Chapter 4: Encounters

"I hope we can undo the 'enhancements' you made," Harry said to Ranni after they left their room at The Leaky Cauldron one morning. They had been here for a few days now. The accommodations weren't too bad in Harry's mind. Truth be told, they were incredible after Ranni decided to… redecorate.

"If they didn't want customers with magic making alterations to the rooms, they would be decent. Especially with the prices they charge," Ranni said with a huff that was far too cute. It reminded Harry of some of their early encounters with each other.

He still thought Miniature Ranni was too cute and fun. She later confided in him that she enjoyed being able tag-a-long on his journey with him for a bit. She even had later conversations with him after he caught her again in her miniature form. This was despite her acting as if she hadn't been hanging around.

"I should make sure nothing bad can happen to Mini-Ranni," Harry thought to himself for a moment. After discussing their different forms of immortality, Harry realized Mini-Ranni could make for a decent temporary body. Ranni could then focus on gathering energy to manifest a new physical body. Mini-Ranni didn't require as much energy as the larger doll did.

Maybe Harry was also being bit sentimental.

"Let's just make sure we get it back to normal when we check out," Harry said. He did not want to draw attention to themselves. One of the rooms at the Leaky Cauldron suddenly being a Royal's bed chamber would do just that.

More than that. A royal with plenty of magic at her disposal. There was literally a small floating tree with flowers in the middle of the room under a beam of moonlight. The ceiling above showed one of the most beautiful night skies possible anywhere. There was even ambient music at just the right level to be relaxing and not intrusive in the vicinity of the tree.

"Unless your old school friend… pays me for the alterations. I will not do them such a huge favor by giving them a room people would travel far just to see," Ranni said. She might have been a bit more... something than usual this morning. It turned out the pretty, young, blonde, buxom girl who owned the place was in Harry's year back at Hogwarts.

Harry was a bit exasperated, but he also thought it cute Ranni seemed a slight bit jealous. "We weren't even in the same house at Hogwarts. She doesn't even know who I am. She just sees us as a couple staying here together," Harry said.

"Yet. Despite this. You were able to recognize her so easily," Ranni countered.

"Once she told us her name. She made quite the first impression at school. After seeing a ghost for the first time, she screamed so loud the students in Dining Hall heard her through the massive entry doors. She was the first in our year to be sorted and probably the second worst nervous wreck. Only Neville beat her in that regard, and that's because he was literally dropping every other thing he touched," Harry said.

"Be that as it may... She was still too good looking and too friendly towards you," Ranni said as she pouted a little.

Harry grabbed Ranni and pulled her into a hug. "She isn't the one I defeated a god for. She isn't the one I summoned forth to bring about her own age for the Lands Between," he said to her quietly.

Ranni blushed. "Forgive me for losing mine self. I just hadn't realized how much others might take interest in thou so soon after coming to this world," she said. She looked him over and her blush remained for a different reason now.

Harry looked into her electric blue eyes and smiled as he leaned in and placed his lips on to hers. Ranni was caught off-guard briefly but soon returned the kiss.

"Always remember, my love. It was Ranni the Witch I chose to spend my eternity with and no other," Harry said to her lowly.

Ranni was surprised how much her heart raced hearing those words from Harry. She may be a goddess, but she was very much an amateur in matters of romance. She gave him a smile before kissing him again.

"I may still get a little like that from time to time," she said to him.

"I'll forgive you. I did knock out four blokes who were hitting on you after all," Harry said to her, getting a soft laugh in reply.

"Breakfast then. Shall we? My Consort Eternal?" Ranni asked brightly as she stood straight again and took his arm.

"Of course. I've never had a Full English Breakfast with a beautiful princess," Harry said with a grin as Ranni leaned her head on his shoulder and smiled to herself.

"And then we more thoroughly explore Diagon Alley," Ranni said as Harry nodded in agreement.

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Sirius was having a moment of realization. He was doing something he never would have thought possible in his past. He was having a delightful breakfast in Diagon Alley with his wife and sons. That was something he never would have thought could happen before, even if he was used to such occurrences now.

"Are you okay? Honey?" Amy asked in concern.

Sirius couldn't help but give a smile to her. "I'm more than okay," he replied.

"What has you in a good mood?" Amy asked as she smiled back. He had been down a little lately and she was happy to see him in better spirits.

"This," he said to her quietly as their boys were joking with each other while eating. "I never in my life imagined going out for breakfast with family," he answered.

He then gave a humorless chuckle. "Mother Dearest, would never allow the Ancient and Noble House of Black to be seen eating out somewhere where common people might happen by," he said.

"Well. She isn't around anymore. You're making the Black Family into something you love. The boys and I love it as well," Amy said with a warm smile to her husband.

Sirius nodded in agreement. "Once I finally get rid of 12 Grimmauld Place, the old legacy of the Black family will be completely gone. This here really makes things great though," he said nodding to his boys as Harrison made a funny face at Bacchus. The younger son laughed brightly at his brother's face.

Sirius would not voice the thought he had at that moment. He was too certain it would end badly. He wondered what it would be like if Harry was here as well in this moment. Regardless, this was yet another scene in his life he would cherish.

When he was younger, he sometimes wondered why it was people bothered with families. Well, people outside of those that wished to pass on their "Ancient and Noble" legacies. Even when he stayed with James, he didn't really get it. Probably didn't help James' parents were already dead by then and they stayed with his grandparents. Sirius Black fully understood it all now though.

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As the Black family stepped outside the restaurant, Sirius couldn't help but overhear the couple behind them.

"I had no idea a Full English Breakfast would be so… filling." a young lady's voice said.

There was a chuckle from the young man as he said, "What had you expected from something called Full Breakfast?"

"I just didn't expect it to be so full," she replied.

"At least we aren't Hobbits. Then we'd have to have a second full breakfast," the young man said.

"Unless a gruff man gave us an apple each and said that was it," the woman replied.

Sirius was in such a great mood he couldn't help but bark laugh at that. His sons and wife followed suit. They all knew about the Lord of the Rings. "But would he know about elevenzies?" he couldn't help but blurt out.

The couple paused for a moment, but then laughed together before the man replied. "Probably as much as he would Lucheon, Afternoon tea, Dinner and Supper."

Sirius laughed again before saying, "Sorry for the interruption. I'm Sirius Black." The lord then turned around and was prepared for anything but what, or rather who, he would see. The young man was far from an infant, but Sirius instantly recognized him. "Harry?" he couldn't help say under his breath as he blinked a couple of times.

Amy looked at the young man and her eyes widened in understanding. Sirius had talked a lot about James, Lily, and their son. She too recognized him, even if few would at first glance given the time that had passed since The Burst. "Come on boys. We have something to tend to I've just remembered," she said to their sons.

"Really?" Harrison asked with a frown. He wanted to get back home and hop on his new broom.

"Come along," she said to them. She quickly turned to Sirius and whispered, "Take your time."

Harry and Ranni let the family have their exchange as Harry too needed a moment to process.

"Thanks," Sirius said to Amy lowly.

Once the mother and two boys left, Harry spoke first. "I guess you knew my father really well," he said.

"I did…" Sirius said still in disbelief.

"Those are the only people who would recognize me that quickly. They usually say…" Harry started.

"You've your father's hair but your mother's eyes," Sirius supplied.

Harry gave a slight smile and said, "True."

"Perhaps we should move our conversation elsewhere," Ranni suggested.

"Good idea…" Sirius said.

"Guess we can grab a private room back at the Caldron," Harry said.

"Are you sure?" Sirius asked. He did not expect they would ever meet. Let alone would they instantly decided to discuss things so soon after first meeting.

"I don't see why not. I wouldn't mind talking to someone who knew my parents, even after all of these years," Harry said.

"Plus, there are many things we've learned recently. It would be nice to know someone who could help put them into better perspective," Ranni added.

Sirius seemed more at ease hearing her suggestion. He didn't fully understand why he felt better hearing that. Maybe he felt more comfortable knowing whatever his luck was doing for him lately, he wouldn't be the only one who benefitted from this happening.

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The trio were in a private room on the main floor of the Leaky Cauldron. Hannah was shocked to see the newlyweds with Lord Black, but she knew not to bother them about it. Sirius also asked her to show his wife and kids to them if they came by. The trio had tea, juice and water to choose from as they sat at the table.

"Where you've been all this time?" Sirius couldn't help but ask as soon as they were settled.

"It's hard to describe. Let's leave it at somewhere very far away," Harry answered.

Ranni gave a small laugh as she said, "Some would even say worlds away."

Harry gave her a slight smile. He could appreciate she was trying to ease the tension. There wasn't much on his part, but it seemed the man across from them had plenty to spare.

Sirius gave a small chuckle as he said, "I suppose that will work."

"How exactly did you know my father? I take it you two were close," Harry started.

Sirius let out a sigh. "I was his best friend. I'm also… well," he started. He wanted to just get it out there. He hoped it wouldn't be too bad. He still felt it would be best to get it over and done with. "I'm also your god father," he said.

Sirius was ready to immediately apologize if needed for his absence. He felt tense. It was only when he asked Amy to marry him he felt more nervous tension.

Harry was shocked to hear that. But he was no longer the little boy desperate for any form of family he could get and upset at not having it. The news was shocking, but he got over it. He realized something important. "I guess it was even more difficult being in prison then. On top of everything, else we've heard of Azkaban."

If Harry was to be mad at anyone, it would be the justice system in that regard. There didn't seem to be much variance in it. You either got a slap on the wrist, or spent the rest of your life in Azkaban. At least, that's how it would have been during those times. There was also the whole lack of trial for Sirius Black deal.

"Heard about that, have you?" Sirius said. He was a bit relieved. He also realized there was no reason to dwell further on that part of his past. Harry was here! Before him! That was all that mattered.

"You hear a lot if you know how to listen and pay attention to your surroundings," Harry said.

"We've also heard you've done a lot when it comes to the better reformations of the Wizarding Justice system," Ranni added as Harry nodded.

They overheard a couple of wizards talking about it. Harry also felt Ranni mentioning it better showed they weren't holding anything against Sirius. If it was him alone saying it, Sirius might think he was being polite or hiding his real feelings. Harry wasn't looking for some kind of father figure, but he'd like having a close bond of some manner with Sirius.

"I'm glad I was able to do that at least. I should've done more. I should have been there for you from the beginning," Sirius started.

"Not much to dwell on there. That was in the past," Harry said.

"Still…" Sirius tried to say. He may feel relieved, but part of him felt guilty.

"I feel Harry will agree with me on this. It isn't good to dwell on should haves, and hadn't beens," Ranni said.

Harry nodded. "Instead. Let's look to the future. Where to go from here," he said. He really didn't see a reason to delve into deep feelings and such. He also didn't want awkwardness between them.

"I feel I should do something. Make it up to you somehow at least this once. Is there something I can… I don't know… Give you? To make up for it?" Sirius asked. He wouldn't mind moving onwards, but he couldn't just drop it and forget about it entirely.

"Never you mind that. I know of my status and have access to my family's vaults," Harry told him.

Sirius was surprised again. He wondered how long the two had been here if that was the case. "Well… That is a lot. If there is anything I can do to help though. Let me know," the man said. He was still a bit miffed by all of this and wasn't sure what to fully make of it.

"As I mentioned earlier, we would like to know someone who can explain things to us. We've learned a lot already, but there is still plenty to go," Ranni supplied.

Sirius gave a grin. "I can help with that. I prefer not to be too involved in politics. I still know a lot about things in this world now. First, I do have to ask," he started while looking between them both. "What is the relationship you two have?"

Ranni smiled as she looked to Harry. Harry smiled to her in return. He then said, "Husband and Wife. And more than that."

"Much more than that," Ranni added.

Sirius raised an eyebrow and gave a grin. "That sounds like quite the tale," he said.

"One that would require far too much explaining at this time," Harry said.

"Oh? Not going to say it is indescribable? Or something else along such romantic lines?" Ranni asked with a teasing grin.

"Were you not the one who said I shouldn't spend all of mine Flatteries and Charms too quickly?" Harry said giving her a matching grin.

"And you replied by saying you had plenty reserved for me," Ranni quipped back.

Sirius couldn't help but let out a bark of a laugh. It seemed Harry had some of his father's personality. And the usual Potter taste in women. One who was very beautiful and could keep them on their toes.

With Sirius' laugh, the two gave each other one last grin. They would stop for now.

"Shall we get started?" Sirius asked.

"Sounds like a good idea. Do you have a schedule you need to keep?" Harry asked.

"Not anything to worry about. The owner knows me and my family well. She'll know to send Amy and the boys our way when they come by. They probably won't even have to ask her," he explained.

The Black family was always easily recognizable. Their features, their name, their status, and to an extent their beliefs. The last part was never a good thing in Sirius' mind and he hated how regular people so accurately knew what the family stood for in the past. At least now, their beliefs were something he found himself proud of along with his wife and sons.

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"This world truly is… bizarre," Ranni said after they spent a good bit of time discussing things with Sirius.

"Bizarre is one way of putting it," Harry added with a thoughtful frown.

He wasn't sure what to make of it at the moment considering the world he just came from. The Lands Between were filled with gratuitous amounts of violence, torture, and gore. The magical world on the other hands was filled with gratuitous amounts of sex. The main difference in his mind between the two on a morality basis came down to the person. Did they care more about the morality of sex, or the morality of violence?

"What would you say was the general opinion of marriage in this world?" Ranni curiously asked.

Sirius was in thought for a moment. "While it depends on the people in question. I would say, for the most part, once married they stay true to their husband or wife. Obviously, there are some who don't think much of that. And there will always be people in positions of power and wealth who exploit their status," he tried to explain.

Harry seemed to nod in some understanding. "Kind of like a 'No harm. No foul' approach with each other then. Since both witches and wizards behave in such a manner, they leave it in the past," he supplied.

"I could see a certain draw there. After all, if you know your husband or wife is into some… what is that word… kinky! Yes! That tis the word. If they are into some kinky stuff and you, yourself are, the both of you can thoroughly enjoy each other together," Ranni said as she tried to wrap her head around it.

She couldn't deny she was very curious about a lot of things when it came to Harry in that regard. If Harry was very interested in such things with her. Well… they could both benefit greatly. Especially since they knew well their love for each other. Ranni also knew she would always be Harry's main love.

Perhaps she was more accepting of some things given she knew he would need to continue his bloodline here. If she had a say in who the other witch or witches were, that too could be fun. On top of that, they are both immortals. This time will be rather insignificant in the grand scheme that will be their lives. Essentially this would be seen as a joined "wild youth" phase they experienced together.

"There is one other thing. Small for now though. Yet it is still worth noting I feel," Sirius started. He was a very high-ranking member of society so he did have knowledge about certain things most wouldn't. "The amount of new muggleborns has been decreasing for the last 5 or so years. The number of Lost Bloods has been for the most part steady. Not entirely sure what that means. I still can't help but feel it means something of importance."

"That is curious. Are there any theories?" Ranni asked in interest.

Sirius took a moment to think on how to answer that. "Amy has a theory. I think there might be something to it and not just because I'm her husband," he started.

"That has my attention as well then," Harry said.

"She thinks The Burst caused an overreaction from magic itself. Magic then made a drastic change to keep from dying out should witch and wizard disappear after such an explosive event. There are magical beings, but they don't really add to the amount of magic in the world, if that makes sense," he said.

"Curious…" Ranni started.

Harry would ask her thoughts later. He was thinking she too might be wondering if this meant there was a being like 'The Greater Will' in this world. "Why else do you think it means something?" Harry asked.

"It reminded me of something Remus mentioned during our school years. He was also a great friend to your father and me. He said there was a theory, and documented proof of a sorts, about muggleborns being more prevalent after something noticeably diminished the magical population. Muggleborns aren't from direct magical families. They kind of just happen. They are not the same as say a half-blood. A half-blood is pretty much someone who has a muggle or muggleborn parent and a magical parent," Sirius said.

"It does seem like something worth listening to then. Does this mean you two believe in a generation or two witches and wizards won't be as… wild… in their younger years?" Harry asked.

"Maybe. It is just a theory. After all. If you're trying to get more magicals born, having witches and wizards be extra likely to have sex with each other is a very basic way to go about it. There have obviously been more magical children born in general after The Burst than there used to be," Sirius said.

He may only have two sons, but that isn't to say there wouldn't be more kids later. There were also numerous families with more than just two kids now a days. Though it was still the Weasleys who were most well-known for generally having the largest magical families.

Witches and wizards aged slower once they finished puberty. This meant their fertile years lasted longer than they did for muggles. It wasn't uncommon to have a magical couple in their 50s or 60s give birth to children and without any difficulties.

"At the very least, I agree it is a theory worth credence," Ranni said as Harry nodded in agreement. It was probably worth more credence than even Sirius and his wife knew.

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Hermione gave a stretch as she took a break after finishing off a large stack of paperwork. She flicked her wand and the paperwork disappeared from her desk. This batch of paperwork didn't require any further handling from her. They had lower level employees who would file it and all of that. When it came to 'Dark Properties', it was a different matter. The real estate agent in charge of such a property had to file the paperwork directly in person.

The young witch took a moment to look around her office. More specifically, her summoned office. They didn't really have standard office spaces here. They instead each conjured up their own space with magic if they felt the need. For the most part, this was when meeting with clients. Every so often though, someone would conjure an office if they really needed to focus down on their work.

For Hermione, it was a bit of both this time. She had a meeting today with a potential client gathering information. Thus, she needed to finish her paperwork sooner to make plenty of time. Hermione didn't usually handle such things herself, but her boss told her to take this meeting. No doubt it would be about a Dark Property. She couldn't think of any other reason her boss would bother her with such a meeting. They had people who handled such meetings as part of their jobs.

After her short break ended, there was a knock on her door. "Come in," she said.

The door opened and a tall wizard with scars on his face walked inside. His hair was mostly grey, but there was still enough light brown you could make it out. "Ms. Hermione Granger, I presume?" he greeted as she stood up from her desk.

"I am. And you must be Mr. Remus Lupin?" she asked in return as she gave a lovely smile and extended a hand in greeting.

"I am," Remus replied as he smiled and shook her hand.

"Have a seat. Do you want any refreshments?" she asked as she motioned to the seat in front of her desk.

"I'm quite alright, thank you," he answered.

"So, what was it you wished to know about our company?" Hermione asked as she sat back down.

"I'm here on behalf of a friend. He has a dark property he wishes to deal with and I was told you were the best on such matters," Remus said.

"May I ask your relationship to him?" Hermione asked.

"Lifelong friend, trusted confidant, and legal proxy when asked," he replied. He saw this question coming. She needed to know to what extent they could discuss matters.

"May I also ask who your friend is?" she followed up.

"Lord Sirius Black," Remus replied.

Hermione had a double take at that. She dealt with plenty high society people, but this was a different league entirely. She was excited because of the potential puzzles and mysteries to solve while getting such an ancient property ready for sale. There were also the immense career aspects as well. This could be a big deal.

"What can you tell me about the property?" Hermione asked.

"It is an old family home located in a predominately muggle area," Remus started.

"Really?" Hermione couldn't help but ask.

Remus gave a chuckle. "I thought much the same when he first told me about it, especially given the family's past beliefs."

"Do they own the surrounding properties?" she asked next.

Remus eyes widened a bit to that. "They do. I'm a little surprised you thought to ask," he answered.

Hermione gave a lovely smile and said, "I am very familiar with dark properties. It was at one time surprising to me how families with certain political beliefs earned much of their wealth in the muggle world. Now, that is no longer a surprise to me."

Remus shook his head in disbelief. "Honestly. I probably shouldn't be too surprised by that either at this point," he said.

"Will the surrounding land and properties be included, or does Lord Black wish to deal with those separately?" she asked to get their discussion back on track.

"For the time being, he plans on dealing with them separately," Remus replied. Knowing Sirius, he was probably looking for the best way to handle them. Best way meaning it would cause his mother to roll over in her grave the most.

"Understandable. Given they are muggle properties there could be additional issues in that regard. I still hope once the time comes Lord Black will keep us in mind. Being a Lost Blood, I chose to be well versed in handling such matters in the muggle world as well," Hermione said.

"That's good to know. And I'm sure he will keep you mind," Remus said.

"When it comes to handling Dark Properties, there is only so much I can say without seeing the place myself. It is up to the Lord himself if he is present or not. Personally, I say it is best if they are present at the time. Second to that, someone who can serve as a legal proxy, such as yourself, is recommended. However, I realize someone of Lord Black's status may be too busy to set up such matters. While it may not be optimal, I can handle such things on my own with the appropriate paperwork," Hermione explained.

"I'll pass that along to him. What else can you tell me for now?" Lupin asked.

Hermione gave a smile. "There is still plenty we can cover," she said as they began their discussion in more depth.

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"We must thank both Sirius and Amy again in earnest next time we see them," Ranni said as her eyes were lit in excitement.

"I fully agree. I didn't even hear about this place when I first visited Hogwarts," Harry said with a grin.

Once the rest of Sirius' family joined them, their time was more light hearted and enjoyable. Ranni and Harry mentioned they wanted brooms. Both Sirius and Amy went on and on about this store. It was in a different part of Diagon Alley, a more upscale part of it. The broom store here had a wider selection and provided broom customization services.

Ranni was particularly interested in the "Dark Moonlighter" line of brooms. Harry couldn't help but chuckle to himself a little. He couldn't really tease her too much though. Every time he looked at her backside for a good bit, he always thought to himself how much he really wanted to see "Ranni's Private Dark Moon". Groan worthy as many may find the pun, he couldn't deny it. He wanted to very thoroughly examine it.

They hadn't gotten around to doing much there yet with all that had been happening. He still wouldn't trade a moment he spent with Ranni for anything else though. Harry came up behind her and lovingly wrapped his arms around her. As he held her close, he asked, "Did you pick one out yet?"

Ranni gave a silent gasp at the contact and blushed for a moment. She didn't know if Harry was aware, but she could feel the very sizable response he had to her body like this. It felt really nice. She shifted just a tiny bit, but 'totally by accident!', so his response managed to fit perfectly snug between the two halves of her dark moon. Harry's hardness seemed to grow even more.

"Hard to say…" she started only slightly teasing him. Harry blushed but also grinned as he realized how she adjusted herself. "There is more than one current model… Can't decide which I want more," she said.

There were three current models of the Dark Moonlighter line. Each had different but equally lovely stylings. It was their colorations and stats that differed the most and not just for the sake of pricing. One seemed to stress comfort more over the other two. One was more stable at higher altitudes and seemed to be better for longer flights. The last one was more about speed and cornering than the others.

She was leaning towards picking one of the first two. Speed wasn't as much of a concern for her. If she needed to get somewhere quick, she could easily use a moon portal. Many would think that meant the second one wasn't really a choice for her either. She would admit the main draw to that broom was the fact it meant she and Harry could go on long romantic broom flights together.

"Not that my opinion matters here. But I kind of like the middle one more than the others," Harry decided to add helpfully.

Ranni smiled to his answer. "If mine Love Eternal wishes to go on long broom flights with his Goddess. I shalln't argue," she said.

She really did like the styling as well. The shaft was a sleek black with a thin and lovely gold inlay. There was a small ornate lantern at the front which could house magical light to see better during nights or add to the atmosphere. The rear of the broom had a sizable amount of long and dim white, almost light grey, bristles.

"I find a certain romanticism about that broom model," the sales associate started as he gave them a friendly smile. "Flying above the clouds. Under a beautifully moonlit night sky. With the love of your life by your side. There aren't too many other ways to experience such a romantic atmosphere."

"I shall take it," Ranni decided.

"Excellent choice my Lady," the man said. "And have you made a decision, my Lord?"

"I'll take the Firebolt High Flare," Harry said and nodded to the broom of his choice.

"Good choice! It isn't their most recent model, but it is one of their most impressively designed and it's still very popular. There is a good reason they are readily available and more or less in full production. Something rather rare when it comes to broomstick industry," he said as he levitated both brooms over to the sales' desk for checkout.

As they left the store, Ranni couldn't help but say, "I'm a bit surprised you didn't make any teasing of my choice in broom brand."

"And why would I?" Harry started. He then blushed a little before looking to her and saying lowly, "After all, I'm sure you noticed I have keen interest in your dark moon."

Ranni shuddered pleasantly as her cheeks pinked a little. "It seems mine Love Eternal is rather shameless," she said in a sultry voice.

"As Elden Lord, I see little reason not to be shameless with my Goddess," Harry said. He was pleased this exchange seemed to be going well.

Ranni then stepped closer and gave him a soft, lovely, and teasing kiss on the cheek before whispering into his ear, "I shall keep that in mind."

She stepped back and grinned at Harry as she said, "Come now, my Shameless Elden Lord. There is still much to see in this part of the alley. It's a waste to be too distracted."

Harry shook his head lightly and chuckled as he said, "Then my Goddess of Many Distractions should do well to keep them in check."

"I shall make no promises on such matters," Ranni said with a cute playful wink. She smiled and even giggled a little. She next grabbed Harry's hand and led the way.