Harry Potter and the Mysterious Egg

Chapter 2- The Phoenix's Light and The Grangers


Harry sat on his bed reading 'The Care and Feeding of the Noble Phoenix'. He would worry about the other books when Hermione could help him. He found out that he needed a few things for the care of his knew phoenix. How would he get them in secret? Hedwig could be intercepted, and as he looked at her she might have already been caught once. Suddenly, he smiled when he realized just how to get the stuff he needed.

"Dobby!" called Harry. He would need a house elf or two if he was to carry out finding out the truth. He could think of no house elves more loyal then Dobby and Winky.

"Did you call Harry Potter, Sir?" said Dobby very quietly. Dobby knew Harry was kind and gentle. In Harry's second year, Harry had tricked Lucius Malfoy to free Dobby, and Dobby was happy to be free of Lucius.

"Yes. I did Dobby. Can you go get Winky, and bring her back with you?" Harry asked Dobby. There were three pops in a row as Dobby left and came back with Winky. Harry continued talking to Dobby at this point, "Dobby and Winky, I find myself in need to two trust worthy house elves. I was wondering if you two would bind to my household and keep my secrets. Dobby, of course, I will pay you 10G a week and you can have the weekends off. That leaves me with you, Winky. Is there anything you would like? I know you won't take any money, but I insist you at least get something out of the deal."

"I would just love the honor to be bound to your house, Lord Potter-Black. However, if I must take something, I would like your permission to learn how read and write." Said Winky closely watching his reaction. Her eyes wide with fear that even Harry would find that crossing the line.

"If you’re sure that is all you want, I would gladly grant you my permission to do so. I must however ask that you teach my other house elves when I get them to do the same. I must insist you both call me Harry, however. Now let us make this official. I, Lord Harry James Potter-Black, ask Dobby and Winky to bind to my household." Said Harry waiting for their reply.

"Of course!" Dobby and Winky said in unison. Winky asked quickly, "Is there something you need us to do?"

"Yes. I need you to get those items for me." Harry said writing down a list of items. He knew he would need the items to care for the phoenix as well as the potion’s requirements. He handed Winky the list of items. With a pop she left to do the shopping. Harry turned to Dobby and said, "Dobby, I need you to do something special for me. Can you find a way for me to make it so Hermione can do magic without the Ministry detecting her?"

"That is easy, Sir. I can remove the Ministry Charms for you." Dobby said with a bow.

"Then please do so with my wand and then go do it for Hermione's wand," said Harry. Dobby quickly removed all the Charms on the wand with a puzzled look.

"Harry, it seems that Dumbledore has also place charms on your wand. I have already removed them, but I thought you would want to know. I am going to go do the same for Miss Hermione now." Dobby said and quickly left with a pop.

Winky popped back in about an hour later giving Harry what he ordered. Winky promised to get Harry a list of the other house elf’s names once they showed up at the Keep. When she was reassured that Harry wouldn't need her help anytime soon, she left for Potter's Keep.

Harry took a small nap. He was awoken by a song that seemed to echo in his head. He went to the fire and watched as the phoenix broke free of his egg and imprinted on Harry. He knew he had to give him a name and sat down to think about it. After an hour, he spoke to the phoenix.

"I think I will call you, Apollo." Harry said. Apollo seemed to love his name as he rubbed his head against Harry's hand.

Harry got Hedwig and Apollo into their cages. He started packing for Hermione to arrive the next day. He knew that it would only take a couple of days for Apollo to reach his adult form. After he finished packing, he decided it was time for bed.

Morning couldn't come too soon for Harry. He was already up and waiting for the Grangers by the time they finally arrived. Harry gave a quick goodbye to the Dursley's and left back to the Grangers. It wasn't long until the silence was broken.

"So you are the one we keep hearing about. It’s nice to meet you finally Hermione constantly talks about you," Mrs. Granger said getting Hermione to blush deeply.

"MOM! Stop embracing me!" Hermione cried, but without a second thought added, "Yes he is, and thanks to you now I have to have a talk with my best friend."

The rest of the trip was deadly quiet. They arrived at Hermione's house. Harry had never seen anything like it. It was a large two story house with a pool in back. Harry walked in and was quickly lead on a tour by Hermione. They ended up in his room for the next five days. He quickly unpacked. Hermione sitting on the bed all the while. Harry quickly took out the letters he got with the Will. He handed them to Hermione.

"Mione. What do you think? It is true that he keeps me in the dark about a lot of things and other then the lessons with Snape he has not given me any special training. Dumbledore has never been there when we needed him. These Letters just go to show how untrustworthy he really is. I wonder if it was Dumbledore that caught Hedwig," explained Harry. He watched as Hermione gave it some thought.

"I am not happy about everything you have shown me. I trust you, Harry. That would explain why Dumbledore suddenly told me that I couldn't write you. If it’s true, my parents are going to be in danger. Would it be ok to move them to one of your properties to keep them safe?" asked Hermione. She knew that Harry wouldn't allow her parents to be in any danger.

"You know you can move them into one of my properties. We have to talk to them first though. What do you think about what Sirius said about you and me? I have to admit that I have had more then friendly feelings for you for a while. Would you want to be my girlfriend?" asked Harry waiting for her to break his heart.

"Do you really mean it? I have liked you since you saved me from the troll. I never thought you would like me too. I thought it would be you and Ginny. I was afraid I would have to settle for someone like Ron. Harry. I would love to be your girlfriend." Hermione said unable to hold in a smile. It had been her dream for so long to be Harry's. "Now lets go talk to my parents. We have two things to tell them!"

The new couple left the room and headed down stairs. They met her parents in the living room. After explaining what they had learned and that they were a couple, they waited for her parents to respond. The Grangers frowned about what Dumbledore was doing, but smiled when they found out about Harry and Hermione finally getting together.

"What about our practice? If we do sell it, what are we going to do for money? I know you are right about us needed to go into hiding, but we have to be able to live and send you to school." Mr. Granger asked.

"Mr. Granger, you don't have to worry about money. I don't know if Mione has told you are not, but I am actually rich. I got a property in France that you can use. Hermione can stay with me at my new house by the end of the week too. If you agree to it, we can get you set up in my French villa by the end of the week. I will have Winky see to your living arrangements." Harry said and waited for their response. They thought it over for a while before answering.

"As long as it won't put you out, we agree. We love France and would gladly live there. We trust our daughter to do the right thing and since she is in love with you we trust her judgement about you. Just no grand kids yet you two." Mr. Granger said with a laugh at the end.

Harry got up and ran up the stairs. He took some parchment and wrote a letter to Griphook. He explained his problem in the letter and what he needed down. He called Winky and explained what he needed her to do. She left as quickly as she came. Harry hurried back down stairs to Hermione and her parents. They were still talking about Harry. He saw Hermione blushing. Mr. Granger saw Harry and quickly brought him into the conversation.

"So Harry, when are you going to ask our daughter to marry you?" Mrs. Granger said with a laugh.

"I was thinking in about a month if we can get along as boyfriend and girlfriend." Said Harry as he looked everyone's shocked faces. It was true they knew everything about each other. The only thing left to learn is if they could get used to the new relationship. Harry knew already that he wanted Hermione to the one that he started his family with. His eyes darted over to Hermione.

Hermione was in shock at his announcement. 'He wants to marry me if this relationship works well?' She just got the boyfriend of her dreams and soon she might have the fiance and husband of her dreams too. She knew he was right about need at least a month to see if this new part of their lives would work. She was happy to think if it worked out by the start of their new school year he would be her fiance not just her boyfriend.

The rest of the week flew by. Harry and Hermione holding hand and give passionate kisses. Harry getting to know the Grangers didn't take long. They quickly accepted him as part of the family. Apollo was growing at a fast rate. By the last day they were all together, he was fully grown. Apollo never left Harry's shoulder. Hedwig not to be out done also spent all her time on Harry's or Hermione's shoulder. Harry had bonded with Crookshanks too. The day had finally arrived and everything was set. Harry called Dobby and Winky. Winky took Hermione parent to the French villa while Dobby took Harry and Hermione to the Keep. Harry sent out a letter for Lupin and Tonks to visit him at the Keep since he was so busy he had forgotten to talk to Lupin.

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A/N: I hope you have enjoyed my second chapter. What does Lupin need to talk to Harry about? Harry and Hermione get ready to take their relationship to the next stage. What are they doing to do about Dumbledore, Ron, and Ginny? What surprise lay in the store for them at the Keep? The next chapter will bring all these things to the light. Please review and tell me what you think. Please no flamers.
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