How Dare You.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. That all belongs to J.K. Rowling.

'So, Granger, who are you pining over this year?' Malfoy asked. 'Saw Weasel dating that Brown bint. You should be glad to be shot of him.'

'I am… but he will be back when Lavender dumps him.'

'You're not thinking about letting him come back, are you?' Draco sputtered.

'I'm not that damn daft. I thought you were smarter than that.' Hermione snarled at him. 'And none of your business.' Hermione snarled.

'Hey… I'm just asking so I can help you snag him.' Draco said as his hands came up in surrender.

'Sorry I'm just tried of everyone harassing me about it.'

'He has to be older…, smarter…, So, none of our classmates, none of these dunderheads can keep your interest.'

~o~

'GOYLE, you do not put….' Snape tried to stop Goyle from blowing up his caldron.

BOOM!

The room quaked as slim splattered everyone in the area.

'Harry, Ron, get them to the hospital wing.' Hermione yelled as she pointed to some of her classmates, as she surveyed the room. Snape was lying on the ground. 'Draco can you clear the mess?' He nodded and started to wave his wand.

'Professor, are you ok?'

'Get off of me.' As he struggled to get up and go into his office. She could see his shoulder was injured. She followed him.

'Here let me help.' As she started to remove his shirt. Unveiling a sizzling wound. She turned to the shelf to get the healing potion and poured it on. Then handing him the vial of pain potion.

'I don't need your help.' He snarled.

'Then how will you get this on?' as she opened the jar of Blemish Free salve. And started to rub it in. The scar started to disappear as she rubbed more in. 'Here let me help you with a shirt as she accio'd a fresh shirt. She opened the sleeve so he could put his arm in.

'Did you not hear me, you insufferable girl. I don't need your help.' He growled.

'Fine dress yourself.' She pulled the shirt off of his half dress arm and threw it at him, then she turned and stormed out, running into Draco on her way out.

'It's him?' Draco asked as he saw the tears gathering to spill.

'It was.' She snarled. 'I done trying.' As she looked around the room, trying to get her composure back. 'Thank you, you did a good job cleaning up.'

'Thanks, I can do a cleaning charm,' Trying to lighten the mood in the room. 'And everybody is ok, a few burns, but nothing some salve couldn't cure. Go back to the dorms I will be up in a minute. She nodded and left.

'You, my godfather, are an idiot.' Draco snarled as he came into the office, watching Severus trying to put his shirt on. 'You had the one witch that could stand to be in the same room as you and you just ran her off. You're a stupid git.' Severus's head popped up to look at his godson. 'You haven't noticed she is the first to offer to help you with the hospital brewing? Help grade papers? Are you that dense?' Draco giggled as he watched Severus try to get his shirt on. After a few minutes watching him struggle, he reached forward and grabbed the shirt so Severus could shrug it on. 'You know she would have been glad to help you. She wasn't even repulsed by your scars. Oh well, you can keep your heartless slags. Your classroom is clean, everyone was checked out by Madam Pomfrey, and you have a shirt on so … I'm going back to my dorms.' With that Draco turned and left.

'Hey, Granger, you ok?' Draco asked as he entered their shared common room.

'Yea, thanks Draco.'

'So, are you done with Severus?'

'Yea, I am done trying to get his attention.'

'So, who else is there? How about Harry?'

'Um… he's dating Ginny.'

'So, you like him?' she popped her head up. 'You didn't deny liking him just he was dating Ginny.' Draco grinned, she nodded.

'It's not like you can't, he is a sweetheart. He loves to cuddle.' Draco's eyebrows shot up.

'Cuddles?'

'Yea while we were on the run, it got cold in the tent, so we shared a bed to keep warm… nothing happened. I knew Ginny loved him and I couldn't lose her friendship.'

'She loves his money and fame. I've seen her at the press meets. Stand here Harry, look here Harry. She is only out for his money. Trust me I can smell the greedy bints a mile away.'

'Well, it's Harry's life and he is with who he wants to be with.' As she got up. 'Night Draco, it's been a long day.' He nodded.

'I agree I just have a few things to do then I'm off to bed as well, night.' Just after Hermione's door closed there was a knock on the door, as it opened and Harry came in.

'Hermione still up?'

'She just went up.'

'Oh, I saw her leaving the classroom, she looked upset.'

'You noticed that?'

'Well yea, I have been her friend for 8 years. And spent almost a year in the same tent.'

'Did you realize she had a crush on Snape?'

'Yea, I did, who else could compliment her?' Harry grinned.

'Well, he got short with her, and she says she is done chasing him. Do you think she will stick to that?'

'Did he growl at her?' Draco nodded. 'Did she throw something at him?' Draco nodded again. 'Yea she's done with him.' Harry sighed. 'I thought he would be a good match for her.'

'She said you two slept together.'

'Slept as in sleep… it was e'fing cold in that tent.' Harry bristled at the accusation.

'That's what she said.' Draco grinned. 'Can I ask you something?'

'Yea go ahead.'

'What do you think of Granger as a girlfriend?'

'Well, she would be a terrific girlfriend. She not money hungry, hates being out in public, and she cares.' Harry grinned.

'By the look on your face you like her, and more than just as a friend. So why are you with the Weaslette? She is everything Miya is not?'

'Well… Ron claimed her first and then Ginny kind of latched onto me.'

'Ron claimed her? You really think the dunderhead could keep her satisfied?'

'No, but I was still having self-worth issues and didn't want to lose them over a relationship.'

'Can I ask… do you really love Ginny? Get married to her tomorrow if everything else in the world lined up just right?' Harry hesitated. 'I take that as a no, in my opinion, Miya would be your best bet. You already know you can sleep with her, she won't spend all of your accounts without asking first. And I can see her being a wildcat in bed.' Draco grinned. 'If I didn't already have Astoria, I would chase her. Does she know you are a lord?'

'A lord? What are you talking about?'

'You really don't know?' Harry shook his head. 'Let me see if this works… Ragnook can you bring Harry Potter's books.' Draco looked around. 'Wait for it…' as a pop and a goblin appeared.

'I was called?' the goblin surveyed the room. 'Lord Malfoy, Lord Potter, how can I help?'

'Harry did not know he will receive a lord title upon graduation.' Draco said.

'Actually, he will receive Lord Potter and Lord Black, plus Potter manor, Grimmauld Place, a total of 6 vacation homes around the world. Access to the Potter and Black vaults.'

'Oh…' Harry gawped.

'And we do have a problem, there are intruders in Grimmauld Place, and they are bleeding the Black house vault dry.' Ragnook said.

'I know about… bleeding the account dry?'

'Yes, there are people that are living there rent free when they have their own accounts to live off of.'

'What? Yes, the Weasley's are living there but they don't have money, that is why they are living there. They are trying to save money to rebuild the burrow.'

'Mr. Potter, they received a retribution check of five-hundred thousand to rebuild the house back on June 1st. By my records they have gone on many shopping trips since then, not once sending you money for food or rent.' As he handed Harry a paper. 'This is everything you have paid for since the deposit into their account.'

'Wow, 80 galleons a week for food? that's just for the six of you?' Draco sputtered. 'How many plates does the Weasel eat? We spend that in a month for three. What are they eating lobster?'

'I didn't know…'

'I suggest kicking them out and sending them a bill, if they didn't tell you and just cabbaged off of you.' Draco stated as Ragnook nodded.

'But they have taken care of me since first year…' Harry sputtered.

'I can figure out those expenses and subtract it from this total.' Ragnook said as Harry nodded.

'And add up what it would cost for Hermione staying there too.' Ragnook started writing in his book.

'Are you sure of this amount?' Harry looked at the cost of his and Hermione's care.

'My figures are always right, in truth yours were inflated a few hundred galleons. They still owe 1,900 for food and 160 for six months 950 galleons for rent. For a total of 2,850 minus 40 galleons for food for the two of you.' Harry huffed. 'I will be very generous with your money and deduct 80 galleons.' As he started to figure the amount. 'I came up with 2,770 galleons. So I will write up the bill. They owe you back rent and food, due to the lack of information on their part and from this day forward will owe 160 a month for rent if they want to stay and will be paying for their own food.' At first Harry felt bad about charging rent but then finding out they had money and choose not to spend it on the house.

'Have they even started on the house?' Draco asked.

'No Ms. Weasley said she couldn't decide on a floor plan.' Ragnook said.

'How long does it take to build a house?' Harry asked.

'Four to six weeks depending on the size. Average house four weeks a mansion like Malfoy's six weeks.'

'That cow.' Harry screamed and threw a candy dish at the wall.

'What is going on down here?' Hermione came out of her room.

'Sorry Miya, might as well put some water on, it's a long story.'

'Harry, I think we need something stronger than tea.' Draco smirked as he got up to get glasses and a bottle. Harry started to tell Hermione the story.

'That self-centered cow.' Hermione shrieked. 'That's how Ginny could afford all of those clothes. She told me she was working at 3w's, while we were working on the rebuilding of the castle. Are you kicking them out or letting them stay?'

'I should let them stay, but… Ragnook give them one month and then they are out.' The goblin nodded.

'Do you still have a house elf?' Harry nodded. 'Can you call him?' Draco asked.

'Kreacher?' pop he appeared.

'Yes master, I was going shopping can I get you anything? Oh master Mafoy what can I do for you?' as he looked between the two wizards.

'May I?' Draco looked at Harry, as he nodded. 'Can you shop later and go over to Potter manor and catalog all of the furniture and the condition of it? Lord Potter will need to know what shape it is in before he is to take possession upon graduation.' Kreacher looked to Harry for permission.

'Yes, that sounds like a great job for him. Please let me know what state the house is in and if I need more house elves.'

'Yes master, I proudly serve the house of Potter.' And he popped out.

'That will keep him busy and out of the house.' Draco smiled.

'Good thinking.'

'Here is what I am sending.' As Ragnook handed Harry a paper to read. 'Your name is nowhere on it, as it is our responsibility to keep the accounts safe from theft.'

'Thank you. When will I get the keys to the Potter estate?'

'Upon graduation. I will see you then. Have a good night.' With that the goblin apparated out.

'I think I'm ready for bed you two have something to talk about.' Draco winked at Harry. 'You have the perfect chance. Fate must be looking down on you two.'

'What is he talking about Harry?'

'Um… I have had a crush on you since first year but…'

'Ron.'

'Yea. I know you liked Snape but I'm willing to wait until your ready to start a relationship.' Harry looked to his feet.

'Oh Harry, but what about Ginny?'

'Do you really think we could… after this?'

'No, but I didn't want to get my hopes up for nothing.' Harry's head popped up to look at Hermione. 'Why don't we have a few days to..'

'Yea, if I show up with my arm around you Ginny will lose her shite all over the great hall tomorrow morning.' Harry grinned.

'Yea, but if we wait too long it will be a whole month of her attitude.' Hermione grimaced.

'Ok, maybe Friday so we can go to Hogsmeade Saturday?' Hermione nodded and kissed his cheek.

'It's a date.' Harry grinned as he left the room.

~o~

Harry nudged Hermione as he spotted an owl with a red envelope landed in front of Harry.

'Here we go.'

How could they kick us out? We have cared for you since first year. We have treated you like our own child. This is unacceptable. You need to come home immediately to sort this out.

The howler in Molly's voice caught fire.

'What is going on here?' Headmistress McGonagall asked as she neared the table. Harry whispered the short version. Well then, I guess we need to get this sorted. Who is your banker?' As Harry told her what was going on, he popped into the great hall.

'I feel I am needed.'

'Thank you Ragnook, it might go slightly better if you are there to explain things. This is absolutely tripe for her to do this to you. You four please join me.' Pointing to Ron, Ginny, Harry and Hermione. They floo'd into Grimmauld Place Molly was screaming to herself as Harry stepped out.

'Where is that blasted house elf?' He was supposed to go get groceries.' She spun around to the fireplace at the sound of people floo'ing in. 'Why in Merlins are they kicking us out? This is our home too. We have cared for you like one of our own.' Molly screeched. As Arthur stepped into the room.

'If you stop talking long enough for the goblin to explain woman.' Minerva bellowed above Molly's grumblings. Molly stared at her. 'Don't look at me like that, I too would like the whole story.' Minerva growled back.

'It is none of your business.' Molly growled back.

'It is when it disturbs my lunch. Now shut it and let Ragnook explain.' Everyone looked surprised at Minerva's outburst.

'I am the overseer of the Potter, Black estates, and I have noticed that his funds are depleting faster than they should be for a student in Hogwarts care. I find that there are people living here without paying for their own expenses when they themselves have a sizable amount in their vaults. So as overseer I am giving you a bill for past living expenses, and from this day forward you will have one month to get your house built and move out. All expenses will be paid for by you.' Ragnook looked to Arthur and Molly.

'Back bill? How can you? We took care of Harry and Hermione. And we have been allowed to live here since before the war.'

'Yes, we only billed you for the time since you got your pay-out. You did not need to spend 80 galleons a week for food. And before you start, I did deduct the amount allowed for the care of Ms. Granger and Mr. Potter.'

'Fine we will be moving out today I will not live where I'm not wanted.'

'Ms. Weasley, I'm fine with you staying here for the month while the house is being built.'

'No, we will not overstay our welcome.' Molly screeched, as Hermione whispered into Harry's ear.

'Where will you stay?' Hermione asked.

'Why does it matter to you?' Molly snarled. '

'So, I know where to send your boxes.' Harry snarled.

'The Leaky Cauldron.' She huffed.

'Kreacher.' Pop the elf was at Harry's feet. 'Please go around and pack all of the Weasley's belongings and deliver them to the Leaky Cauldron.' Ginny went running out of the room.

'Yes master.' With a pop he was gone. A few minutes later he was back. 'Tom said 5 galleon storage fees monthly.' As he turned and left.

'What about all of this?' as she pointed to the dresser full of new dishes.

'As they were mine before you moved in, and Ron broke them the last time he threw his temper tantrum and needed to be replaced using my money they are mine. Anything else you want to argue about?' Ginny came back grinning.

'At least my stuff is still here.' Harry shook his head.

'I think that stuff is Hermione's.' Harry grinned.

'What do you mean? Her stuff?' Ginny yelled.

'Well didn't you buy her that stuff this summer with your 3w's paycheck?' as Hermione nodded. 'Because I remember her complaining that you spent way too much money on her. Ragnook how do gifts work?'

'Yes, if she bought for Ms. Granger then they are Hermione's things.'

'You only told your mother she bought them so you wouldn't get into trouble for spending your payout monies.'

'You spent what?' Molly screeched.

'What about the telly you bought me?' Ron asked.

'I said the telly was for the house, not you so that stays here.'

'Well, is there anything else that needs to be explained?' Ragnook asked. All of the Weasleys shook their heads. 'Then please sign here.' Pointing to two spots on the paper. 'Ms. Weasley here,' as Molly signed her name. 'Mr. Weasley, here.' The funds have been transferred to Mr. Potters account.'

'That puts us below the price of a house.' As she watched the balance of her account fall.'

'Ms. Weasley no you can no longer afford to build a house as extravagance of the Potter manor or Malfoy for that matter, but you can still afford any one of these.' As he placed four floorplans on the table.

'Those are so… small.' Molly whimpered. 'Do you have anything bigger?' Hermione glanced down to look at them.

'Yes, but it will deplete your bank account.' Ragnook shook his head in the shear ignorance. And pulled out more floorplans. Molly started flipping thru the papers.

'Molly how can you say small? These all have sixteen rooms.' Hermione shook her head. 'You need …' as she counted on her fingers. 'Eleven rooms.'

'And how do you figure that?' she snarled.

'A room for you and Arthur.' Holding up a finger. 'One room for each child, Bill, Charlie, Percy, George, Ron, and Ginny.' Raising six more fingers. 'Two big bedrooms set up with bunk beds for the grandchildren, One girls, one boys.' Raising two more fingers. 'And then two guest rooms.' She was getting ready to lift her last finger when she realized she didn't have enough so she grabbed Harry's hand and raised his finger. 'Eleven.' as she counted off the fingers. 'Ragnook is there any that has eleven rooms?' He nodded as he pulled out a floorplan. 'See here a long hallway your room at the end, all of the kids rooms here and here.' As she pointed to the rooms in the hallway. 'Can these two rooms be enlarged so they can put bunk beds in?' Ragnook nodded. 'And then these two are the guest rooms. Here, is a large kitchen, look at the size of this living room.'

'And this is in your budget. With a lot extra for spending.' Ragnook added.

'But only two guestrooms?' Molly whined. 'Fine I will settle with this one.' Pointing to a twenty-room house.'

'Ms. Weasley, this will only leave you 10 thousand galleons, and that depends on how extravagant you go with the fixtures and furnishings.' She looked at him in question. 'You will want all new furniture, and that will run about 4,000 galleons. That will leave you 6 thousand galleons to live off of, as long as you keep the standard floor, counters.' He jotted down his figures. 'I'm going to just put this out there, they way you have spent almost half of the money on frivolous things so far, I suggest you build the house Ms. Granger suggested and you will be able to spend a chunk on the furniture and the house fitting you want and still have money in your account. But this is just my suggestion. I will give all of this to your personal banker.' As he made copies. 'You two need to discuss this and then come into the bank with your final decision.' Ragnook said to the Weasleys.

'But I want this one.' Molly whined.

'And just think if you had built the house back in June might still have a hefty bank account." Harry said with a smirk.

'Molly let's go and discuss this over dinner. Harry, I'm so sorry I didn't realize what was happening. When I brought up help paying for rent and food, I was told it was taken care of.'

'Arthur, I don't blame you, I know how she controls the house.' Harry spoke with remorse. 'Good luck with the house hunting.' Arthur steered Molly to the floo. Ragnook left right after they did.

'Sippy.' Minerva called out as a house elf popped in. Minerva whispered into the elf's ear, they could see the little elf's head nod. 'Can you take Mr. and Miss Weasley to their dorms? I will be back soon.' With a nod Ron, Ginny and Sippy disappeared. 'Now you two. I hate to say it but Harry, I feel you will no longer be able to stay in Gryffindor Tower. So where do I put you?'

'Well, Um… we did share a tent while we were on the run, I would be willing to share my dorm with him.' Minerva's eyebrow shot up. 'Yes, we do like each other, and we are going to try dating.' Minerva nodded.

'Let's change the wards so Weasleys can't return.' Minerva said.

'Can we, just put Molly, Ron and Ginny on the list.' Minerva smiled and stared to speak the charms. 'There, are we ready to leave?' They both nodded. As they stepped out of the floo. 'Just so you know I have had all of your stuff moved to Hermione's room. I'm not sure what Ron might do to your stuff, in light of the resent events.'

'Thank you, Minerva. Sorry to ruin your afternoon.'

'I just can't believe the nerve of the woman.' Minerva huffed. 'I will see you two for dinner.'

~o~

'So how did it go?' Draco asked as they entered the common room.

'A fiasco, Molly raged on, then didn't like the house plans given to her she wants a mansion on a eleven room house budget, but will settle on a twenty room house.' Hermione tried to hit the high points.

'Don't forget there will be little to no money left over after buying all new furniture and the fitting for the house.' Harry added.

'Fittings?' Draco asked.

'Yea, flooring, counters fixtures. You know she will want all of the fancy wood floors, marble counter tops and bright and shiny light fixtures.' Hermione pretended to gag.

'Oh, I heard something in your room.' Draco looked worried.

'Oh, it must have been Sippy bringing Harry's stuff over. He will be staying with me. Min.. headmistress didn't know if they will make Harry's life difficult.'

'As long as the Weasel and Weaslette are not coming here. I'm fine with sharing our room. I need someone to play chess with, as you're horrid.' Draco grinned.

'I expect we will be getting a howler, telling them to stay away from us.' Harry grimaced. 'Ready for dinner and a howler? Want to sit with us?'

'Why not this could be fun.' As Draco sat across from Ron and Ginny at the Gryffindor table.

'What is he doing here?' Ron snarled.

'Um, looks like he is sitting down for dinner.' Hermione snarked. As an owl dropped a red envelope in front of the red heads.

This place is horrid, I can't believe we have to stay here for a month. You two are not to associate with Harry. This is all his fault.

The howler was screeching in Molly's voice as the new trio filled their plates.

'Harry, do you think I should tell them about us? They might want me to dump you too?' Harry nodded as Hermione pulled out a pen and parchment. And scribbled a quick note. Giving Harry and Draco the chance to read it. Draco whispered into Harry's ear. He nodded and then added to Hermione's note.

Ginny, Ron

We just wanted you to know we are dating. And I think what your mum did was appalling. And she has the opportunity to better your family, but I think she will blow all of your money on a house out of her means.

Hermione and Harry Potter

They both smirked, as Hermione handed the note to Ginny. Then she opened it and they read it.

'How dare you steal my girlfriend.' Ron bellowed. 'How can you do this to my family.'

'Ron, I haven't been your girlfriend since you started shagging Lavender. And your mother did this to herself.'

'I only just broke up with him and you are already shagging him? Ginny screeched.

'Ginny have we ever been on a date? No because you are always out with your friends, so we are not and never have been in a relationship.' Harry spoke.

'Ginny don't bother with him. He's not worth the trouble, he can have the cheating know-it-all whore.' Ron now bellowed to the great hall. 'Just so everyone knows… Harry kicked my family out, with nowhere to go.' Just as the headmistress came up behind Ron.

'You do not need to air your dirty laundry to the great hall.'

''Headmistress if he can announce it, can I clarify it?' Harry asked.

'Well… yes I guess so.' Minerva nodded. 'I think I will need a headache potion after this. Harry stood on the table. And placed his wand to his throat and said the sonorous spell.

'Just to clarify, what Ron said. The Weasleys have been living with me since before the war. But I just recently found out they were not paying rent or for their food even tho they had the monies to do so. Molly was putting off building a new house because she could live rent free. They were given the opportunity to stay until their new house is built but it was her decision to leave. As too Ron and Hermione…' Looking down to Hermione as she gave him a nod. 'She has never dated Ron, it has always been a one-sided relationship. When Ron gets horney he runs to Lavender.' They heard Lavender screeched.

'You, worthless prat I'm done with you.' To get the whole room laughing.

'And as to me and Ginny she has always had a crush on me but would prefer to go party instead of spending time with me. Hermione has been my best friend for 8 years now, she has never left my side during our year away. I have had a crush on her since 2nd year and now I finally get the chance to date her. Are there any questions?' There was a murmur around the great hall.

'So did you get Ginny's virginity?' was yelled from the Slytherin table. Ron, Harry and Hermione's heads spun to look at Ginny.

'No, I did not and have not had sex with Ginny Weasley, she told me she wanted to wait until she was married. 'That was someone else's pleasure.' He snarled.

'Did not see that coming.' Draco smirked.

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