Luna seems nice. I just hope you understand as a muggleborn I need to work through my muggle upbringing and unlike you, I can't talk to my parents to ask their permission, their understanding or explain everything although daddy seems to like Harry when we met him two summers ago."

Hermione says "I understand, now we really need to go,"

Katie simple nods and leave the room immediately followed by Hermione who almost needs to run to keep up with Katie who isn't running at all.

1st October 1994, Lord's office, Greengrass Manor, Wales

It is after dinner and Lord Greengrass is in his office. He is looking at the information about the import and export business House Greengrass owns. He is very unhappy with what he reads in the documents, he is losing money on all points. He just barely kept the business from going bankrupt. He barely has enough money to have food for himself, his wife and their house-elf. Even if House-elf can convert the magic to sustain them he wouldn't want to do that as it can still the house-elf if the house-elf doesn't get food. They need to ration the food with the money that is still in their personal vault and can't do anything expensive. He has barely enough gold for another month (November) of food. The business vault is already empty and has been returned to Gringotts. He can't even pay the employees that have been with him for years and helped him grow the business even when his father was Lord Greengrass.

He knows he needs to tell Isabel as the situation is direr than expected. He is about to go tell her when he sees a bird sitting at the window. He looks at it but it isn't an owl. He is about to let the bird alone when he notices that the bird is having an envelope in its beak. He opens it wondering if it really is for him. He looks and sees Lord Greengrass at the front. He gently grabs it and the bird let him. He expects the bird to leave but the bird does not. Jacob barely recognizes the bird flies past him to the perch he keeps in his office when an owl needs to wait for a response or have an owl ready if he needs to send a letter. As he didn't plan to send a letter there is no owl on the perch.

Jacob opens the letter and hopes it isn't more bad news. He reads:

Lord Greengrass,

I hope this letter finds you well. I would really like to know what the problem is. I hope nothing is wrong with your oldest daughter or that something is wrong with her feelings for Heir Potter, my ward.

Unfortunately, I am not available on short notice however I can send my representative to make sure both House Potter and Harry Potter's wishes are met. However, as it seems you need help I make sure my representative has enough control to help you if you need it.

To make sure nothing happens the Director of the DMLE requested she can join this meeting while I do not mind and she promise not to intervene I don't think it would be a problem. If it is you can use my falcon to send me an answer if you do.

My representative would like to have a meeting in exactly one week's time. On the 8th of October on 11 am. Normally I would propose at lunch but I as does my representative thinks that isn't wise at the moment. I hope you understand.

Kind regards,
Regent Potter
Regent of the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter
Guardian of Heir Harry James Potter of House Potter

Jacob thinks I knew it. Dumbledore isn't Harry's guardian, I wonder who the Regent Potter is and if he has documents showing that. I am almost certain it is male as no woman can be Regent. The only reason Amelia is Regent for House Bones is as she is the last adult from House Bones and Jacob thinks that her younger brother probably also made her regent if Susan hasn't read her majority yet.

He calls for Siri his house-elf to ask if Isabel can come here.

Within a few minutes, Isabel enters. She sees him sitting and to her surprise, he has a small smile on his face while she suspected he would be a hopeless or sad face.

She asks "Jacob why do you smile? Did we get a gift or some money?"

Jacob shakes his head and says "no, we didn't. I would be sad as we have almost no money left. We can barely have enough food for us and Siri. Luckily the owls can find their own food."

Isabel notices the bird and asks "then why are you not sad? And what is that kind of bird?"

Jacob says "the bird is a falcon and that is the reason why I am not sad. The falcon brought me a letter."

Isabel asks "who send the letter and what does it say?"

Jacob gave Isabel the letter to read.

After she is done "I see. I can understand you are not depressed or have a look of despair on your face. I guess you are also happy that Regent Potter has at least responded to our letter."

Jacob says "yes much better if only Lord Black answered but not only that. It seems that my thoughts about Dumbledore were right. He isn't Harry's real guardian. I don't know where Regent Potter has been or who he is but he is the real one."

Isabel says "we should ask his representative who Regent Potter is if he is allowed to answer. Can we have at least some drinks ready for when they arrive?"

Jacob thinks and says "I think we can. We have enough tea and I am sure in we have some butterbeer left. We also have some firewhiskey left but I guess it would be a bit too early to drink in the morning."

Jacob grabs out of his desk a small bit of parchment, a worn-out quill and an almost empty ink bottle. He writes something quickly and looks at the falcon. He asks "can you deliver this to Regent Potter?"

The falcon unfolds her wings and flies towards Jacob. She grabs the letter while she flies and immediately flies through the open window back to Andi's house.

Isabel asks "should we send Daphne and Astoria a letter?"

Jacob shakes his head and says "while I love too I think we better cannot until we have talked with House Potter. Also as you see we are low on supplies as we need to ration everything. You see the Quill normally I would have thrown out long ago but now I can't."

Isabel says "I understand."

2nd October 1994, Hogwarts

Harry is eating lunch and is planning to go after lunch to Hagrid. He already finished his homework and it is Sunday so he has enough time certainly as there is no Quidditch Cup this year. It gave him enough time for his homework and to keep his promise to Medusa but that doesn't mean he doesn't miss Quidditch.

After lunch, he walks with Neville to the grounds. He asks "Neville want to go with me to Hagrid?"

Neville says "I would like to but I found some good plants in the book Professor Moody gave me. I asked Professor Sprout and she allowed me to go with her to her personal greenhouse as she has quite a lot of the plants that are in the book.

Harry says "alright another time then."

Just as Harry and Neville want to walk onto the grounds Harry hears behind "Harry, I would love to go with you."

Harry and Neville turn around and see Ginny with Luna. He knows Ginny said it especially as Luna says "I want to go too if you don't mind."

Harry looks at Neville but Neville gives a small smile and says "I will leave you to it."

Harry looks at Neville walking away although it almost looks like he runs away. Harry sighs and says "I guess it is fine."

2nd October 1994, Hogwarts grounds

Harry tries to talk about what they think about the tri-wizard tournament, who the other schools are and how their class goes especially what they think of the care of magical creatures with Hagrid.

Harry tries to talk to them to not let silence fall. He isn't sure if he should reveal Medusa. Luna knows about Medusa but Ginny doesn't. Also as Ginny let the Basilisk loose while she was possessed she may have even more problems with a snake than Hermione as he still remembers how sorry she was to all those she attacked.

Harry thinks 'no, I must think like that. I don't want to think like that. Hermione was attacked and even though nervous accepted it Ginny can too.'

They walk across the wooden bridge. When they are on the other side they see a girl. When the girl turns around they see it is Katie.

Katie asks "I thought I would see you here Harry. Do you mind if I join you, Ginny and Luna with going to Hagrid? He seems really nice and you seem to be good friends with him."

Harry is very hesitant when Luna says "I am sure Harry doesn't mind do you?"

He looks to Luna which shows determinacy. When looks at Katie he sees almost a pleading look he can't resist. He never wants to hurt anyone and he is sure if he denies Katie she will be hurt.

Harry nods and says "I guess that is fine Katie."

Ginny smiles and lucky Harry doesn't see it. She knows she needs to say this to Hermione as this shows that Katie accepts what they proposed or offered her to join.

Within a few minutes, they are at Hagrid's cabin. Halfway to the cabin, Harry asks "Katie, how do you know Luna?"

Katie doesn't know what to say. Ginny comes to her rescue when she says "oh she saw me and Luna walking and talking. When went to the library once and there she saw us again. We asked Hermione to join her and when Hermione agreed Katie asked Hermione about the book she may find something for class Then introduced herself to Luna as Luan did to Katie."

Harry asks "oh when was that I haven't seen it."

Katie says "oh it was a couple of weeks ago. I think you were in the common room when I left as was when I returned."

Harry says "oh. It isn't that I mind but I like you know Luna and not like some call her. Don't forget Luna if they call you like that just let me know."

Harry gives Luna a smile that makes Luna was to jump Harry and snog him senseless. It makes her feel loved by Harry and hopes that it means that Harry starts to fall in love with her. It makes her feel things she has never felt before.

When Harry knocks they hear a dog barking. Harry says "that is Fang. He may sound dangerous but he isn't."

Hagrid opens the cabin and says "tha' is righ' Harry, he is a big softy. Well, who do we have here?"

Harry says "they want to go with me Hagrid. I hope you don't mind."

Hagrid says "no problem, Harry. The more the merrier."

2nd October 1994, Hagrid's cabin, Hogwarts grounds

Hagrid says "please take a seat. D' you wan' some tea?"

Harry says "I would love to Hagrid."

Hagrid grabs four cups.

Harry looks at the girls and says "you need to try it Hagrid makes the best tea I have ever tasted."

Hagrid doesn't say anything but he is surprised by Harry's praise. Hagrid turns away to pour tea.

Harry whispers "if Hagrid offers you rock cake decline as it is like he says a rock."

The girls nod. Hagrid suddenly puts four full cups on the table. It seems like he doesn't seem to have heard Harry.

Hagrid looks at the girls "as I remember right you are all in my classes for the care of magical creatures right?"

Katie, Ginny and Luna all nod.

Hagrid points first at Ginny and says "Ginny Weasley although tha' is obvious by the red hair all Weasleys have."

Ginny nods and smiles.

Hagrid then looks to the next and says "Luna Lovegood, we always have great talks abou' creatures."

Luna gives small smile.

Hagrid looks at Katie and says "now as las. I think ev'ryone should know yeh as yeh are Katie Bell chasers fer the Gryffindor Quidditch Team, the youngest beside Harry here. Yeh are all good in me class, tha' is another point I remember most o' yeh. Also, yeh are close ter harry an' tha' don' hurt."

Harry notices that after Hagrid shows that he knows them even if it is a little because of Harry Ginny is looking around like she tries to find something. Harry knows she looks for Medusa but as Ginny doesn't ask for it Hermione and Luna probably haven't told her about Medusa and that she is a snake.

Harry decides to go the same way as he went with Hermione and Neville as that went honestly better than he expected.

Harry asks "Ginny and Katie I guess you are here to know why I go here every day?"

Ginny and Katie nod.

Harry says "what I said is completely true that Hagrid is a good friend and last year I couldn't because of the Dementors and Sirius Black being after me and such."

Harry wants to start about Norberta and Fluffy but he immediately remembers they probably don't know that. And even if they knew hearing about it and really seeing would be different. He thinks about it. Ginny and Katie want to know but see that Harry is thinking about something.

Luna suddenly says "just show them, Harry. It will be alright. You don't have to do it as you did with Hermione. They just need to trust you."

Harry asks "if you are sure Luna?"

Harry didn't mean to question Luna but Luna does nod to show Harry she is sure.

Harry says "before I show you, I want to make sure Professor McGonagall allowed this and that this something will stay with me after Halloween or Yule."

Katie says "stay with you? Do you mean it can be away from you? It almost sounds like it's not something but someone."

Ginny says "wait Hagrid is the care of magical creatures and if Professor McGonagall allowed it to be with Hagrid…. it is a creature, is it not?"

Harry says "it indeed is. I must know, do you trust me completely?"

Katie and Ginny immediately nod. Luna just has her serene smile that says Harry enough.

Ginny says "how can I not Harry."

Katie says "the same goes for me."

Luna says "I do Harry. I hope you trust me too. Also, the charter allows it."

Harry says "sure I trust you, Luna. Now it is time I guess."

Harry sis §Medusa, you can come out now. I know you have been waiting§

No one is surprised Harry speaking Parseltongue. They see a snake and Ginny and Katie understand. The others already know it seems as if they don't seem surprised not even Fang.

Harry does the same with Neville and Hermione to allow them to pet her. Katie and Ginny do so much easier than Neville and Hermione. Harry is surprised Ginny does it so easy after her first year and the Basilisk. Katie was a bit hesitant as she knows it is a dangerous muggle snake, but when Ginny and Luna pet Medusa without a problem Harry smiles at them as they pet Medusa. Harry explains what Luna means. He also explains to them that because of the charter he can have both Hedwig and Medusa.

Just as Harry wonders where Hedwig is. The last time she was here. He has seen her after she delivered him a letter from Moony to meet on the 6th at midnight in the Shrieking Shack.

They didn't leave and talked until it was only a little over an hour before dinner would start.

5th October 1994, Gryffindor Tower, Hogwarts

Harry is in a good mood. Hermione, Ginny and Luna give him the night kiss again, he wonders if Katie knows as every time Hermione and he leaves the Common Room she looks at them. Harry knows if she knows she hasn't told anyone else. Maybe he needs to tell Hermione but Harry isn't sure.

Harry is using his invisibility cloaks and the Marauder's map (not open yet) as he leaves his dorm. Moony asked specially to use his invisibility cloak although Harry would have used it anyway. He hasn't told Ron. He wouldn't have told Hermione if she didn't read the letter over his shoulder. She wanted to come but Harry said she doesn't need to.

Eventually, Hermione relented or so he thought until he saw her waiting for him in the Gryffindor Common Room. She kept facing the stairs to the dorms standing in the middle of the Common Room. She is standing so that Harry knows he can't avoid her as the moment he opens the portrait she will know he tried to slip past her. Harry wonders if she took many feet back she could block part of the hallway to the portrait and wonders why she doesn't. What surprise Harry the most as Hermione looks mad. Normally it makes Hermione look hot but the looks much madder and this look make Harry afraid.

Harry sees that Hermione is looking at the stairs. He slowly descends to not make a sound. Harry sees that Hermione has closed her eyes. He thinks this is his chance, if I am really silent I may be able to open the portrait and slip out before Hermione notices the portrait open a little bit.

Harry walks close to the couch and fireplace to keep his distance just to be certain. He has no choice when he is past the fireplace he needs to approach her at barely six feet. He manages to slip by her and is certain she doesn't notice him until he hears "Harry James Potter, stop right there."

Harry turns around and sees Hermione look at him while he is still under his invisibility cloak. He is certain he didn't hit her when he slipped by her. He decides to not say anything. He looks Hermione in her eyes and is the most scared he ever felt even when facing Medusa when she was under Tom's control was less scary than this.

Hermione says with a growl "Harry, take off your invisibly cloak NOW."

Harry moves to the left and Hermione's eyes follow where he goes. He moves to the right and Hermione follows him again. He returns to stand in front of her and removes the cloak especially as every second Hermione seems to get angrier and scarier.

Hermione looks at him and says "I am going with you, Harry."

Harry says "but Hermione….."

Hermione interrupts Harry and says "I don't care what you have to say, Harry. I will not let you go alone."

Harry tries to say "but Hermione if we get caught we lose more points and you get detention."

Hermione crosses her arms and says "I don't care as I will have detention with you. Also with the cloak and the map, there should be almost no chance we get caught as we both can watch the map. Also when one needs to make sure the invisibility cloak doesn't slip the other call still watch the map."

Harry wants to disagree but almost like Hermione knows after she is done talking she pushes her crossed arms under her breasts and pushes them up a little. Harry notice and every thought of disagreeing leave his mind.

Hermione smiles when Harry doesn't respond and says "now we better go Harry we don't want to let Professor Lupin wait on us."

Hermione walks passed Harry and all Harry can do is nod and follow her. He doesn't want to make her madder than she already is. Harry wonders why she is as mad as she is but immediately follows her out of the Common Room.

5th October 1994, Hogwarts

When they reach the fifth floor Hermione says "we better get under the cloak now. I will look at the map if you keep the cloak over us. I will go in front so I can guide us and you can also look at the map to be sure we won't be caught."

Harry nods as he whispers the password for the map. He searches for them which wasn't difficult and gives Hermione the map when he finds them and folds it so Hermione can see around them. Harry put the cloak over them and almost become immediately embarrassed as Hermione is in front of him if needed he can also see the map but that isn't why he is embarrassed. The problem is Hermione needs to lean in close to his front or otherwise they wouldn't fit under the cloak completely. To make sure they completely fit Hermione leans into Harry until she can't humanly be possible to be closer. Harry hates himself as he knows that Hermione is an attractive young woman, he knows it and his body does too. Harry hopes to Merlin that Hermione doesn't feel his arousal as he certainly is aroused.

Harry tries to keep his focus on the map and make sure the cloak doesn't slip. He manages to succeed until they reach the second floor. They see on the map that around the corner Professor Flitwick and Professor McGonagall are talking as they stand a few feet apart but doesn't move. They can't move as the change that they can pass them unseen is almost impossible. They keep looking at the map and there is no other way unless they want a big detour as it seems that Filch and Mrs. Norris are around the Giant Staircase on the third floor as they saw that managed to evade the Giant Staircase from the fifth floor until now.

It takes a few minutes when they see Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick split up. Professor McGonagall goes the way they want to go but Professor Flitwick comes their way. They are halfway down the corridor and know that they can't get into an empty classroom. None of the doors of any classroom is close enough to open, get in and close the door before Professor Flitwick is in the corridor even if they manage Professor Flitwick will certainly hear it.

Hermione acts before Harry can and she pushes them to the side of the wall. Harry manages to keep the invisibility cloak on and Hermione manages to hold on to the Marauders Map. Harry has a surprised gasp. Harry is afraid Professor Flitwick heard them but it wasn't hard and Professor Flitwick is just rounding the corridor.

Harry is happy that Professor Flitwick didn't hear him, but Harry needs to bite his lips to not let out a groan of pleasure. Hermione having pushed him to the wall and almost glues herself to him making all her female curves push into Harry. He tries to keep his arousal down but with Hermione being so close even closer than before he knows it would be a miracle if Hermione doesn't feel his arousal right now.

Hermione does indeed feel his arousal pressing against her lower back as she is still with her back against his front and one of Harry's hands is pushing against her right breast with the back of his hand as he holds the cloak there. Harry's other hand is above them to also hold the cloak there.

Hermione immediately pushes her hand over her own mouth to suppress her own sound of pleasure as it excites her beyond words that Harry gets excited by her even if it is only his body responding. She will never hope Harry would be interested in her because of her bushy hair, beaver teeth and her sometimes bossy attitude she tries to repress around Harry but never succeeded especially when school and studying come up.

Professor Flitwick stops in front of them and watches around. As he doesn't see anything he continues. Before he turns the next corner he still stops a few times. Finally, when Professor Flitwick is out of the corridor they let out a deep breath. Hermione feels Harry's hot breath on her neck doesn't help with her arousal one bit.

Hermione, however, manages to whisper "we should continue Harry. We don't want to be late."

Harry only manages to nod before removing his hand that pushed against her right breast and is happy when Hermione steps away from him. Far away to not be afraid she feels his arousal and close enough to stay under the cloak and for him to also see the Marauder's map in her hands.

After a few steps, they get into their rhythm again and soon are on the grounds.

5th October 1994, Hogwarts grounds

They are sure nobody sees them leave the castle and are lucky the doors are open. They cross the courtyard When they reach the Whomping Willow they both have forgotten their earlier embarrassment. Harry removes the cloaks and when Hermione hands him the map he tells the secret sentence to 'close' the map.

Hermione asks "how do we get to the passage without the Whomping Willow attacking us?"

Harry says "just like Moony last year."

Harry doesn't know which spell Remus used as he didn't say anything. Harry sees the rock the size of a snitch.

He grabs and says "let's hope this works."

Harry throws it to the same knot at the trunk just above the entrance. When Harry steps forward the Willow doesn't attack and seems stunned. Hermione steps beside him. Harry and Hermione move to the secret passage. Harry let Hermione go in first before he follows. The moment Harry glides inside the secret passage the Whomping Willow starts to move violently as he tries to attack either but being at the base he can't reach them.

Hermione says "we were just in time. We need to ask Professor Lupin which spell he used last year. I think he knows I had time-turner if he wonders how we know he used a spell."

Harry nods before he casts "Lumos". Hermione follows Harry and they start to move through the secret passage. As they know where it leads they can move rather quick only need to look to the ground a few times to make sure they don't trip. Harry goes in front as if Remus was there for him but also as his Lumos is a bit brighter than Hermione's Lumos not that it is a big difference, but it is slightly noticeable. It doesn't make her seem weak as Harry is very powerful and his magic is responding better since his Patronus charm that chased away many, many Dementors.

It takes only a few minutes before they are below the opening that would lead them directly into the Shrieking Shack. They both cast Nox before pocketing their wand.

5th October 1994, Shrieking Shack, just outside of Hogsmeade, Scotland

Harry manages to hoist himself through the opening like he did last time. He bends down and holds his hands out for Hermione. She grabs his hands and Harry pulls her towards him through the opening. She helps by jumping up as he holds her. With the jump and Harry pulling her at the same time she is already halfway out of the opening.

When they are both standing again and grab their wands again they use "Lumos" before they start going up the stairs. They both expect Remus will be there.

They open and see Remus. Harry rushes towards him and hugs him. He says "Moony, I am so happy to see you."

Remus says "I am happy to see you too, cub. Hermione good to see you too."

Hermione says "you too Professor Lupin."

Remus says "Hermione, you can me Remus or Moony if you prefer I am not your Professor anymore."

Remus looks back at Harry and says "you are a bit late Harry, I was afraid you were too distracted", Remus can't help himself to points not so subtle with a head nod to Hermione, "and that you were caught despite your cloak and the map."

Harry tries to tell the real reason they are a bit late as he says "we were almost caught by Professor Flitwick and Professor McGonagall. But the map showed us where they were and they were on the route we wanted to take and couldn't take another as Filch was blocking that one. The cloak kept us hidden from Professor Flitwick when he passed us."

Remus says "that is good, Harry. That you weren't get caught….."

Suddenly they hear a voice interrupting "it seems they are still caught, Remus."

They look at the voice and see Professor McGonagall stepping out of the shadow looking disapproving.

Remus says "Minerva I already told you Harry would come and it seems Hermione too."

Professor McGonagall looks at Harry and asks "Mis…. Harry, why did you ask Hermione to come with you?"

Harry says honestly "I didn't. I asked her not to come. But when I wanted to leave Gryffindor Tower she was waiting on me in the Common Room. She kind of forced me to take her with me. She wouldn't let me go without her."

Harry mutters "and she was very scary looking that mad."

They all hear him. Remus can't help but laugh. Professor McGonagall barely suppresses a smile and Hermione looks mad at Harry.

Harry says "see how she looked at me."

Remus sees and shakes his head when he says "just like James and Lily, I tell you" before laughing even louder.

Professor McGonagall can't suppress the smile. She says "you better apologize Harry or you would probably get hexed. Your father got more than once hexed by your mother when he said something among the same line as you."

Harry looks at a scary Hermione and says "I am sorry, Hermione. You are not scary."

Hermione is still mad but she can't refuse Harry's apology. She says "fine but we aren't done talking about this Harry James Potter, but I will not hex you. I was only mad as you wanted to go without me and who knows what will happen with your luck."

Professor McGonagall says "great, now I am sure we don't need to get Harry to the Hospital wing like James needs to go because of Lily's hexing at least twice, can you Remus tell us why you invited us here and in the middle of the night, on a school night no less?"

Remus says "of course, Minerva. It still seems weird calling you that. Anyway, Harry do you know you are Heir of the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter also known as Heir Potter?"

Harry shakes his head and says "no, I don't. However, Daphne did mention something like that last year. As did the letter Snuffles send."

Hermione suddenly glares at him and asks "when did Daphne say that as you never talked to her until after New Year, right?"

Harry says "oh she said as I saved her she needed to repay me something about old customs or something. I asked her to do something and when she was done I need to say something to show that she and House Greengrass repaid me. Then she mentions Heir Potter and House Potter. It was near the end of June. It was before Snuffles letter."

"She was confused that I apparently looked confused and asked Heir Potter and House Potter. I told her I didn't know before she could say anything else her friend Tracey dragged her away as it was probably something important as Tracey said they really needed to go."

Hermione asks hotly "what did she make that I couldn't?"

Harry tries to be gentle and says "it doesn't matter Hermione. I just asked if something so she could repay me as when I said it wasn't necessary but she wouldn't let it go."

Hermione asks "and Susan then?"

Harry says "oh, that was to get Hagrid at least his wand privileges back but that happened through her Aunt Amelia Bones and she managed to get him a retrial and also win that one."

Hermione was clearly not happy and she feels jealous that Daphne did something for her Harry she apparently couldn't…. well her and her sister-wives Ginny, Luna and she is almost certain Katie. Her not being able to do something for Ginny, Luna and her Harry make her mad at Daphne and herself while she knows she shouldn't but she can't help herself. She feels also a bit jealous of Susan but she knew she couldn't do what her Aunt did which makes her jealousy towards Susan disappear almost completely.

Professor McGonagall asks "is that why you asked me to be here, Remus? I don't see any reason for me to be here. This is also something that I shouldn't have to be here for."

Remus says "it will become clear soon."

Professor McGonagall crosses her arms. She likes Remus and even though Harry is like James out at bonds many times after curfew she still wants to have her cubs return to their dorms and bed as soon as possible. They have class tomorrow. Sure they have three free periods but still have the first periods class. She knows she can send them to Poppy and clarify why they are 'ill' but she doesn't want to bring Poppy into possible problems with Albus especially as she isn't certain as Albus is a bit too invested in Harry and also if Sirius is innocent why he didn't speak up about it.

Dumbledore is Chief Warlock he has enough pull to review Sirius's case and if he didn't have a trial like Hermione and Ginny claims he can call for a trial especially as he gets Amelia as Director or the DMLE and Regent Bones on her side. Professor McGonagall knows for certain is Albus tells Amelia, Amelia would make sure to get to the bottom of this as she hasn't forgotten Amelia's and Sirius's closeness and romantic feelings between them even with Sirius merciless teasing her but never pranking her. Their relationship became even more visible when Sirius and James went to become Aurors and Amelia was a new Auror as she was two years before James, Sirius, Remus and Lily as her cubs not forgetting Frank and Alice. As the wizarding world was in a civil war already all Auror training was cut in half (only two years) and the rank of junior Auror was removed temporarily as the ministry needed Aurors (not junior Aurors).

Remus looks back at Harry and says "it is normal for the Heir of a house to wear the Heir ring especially if parents or regent allow it. Your father was a real prankster and still, he got the Heir ring before Hogwarts and I know for a fact that both your father and mother would have wanted you to have it too. There were only one or two expectations they wouldn't be you are nothing in those ways."

"Also Harry as you are, unfortunately, the only Potter left you are almost required by law to wear the Heir ring. It isn't an actual law as most houses give the Heir, the Heir ring. There are exceptions and some houses are even forbidden for example the Malfoy's because Lucius said he was controlled as we all know he wasn't, but House Malfoy isn't allowed to give the Heir, the Heir ring until Malfoy junior is an adult. It is only for this generation until Draco breaks the law with a big punishment which is only a matter of time if you ask me. However, we are here for you Harry not him."

"Normally the father or mother can get the Heir ring and give it to you. The regent can't unless it is a family member, Snuffles isn't from House Potter. Therefore you need to get the ring yourself although Snuffles may need to present as he still needs to allow it not that he wouldn't allow it."

Remus asks Professor McGonagall "Minerva, it is still weird. Anyway, I want to let you know Sirius is innocent an…."

Professor McGonagall says "I know Remus. Miss Granger here and Miss Weasley were quite adamant when I talked with them before summer. If Miss Granger still believes Sirius as innocent as does Mr. Potter, I will believe all four of you at least until I see Sirius and talk to him."

Professor McGonagall looks at Hermione and Harry. She asks "do you still believe so?"

Hermione looks at Harry and when he nods so does she. Professor McGonagall sees that Hermione may not trust Sirius enough but she trusts Harry enough and Harry seems to trust Sirius. While she would like Hermione to nod about Sirius on her own for now it is enough that Harry does and Hermione trust Harry enough to agree, not that she would think that Hermione would disagree in this case.

Remus smiles and says "well then I can tell you that with Snuffles we mean Sirius as he wasn't convicted as you probably know he is still Harry's real guardian. Dumbledore isn't."

Harry asks "if Dumbledore doesn't do that means I don't have to go back to the Dursleys if I don't want to?"

Remus says "no, cub. Even if you need to go in the worst case you need to stay there for a week or two, maybe three weeks but we will always be close. Also, we make sure you can contact us even if Hedwig isn't able to."

Harry smiles faultier a bit when Remus says if he needs to stay at the Dursley's it will be only a little bit. However, Harry is still happy that Remus and Sirius would do as much as they can to never let him go back there. Also, he knows that they will try even if they need to go against Dumbledore and what is two or three more weeks after living with them for 10 years. He survived that, he would survive this if it is needed.

Professor McGonagall sees Harry's smile when he asked if he never would go back to the Dursleys. She knows she was wrong all those years ago when Dumbledore left Harry with the Dursleys. She should have refused or at least more than she did. She vowed to herself she would support Harry as much as she can and if he needs to go back she will support Remus and Sirius to remove Harry from there as soon as possible.

Remus says "now the reason why I invited you here, Minerva."

All three could see that Remus still feels uncomfortable.

Remus takes a deep sigh and says "I think that the first Hogsmeade weekend although it is only Saturday will be the 15th of October, a little over a week from now."

Professor McGonagall nods and says "that is right, but why does that matter?"

Remus says "as it is important. I hope you and Hermione can understand to not say anything to Dumbledore what I say to you now."

Both Hermione and Professor McGonagall are reluctant. Hermione wants to disagree when she feels Harry looking at her. She looks at him and sees that he wants her to do so. The look in Harry's eyes is enough for her to nod although reluctantly.

Professor McGonagall sees it happen. She wants to be here for Harry and it seems that Harry wants it. She says "as long as it will not hurt Hogwarts, the students, the staff or anyone else I don't have to tell Albus."

Remus says "I guess that is the best we can expect."

"The reason is that Harry needs to go to Gringotts without Dumbledore knowing. Harry can be out of Hogwarts because of his permission slip. You can bring him Professor McGonagall or if you don't I will pick Harry up to bring him to Gringotts in Diagon Alley. This is letting you know that Harry will be at Gringotts on the 15th at least in the morning for House Business."

Hermione says "that means when told to the headmaster or his deputy and unless completely necessary doesn't intervene with the student's education the Headmaster or its deputy cannot stop the student from going."

Remus says "that is correct. As Harry is the last of his house he should go if he wants to. Regent Potter can ask for his presence and Harry can decide if he wants to. However, Regent Potter cannot stop Harry from attending if it is important for his House like meeting with the Goblins."

"Minerva, I just want to know if you bring him or I need to pick Harry up. Also to arrange a time as we can then make sure to an appointment with the House Potter Account Manager as that would be respectful although the Account Manager should always have time for the House they are account manager from. Most Account Managers have only one house especially, as House Potter as Most Ancient and Most Noble, but House Potter is a bit special. I prefer not to explain until Harry is told what that means."

Professor McGonagall nods and says "I guess that is acceptable. I will bring Harry to Diagon Alley and will bring him back. How about 10 am at Gringotts? I ask Rosmerta if we can use the personal Floo to the Leaky Cauldron and if we can also use her personal floo to return so no one sees Harry leave Hogsmeade or return."

Remus smiles and says/ asks "I agree if Harry agrees?"

All three look at Harry. Harry asks "does it have to be the floo?"

Professor McGonagall says "it does, Harry. It is the most undetectable way at this moment and until you have the Heir ring it is needed."

Harry groans and says "fine then."

Remus says "alright. I will be there to wait for you both. I guess I won't be the only one but nothing to worry about."

"Now for the second part of this meeting. Minerva, you can stay if you want to stay."

Professor McGonagall nods as Remus suspects and continues.

"Harry, I have here a potion you need to take."

Harry nods and grabs the potion. However, before he can take it Hermione grabs it out of his hands and asks "why should Harry drink it, Professor Lupin? What is it even?"

Remus hoped Hermione wouldn't intervene when he saw she was there but on the other hand he is happy she did.

Remus says "well you need to admit that Harry is quite small for his age and quite thin too. This potion should help with those problems and I had a mediwitch who provided me with the potion. It should help Harry and maybe after Hogsmeade weekend when he meets the mediwitch she can make a potion regime Harry needs to fix everything the Dursleys did to him."

Hermione gives Harry the potion back. Harry says "the Dursleys didn't do much."

Remus says "maybe that is a problem, Harry. They don't like you and it looks like they didn't feed you properly and that is why you are quite small and quite thin for your age. I will not say you will be immediately how you should have been but it should help with growth in the coming months especially if the mediwitch can give you a potion regime to fix the stunned growth and the malnourishment."

Harry says "well I can't argue with malnourishment I guess."

Harry drinks the potion. For a second nothing happens when Harry suddenly screams. Harry falls to his knees when a wave of magic bursts out of Harry. Remus and Professor McGonagall feel the sheer power while Hermione feels full arousal, pleasure and her magic connecting with the blast. She sees that her bracelet lights up.

All three need to close their eyes as right after the magic burst a bright light shines as it comes out of Harry. After a few seconds, the lights die down unless you look at his eyes. His eyes shine which makes Hermione soak her panties if there weren't before with the magic while Remus hopes to never see those directed in anger at him as it even made his wolf cower in fear. Professor McGonagall thinks about many years back when she saw Lily mad at James. Her eyes didn't light up like Harry but the fire inside her eyes was the same although this is the first time she sees Lily's fire in Harry's eyes.

Just as Harry's eyes stop shining he screams. On his right upper arm, a ring of green fire appears while at the same time white fire appears just above Harry left shoulder. The white fire goes down to the upper part of his chest.

It takes almost half a minute before Harry stops screaming. The scream of pain made Hermione freeze in fear not even thinking about getting her wand to help Harry somehow.

Remus was as surprised as Hermione and needed to keep his wolf under control to not apparate away and attack Andi for hurting his cub. He first needs to make sure that Harry is alright but he doesn't know how.

Professor McGonagall fumbles to get her wand but as she manages to grab her wand she doesn't know what to do. She thinks about stunning Harry. However, when she cast it the spells couldn't hit Harry. The spells bounced off a shield no one cast and when she put more power into her spells the spells disappear before getting close to Harry.

Let's end here for now. In the next chapter, we see what happened with Harry and we see the meeting with Lord and Lady Greengrass. We also see if Katie joins or if she takes too long and she loses her chance. If the words allow it we also see the other schools arrive.

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