The adventures from love and life

by coco29

It is my first Harry Potter story. Will be Harry/Multi (Harem) and probably Neville/Multi. It will start at the beginning of the third year. Slow build-up. A smarter Harry and more friends. Earlier real friends with Neville and Ginny. Can be long between updates. Bashing RW/AD/?. We have reached the fourth year how will the earlier changes change the tournament and relationships?

58. Greengrass meeting part 1

Chapter 58 Meeting Moony part 2, Katie's decision and Greengrass meeting part 1

6th October 1994, Shrieking Shack, just outside of Hogsmeade, Scotland

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.

Harry needs to put his hands on the floor to prevent hitting the floor. It takes almost 5 minutes before the fire stops burning. When the fire is gone they see Hedwig on Harry's left shoulder and see something moving under Harry's shirt on his right upper arm. They see a snake with her face on Harry's right shoulder.

Hedwig pushes her head toward Harry while she hoots something. Medusa on the other side sis §it seems that the bond finally took hold also for you Master.§

Harry groans and sis back §couldn't you have warned me it would hurt?§

Medusa sis §owl Hedwig and I didn't know.§

Hedwig hoots that Medusa I right. Harry thinks 'it doesn't hurt much anymore and actually I feel pretty good. We probably need to discuss this another time.'

Harry sits up and that is Hermione notice Harry shows more defined muscles than before the potion. Also that Harry looks taller, but she isn't sure until Harry stands up.

Remus asks "cub, how are you feeling?"

Harry takes a few deep breaths and says "actually not too bad although I feel a bit burned on my right upper arm, my left shoulder and left side of my chest but other than that pretty good."

Hermione immediately believes him as normally he would have said fine if he felt pain.

Professor McGonagall asks "can you show me the burns, Harry?"

Harry seems reluctant. Hermione says "I think you should Harry."

Hermione is surprised when Harry still seems reluctant as normally he would trust her. Harry stands up and Hermione is almost looking in awe. Harry who was smaller than her is now a few inches taller than her and somehow he looks even better than normal. Now the mere sight of him makes Hermione aroused, not enough to get wet but it is very close. She is afraid of what would happen if they touch each other. She is afraid when they sneak back to Gryffindor.

That is the moment she notices Harry is certainly showing more muscle than before the potion. It isn't like he was a bodybuilder or something, but she can clearly see them and is certainly it is because he plays Quidditch. Hermione is shocked when she wants nothing more than let her hands go through Harry's hair to his back to feel the muscles and if Harry wants her to massage his back before he allows her to put her hands on his chest and stomach.

After a couple of minutes, he nods. He rolls up the sleeve of his right arm first. Hermione, Professor McGonagall and Remus all wonder why he doesn't just remove his shirt. Professor McGonagall and Remus pray to Merlin it is because Hermione is here. They hope they are right but know that pushing Harry will be a bad idea especially now.

When Harry rolls up the sleeve enough, all three are shocked. Around the puncture wound from the basilisk they expected to see burns or at least red skin but Professor McGonagall and Remus need to use Lumos to see as what they see is a black tattoo. Exactly at the place where the burn was.

They look at the tattoo and it looks like a snake is curled around his arm. Just above the puncture wound, they see the head of a snake that looks like Medusa from above and above the head is a crown.

Remus says "interesting. Can you show us your shoulder, Harry?"

Harry reluctantly nods and pulls the shirt down at the top. They immediately see that is it also a tattoo on his shoulder and barely see the top of the tattoo on his chest. On the shoulder is a tattoo that looks like flames going to his back with a big green lightning bolt inside the flames. On his cheats they barely make out a white owl that would probably is Hedwig, as the snake looks like Medusa on the other side, that is consumed by flames which end just above the head of the owl with two flames on either side of the owl. The flames connect to the flames on his shoulder. The flames on his chest look like to go into a funnel before reaching his shoulder like it has gone while the flames are from the base of his neck until the end of his left shoulder decrease in size until it stops on his upper back as it seems.

Professor McGonagall asks "can you remove your shirt, Harry? We like to know how far the flame tattoo goes."

Harry shakes his head and tightly grabs his shirt. Professor McGonagall can remove the shirt with magic but that would severely damage his trust and she is sure if she does there is no way to come back from that.

Remus says "cub, if you are afraid if you are cold we can cast a warming charm."

Harry still shakes his head. Remus looks at Professor McGonagall when Hermione stands in front of Harry trying to persuade him. Professor McGonagall shakes his head to not do anything Harry doesn't want. Hermione is surprised when Harry keeps refusing to take off his shirt. She even 'reluctantly' promised she would turn around and not look, but still he refuses. She would very much like to see Harry's new more defined muscles, how it feels to be held by them and be able to put her head on his chest now that he is taller than her.

Professor McGonagall says "alright, Harry you don't have to if you don't want to. Just let me know soon how far the flames go but more importantly do they hurt?"

Harry says "it is a little tender I guess, but no pain. I think it will be fine before class or maybe tomorrow morning."

Professor McGonagall says "alright. However, if it keeps being tender or uncomfortable promise me you will go see Madam Pomfrey. If you want I will go with you to explain how you got those. I advise going after dinner as then I will certainly make time for it."

Harry gives Professor McGonagall a big smile as he nods. Professor McGonagall is happy as it seems that promising she will come if he wants to make Harry happy and she hopes it will also make her trust her more. It also means she will not tell Professor Dumbledore what just happened.

Remus says "cub, to make sure this potion works you need to eat a lot as the potion works with food. If you aren't it would be a danger as it will use magic that can hurt you and your magical core. It will not make you a squib but you will lose power to use it if it hurts your core. I don't think being in Hogwarts would be a problem to eat as you have probably already found the way to the kitchen if you are hungry and need a snack or eat enough during breakfast, lunch and dinner."

Hermione is surprised when she doesn't get mad about the kitchen where the house-elves slave away. She is more concerned that Harry wouldn't eat enough as he doesn't eat very much, to begin with. She will make sure he eats enough she vows that to herself. She knows if she tells Ginny or Katie they will also make sure Harry eats enough. Hermione doubts Harry can resist her as Professor Lupin also wants him to eat more than he normally does, but she is sure if Ginny and Katie help her Harry will cave and do what he must do which is to eat more to let this potion work.

Hermione smiles inside herself when she is sure Ginny and Katie will help her when they see Harry this morning and how much more healthy he looks. Not completely yet but if the mediwitch gives him a potion regime Hermione almost soaks her panties again if she imagine how good Harry will look as she thinks he is very handsome already. She knows that if Harry gets the potion regime herself, Ginny, Luna, Katie, and probably Susan need to protect Harry from sluts and whores in Hogwarts and if possible during the holidays. She admits to herself Harry still has the final say but that doesn't mean they can't protect him from scarlet women, those that love the boy who lived, not Harry himself or wants to use his fame for themselves what makes her think of Ronald and she wonders if she needs to talk to Ginny, Luna and Katie about Ronald.

Hermione thinks 'no. Ronald is a git but after I scolded him at the Quidditch World Cup he seems to think more about Harry although he still is a git to others, especially from other houses and is very rude to me but not acts as a git to me…. most of the time. Although never when Harry is near and I don't see him alone if I can't help it. I think it is true that Harry is the only connection I have with Ronald and that is sometimes even too much but I will never leave Harry.'

Remus asks "Harry, one more thing before I let you go so you can go to sleep. Can I see your invisibility cloak?"

Harry says uncertainly "sure."

Harry gives Remus his cloak and Remus grabs his wand. He waves his wand a couple of times. He seems to be thinking and says "as I thought."

Harry asks "what do you mean?"

Remus says "most of the charms I have no idea what they are, seem very old and are impossible to recreate as it obscured to me and when I try to pass through it, it seems it gets power from somewhere. There are a few charms that I do know and aren't very old. Also, I am almost sure when your father had the cloak those charms weren't on the cloak."

Harry asks "what charms?"

Remus says "it seems that the cloak has the charms that reveal you like hearing your footsteps and breathing. I want to see you if you have charms like on your glasses. Maybe location charm and I as a Werewolf smell you will that should also not be possible while under the cloak."

Harry asks "are you sure it wasn't on my father's cloak before? Can you remove them? How can they even be on the cloak while it still works?"

Remus thinks and says "I am sure it wasn't before as your father pointed out when we were young. I think I can remove the charms. Let me try for a minute."

Remus cast but they see that it cost a lot of power. Remus says "Minerva, I think I need your help. The charms are powerful."

Professor McGonagall says "alright, let's try it together."

It takes 10 minutes and clearly a tired Remus and Professor McGonagall when Remus says "it should be gone now, cub."

Harry immediately hugs Remus and says "thank you Moony."

He turns to Professor McGonagall and says "thank you too, Professor McGonagall."

Professor McGonagall can't suppress the smile as seeing Harry honestly thanking her.

She says "you are welcome, Harry. Now Remus if you don't mind I think it is time that I guide Harry and Hermione back to the Gryffindor Common Room. It is already past 1 am. I am sure we can talk at Gringotts or the Leaky Cauldron on the 15th of October certainly as I am wondering about the map you mentioned especially as according to Harry it showed where I and Filius were and also knowing that Filch blocked the other path."

Remus says "I will, Minerva. However, I will only if you don't take it from Harry it is from his father although Sirius and I helped him."

Professor McGonagall says "it is the same as with telling Albus. If it isn't a danger then I don't need to tell Albus."

Remus smiles and says "believe me, Minerva. It is anything but a danger. On the contrary, I think it will be very helpful for Harry and may even save him life-threatening or not."

Minerva nods and says "let's go. Harry take Medusa and Hedwig with you."

Hermione immediately asks "Professor Lupin, Harry and I saw you last year to stop the Whomping Willow from attacking you. Which spell do you use?"

Remus says "I guess you saw me when you used the time-turner. I smell a story here although I know in the end you freed Sirius. Still, I would like to know what happened when we have the time."

"To answer your question, Hermione, I used the freezing charm with the incantation Immobulus. It works on the Whomping Willow. However, while the charm doesn't need too much power, you need a lot of power to complete immobilise and stop the Whomping Willow from attacking you. It is much easier if you manage to touch a certain knot."

Harry nods and says "I manage to throw a rock to the knot, but it only worked for a few seconds. Hermione and I barely had enough time to get in the passage."

Professor McGonagall says "so that is how you got out of Hogwarts without asking permission. Does anyone else know about the passage?"

Remus says "Pettigrew and Snape, if you don't count Sirius. I guess Dumbledore does too as he made sure it was planted to make sure I wasn't in school on the night of the full moon and I think it also prevent me from entering Hogwarts and its ground during my time as a Werewolf according to James and Sirius."

Professor McGonagall says "we will go back through the passage and you will show me which knot Remus means. Remus, I will see you on the 15th of October I will make sure we will be at the Leaky Cauldron around 09:30 am."

Remus nods and says "I will also go. Sirius will be hounding me when I come back and I do want to have some sleep this night. He will especially be happy when I say you come to Gringotts on the 15th of October as he will be there as your guardian. See you soon, Harry."

Harry can't help to smile to see his godfather again and have finally a family member that cares about him and a family friend who does the same. Professor McGonagall helps him make Harry like her more and feels a small fire of trust deep inside him. He feels it as he has felt it many times before but every time his relatives manage to extinguish it, but this time he has hope (what his relatives also crushed every time) as Professor McGonagall knows his parents and probably knows that the Dursleys don't like him and don't believe them that he is a criminal or that he exaggerates how his relatives treat him. If anything she understates how the Dursleys treat him as he isn't strong enough to protect himself doesn't want his friends to hate or be mad at him and for the small chance he doesn't want to see their pity he doesn't deserve it.

The smile doesn't falter as he can't forget Remus's promise about returning to the Dursleys or not. He knows eventually the others will know about the Dursleys' real treatment, he just hopes by that time his friends don't hate him or see that the was too weak to protect himself. He hopes it will take a long time especially as he knows as soon as it comes out he should be happy if Hermione, Ginny and Luna can even be in the same room as him and even be near him. He knows he will lose the kisses he gets that make him feel good especially as it also helps them apparently but that all falls away when it is found out.

Harry doesn't notice that during his thinking Hermione has led him and Professor McGonagall to the hole in the floor that is the entrance of the secret passage under the Whomping Willow. Hermione says "when we reach the Whomping Willow Professor McGonagall, we will show you the knot that makes the Whomping Willow immobilized with enough time for us to climb out and be out of its reach.

Harry goes first so he can help Hermione and Professor McGonagall down. He holds his hands out to grab Hermione. When he lowers her they stand in each other arms and stare at each other. Hermione is the first one that remembers where they are as she says "thank you, Harry."

Harry realizes where they are and let go. He wants to help Professor McGonagall when he sees as soon as Hermione is out of his arms and out of the way Professor McGonagall transforms into her Animagus form and jumps down before turning back. Professor McGonagall has a tight-lipped smile but if you look in her eyes you see the large smile although neither Hermione nor Harry do as both stare embarrassingly to the ground. Harry starts to walk down the passage while using Lumos with Hermione immediately behind him also using Lumos with Professor McGonagall as last also using Lumos.

Harry pushes the knot, clearly showing it to Professor McGonagall before leaving the secret passage. When the Whomping Willow doesn't move Harry turns around to help Hermione. When he wants to help professor McGonagall at her place he sees her Animagus form again that springs out of the secret passage before turning to herself again.

Professor McGonagall asks "Harry, can you ask Hedwig to return to the owlery and ask Medusa to return to Hagrid?"

Harry nods and as soon as he sis to Medusa she pushes her head against Harry's cheek before slithering off his body into the darkness towards Hagrid's cabin.

Harry asks Hedwig and after giving her a scratch what also made her push her head against Harry Hedwig flies off his shoulder and flies in a circle then a bigger circle above them before going to the owlery.

6th October 1994, Hogwarts

Almost half an hour later they are standing in front of the Fat Lady. To prevent Harry and Hermione to be in too much trouble Professor McGonagall took them back. They came across Professor Flitwick as was doing his last round and Filch who hated not being able to punish them as Professor McGonagall lead them back and told him that they will not be punished as she needed them for something important that he didn't need to know what and just forgot the time.

Mrs. Norris walked to Professor McGonagall and gently pushed her head to Professor McGonagall's leg. Professor McGonagall petted Mrs. Norris. Filch angry walked away and after a small minute, Mrs. Norris ran towards the direction Filch walked out of sight before also leaving their sight.

Harry uses the password and the Fat Lady portrait opens even though she is asleep. Professor McGonagall let them enter but before the portrait close she says "don't stay up too long you have classes later today. Harry, if your skin is still tender at dinner let me know and we will see Madam Pomfrey. If one of you or both are tired today just let me know and I will make sure you don't get detention, lose points or hurt your grade. Am I understood?"

Harry and Hermione both say "yes, Professor McGonagall" in unison.

6th October 1994, Gryffindor Common Room, Hogwarts

Harry and Hermione enter. They see the common room is empty. Hermione looks happy as there are also none of her knitted clothes in the Common Room she had left for the House-elves to find. The fire is still roaring and is lighting up the whole Common Room.

They walk the stairs to the dorms. When they reach the stairway where it split up Hermione says "Harry, I know we already did it but do you mind?"

Harry shakes his head, why would he mind a beautiful girl giving him a goodnight kiss?

Hermione gives him a big hug and kisses him which is almost dangerously close to his mouth. Hermione can just barely resist kissing him on the mouth she desperately wants to, but Hermione knows Harry is not ready and even if he was she should first talk with Ginny and Luna about it.

Also already kissing Harry on the mouth while Katie is considering joining wouldn't be fair. It is almost a week after they proposed to Katie to join. She knows Katie wants to come but it seems that she is still not sure. She tried to assure Ginny when Ginny started to wonder although Luna says that they just need to be patient as the Nargles tell them that Katie will need to decide on her own.

Hermione likes Luna a lot but still the creatures Luna talks about she can't find anything about them. She wants to tell Luna they aren't real and things like that but she promised Harry that she wouldn't. Also as it doesn't hurt them or endanger them she will keep her own opinion in front of her but she wonders if it is something else she sees as she is a seer and she just needs a name for it. Hermione is surprised to get to know a seer although Luna doesn't see everything.

She also knows she can't tell anyone else as there were a time Seers were hunted by the ministry for research, and experiments and that no dark lord could use the power of the Seer. It was said that the ministry stopped in the 18th century but as the ministry and the wizarding world are still in the late 18th century at best so she wouldn't be surprised if in secret it may still happen or there is a law in place that is still in place to make it legal that is known by a very few that will use it to their advantage when needed. Hermione always trusted the government hearing from Harry that Hagrid was wrongly imprisoned as Minister Fudge said that the Ministry of Magic must show in doing something. It made her question the Ministry of Magic and then hearing about Sirius not getting a trial made her lose trust in the Ministry of Magic completely.

Hermione blushes as she sees Harry staring at her with a big smile. She says "goodnight Harry."

She rushes up the stairs heavily blushing and hopes that Lavender, Parvati and Fay are asleep.

6th October 1994, Gryffindor Common Room, Hogwarts

It is almost breakfast time. Hermione sits reading one of her books. She occasionally glances at the stairs waiting for Harry. Hermione was early in the common room to make sure she didn't miss Harry and also she can't wait to see how the others would react to Harry's new appearance. She especially wonders how Ginny and if this finally pushes Katie to make a decision.

It takes almost 15 minutes before Harry appears at the top of the stairs. He seems to be talking with Neville with a very sleepy Ron behind them. As soon as he stands in the Common Room Hermione can see many girls staring at him. She immediately tries to find out who she, Ginny and Luna, although she thinks Katie will be too, must watch out for.

Hermione is a bit relieved that only a very few stares at Harry dangerously and most of the girls in Gryffindor are heavily blushing to watch him and are probably only interested in his new looks. Hermione is sure also a very few feel more for Harry than pure lust or what the dangerous girls think although she doesn't know what they think.

Hermione writes some names on the parchment for girls that may like Harry for him and not the boy who lived. Also, who may think of him like that at the moment but can be mature enough to look past it soon? She doesn't know if those become a danger, only pure lust or she can feel more for Harry like she, Ginny, Luna and Katie does.

Her attention gets caught when she hears a gasp and sees Ginny staring at Harry who stands right next to her although still talking with Neville. She hasn't heard a word he said.

Harry says "good morning Hermione. I didn't want to disturb you, you seemed deep in thought."

Hermione smile and says "good morning Harry. I hope you had a good night."

Harry has a mischievous smile and Hermione of course knows why. Harry says "I had a great night what about you?"

Hermione says "it was great."

During their greeting, Ginny manage to steady herself before walking toward Hermione and Harry. She tries to stop staring at Harry, but cannot take her eyes off him for more than a second. The second she glances at Hermione and as she isn't shocked she knows she needs to talk to Hermione as Ginny is almost certain she knows more and even if she didn't or didn't want to talk about it, Luna may have seen what happened last night.

Ginny greets them and everyone but Ron greets her back. They all stand up to head to the Great Hall for breakfast when they hear a large groan. They look and see a stunned Katie on the last steps of the stairs from the dorms.

While nobody noticed Ginny gasped as there were almost all the girls were focused on Harry and the boys were shocked by Harry's appearance this time everyone hears hear Katie and see her standing shocked. One of Katie's dorm mates pushed past her and says "by Merlin Katie, you may have slept badly last night but that doesn't we want to hear you groan all day long again."

Everyone hears and just went along their way meaning most left waited on their friends before going to the Great Hall as breakfast will start shortly.

6th October 1994, Gryffindor 4th year girls dorm, Hogwarts

It is after classes but before dinner when the moment Hermione walked into the Common Room, with Harry and Neville, Ginny dragged her up the girl's side. Hermione managed to Harry that she and Ginny needed to talk about girl stuff. Harry shrugs and just said, "alright Hermione and Ginny, I and Neville stay here and will be starting on our homework."

As soon as they enter and Ginny is sure they are alone Ginny says "Hermione, spill. What happened with Harry? How can he look so good not that I mind much, but I have never seen a boy change in one night? And I have six older brothers. Of course, none compare to Harry, but still, none of them changed overnight and I am sure a few could if it should happen."

Hermione says "you brothers wouldn't as they don't need to. I guess you have seen that I started to fill Harry's plate with food multiple times during Breakfast and Lunch."

Ginny nods and says "yes, even when he said he was full you still make him eat. I don't know why you did, but I know you will never hurt Harry or anything so I let it go. Do you mean it is how he changed and turned even more handsome than he already was?"

Hermione nods and says "yes, it is."

Hermione tells Ginny what happened last night. She told Ginny everything even about Harry's arousal when they were under the cloak and that she was aroused. She admitted that it felt nice being close to Harry. Hermione also told about how good the night kiss and hug felt and can't wait for tonight to give him a good night kiss while hugging him or may now put her arms behind his neck like a real girlfriend. Ginny and Luna both shorter than her know that they may need to put their arms behind his neck as they need to jump at Harry, stand on their tiptoes or need to ask Harry to bend down.

Near the end, Katie walks in. Katie says immediately "I know I waited almost a week, but I want to go with you this evening to ask Harry if I can also get one."

Ginny asks a bit hotly while she likes Katie "why did you wait so long Katie and why did you just after Harry got more handsome?"

Katie says "I know I shouldn't but as Hermione explained being in a relationship with a boy who has already others is frowned upon in the muggle world as it shouldn't be like that. I know we aren't in a relationship but I see that you two, Luna and he will be in a relationship in time and want to eventually marry Harry so you are already sister-wives and is also frowned upon even more than having a relationship with a boy who has other girls."

"I must say Harry being more handsome did help and it finally showed that I was a dumb girl trying to justify it but I couldn't find a way to justify it. Now I know a way to justify it as it would make me happy giving Harry a night kiss and I am almost certain when he is ready I would love to be in a relationship with him and you. I think my parents will accept it as I will be happy, but Hermione I think in the summer I need you to come over to explain it."

"Hermione, If you know for certain Harry can have more than one wife it is important that my parents know and that I will still get my marriage as my father said he always dreamed of the symbolic gesture of giving me away when the time is right to the man I really love. If I am happy with being one of Harry's wives and I am good friends with his other wives I think it may help my parents accept it."

Ginny looks into her eyes and says "fine, I accept it, Katie. You can be happy we like you waiting six days was too long. You being a muggleborn and thinking like a muggle we gave you more time. It is also as we know you love Harry and you have a very good connection with Harry as friends which we all think will easily evolve for both of you into love. For anyone else even a muggleborn we would have already decided that she wouldn't fit. There is just one more thing that you need to know."

Katie asks "what is that?"

Ginny says "Hermione decides and if she isn't sure or unable to make a decision I will make the decision although we both ask Luna for advice. When Harry is ready and we start the relationship we want and you join like you almost promised you would you will know why we want Luna's advice. For now, if Hermione says something that is what we will do."

Katie nods. Hermione isn't happy with what Ginny said but until Harry knows what they are doing it may be better if she takes the lead until Harry is ready to be in a relationship with them and then takes his place. He would take the lead and as they know especially with who joins Harry will have the final decision. Harry may be dominant in the relationship but Hermione is sure that he will at least listen to their advice regarding the decision he needs to make.

She is also sure Harry will never hurt or at least doesn't want to hurt them. Hermione secretly hopes Harry will be dominant and make them obey them, she doesn't know why but it really excites her close to arousal that she only manages to keep back when she starts thinking about the history of magic she had earlier today. She was able to stay away like always but even she can't deny it is bad class and while everything is very important she just keeps herself busy by writing down everything the ghost Binns says or she would also fall asleep.

They need to leave soon as it was dinner time. Hermione told Katie what to do and promised herself she will tell Katie tonight what has happened and to not look Dumbledore or Snape in their eyes before she tells Katie what happened.

6th October 1994, Gryffindor Common Room, Hogwarts

Harry is talking with Neville as Neville showed him some plants in the book Moody gave him when Hermione comes and says "Harry, I need your help. Can you help me with finding a book in the library?"

Harry smiles and says "sure Hermione."

Harry wonders if Hermione really needs help as the last time she really needed help to do what she says was the first night he got good night kisses from Hermione, Ginny and Luna as they did talk before the kisses. On the other hand, it is still a little over an hour before it is the curfew for first to fourth years normally Hermione asks him in the last half hour or even the last 15 minutes.

Harry doesn't see Ginny, but he wouldn't be surprised if she is already in the room on the sixth floor of Ravenclaw Tower. Ravenclaw Tower is close but not enough that you can look from one tower into the other or that you can hear celebrating in one tower from the other tower. It still takes many minutes before you reach the other Common Room entrance.

6th October 1994, sixth-floor classroom, Ravenclaw Tower, Hogwarts

Harry follows Hermione and as expected she doesn't guide him to the library. They enter the room and as expected Ginny is waiting and Luna sits at the desk where normally the teacher is. Harry can't help but smile as Luna is swinging her legs while apparently listening to Ginny who stands next to her leaning against the desk.

The door closed behind them. He wonders why as Hermione walked in front of him. He turns around and is surprised to see Katie leaning back against the door making sure Harry can't run away. Ginny and Luna promised her Harry wouldn't but she wants to be sure. It took a lot of her to finally admit she wanted this and if Harry run away she wasn't sure if she could admit it again. Once she gives him a goodnight kiss she knows she will lose all the anxious feelings and any doubt she would have if this is the right choice.

Harry asks "oh hey Katie. Is there something I can help you with?"

Katie decide to be a little bit forward and says "actually Harry you can. You see I feel a bit sad that there is no Quidditch Cup this year and it makes me feel anxious as I do have OWLs this year, normally Quidditch made me relax and I would forget everything about school during practice and games. As I have my OWLs this year having no Quidditch will make me very anxious and maybe even have bad thoughts. Hermione mentioned you can make the feelings so away, remove bad thoughts and maybe even make me feel better. That is why I am here."

Harry turns to Hermione and asks "uuhhhh Hermione?"

Hermione looks with a smile and asks "yes, Harry? Is there a problem?"

Harry says "not that I mind but does Katie know what you do and also why did you tell anyone? I thought you didn't want anyone to know?"

Ginny asks "oh don't you want Katie to feel better?"

Harry says "no, I do want to help Katie to feel better. But you both said that you didn't want others to know and Katie should know what I do to help you and if it should help her she should know."

Before Hermione, Ginny or Luna can say anything Harry feels Katie's hands. She feels Katie try to turn him around, but he doesn't as he needs to hear Hermione, Ginny or Luna's answer first. When Katie notices she can't push him to turn her, it makes her very excited as before Harry's transformation she could easily push him around. She immediately when she notice walk passed Harry and turn towards him and kisses him on the cheek.

Katie says "yes, Harry I know what Hermione, Ginny and Luna give you. I already feel loads better. I wanted to come sooner, but I …."

Luna walked to Harry and Katie while Katie gave Harry a goodnight kiss. Before Katie can tell more Luna says "it doesn't matter. Harry can you bend down."

Harry bends down and Luna immediately gives him a goodnight kiss on the cheek just like Katie. She put her hands around her shoulders. Hermione is happy as Harry doesn't show any pain with his shoulder that has the tattoo.

Luna says "thank you, Harry. I feel a lot better."

Harry says "do they call you looney again or hide stuff from you?"

Luna says "it doesn't matter, Harry. Just kissing you is enough to not care. I don't care the Nargles sometimes hide my stuff."

Harry immediately wants to call for Dobby, but he can't as even if Dobby doesn't call him Master, he knows Hermione will be mad for asking Dobby to find Luna's stuff. Harry knows he needs to show Hermione that while her goal is good, the way she wants to achieve it is not good, especially for the house-elves she wants to help and should benefit from her efforts.

He needs to ask Dobby about the clothes Hermione knitted mostly where they are which elves have them and more importantly if it freed the elves or not. He hopes as Dobby is his elf and he didn't give it to Dobby it didn't free Dobby. He wants Dobby to be free, but as that will weaken and kill Dobby he bonds him to save him although he wouldn't deny that having Dobby as his elf is very useful. He hopes when Hermione finds out Harry has an elf especially Dobby as his elf, who tried to save him even if it was a bit dangerous, she wouldn't be too mad as Harry treat Dobby well for example Dobby isn't allowed to punish himself, not that Harry will order Dobby to punish himself like the Malfoy's ordered Dobby to do.

After Luna release Harry she gives him a big smile to try to assure him she is really alright. She says "thank you, Harry."

Luna wants to leave when Hermione asks "Luna, can you wait?"

Luna says "the Nargles tell me I can't, but I can wait for a little bit."

Hermione asks "and if Katie as a fifth-year student brings you back to the Ravenclaw Common Room?"

Luna says "I think it may help to avoid any problems but the Nargles aren't sure. I am not sure who we may encounter."

Hermione says "then we all three go with you."

Luna smiles and nods. She is happy that Hermione really sees her as a friend and that her trusting Harry and therefore trusting Hermione wasn't a wrong decision although she knows trusting Harry wasn't wrong but she didn't know if trusting Hermione was a good or wrong decision. She is almost sure that it was a good decision.

Hermione asks "Ginny, do you want to go first?"

Ginny happily nods and walks toward Harry before grabbing his collar to make him bend again so she can kiss him on his cheek. Harry could prevent Ginny from bending him towards her so she could give him, but why would he? Ginny kissing him on the cheek makes him happy. He is even happier that he doesn't care that she is Ron's little sister as she is also her own person and a wonderful person at that.

Hermione followed soon. After she gave him a kiss that she needs to stand off the tip of her toes, Katie is the tallest of the four girls although Katie and Hermione don't differ much in height although it is noticeable.

Katie gives Harry again a kiss and after the kiss shows Hermione, Ginny and Luna a cheeky smile. Luna can only smile with a serene smile. Hermione rolls her eyes with a smile and Ginny gives her a playful glare. All the girls at the same time say "goodnight, Harry."

Harry says "goodnight, Luna."

Luna wants to kiss him again but Hermione gently holds her back. She says "you can go ahead, Harry. I need to talk to the others. You don't have to worry that we don't want to do it anymore or anything."

Harry asks "are you sure? I can wait if you prefer."

Hermione says "I am sure. Goodnight, Harry. We will see you tomorrow morning for breakfast."

Harry says "alright. Goodnight, Hermione, Ginny, Luna and Katie."

They all nod. Harry leaves the room to return to the Gryffindor Common Room.

Hermione asks "I guess Ginny told you what happened to Harry, Luna?"

Luna says "she did, but the Nargles told me last night when I was back in my dorm and bed anyway."

Hermione says "well, then Katie I think you need to know. I will tell you but before I do. There is one thing for all of you although Ginny and Luna already know so it is mostly for you Katie. Don't look Dumbledore or Snape in their eyes as they can read your mind without you or anyone else noticing when they do that if you have no defences. We weren't trained like most purebloods, but I will start when Harry finishes his book about Occlumency. Occlumency is the practice to protect your mind from Legilimency what the name is for reading other people's minds."

Katie looks confused and shocks but nods. She says "I will think about it, Hermione. I want to know what happened and help how I can."

Hermione says "that is great. Before I tell you what happened I ask you all for help that we need to make sure Harry eats enough and if I can't help him I expect any of you mostly you Ginny and Katie, as Luna you need to sit at the Ravenclaw table during class days at breakfast and dinner and during feasts, make sure Harry eat enough as that is the reason I kept pushing him to eat. Why did he need to eat more than he normally does I kept putting food on his plate he needed to eat is was I will tell you as it happened last night. I know I told you Ginny but I may have forgotten some things so if you and Luna could also stay I would appreciate it."

Luna just nods and Ginny says "of course Hermione. Please don't forget anything this time as I don't really understand why Harry needs all that food although I understand it is because of the potion."

Hermione says "I will tell anything. I think I can make sure we are done before curfew that is why I asked a bit earlier than I normally ask Harry to follow me here and I asked you to be here earlier. Oh yes, Ginny thank you for bringing Katie here so they don't see us leave with Harry."

Ginny says "it was no problem Hermione, but now the whole story and the explanation of the potion."

Hermione says "sure, but let's start at the beginning for Katie and fill any blanks for you and Luna. Please don't interrupt and leave any questions for the end."

Hermione starts to tell everything about last night in the smallest detail so she hopes she can answer any questions they may have. She even told Katie about the Whomping Willow, the time-turner and Remus's relationship with Harry and his parents admitting he is indeed a Werewolf but isn't how Werewolves are patriated or that Snape told about werewolves.

In the end, it looks like she answered any question they may have or they are still progressing anything. It is already half an hour after curfew for her, Ginny and Luna. Hermione tells them they need to go and asks Katie to bring the first Luna to Ravenclaw Common Room before bringing them to Gryffindor Common Room. Hermione told Katie if they encounter a prefect or Professor she needs to tell them that they forgot their time and she saw them and bring them back to their respective Common Room.

Hermione just asks one thing from the others and that is complete honestly unless Harry asks to tell you otherwise like not telling anyone or something like that.

Harry slips into a classroom close to Gryffindor Common Room to call for Dobby to ask how he does and if he can find Luna's stuff again. He also asks Dobby to let him know if he finds them and let him know if he finds other stuff from Luna after he brought it back. He also asks if he knows that stuff from Luna is hiding again after today he would let Harry know and find the stuff. Harry also asks that Dobby would bring Luna's stuff back without her knowing. Harry knows he can ask Dobby to protect Luna's stuff but he can't do that without asking her as that also means her clothes ….. all her clothes.

8th October 1994, Entrance Hall, Greengrass manor, Wales

It is a couple of minutes before 11 AM and both Jacob and Isabel are waiting in the entrance hall looking at the fireplace. Jacob has sent Regent Potter the address and agreed with the date and time. The Greengrass manor's address is maenor gwyrddlas(*).

The moment it is 11 AM the floo lights up. First enters Remus followed by Padfoot which ends with Amelia.

Amelia says "Lord and Lady Greengrass thank you for allowing my presence and let me introduce you to Mr. Lupin, the representative of Regent Potter."

Jacob says "welcome Mr. Lupin. I am Jacob Greengrass and this is my wife Isabel Greengrass. I know it is normally inappropriate but I prefer you call me Jacob and my wife Isabel. I think that Regent Potter is close to Harry Potter and having you being his representative will also be close to Harry so I think we would see each other more often. Also don't think I don't recognize you, Remus. I should have known it was you although that depends on who the real Regent Potter is and before you say anything we both think it isn't Dumbledore. I doubt if he ever was, but the question of who it is. "

Remus smiles and says "I wouldn't expect anything else, Jacob. It is nice to see you again Isabel. I may be able to answer your question regarding the real Regent Potter as you are right it isn't Dumbledore after we had the meeting regarding Daphne and Harry as you asking for House Potter's help it must be quite dire."

Isabel just smiles and asks "should we move to the living room? We can sit and have at least a drink."

All nod. Jacob asks "would the dog need to go outside?"

Remus says "no, that isn't needed. Snuffles stays by my side and I am sure he will behave himself."

Jacob asks "if you are sure?"

Remus says "I am" while giving a playful glare at Snuffles.

8th October 1994, Living Room, Greengrass manor, Wales

Jacob says "while I would like to talk with you Remus and you Amelia, however, I think we should first do the meeting. I hope Remus you will allow me to call you Remus instead of representative of House Potter or representative Potter."

Remus says "you can call me Remus if I can call you Jacob of course."

Jacob nods and says "that is no problem. I hope you don't mind Isabel being present for the meeting as I know is it highly unusual but as it is regarding our oldest daughter I hope you understand."

Remus says "I would be more surprised if she wasn't."

Isabel gives a big smile and is very happy that Regent Potter probably would allow her which is a good sign or if Remus allows it would mean that Regent Potter wouldn't mind. Anyway, it makes her hopeful.

Jacob knows he needs to tell that his company is in big trouble because of Malfoy's actions and the Wizengamot although that was also Malfoy's action. Jacob can't suppress saying his Slytherin is impressed by Malfoy but just like his father, his grandfather and according to his grandfather the previous Lord's Greengrass and the ladies despise Malfoy and Jacob is not different. He may even hate Malfoy more because of the basic slave contract he sends Jacob under the disguise of Marriage contracts, but both he and Isabel knew what it really was.

Jacob also made sure that even without the marriage contract for Daphne and Harry he wouldn't sign it and that Astoria also has already one but he doesn't say with which house as that isn't needed until he can talk to Lord Black and know who the Heir is. If the Heir is bad he will hope House Potter will use its power to make sure Astoria will be treated right by House Black. As Harry will be Heir Greengrass from Astoria's maiden house he does have some power, especially if House Black, the Lord or the Heir break the rules although there are some loopholes.

Jacob mentally shakes his head as this is House Potter for Daphne and he can think about Astoria after making sure Daphne is safe. If this was House Black he would have to think about Daphne after Astoria.

Jacob says "that is why I send the letter. Malfoy's actions bring my family and company close to bankruptcy although you can actually say it already is."

Neither Jacob nor Isabel notice Padfoot, named Snuffles for the change Jacob or Isabel heard Sirius being called Padfoot, starting to get angry and growl lowly.

"I don't ask House Potter to save my company even though they are one of the biggest shareholders as 51% is in hands of my family, House Greengrass or maybe better said in name of Lord Greengrass. I and Isabel ask House Potter if they would please could pay for Daphne's education starting next year. Like I said in the letter you don't have to provide any aid regarding the education, but we hope that House Potter will at least consider helping Daphne to have at least her OWLs at Hogwarts."

"We also know that if Regent Potter of Heir Potter wants to stop her education after her OWLs even if we have enough money to get her supplies, uniform and tuition we cannot disagree they can, but…"

Remus says "you don't have to worry about that. If Daphne …. Ohh sorry Heiress Greengrass wants to go for her NEWTs I am sure Regent Potter and Heir Potter both would like nothing more than to let her. Indeed, James wasn't betrothed to Lily as Lily was a muggleborn and only after pushing Lily she allowed James to go with her to get her father's blessing including her father signing a marriage contract he would have paid for her for every year if Lily's parents couldn't not that Lily would allow if there was another way it but that is a whole other matter."

Amelia is being silent as she would be but is wondering when it would be the best time to bring up Sirius, especially for Astoria.

Isabel says "thank you, Remus. I know Daphne would like to take her NEWTs. Could it be possible to do that at Hogwarts?"

Normally Jacob would be mad for Isabel speaking up, but as she was allowed to be here and it didn't involve a marriage contract between Lord Greengrass and House Potter he isn't. He is actually relieved she was brave enough to ask that although he knows she asked it out of her Ravenclaw side regarding knowledge of Daphne's future and Hogwarts being the best school in the country.

Remus says "oh sorry didn't I mention that? Of course, if Heiress Greengrass wants to attend Hogwarts to complete her NEWTs House Potter would make sure she can take her NEWTs at Hogwarts. Before you ask I am sure Heir Potter would make sure she can if she wants to."

Isabel has a very big smile happy that her oldest can finish her NEWTs although in the back of her mind her fear of Astoria not being able is still very much present.

Jacob says "we would be very grateful for Daphne that she can as we both know she wants to. I hope you can also take care of her supplies including robes and Hogwarts uniform. It doesn't have to be high end but hope House Potter is at least willing to purchase acceptable supplies, robes and Hogwarts uniform."

Remus says "I don't think that would be a problem, but as you may have noticed Heir Potter isn't one to flaunt his wealth and that means that Heiress Greengrass will get more than acceptable supplies, robes and Hogwarts uniform. She will get good supplies, robes and Hogwarts uniform and if needed other necessities like casual clothes but would not be that high end until Heir Potter decides it can or Regent Potter instructs Heir Potter it should happen. I know about the tri-wizard tournament this year as does Regent Potter. Regent Potter wanted me to ask if Heiress Greengrass already has a dress for the Yule Ball or not?"

Jacob says "yes, she has and before you ask she is very happy with the dress so she doesn't need another one. Also, this dress is expensive as it is pretty high-end. It was before Malfoy enacted his plan. I also never thought he would succeed in even having House owned farms and such from the mainland to be unable to import through companies. I don't know if Houses can import from their own farms and similar things, but I wouldn't be surprised if Malfoy took care that even that isn't allowed or at least especially new (re-)opened farms.

Remus says "I understand as I can tell you that Heir's Potter dress robe for the Ball is also high end far more than his normal robes and Hogwarts Uniform. He will get it delivered as it is still being made by Madam Malkin, but he knows he needs to look his best and that means a high-end dress robe. It after all an important ball as also other prominent schools from the mainland attend."

Remus knows he lies as Harry doesn't know yet that his dress robes are made of the best high-end material for dress robes, Acromantula silk. He also doesn't know he needs to look his best for the Yule Ball although he may try on his own. Remus can't suppress smiling as Harry will probably have the same problem James had with their messy hair although Harry's is much worse than James ever had.

Jacob says "I may ask too much but is it possible that House Potter can pay this month's salary for my employees even though I need to tell them before the 15th that the company is bankrupt."

Remus says "I need to discuss that with Regent Potter as I also need to know how much it is."

Jacob says "that is understandable, I can give you a document with the amount before you go."

Amelia had enough. Amelia says "Remus."

Amelia gives him a knowing glare. Padfoot whines when he sees her glare although it is not directed at him.

Remus says "I know Amelia."

Remus looks at Jacob and Isabel. He asks "I think you both wonder why Amelia is here?"

Both Jacob and Isabel have been thinking especially being Amelia and not the Director of the DMLE. Even more surprising is that Remus and Amelia are on a first-name basis after all this time although so were they.

Jacob says "we have been wondering, but as we trust Amelia we didn't mind."

Remus says "while Amelia is here because of Sirius Black. We are wondering what you think of him in regards to Heir Potter and your own daughter."

Jacob says "while I don't know him very well but from what I have seen I can't believe it."

Isabel turned into a big frown. She says "I don't know what to say as in the same year as you, James, Lily and Sirius I just cannot believe he betrayed James, Lily and Harry. The way he was after James asked Sirius to be Harry's godfather. Sirius was beyond overjoyed, I think he could kill a dragon with his bare hands if needed to prove he could be Harry's godfather. If he wasn't convicted I still couldn't believe it."

Remus hoped that Isabel as Ravenclaw would say more than Jacob not mention Isabel's good friendship with Lily through Hogwarts and after. Especially as Isabel's parents although pureblood, didn't think like the dark families or the traditional families. Isabel and her family were much more tolerant of muggles and didn't dislike muggleborns or worse. However, they did insist that muggleborns especially Lily because of James should know the laws, traditions and rules and even suggested that all muggleborns especially those with relationships with Heirs of Lords of Houses especially with a wizengamot seat should get taught. Lily did get taught by James and his parents.

Remus gets a small elbow from Amelia and it looks almost like Snuffles is ready to bite Remus or hump his leg to get his attention.

Remus says "I see. What if I say that Sirius Black is never convicted and I am sure that he is innocent."

Jacob says "I would say why was he in Azkaban for 12 years? He was the Heir of House Black he should have had a trial. He could of course refuse Veritaserum but he could also request it. The older Houses have that right and House Black is one of the oldest. There are more rules or rights regarding family members of old Houses but as Sirius Black is the last one of the main line he couldn't use any of the rules or rights except request or refuse Veritaserum."

Isabel nods and says "I agree with Jacob. I understand Remus that Sirius was one of your good friends but I am sure he was convicted and isn't innocent even among the neutral Houses, and I don't only mean the neutral Houses of the wizengamot, knew that Sirius was the secret keeper."

Amelia asks "and what if I say what Remus says is true?"

Isabel says "it would carry more weight but I didn't forget that you and Sirius were having a relationship although only friends of you and Sirius know."

Amelia tries to suppress her blush and says "I can offer a vow on my job as Director of the DMLE and even my life if that will convince you."

Jacob asks "why is this important?"

Remus says "it is important as I want to know how you think about Sirius Black."

Jacob asks "why?"

Remus sighs and pretends to calm down by petting Snuffles. Both Snuffles and Remus know it is something completely different. Snuffles barks and put his head against Remus's hand.

Remus nods and says "what if I tell you that Sirius Black is Regent Potter and that we can also talk about your youngest daughter being betrothed to Heir Black as I understand you don't know who Lord Black and Heir Black are? Sirius Black is Lord Black."

Jacob springs up and almost screams "that is impossible the Goblins cannot allow convicted wizards or witches especially escaped convicted prisoners obtain their title. Of course, convicted prisoners who have done their time in Azkaban can still get their title but Sirius escaped and with a life sentence he probably had he cannot obtain his title. I know that the Goblins and the Ministry have an agreement and contract."

Jacob wants to grab his wand but Amelia expected this and already has her wand pointed at Jacob and Isabel. Amelia needs to keep her attention on Jacob. She would be afraid of Isabel, but Isabel wouldn't try anything as she really loves Jacob and would be afraid Amelia attack, hurt if not kill Jacob.

Amelia says "Jacob please sit down. I don't want to attack you as I still see you as a friend and please listen."

Jacob reluctantly sits down. Isabel almost immediately grabs his arm and pushes herself against him. She is afraid but also to prevent Jacob from attacking Amelia as while she trusts Amelia, she knows that if Jacob still tries going for his wand Amelia will attack. Amelia will not hurt him too much Isabel now know, as Amelia tried to make Jacob sit down which he fortunately did.

Let's end here for now. In the next chapter, we see the next part of the meeting and we see Harry's arrival at Gringotts and if the words allow it the talk between Daphne, Astoria and their parents regarding House Business and the other schools arrive.

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* maenor gwyrddlas is Greengrass Manor in the Welsh Language.