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7th April Afternoon, Head of DMLE Office- Ministry of Magic

Amelia pinched the bridge of her nose throwing her monocles on the table in front of her throwing her head back, she's just done with the phenomenal level of incompetence that existed in the Ministry. Some days she wished she could just leave her job but then remembers that if not for her, no one would clear it.

Sometimes she dreams of a quiet life, one where she is a housewife and her only duty is worrying about her family, not the security of the bloody magical country. She sighed in frustration "I swear Green Eyes, the day all this mess is sorted out, we are leaving this shit hole for somewhere far far away and starting a new family of our own" looking up at the ceiling.

She closed her eyes for a minute before opening them up and coming back to reality as she was going through the department budget report which had been butchered once again sighting that it was a time of peace as such there wasn't a need for an over budgeted law enforcement department. It was such a stupid argument that she didn't see it fit to dignify it with a reply as it would be like talking to the was stone.

The major hit of such a large slashing will be felt by senior Aurors as the juniors are already doing the best they can on hundred galleon salary any more cutting cuts would incite a riot which is the last thing any country needs. She wasn't in this for money anyway as such it would be going to mitigate some damage for a while.

The equipment is already in a deary state with the department in the contract with second-grade international suppliers getting any scarps they could. Frankly, it was a point of great pain when the department attended the international training exercises, that too only due to generous donations for various like-minded Lords and Ladies.

Had it not for them the department would have been a bunch of kneazles working for curps and chasing their tails. The next was the special crimes divisions or Hit Wizards. Those were the essential to fight any abrupt situations like QWC in the recent memory, which was a squad maintained and funded by her personally, a way to keep them from falling into the hands of corrupt Lords of the Wizengamot.

She couldn't imagine the chaos that would reign should one of them get the leverage to use a hit squad against his political opponents with hundred percent gains yet zero percent consequences.

Then there was the S.M.M.E sub-department which was working on knuts, slowing and bogging them down, creating a years-long backlog. Magic knew that the whole Department was running on with pins and duct tape at this point.

Shaking those thoughts out of her mind, she pulled a fresh eagle quill and went to work, reading and signing the auditor action reports. She put the budget files aside for now because they weren't due for weeks, and frankly, her mind would turn to slime from sheer boredom.

About fifteen minutes later the grandfather clock in her office chimed indicating it was time for the morning briefing. Standing up, straightening her robes and hair before walking out of her office and greeting her secretary "Good Morning, Ms. Clearwater"

The sandy blond young woman who was just settling down for the day on her desk turned to look a little startled "Merlin! I am sorry Madam Bones, I was just so focused… I didn't see you there…." Stopping her nervous rambling she took a deep breath replying "Good morning, Madam Bones"

Amelia gave a crisp nod before moving along through the bullpen which got silent as officers and aurors noticed her. She knew her reputation was that was a strict stuck-up bitch or Red Death of DMLE, it was a well-earned one. Entering the conference room she greeted her deputy Rufus "Morning Scrimgeour, how are you this day?"

"All good Madam Bones, how about you?" the older wizard asked with a confident smile with wrinkles starting to appear on his face.

Placing the folder on the podium greeting the room "Good, Morning everyone now as we know the first stage of the tournament is on its last leg which means we need to tighten the security at Hogwarts Valley. It will have the eyes of the world as it is the last event of the Merlin Cup's first stage happening in the world. People from all corners of the world will be coming to this event. We will be getting assistance from ICW Sentinel Corp but that isn't a free pass for you lot to slack off" she punctuated with glares and many in the room gulped in fear.

"Now the security will be overseen by Lewis Jacobs in co-ordination with myself and Tonks inside while Robards you take a unit to Pitt Upon Ford, Dawlish your unit will be at Upper Hogsfield, Jackson you are at Aranshire, Walters you are at Brocubbrow and finally Mathews your are Keenbridge. I want everything airtight, no slip-ups. Anything like Quidditch World Cup and even magic will not save you from me!" she ended with steel in her eyes and her tone left no room for any question or anything else.

With a crisp nod, she continued, "While I coordinate the situation on the ground, Rufus will mann the station for the duration of the event. Now, following that, the ICW ceremony will be held, but according to their liaison, it will still be a house, and we will be keeping a vigilant eye around it. Now, onto the open case…"

For the next twenty minutes, all present senior Aurors gave their case progress reports and soon she was on her way back to her office with a little more work related to those cases. Spotting Tonks pacing near her secretary's office with light gray over the years she had learned that the woman was nervous.

Saying a small prayer that everything was okay with Green Eyes, she continued her stride greeting the young woman "Good morning, Auror Tonks, you just missed the daily briefing, I hope you have a rational excuse for this" in a stern tone.

Tonks looked relieved but not relaxed as she replied "Good morning Boss, and I am sorry for missing the brief but there is a very good reason for me missing it"

Amelia nodded gesturing for her to follow into the office, once both were inside Amelia raised her privacy wards as she settled behind her desk "Okay Tonks what is it? Everything okay with others?" her professional mask slipping a little with a hint of worry in eyes.

Tonks sighed "It's okay, yesterday they were out at Hogsmeade and stopped at Three Broomsticks for lunch, I joined them. When we were there Harry asked about Rosmerta as he couldn't find her anywhere in the crowd or at her usual pace behind the bar"

Redhead frowned "I didn't know Harry was that close with Rosemerta" a little confused about the relationship her man shared with the bar owner.

Tonks nodded "He explained that but I will let him tell you cause it's more fun that way but back to the story after checking on her when he came back he looked a little disturbed. He went on to describe that she was unconscious on her bed and he woke her up with a reviving spell.

She was surprised to find that was in her room and told him that she didn't remember how she got there. When he asked what was the last thing she did remember it was from the last night when she was getting ready to close for the day and then there was a blank"

Amelia shrugged saying "So maybe she shared a few drinks with her patrons and passed out, so her staff put her to bed" She shrugged at the end.

Tonks smirked "Speaking from experience Boss?" and continued "Anyway, at first I thought so too, but this morning when I had a nice chat with her, she clarified a few things for me. First is that as self-discipline she never partakes when she is working, second, is that none of the staff know where her room is as it's in a warded section with only select people allowed in andthe third one is that she was alone last night serving last few orders, no staff to carry her. Boss, I think someone obliviated her" She finished taking a deep breath.

"And why would someone, to the length of obligating the bar owner?" Amelia asked still a little skeptical about the case.

Tonks leaned forward saying "But she isn't just any bartender boss, she is the biggest gossip around and a bit nosy. What if she heard or remembered something that one of the patrons didn't want her to? Like something that could be, and I am only speculating here, but could be related to the tournament?" she sighed "Look I know it could be something useless but I would like to be on the side of caution where Harry is concerned, he is already in the dangerous tournament and I don't want to make it any worse for him"

Amelia sighed, her eyes softening as she nodded "You are right, it could be a potential threat and the timing is a little suspicious too" She narrowed her eyes saying "Okay Tonks, this is what you are going to do, take Rosmerta to St. Mungos to see a Mind Healer a week from now, if there is any way to make her remember, at least get us the moments before the obliviation took place, get us a pool of suspects to begin with"

Tonks nodded standing up and saying "I will take her straight to mum cause she knows her way around the noggin, I will report to you with my findings"

Amelia nodded "Good work Tonks, dismissed," she said with a small smile but called saying "Oh and remember to keep Green eyes out of it, he already has too much on his plate"

Tonks smiled "I will don't worry, Lover boy won't know about it, and oh if you can't tell… new addition!" with a wink as she took her leave.

Amelia smiled sighing "Don't worry green eyes, we got you, babe"

Hogwarts Evening

Poppy was squirming in her chair tapping her feet while taking glances at the door portrait hole and then back out to the scenery, taking a deep breath to calm herself down, it just wasn't working.

"Relax, Poppy," Minerva said coming out of her kitchen with a fresh batch of pistachio cardamom cake and some lemon ginger cookies and taking a seat across from her friend "Just be yourself and everything will flow naturally" with a confident smile on her face.

The blond woman rolled her eyes but before she could reply the door opened Harry entered with a large smile on his face which Minerva mirrored as she stood up and approached him engulfing him in her arms saying "Mo Ghradh! How are you?"

Hugging her back he relished in the soft fabric of her flowy peach dress, along with her tempting scotts Bluebell, and shuddered as she kissed the corner of his mouth. He smiled kissing her back, which made Poppy gasp, and replied "I am good Minnie if not a little hungry for cakes" growling the last word with a smirk on his face making the older witch blush while drawing a scandalized gasp which drew his attention.

Minerva suddenly felt him stiffen in her arms, she expected this and asked "What's wrong, Harry?"

"Umm… I didn't know… you had com… pany Mi.. .n… nie…." He stuttered trying not to stare at the beautiful woman sitting in his usual chair. Her flowing waist-length hair with kind blue eyes that were simply adorable and soft facial features made her look so innocent. She was in a baby blue dress that ended just at her knee with a small slit that just reached her mid-thigh along with a white shawl in her lap and pearl jewelry.

She smiled saying "Oh! Right I thought she could join us for the tea this evening, I hope it isn't a problem Mo-ghardh?" with her hand around her and getting a small nod she added "Besides you already know her very well" with a wink at her friend who nodded.

"I don't think I do Minnie" his hand was around the witch's waist trying to rack his brain to recognize the mysterious woman in front of him.

With a small smile, Poppy asked "I must say, Mr. Potter, it hurts a little to find that you don't remember the woman who has healed you so many times and I must say you are the one who invited me here the first place"

His eyes became saucers as he gasped "Poppy! But how…? You… you… look so young and beautiful no… you look gorgeous!" he shut his mouth with his hand as his mind finally caught up with him and his face rapidly turning red.

Poppy blushed looking away while Minerva sighed gently leading him explaining "Our situation is similar Mo-Gharidhe" she said conjuring a third chair for the gaping young man to settle in.

He gave her a sympathetic smile before saying "Well you don't need to hide for me, after all, the youngest healer and transfiguration mistress isn't a small feat, I am proud of both of you" beaming at both women.

With identical blushes on their cheeks, they shared with look as Minerva filled their cups and served them the slices of the cake with Harry asking "So why did you become healer Poppy? And please you can call me Harry"

Taking a sip of her tea blond smiled at her saying "Well my both parents died in the War I was adopted by my Aunt Meredith who was a healer of our small village in Wales, Narberth. I watched her help so many people, never complaining even if they came knocking in the middle of the night or couldn't pay for treatments. I started helping and learning, it was clear from the moment I got my letter that I wanted to be a healer"

Minerva nodded "I remember it was our introduction, I came in with a quidditch injury, and Poppy here who was interning under the other than Matron Constance" as she took a sip of her tea.

"Wait you played Quidditch?" he asked with surprise and shock written on his face.

Poppy snorted "Oh yeah she did, from 1963 to 1968, Best female chaser! Holding the record for the most goals scored in the school history till today! Captain Minerva ''Flying Lioness' McGonagall!" she cheered with a smirk on her face seeing her friend turning into a ripe red tomato.

He teased "Wow, you do love the game, I can imagine you being as bad as Wood when it came to training!" to which both Poppy and Harry broke out in laughter.

Minerva glared at her friend smirking "Well it's important to train if you want to win beside it wasn't like I blew a potions lab in my third year during the end-of-the-year exam" taking a bite of her cake.

"What!" "Minerva!" both guests exclaimed with the former in surprise while later in a scandalized tone.

He continued "What happened?" turning to Poppy

Before Poppy could save her face her friend jumped in "Oh I remember, she was so stressed she added the exploding Goblestone from her pocket thinking it was a snail shell, and then KABOOM!" before breaking into laughter with Harry.

"It's not funny! It could have been lethal!" Poppy protested but seeing others laughing she huffed and pouted.

Wiping his eyes as he calmed down he smiled taking Poppy's hand in his saying "Well I am glad it wasn't cause didn't want to lose you before I even met you" with a kind smile as he turned to Minerva taking her hand saying "And we will be playing a game together the first chance we get this summer, Minnie"

Both women blushed at his gesture later intertwining their fingers before kissing him on the corner of his mouth saying "Of course Mo-Gharidh! Though I haven't ridden a broom in a while so I might be rusty"

Harry imagined Minnie mounting a broom but it wasn't a wooden one and a similar image was running in both women's brains. After a minute of silence, Harry husked "Don't worry Minnie I think you be Great on a broom" giving her hand an unconscious squeeze.

The heat from their entwined hands spread through her body her breasts starting to ache, her nipples hardening like diamonds starting to drip and her apex moistening rapidly. She took a shuddering breath dry gulping as looking at her friend.

Poppy wasn't very different from her as the shivers ran through her body, breath getting shallower by the second, she was feeling things she never had before and knew what was happening. The bond was forming as her body and magic yearned for her mate, that being the young one who was holding her hand. By magic it was intense.

"Of course I will but I will need plenty of practice with it, and maybe we can work on Poppy's fear of heights," Minerva said her tone low, smooth, and warm as honey.

He nodded with lust, love, and adoration in his eyes "Oh yes, we will after all that will only make the game interesting" as he glanced at the woman in question and gave her a lopsided smile.

She felt a quickening between her legs and let out a small whimper as she nodded trying to smile as she replied "I would love to try it, maybe this time I might just succeed" and hastily took a gulp of her tea cause her throat was parched from the heat in the air.

Clearing her throat she asked "So, how was your Hogsmeade weekend?" trying to diffuse the situation cause she could feel her restraint straining while her friend across the table looked almost ready to pounce.

It worked as he replied with the heat subsiding "It was great! I went with a few friends there and showed Sif and Fleur around, introducing them to Zonko's though where we spent over an hour before ending our day with butterbeer" with face splitting grin on his face.

Minerva nodded finally getting a hold of herself, she was soaked all over and had never been thankful for ever drying charm. With a smile on her face, she said "I am happy that you had fun there, Mo-gharidh" rubbing small circles on his hand.

He tried to free his hand from both of them but wasn't able, he gave them a shy smile both saying "Ladies I need my hands to eat"

"But I am so comfortable, your hand is so warm and it's so cold outside" Poppy whined with a small pout which Harry thought was cute.

Minerva grinned "Oh there is a simple solution, we feed you" as she took his spoon scooping some cake.

Poppy nodded "Excellent idea Minerva, this way we all get what we want" picking up his tea cup and lifting it to his lips.

Harry looked a little flustered and went a little red but accepted it opening his mouth to eat the cake followed by a sip of tea and saying "Thank you!" his face turning cherry.

"It's our pleasure!" Minerva purred taking a sip of her tea.

Poppy added in a low town "It is Harry" she said before asking "So did you buy anything for yourself when you were out in a town?"

He shook his head saying "No, but I did buy some gifts for my friends, a book for Hermione which I think she will like, and some more Owl treats for Hedwig, I haven't been able to spend enough time with her with everything, my schedule is so busy, I am not complaining about it… but she was my first friend ever and I don't want her to think that I am abandoning her or something like that" with a sad smile on his face.

Minerva gave his hand a squeeze "It's okay dear, Hedwig is one of the smartest owls I have ever seen, I think she would understand why you couldn't spend time with her besides I don't think Owls can be jealous of other humans"

He chuckled "Oh if you think that you don't know, she is a very possessive owl" as he accepted another bite and sip of tea from both women before asking "Did you guys have any pets when you are still students here?"

Poppy nodded "I did, a barn owl named Apollo, he lived to a rip old age" wistfully as she got a little teary before saying "I never had another one after him"

He nodded giving her hand a squeezing before turning to Minerva who simply said "I adopted a street cat when I was 7, but was weak and died in the summer of my last year, his name was Milo and like Poppy, I couldn't get over him"

Giving hand a squeeze he sighed "Yeah I understand, Hagrid was devastated when the ministry announced that they were going to execute Buckbeak, but, fortunately, he fled to wherever he did. Sure Hagrid still misses him but at least he is alive and well"

"Are you interested in Magizoology luv?" Poppy asked curiously offering him some tea before taking a sip of her own.

Thinking for a minute he shrugged "I am intrigued by them, the magical creatures, and would love to know more about them but it's not like that's my end goal or anything. I have a few things in mind, I am just a fourth year and I will have plenty of time to choose what I want to be"

"That's a wise thing to do, you should always explore everything before making any decision" Poppy added giving him another sip of his tea just then the hour gong ran signaling that their hour was over.

He whistled a little saying "Wow it's an hour already? It went by so fast"

Minerva smiled asking "Well you know what they say time flies when you have some great company" as all three of them stood hands still held.

Poppy agreed "Oh I agree, it's been a while since I enjoyed so much in a single evening, thank you for inviting me luv" as she kissed him on the cheek.

Harry blushed saying "And I am happy that you accepted and shared your secret with me, Poppy" as he kissed her on the corner of her mouth naturally surprising her enough to let go of his hand. He turned to Minnie pulling her into a hug and kissing her the same way his voice husking "I will see you later Minnie"

His warm breath on her made her body shiver and melt in his arms like putty, taking a shuddering breath she pulled him as close as she physically could pressing her curves against his body as she replied "I will be waiting" as she lightly nipped on his ear lobe.

It was his shiver and shiver he did, as they broke the hug both stared at each other thinly veiled lust with love and other emotions in the mix for a minute before Poppy cleared her throat breaking the trance.

"I… I … will be taking my leave, see you later both of you" he said with a smile on his face and a blush all over his face as he rushed out of the room as fast as he could. Once out of the suite, he sighed in frustration "What the hell is going on with me?"

But before he could go further down that rabbit hole a fluttering sound drew his attention he looked up only to find a barn owl with a letter tied to its leg. He tilts his head asking "For me?"

The owl simply hooted landing on the window and sticking its leg out, he sighed untying the twin taking the wooden capsule, and as soon as the owl took off. Seeing it fly away he shrugged "I was going to offer some water and treats but I got my answer" starting to walk.

He made his way down to the library for his study session with Susan as he was seriously lacking in herbology theory but Susan was deft enough hand to help him while Neville was busy helping Madam Sprout in the greenhouse.

Settling at their regular table in the library he flicked his wand casting {Tempus!} The smokey digits showed that it was five fifteen which meant there was still some time for Hufflepuff class to end. Taking out the capsule he touches the resizing rune returning it to its original size. He opened it took out the scroll set it aside he tapped the second rune activating the portkey and returning it to where it came from.

Taking the parchment the first thing he noticed was that it had a light scent of flowers which he just couldn't place yet, he knew that it wasn't from Ingrid as her letter always smelled like pine trees this one was more floral. Opening the scroll he was for a minute found himself mesmerized by the elegant writing which was pristine in every sense, bordering on exquisite.

Lord Harry James Potter

I am not sure how to address this letter, it's all a little foreign for me as I never got a chance to start a courtship due to the circumstances you are very well aware of.

You might have gleaned by now that I am someone who follows traditions and customs. As part of that, this is my letter informing you of my intention to court you. Regardless of our contract situation, I would like this time to tell you about myself and at the same time learn about you. I hope you can find it in yourself to grant my wish.

I am Narcissa Cassiopeia Black, the third daughter of Cygnus Phineas Black and Druella Black, of the Ancient and Sacred House of Black. You might know all this from my older sister and soon-to-be sister wife.

Ever since I started attending Hogwarts, I found the spoken word and debate very interesting. As time went on I found my passion in Magical Politics and Law. My grandfather, Lord Arcturus Alphard Black spotted my talent at an early age and started to nurture it.

But I never got a chance to pursue the career because of the circumstances but should you permit me I would like to complete my study as it will be beneficial for our family in the future.

In my free time, I like to read, and If I can find a partner, debate about various topics. I also find myself an adept hand at pottery and creating ceramics by hand, the old way if you will. There is just something about shaping clay as you desire, to try and fail and to try again. It's ironic as since I could remember I abhorred getting dirty yet now I find solace playing in clay.

But that is enough about me, after all, we will have a whole summer to get to know things about each other other than our hobbies. Something that I am looking forward to eagerly.

Waiting for your reply

Narcissa Cassiopeia Black

Ending with salutations he leaned back with a smile on his face. He was glad that Narcissa took the initiative to start the communication between them but at the same time cursed his hang-ups and issues making him such a coward.

But his attention was drawn by the incoming steps from his left and smiled as if it was the redhead he had been waiting for "Hey Sue ho…" but was intercepted as the witch pounced on him.

In a flash, she was in her lap straddling his lap, her hand in his nest of hairs and lips devouring his. He accepted it graciously, loving the ever-present taste on his fiancee's lips and his hands on autopilot going to her arsecheeks, starting to knead them.

Susan moaned in the kiss starting to move back and forth, reveling in the delicious friction she felt between legs along with the fresh taste of mint on his lips. This was what she needed, his lips on hers, hands where they belonged playing with her cheeks and bodies pressed together! Yes, this is what she has been craving for all day.

Their passionate make-out came to a stop when the need for air made itself clear, they leaned on each other's forehead with a satisfied smile on their face and panting for the air. He gave a tight squeeze bringing the redhead closer to him making her breath hitch saying "So you missed me huh?"

"Nuh-uh, I knew you would be missing me," she said with a smile running her hand through his hair.

He raised an eyebrow asking "Oh really? And how did you know that Sue?" he teased continuing to show his admiration with his hands.

She gasped sliding forward and asking "Who wouldn't? I am worth missing aren't I?" she husked with a fire burning in her amber eyes.

"Oh you are worth infinitely more" he replied before kissing taking her lips with his once again, this time hands traveling from her arse to traveling from her side under her robe making her shiver and finding their destination, cupping her breasts giving them a hard squeeze making her moan aloud,

"Oh, Harry! I always knew you loved them! More" She shivered biting her bottom lip as she started to gyrate her hips, finally living one of her fantasies and loving the feeling of his large hands, than her own. Oh, the countless nights will stand witness that nothing she did to herself felt as good as this.

But the reality of their surrounds them when a sound of incoming steps and in a couple of seconds she was off his lap, sitting beside him both of them blush up a storm as a few seventh-year students walked past them.

Both shared a look trying to calm their breaths breaking into giggles and chuckles. While Harry was relieved that they didn't get caught in a compromising position Susan on the other hand angry about being interrupted but didn't say as the letter on the table drew her attention.

Seeing this he sighed explaining "It's from Narcissa, she wanted to officially start our courtship by the traditions" with a clueless and confused look on his face as he added "She told me little about herself and also asked permission to study magical law which is a little weird, why would she need my permission? And what should I do? I don't know the first thing about courtship traditions! What if I try to play it by the ear and somehow offend her!"

She smirked "Well then you are lucky that you have a fiancee who knows how you can do all this" taking his hand under the table and giving it a reassuring squeeze.

He smiled saying "Thanks Sue" before adding "I will write Andi about it right now" he stopped seeing the redhead gape in indignation before amending "I am kidding, Sue so where do we start?"

"You better be mister!" she growled before continuing "Now, that the intended lady has taken the first step which in itself is an anomaly as it's usually the intended lord declaring his interest, but let's not worry about it. Now your role is to accept it with a similar letter, usually, the gesture of replying within three days is considered acceptance. Usually, a gift is sent along with it to show your dedication to the lady"

"So I have to get a gift and write a letter? That sounds easy!" he said hopefully relaxing a little in his chair.

The witch shook her head "Not so fast mister like I said it showed your dedication to the lady which means it has to be at the level of the station. If your gift is any lower in price or quality, well it would be taken as an example that you can't provide for her efficiently hence, stopping it right there. If your gift does match or surpass then you are a-o-k-a-y!"

He frowned asking "So just to be safe I have to buy her something expensive, it's not a problem, what's next?"

"Well aren't you eager to learn?" she remarked with a smirk but getting an unimpressed look from her man she continued with a pout "Well after a set amount of letter exchanges a meeting is arranged by the families which I guess in your case will be when we return in summer. Usually, your first date would be chaperoned by someone from the lady's side but that's on her. From there on it's normal things like going out on a date and stuff, formality only comes back when it comes to proposal and actual marriage" shrugging her shoulders as she removed her robe and hanging her satchel on the chair.

He nodded thoughtfully saying "So it's only the starting that's a little difficult but rest it normal dating, that it's any less difficult but at least I won't be upsetting on the formal side" he turned to the redhead witch with asking "Hey Sue?"

"Hmmm?" the witch replied as she was rummaging in her bag taking out her books, parchment, quill, and ink pot, setting it all on the table for their study session, and turning back to face him.

But a lantern went off in his head as he said "Nothing, just that I… I am the luckiest man alive" leaning forward and kissing her forehead before turning and rolling the letter, stashing it in a book bag and taking his book.

Susan blushed up a storm as he screamed internally 'Oh this man! Magic help me, he is going to be the death of so many' gushing in her thoughts with a face-splitting smile on her face as they finally started their herbology study session.

For about an hour and a half, she pounded the information about plants, fertilizers, and their usage in his head, to the point he almost felt dizzy. When the dinner bell rang he let out a sigh of relief almost jumping out of his chair.

Soon the duo were sitting in the great hall surrounded by their friends with Hermione grumbling about Professor Binns, when Daphne came through the door. Both shared a smile as she quickly made her way to his side settling beside Hermione across him.

"Hey," he greeted nudging her leg under the table.

She smiled with adoration shining in her eyes "Hey" returning the nudge by rubbing her foot to his calve.

"So how was your day?" Hermione asked with a knowing smile on her face.

The blond witch grinned "It was great, Astoria was so happy that I was there for her birthday and she loved the books you got her" before turning to her fiancee adding "Though I have to say, Harry won the best present prize with the dress, bracelet and a magical doll house. I will be honest I have never seen my father pout so much, he kept saying 'he stole both my daughters!' over and over again"

Everyone laughed with Fleur joining them saying "Well, eet just can't be helped, after all, 'Arry is a very special man" as she pecked him on the lips before settling beside him at the end of the table near the door.

He smiled putting a hand on her thigh which had been a normal process from them nowadays greeting "Hey Flavor how was your day?"

"Eet's been okay if not a leettle boring we had some interesting charm classes and learned some Egyptian hieroglyphs nothing that extraordinary aside from Marie and Celine teasing me all day about some surprise they have arranged for me in the Abaraxan stable after the dinner" she explains biting her lip, uncertainty showing on her face.

Daphne asked "You think it's some kind of prank setup by them?" raising an eyebrow.

"Non, 'zey 'aven't done anyzzing like zat before I guess I should trust them and check it out for myself" Fleur mused now feeling a little excited about her possible surprise for the first time.

"So take Harry with you" Susan suggested adding "If it's a prank it will be a funny story and we can work to get back on them but if it's not well that's okay too"

Harry shrugged "No astrology and I am done with most of my assignments for the week, so why not?" with a smile on his face and he gave her thigh a squeeze.

Fleur beamed at him "Zank you Mon Amour, so 'ow was your day?" as she took his hand under the table intertwining her fingers with his just as the dinner appeared before them.

Harry looked around asking "Daphne where is Sif? Isn't she coming down for dinner?" worry coloring his face.

"Relax Harry, she is at home with Astoria, Ingrid will be arriving tomorrow as she has finalized her business back in Suomi. After helping her settle there until summer when she moves to black manor with the rest of us, she will be back by lunchtime tomorrow" Daphne informed taking a bite of her beef in Wellington.

He nodded in understanding taking a sip of water but sputtered when Daphne added "I'm sure she will be happy to hear that you miss her this much and I think Ingrid is looking forward to actually meeting you"

"Yeah… Yeah… I do and me too!" she replied blushing a little and his mind going to his other fiancee he was yet to meet, wondering what will he learn about her in the summer to come. Not just Ingrid or Narcissa, he was quite eager to meet Bellatrix.

As they were done with dinner and making their way out of the Hall, Daphne yawned saying "I will you in the morning, good night Harry" smiling at him. Though they have started to get a little physical, the intimacy in public wasn't something she was very comfortable with.

He nodded taking her hand "Yeah, Good night Daph" giving a good squeeze.

"Have a good time brother of mine" Hermione said with a wink before going with Daphne and others back to the Gryffindor tower. With an adoring glance at his blond fiancee's gorgeous backside, he turned to Fleur asking "Ready Flower" and giving her his hand.

She grinned linking hers with his "Oui, born ready!" as they started walking towards the Bell Tower courtyard, on the way he could feel his girlfriend vibrating in excitement beside him. Just as they neared the close a distant but loud and clear neigh brought, made her freeze gasping "Ca ne peut pas être!" and following the direction where the sound was coming from, he followed behind at the sedated pace admiring the view, something he just couldn't get enough of.

" 'ARRY! It's her! It's her! It's her!" his attention was drawn by the excited veela who was jumping up and down, like a kid in the candy store.

He made his over to her asking "What is it flower?"

"It's Adolphine!" she said excitedly stepping forward and opening the latch, with Harry helping her to open the large double doors. Fleur stepped inside the dark stable, with the only thing visible were dark red eyes.

Fleur took the reigns in her hand as she led her out where his weak eyes could finally witness the beauty that was Adolphine. While other Abaraxans were palomino with white hair lustrous hair with about max to max eleven feet of height from front hooves to their ears, she wasn't normal at all.

She was much bigger outclassing every other of her species at thirteen feet. She is golden, with an ethereal shine that lights the immediate vicinity around it. Its magnificent silver hair was flowing like a river down her neck onto her back and the mix of both on its massive feathery wings made for a swirling pattern that was simply hypnotic.

"Wow!" he gasped absolutely in awe of the creature in front of him adding "You are beautiful Adolphine"

"She is isn't she?" Fleur beamed patting and caressing the wings lightly.

Adolphine nighed trotting forward, bringing her head which was almost the size of Harry's torso, down to sniff in his scent. Remembering Hagrids instructions with Buckbeak he stood still offering his hand to her for her to get comfortable with him. After a couple of seconds, he felt his nose pushed in his palm. He smiled rubbing her face lightly saying "Bonjour Adolphine, Je Suis Harry!" to which Adolphine only pushed into him a little nuzzling in chest and face, making him chuckle.

His attention was caught by Fleur who was gaping standing on the side to which he asked "What?" continuing to softly pat the Abaraxan.

"You! She 'as never allowed to let anyone come near 'er let alone touch, and now she is practically asking you for it!" in a shocked tone as she came to stand by him, surprise leaving her replaced by a soft smile "You are that special"

He smiled back with a light dusting on his face before asking "I don't know about being special but I guess it's genetic or something, Minnie said that my mum was very good with animals too. I guess I inherited a sliver of her talent"

Adolphine who was hearing all this unfurled her wings as she backed up and turned sideways before sitting half on her front legs, before using her head to show the couple of her intent.

"She wants us to…" Harry started.

Fleur beamed "Ride! Come on" as she took the lead taking the reign before mounting her friend with Harry following her settling behind her and wrapping hands around her midsection she smirked looking over her shoulder "Scared mon amour?"

"No just, opportunistic" he added as his hands went under her black sweater relishing in her warm skin.

Fleur shivered slightly at his large cold hand touching her warm skin before flashing him a saucy smile over her shoulder purring "Hold on tight Mon Amour!" before commanding as she cracked the reign "En Avant!" Adolphine reared up on her rear legs before taking off, running out of the courtyard before breaking in the gallops and her wings unfurling.

"AU CIEL!" Fleur yelled, with the flaps of her powerful wings they were on the ascend and kept going higher, and higher. Riding the wind with both teens spotting similar face-splitting smiles on their faces.

Reaching the sufficient height well above the highest point of Hogwarts Castle, Adolphine stopped flapping and cruising in the air. Both riders looked around with Harry commenting "It's so beautiful and quiet" feeling the wind on his face.

"Oui, and freeing. Away from everyone. It used to be only me and Adolphine, my retreat whenever I needed it" with a serene smile before turning and looking at him "And now I am 'appy to share it with you" before relaxing against him.

"I feel that you did, both about Adolphine and your safe space," he said before capturing her lips with savoring the sweet yet earthy maple flavor while his hands roamed up and down her side, sending goosebumps all over her body.

He left her lips going down kissing her cheeks and the length of her jaw bone coming back up to the ears nibbling lightly on her earlobe making her back arch slightly as she gasped "Mon Magie! 'Arry…."

He continued his journey down with his mouth on to the nap of her neck kissing and biting, getting cure mewls and pants. His hands worked in tandem as they cupped her bra-covered breasts kneading them lightly and teasing her nipples occasionally.

Her hand came over his as she requested "I… want… *gasp* it… to… be special…" she stopped, a mewl escaping her mouth as he hit the sensitive spot behind her ear.

His hands didn't stop as he growled "Me too flower… but that doesn't mean… we can't have fun… without going that far…" once again biting her ear as he stopped his ministration and returned his hand to her stomach ending "… I can't tease you a little" kissing her on the neck.

She let out a dissatisfied groan whining "You are a mean man 'Arry Potter" resting her head on his shoulder.

He chuckled "I might just be but one that you love" kissing her lightly.

She sighed contently with a lazy smile nodding "Zat I do" Both enjoy the air and each other's company.

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