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"Normal Talking"

'Thoughts'

"Parseltongue"

"Come on Harry last one." Hermione said handing him a potion vial. Harry shivered, he swore having to down so many potions was the worst and they got more bitter the more he did it. Taking the potion vial he made a disgusted face. He downed the potion, just as bitter as all the others and it caused him to shiver in discomfort.

"See it's not that bad." Daphne said as she took the empty bottle and put it in a case with four other empty vials. The group was currently sitting in the classroom Harry used for training. The days had passed slowly for him but thankfully Hermione, Susan, and Daphne had kept him company. They were fully ready to skip classes, even if Hermione nearly broke out in a rash at the thought. Harry had assured them he would be fine on his own and encouraged them to keep on attending. Usually, his friends stopped by every once in a while when they could. Jones was the most constant visitor giving her a free schedule.

Even some of his Quidditch teammates had come around to check in on him which was nice. Dinners were awkward given the circumstances but Harry didn't put much thought into it. Dumbledore had been taken from school grounds and placed in Ministry custody so McGonagall had been appointed as Temporary Headmistress for the time being.

Amelia had combed Dumbledore's office and left nothing untouched. Everything was searched and if it was deemed evidence or useful in the case it was confiscated. Harry wondered what the office looked like now but he imagined it probably was a mix of messy and empty. When she was satisfied with the state of the physical evidence she moved on to him. They spent nearly three hours together where she combed through his memories completely with his permission.

She didn't leave a single metaphorical stone unturned as she looked for the smallest details. Any proof of Legilimency beyond what occurred recently, any further instances of manipulations, even something as small as just spending a little too much time on Harry. Once she was satisfied she then had him show her to the Chamber of Secrets. She was shocked to see the Basilisk in person, the memories gave her an idea but seeing the beast in the flesh was something else. She had told Harry she would request Gringotts to collect the beast on his behalf. Seeing as he was the one to slay the beast he had full rights to the corpse. She did request that he loan her the head for the upcoming trial. Harry was more than happy to oblige and give Amelia anything she needed. After that, she returned to the Ministry to keep an eye on Dumbledore not trusting him to be out of her sight. Though she did leave behind a contingency of Aurors to keep an eye on things.

She would return after the trial whatever the outcome to head the tournament organization for the last task. In her absence, she had appointed Alastor Moody to act as head for the time being along with Barty Crouch who retained his position by the skin of his teeth from what Harry heard though Amelia and Moody were keeping a tight leash. As well as a few other officials Harry was not familiar with.

Madame Maxime and Kakaroff had been removed from organizer positions but retained their positions as Judges but they wouldn't have any say in the tasks only the performances. Dumbledore had been replaced by Flitwick to be the Judge from Hogwarts while McGonagall lead the school. Flitwick was a good choice as he was fair and had no favorites in this tournament seeing as the two Hogwarts champions weren't in his house of Ravenclaw.

Beyond that nothing progressed with the tournament, none of the champions knew what the last task was going to be and now it might have been completely changed from what it initially was going to be.

As for the potions he was having to take, with Madam Pomfrey free of her compulsions she took it upon herself to see to Harry's return to the peak physical condition that he was supposed to be at. That meant a full regiment of physical exercises and a full menu of specially made potions to help make up for lost nutrients and bring back up to what a healthy fourteen-year-old like him should be.

"It'll be worth it, you'll see." Daphne said pushing the case off to the side. "My father had to do a similar regiment when he was released from Azkaban. Shouldn't take more than a few weeks, a month at most, to get you to where you should be."

"I wonder if you'll be taller?" Susan wondered out loud.

"You think I'm short?" Harry asked and Susan shook her head.

"Not really, but I heard that sometimes people who take these potions usually grow about an inch or two by the end." She explained.

"And you haven't been eating right at home so I think your growth was probably severely stunted. So you could shoot up a foot after this is over." Hermione guessed and Daphne nodded.

"It's possible." Harry thought about it and did like the idea of being taller.

"That'd be nice." He said as he began to do his stretches some with Daphne's help to make sure he was getting a full range of motion.

"After this, you'll probably feel a lot stronger and faster too since you'll be building up some muscle mass from your exercises and since you'll be getting the proper nutrients you'll be able to retain it." Daphne said as she helped him stretch downwards to touch his toes.

"Six-pack here I come!" He jokingly cheered. The girls laughed at that as they finished up the stretches and began doing basic exercises. Nothing too strenuous just simple pushups and situps with Hermione bringing some others that she knew of from Muggle routines such as planks and lunges. The girls had decided to join him in his routine to show their support.

"You know after this you can try some spells, Pomfrey gave you the clear." Susan said which got Harry excited, He had been itching to cast a spell. After training with magic so intensely nearly every day for this tournament it felt odd to go without it for so long. The group continued their exercises before they heard a knock on the door.

"'Arry?" He heard the familiar voice of his fellow champion.

"Come in Fleur." He said and the door opened seeing the ever enchanting face of the Veela. She smiled at him and the group.

"Sorry to interrupt, I know you are still in the process of recovering." She said but Harry waved her off.

"It's fine."

"I just wanted to properly thank you for what you did, for me and my family." She said bowing her head with a curtsey. Harry smiled and nodded.

"It's okay Fleur, I'm sure anyone else would've done the same." Fleur shook her head at that.

"I am not so sure, you risked not only your own life but even that which you love just to save my sister as well."

"She was a little girl, who should not have even been picked in the first place."

"Oui, but I still thank you and know that mon Papa will aid you with anything you may need."

"Merci." Harry thanked her for using french which delighted Fleur very much.

"There is someone else who would like to thank you. Allez, il attend." She spoke and a shy-looking Gabrielle poked her head around the door frame before stepping in hiding slightly behind her sister. Harry smiled brightly at her as she buried her red face in Fleur's skirt.

"Gabrielle." She urged the smaller girl in front as she stood fiddling with the hem of her skirt.

"Merci de m'avoir sauvé." She spoke quietly, Harry could guess what she was saying but didn't understand french.

"Gabrielle, Anglaise" She urged and Gabrielle blushed.

"T'ank 'ou for saving me." She tried her accent thick, she wasn't as practiced as her older sister. She then jumped forward to wrap Harry in a hug which he returned. She then bolted out of the room much to the amusement of her sister.

"I believe she may have a crush on you, again merci 'Arry, I am in your debt. Anything you need just ask." She said giving him a polite kiss on the cheek before following her sister out of the room.

"Well, I thought Hermione was the only one we had to bring in, guess we got to make two more spots for a couple of Veela sisters." Daphne said to Susan with a sigh and Harry just rolled his eyes.

"I think you three are all I could ever need." He assured and went over to his bag to get his wand. He had put it away so as to not be tempted to use magic until he was cleared but now it felt very comfortable and right in his hand.

"Okay, why don't we start with something simple, Lumos." Hermione suggested. Harry nodded and cast the spell, he then had to cover his eyes along with the girls as they were not prepared for the blinding shine that erupted from his wand.

"Nox!" Harry shouted and the light vanished.

"Wow!" Susan exclaimed rubbing her eyes and blinking rapidly.

"I think my magic is in proper working order."

"That was way too bright." Hemione said as her vision began to return to her.

"I guess that my magic got a bit of a kick to it now." Harry said and Daphne nodded.

"It's probably not going to be that intense for long though, your core is still a bit unstable so it'll probably get back under control in a few days." Daphne observed.

"So should I hold off on casting then?" Harry asked but was relieved when Daphne shook her head.

"No, this is good using magic will get your body used to its new limits so you should go ahead and practice."

"Right, hey do you think this will affect Demona at all?" Hermione wondered and Harry hadn't thought about that, Demona had become accustomed to this dimension so she didn't have to rely on him for her magic but they still shared the connection and it was still strong.

"Well, let's see." Harry said as Demona manifested from his shadow. He petted her affectionately as the girls moved behind the pair to not be in any danger, However, he decided to not command her to do anything.

"You know what never mind, cause if she is more powerful then she could accidentally blow a hole in the wall." He said a bit sheepishly and Demona whined at not being able to have some fun.

"Sorry girl maybe when we're outside." She began to wag her tail as she suddenly dissipated into smoke and melted back into his shadow. Except something happened that Harry did not expect. He felt like someone had ripped the floor out from under him and he saw his girlfriends reach for him in surprise before he found himself in a dark space the only forms of light being suddenly flecks or tongues of flame whipping out from the smokey surroundings.

He was only in the realm for a moment before he suddenly found himself on his back no longer in the classroom but instead on the edge of the forbidden forest in the shadow of a tree the castle in view and a cloudy sky overhead. Harry jerked up in surprise and looked around and saw an excited Demona. Once it clicked in his head what just happened he grinned.

"Since when could you do that!?" He exclaimed excitedly as he began to shower Demona with pets and pats. He didn't spend too much time reveling though since he probably scared his girlfriends with his sudden disappearance.

"We'll come back later, can you take us back?" He asked and Demona lowered herself so he could climb on her back. She jumped up and when she hit the ground she met nothing as both melted into the shadow of the tree and just like before Harry found himself in the same dark shadowy realm as before. They remained for a moment before they popped back out in the classroom surprising the girls who were at the door ready to go look for him.

"That's new." He said as he slid off Demona's back the girls came up to him to check on him.

"How'd you do that?" Hermione asked and Harry looked to Demona and mentally asked her but all he received was just an exciting rush from Demona.

"Not sure, we have to try this out though, It's so much better than the Floo or Portkey." He said, whenever he tried those kinds of magical travel he always felt sick or dizzy and they all seemed to hate him since he had yet to step out of a Floo fire instead always seemed to be tossed out.

"Where did you go?" Susan asked.

"The edge of the Forbidden Forest." Harry answered surprising the girls.

"That's pretty far." Susan said and Harry looked down at his shadow and stepped away from Demona. He then tried to focus on what it felt like to fall through the shadow but nothing happened.

"Well, I can't do it by myself." He went back to Demona and placed a hand on her he gave her a quick mental image of the outside of the classroom and just like before he felt weightless and was in the same dark space. They stayed for only a moment as they reappeared on the wall opposite the classroom in between two windows that created a shadow on the floor. Harry laughed a bit to himself in amazement. Going forward he re-entered the classroom.

"This is brilliant." He grinned to himself.

"It is, you're not supposed to be able to apparate in this school, the only form of magical travel that works are brooms and the Floo but only when it's unlocked." Hermione said.

"Elves can apparate." Susan pointed out.

"Elven magic is different from ours plus if the Elves couldn't apparate it would make their jobs much harder. Also I don't think it's a form of Apparating." Daphne said coming forward. "Apparating has a certain feel and look to it. That wasn't Apparating, it's just what Demona has always done, only this time with Harry."

"Do you think it's only me? Can she take others?" Harry wondered Hermione stepped forward.

"Well, let's test it." Hermione said as Harry stepped away and she placed her hand on Demona and Harry gave the mental command, Seeing it from the outside was interesting as He saw that while Demona reverted to her smokey flamed form the shadowy smoke wrapped itself around Hermione before both melted into the shadow and a second later they appeared in the same shadow outside the classroom as before. Hermione looked a bit dizzy and wobbly. Harry quickly came forward to help her out.

"I fell a bit sick." She said as she leaned down leaning on her knees and taking a few deep breaths.

"Really? I didn't feel anything at all." Harry said rubbing soothing circles on her back as she steadied herself.

"It's probably because you're bonded to her so you're more attuned with her magic. Since Hermione isn't she doesn't have that advantage." Daphne observed.

"Sorry about that." Harry apologized and Hermione shook her head standing back up.

"It's alright Harry, but this is still incredible. You have to wait till after the tournament to really test it but this will be a huge help in the final task." She said.

"Well, maybe, we don't even know what the last task is going to be."

"Whatever it is, being able to teleport is always going to be an advantage." Susan said. The group continued to talk a bit before they felt it was time to head out. Harry began to gather his things and walked out with his girlfriends. As they passed some students Harry noticed how he could see the difference of opinions amongst the student body. Those that thought he was framing Dumbledore or something always gave him glares as he passed. Those that were undecided simply glanced at him choosing to remain neutral. Those that believed him or were in the know simply gave him nods or treated him as normal.

That was something else, he came clean with his friends. Since Dumbledore was in custody there was no more risk to them so he told them everything. Jones as one might have expected took it in stride. Blaise, Tracey listened and using logic and the evidence presented agreed with him.

Others like Neville were a bit harder to convince, which wasn't a surprise since most of the people who didn't believe in Harry came from Gryffindor which was Dumbledore's favored house. But luckily Neville trusted Harry and believed him. Ron of course was a complete pain, he had confronted Harry spouting some nonsense about how Daphne had used the imperious on him or something. Luckily he wasn't so stupid as to try something since he still remembered that Harry had a huge Hellhound ready to strike at any given moment.

Not that Harry would order her to kill him, Ron might be acting like a git but Harry wasn't a murderer. Still, a giant Hellhound was a good deterrent. But that didn't stop Ron from talking about Harry to others. Malfoy was the confusing cause, on one hand, he hated Harry and after the night of the Ball, the feeling was most assuredly mutual. But now there seemed to be an air of respect for what Harry had started. That alone made Harry want to back off the whole plan and just let Dumbledore back. Not that he would of course.

Entering the Great Hall he saw his friends sitting around the Slytherin table engaged in a conversation. Taking a look around Harry was pleased to see that others appeared to follow his group's example. Students from different houses had moved to be closer to their friends. It was mainly the upperclassmen but it was still setting an example for the younger generation.

"Harry, how you doing?" Jones asked as they took their seats at the table.

"Good, Great actually."

"That's good, how's the magic?"

"Little overpowered at the moment but it's settling." Harry said and Jones nodded.

"Hey mate, they got a date for Dumbledore's trial." Blaise said as He handed him this morning's paper. And sure enough, there on the front page was Dumbledore still in his usual robes though he was chained up. Above his head were the bold words Dumbledore, Savior turned Betrayer!? After that, there was an informational note telling the readers that the trial would take place this Saturday. The article that followed was written by Rita Skeeter and it was mainly fanciful and meant to build up tension for the upcoming trial. She couldn't outright claim if he was innocent or guilty. Though as Harry read he did see a few things that she wrote down that she definitely shouldn't have known. Such as his use of snakes to gather information. The only people that knew about that were his girlfriends and Amelia. He hadn't even told his friends yet.

"Okay this is getting annoying, how does she know this?" He asked as he leaned over to Hermione and showed her the article and pointed out the details that she definitely shouldn't know.

"This is just like our first date if she keeps mouthing off these details she could risk the whole trial. Our biggest advantage is for Dumbledore to have little to no idea of the charges that are being brought against him." Daphne said irritated. Rita's desire for a juicy story could through their whole plan into jeopardy.

"I wouldn't worry about it too much, my Aunt is there and she knows better than to give Dumbledore access to any information. But it's still annoying." Susan said just as miffed as the others.

"Wait she talks about the interview you did with Madam Bones. How did she know about that?" Hermione asked knowing that Amelia went to great lengths to ensure that the information didn't get out.

"I don't know, but she's starting to become a problem." Harry said and Jones suddenly grinned.

"Say the word and I'll make sure that she takes a nice long vacation." She cackled evilly and Harry rolled his eyes.

"Sure Jones, sure."

"Oh, I'll do it! Just watch me!"

"I'm sure."

"I'm vicious! You don't even know."

"I fear for the people of the world when you finally graduate." Harry said with a mock somber tone as the duo was quiet for a moment before they burst out laughing.

"In all seriousness, we need to keep an eye out. Rita can't just run her mouth it'll just cause more problems." Daphne said as she smiled at Harry's and Jones's antics.

"Agreed." Hermione her mind running a mile a minute trying to figure out how Rita could've gotten the information without being caught.

"Just another thing to add to the Pile huh?" Tracey said as Neville looked uncomfortable.

"You alright Nev?" Harry asked noticing his discomfort.

"Y-yeah, it's just... It is still a bit strange. He was such a Hero." Neville explained, that he grew up with stories of how Dumbledore fought Grindelwald and won. He was a hero to many people, to see him in a bad light just felt wrong to him.

"It's alright, It'll probably feel a little strange for a while, but that's to be expected. You trusted him after all." Tracey said grabbing Neville's hand. Neville cracked a small smile at that and nodded in thanks. The group talked a bit more before McGonagall walked to the podium and gathered the attention of the students to her.

"Good Evening Students, I understand that we have had a rough couple of days. And with the news of... Professor Dumbledor's upcoming trial I understand that many of you will need time to process. So classes will be canceled for this week and we will resume this coming Monday. If any of you feel the need to talk I urge you to seek out your heads of house as we are all ready to hear you out. While these are trying times, I must implore you to stay strong. I believe in each and every one of you and now more than ever we must remain united and support each other." McGonagall said before stepping down.

"She's not doing too bad as Headmistress." Susan observed getting nods from the group.

"I like how she's actually encouraging unity in the school. Think people will listen?" Tracey said.

"I think they already are." Harry said once again seeing the students sitting at different tables.

"Look at us, a bunch of trendsetters!" Jones cheered. The night went by calmly enough the atmosphere in the castle was still tense. The other school's students didn't stick around much as they stayed on either their ship for Durmstrand or the carriage for Beuxbaton. The group remained together for some time before Harry and his girlfriends separated to head to the hospital wing.

When they arrived Madam Pomfrey greeted them.

"Mister Potter good. Remove your shirt." She instructed and Harry did so not feeling so self-conscious now. While his regiment was still early it was already bearing fruit. He didn't look so deathly thin now and his scars had all but disappeared. He was amazed as that fact alone made him feel light as a feather.

"Miss Greengrass you can begin removing his bandages." Pomfrey said and the Slytherin girl nodded as she began to tug at the wrap before it came loose. He raised his arms to be out of her way and eventually she had a wad of bandages around her hand which she placed on a nearby stand. She then observed him from the back along with Hermione and Susan and they all felt elated at seeing that the scars were nearly gone, practically invisible at this point. He wouldn't need the cream anymore as they would fade naturally.

"They're gone." Hermione told him and Harry felt a rush of warmth flood him and it leaked through his bond as Demona returned it. Such simple words but they carried more impact than anyone could've understood. Especially for him. Harry turned and reached for Hermione who delivered the news and brought her into a Kiss. At first, she was surprised before melting into it and when they separated her eyes fluttered and a smile grew on her face.

He then went over to Daphne who did so much work to help him and kissed her. Unlike Hermione, there was no surprise as she wrapped her arms around his neck and brought their bodies closer together. After that, he went to Susan who had been an enormous help with dumbledore, and even brought Amelia into it to help. He brought her in and pulled her close as he kissed her and like Daphne, she wrapped her arms around his neck and melted into it.

"Now now, let's not get carried away," Pomfrey said caring a the same case of potions that Daphne had except with filled ones and she traded them out. Susan and Harry separated but couldn't keep themselves from smiling.

"You can put your shirt back on Mister Potter." Pomfrey said with an amused grin. Harry chuckled a bit before putting his shirt back on.

"It's fine, we can just take it off later, maybe a bit more." She said with a smile and Pomfrey rolled her eyes.

"Miss Greengrass." She warned and Daphne pouted.

"Oh fine."

"Later." Harry said which made Susan and Hermione look at him shocked and Daphne looked elated.

"Aw, You've corrupted him!" Susan joked.

"My efforts paid off!" Daphne cheered and Hermione just shook her head.

Harry was mainly joking but he couldn't deny that the idea of becoming more intimate with his girlfriends had become more and more enticing since he started his new regiment. He had brought it up with Pomfrey previously and she suggested that his stunted growth through malnutrition and home life might've caused some disruptions to his hormones. This would explain why he was interested in girls but not to the same degree other boys his age might be. Now though his body was healing and catching up on lost time. Pomfrey of course warned him and lectured him about certain things after that which left Harry feeling very uncomfortable but he knew she did it for his betterment.

His girlfriends had noticed it too, more and more often they would catch his eyes wandering when they were alone. He always paid attention when they were talking but when they were just relaxing he couldn't help himself. He wasn't becoming a pervert or anything and the girls felt quite flattered by his attention. He was already attracted to them romantically but now it was growing which is a good thing.

Taking the potions Daphne stored them as they left. In truth, with no tournament happening and being unable to properly practice magic until today. The days had fallen into a sluggish lull, which was something that Harry found that he did not like. Being unable to use magic was the biggest torture thankfully his girlfriends had always been there to help him through.

Harry had to think back on that, his girlfriends. Hermione was his best friend, and though he never considered it before, now he wanted to find a way to go back in time just to kick his younger self one good time in the arse for not noticing her sooner. She had been nothing short of amazing in their relationship, they all have. Daphne and Susan, he never would've seen coming. The idea that people might've had a crush on him was... alien was the best way to describe it. But he couldn't be happier that they had approached him, connected with him. He never wanted to live without this feeling ever again. And if all went right with the upcoming trial he wouldn't have to.

He would never have to see or even talk about the Dursleys again. The pain they inflicted was being washed away by those he loved. And the proof of their cruelty to him, that constant reminder any time he laid on his back, was gone. Again thanks to the ones he loved... loved yes but he never said it, not yet.

Harry stopped walking and looked around they were alone in the corridor but this wasn't the right place. He didn't want to make this declaration here. He began to think about where they could go that he could make this a good memory for them.

"Harry is everything alright?" Susan asked as the girls stopped noticing that Harry wasn't moving. He didn't answer at first but then he smiled and nodded.

"Yes, hey follow me there is somewhere I want to go real quick." He said getting odd looks from the girls but he just continued the smile and walked on followed closely by his girlfriends. When they asked where he was going he would just shrug and smile. He lead them through the corridors and up the stairs. After a few twists and turns, the girls began to recognize the path they were taking.

"Harry why are we heading to the Astronomy tower." Hermione asked and he just shrugged. The astronomy tower was the best option he could think of. It was getting late the sun had set so the castle windows would be lit up and offer a wonderful view. He had also learned from Jones when she would hang out with him while he recovered and the girls were in classes, that the Astronomy tower had this neat little feature. Like the great hall, it could magically project celestial objects. This was necessary when you got higher up in the class and Aurora Sinestra liked to give the students a close-up view of what they were studying.

"It's a surprise." Harry answered Hermione as the group continued on reaching the entrance to the Astronomy tower and with a quick unlocking charm they entered. The girls filed in still waiting to figure out what Harry was doing as he began to look around the room.

According to Jones they Professor Sinestra wouldn't be using the projections until their fifth year so non of his girlfriends should know about it. It wasn't long until he found the lever that would activate the projections. Without Professor Sinestra it would just project the Milky way but that would be plenty beautiful for what he wanted to do. He pulled it and just like that there was a dim glow at the center of the room that slowly began to expand outward in a spiral. It grew and grew until it covered the whole room filling it with light.

The girls gasped as they watched and Harry was amazed as well. It was a perfect replica of the Milky Way complete with a slow spin and sparkling lights from the billions of tiny projected stars. Harry made a mental note to thank Jones for this little detail later. He smiled seeing the girl's eyes wide with amazement as they observed the projection. Then Harry approached them with butterflies in his stomach and his heart pounding in his chest.

"Harry this is amazing, though you probably spoiled the surprise for our classes." Hermione said taking in the display. Harry chuckled at that since she was probably right.

"It is amazing, but not amazing as you three." Harry said as all three girls looked at him smiling softly.

"Thanks, Harry, your pretty amazing too." Susan said and Harry nodded.

"Thank you, but let me say this." Harry said and took a deep breath. "I can't tell you how amazing all of you have been. Hermione, you've been there for me since our first year. I should've been a better friend to you back then and not taken so long to realize just how much you mean to me. There were so many times that without you, I think I might've died... or worse gotten expelled." He said with a grin at the end as Hermione cringed but still smiled brightly.

"Daphne, Susan I haven't known you as long as Hermione but you have become just as important to me. When I felt alone and everyone seemed to have turned their backs on me you sought me out. You helped me get through the first task. And you have been by my side helping me ever since. You helped free me from so many shackles... I..." He took a few breaths as he felt tears begin to sting his eyes.

"I honestly don't know what would've happened to me if I hadn't had you three there. You taught me so much, and have shown me what real love feels like. You didn't have to go this far or even stick around but you did even after I told you about my childhood. I felt broken, ashamed but you three showed me that I have nothing to be ashamed about." He said coming closer as Daphne, Susan, and Hermione looked at him with watery smiles. He felt his heart sore as he looked at them and the three words that had been bouncing around his head finally came out.

"I love you. All of you... so much." He said his words ringing in the room. The girls looked at him and slowly their eyes began to widen as what he said sunk in. It was obvious of course, but it is one thing to know and another to actually hear it being said.

Each of them had an idea or random daydream about how they would react. And yet nothing came close to how they felt. It was surreal they felt breathless as they could feel their hearts thudding in their chests. None of them could explain why, they had started kissing and had progressed a good amount in their relationship. Those three simple words, for them to have such an effect... it was too incredible to explain.

Harry began to feel nervous at their silence and began to worry if he might've said it too soon. Did he do something wrong? He was sure that this would be a romantic setting, was it too much? These thoughts were racing through his head before Susan came forward and claimed his lips with her own. It wasn't a deep kiss but he could feel the sincerity, the warmth, the passion behind it. She stepped away, not saying a word as Daphne came forward to kiss him. Again this was not the usual hungry kiss that she liked to do. It was simple and yet just as impactful.

Hermione came up last and brought him to her. Her kisses while always pleasant and lovely he could always sense an air of hesitance in them. More from just appearing proper rather than any doubts. But she let all that go for this she wanted to let him know just how much he meant to her and just what the words he spoke meant to her. When they separated all four of them came together and embraced each other.

They didn't speak, they didn't say a word. They didn't need to, what needed to be spoken had been. Now all that was left was to embrace it fully. Embrace each other and what they had. At this moment a silent promise was shared between the lovers.

Together... Always.

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Here is Chapter 16, a shorter chapter but it's more of a filler chapter, the calm before the storm if you would. We are going to get into some exciting stuff next chapter. The reveal of the author of the Grimoire and I will be sure to make it as epic of a reveal as I can. Then we also have the Trial which I hope I can make as believable and engaging as possible. Hope y'all enjoyed and let me know what you think. Until next time this has been your Average, Ordinary, Everyday Fallen angel!