Triads born from ashes

Standard and general disclaimer: Just a quick not that I am not the original creator of the Harry Potter series. Not even remotely connected with JK Rowling or WB productions that produce the Harry Potter movies.

A warning must be acknowledged that the female characters of Harry Potter series will be writing along with two wizards at all times. Expect detailed descriptions of sexual acts, expect sex acts between males with a female either watching or participating in sex act. No wipes or chains but bondage yes, slight spanking but more of flirting with females or males. Oral sex, some anal sex, vaginal sex, kissing and anything else I can come up with.

Hogwarts

Shaklebolt was ordered by the MLE Department Head Miles Connor to head the investigation of Granger’s kidnapping. Unfortunately it had become an International situation since Granger was assured protection by the Russian Minister him self while at Durmstrang. When he arrived he was assigned assistance by the Russian counterpart of Connor a very capable witch by the name of Misha Paralov. Paralov explained to Shaklebolt who she was and why her assistance was assigned to him. Stunned Shaklebolt made an emergency floo call to Hogwarts letting Dumbledore know what Paralov and Auror Ivan had countered.

Dumbledore and Pomfrey in a consult with a mind Healer restricted the number of visitor to only a handful since Hermione her self was still very weak physically and magically. Poppy told Minerva later that Hermione’s Magic levels where the lowest she had ever seen in years that were ever recorded. The same mind Healer consulted decided that the best they could do for Hermione now was to remove those memories or cursed nightmares to help her heal since sadly Hermione was becoming addicted to dreamless sleep potion. Both Poppy and Molly where fretting almost hourly about that, Severus was in the process of trying to come up with a better solution for her.

Severus was surprised but had to admit later to the staff that he received a long letter from Professor Chovacheck Potions master at Durmstrang. In the letter Chovacheck gave detailed and glowing reviews on Granger and her Potion making skills along with several letters from the Transfiguration and Charms professors too. Flitwick at the end of the staff meeting reminded them that Hermione Granger’s owl scores was listed as number two internationally after hearing about the letters. Minerva while shocked was pleased that her student managed to receive glowing reports from the stogy Durmstrang School.

Sadly Hermione’s vision continued to elude Pomfrey’s healing Potions. Poppy feared that Hermione would go blind before Severus with the assistance of Kyle came up with a newer version of the eye elixir that helped Hermione at least retain some vision. So far Hermione could barley stand to have any light around her, Harry came up with sunglasses that completely surrounded her eyes shielding her sight while Poppy or Molly had lights on to help in her care. On the other hand Poppy was determined to get Hermione walking again this time Hermione’s old study buddy Padma Patil who was going for magical therapy degree was the one who started the messages that helped loosen her tight atrophied muscles. That first day she awoke it was either Harry or Ron who had carried there friend in there arms around the infirmary helping Hermione get tactile healing. While Hermione was strong enough to stay awake whenever someone came she tired quickly falling asleep to either Harry or Ron reading to her.

Lavender, Pavarotti and Hermione had a tearful reunion about a week later when Lavender insisted to Pomfrey that they needed to continue her beauty treatments. Going through there creams salves and elixirs Poppy had turned them over to Severus for examination. He in turn came up to the infirmary to watch them apply there findings talking or laughing with Hermione quietly. After the end of the ‘secession’ Severus turned to Poppy letting her know that whatever they made would actually help her skin condition but he also added that it might be best if the girls get some healing courses in so Poppy with Dumbledore’s permission started healing classes if anyone wanted. Of course to give there ‘spa’ credit both girls signed up for those classes, Minerva cheered in her classroom hearing this.

During the battle Trelawney was killed and Firenze was back in the forest with his herd so divination was cancelled since no Professor was available. Currently Dumbledore and McGonagall where in the process of either canceling that all together, which Minerva was routing for, or finding someone else to fill that position. If no instructor could be found the staff were also trying to figure out what to fill in those blanks many ideas where on the board currently for that.

Around the middle of November the supplies arrived for the new greenhouses where Neville was in his element. All the wizards of Hogwarts gathered together with Neville in command, Sprout gladly turned this over to him, building warding and filling the seven gleaming new greenhouses.

Chuckling at Neville Padma and Hermione in the infirmary watched by the window sill as Neville cracked his whip around surprising everyone in his tyranny in the rebuild.

Smirking “Wow Hermione never knew Neville was such a task masker.” Padma said her eyes gleaming appreciatively.

Giggling Hermione watched sunglasses permanently on as Neville hollered orders to Harry and Ron to move faster. “Have to agree with you Padma even I didn’t know he had it in him.” Hermione confessed.

Hermione watched as Harry a mutant look on his face raise the shovel he had over his head, Neville standing a few feet away back to him. It was Ginny who saw this ran over and kicked Harry chins making him drop the shovel. Ron standing next to Harry received a kick to the chins also who hollered out to Ginny for hurting him. Hearing this Neville turned around to only admonish Ron for taking his time getting the windows charmed that they needed to put in. Ron’s only comment was to glare heatedly at his sister for getting him yelled at.

Laughing out right they didn’t hear Pomfrey come up behind them “girls.” Pomfrey said.

Jumping guiltily Padma turned to see Pomfrey standing there foot tapping at them both the girls turned away from the scene laughing and blushing. Pomfrey only shook her head at them muttering ‘girls’ as she left.

“Alright Hermione lets go a few more steps.” Padma said to her getting herself back together.

Sighing Hermione grabbed the walker she used placing one step at a time slowly pacing her way to the bathroom. Currently Hermione had to be lifted or carried to the bathroom to do her business, granted Molly, Pomfrey or even Harry or Ron used the levitation charm to do this Hermione’s first goal was to walk to the bathroom unassisted.

“You’re getting better Hermione” Padma commented as they walked.

Nodding her head Hermione ignored her concentrating on her feet on step at a time. “Thanks” she said off handedly “taking longer than I expected too though” she admitted.

Shrugging her shoulders “I don’t have anywhere to go” Padma said in return. Setting the brace Charms for her Padma went around the bathroom filling the bathtub that Hermione preferred to use instead of the shower since Padma included the whirlpool Charms as she sat and soaked her sore and tired muscles.

After her bath she was walking back to her bed when Harry and Ron came in pissing and moaning still over Neville.

“Right tyrant he is” Ron snipped.

Harry only nodded his head wearily but smiled seeing Hermione up and about “hello beautiful” he said bending down kissing her cheek.

Blushing a bit “oh you” Hermione said patting her bed for them “how did it go?” she asked.

Glaring at the door as if he expected Neville to come in any minute Harry refrained from commenting.

Chuckling at them “Or does this have anything to do with Ginny?” she asked grinning.

“Saw that did you?” Harry said sticking his tongue out at her.

“Getting above her self that one.” Ron snipped again rubbing his chin. Padma could be heard laughing in the background “Well she is!” Ron hollered to her.

“So what else is new today?” Hermione asked them.

“Well was thinking that it’s time for you to meet Jennifer” Ron said leaning back in his chair feet propped up on Hermione’s bed.

Slapping his feet away “I would like that” Hermione said quietly.

“I do know that she’s been anxious to meet you.” That was an understatement of the year. Since her return Jennifer was a bundle of nerves since Hermione was one third of the golden trio as they were nicknamed. Her intelligence was legendary in Gryffindor house along with several staff members and that wasn’t even counting several Order members that were routing for her. And when you add on the fact that Ron had a crush on Hermione for years, along with Molly and Arthur expecting Ron and Hermione to marry made for one anxious American.

To that point Ron pulled Jennifer aside one night missing the on the ‘drink fest’ night just the two of them where Ron had a very long and heart felt conversation with Jennifer on why he chose her instead of the crush he had on Hermione. While yes Jennifer was smart as Hermione was she didn’t make him feel like a buffoon like Hermione sometimes did. With Hermione Ron would always feel second best, would always feel that he had something wanting but with Jennifer she made him feel like a man. She pushed and pulled him into a direction that enabled Ron to make something of him self that even Hermione would not be able to do. And Ron loved Jennifer for doing that. Gazing into her eyes ‘and that’s the point while yes I love Hermione and always will, I’m in love with you Jennifer Crowley.’ He then kissed her breath away melting her heart over again.

“Was thinking that you could meet her tomorrow” Ron said “also Fred and George will be up again. Think that between Ginny and her they would be able to keep them in line.

Snorting “Are you sure Ron that would be a good idea?” Harry asked.

Looking over Ron pondered while nodding his head “Well yes while Ginny is taking after Fred and George more Jennifer is more than willing to hex the three faster than you Harry.”

Chuckling at him “have to agree Jennifer is more than willing to hex anyone who gets out of line.” Harry smirked.

Bursting out Ron turned to Hermione “Did I tell you what Jennifer did a few days ago?”

Shaking her head “no what happened” Hermione asked smiling already.

“Malfoy of course” smirking “seems he and Jennifer got into it again a few days ago while they where fixing some steps up on seventh floor.”

“Malfoy?” Hermione started confused “but I” she broke off forehead furrowed.

Leaning over Harry drew her face to him “not senior but junior. Several of the children Death Eaters managed to escape”

“Like Pansy? I remember…”

Nodding his head Harry explained “yes like Pansy. While yes they took the Dark Mark they didn’t learn till later just what that entailed for them. They have suffered along bidding there time to escape with not only enough information but even magical artifacts they kept from Voldemort and his Death Eaters from using in the war.” Harry described the circumstances of there escape and there help in the war effort. Both Ron and Harry went over with Hermione the points in the war where they where able to turn the war into there favor from there help.

Thinking over what was told Hermione laid back down while Harry pulled the covers up over her. “Do you think I…” she started.

“What Hermione?” Harry asked softly.

“Do you think I could see Pansy?” she asked.

Climbing on the bed Harry held Hermione to his chest while Ron climbed on the other side sandwiching her between them. It was a favorite position for Hermione to fall asleep too.

“I’ll talk with Pansy tomorrow” Ron said to her holding her hand as her eye lids closed. Harry was messaging her arm and shoulders making her very sleepy.
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Holding hands as they walked around the Hogwarts lake Ginny and Blaze talked quietly about anything that came to mind. It was one of the things Ginny liked about Blaze was his ability to talk about anything she had an interest in or teach her new things.

“Heard that Hermione asked to see Pansy” Ginny commented.

Nodding his head “yeah cannot tell you how surprised she was” Blaze agreed “I think Ian and Adrian have talked Pansy into going.”

“Oh? She didn’t want to go?” Ginny asked.

Thinking “not so much not wanting to go but more along with lines of she didn’t think Hermione would want to see her or could be she’s still coming to grips with what happened.” Blaze explained.

“How about Craig?” Ginny asked.

Thinking about McCormack “can’t say really. Do know he’s tearing through the greenhouses at an alarming rate.”

Nodding her head “yeah Neville had to chuck him out the other night.” Turning to him “tell me how the house of Slytherin dealing with Granger’s return?” Ginny asked curious.

Sighing Blaze turned Ginny to a big rock so they could sit down. Sitting her in front of him he wrapped his arms around her laying his chin on her head. “Hard to say really…” he started.

“Take your time.” Ginny told him leaning back into the warmth.

“Did you know that when school started again Snape pulled us aside giving us new rules and regulations on how to behave?” he asked her first.

“Heard something about that.” she agreed.

Not surprised Blaze continued “Well the first thing Snape ordered us was that this ‘war’ of houses would stop immediately. He told us that granted Slytherin house is for the ambitious and cunning and not for churning out Dark lords anymore.”

Nodding her head “I knew that he was ashamed of that.”

Looking down at her “Now how in the hell do you…never mind don’t think I want to know.” Blaze said shaking his head “he pulled out this dictionary giving us the defining terminology of ambitious and cunning. Telling us that being ambitious does not mean killing maiming or raping to get what we want. Cunning also does not automatically say to get power you have to slaughter anyone in the process. Somewhat of a shock really…for years that is just what or how ambitious or cunning was taught to us.”

“That’s so sad…” Ginny said patting his hands.

“True but that was how Slytherins raised there children. To get anywhere you have to main rape or kill in the process. People where sheep to be used then discarded when done.” Blaze told her.

Turning in his arms Ginny looked up at him “And now? What do you believe?” she asked.

Looking down Blaze leaned his forehead on hers “I want warmth Ginny. Warmth and lightness. While yes I love magic, and I’m proud of the fact that my ancestors have managed to continue the line, I’m not willing to go back to what I was before. This war showed me that in full color detail.” He started trying to think of a way to explain.

Leaning back Ginny placed a small kiss on his check blushing as she did so.

Squeezing her Blaze smiled down at her for it. Repeating the act he again thought of how to explain.

I’m not willing to shove any child I might have into a closet if they misbehave” Ginny gasped hearing that “I’m not willing to start teaching my child about dark magic at the age of five using animals to show how spells affect them. I’m not willing to also show or teach that purebloods have the only right to learn or perform magic. This war, bloody as it was, has shown me just exactly how…stilted we have become with our traditions. While yes some should still continue, even needed, others need to be burned from our future.”

You say we have become stilted?” Ginny asked.

Nodding his head “Oh yes stilted, sad to say most of our magical theory improvement over the years has declined since the 1800’s. While yes the Muggle side has increased to the point that magic to them is more…sport or fun or…entertainment.” He said.

You mean the computer that Collin is talking to my father about?” Ginny pointed out.

Hell yes, can’t tell you how stunned most of us where to learn about what the Muggles have developed before we did! But then again we don’t even study science, since well to us science is kinda of a handicap for us.” He pointed out.

I do know that ever since Collin told dad more about it, even going to the Ministry with dad to help purchase one for them.” Ginny offered.

Surprised about that little detail “didn’t know that…when was this?” he asked.

Last weekend, that’s why Collin was gone for almost the whole weekend, Collin said that they had to find a place where he could plug it in to show dad how it worked.”

Impressed “Well back to Granger…I guess she’s the equivalent to what we need to improve, not only Slytherin house but all houses…take Justin for example…he’s going to be a lord in the Muggle British government, in parliament! Not only that but he and Ted Nott have been talking a lot about the magical government and how it works compared to Muggles…seems Justin has been pointing out several areas where it needs to improve also giving examples of how we might be able to accomplish that. But Granger…you don’t know Ginny for you weren’t there at the lyre seeing ‘adults’ act like barbarians Ginny…” he broke off sobbing into her neck “that girl is the epitome of Gryffindor. She’s helped define what courage and bravery mean to us, by not only surviving Voldemort” here he shuttered “but all the Death Eaters that were hell bent on killing or breaking her. Snape brought out the dictionary again telling us the definitions of courage, bravery, intelligence, wit, loyalty, or hard working...what each of us had to get though our thick skulls is that courage and bravery does not mean going forth blindly, intelligence and wit does not mean nose in a book constantly, loyalty and hard working does not mean pushovers.”

Thinking of what he told her she slowly caressed his arms currently around her holding tight as he cried his tears. Muttering soothing words she whispered that it would be all right.

Will it?” he asked after a bit.

Turning in his arms Ginny looked fully at him “yes” she smiled “you said Snape is helping to redefine what certain words mean…how about we all join now and redefine what being magical means?” she asked leaning foreword slowly she placed her lips on his fully kissing him first like she had been wanting too now for sometime.

Jolted with surprise Blaise stiffened then relaxed in her arms kissing her back wrapping his arms fully around her as they tasted and nibbled on each other. Crushing her to him Blaise caressed and kissed his way holding this precious girl on his lap fully enjoying the experience she was willing to give him. Ginny moaned in the back of her throat which only made Blaise sing inside himself burying his hand in her hair holding her tight never wanting to let go.

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Here you go dear” Molly said handing Hermione a robe from the cabinet.

Oh thanks Mrs. Weasley” Hermione said taking the robe tossing it over her shoulders slipping her arms in as she did so. Today would mark the first day she would be allowed out of the infirmary since she arrived nearly 6 weeks ago. Molly and Tonks had traveled to Diagon Alley shopping for her getting robes, dresses, shirts, skirts, blouses and the like for her to replace those that were lost. Last week Madam Pomfrey had told Hermione that she was doing so well that she thought that Hermione could start walking around the castle, only small areas for now though. Hearing this Harry and Ron had slipped some money into Molly’s hands telling her to get anything that they thought Hermione would look pretty in. Clasping the money bags heaving their weight Molly only smiled then kissed each of them on there cheeks pleased and touched that they did this for her.

Do you think Dumbledore would allow me to visit my parents graves?” Hermione asked still tearing up with the knowledge of her parent’s death months ago but just now hearing about it.

I think that could be arranged, but dear please lets wait till the weather warms up a little.” Molly advised.

Nodding her head she slipped her arm through Molly’s walking slowly down the corridors remembering halls, paintings, statue’s, saying hello’s to paintings that she remembered along with a few ghosts that came by. Sir Nicholas was the one who got the honor, since he was the Gryffindor ghost, of joining the two as they traveled to the great hall for lunch. Unknown to Hermione the house-elves had been notified of this monumental occasion by Dumbledore and had planned a feast in her honor. Dumbledore was currently standing in the front letting the students know that Hermione was going to join them for the first time and to be careful since she still was recovering from her abuse.

Professor McGonagall was waiting by the doors for them smiling cheerfully as they came foreword.

Ready?” McGonagall asked Hermione.

Taking a deep breath Hermione nodded her head then stepped inside the great hall, the first thing she noticed was that everyone was standing up in attention as she walked in the door.

Clapping and whistles started the second McGonagall and Molly stepped aside and Hermione was gently led to the Gryffindor table where all her house mates with tears in their eyes came forward giving hugs and kisses on cheeks welcoming her back. The last two were Harry and Ron who waited patiently to escort her around the hall. Jennifer was sitting down since she had pulled a muscle playing a pick up game of Quidditch and wasn’t able to stand up per Pomfrey’s orders.

While Pomfrey was healing Jennifer it also marked the first occasion when Hermione and Jennifer met face to face in the infirmary.

Now just sit and relax Ms. Crowley I’ll be right back.” Pomfrey said leaving to retrieve a potion.

Looking up Hermione saw a pretty girl she never saw before seeing the curly cinnamon long hair, bright blue eyes and creamy skin.

Hello? Do I know you?” Hermione said squinting trying to see her properly.

Sighing Jennifer turned her head seeing that the cordoned off bed was open now with Hermione Granger sitting up squinting at her.

Oh well no you don’t yet.” Jennifer said slowly.

Frowning Hermione thought for a second “oh! Wait you’re the American that caught Ron’s heart aren’t you?” Hermione said pinning down her accent or lack of one.

Smiling sheepishly “Yes pleased to meet you finally. Was going to come down last week but you had that infection and I didn’t think that would be the proper time.” Jennifer admitted.

Shaking her head “oh wasn’t much but I could see your point too.” Hermione said.

Stilted at first they slowly started talking back and forth till finally Jennifer just got up limping over to the bed where Hermione was at so she wouldn’t have to squint that hard to see her. Pomfrey had come back frowning at her but gave her the potion anyway letting her know that she would have to heal slowly.

Scowling Jennifer huffed her displeasure but nodded her head “thanks Madam Pomfrey.” She told her. “Ron should be down her soon” she warned.

Waving her hand Pomfrey left allowing the girls to get to know each other.

May I ask what happened?” Hermione said.

Snorting “bloody Bludger that’s what.” Jennifer said “my hands slipped a bit when I was turning and the Bludger that I had been trying to shake off finally got me. Smacked right into my left leg.” She described rubbing the leg in question.

Sighing “only if Harry or Ron suffered a bruised leg” Hermione commented shaking her head “would have made my early years a lot less fretful.”

Chuckling “I could see that, nearly had a heart attack watching Ron and the guys playing or flying around.” Jennifer admitted. “And that was just after we returned to school.”

Cocking her head “How come you decided to come to England?” Hermione asked.

Well several reasons…want to get a master in Transfiguration for one, second my father who is a general in America was assigned to come and well…” Jennifer broke off.

Ron’s here right?” Hermione guessed.

Shrugging her shoulders “yes” she said simply.

Ron told me that you where the one who got him interested in playing chess professionally?” Hermione asked.

Eyes gleaming “Oh yes I was…” she chuckled “did he ever tell you how we met?”

Frowning “no I don’t think he did.” Hermione supplied perking up interested feeling that a good story was coming.

And Jennifer was off telling Hermione about their first meeting at Salem, the first chess match Ron showed up wanting to compete and her ‘put up or shut’ about knowing how to play chess. They talked for hours getting to know each other each offering stories back and forth about Ron or Harry, school, lives, classes, games and on and on they went. Unknown to them Harry and Ron had shown up, Ron hearing that Jennifer was hurt playing Quidditch just stayed by the door listening to the two talk and laugh between them. Both of them decided to turn and leave them to it, Ron more pleased that they seemed to get along better than what he was hoping for.

Escorting her around Hermione either shook hands with students or some got up and gave her a hug saying how glad there were to see her up and walking. Each house wasn’t avoided, all students got to welcome her back, the last Slytherin Draco was the first who walked up hugging her shocking the hell out of Hermione but hugged him back giving him a small kiss on his cheek.

The last was Pansy who still hadn’t gone down to see her since she still felt shame over what happened.

Standing in front of her “Pansy?” Hermione said slowly.

Ian next to her gave her a little nudge. Taking a deep breath Pansy walked forward a little smiling weakly, then tears gathering wrapped her own arms around Hermione the first friendly gesture they ever really shared. The tears both shared made a few standing around wipe there own eyes seeing two long time ‘enemies’ hug and cry saying ‘sorry’ to each other. Harry had to quickly get behind Hermione when she started to shake a bit holding her to his chest for comfort and support.

Gathering herself Hermione nodded to Harry patted Pansy on her shoulder then walked to the head table where the Professors where still standing. Hermione shook hands or hugged the teachers who all were smiling though there own tears seeing there forgotten daughter returning to there fold.

Escorting her back to the table Harry helped her to sit down next to him, Ron across from them smiling his own eyes tearing. Lavender sitting next to him handing him a tissue then did the same for Hermione who was sobbing into her hands, the experience way to much to bear.

Clearing his throat “well now here’s to Hermione Granger for returning to the family safe and sound.” Dumbledore said holding up his goblet everyone stood up doing the same. Hermione hearing and seeing this bawled onto Harry’s shoulder that just held her running his hands over her back humming as he did so.

To Hermione Granger” they all said to her smiling as they did so.
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That first meal was the beginning of meals Hermione managed to make down to the great hall for. Every opportunity she got, Hermione would grab her walker going down to the great hall to eat with her friends. Pomfrey tried to stop her but with all the great care Hermione was receiving from Pomfrey, Molly and Padma she was able to heal faster than what Pomfrey originally thought.

Despite how pleased she was Pomfrey did impose restrictions fearing a relapse, Hermione was not allowed to perform magic at all, her levels still dangerously low, only walking to the great hall once a day, then restricted to the infirmary then. She may read her books with the special charm Harry created just for her taking a few days to polish the spell enabled Hermione to ‘read’ the words in the books by running a ‘wand’ over the page. This special wand Harry created read out loud the words that only Hermione could hear. Mostly though Harry or Ron would come down after class to read to her, few times Ginny, Padma, Lavender even Pansy who spent a lot of time with Hermione just talking about anything that came to mind. Luckily there was no shortage of people who offered to find books for Hermione to read.

During the girls night Hermione was shocked to discover all what Lavender and Pavarotti had done for her, shedding tears as she looked into the mirror closely seeing that while yes her skin was irritated Red, she could plainly see that with a few more weeks of treatment, her skin would turn back to the silky smooth it was before. Hopefully those freckles wouldn’t return Hermione thought but didn’t give much hope.

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Hello Harry” Dumbledore said when he walked into the door.

Hello Albus” Harry said greeting him then spotted Madam Pomfrey and Professor McGonagall who also was in attendance.

Hello Madam Pomfrey, Professor McGonagall” Harry greeted bowing to them each then looking to Albus in confusion.

Please sit,” Dumbledore said “the reason why we asked you here is because of a very special event.” Nodding to Pomfrey who took over speaking.

Sighing “It’s about Miss Granger” she started “I have done all that I can for her for now.”

Looking concerned “Is there something wrong? I thought the treatments where doing great?” he asked.

Of my yes dear they are” Pomfrey agreed “but as of right now she’s at the top of dosage for those Potions. I have spoken with Miss Granger already about her case, she allowed me to speak with you fully.” Pomfrey started.

As of this morning her vital organs are all back to normal working condition, those skin regrowth Miss Brown and Miss Patil made for her have worked beautifully I must say. Physically she’s as healthy as she’s going to get” Pomfrey said.

Magically?” Harry asked getting more concerned and worried.

Oh don’t get me wrong she’s still a witch, her levels have now risen to the point that spells aren’t that much of a problem for her.” Professor McGonagall said easing his concern.

Then what is the issue?” Harry asked looking between them.

Some of the curses” Pomfrey said shaking her head “that she suffered from are taking the most to counter. Have no fear with that information not only you and Mr. Malfoy found along with that Russian Auror who came to visit shortly after Hermione was rescued, will take the longest for her to recover from.”

What is the biggest concern?” Harry asked.

Specifically it’s the nightmare curse she was under for almost a year at Durmstrang, then again in the sarcophagus also is taking the most energy out of her.” Albus said “in order for us to counter the last, Professor Snape found a counter potion that is needed to brew. Problem is this potion will take months to complete.”

Why is a potion needed and not countering with a spell?” Harry asked curious.

Sadly this nightmare curse started with a potion” Pomfrey supplied “I looked at that book the Auror told me about reading all about that mind controlling potion developed or perfected by the ancient Romans. Sad thing about this ‘curse’ it starts with a potion and end with a potion, we’ve done all the countering needed, another reason why she’s able to get up and walk for periods of time.” Pomfrey said.

Another reason why she’s able to perform magic is because of you Harry” Albus supplied this time “it took a very strong Leglimens to counter the verbal curse, remember that cage you described?”

Nodding his head “yes” Harry said.

Specifically that cage was the manifestation of the curse, with all three of you powerful and close” Albus said “even Mr. Malfoy, were able to not only break that cage her inner working mind was in, but destroy that cage.”

How can you tell?” Harry asked.

After finding out about that book me and the mind Healer searched and searched for that ‘cage’ inside her mind again and again.” Albus said “to our surprise we found that not only had the love of her from you and Mr. Weasley crushed that cage, but the concern for her welfare from Mr. Malfoy also sending his own power to you literally destroyed that curse enabling your friend to recover.”

Leaning back Harry thought over what was told going over what he and Ron and Draco did during that walk through Hermione’s trapped mind.

Are you talking about all those” Harry groped for a word “ghosts we trapped or…vanished them?”

Is that what you did?” Minerva asked stunned looking over at Albus “is that possible?”

Chuckling “Well yes but even I wouldn’t ever attempt that” Albus replied then still for a moment thinking furiously grabbing parchment and ink writing down some thoughts.

Albus?” Minerva said, Dumbledore only held up his hand to her while Pomfrey continued with Harry.

The issue is now for Miss Granger is how she’s to heal” Pomfrey started a bit hesitant to ask the man who lived for this.

Madam Pomfrey please just ask, if it’s for Hermione I’ll do anything” Harry said feelingly.

Sighing “All right, since this potion she’s to take will take a few months to brew we’ve been talking about releasing her from the infirmary and enrolling in some classes, which by the way she very amendable too” a brief scowl “but the issue is night time.”

Confused “Why night time?” Harry asked the Mediwitch.

Sadly Miss Granger as you know has become addicted to the sleeping potion, or dreamless sleep potion. Professor Snape after reading all about the original potion and the counter informed us that she will not be allowed to take one dose of dreamless sleep ever for the new potion to work.” Pomfrey explained.

In order for this new potion to work she will have to be able to sleep on her own without magical or Muggle aide.”

I see, but what is that your asking of me?” Harry asked again.

Pomfrey looking over at Albus hoping he could help.

Looking up finally Albus flicked between them then took over “For the past few weeks as Miss Granger has been up and about speaking with you or Ron, or doing those physical treatments, we’ve noticed that she seems to fall asleep the quickest with you there.”

Leaning back Harry smiled a bit looking sheepish, few times he had been woken by Pomfrey late at night also falling asleep holding onto Hermione also.

It was the mind Healer one night who started her nightly ritual with her, and not realizing you where there, she started the Leglimens spell to only be tossed away knocked out for hours because of you.” Albus said.

Is that why she hasn’t been around?” Harry asked of Nigella Grimmel the Mind Healer.

Chuckling “yes your power, which mayhap has something to do also with the new improved skills, not only tossed out any invasion, but also send Mrs. Grimmel into her own private nightmare.” Albus said.

Hearing that Harry leaned back saying “oops”.

Holding out his hand “Oh not to worry Harry, your magic only reacted to a threat, even Mrs. Grimmel acknowledged that she should have checked to make sure that Miss Granger was alone before attempting that spell.” Albus said to him.

Chuckling “So what you want me to continue to sleep with Hermione at night?” Harry said laughing at the prospect.

They didn’t deny it.

Your joking right?” Harry said after a minute.

Well no” Minerva said her own cheeks reddening.

Looking over at Dumbledore Harry send a curious thought to only have Dumbledore return his own opinion of the matter. With Harry by her side sleeping in the same bed, Hermione would benefit from a few good things. One she would be able to learn how to fall asleep again without aide, two she would learn to be comfortable around a male again, three there where still some who where angered that she managed to survive, like Victor Krum who started the whole mess in the first place, four even Harry’s own inner magic actively worked overtime protecting her. ‘Remember what Dr. Winkler said about that humming’ Albus reminded his student.

Stunned Harry absorbed the thoughts from Albus going over them before looking up and nodding “Alright when can she move out?” Harry asked Pomfrey.

Relieved Poppy told Harry that she wants Hermione to undergo one more treatment from Miss Brown and Patel before releasing her. Since traditionally Tuesday nights where the guys and gals personal time, they would of course be applying there special facials that most of the girls had become addicted too.

Alright” Harry said nodding “tomorrow before breakfast I’ll come down to retrieve Hermione, will she be attending classes tomorrow?” he asked Minerva.

Yes, but only one or two classes a day till her energy levels allow to full time” Minerva agreed.

What about using her wand?” Harry asked “oh wait she needs to get a new one!” he said recalling that her own was snapped months ago.

Yes” Albus agreed “I’ll be taking her to see Olivander myself later to get her another wand, Moody and Shaklebolt have demanded the right to escort us there” he told Harry shaking his head while Poppy and Minerva left the office to return to the infirmary. Lavender and Pavarotti where currently there getting there supplies ready chattering with Hermione as they did so.
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Looking into the mirror Hermione surveyed her self critically. Lavender and Pavarotti had done a beautiful job of returning her skin to her once creamy complexion, still had those smattering of freckles though she frowned. Her hair was still shorter than she like, but Pavarotti worked her charm letting the heavy curls bounce now instead of crinkle up like before. No bushy tail anymore Hermione chuckled.

Miss Granger are you ready?” Dumbledore asked making her jump.

Turning around holding onto the cane Pomfrey provided “yes Headmaster, I thank you again for letting me get another wand so soon.” Hermione said.

Now, now none of that” Dumbledore said wiping away some tears that escaped. Going for months without as she did made Hermione a bit sappy over getting a new wand.

Moody and Shaklebolt where outside the doors waiting patiently to escort Hermione and Dumbledore to Diagon Alley, the floo network was still off limits to her since the jostling Hermione wouldn’t be able to handle, and Hermione of course still didn’t have enough strength to withstand apparition. Holding out the portkey Dumbledore made he whispered the code whisking them away to Olivanders who was waiting for them.

Ah Miss Granger welcome back” the old wizard said once they appeared.

Blushing with all the welcomes she had been receiving for weeks Hermione thanked him trying to catch her breath. Even that portkey took a bit out of her Dumbledore could tell.

Come my dear” Dumbledore said directing her to the counter where Olivander had several wands already out.

Now let’s see” he muttered gazing intently at Hermione making her cringe somewhat under the scrutiny.

How about” he began holding out a wand “hazel wood, dragon’s heartstring…no that won’t do” he said quickly snatching the wand away before Hermione could even touch it.

Wand after wand was brought out like last time she was there, The Three older wizards waiting patiently in the background as she tried hundreds of wands before Olivander snapped his fingers commenting “of course! Haven’t tried…” and he was off scrounging in the back bringing out another long thin box but instead of the normal Black/Brown leather case, this one was made out of glass.

Opening the case Hermione bent over the counter eagerly to see the most unusual case catching sight of the wand within. Gasping “oh Mr. Olivander!” Hermione said “it’s beautiful!” she said hesitant to even touch the wand.

Made completely out of crystal” Olivander said looking up.

Good grief!” Dumbledore exclaimed coming over to see “so you did manage to finish” he broke off gazing also at the beautiful shimmering wand.

Eleven inches, made from Diamond ground into dust for the core, the casing is made out of lead crystal” Olivander started.

You can use gems? But I thought…” Hermione started too ask stunned.

Oh yes traditionally I wouldn’t think of showing this to a student just starting out, but Miss Granger even I’ve heard about your special accomplishments over the years.” He told her “I really do think you have the power and control to use a wand such as this.”

Dumbledore urging her on Hermione took the wand delicately in her grasp gasping at the power just bursting to come out.

Go on give it a wave girl” Moody said looking on a smile on his face. Only six witches over the years had enough control of there power to even use a wand as this one, Shaklebolt stood off to the side amazed too.

Handling the wand Hermione looked around then closed her eyes recalling the spell that literally changed her life.

Wingardium leviosa!” she cried aiming at the display case. Power surged though her bursting out the case lifted straight up in the air smacking on the ceiling as she cried out her happiness feeling the power working.

Oh dear” Dumbledore said wincing over the power coming from the wand laughing along with Moody and Shaklebolt was Hermione levitated the display case around the room before setting it down carefully where it was before.

Bravo! Bravo!” Olivander said clapping his hands. “A friend once told me Miss Granger” he said smiling at them handing the change over to Dumbledore “that diamonds are always a girl’s best friend.”

Hermione sputtered her laughter as Dumbledore thanked Olivander for his work. Moody and Shaklebolt quickly whisked them back to Hogwarts.

Back so soon?” Minerva said coming back into Dumbledore’s office.

Still laughing “yes Minerva” Dumbledore said. Looking over at Hermione “show her my dear” he encouraged.

Somewhat abashed Hermione opened her hand showing the Professor her new wand. Gasping Minerva stepped back her hand at her throat staring at the wand in her student’s hand “is that a crystal wand?” she asked in disbelief.

Nodding her head “Mr. Olivander said my wand has a Diamond dust core” Hermione told her still gazing lovingly at her new wand.

Straightening up “well my dear, come I’ll escort you to the classroom, we must see what you can do” Minerva said crisply holding Hermione around the shoulders nodding at Dumbledore as they left his office.

For your retraining I’ve decided to start you from the beginning, good thing too with that new wand of yours” McGonagall said shaking her head a little “crystal wands can be cranky in the beginning since there more inclined to use more of your own magic core.” She said walking down the hall.

I never knew crystals could be used” Hermione said softly “I’ve only read about woods being used.”

Correct, traditionally we only use wood for the outer cores, but the inner cores could be just about anything. Even precious jewels it seems.” McGonagall half laughed.

Opening the door McGonagall waved Hermione inside where everyone was waiting for there Professor to return. Harry and Ron had her new book bag and books, favorite quill and ink ready and waiting for her. Ron even conjured some flowers for her while Harry made the vase. Jennifer at the last minute spelled some water in the vase rolling her eyes at the two.

Oh really now” McGonagall said seeing the flowers shaking her head.

Sitting down Hermione blushed seeing them laying her hand on Ron while smiling at Harry quietly thanking him. With all the attention her friends had been giving her, Hermione was having a hard time dealing with all the emotions coursing through her.

Patting her shoulder Harry turned back to McGonagall who started her lecture for the day on conjuring certain metals. “Traditionally conjuring metals will last for years as long as you observe these basic rules…” and they where off taking notes diligently as the Professor lectured them. After notes she had them start to conjure small bullets of metals iron and nickel while assisting Hermione with the basics of magic first year spells.

Harry had to consciously force his mind to his own task and leave Hermione alone to practice changing matchsticks to needles and back again. But her wand kept getting his attention, looking around Harry could see Ron Jennifer and a few others also kept starring at Hermione’s new wand.

Good grief!” Pansy said “is that a crystal wand?” she blurted out to Hermione.

Blushing Hermione nodded her head “yes Mr. Olivander gave this one to me to try.” She told them. Several murmured to themselves watching as Hermione slowly went through beginning spells one by one, sometimes completely botching up the spell, or complete more than not. When she would miss Hermione would hiss in anger but McGonagall kept her cool, just helped Hermione to relearn her magic again.

Holding the door Harry waited for Hermione to walk through taking her book bag automatically escorting her to Charms class next.

So you got a crystal wand” Harry murmured winking at her “what type of core?”

Diamond” Hermione said shaking her head.

Damn Hermione!” Harry said laughing “always knew you’re a high class girl.” He teased.

Blushing “shush you” Hermione said giving his a little shove, once coming into contact with his chest muscles Hermione gazed at his chest her breath catching. Looking up wide eyed “when did you get so tall?” she asked confused.

Shrugging his shoulders he just helped her to the next class.

Oh Miss Granger!” Professor Flitwick squeaked “please I’ve got to see!”

Blushing Hermione held out her hand while Flitwick twittered around the room saying “a wand made from lead crystal, never in all my years did I even think I would even get to see one!” he told them.

Now class” Flitwick started “while Miss Granger and I work together I want you to start working on your ward building.”

Pulling her over Flitwick summoned several quills starting Hermione on the levitating spell. Looking up she caught the eye of Harry and Ron who were watching her fond look on there faces.

Wiping a few tears away “yes Professor Flitwick” Hermione said turning back to him.

Remember those times?” Harry commented to Ron watching Hermione out of the corner of his eye.

Yeah” Ron said shaking his head “full circle.”

Looking up from her ward square “full circle?” Jennifer asked her boyfriend.

That’s the spell that changed our lives” Ron said pointing over at them.

Looking over Jennifer watched as the feathers Hermione was levitating either floated on air or burst into flames, Hermione flushed with frustration.

Ah yes, the famous levitation” Jennifer said “where you called Hermione a nightmare, and later battle a troll in the girls bathroom.”

Looking up “is that how you three became friends?” Draco asked.

Nodding “yes, Professor Quirrel just came in announcing that a troll was in the dungeon then fainted dead away. On the way back to Gryffindor tower I suddenly remembered that Hermione was in the bathroom and didn’t know. I talked Ron into going with me, to only lock the troll in the bathroom with Hermione.” Harry said recalling the event.

And only Harry jumping on the troll sticking his wand up it’s nose while I was using that very spell” pointing to Hermione “to levitate it’s club to knock it out.” Ron explained.

Merlin I remember that” Ian said from the back reworking his own stone ward “I was in seventh year when that happened!”

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So how was your first day?” Ginny asked Hermione once she sat down for dinner.

It was okay” Hermione said “managed to complete some first year spells.”

Ohhhhh and I heard about your special wand too” Lavender said from across the table.

Blushing Hermione brought out the new wand so they could marvel at it. “Professor McGonagall said that lead crystal wands could be temperamental, she’s right too, seems like the magic just wants too…” breaking off to think of a word “spring out, but I’m able to grasp it better before that happens.”

Spring free?” Lavender asked “how do you mean?”

Groping to explain “lead crystal wands are able to channel a lot more magic than traditional wands do, but the magic is wider, fuller coming out. You have to…pull a little back at first…McGonagall said as I get use to using the wand, the core won’t ‘pull’ so much of my magic as my magic and the wand merge.” Hermione tried to explain.

Kind of like playing tug of war with the core tugging on your magic core?” Harry asked.

Nodding her head “yes it’s just like that…my magic seems to flow freer, faster too with this wand.” Hermione said thoughtfully.

Dumbledore told me just a bit ago that crystal wands are the hardest to make too” Harry said “it’s a testament to Olivanders own skill in creating one in the first place. Seems a wand maker would only be able to create one of those wands once in a handful of years since the wand maker has to use his own power to grind the Diamond or precious stones into dust before pouring the dust into the crystal wand.”

No spell could be used?” Jennifer asked flicking her eyes at him.

No, only pure power of the wand maker, and even then it’s not a guarantee that the dust would be combatable with the crystal he chose.” Harry said from his seat.

Think I’ll try to find a book on this” Hermione said, everyone laughed at her hearing this.

Rolling her eyes Hermione huffed at them but her eyes twinkled as she did so.

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Hey you” Harry said from the steps “it’s time for bed.”

Looking up Hermione stuttered setting aside the book she was trying to read as Harry came closer “you don’t have too…”

Lifting her chin up “but I want to help Hermione” Harry told her pulling her up from the chair where she had been dozing. “Your tired, come to bed” Harry encouraged walking her to the steps muttering the password Collin created to start the steps to move automatically so Hermione wouldn’t have to spent energy using her own power. He did such a good job all the boys where using the spell Collin made for her.

Once inside his bedroom Hermione used the bathroom first to change into her new nightgown. Molly had bought her a pretty silken nighty that fell to her knees, cream colors with a hint of blue on the edges Hermione walked to the bed where Harry was already underneath the covers pulling them back.

Climbing in Hermione laid down as he pulled the covers over them turning onto his side drawing her into his arms. Holding her close Harry started his humming that Hermione so enjoy she closed her eyes relaxing into his arms with a sigh.

See I told you where tired” Harry said smirking.

Looking up Hermione sputtered pinching his arms “Harry!”

Squeezing her tight “sorry” Harry laughed at her giving her forehead a little kiss to help her relax. Running his hands over her back he started rubbing circles her muscles fluttering under his hands.

What’s it like being back?” Harry asked her after a minute.

Weird” Hermione replied “all day walking into those classrooms, seeing Professor McGonagall and Flitwick, seeing Lavender, Pavarotti Ron Draco Pansy even…” breaking of shaking her head.

I know” Harry replied “the same for me too when I got back from training.”

Looking up “Where did you go anyway?” Hermione asked him.

Wincing “I’m sorry Hermione” Harry said “but I’ve been worn to secrecy, even the guys don’t even know. Ron doesn’t even know either.”

Was it that bad there?” Hermione asked him.

Oh hell no Hermione” Harry corrected “I had the best time there…they showed me so much…taught me a lot about my self, pushed me to think before I acted. There I felt more freely than ever before…” closing his eyes remembering living in the village “but England is my home too, maybe I’ll get back, but just to visit.”

How long were you there anyway?” Hermione asked curious.

Well I left after sixth year finished, was thinking of completing my seventh year there but heard about Dumbledore hurt, so I came back home. Left around…August but didn’t get to England till about…October, stayed in this little village in Sweden where I met up with Arthur Weasley, he’s the one that gave me the pass to headquarters were Dumbledore was at.” Harry said thinking of the events.

Same with me” Hermione said a hitch developed as she continue “as far as staying at Durmstrang, but they where attacked” Harry held her tighter to his chest “were I had to run for my life.” A few tear drops formed in her eyes.

Drawing her close Harry turned so he was on top of her gazing down while Hermione tried to gather her self. As she cried Harry held her tightly murmuring soft words in her ear, helping her to calm down enough to fall asleep, Madam Pomfrey warned him that the first night would be the hardest since they had to stop her cold turkey from sleeping Potions.

Murmuring soft words Harry started humming that relaxed Hermione helping her to shove those thoughts away of her times held captive Death Eaters and Voldemort plying there games at her. Pushing his magic to her surrounding her Hermione let go those memories, Harry entering her mind helping her to build up those occluded walls that Occlumens all had.

After a bit of just gazing into her eyes Harry continued to hum now fully enjoying the sensation of her skin. He nibbled a bit on her neck but didn’t go further than that since Hermione wasn’t use to that type of closeness. While she may enjoy or relax more with him sleeping right there, it was more because she over the months held in Voldemort’s lyre created this room in her mind where it was her friend Harry who stood before it protecting her mind from anyone trying to ripe her thoughts out.

The mind Healer said it was a desperate attempt at occluding her mind, her magic panicking creating the room with him still there. The mind Potions and enchantments applied by Victor almost ripped them away but her mind panicking again reinforced that room this time adding another friend Ron as guardian.

Looking down Harry saw that her eyelids heavy with sleep closed slowly her muscles relaxing fully slack. Continuing the humming Harry shifted them in a better position wrapping his arms completely around her as they slept.
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Master Harry” Dobby said quietly so not to disturb the sleeping girl in his arms “Harry” Dobby said again giving his shoulders a shake.

Grunting Harry opened his eyes slowly Dobby his caretaker blinking owlishly above him “its 6 am Master Harry” Dobby reminded the wizard.

Eeth” Harry grunted to him stretching on the bed Hermione moaned a little shifting off his chest where she stayed at the whole night “I’m up” he told his elf looking at the nightstand where his clock said “time to run”.

Slipping out of bed Harry wiggled out of Hermione’s grasp bending over kissing her forehead as she slept. Dobby opened the door to see that Ron was already up waiting for him to open the door.

Walking in Ron bent over to touch Hermione but pulled back quickly when she moaned frowning. Looking up Ron got Harry’s attention pointing down at her.

Walking foreword Harry grasped his wand quickly slipping in her mind rebuilding the walls he made last night. Once done Harry frowned worried that they crumbled so quickly.

How did it go?” Ron whispered in the bathroom while Dobby set out hot towels to dry with.

Not too bad” Harry started washing up “but a bit worried that those walls fell that quick, only just got up” he told him.

Still building the walls for her then” Ron commented “have a hard time?”

Frowning Harry thought about the night “might have to do with that I had to retrieve her for bed, she was downstairs trying to read but was dozing really. She was hesitant not wanting to bother me but I told her that I wanted to help” Harry said.

I have a feeling that it’s going to take some time to rebuild those walls of hers to the point that she can do them herself. Now I know why she got addicted to those Potions, her nightmares kept forcing her to remember events that never really happened.” Ron said explaining of what Pomfrey and Dumbledore told them both.

Nodding “have to agree…just worried that’s all” Harry said shrugging his shoulders.

So am I Harry, so am I” Ron told him walking out there rooms closing the door warding from out side noise.

Draco and Ian who mainly ran with Ron and him where waiting for them at the front entrance. Adrian and Terrence preferred to use the room of requirement since it was inside the school and not outside. Blaise normally came with them but he had to run home last night to check on his home and an elderly Aunt that summoned him home.

They ran around the lake seeing that Blaise was walking back to the school, Ian grinning sent off a hex making Blaise squawk indignantly turning back to them shaking his fist at Ian.

Seeing the shaking fist Harry could hear in the background Blaise cursing in Italian. “You know your in for it now Ian” Harry said.

Grinning back pacing with Harry “never fear Potter, got a few surprises for that mutt” Ian said nodding at the irate Italian. McCormack could be heard up on the Astronomy tower laughing down at them.

Contacted Fred and George then” Ron snipped “shit just what I needed.”

No that’s Gred and Forge” Ian corrected chucking a clump of dirt at him.

Ducking the dirt impacted on the tree, dirt raining over him. Hissing Ron tore off after Ian scooping some snow into a ball and whipping them at the running Slytherin.

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Smacking her bottom playfully Blaise grinned down at Ginny as she squirmed to get away laughing, there courtship while lively was going sooth as could be, just the way Blaise wanted it to go.

Blaise Zambini" Ginny cried out scowling at him.

Smirking at her Blaise just wiggled his eyebrows at her when she turned suddenly taking off down the hall for her next class. Chasing after her Ginny screeched her laughter as several of the students had to part the isle so Ginny could get away. McCormick who was coming up from the dorms his garden gloves held in his hands saw Ginny coming scooping her up walking back to Blaise as she pounded her little fists claiming "That's not fair Craig! You’re taller than Ron!"

Handing her over to Blaise Craig winked at Ginny and Blaise as he laughed seeing Ginny turn brilliant red again, Blaise holding her laughing his head off.

Now stay there!" Craig said wagging his fingers at her.

Huffing Ginny straightened her robe thumbing her nose at them both grabbing on Collin's arm who happened to be walking by saying "Collin, good Merlin haven't talked to you in ages!" quickly walking away with him. Collin in turn just laughed escorting Ginny to there next class shaking his head at her.

Craig looked back to Blaise shrugging his shoulders "well I tried" he said.

Chuckling watching his girl walk down the hall, Ginny turned her head to look at him giving him a brilliant smile as they turned the corner.

Giving you a merry chase I see" Craig said to him.

Have to agree Craig, but then again she's giving you a merry chase too" Blaise said winking at him, reminding Craig of the times Ginny would slip out of his grasp to only run to him or vice versa. Years ago Craig was the one to introduce Blaise with lovemaking taking the young impressionable Italian into his bed showing him the raptures of 'man love' as Draco called it. Over the weeks watching Blaise woo and court the fair Gryffindor, Craig would watch the two snogging heavily in some corner looking for some private time, but Blaise knew that McCormick was around watching them like a hawk his animagi form was.

They agreed without so many words to court the girl equally, each lavishing there attention on her which only confused the Red headed Gryffindor, which is just where they wanted her to be.

Ah just the man I wanted to see” Blaise said seeing Ron come from the history classroom. Grabbing onto his arm “Please excuse me Miss Crowley, but I need to borrow your boy toy for a minute.” Blaise said to Jennifer who followed Ron from the classroom holding onto his hand.

Shrugging her shoulders at them “see you at the front entrance” Jennifer told him leaning up giving his cheek a kiss.

Looking back to Blaise enquiringly Ron followed him into another abandoned classroom where Blaise set up some privacy wards for them.

Not worried over this Ron leaned on a desk waiting for the other to start.

Sorry” Blaise said “but I’m trying to complete a few tasks my great-great-great Aunt set upon me” he briefly scowled. “I was wondering what you and Ginny where doing for Christmas break?”

Surprised shrugging his shoulders “Well with Hermione out of the hospital, mum and dad where thinking of going to see Charlie in Romania, Bill was going there with his fiancé Fleur too. Me and Ginny where just going to hang around here at the school, why?” Ron asked him.

A relieved smile crossed his lips before walking over leaning next to him on the desk “well, was wondering…remember a couple of weeks ago when I was summoned by my Aunt?”

Yes” Ron laughed remembering when Ian hexed him unaware.

Scowling he huffed “well Aunt Bella wanted me to take Nero our sailing ship to Italy, plus got a few uncles and cousins left that wanted me to visit also.”

What about you’re Aunt?” Ron asked.

Shaking his head “no, she’s staying in England, her and some friends made some plans to tour the Big Ben of all things” Blaise said rolling his eyes “like she hasn’t seen that bloody tower a million times already!”

Alright, what’s with asking me?” Ron pointed out.

Well I’ve been checking around, do you know that most everyone’s going home for break except us eight, Granger, you and Crowley, Longbottom, Brown and the Patel’s?” Blaise asked him.

No, I didn’t know that” Ron said. “Wow going to be almost dead here” he said slowly thinking of this huge castle with only a few people in it “But what about the Nero?”

Well I thought really that all of us could do with a change of scenery, what would the prospect of your parents allowing me to take Ginny down, well all of us too, to Italy for break? I can complete my Aunt’s request, and we get a bit of a vacation in the sun?” he asked putting the question to him.

Wow Blaise!” Ron said shocked “all of us on your ship?”

Shrugging his shoulders “Well yes, lets face it, since the war ended all we have been doing is training, retraining, healing and talking about or feelings to death…kinda want some action,” holding out his hands when Ron just looked at him at that “well not that kind of action.” He quickly amended.

Laughing Ron nodded his head frowning in thought “well, hmmm you know I’m not too sure on the Ginny front. Mum can be a right tyrant protecting us” Ron pointed out Blaise snorted at that “have you mentioned this too Ginny?”

No, only you haven’t even asked the others yet. Think Harry would agree with Granger being as bad as she is? Would Pomfrey agree too?” Blaise asked just thinking about it.

Oh, not too worry, her physical strength is returning at a good rate, her magic too” Ron pointed out that she was up to third year spells all though Potions was still out since she could barely tolerate the smells.

Still gets tired pretty quick though” Blaise returned.

True” Ron said getting up “where is the Nero? It’s not docked in England is it?”

No” shaking his head “Nero is docked in Paris France actually. Seems Aunt Bella and some of her friends went on a little cruise a little bit ago.” Blaise said laughing “the weather was too cold for them so they left Nero there, I’ve already checked on the Nero, the sea Elves have everything in tip top shape of course no worries there. Couple of options I’ve thought of getting there...”

Hold on” Ron said holding up his hands “let me work on mum first. What about the rest of the guys?”

I could start as soon as you speak with your mother” Blaise said making plans already.

Alright” Ron said gathering his books he set down, standing by the door “I’ll speak with mum tonight, she and Professor McGonagall went to Hogsmeade shopping, I’ll let you know tomorrow” Ron told him walking out the door.

Watching Ron leave Blaise smirked to him self patting his back for getting the ball rolling. A little sail is just what they needed.

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Knocking on the door Blaise made sure everything was correctly aligned. Sure enough Ron spoke with his mother last night since he received a note from Mrs. Weasley that she wanted to speak with him tonight after dinner. Ducking Ginny wasn’t easy since they originally planned to take there nightly walk, promising her several times that he would be just a little later than normal, he just needed to do a little chore first.

Come in” Molly said opening the door seeing her daughter’s boyfriend standing there straight as a pin.

Walking in Blaise greeted her back keeping his manors perfectly he sat across her waiting while she poured the tea handing him the cup.

Sipping carefully of the hot liquid he waited for her to start.

Well young man” Molly started “been hearing a lot of things about you.”

I hope there good things” he said.

Oh no worries there” Molly said laughing “have to say my Ginny’s a bit taken with you.”

Smiling “and I’m a bit taken with her too” Blaise said “I like spending the time together with her either talking or studying or…” he broke off shrugging his shoulders.

Oh peeshaw” Molly said “I once was a young witch too” a brief smile crossed her lips “I remember sneaking with boys into the broom closets, or running from Ogg.”

What was he like?” he asked conversationally.

Snorting “more crusty than you imagine I suspect” Molly said “but were not here to talk about me, where here to talk about you and Ginny, and this little request of yours.” Getting back to the topic, one of the best things of being the girl’s mothers was Molly was able to use her considerable powers of interrogation. Curiously Molly thought, I’ve never done this with Harry when they dated briefly.

Ginny is a great gal, she’s beautiful, smart, powerful and well…keeps me on my toes” Blaise admitted.

Laughing “that’s my girl!” Molly cooed.

I like being around her,” Blaise said feelingly “she doesn’t lie, doesn’t play games, tells me like it is, lets me be myself” he stressed “all the while paying attention to my needs she also stresses her wishes, doesn’t let me…flutter around trying to guess what’s she thinking or wants. Ginny isn’t one of those…tarts or…teasers…players. She told me from the very beginning that it would take a lot on my part to even hold her hand, which it did too. She won’t let me roll over her;” snorting “or I’ll find myself at the end of her wand too.”

Ah yes” Molly said co-spiritedly “she learned from the very best.”

You I bet” Blaise pointed out.

Yes, while in the beginning I and Arthur fought like kneazles and crumps, I never once let him pull the wool over my eyes. If he needed me to do something he had to ask, not piss and moan like his father did to his mother” Molly said rolling her eyes “if Arthur’s mother even after all those years didn’t manage to guess correctly, he would get into those fits of moodiness that lasted for weeks.”

I see” Blaise said keeping that in the back of his mind “I don’t think Ginny’s ever did that” he said thinking about there times together.

No, I never allowed my children to beat around the bush, so to speak, I’ve always taught them to speak there minds whether people around them liked it or not. It may seem…barbaric or unsophisticated but plainly put if you need something or want something, speak out to get what you want. Took Ron some years to get that through his thick head” Molly laughed.

Mrs. Weasley” Blaise said seriously “I would never do anything or try anything Ginny wasn’t comfortable doing. I will never push her for more than she’s ready for,”

Holding up her hands “Blaise, I know that already.” Molly said stopping him “Ginny and I speak about your relationship more than you think” she winked at him “quiet truthfully you make Ginny’s heart flutter even more than Harry did! Have to say I’m impressed, Ron thinks highly of you I know. Even Arthur does too.”

Shocked Blaise sputtered his thanks. “Thank you, you don’t know how much that means to me” Molly could tell how much that mattered to him. Approval from her, someone he never grew up around, an outsider saying ‘good job, well done!’

How much does her heart flutter?” Blaise asked after a minute.

Winking Molly just chuckled turning the conversation back to the ship. “I assume this ship of yours is fully loaded with all protections available?”

Oh Merlin yes! The sea Elves that run the ship have been there for years, there’s too many to name really, the crew or sea Elves again have been with the ship since the beginning, the Nero is about three hundred years old, all the Elves that monitor or run the ship come from the original who where bought from Nastrodamus and Flatworks Shipping Elves.”

Shrugging her shoulders “have to take your word for it Blaise, what kind of living arrangements will there be?” Molly asked next curious.

Oh!” Blaise said getting out several photos of the ship he took showing her the Elves, living, sleeping, working, decks, bridge and various other parts of the ship pointing each out already showing her the room Ginny was to have for her very own.

I see” Molly said shocked seeing such wealth displayed in the ship.

Mrs. Weasley, there is one very good reason why I’m dating Ginny,” Blaise said looking at her seeing the frown.

Why is that?” Molly asked.

The more I got to know her, training, the war, whatever the more I liked, each time spent with her in private meant a lot too me when I would go off on assignments or she would be leaving for her own. Can not tell you how many times I stayed awake listening for her return.” He said shaking his head “how many times I just wanted to grab her checking to make sure no scratches or cuts where on her. Or to just shake some sense into her too.”

Snorting Molly nodded her head “same with me, but Ginny stressed that no matter what, she was already involved with the war,”

I know, we even got into an argument months ago about that” he recalled just before the last battle when Ginny, Neville and Higgs left to track some Death Eaters “I wanted to so desperately snatch her running for the hills, but I kept my hands to my self letting her go.”

Looking at him “oh dear” Molly said leaning over giving him a hug.

Hugging her back Blaise shuttered “I was so afraid that monster was going to snatch her back up, she had just told me about her first year here” he growled “I yelled at her to stay, let Neville and Higgs leave without her, but she nearly tossed me across the room hearing that.”

Good grief!” Molly said “how long did you wait to ask Ginny out?”

Months” he confessed “I had to be sure what I was feeling was for real, I can not say that I’m in love with her I, love being around her, I love seeing her smile and laugh, I love being who I am with her,”

You feel that as it stands it won’t be too long when you do completely fall in love with my daughter” Molly finished. She had her answer now, no one not even Voldemort him self could lie to Mother Weasley.

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