Chapter Thirteen - Possible Employees
The sun was peeking from behind the curtains that were flapping because of the swish of a tail. The tail in question belonging to one very grumpy half kneazle who was impatiently waiting on his human to wake and feed him. He had been taunted by that prim and proper white owl since she flew through on her way in from hunting. He really wasn't sure what to make of all the things happening around his human and she was going to know about his dislike soon.
With those thoughts, an aggravated Crookshanks leapt down off the window seat, headed to his human's bed, and launched himself up onto the foot. He saw her and noted that, as was the usual for the past few days, she wasn't alone. In fact, she had one of the other females next to her both as bare as the day they were born.
He had seen the two females around her at school but never here. This was his time to have her attention as she talked to him about important things, like all the feelings that she kept hidden from the dark haired male; who was also here now and had never been before. He was really looking forward to seeing what this was all about and he was going to get some answers, just as soon as he woke her up.
Crookshanks stalked his way up the bed as carefully as he could. Once he reached the spot where he could sit comfortably without worrying about being swatted off the edge, he began to swipe his paw out and catch her curls that were hanging by her face in an attempt to wake her. He continued this until he saw her stretch and blow at the curls that were irritating her.
"Crookshanks, stop it would you, I'm trying to sleep," Hermione said as she swatted at his paw that was still batting her hair.
"I will not stop. You need to get up, answer me, and then bloody feed me human," Crookshanks retorted to her surprise.
"Um, excuse me, but why are you so cross this morning and why am I arguing with a cat?" Hermione sighed out as she untangled herself from Susan and sat up to look at him for his answer.
"I'd like answers for one missy. Why are all these other humans from your school here, why are you able to talk to me now, and what's the uppity owl on about her being around forever, so I need to get over it, stuff about?"
Hermione sat and explained to Crookshanks all about what had been happening in her life. She explained that she thought he'd been listening in like Hedwig and was up to par on what was going on. She was shocked when he told her that he hadn't wanted to be an eaves dropper like the uppity owl and figured she would talk to him like she always had before she knew he could answer.
She apologized and said she would get him a special treat to make it up to him before he finally accepted and headed down stairs, only after he informed her she didn't really need to get up and feed him that the one called Dobby had been taking care of him nicely. She just shook her head at him as he pranced out the door to merlin knew where.
Hermione looked to her side and saw a very lovely sight this gorgeous Sunday morning.
Lying there on her side was the beautiful sight of Susan still asleep. She had the sheet lightly tossed across her tone, light skinned waist. Her curvaceous hips were exposed almost completely as Hermione let her eyes roam down her body past her long shapely legs before turning and roving back up.
Hermione paused momentarily in her ascent. Soon as she had passed her perfect navel, Hermione caught sight of her breast. They were larger than hers but still had the firm uplift and the shape was absolutely mouth-watering when combined with the nicely perk caramel colored nipple. The slope was an eye catcher that drew you in and made you want to feel the smoothness of her skin as you ascended up the column of her neck to her full lips, round face with dark blue eyes and deep red hair.
Hermione was compelled to lean forward and capture those lips with her own. She had barely pressed her lips onto Susan's when, as if by reflex, Susan's arms encircled her and pulled her closer to deepen the kiss before they both jumped at the sound of the knock at the door behind them.
Hermione let out a slow breath and answered with a "Yes" for whoever knocked as she sat back upright with her waist covered by the sheet and making sure Susan wasn't exposed too much.
"It's me darling, can I come in a moment," Emma responded to her daughter through the slight crack she had found in the door opening this morning.
"Of course mum," Hermione responded automatically without even a thought to the fact that she was naked in bed with Susan.
Susan wasn't surprised at Hermione's response, as she knew how open they were here, so she just kept her place and entwined their fingers together as Emma neared the bed and took a seat at the foot.
Emma was dressed in her panties and robe, as had been the norm. Looking to Hermione she spoke, "Dear, your father and I just wanted to let you know that we'd like to attend the reading with you and the others tomorrow. We know it'll be tricky but we'd like to talk about possible solutions with everyone today. I just thought you should hear it first before everyone else."
"Ok, mum. You're right, it may be tricky but we're not sure what to expect yet. That's one reason for the planning session today you know. I can't see anyone objecting to you and Dad being present as you've both been so involved and supportive," Hermione told her as she gave a squeeze of her hand to Susan.
"Thank you, dear. Now, there better be a good reason why I find you two alone this morning without the rest of your wedded partner's," Emma smiled as she gave them a curious look.
"Of course there is. You see, we discovered that after our first night on the third floor together that Susan, Daphne, and I all had some limited ability in communicating with mind magic's. When Daphne decided she wanted to give herself to Harry, I suggested that they have the same opportunity that I did, to be alone with him while they give him their virginity," Hermione responded to her mother as she shot a grin at Susan before continuing, "but Susan and I weren't expecting to be able to feel the experience so vividly. It was like we were there in the room with them, mum. It was rather hard to not go find them and the only thing that eased the urge to go to them was to be together as well."
"I assumed, that you all understood that there would be times come up that you couldn't all be together and would partner off correct," Emma questioned them.
"Yes ma'am," Susan responded, "it was more the fact, that we now understand, that even when we can't all four be together, those of us that are together will be broadcasting the feelings to the others."
"Oh, I see," Emma chuckled, "so let's say that two of you are in class and the other two are in your room going at it like rabbits, the two in class will be experiencing a lot more than intellectual stimulation."
"Mum," Hermione groaned as she hung her head a little, "exactly, except we could almost feel the touches. Imagine trying to sit in the middle of 20 or so other people and have the feeling of dad's mouth between your legs then tell me how you feel?"
"Actually, I wouldn't mind. I think it would be rather arousing to be receiving that type of pleasure in front of everyone and not having them know," Emma replied calmly, "it was something that I found to enjoy quite a lot after your father and I were first married and at a dental convention. It was rather exciting to know he was on the floor at the back of the room, under the table only hidden from view by a tablecloth as he made me squirm in my seat."
"Oh really, well you couldn't get detention for disrupting class by having an orgasm and then having to explain it," Hermione chided.
"Only you 'Mione would worry about getting detention at a time like that," Susan chuckled as she laid back and placed her hand over her eyes and shook her head.
"Anyway, back on track, I'm glad it wasn't something wrong causing your separation," Emma continued, "also remember, we've a few things to accomplish today before the others get here. We need to talk to Winky, for one, this morning."
"We need to get those letters out to Rita Skeeter and Xeno Lovegood as well," Susan added as she sat up beside Hermione.
"We'll get ready and be down soon mum," Hermione said as she eyed her mum's amused expression.
Emma left them both a little more enlightened about her and Dan's sex life than they thought they needed to know and headed down to meet Dan for breakfast. They had both been worried something had upset one of them and that was why they were in separate rooms this morning. She was rather shocked to find Susan in bed with Hermione instead of Harry but not that shocked as she knew they would all be intimate sooner rather than later.
As Emma entered the kitchen, she saw Dan was seated with his tea and was reading the paper as he waited while Dobby was readying plates over by the stove.
"It was ok, nothing wrong. Daphne decided to be with Harry and they agreed each girl should have the special time that Hermione had and be alone with him," Emma told him as she took the seat by his side. "They discovered an interesting side effect to their bond as well."
"Oh really, anything to use to take the mickey out of them," Dan asked after setting aside the paper turning his attention to her and the plates Dobby had just placed for them.
Emma and Dan talked about this and laughed at some of the things that could happen because of it. Dan about chocked on his tea when he heard about the detention comment having to agree with Susan that only Hermione would worry about that at the time. That was how Hermione and Susan found them laughing rather loudly over breakfast.
"I promise not to punish you too hard darling, when we receive that detention notice from Hogwarts this year," Dan chuckled as he greeted his daughter.
"Very funny," Hermione replied, "my luck, it'll be Professor Snape's class and he'll draw as much attention to me at the time as possible."
"What will be during Snape's class 'Mione," Harry asked as he and Daphne entered hand and hand.
Harry was wearing nothing but dark green boxer's with flying snitches on them while Daphne was in her dark pink panties and robe this morning closed loosely over her. She had a smile that Emma knew too well, as one that said I had the best night of sex, and could tell she wasn't alone in the observation either as Hermione and Susan both had a look of understanding as they saw Daphne this morning.
Hermione and Susan then proceeded to fill them in on what they discovered last night. Emma and Dan threw in their heckling as well and the group all admitted it would be interesting to see how they managed it as they sat and ate breakfast.
"Harry, I need you to write a letter to Xeno Lovegood this morning so that we can get that out of the way before the meeting today," Susan said as she then looked at Hermione, "You too 'Mione, you need to write Rita Skeeter and I suggest you send that letter with Dobby so that he can make sure she gets it and so he can bring any reply she might send right away."
"Ok Susan, after breakfast's over we'll head to the study and get that taken care of, since we also have to talk to Winky this morning, as well right," Harry replied as he saw his plate disappear as soon as he pushed it away.
"Master Harry, I'll go and bring Winky to you while you write your letter and will deliver it after, while you're talking to her," Dobby said as he appeared beside the table.
Dobby was getting used to the idea of seeing so much skin here and had already warned Winky to be ready for more than she had seen before with the Crouch's.
"Thanks Dobby, I'll get Hedwig to send my letter to Mr. Lovegood but would like you to deliver the message to Rita Skeeter for us ok," Harry told him.
"Call me when you're ready for Winky," Dobby said as he vanished again.
"Harry, are you sure about Xeno Lovegood," Daphne asked him tentatively.
"Yes, he was fair to me before and I know Luna quiet well and believe she'll tell him to come if he seems undecided," Harry responded as he stood and held out his hand to Hermione, "shall we?"
"Yes, the sooner the better and then we can talk to Winky," Hermione said as she held his hand and followed him out the kitchen to the study.
Harry and Hermione sat side by side at the desks in the study as they composed their letters.
Harry was distracted some as Hermione was only wearing some black lace panties with her robe open. He could see her firm breast he loved so much already. He was lost in his thoughts a few moments as he thought about having his hand twirled in her soft locks of curls as she had her mouth wrapped around his cock. He shook off the thought before he was rock hard and freeing his boxers by thinking about potions with a greasy haired Snape naked in the class. It worked wonders as he returned his attention to the letter.
Hermione found herself having the same problem as him. Her thoughts were betraying her as she imagined him driving his tongue deep inside her while under the table in the back of the library surrounded only by Daphne and Susan sitting across from her. She'd thought about the rush her mum must've felt and this spurred her imagination on. She was brought back to the study by hearing Harry ask, "Really 'Mione, the library? What would Madame Pince do if she caught us?"
"Oh, you hush," Hermione replied as she turned her attention back to the parchment in front of her, "you're no better. I caught that image of my mouth around you as you played with my hair."
"Alright," Harry answered, "fair enough. Let's finish and then get through the day so we can do more than think about it."
Hermione just chuckled and finished her letter almost the same time as he was rolling his to attach to Hedwig. They both left the study and headed back to the others, who were all waiting in the kitchen for them to return. Harry walked on through however and out the back door to call Hedwig.
Hedwig told Harry how much she enjoyed annoying Crookshanks and that she wouldn't return right after she delivered his letter because she also enjoyed the attention she received from Luna. He told her that was fine and to be safe before heading back in to see that they were waiting on him before calling Dobby.
"I figured we would wait and go to the living room so that when he returns with Winky we'll be more comfortable to talk with her," Hermione answered his unspoken question.
"That's fine, let's go shall we," he responded as they stood and followed behind him as they made their way to the living room.
"Dobby, we're ready," Harry called as they had just gotten seated with Harry and his wives all on one long lounger and Dan and Emma on the love seat across from them.
"Yes, Master Harry," Dobby said as he popped into the room in front of them.
"We're ready to talk to Winky and after she's here, can you take this letter to Rita Skeeter and let her know that you'll await her reply," Harry told his little friend who was wearing his uniform without his usual assortment of hats to accompany it.
Dobby popped away only to return within a few minutes with Winky in tow before popping away again instantly to Winky's surprise.
Winky was dressed in a Hogwarts tea sack. She was playing with her hands nervously and looking between those gathered with a sad expression that was shown even more prominent by her large eyes and down turned ears.
"Winky, Dobby told us about elf bonds and that you're not doing well at Hogwarts. We would like you to consider bonding with us and helping my parents," Hermione told her.
"Winky'd like to be bound to a family and Dobby tells me about you's different family here. Is he right about you being one husband and three wives," Winky asked sheepishly.
"He is. Is that going to be a problem," Hermione asked wondering what had caused her to ask.
"Oh no, there be's no problem. Winky likes to tend babies and that would be meaning lots of babies," Winky answered.
"Well, eventually, we'll have children but not anytime soon Winky," Harry chuckled as he took over for an amused Hermione, "we have to finish school, among other things first. We were hoping to have you assigned to Dan and Emma, Hermione's mum and dad, for the time being as a personal house elf and as a way to give them some protection and emergency help and transport since they're both muggle. When children come we can work something else out with you but until then we would like you to stay with them even when we're away at school."
"I understands. You're a good wizard to be protecting them and I's accept the bond but would like to help when children come," Winky responded to Harry, "thank yous for taking a disgraced elf as yours."
"Nonsense," Hermione replied, "we know you were dismissed unfairly. We saw what happened and you're going to be considered friend and family, as Dobby is. If you need something just ask, if you ever want to be free just ask, and above all else never punish yourself without asking first if you need to, ok?"
"Winky understands," Winky responded as she headed to Hermione to be bound.
After the bonding they took a short break to allow Dan and Emma to talk to Winky as they waited on Dobby to reappear with a response from Skeeter.
While across London in a rather garishly decorated flat Dobby had popped in on a very startled Rita Skeeter, who jumped and swung at him in her surprise with the book she had in her hand.
"Who are you and what do you want?" Rita asked as she noticed it was only a house elf that had startled her.
"I'm Dobby. House elf to the Most Noble and Ancient House of Potter Black, Miss, and I've a letter here from Lady Potter for you and have instructions to await a reply," Dobby responded as he handed her the parchment.
Rita must have heard him wrong. She thought he said house of Potter Black and Lady Potter but that wasn't possible. The only Potter left was that little annoying boy, Harry Potter. It was him and that bushy haired friend of his that had put her out of a job since they caught her in her unregistered animagus form after that stupid tournament.
She then took a closer look at his uniform and sure enough he was wearing the Potter family crest and the Black family crest as well. She then flipped the letter over and saw there stamped on the back was the seal of the Lady Potter. This was definitely interesting all of a sudden, as she turned the letter over while she sat back down to open it.
Hello Rita,
You heard right, as I'm sure Dobby announced himself to be the house elf for the Most Noble and Ancient House of Potter Black and yes, it's possible, I assure you. And yes, I'm the Lady Hermione Jane Potter nee Granger. Now, believe me when I tell you that you just found yourself in a rather advantageous position. If you agree to meet our terms, you'll find yourself as one of the only two members of the press that'll be allowed into an official Gringott's will reading, that will change the wizarding world. You know that I'm not one to spout off nonsense and with that knowledge, you have to believe me when I say that you will have more than enough information to revive your career and also find yourself with the job offer of a lifetime. As I said, all you need to do is agree to our terms, at a face to face meeting on Monday morning at half past nine at Gringott's. Please, send your reply via Dobby right away.
Sincerely,
Lady Hermione Jane Potter
Rita was shocked beyond words since the bushy haired girl who caused her all the problems along with Potter was the one who sent this to her with the offer to get her life back on track along with her career. She wasn't sure what to think but she knew that this young lady wouldn't tell her this unless she could back it up. She had made the impression as the one person you shouldn't cross when she had her mind set to accomplish something so if she said this news would change the wizarding world she could only believe her.
With all this running through her mind, she rushed over to her desk and grabbed a parchment and quill to pen her reply. After she had written that she accepted the chance and would be at the bank the following morning, she sealed it and headed back to the house elf with a bounce in her step that had been missing, since she had her career ended for her, and told him, "Thank you for waiting patiently and please thank your Mistress for thinking of me and give her my congratulations on her becoming Lady Potter."
"Dobby will inform her of your words," Dobby replied before he popped away leaving a rather gleeful Rita Skeeter grinning like a winner of the Witch Weekly drawing.
Dobby reappeared in the foyer of the Granger home and headed to the living room where he had left the others with Winky before. He entered to see Winky talking to Dan and Emma with a rather nice smile on her face. He hadn't seen Winky this happy ever so he knew that she was bound to a family once again. He was glad he would get to see her more as well, as he had come to care greatly for her as he tended to her while she was drunk on the butter beer in the kitchens of Hogwarts.
"Mistress Hermione, I bring you the response from Rita Skeeter and her congratulations on becoming the Lady Potter," Dobby told her as he bowed slightly and passed her the reply.
"Thank you Dobby," Hermione said, "I believe Winky's ready to get settled in if you wouldn't mind helping her."
"Of course," Dobby replied as he looked to Winky for her to confirm she was ready.
"Thank you for everything, I'll work very hard for your family," Winky replied as she headed out with Dobby as everyone noted that her speech was already improving.
"Well, 'Mione what does Rita have to say," Susan asked as she looked at the letter Hermione was holding.
Hermione opened the letter and scanned it before answering, "She agreed to meet with us at the bank in the morning at half past nine. We should be able to get her to agree with us easily on terms as well. I'm sure I raised her interest with my letter."
"We should go get ready for the meeting as our guest should be arriving soon," Dan said as he stood and took Emma by the hand.
"Yeah, we don't want my poor godmother showing up to see you clad in only a pair of boxers, merlin knows what she would do to you," Harry told him as he stood and waited on his wives.
"I'd be more worried about the werewolf seeing Emma's breast covered by that robe and nothing else," Daphne chuckled as she walked past.
"Yeah, I think we should all get dressed," Emma laughed at the look on Dan's face at the thought of having a werewolf ogling his wife's goodies. "The rest of the day should be very informative and I suggest we all be prepared for the guests, as well as, the surprises that are sure to come."
Chapter Fourteen - A Brother's Letter
After the occupants of the Granger home returned prepared for the guests, they gathered in the large dining room. Dan and Emma suggested using this room as it could double as a conference room of sorts with enough seating space at the table. Dobby and Winky put cushioning charms on the chairs at Daphne's suggestion and placed out refillable water glasses.
"Hermione," Susan said while examining the ink pen she was holding, "these are absolutely fabulous. Why the wizarding world still uses quills is beyond me. These would make things simple not only for students but for the wizarding population in general who tend to write a lot."
"I actually wondered that," Hermione responded, "not only are they simple but they're cheap. You can get several dozen for the price of a quill and that's before you buy ink. The same goes for the notepads you've got."
"You shouldn't have too hard a time figuring out why we don't use them," Daphne interjected. "Think about it from the prospective of the pureblood families that own the companies that supply us with the ink, quills, and parchment. So much of our society is controlled by those that oppose change to preserve their wealth and not advance beyond the 1800s at best."
The conversation came to a halt as they heard a knock at the front door.
Dan started to stand but was stopped by Winky who popped in beside him and said, "The guests are arriving and Dobby will show them in Masters and Mistresses. It is the proper way of things."
Winky popped out and left Dan shaking his head slightly, when they talked this morning Winky informed them that she'd help them adjust to the wizarding customs that need to be upheld at certain events. They assumed witches and wizards with house elves must not answer the door.
"Ah, how are you today Harry," Bloodtooth greeted as he entered and took his seat at the head of the table.
"Fine Bloodtooth, thanks for asking," Harry responded as another knock was heard.
Remus and Minerva were the next to enter the dining room and take their seats and give greetings to everyone. The next knock was followed by the entrance of Nathaniel and Danyella alongside Amelia.
As soon as everyone was seated and issued their greetings Bloodtooth cleared his throat and drew everyone's attention, "Now that we're settled I've something to say before we get to the reason for this meeting. First, I want to inform you that even though it's not a normal Gringott's policy to allow such, we've agreed with certain things requested by Sirius. The biggest breach in policy was to allow for the viewing of his will by those not named for bequests. So tomorrow there'll be a viewing area hidden from the eyes of those in attendance. I bring this to your attention so that the Grangers and Greengrasses will be able to view the proceedings if they wish and Harry agrees of course."
"I do, as I've two others who'll be attending that can use that chance without drawing attention to us to soon," Harry responded thinking of Xeno and Rita.
"May I ask who?" Bloodtooth questioned since he saw the look on Harry's face.
"Rita Skeeter and Xeno Lovegood, my lovely wife Daphne suggested we include members of the press as a way of helping with any fall out over Dumbledore with the public."
"Excellent suggestion, however, are you sure about using Rita Skeeter," Minerva said while wearing a puzzled expression.
"Yes, Professor, I am. I've a way to assure she's helpful and not going to give her usual twist to things to cause mayhem," Hermione said across from her.
"Very well, I trust you to have it under control," Minerva responded before everyone turned their attention back to Bloodtooth.
"That's fine, now since the reading is set for 10 am in the morning I suggest that you arrive at 9 am to get settled," Bloodtooth said and noticed Harry share a look with Hermione. "Yes?"
"That's good since we asked Rita to meet us at half past 9 to agree to terms," Harry answered for them.
"That's acceptable. Now, let's get down to why we're here," Bloodtooth started. "The best way to tell this is in the order that it happened. I also realize that you'll have questions and so I'll give a brief explanation and then show you what was found and answer questions before continuing to the next piece."
After looking at each of them, Bloodtooth started, "This began after Sirius was sequestered inside Grimmauld Place. He wasn't very happy there as you know. He wondered the house aimlessly most of the time according to him. One day while doing so he stumbled into a room that none had entered in sometime and found the very box that started this. You see he'd entered his younger brother Regulus Arcturus Black's room. Inside he could feel a familiar type of magic that he and his brother used as children to hide things from everyone besides each other that was accessible by only the brother's blood. Knowing this he immediately recovered the last thing his brother left for him, which was this box."
Bloodtooth removed the fabric covering an ornately carved wooden box on the table in front of him.
"Inside, he discovered several numbered vials of pensieve memories, parchments, maps, and a letter addressed to him," Bloodtooth continued as he removed the letter and passed it to Remus, "Remus if you would please read this to the group."
Remus knew the history of Sirius and his brother. He wondered what could've been told to Sirius for him to listen to a death eater after everything that had happened. So with a curious tone he began to read the letter aloud.
Dear Brother,
If you're reading this then I've been found out and killed. I know you'll stumble upon this at some point and only hope that it isn't too late, forgive me brother for I know I've done horrible things and I hope this will start to make amends for some of them. I was naïve, young, and plain stupid to follow the half-blood on his ridiculous quest for blood supremacy.
I began to see this but it was too late as I was already marked and a part of the trusted few. As such, I began to look for ways to help the right side fight against the Dark Lord. I stumbled across his most guarded secret and have been amassing information ever since. I'll include everything I've gathered pertaining to it as it's the key to destroying him.
Now, after I realized the error of my ways, I admit that I wanted to come to you and ask for help but was stopped by something strange the day I got close enough to you to do so. You and James sat outside discussing something and as I neared I noticed that I wasn't the only one trying to conceal himself from view, Albus Dumbledore was there as well.
I've no idea what he was doing but he seemed not to want to be noticed so I'd be wary of him brother. His behavior wasn't that of one on the light side and I've heard talk about his so-called Greater Good. So be careful.
I've also included a vial of memories for you that should lend some credit to the fact that I came to my senses and wanted to be a good brother to you. They're some of the things I wish I could've been by your side for instead of hiding like the outcast and sneaking views when I could.
Take care, brother. Trust your instincts and keep an eye out for treachery in the guise of those that are supposed to be leaders. May these things help you and others overcome the darkness.
Sincerely,
Regulus A. Black
Remus slowly passed the letter toward Bloodtooth with a somber expression. He was still as curious but knew there was more to come at the look on the goblins face.
"Now, in order for you to see some of the memories I've brought along the pensieve orb. This is the vial of memories labeled number one that gave Sirius the chance to begin unraveling all of this," Bloodtooth told them as he placed the orb and poured the vial inside.
As the orb began to show the memories above it, Harry felt his heart leap as he noticed exactly what he was viewing.
The first scene was Sirius standing beside James as his best man at his wedding. The next was the two celebrating the news that James would be a father soon and then there was one of Sirius overjoyed at being asked to be Harry's godfather. The final memory was that of the ceremony where they saw Sirius and Minerva take the oaths as godparents.
Harry was overwhelmed with the emotions this had brought out in him and before he could he turn to excuse himself for a moment he was engulfed all around by the arms of his wives. He felt the love and support flowing to him from them and settled back down knowing they would be there for him later.
"That was the thing that restored his memory of Minerva being Harry's godmother and started him on the quest to answer who had altered his mind and why. He began to watch and listen when everyone thought him mad or depressed with his captivity. Not long after, he managed to escape the house unseen and came to see me. We began the rest of the investigation into the things we found out from the box including the horcruxes. It seems that Regulus had been gathering information about them and had amassed almost all the locations and objects. Harry your scar was one of the only unexpected surprises for us along with his snake, Nagini. The horcruxes have been dealt with so unless you've any questions that can't wait I'd like to skip to the evidence that'll be relevant during the reading tomorrow," Bloodtooth addressed the group and paused for responses.
"I believe that as long as you're quite sure those dreadful things are destroyed we can proceed," Nathaniel said as he looked around to be sure that everyone agreed with him.
"They're destroyed and he's as mortal as you or I," Bloodtooth reaffirmed before continuing, "now, we've a long list to cover regarding Mr. Dumbledore. I'm sure you all know by now the way things unfolded that led Harry to become Lord Potter Black with these three lovely young ladies at his side. What you need to see is the evidence amassed against Dumbledore in his plots and schemes to stop the very thing. The first thing we looked into was Sirius's imprisonment. It was strange that he never received a trial when even the Lestranges and other DE's were tried for their crimes even though carrying the dark mark was supposed to be a one way ticket to Azkaban. Sirius obviously never carried the mark, so why wasn't he given a trial? We gained access to the ministry files regarding him and found that Dumbledore was the one who closed and sealed Sirius's case file. Simply put, Dumbledore knew that Harry was prophesized to be the one to defeat the Dark Lord and wanted to control him. However, removing Sirius was only one obstacle. Next was Minerva, we know how he handled her, as the only person left to assume guardianship over Harry since the wills of both James and Lily were conveniently missing."
Bloodtooth paused as he took the moment to pass out the sealed ministry file confirming this. He saw Amelia eyeing him and nodded for her to ask what she wanted as she had just received the document to peruse.
"May we learn how you came to be in possession of confidential ministry documents," Amelia asked as she looked at the file she held. She saw it was in fact sealed by Dumbledore and it was he who ordered Sirius to be held without trial for life in Azkaban.
"Of course you may," Bloodtooth grinned, "we have our resources and used them to get the one person into the ministry who could remove them, Sirius."
"You mean that Sirius walked into the ministry while he was being hunted by the entire DMLE and retrieved his own file," Remus asked astounded at the bravery and stupidity that involved.
"Yes," Bloodtooth said gleefully to everyone's amusement. "He was the only person to have legal access to his case and therefore it was he who retrieved it so that it would be admissible evidence against Dumbledore."
"Brilliant," Amelia chuckled, "he knew what a precarious slop we would be on and took risks to ensure the evidence would be able to be used. If anyone else removed it, then it would've destroyed itself and a copy would've reappeared in the ministry."
"Exactly," Bloodtooth added, "you'll see that everything we collected is admissible and gained legally. Now, back to point, with the wills missing Dumbledore took the role of magical guardian and placed Harry with the Dursley's after he apparently made a deal with them. We have evidence that there's been a monthly deposit made to a muggle account listed to one Vernon and Petunia Dursley being transferred from the only account accessible by a magical guardian. Your trust fund set up by your parents for your care and schooling, Harry."
"What? You mean all these years that they've complained about feeding me and putting a roof over my freaky head, they were getting paid. I lived in the cupboard until I was 11, I didn't know my name was actually Harry and not Freak until I started school, I worked like a slave since I was 4 and never had anything except Dudley's cast offs, all the while they were getting paid to treat me this way. Un-Fucking-Believable, and what exactly can I do about all of this," Harry ranted from his seat as he felt the girls try to calm him while remaining a grip on their emotions as well.
"Well, as to the mistreatment by your relatives they can be tried for neglect and endangerment once we have a new Chief Warlock," Amelia answered from her spot as she noticed that Susan was taking notes about the legal aspects. She had noticed earlier that Hermione had been taking notes as well and that Daphne looked ready to.
"From the financial stand point, I assure you that after tomorrow you will be repaid every galleon that's been removed from your account that you weren't aware of," Bloodtooth added, "not only will you receive the money but the persons involved will be punished under goblin law for theft and defrauding our nation. The penalty for which is most likely death or will result in death prematurely."
"Ok, what else," Harry questioned. He wasn't about to let these things go, no matter the punishment the guilty received.
"Well, we've documented all the transfers that we believe were perpetrated without your knowledge and any contracts that were signed by your magical guardian. We've found evidence that he was financing the Order of the Phoenix and making transfers to the Weasley's periodically that he set up as betrothal payments," Bloodtooth added, "we know that the contract is no longer worth the parchment it's written on so that money will be retrieved. Also, there've been payments made to Ronald Weasley that will be voided. Unfortunately, that's just the transfers Dumbledore set up, we've evidence to support the fact Molly Weasley has been removing money from your vault using your key Harry. Some of the withdrawals we confirmed to be genuine and used to purchase your school supplies; however that only covers a sixteenth of the withdrawals she's made since gaining your key."
Bloodtooth was once again passing out parchments showing proof to the allegations presented. He was also noting the harsh reactions to what each person had seen so far. He knew that none of them would allow things to go unpunished without a real good fight. He would hate to be Albus Dumbledore if Minerva could get her hands on him. She was by far the scariest reaction to everything so far, as her cold calculated look spoke of severe torture for the one who had done this to her godson.
"We also have all his attempts to gain access to your other vaults Harry," Bloodtooth continued, "I'm aware you may not know this yet but you're a rather wealthy individual and that's before we added in the Black fortune. He repeatedly tried to petition for access and was denied time and time again. We also have been watching a goblin we believe to be working with him and have plans to deal with that as well. I'm sure you have lots of questions regarding this bit of information but as I told you on Friday we'll go over your holdings with my counterpart for the Potter estate after the reading. The wait is due to the fact that after you 'officially' take your titles tomorrow we can give you access to the family vault in which we believe you'll find a copy of your parents will which can then be read."
"This is all on top of what we found out during the inheritance and abilities test, correct?" Hermione asked him as she was eyeing the parchment in her hand.
"Yes, we've that evidence against him as well. The magical block on his core was highly illegal and so were the tracking, monitoring, and locator charms we found since they were tied to blood magic. After some research we went and inspected the so-called wards around number 4 Privet Drive and found those to be blood wards which are also highly illegal as they draw power from Harry's magical core, weakening him further because of the block," Bloodtooth answered her while waiting on them to process this.
"Why that idiotic meddling old bastard could've killed him," Minerva said with her accent coming out strong, "and why hasn't Poppy ever mentioned any of these findings with as much as Harry's been in the infirmary she should've known."
"I'd assume she more than likely did but was dealt with by Dumbledore's memory charm," Danyella spoke from her seat beside her husband. "I know Poppy well too Minerva and can't see her not asking about it."
"Of course, you're more than likely right. Merlin only knows who's had their mind altered by the old bastard to further his own agenda," Minerva replied with a heavy sigh. "I'll have to talk to Poppy after Monday and have her and the other staff tested for tampering."
"I'm afraid you'll find more than one person he erased before this is over with," Remus said while rubbing his temples. He wanted nothing more than to lock Moony in a room with Albus on a full moon right now. He was sure whatever happened wouldn't be enough to repay Albus for his meddling ways.
"I fear we've only begun scratching the surface of his manipulations. I hope I'm incorrect but I feel deep down we're just getting started," Amelia sighed as she looked at the faces of those gathered. "I mean think of all the influence the man holds in our society. He's labeled the leader of the light and that alone has caused many to follow his lead blindly for all these years. He hasn't only been the leader of the Wizengamot but the one person with the most influence over the teaching our children received."
"I'm sorry to say you're correct with that conclusion," Minerva added, "as there are many things that need to change with the education at the school but he repeatedly shuts all doors to change. He refuses to hear about the deplorable attitude of Severus, continues to allow a drunk to teach Divination, and still employs Binns years after he died, just to name a few things."
"Those are some of the things we wish to address once we disband the board of governors, however, we have to get past tomorrow to do so," Daphne said as she had just finished making a note. "Is that the main things to cover before tomorrow?"
"I believe so," Bloodtooth answered. "The only thing I think that's left is to set a plan on how to handle the day."
"What do you propose," Harry asked as he looked to Bloodtooth.
"The reading is at 10 am and you stated you've a meeting to handle at half past, so I suggest you and your guest arrive at 9 am. You'll of course need to seem absent until the timing is right. That's where the viewing room will come in handy. You, your ladies, and guests will be able to see and hear everything from behind a wall charm that'll conceal your presence. That'll allow for a grand entrance as it were. I know that besides you, Hermione, and Bellatrix Lestrange all of those named have sent in their official acceptances to attend. The general attendees are scheduled to be seated by five until 10, after 10 the doors will seal and not be opened until the reading and business pertaining to it's concluded. That'll give us the advantage to apprehend those found guilty, namely Dumbledore and Molly Weasley. Their actions are viewed as the worst imaginable to the goblin nation and will be dealt with swiftly. The others involved will be detained and left to Amelia for handling," Bloodtooth informed them as he noted the looks all around.
For most of those present this seemed like the best course of action, the only exception being Amelia who was only really upset at being unable to punish the two most guilty parties involved. She did however have to agree this was a sound plan and knew it was set up to execute effectively with minimal chance of escape for the accused.
"Well, I have to agree. The plan you recommend is sound and we can only hope all goes well," Amelia said to Bloodtooth as she passed him back the evidence for him to replace in its box before continuing. "I, for one, would like a chance to spend some time with my niece and her spouses now that we've things set."
"Of course," Emma answered, "you're all more than welcome to stay for dinner any time."
"I'll take my leave if we're through until tomorrow then," Bloodtooth said as he stood and gathered his things. "I'll see you all in the morning at 9 am. Good afternoon."
Bloodtooth left the group gathered talking at the table. He made it to the foyer where he was stopped by a voice calling him from behind.
"Excuse me, but might I have a moment before you take your leave," Susan asked as she nodded toward the open door of the downstairs study.
"Of course," Bloodtooth replied as he followed her into the study and watched as she closed the door.
"I wanted to ask you about me becoming the Lady Bones. I'm wondering if it's correct that I can claim the title after I consummate the bond with Harry."
"Yes, there are a few ways you can claim your title early and the completion of your bond is one of those," Bloodtooth answered.
"Also, I'm rather curious as to what my name will actually be. I mean will it be just Bones or will I add the Potter and Black names as well."
"You'll be known as the Lady Bones Potter Black. That'll show you're bonded to Harry, Hermione, and Daphne but that you can carry your family line forward," Bloodtooth explained.
"Thank you, I wanted to be sure before…well, before. I'll let you take your leave now," Susan said as she opened the door and showed him out.
Susan had been wandering about her name since they figured out the bond and that it would allow her to carry on her line. She was pleased that she would share the name since she wanted to be recognized as being bonded to the others. She also wanted to be sure that the completion would be enough to enable her to take the title.
As Susan entered the living room where the others had moved to after the meeting, she noticed the curious look on Daphne and Hermione's faces. She knew they had probably picked her emotions up since they were bouncing all over. She was nervous, curious, relieved, and excited all within the last 5 minutes or so since she followed after the goblin.
"You ok Susan," Hermione asked as they motioned for her to sit and join them.
"Yes, I'm great actually. I'll tell you both about it later alright," Susan said since she didn't want to let her aunt know that she decided to give her virginity to Harry and assume her title before the reading tomorrow. Something's you just aren't supposed to say in a group of people; especially with your aunt, a former Professor, a Professor who's also the Deputy Head Mistress of your school, and your new in-laws in the same room.
"That's fine," Daphne said, "we were just talking about who was staying for dinner and who had to leave as you entered. We were informed that Winky and Dobby were almost done preparing a small feast."
"Isn't everyone staying," Susan asked. She'd hoped to get to spend some time with her aunt and have a chance to be around the others.
"Ah, no unfortunately, I have to go," Remus spoke up, "it's my turn to be Harry's guard for the Order. I've been on duty actually for a while now so I need to get back to my post so that when the relief shows up I'm actually there. I'm sure the old man will want me to report as well since the reading's in the morning. He'll want to be sure Harry's locked up."
"You're probably right," Minerva chuckled, "he's had Order members reporting regularly since we received the notice of the reading."
"Well, tomorrow will definitely be an interesting day," Dan grinned as he spoke. "I can't wait to see his face when Harry and his Ladies enter that room. I'll bet he nearly pisses himself."
"Have my aunt and uncle returned," Harry asked Remus as he was saying his goodbyes.
"Not yet, but as tomorrow's the start of the work week I'm sure they'll be back soon. Don't worry they won't notice you're missing until after everything happens," Remus answered. "Well, I'll see you all tomorrow then. Good day."
Dinner was a lively affair full of laughing and jokes at Dumbledore's arrogance. Dan and Nathaniel excused themselves to the study for a drink after dinner while Emma, Minerva, Amelia, and Danyella returned to the living room to talk with the girls and Harry about how things were going with being bonded to each other. The guest lingered for an hour or so before they started to head home for the night leaving the occupants of the Granger home to head upstairs and get comfortable.
Chapter Fifteen - All Across the Country
Several miles north of the village of Ottery St. Catchpole on the top of a hill sat a rather unusual looking home. It was oddly similar to a large chess piece called a rook. The owner Xeno Lovegood designed and built the home for his late wife who called it The Rookery. This is where Hedwig found the recipient of her letter sitting with his lovely daughter, Luna.
Luna was a Ravenclaw in the same year as Ginny Weasley. Most people don't see past the mask she uses to protect herself from the world. When she was 9 years old, she witnessed the accidental spell that killed her mother. Since then, she tended to see the world through different eyes and actually had a rather uncanny ability to read peoples aura.
She was never sure whether it was a latent ability or a result of the accident. She did know that it was a rare ability and so she developed the loony persona to hide it. She knew the only way to avoid those who would want to exploit her ability was to not let anyone know about the ability to begin with. She was a Ravenclaw after all.
Xeno Lovegood was the owner and publisher of The Quibbler, a wizarding newspaper with a rather curious take on things. Xeno used his paper to publish stories featuring outlandish creatures that no one has seen before. What he really used the paper for was to rant about the wizarding government and general corruption in their society but if you didn't know the code you just thought he printed rubbish.
"Ah, Hedwig do you have a letter for me from Harry," Luna questioned as the owl flew in and landed on the table between her and her father.
Hedwig looked between the two and then hopped to Xeno. After he had removed the letter attached to her, Hedwig headed straight to Luna. She liked Luna and could feel the honesty and care that radiated from the young girl. She loved the way Luna knew exactly how she liked to be petted and indulged her for just the right amount of time.
"What is it daddy," Luna questioned as she saw him looking off into space after he finished the letter, "is everything ok with Harry?"
"Yes, yes sweetie, here you can see for yourself," Xeno said as he passed her the letter still lost in thought.
Luna was curious as to what Harry could've told him that caused him to be so serious and wasted no time grabbing the letter and reading.
Mr. Lovegood,
You did a wonderful job for me before in publishing the truth about the events that followed the Tri-Wizard. With that in mind, I'd like to invite you to an event that'll change the wizarding world drastically. I've recently learned a great number of disturbing things and think the public has the right to know as well. Monday morning at 10 am at Gringott's bank the will of my late godfather will be read. I'd like to invite you to view the reading and to report on ALL that you learn. Rita Skeeter has been given the same opportunity with the stipulation she agrees to a few requests. I trust you and your daughter and have faith that you'll report accurately. I'll be at the bank around 9 am that morning if you're interested in attending.
Sincerely,
Lord Harry James Potter Black
"Oh my sweet Morgana," Luna said stunned as she realized the signature was the shock that had her father thinking.
"Exactly, sweetie," Xeno replied, "if that's correct and I've no reason to not believe him, then your young friend Mr. Potter is now the head of two Most Noble and Ancient Houses."
"Daddy, may I accompany you tomorrow," Luna asked. She had grown to like Harry and Hermione the past year between the DA and the DOM episode.
She wanted to tell them quite a few times about her gift so that she could warn them of the things she saw. Ron was not who he seemed, neither was the headmaster, and she really wanted to tell them about the link between the two. She thought it was a soul bond once but that was until she noticed that for some strange reason Hermione had two trails that encircled two other unlikely people as well.
"Of course, you can help with the article if you'd like," Xeno told her as he looked at his daughter who was absently stroking the beautiful snowy white owl. "Didn't you have plans to visit the Longbottom boy though?"
"Yes Daddy, I was going to visit Neville again but I'll send him an owl and reschedule the visit. I'm sure Hedwig here wouldn't mind helping out," Luna replied as she stroked the owl and watched as her aura brightened at the mention of helping. "I'll write it later and send it after I've spent a little more time with Hedwig. What time should we leave in the morning?"
"Around 9, I'd say," Xeno answered and smiled as she exited with the owl.
She was so good with animals and he couldn't help but think she would make a good handler one day but knew somehow she was destined for other things. He thought she was taken with young Mr. Potter until she recently started visiting the Longbottom boy. He knew they had all been involved in the incident at the DOM so figured they were all pretty close. He would have to wait and see.
Miles away somewhere in Scotland, Albus Dumbledore was sitting behind his desk staring at a shelf full of shiny little gadgets at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. These little knick knacks were his link to his most valuable possession, Harry Potter. He had checked them daily for years and years.
One let him see Harry's health since it wouldn't do any good to have him too damaged by the Dursley's. He had in fact found that one useful many times already over the years. He had a few close calls when Vernon had gotten really heavy handed with Harry almost beating him to death before he could bring Poppy to heal him.
One let him monitor his magical core, well, the block on his core actually. It let him know if it was still active and working properly. He bound him in an effort to control his accidental magic and keep him weak and defenseless when he sent him off to face Voldemort as his destiny required.
One let him track Harry in case he disappeared again. He added this one after an extremely difficult summer when Harry was five and discovered he could apparate away from the abuse of his relatives.
Another was tied to the blood wards around number four Privet Drive. It showed when they were fully charged and when Harry could be shipped to Molly during the summer. It was important to his agreement with the Dursley's to keep them safe as well as paid for handling Harry for him all these years.
He was waiting on Remus to report how his guard duty had gone. He had taking precautions to keep Harry away from Sirius's will reading. Especially since his contact in Gringott's couldn't tell him anything about the will. He was going to act in his official capacity as Harry's guardian to accept or deny any bequests made by Sirius for him.
He couldn't allow anything to get in his way. He knew the prophecy and since he was after all the greatest wizard of his time his conclusion that Harry had to die to defeat Voldemort had to be true. He knew this and planned years for it. He needed Harry to sacrifice himself after he had him married to the Weasley girl so he could control the wealth and power he would leave behind to his wife and child.
He was the only one who knew what was right for the greater good of the wizarding world. If things were allowed to change too much then he was sure it would mean disaster for them all. He had taken measures that weren't exactly what many would see as necessary or right even but he told himself they were for the greater good so it was ok.
He had to make hard choices for the masses since they didn't understand as he did. After all, he had rid the world of Grindelwald and so he was the one they could seek guidance and knowledge from to defeat this Dark Lord. He couldn't have them follow a young boy who had the potential to bring unnecessary advances to their world. No, he would lead him and once Harry was gone the people would look to him once more as he would have been Harry's guidance all along.
He was jerked from his thoughts as the floo in his office flared up emitting Remus into the room.
"Ah, Remus," Dumbledore said as he gestured for him to take a seat, "what news do you have of young Harry."
"He's fine Albus. Nothing happening at number four, I didn't seem to have anything to do there really," Remus replied as he made sure to keep his mental shields up just in case.
"Well, that's good. I hope we can bring him to the Weasley's in a few weeks. I'm sure he'll be pleased to see young Ginevra, as well as the others," Albus told him as he rose from his chair and walked toward the window to look out over the grounds. "Remus, tomorrow's the reading of Sirius's will as I'm sure you know. I wish I could bring Harry but he needs to stay safe. I'll act as his guardian and handle his affairs. I've already spoken to him about this and know what his wishes are."
Remus couldn't believe the nerve of the bastard but remained calm as he answered, "Of course, Albus. I received my summons with everyone else and I'll be there. Is there anything else you need before I go, it's been a long week."
"No Remus, that's all. I'll see you tomorrow then," Albus replied as he kept his back turned until he heard the floo signaling he was alone once more.
Albus worried about Remus when Sirius escaped. He wasn't sure whether or not it was good for the two of them to be in contact. He decided he couldn't chance it and had Sirius locked down at Grimmauld Place and kept sending Remus on Order missions regarding the werewolf population. He still had his concerns about Remus being allowed to interact too much with Harry and that was one reason he instructed Severus to leak the information of a werewolf teaching at Hogwarts.
He had done so many things, in order to have things go his way, he very well couldn't chance anything at this late in the game. No, he had to stay on top of things and make sure his plans went accordingly. No matter what he needed to do, he would, as it was for the greater good after all.
The crooked stone farmhouse that just had to be held together by magic, outside the village of Ottery St. Catchpole, not far from the Rookery was the home called the Burrow. Inside this home lived the rather large wizarding family of red headed Weasley's. However, only three of the residents were home at the moment.
Arthur Weasley was visiting his oldest son, Bill, for the day while the twins were at their new shop in Diagon Alley. Charlie was of course in Romania with his beloved dragons while Percy was undoubtedly at the ministry even though it was Sunday. That left Ron, Ginny, and Molly at home. Even though most of the boys didn't live at home anymore, there was hardly a time when the Burrow was empty.
"Ron, Ginny, come down here please," Molly yelled up the stairs to her youngest two children.
Molly was in the kitchen as was usual for the Weasley matriarch. She looked up as she heard the rather loud footsteps on the stairs that could only belong to Ron. He was a tall gangly red head who could consume more food than seemed possible for any one human. Still, Molly knew he had his uses in their plans for Harry.
"Ron, where's Ginny," Molly asked as he sat at the table with a disappointed look since there was no food in front of him.
"I'm here Mum," Ginny called as she made her way to the table before her brother had to answer. "What's up?"
"Tomorrow's the reading of Sirius's will and we need to discuss a few things before hand while we've a moment alone," Molly began. "Now, you both are requested to be there along with your father, Fred, George, and myself. We have to be at the bank before 10 am so you both should be ready by half past for us to floo into your brothers' shop and go from there. Now, Harry won't be there but Albus assured me that it wouldn't be too much longer before he arrives here. So, how are things going with our plans?"
"Good, I suppose. I made sure Harry saw me with other guys to get him thinking about me as you suggested," Ginny answered, "but I think we'll need to take the next step for him and her to be cooperative."
"Have you made any progress with her Ronald," Molly asked knowing she would have to brew a strong dose for her.
"Yes, I have, she's practically mine already," Ron answered truly believing he was close to doing so.
"Whatever, you're nowhere near close to anything of the sort, oh' oblivious brother of mine. You haven't even taken the time to write her since we got home," Ginny scoffed at him from the seat next to him.
"Enough," Molly said sternly. "You both need the help, so once Harry's here we'll take the next step. Ginny, dear, dosing him will be easy while he's here, just leave that to me. Hermione, however, will be a little more difficult since she'll not be here this summer. We have to keep them apart as much as possible so that miss smarty doesn't notice anything's going on when he starts acting on the potion."
"How'll we do it then Mum," Ron questioned.
"You'll have to send her a gift of course," Molly responded.
"What? Why would I do that," a dumbfounded Ron said.
"Because you knit wit, it'll be laced with her potion," Ginny agitatedly told him wondering if he could get any thicker.
"Oh, I get it," Ron said still not sure but knew they would handle it as always.
"Mum, are you sure about all this? I mean, that after we get him on the potion it won't be a problem to marry him. I thought that you had to be tested for potions before you married now."
"You do Dear, but Dumbledore took care of that since he wrote the contract between you two," Molly smiled as she stood to check the family clock that showed where each member was. "We've a little more time. Tomorrow, I want you both to remain quiet and whatever you do remember to avoid direct eye contact with certain individuals. Also, no matter what you receive, for merlin's sake, watch your mouth the both of you. We have to be careful around everyone else until things are over and we're getting close to the end now, so don't screw it up over petty things. Do you understand, Ronald?"
"Yeah Mum, as long as I get paid, I get it," Ron said as he stood up to head back to his room and finish the wank he was in middle of when she called him for this nonsense. Soon, I can have the no good mudblood do this for me he thought as he entered his room once more.
"Mum," Ginny said lowly as she leaned over closer to Molly, "are we really going to give him all that money and take the chance of him talking later on?"
"Of course not dear," Molly replied, "after he's served his purpose, we'll have him obliviated. That way we can keep him in control, in case we need him later, and it won't raise questions with the others like your father."
"Good, I don't want to have to deal with him or her too much if it can be helped," Ginny told her as she stood and headed back to the stairs. "Oh and Mum, I need another batch of the fertility potion before Harry arrives, to counteract the contraceptive potions I was on this year."
"Of course Dear, we don't want to take any chances we don't have to," Molly told her as she noticed the clock had shifted and Arthur was traveling so he'd be home soon. "Head on up Dear, your father's coming and he can't get suspicious again. I don't think he can handle another obliviate and the potions are maxed out as it is without becoming fatal for him."
Just as Molly had taken her spot by the cooker she heard Arthur announce his arrival.
"Molly, Dear, Bill sends his love and says he'll see you tomorrow at the reading. He'll be acting as an official Gringott's witness. He was shocked they asked him but he accepted knowing we would be attending," Arthur said to her as he took his seat at the table as Molly placed his plate before him.
"Here you are Dear, just the way you like it. I know you enjoy the extra spices I add especially for you," Molly crooned as she handed him the tainted dinner.
They sat and chatted about the day, as Molly watched him closely as they spoke about the reading, just in case she needed to alert Albus of anything. Hopefully, the new potions wouldn't wear off as quickly as the others and she wouldn't need to dose him so frequently. She was going to love the day this was over and she had the things she deserved for herself and Ginny.
Back at the Granger residence things had relaxed since everyone had a chance to change and just relax for the night. Harry and the girls were sitting in the hot tub enjoying the closeness and the quietness that had settled over them.
Earlier, while the girls had a second alone, Susan informed them of her decision to give her virginity to Harry before the reading.
Daphne and Hermione wanted to be sure she wasn't just giving in so that they could have the advantage of communicating during the will tomorrow.
Susan just laughed and explained after feeling things through Daphne's experience it was an issue of how much longer she could wait versus whether she should wait.
So, it was agreed that they would relax together in the hot tub and when the time came to head to bed they would separate, for what was hopefully the last time at night.
"Harry," Hermione purred from beside him, "I've been thinking about what we're going to do once we return to school."
"What about," he asked as he looked at her and tried to keep his eyes on hers and not on the breasts of his three very topless wives.
"This actually," she sighed as she gestured around at them. "I know I like times like these. Where I can relax and not worry about someone judging me for lounging topless or starkers even. I miss it during the year and I'm sure you will too."
"Un hun," was all he could manage to say as he looked between them once more. He was really starting to like this life style.
"Plus, I don't want us separated once we go back. We should get married quarters at the least but I've read that the founder's heirs have their own quarters. I'd like to look into those if you all agree," Hermione said. "I know we've other issues with the school to handle but I'd like to have this settled with the new Headmistress."
"Headmistress," questioned Harry looking puzzled before catching on and pulling his attention back up. "You mean Minerva? Right, she'd be best for the job and since she's my godmother and very involved with us I can't see her not agreeing to us being together."
"Exactly, I know things will be rough enough without worrying about being apart," Susan said while sliding closer to Harry.
"I'm, definitely, not returning to the Slytherin dorms. I was hoping actually, that we can get something set up for my sister as well. I don't like the idea of her or Tracey being left down there with the likes of Malfoy," Daphne added as she closed the gap between her and Hermione.
"I'm sure we can figure something out to help them and something that'll work for us as well," Harry said as he stretched and gave a small yawn.
"Well, I think that's our cue that our wonderful husband's tired," Hermione chuckled as she stood and pulled Daphne with her.
Harry grinned and pulled Susan up by the hand as they stepped out and dried with a quick flick of a wrist from Daphne, as she had been the one to remember her wand. They made their way inside and onto the stairs still hand in hand.
Harry was the last in line and so when they stopped on the second floor he bumped into the back of Susan, since he had his eyes on her bum and not really paying attention.
"Uh...sorry," he managed to say, "What we stopping for?"
"This is where we say goodnight," Hermione said as she stepped to him and wrapped her arms around his waist as she grasped his lips in a searing kiss.
"Ok 'Mione, we feel that too you know, so let me tell him goodnight before we jump him here in the hall," Daphne said as she stepped toward them and took Hermione's place soon as they separated.
After they finished the passionate goodnight kiss Harry asked, "So I take it Susan and I will be alone tonight?"
"Yes, Harry, we will," Susan said as she stepped into his embrace and kissed his cheek before adding, "If that's ok with you?"
"Lead the way, my lovely wife," Harry said as he gave her that boyish grin they loved so much. "And goodnight, to you two as well, my lovely wives."
"Goodnight," Hermione and Daphne chimed as they headed to Hermione's old room and made sure to sound proof it before things got so heavy that they forgot. Hermione knew if the experience was anything like what she and Susan shared, while Harry was alone with Daphne, that they would definitely need the strongest charms they knew to stop her mum and dad from hearing them.
Harry led Susan up the last flight of stairs to their room. He was nervous like he had been with the others but he vowed to make it special for her as well. He could feel the anticipation from her and that relaxed him, since it assured him she was ready.
"Harry, I'm ready don't worry," Susan said as she stepped forward to where he was standing by the bed in his robe.
"Um, ok," Harry said as she reached for the tie that was holding her robe closed.
As she slid the robe off, Harry was stunned once again by the beauty in front of him. Susan was just as stunning as Hermione and Daphne. He considered himself one lucky man to have three gorgeous women who cared for him and trusted him with their bodies, as well as, everything else. He was definitely, going to show Susan how much he admired her.
Susan watched as Harry scanned her body with the hungry look in his eyes she liked to see. She noticed his eyes lingered a little longer on her thin strip of pubic hair before coming back and staring her in the eyes with a determined look.
She closed the small distance left and placed her hands on his robe covered chest and then slid them down to the tie that was keeping it closed, since she wanted to see him in all his glory. Slowly, she untied the sash and let it slip open and then ran her hands back up his tone chest and pushed the robe off his shoulders and let it land at his feet.
Harry stood there looking into her eyes as she removed the robe from him. He had been hard, since the goodnight kisses in the hall, and so he was standing erect as the robe hit the floor.
Susan had seen him but this was different since they were alone. She knew she would get his full attention and seeing his state she couldn't wait to experience the feel of his cock again. She took his hand and pulled him onto the bed with her.
As they reached the center of the bed, she gently pushed him onto his back. She reached for the night stand and he thought she was reaching for her wand to perform the contraceptive spell but saw she had grabbed a bottle of some kind instead.
"Relax Harry, it's just a moisturizing lotion Hermione gave us to use after the pool or hot tub since she says the chemicals can dry the skin," Susan told him as she squeezed some into her palm.
Harry lay there as Susan applied the lotion all over his body. She took her time to acquaint herself with his every muscle as she rubbed the lotion in. She even had him roll over so that she could rub his backside including his bum.
He found that she was very thorough when it came to his bum and the back of his thighs. He had relaxed into her touch and found it extremely arousing even though she never touched his cock. The lotion was obviously scented since he could smell the sweetness drift around as it was rubbed on him.
"Ok Harry, my turn," Susan said as she patted his bum signaling him to roll over as she handed him the lotion.
"Anytime love," Harry said as he started his own sensual massage all over her body. He may have rubbed her breast some but he didn't coat her nipples in lotion as he was unsure of how that might taste later. His cock throbbed as he wondered if that was why she didn't rub him there as well.
Once he had her flipped over, he understood why she took the time to rub his bum. He had an excellent view of her center from here and noticed the pucker hid between her firm round cheeks as he used both hands to rub her bum causing them to spread apart. He also noticed she was dripping wet.
At seeing her spread in front of him, Harry took his hand and rubbed two fingers down her crack and over her opening and through her folds until he pressed against her clit. He gently slipped a finger inside her and heard the tiny moan that escaped egging him forward.
He worked it in and out to for a moment before he added another finger and slowly slid them in and out. He continued this until he felt her buck back into his hand and as if by instinct he used the thumb on his other hand to gently began to rub her nub.
"Oh Harry," he heard as she bucked back some more. She was extremely wet and he could hear the noises he was causing and that mixed with the smell of her arousal and the sight before him had him aching for some form of touch. So he shifted until he had one hand on her doing what the two were before and the other he had gripped himself with and stroked his shaft.
Harry was so entranced he hadn't even noticed that his other finger was sliding across the pucker he saw earlier and that he kept spreading Susan's juices up to it as well. He did notice however, when she let out a rather guttural scream of "Oh Merlin" as his finger slipped inside her tight pucker.
He could feel she was surprised but that she was enjoying it. He was rather surprised as well. Here he had her spread out on her stomach in front of him with his thumb rubbing her clit, two fingers pumping in and out of her tight center while a third was sliding in and out her tight pucker. Not to mention, he was eagerly stroking his cock as he did so.
He heard her whimper and then scream his name as she cum all over his hand as she bucked back into him. She lay there panting as he removed his fingers and released his cock as he laid beside her and pulled her onto her side facing him where he could attack her lips.
Susan eagerly kissed him back as she felt his cock poke her in the belly as they did. She then headed for his neck, then across his chest and all the way down until she was eye level with his manhood. She gripped him firmly and pulled his skin up to his head, as much as she could, since he was so hard.
She heard him take a deep breath as she licked his tip before she engulfed his head. She ran her tongue around him and used it to run up along the underside as she pleasured him. She was using her mouth and one hand on his cock as she used the other hand to play with his balls. It wasn't long before she felt him tense and warn her of his pending eruption. She just doubled her efforts and swallowed his seed when she felt it splash her throat as he screamed her name.
She was moving up to him when she heard, "Sorry, it was so quick but I handled it already while you were on your stomach."
"Really, well I'd like to see that sometime," Susan told him as she laid her head on his chest before she started kissing him back up to capture his lips again. "It doesn't seem to have had a negative effect on you, since you seem ready for more."
"No, not at all," Harry answered as he rolled on top of her and began to kiss her passionately again.
They spent a few minutes with heavy petting before Susan said, "Please Harry, I want to feel you inside me."
Harry pulled back and sat on his knees and pulled her legs up toward his shoulders. This gave him a good view and put her in the perfect position. He had her ankles gripped in one hand holding her legs up as he gripped his cock in the other and ran the tip along her fold and spread her juices around some to help him ease in. He looked into her eyes and saw her want as he pushed his head in some and waited for her to adjust some.
Susan was amazed already at how he had made her feel with just his fingers, not to mention where those fingers went. This feeling was something else altogether, as she felt him fill her opening with his head. She wanted more and after she waited a few seconds she looked him in those dark emerald eyes, braced herself and nodded for him to continue as they maintained eye contact.
Harry saw her nod and kept his eyes locked on hers as he pushed all the way in slowly until he finally pushed through her maidenhood. He felt her tense and so he paused to wait as her pain eased before he continued.
He was buried to the hilt inside her while he was on his knees with her legs held to his chest while he waited. He felt his cock throb as she seemed to flex her walls around him in a drawing motion. He looked down and then back into her eyes as she nodded for him to continue.
He slowly pulled out and then slid back in. He kept that steady pace until he slid easier and heard her beginning to moan and ask for more. He then separated her legs and placed one on each shoulder so that he could hold her up some as he stroked in and out, mindful not to just slam into her.
"More Harry, harder please," Susan asked as she could sense he was holding back out of fear of hurting her but she wanted him to let go some.
Harry obliged his wife as he picked up the pace and deepened his thrust until he could hear his balls slapping against her as she called his named. When he felt her orgasm rake her body, that was his undoing as well, as he emptied his hot seed deep inside her before collapsing beside her and kissing her forehead.
"Susan, you were amazing," Harry panted as he lay there with them both trying to catch their breath some.
"You were too, handsome. I can't think of anything better than that," Susan added as she traced a pattern on his chest.
As they lay there basking in the afterglow Susan felt him stiffen before saying, "Um, I think we forgot something."
"What would that be?" she teased.
"The charm 'Mione and Daphne cast on me and their selves," Harry answered as his eyes had grown to the size of saucers.
"No worries Harry, I had Hermione perform the charm earlier before we headed to the hot tub and since they are good for 48 hours the one Daphne cast on you last night is still good," Susan told him as she laid her head back against his chest and settled in. She was tired and they had a big day tomorrow after all.
"Goodnight wife," Harry told her as he ran his fingers through her hair while she lay on his chest, her breath tickling him a little.
"Goodnight husband," she replied before drifting off to sleep wrapped in his arms.