6 Spells

Luna's comment about some more unstoppable spells kept nagging at Hermione. As a logical person, she understood that if there were a few unstoppable spells, dark or light – it didn't matter, then there was no reason there could not be some more. She assumed that searching the library, or maybe some private libraries, like the Black one, would give her a few more such spells, yet Luna also suggested crafting new ones. As much as she found the blonde Ravenclaw weird, she also appreciated her insight. If Luna believed that Hermione could craft such a spell, then Hermione felt confident that she could.

The library didn't prove too useful. Despite searching meticulously, she didn't find any other unstoppable spell in any book. She managed to find a book about spell crafting, though, and she devoured it quickly. Besides dealing with how wording and wand movements could affect the final result, it also explained the requirements to overcome various magical shields. The book was ancient and the language was archaic, which was probably why practically nobody paid it any attention. Yet once she overcame her reluctance, she found the book fascinating and extremely useful.

It only took her a few days to come up with some seemingly benign spells that could penetrate any shield. One was a variation on the tickling charm. She thought it could be quite useful in battle, practically disabling one's opponent without causing any damage by itself, except for the irresistible tickling. Another caused the victim a need to scratch all over, achieving the same disabling effect even quicker. Both only lasted for a few minutes – more than enough to maximize the advantage gained by them. She was proudest of the third one, though. It caused the victim to grow hair all over, making it obstruct vision and hamper movement. It lasted for an hour, which was certainly more than long enough for a magical battle to be settled.

As usual, she first tried them on the dummies and then on herself, before showing them to Harry. He was fascinated, making her happier. Since they married, he was giving her more compliments than before, and not as reluctantly as he had been doing previously. She enjoyed it most when they tried making love after using the hairy spell on each other. Although it was quite weird, it turned out very enjoyable.

"You should try this with Suzy as well," she suggested after they both returned to normal. "I wonder how she may react."

"Are you sure you want me to spend time with her?" he asked.

Hermione shrugged. "I've already agreed to that. In a way, she's also your wife, even if it isn't official. If you don't want some jealousy issues to plague our family, you should treat us both about the same."

Susan really appreciated the idea, making Harry quite happy too. Admittedly, he loved his wife more, but Suzy was quickly becoming a very close second.

Hermione was still not content with her spell crafting. She wanted to create some more unblockable charms, mainly for disarming and stunning the enemy, and anything else that could be used to gain an advantage in battle. She needed only a few more weeks to achieve that.

She came with quite more than she had planned. Two versions of unstoppable stunners (as well as the specific counter-charms, as Enervate did not affect these stuns), two unstoppable disarming spells and a few more spells that could come in handy under combat situation. "Just think of what enlarging one's arm out of proportion can do to their balance or their hold on their wands. Shrinking their arms, legs or other parts can achieve just as remarkable effects. You may also use humiliation, by enlarging a man's organ or a woman's breasts out of proportion. They would also become a major obstacle to their owners." Harry could clearly see the mischief in her eyes. He tried to imagine shrinking Bella's wand arm while enlarging her breasts to pumpkin size. She would die of shame if nothing else.

There was one spell Hermione wasn't quite sure of. It was a borer spell, making holes about as wide as a pencil in whatever they were aimed at. While certainly usable in several situations, she was concerned about it becoming a lethal curse, if aimed at a person. The spell didn't distinguish between stone, wood, brick or flesh. Drilling a hole in a wall could be quite nice. Drilling a similar hole in one's chest wasn't. She still taught Harry the spell, as it could surely become handy, and not only in battle.

Hermione was eager to pass most of her new knowledge to others. She was surprised that Harry was quite reluctant to do just that. "The more people know these charms, the more we are in danger of them leaking to the enemy. Under real combat, most would do just fine with the undressing spell. No need to risk giving the enemy some more spells." He doubted any of the Death Eaters would like to use these instead of the killing curse, but he didn't want to risk it either.

"Well… We should teach Suzy, at least," Hermione suggested. Harry agreed to that quite willingly.

–..–

Ron was the first to notice that Susan was getting really close to his friends. "Why are you following my friends everywhere?" he asked Susan.

"I'm their friend too. Do you have a problem with that?" Susan retorted.

"Not really a problem, but… They are my friends, and they're now married. I don't want you to come between them and destroy their marriage." Ron didn't want to offend the busty redhead, but he was adamant about protecting his friends' happiness with each other.

"I'll never do that! You must know that Bones and Potter have been allies for many generations, and I intend to keep that alliance."

Hermione thought it was time to intervene. "Ron, Suzy and I have already discussed the possible implications and agreed with each other. She's becoming just as close a friend as you are." 'Much closer and quite a bit better, as a friend,' she added in her mind.

Actually, a few weeks later, Susan started spending most of her nights in the Potter apartment, and not quite secretly either. "Is it wise to let everybody know where you sleep?" Hermione asked her.

Susan shrugged. "Soon enough we intend to get pregnant. It will look more natural if people know we are close than if I seem to get pregnant out of thin air. Besides, being the last of my line, I've been emancipated at fourteen, like Harry should have been. As an adult, I'm free to choose where and with whom I spend the nights."

Hermione didn't miss a word. "You mean that Harry could have been emancipated at fourteen? Why has nobody told him?"

Susan shrugged. "The age for emancipation differs by family. Maybe the Potters set it higher, or there may have been some other legal obstacle. Normally, the Ministry informs one well in advance, so that the youngsters involved may get ready for taking adult responsibilities."

Hermione filed the information in her mind. She intended to investigate this matter further, yet it was not urgent. She needed to ensure Harry's survival and give him an heir. Other stuff could wait.

–..–

A few weeks before the winter holidays, both Hermione and Susan wanted to stop using the contraceptive spells. Hermione made sure that Harry knew and agreed beforehand. "If we stop now, we shall probably get pregnant within a month or two. That will mean giving birth during the summer and being ready for the next school year on time. Do you agree with this plan?"

Harry smiled at her. "We've already discussed this before accepting Suzy. I was quite frightened to become a father when we talked about it. Now I'm looking forward to that. I feel like I already love these children even before their conception."

Hermione was relieved by his answer. "And I suppose you don't mind doing your part in trying to impregnate us as soon as possible," she commented with a mischievous smile.

Harry shrugged. "It would be no different than I act normally, I think. Don't I give you and Susan your shares twice a day?"

"We may want it even three or four times a day, to make sure." Hermione's mischief was now evident.

Harry faked thinking hard. "It may be a bit difficult to refrain from doing it more often, once we're on vacation. I may need to take a calming potion, you know."

Hermione had to laugh at that, making Harry laugh as well. They hugged and it soon turned into snogging and then lovemaking, although they were still in their common room. Susan arrived when they were almost reaching their peak. She got undressed and waited for Harry to ejaculate into Hermione, before pushing them apart and requesting a similar treatment, which Harry seemed quite eager to give her.

–..–

As Christmas approached, Slughorn made a big fuss about the party he was planning. Hermione expected Harry to be invited, being quite a celebrity. That probably meant she would also be invited, being his wife, as their marriage was no secret. She wondered if Suzy would be invited too.

Professor Slughorn surprised her. "As you are the best student in your year, rivalled only by your husband, I'd be honoured if you come to the Christmas party I'm hosting. Lord Potter is invited as well, of course. He's proven to be just as talented as his mother used to be."

That was actually a sore spot for her. Since Harry started using that old potions book, he had become a force to be reckoned with at potions. This had almost ruined her chances with Harry until he let her read some chapters and she found the handwritten comments to be really useful, as Harry had already told her. There was no sign of them being misleading or unworthy. They actually seemed to be written by someone who had a very deep understanding of the subject. By now, both were using that book and they even let Suzy use it, improving her potions grade considerably.

Hermione was surprised when Suzy told them she was also invited to that party. "Slughorn told me he used to be quite close to my aunt. That's more than a bit of exaggeration, but he seems to have really appreciated her. Now I need to find a date for the party, though."

"Why don't you come with us? Harry can dance with us alternately. If we need to dance, that is. Other than that, we can all stay together."

Suzy looked at her with some evident surprise. "Are you sure? I mean…"

"People already know that you sleep in our apartment. This may only confirm their suspicions, making it easier for them to accept your pregnancy, once we get pregnant," Hermione explained.

"Well, in that case…"

–..–

Both girls visited the infirmary the morning before going on the winter vacation. While on the train, they both told Harry they were pregnant. At first, he paled considerably, making Hermione wonder if they shouldn't have kept that information secret a bit longer, but then he hugged them both and seemed to overflow with joy. He stayed in that mood for most of the train ride, until Hermione mentioned, "My parents will probably be waiting at the train station."

Harry paled once again. Hermione took his hand and smiled reassuringly at him. "Harry, they already know we're married and they even sent us their blessings. I've also told them that I was regularly using the contraceptive spell. If anybody is to be blamed for my pregnancy, it's me."

Harry calmed down only a bit. "I still have a major role in that. Besides, I don't want them to be angry at you. Becoming upset may harm the baby growing inside you."

Hermione's smile widened. "I'm sure they won't be too angry and not stay angry for more than a few minutes. As for the baby, it's too early for it to be affected one way or the other."

Susan looked pensive, and quite a bit sad. "It just occurred to me that this is going to be my first vacation without my Auntie. I didn't think much of her during school term, being so busy with you, but now…"

Both Harry and Hermione engulfed her in tight hugs. "You know that my parents invited you as well," Hermione told her. "It may be slightly difficult to explain our relationship with you, but they will accept you. I even dare say they may eventually love you."

Susan wiped her tears and smiled at her. "Sure. With you two at my side, everything seems much easier."

The Grangers were waiting near the barrier. Hermione had already told them in her letters about finally getting the man she had wanted and how that turned into marriage. She had also told them about the girl who was their ally and a good friend. They still seemed a bit worried when Hermione saw them. She assumed that seeing Harry hug her and Suzy at the same time was the cause of their worry.

"Mom, Dad, this is Harry Potter, whom you may have seen last summer. He's now my husband, as I've told you. The young woman who came with us is Susan Bones, an ally and a very good friend of ours. She lost her family last summer and we're glad you invited her for the holidays."

While her parents were still contemplating her words, Hermione turned to the others. "Harry, Suzy, these are my parents, Dave and Jean Granger."