Chapter 2883 - Ch: 22-24

Chapter Twenty-Two - Snape's Reaction

Harry sat looking at the scene before him and couldn't help but smile to himself. He was watching the three most important people in his life laughing at the pictures in the papers once more as they awaited Neville and his Gran. The fact that they could laugh at them was an amazing thing to him after the events that had been happening concerning them.

They were waiting in the living room for their guest and looked up as they saw a smiling Dan and Emma entering the room.

"Hey mum, dad, what's the smirk for?" Hermione asked as she sat the paper down she was holding.

"Oh, I was just informing your father here about that ingenious potion you were telling me about this morning dear," Emma replied with a gleam in her eyes. "You know the stamina one."

"Enough mum, I don't need to hear anymore," Hermione chuckled. "I think we get the idea."

"Well you asked dear," Emma smiled as she replied.

They heard a knock on the door and waited on Dobby to show in their guests. They didn't have to wait long before he showed up to introduce Neville and his Gran.

"Master and Mistresses, Madam Longbottom and her grandson Neville, the scion of the Most Noble and Most Ancient House of Longbottom, are here," Dobby introduced as he bowed lightly before leaving the room to fetch the tea.

"Hey Neville, Madam Longbottom, thanks for joining us today," Harry said as he stood and shook Neville's hand and greeted his Gran.

"Please have a seat. Now, let me introduce you to my family," Harry continued as he turned towards Dan first. "This is my father-in-law, Dr. Daniel Granger."

"You can call me Dan," he said casually.

Harry motioned to Emma and continued, "This is my mother-in-law, Dr. Emma Granger."

"You can call me Emma as well," she smiled at them as she replied.

"Next, are my wives, the Lady Hermione Potter, the Lady Daphne Black, and the Lady Susan Bones Potter Black," Harry practically glowed as he introduced each of his lovely wives to their guest.

"Harry, may I say congratulations and add that it could only happen to you, mate," Neville told him as he smiled at his friend.

"Trust me, Nev, it's been a heck of a broom ride to get here, but I wouldn't take anything for my new family."

"Now, let me introduce you all to my Gran, Madam Augusta Longbottom," Neville said before he took a seat.

"I would also like to extend my congratulations and thank you for the meeting Lord Potter," Augusta said before she joined Neville in the seats offered once more by the Grangers.

"Please, call me Harry, I consider Neville my closest and most trustworthy friend after my wives here and want to bring you both up to speed on the things that have transpired since we left school."

"Yes, it would seem you have been rather busy since you assured Neville we could trust everything we read this morning. However, I must say a little explanation would go a long way in helping me understand," Augusta replied as she watched the young man. She had seen a major difference in her grandson since he had accompanied this young man to the DOM, and likes what she has seen so far.

"Of course, ma'am, that's why we asked you both to join us. All I ask is that you take the time to listen and then view the evidence before we answer any questions you may still have," Harry said as he reached forward and grabbed a drink from the tray that Dobby had recently supplied.

After he placed the cup down, he began to tell the story to the enraptured Longbottom's. They had wide eyes most of the time and sometimes it was accompanied by a wide open mouth. They sat and listened while glancing around taking in the faces of the others and noticed that none was showing any surprise or deception whatsoever as the story unfolded.

After almost an hour of repeating the tale, Harry got to the part not published involving Neville.

"Now, I know that's a lot to hear but there is more. After Albus was originally questioned, Amelia came up with a list of things that she thought would be good to have answered before his punishment was handed out. We had Bloodtooth ask the council if it would be allowed and when he gained permission he went to handle the task personally. Here is a copy of the questions and answers," Harry passed them each a copy to read for themselves.

The group realized it may be a good thing Dumbledore was dead already if the look on Madam Longbottom's face was anything to go by. 'She could put the fear in a dementor,' the magical couple mused through their bond.

"Why that No Good Lying Manipulative Garish Robe Wearing Bastard, who does he think he is?" Augusta finally let out before she imploded. She regained her composure and then said, "Forgive my outburst but can I assume he has been dealt with."

Neville could only stare at his Gran in amazement. He had never seen her this upset at anyone in all the years she has raised him.

"Here you can see for yourselves," Harry said as he passed the sheet containing the punishments and the description of Dumbledore's last minutes to each of them.

"Well, at least his vile presence is not something we will ever have to deal with again. Now, I owe you a debt of gratitude for informing us about all of this, especially since it seems we need to have Neville seen and have that curse removed."

"There's no need for thanks, Neville's our friend and we would do anything to help him. I think it may be a good idea to ask Bloodtooth about having the goblin curse breakers look into this for you before you take him to St. Mungo's. They have been very helpful and I trust them completely," Harry answered Madam Longbottom.

"That would be acceptable with me," Augusta told him as she took a cup of fresh tea.

"Madam Longbottom," Susan said, "we would like to ask your advice on a few things as well. We've been working closely with my aunt Amelia, Professor McGonagall, Remus Lupin, and Lord and Lady Greengrass but would like to include you in that group with us also. We have to deal with the Wizengamot and the school board soon since we acquired the results from our inheritance test and we need some guidance on how to handle ourselves, as well as, how the dynamics of those groups work."

"Lady Bones Potter Black, I would gladly help you and the others in these things. It seems that you four have the power and ability to cause some much needed change to take place in our world. I will do what I can to help and offer my house's allegiance to your house's as well."

"Thank you Madam Longbottom, your help and allegiance is both greatly appreciated. We are trying to have a few days to relax a little but we know that it really isn't possible to delay any longer than a day or two at the most. Our plan is to take care of the few meetings we need to this week and then set a schedule of sorts to handle things over the summerand those things will include the Wizengamot and school board," Daphne spoke for the four this time.

"We would like to keep you up to date and include you in on a few of these meetings, if you agree of course, and would like to invite Neville to join us in some other training we will be receiving soon," Hermione added.

"What type of training may I ask?" Augusta inquired.

"I am going to be instructing them on physical fitness, self-defense, and some weapons training over the summer. Remus is going to add some magical defense as well. For the most part, the physical fitness, will first and foremost, be to get them in shape to continue. Neville should be able to join us once or twice then continue that on his own at your home. The self-defense and weapons will be at least 3 to 4 times a week and I think Dobby could help Neville get here for those," Dan answered as he eyed the group's reaction to this news. He had talked to Emma about it earlier while they got ready for the guest and thought this would be the best course to take.

"Can I Gran? I can actually see the usefulness of this since our run in with the DE's at the DOM."

"Yes, Neville, you may. I think it is a good opportunity and I will expect you to attend any lessons that I give about the Wizengamot and school board," Augusta knew this would help her grandson even more on his way to becoming the man he could be.

"Um, guys, can Luna join us for this also?" Neville asked sheepishly.

"Of course, we have a meeting with her later this week and planned to ask her to join us. Any reason why you want her to join, Nev?" Harry teased.

"She's been visiting some this summer and we've become good friends since the DOM. I would hate to leave her out and you know how those creeps treat her in Ravenclaw," Neville answered with honesty.

He and Luna had a lot in common and had taken the time to get to know one another lately. He felt like it may lead to more but he wasn't sure, all he knew for sure was that he was going to take the time to find out.

"Well, why don't you two join us for a relaxing evening getting to know each other better and then join us for dinner?" Emma asked from beside her husband. "I'm sure Neville would like to spend some time with his friends and we can have a drink and talk some more while we wait on dinner, Madam Longbottom."

"Please call me Augusta, I would be delighted to join your family and I really could use a drink after all the things I've just heard."

"Come on Nev," Harry said, "follow us and we'll show you around the house and let you see how muggles live."

"Ok, Harry lead the way," Neville joked as he stood to follow his friend and his wives out the room.

Lucius Malfoy was not a happy man.

He had failed miserably in his escapades at the DOM and was now sitting in this cold, dank cell in Azkaban prison that sat on an island far out in the icy North Sea. It was guarded by the most awful creature's imaginable, dementors.

He thought things couldn't get any worse for him at the moment, but he would soon find out that he was wrong once again.

A group of Ministry Aurors where making a routine check of the prison when one of them stopped in front of Lucius.

"Well, well, what have we here," the Auror taunted, "Lucius Malfoy, the mighty. Have you heard the news yet? Oh, how could I forget you seem to have been out of the loop lately?"

"Laugh it up while you can but I will be free from here soon and you will pay dearly for your cheek."

"I doubt that, but here why don't you have a look see for yourself," the Auror laughed as he tossed the two papers into the cell before he walked off to join his partner so they could get out of this hell hole.

Lucius waited on the cheeky bastard to leave before he dashed for the papers. He was desperate for any type of news from the outside world but he wouldn't give the Auror the chance to see just how desperate he was.

He took the papers over and sat on his cot as he unrolled the first, it was The Quibbler. He read the headline on the front page and chuckled as he just tossed it aside considering anything that rag printed wasn't worth his time to read.

He then unrolled the other paper to see The Daily Prophet. His eyes narrowed as he read the titles and the following articles. He was howling in rage the further he read into the paper.

He was beyond furious as he read about that brat Potter being named Lord Black. He was apoplectic when he read the article about his ex-wife and son becoming Black's leaving him broke without an heir to boot.

He was screaming and ranting so much that the other prisoners were trying to drown out his wailing by actually calling for a dementor to deal with him. Unfortunately, his sorrow was welcome to them and they stayed away.

As his rant wore on he started to come to a shocking conclusion. He was screwed even more than he thought.

He had failed his master at the DOM, his son had failed to bring in the fortune he had promised, his fortune was no longer available, he would more than likely lose the Manor that he let the Dark Lord use as well, and he had lost all his influence at the Ministry.

He knew that the Dark Lord would not be forgiving for one of these reasons let alone all of them. He may be lucky to be in Azkaban after all since he was sure he would be meeting with the end of his master's wand if he wasn't.

He hoped that if by some chance he was able to get out of here then he could escape to the other side of the world undetected. Even if he had to be an arm short to do so, it would be worth the chance to escape what he was sure wouldn't be a merciful death at the hands of his master.

Minerva McGonagall had spent the morning with her dearest friend, Poppy Pomfrey, after she'd sent out an announcement for a staff meeting that afternoon. She had taken the time to relay all the happenings that she could after she had reversed the memory modifications on Poppy.

To say that Poppy was mad was like calling Hagrid a tall bloke, a gross understatement. She had to go and pour her and Minerva both a shot of fire whiskey after the first few minutes.

"Minerva, what are we going to do about all of this? I mean, I know we have to reverse the charms on Hagrid and Severus but how do we handle them afterward."

"I've been thinking about that myself. Hagrid will be upset but I'm sure after he reads these newspapers he will be a little easier to handle. He has been loyal to Dumbledore for so long that I'm not sure how he will handle this betrayal."

"And Severus?"

"That's the tough one. We have to consider his position as a spy for the Order, that's if there is even an Order anymore. He will have to decide what he thinks is best I believe, I just hope it doesn't force him to join the Dark Lord again."

"When do you plan on speaking with him?" Poppy asked as she refilled their shots.

"As soon as he shows up, since I can't see him not demanding answers, so how about we send for Hagrid to join us here in the infirmary and at least handle him while we wait on Severus."

"That's actually a good idea since we might have to give him a calming draught," Poppy answered as she watched Minerva send off a patronus message to Hagrid.

They sat and finished off their shots as they waited on Hagrid. He didn't keep them waiting too long before he came lumbering into the infirmary.

They sat him down and showed him the newspapers and then explained what they could before reversing the charm on him. He was crushed at the fact that the man he had trusted above all others could have done such but knew if Harry said they were true then they were.

"Professor, I think I'll be taking some time off to me self this summer. I'll return in time to do me duties at the start of term. Tell Harry and Hermione to be careful for me will ya' and that I'll see 'em when term starts."

"I will Hagrid," Minerva told her friend before he walked out the infirmary with a broken look on his face.

"The poor dear," Poppy began, "I hope we see him again. He seemed rather lost so I hope he's careful this summer."

"Me too, Poppy, me too," Minerva said before breathing a deep sigh and continued. "Now, I only have to deal with Severus when he shows up. I hope my nerves last that long, so why don't we have another drink and head up to the head's office to await his return."

"Ok, Minerva," Poppy realized how much her old friend was dealing with at the moment and knew she could use the support and help before the next confrontation.

They drank their last shot and headed for the corridors that would lead them to the entrance of the head's office. They had just passed the doors to the Great Hall when they ran into Filius Flitwick, head of Ravenclaw.

"Minerva, Poppy, do you have a minute?"

"What is it Filius? We were just headed to the head's office to get ready for the meeting," Minerva answered tersely as they paused to speak with their colleague.

"I was wondering if there was anything you needed before the meeting this afternoon."

"If you wouldn't mind gathering everyone in the Great Hall when they arrive and alert us once they're here, then that would be more than enough help for now."

"Of course Minerva, see you later then," Filius answered as he turned wondering why she seemed so cold toward him.

Poppy noticed Minerva's demeanor and was definitely going to ask what the hell that was all about. They proceeded to the gargoyle that guarded the entrance and headed up after Minerva gave the new password.

They each took a seat in the plush chairs that was in front of the fireplace in the small sitting area of the office. Poppy watched as Minerva seemed to be struggling with her emotions and decided it was time to get to the bottom of this.

"Ok, Minerva, what has you acting this way? You were a cold bitch back there with Filius, and he is one of your better friends."

"I know Poppy, I feel bad about that but I couldn't help but see my failures in him just then. I saw my own short comings as a head of house. Filius neglected to see the bullying his student has been undergoing for years but I failed three of my cubs at the same time. Three Poppy, how can I assume responsibility for a school full when I can't handle my own house?"

"Minerva, look at me a moment. You have done your best to help them since you found out about all of this. Albus is the one to blame not you or Filius." Poppy had grabbed Minerva's hand and gave a reassuring squeeze before releasing it as Minerva began to answer.

"I know that I should feel that way but I can't help but feel like a failure. I'll apologize to Filius later until then how about we have some lunch brought up while we wait."

Minerva and Poppy called for their lunch and continued to discuss the things that would need to be addressed with the school and the curriculum. They had quite a list that they could present for consideration when the time came.

Poppy was just glad to see that she was helping distract Minerva from herself inflicted turmoil for a while.

Minerva was glad for the distraction but was brought back to the matters at hand when the alerts let her know that someone was asking permission to enter the office. She gave the signal for the gargoyle to allow them entry since she was sure it could be only one person looking for her before the meeting.

Sure enough as the door opened they saw Severus Snape walk in with his robes billowing and his sneer in place.

"Professor, may I speak with you in private?" Snape asked as he stopped in front of the two women.

Minerva wasn't really looking forward to this but knew that it was time to handle it and she had to alone. "Poppy, will you excuse us please?"

"If you are sure Minerva, then I will see you after the meeting later," Poppy answered as she stood. She grasped Minerva on the shoulder and gave her a smile before she headed for the door to leave them alone.

"Please, sit Severus. I'm sure this will take too long for you to continue standing," Minerva stated as she waved her hand toward the seat that Poppy had just vacated.

"What was you thinking when you decided to not alert me about the Headmaster's incarceration with the goblins or his and Potter's feud? Did you not think that would put me in danger with the Dark Lord when I showed up uninformed about the very people I'm supposed to be spying on?"

"Severus, please for once just drop the damn childhood hatred of James Potter and let me tell you what has been going on."

Snape eyed Minerva and then nodded for her to continue.

"Now, when you returned the other night I was unprepared to have this discussion with you. If you received any form of punishment for not being informed, I'm truly sorry. What you need to know is that this has been one huge shock after another for me and everyone else. Can I assume you have read the articles in the newspapers?"

"Of course, though I'm not sure I believe any of it."

"Well, you should. I have witnessed things since the beginning. I have just spent the morning with Poppy recovering her memories that had been altered by Albus. Next, we took care of Hagrid. The poor man has asked for time off and is leaving the grounds for the summer."

"Are you telling me that everything printed in those rags are true?"

"Yes, and that's not the half of it. The punishments have been dealt out as well," Minerva told him as she watched the potions master try to process everything.

"Please, just tell me what has happened to Albus and then tell me why he obliviated me. I assume you know the answers."

"I do. How about I tell you how things started and then we can go from there."

"Fine, just get on with it." Snape's patience was being strained.

Minerva told the tale to Severus and had brought him up to the point where Bloodtooth had sent the copies to them.

"My god, the nerve of that man astounds me. I have been working for one dark lord against another it would seem. Well, continue I assume there is still worse to come."

"Unfortunately, you're right. Ginny Weasley is spending her summer being treated at St. Mungo's while she works in the depths of the bank and of course has to sign that contract Sirius offered. Ronald Weasley is to spend five years in the mines and Molly is to spend fifty years in the mines while neither may ever enter the goblin nation again upon their release." She took a deep breath and released it slowly before she continued. "Albus was questioned once more with permission from the goblin council then he was beheaded, had a burning ceremony, and his ashes placed in the Dumbledore vault to remain there as long as the bank stands."

"You're telling me Albus is dead?" Snape had to ask since this was not something he was expecting. Locked up and stripped of power, yes, but dead wasn't something he was glad to hear.

"Yes," Minerva responded since she knew he was worrying what this would do in regards to Voldemort's plans. They were all worried about that. "There's more however, and I'm afraid it is not something you will like very much."

"Can I assume that this has to do with the second questioning he underwent?"

"Yes, and it was Amelia who regained her senses soon after the reading that offered up the new set of questions and asked that they be answered before he was punished. Now, I will let you see the complete copy later if you like but for now I have a segment that I believe would be best if you just read it instead of me telling you about it."

Minerva handed the piece of parchment to Severus that she had conjured this morning with the segment pertaining to him. She stood up and walked to the back of the office and pulled a glass out and filled it with fire whiskey and returned to be ready to hand it to Severus once he was done with the parchment.

Severus took the parchment and noticed her walk off to give him a moment. He unfolded the parchment and started to read.

"Why did you obliviate Severus Snape?"

"He was the one who heard the prophecy given to me by Sybil. He'd decided then and there to help protect Lily and her son, even if he hated James, and never return to the service of the Dark Lord. I needed him to give the partial prophecy and become my spy. I obliviated parts of our conversation and implanted memories making him believe he betrayed the woman he loved on purpose, so I could use his guilt for my own good. He was easy to control after that."

Snape continued to stare at the parchment for a while after he had noticed Minerva had returned to her seat. When he finally glanced up at her he was thankful for the glass she was offering him and took it and emptied it in one gulp.

He sat the glass down and reread the parchment once more not truly knowing how to react to this news. He looked up at Minerva and done the one thing he could at the moment. He sternly said, "Reverse the modification."

Minerva nodded and drew her wand to begin the spell. She was amazed at the depth of spell work that Albus had used to manage to conceal this information and replace it with the lie. He had to bury it under many layers since Snape was a master in the mind magic's.

She finished the spell and watched as the rage built behind his eyes before he exploded.

"THAT MANIPULATIVE COCKSUCKING OLD BASTARD, HOW DARE HE FUCKING DO THIS TO ME! DIDN'T HE EVER WORRY WHAT WOULD BLOODY HAPPEN WHEN THE DARK LORD FOUND OUT I WAS HIS FUCKING WHIPPING BOY. HE MADE ME BELIEVE ALL THESE FUCKING YEARS THAT I WAS THE CAUSE OF LILY'S DEATH WHEN IT WAS ACTUALLY HIS BLOODY FUCKING FAULT. HE BETTER BE BLOODY GLAD HE'S FUCKING DEAD OR I'D DRAG HIM TO THE FUCKING DARK LORD MYSELF."

Minerva had taken her seat and watched the enraged Snape pace around the room shouting obscenities. He had the right to be upset since his whole adult life had been orchestrated by the old man. She understood afterall he had done the same damn thing to her. After he stopped shouting but was still pacing she decided to try and speak with him.

"Severus, please we need to talk."

"Talk about what Minerva? How that gay wanker used me all these years? How he made me think I betrayed the only person I ever truly cared about? How he told me Harry was a spoiled pampered brat at that bitch of a sister's house? He told me over and over again how much Harry was like James and needed to be kept in line for his own good. All these years he used me as a spy for something I didn't even do."

"I understand how you feel. He did the same bloody things to me. He denied me the right to raise my godson, while he kept putting him in danger right before my eyes. He made excuses up each year and I just blindly followed the bastard. But now we have to decide what to do about it all."

Minerva was standing face to face with a scowling Snape by now as she lashed back out at him. He wasn't the only one Albus had screwed out of a better life, and now was the time to make decisions, not to keep playing the blame game.

"Severus, we have to decide what we are going to do about the Order and your position as a spy?" Minerva told him as she tentatively reached out and placed her hand on his shoulder guiding him back down into the chair he had vacated. She resumed her seat and waited on him to answer.

"I'm not sure what to do. If we continue the Order, how can we know that we aren't being viewed as his faithful servants just continuing his work? If we give up, will that just give an advantage to the Death Eater's? No matter what, we are sure Voldemort was somewhat kept in line by Albus and without him he will unleash holy hell itself soon," Minerva stated to try and get him to talk this out with her.

"You're right about that. He'll advance any plans he has when he finds out about Albus' death. He's already beginning to question my loyalty and use, so I'm not sure if I will be any use as a spy anymore. The Order will be split as well. So many of them were only there for Albus that this will dishearten them as well as many others in our world since they found out that their fabled leader was nothing more than what he proclaimed to stand against."

"I agree that the Order should be disbanded but I will continue to work with the group that is supporting Harry and would appreciate any help you can give. That leaves us with the situation of handling your status with the Dark Lord. Severus, if you decide to remain spying I'm not sure you will survive the fallout from all of this. If you decide to call it quits, I will do all I can to help you avoid him. You may have to remain inside the school wards for the foreseeable future but I'm sure we can figure something out."

Minerva had just finished when she received the message that the staff was gathered in the Great Hall for the meeting. She looked at the expression on Severus's face and waited to see what he had to say.

"Don't let me keep you. If you don't need me, there then I will head to my chambers and speak with you later regarding my decision."

"That's fine Severus. I have to handle this meeting and then I will be available to speak with you again if you need to. Now, if you'll excuse me I have to go handle some more of Albus' screw ups."

Minerva stood and walked out the office leaving a very thoughtful Snape in her wake. She wasn't sure what he was going to do so decided to just wait and stand by her offer for help when and if it was needed.

She walked to the doors that were open to the Great Hall and headed toward the heads table. She noticed that the teaching staff had sat near the podium Albus normally used for his speeches. She took her place behind the stand and looked out at the worried faces and readied herself for another round.

"Thank you all for coming on such short notice. I'm sure you have all read the articles and know what is happening for the most part. Let me start by saying it is all correct. I called this meeting because the magic in the castle has passed the control of the school over to me for the time being. Now, I'm not sure if that will continue to be the case or not once the new term starts but I can say either way we are in for some major changes to come."

Chapter Twenty-three - A Spy No More

Hermione walked into the downstairs study to see her dad was the only one up this morning. She had already looked around and hadn't run across her mum and since she'd left her spouses sleeping peacefully she knew they were alone.

"Morning, what are you working on so hard this early?" she asked as she walked towards him and gave him a hug.

"Oh morning, Pumpkin, I'm just laying out a training regimen. I want to get the basics started to get you all conditioned and physically fit. You know it takes a while to build up your endurance when it comes to exercising," Dan told her after he released her from the hug.

"Thanks daddy, I may not want to thank you later after you start putting me through this list. It means a lot to me and the others that you and mum have been so involved and supportive of everything. I know it's a lot to handle," Hermione told him as she sat next to him.

"I'm just glad to be able to spend time with you honey. It's been hard with you being away so much. I was afraid that we would lose you to your world all together after school finished."

This was a fear that he and Emma shared ever since Hermione started not only spending holidays at school but also leaving for part of the summers as well. He understood that she was involved in important things but it still hurt to lose your only child to a world you felt you couldn't compete with.

"Oh daddy, I'm sorry you felt that way but I'd never abandon you or mum unless it was the only way to save you from our world. I admit, I've often wondered what will happen if Voldemort gains control. I'd want to protect you both no matter what but hopefully with the developments lately we'll never have to find out."

"Well, no matter what happens your mother and I are going to stay by your side. Now, why don't we head to the kitchen to see about some breakfast?"

As Dan and Hermione entered the kitchen, they were surprised to see that Hedwig was waiting at the island eating bacon from a small bowl while Winky was setting out plates for them.

"Thanks Winky," Dan said as he took his seat.

"Morning Hedwig, do you have a letter for Harry?" Hermione asked as she sat as well.

Hedwig looked up from her bowl and straight at Hermione and replied, "Mistress, I have a letter from my friend Luna for you all. Can you please let Winky know that I say thank you for the food and that I appreciate the attention? She is nice to me."

"Yes, I will Hedwig," Hermione chuckled as she saw her father watch the exchange with wonder as she knew all he heard was Hedwig's hoots and then her replies. Beast speech was a useful thing and so she passed the message to Winky after she removed Luna's letter and watched Hedwig take off out the open window.

The letter was addressed to them all so she figured it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and open it.

Hey Guys,

I would like to know if it's ok to visit later today to discuss a few things. I've something to share with you and would like Neville present as well if it's ok. Can you send an answer and time if today's ok with Dobby? I'll take care of letting Neville know so don't worry about that.

Your Friend,

Luna

"Daddy, do you or mum have anything planned for today?" Hermione asked after she took a moment to check and see if her spouses were still sleeping.

"No, I don't think so. Why?"

"Luna wants to talk to us today if it's ok. I know that we have nothing planned so I wanted to be sure it was ok with you and mum first."

"That's fine sweetie, just let us know a time so that we're dressed so that we don't flash your friend." Dan chuckled as he teased his daughter. "I'm glad to see your spouses are taking to our life style so easily."

"I believe that the bond has helped a lot when it comes to that. I have to say though since you are completely nude this morning and I bet that mum will be too, that we'll see just how comfortable they are."

"Well, your mother went totally nude yesterday and nothing was off so we talked last night and decided that they were as ready as ever. You've been going with your usual so we figured why not?" Dan replied after he watched his plate vanish. He loved magic.

"I think it'll be fine daddy, don't worry. Now, how does three sound for Luna and Neville to visit?" she asked as she finished up her breakfast and grabbed a parchment and quill from nearby.

"That's fine. I'm going to head back to the study if you need anything else ok?" Dan told her as he stood and passed by her on his way out the room.

Hermione was penning her reply to call for Dobby when she heard Susan over the bond gasp, Oh my.

Looking up she asked, Susan are you ok?

Yeah, where are you? , answered Susan.

Kitchen, Hermione answered. She finished the letter to Luna and was just sealing it when Susan walked in and took her seat after giving her a kiss good morning of course.

"What was the 'Oh my' for?" Hermione curiously asked her wife.

"Well, let's just say that I have officially seen two naked men now." Susan answered before she grabbed her cup that appeared with her breakfast.

"You saw daddy then I guess. Well, are you ok?" Hermione wondered how they would react, after all, she was used to seeing her parents nude but knew the concept was new to the others.

"Yeah, I'm fine actually. I think I was more surprised at how in shape your father is than anything. I mean, I've seen him in boxers and nothing else but seeing his bare bum puts his fitness in a new perspective." Susan chuckled as she saw Hermione give her a wide eyed face.

"Just remember that's my bum and we'll have no problems dear," Emma said as she entered the room unnoticed by the other two.

"Mum, you startled me," Hermione said as she gave her a hug as she passed.

Emma stopped and gave a blushing Susan a hug as well as she said, "I'm just teasing you dear. Its good Dan didn't hear you though since it'd go straight to his ego."

"Hermione, what's that you have?" Susan asked trying to change the subject.

"Oh yeah, Luna sent a letter to us this morning asking if she could visit today so I'm just sending her a reply. I knew we didn't have anything planned and so I asked dad if it was ok for them if she and Neville came over at three. I just need to send this back with Dobby."

Dobby appeared before them and after receiving the letter popped off to Luna's. Just as Emma was finishing up her breakfast she heard Harry and Daphne enter as well. After everyone was caught up on today's plan and finished with breakfast they decided to just spend the morning relaxing around the third floor until lunch and then they'd get ready to receive their guest.

Cornelius Fudge was not a very happy man this morning. When he saw the newspaper articles yesterday morning, he was excited at having Dumbledore, whom he viewed as his rival for control of the Ministry, being drug through the mud on the front page of the newspaper. He was sure that he could spin this to his favor and gain some of the support back he had lost over the debacle with Lucius Malfoy being arrested after the DOM incident.

Unfortunately, the Potter brat was not only being shown as a victim but it would seem that the public outrage over his treatment was causing him a severe headache. He was hoping to use Albus' trial to boost his career and gain favor once more, but he couldn't even find out where Albus was.

He had sent request after request to the Goblin King, but each time his letter was returned unopened. Finally, he had decided to send a small group of Aurors to the bank and demand the release of his prisoner without consulting Amelia Bones, the head of the DMLE. The group was stopped in the lobby and forced to leave after drawing the attention of many spectators one of which was Amelia herself.

This is what led him to his current position. He was sitting in his office being yelled at by a very irate Amelia Bones.

"Are you that stupid Cornelius that you would risk the lives of four of my Aurors by sending them into the Goblin nation and making demands? What part of me being the head of the DMLE confuses you so much that you forget that I issue the orders to my department?"

"Amelia, please just listen to me. I have to get them to see that it's in everyone's best interest that Albus be turned over to me," Fudge pleaded with her to listen.

"Listen to yourself, turned over to you, don't you mean turned over to the Ministry? This isn't something you can use to bolster your career Cornelius. You continue to antagonize the Goblin Nation and the wizarding world will pay. Did you forget that they control all of our economy and can bankrupt us with the sign of a quill, not to mention they are a warrior race that will defend itself?" Amelia said as she stopped her pacing and stood directly in front of the Minister. "You have to back off and concentrate on things that you can do that will actually help."

"What is that exactly?" Cornelius asked trying to get her to calm down some.

"Have you even stopped to think about the effects that Albus being out of the picture will have on Voldemort's plans? Have you thought that without that obstacle in his way that he will make his move against the Ministry?"

Cornelius paled at the mention of that name. He hadn't thought of anything but how this could improve his career. He knew Amelia was onto something however. If Voldemort decided to attack the Ministry right now he would meet little resistance since the Aurors had been under staffed and funded for years now. The fact that he was to blame for both of those issues never crossed his mind.

Narcissa Black was sitting with her sister Andy in the cozy sitting room of Andy's home. They had used the past few days to catch up. Cissy had used the chance to tell her sister all about her life married to Lucius. She had also told her the story of her time with Danyella.

Cissy was scared at first that Andy would not understand and ask her to leave her home. She was worried over nothing however when Andy only replied that we can't help who we fall in love with and nothing could make her turn out the sister she'd just gotten back.

They had spent time with Draco as well, trying to get him to open up some about the pressures he'd been subjected to over the years by Lucius. It wasn't working though and they could tell he was just as adamant about watching out for what he thought was the most important thing in the world, himself.

They heard a tapping at the window and Andy moved to open it. An eagle owl swooped in and landed in front of Cissy. She was nervous that this could somehow be from Lucius or worse Bella, since she was still with the Dark Lord. She reached out with a shaky hand and untied the letter only to see the owl hop over to the perch that her sister kept in the corner to provide rest, food, and water for the post owls that visited her home.

Cissy noticed the seal on the back and gasped rather loudly startling Andy who asked, "Cissy are you ok? It's not from Lucius is it?"

Andy was relieved when her sister shook her head but was still worried when she only continued to stare at the letter. She waited a moment then cautiously asked, "Cissy who is it from?"

"It has the Greengrass family seal on it," Cissy said as she turned tear filled eyes to Andy. "What do I do?"

"For starters, you calm down and open it, I'll be here for you," Andy replied as she took a seat by her sister and placed her arm around her shoulder in a show of comfort and support.

Cissy turned her teary eyes back to the letter and just resumed looking at it nervously for a few more minutes. Andy just remained quiet and supportive since she knew that was all she could do for the moment. Finally, Cissy calmed enough to break the seal and open the letter.

My Dearest Cissa,

I'm not sure where to begin. 

First, I have to say that I was shocked to see you looking so scared when you were unsure whether Lord Potter Black would sign for your marriage to be dissolved. Yes, I saw you. Lord Potter Black is my son-in-law after all and seems to be important to the Goblins. Anyway, it brought back all my heartache to see you so scared. I must admit that I thought that you were happy with your marriage to Lucius after the years passed. Seeing your face, I realize I was wrong about that fact.

I'm so confused at the moment. When I saw you there all the feelings that I had hid away over the years came crashing down onto me. You see, I grew to love Nathaniel after our marriage and I love him still. He is a very good man and wants what is best for me and our daughters. The thing is, that I still love you as well. You may not feel the same and I would understand if that is how you feel after all these years.

I have spoken to Nathaniel and he is the one that suggested I write you or invite you over to talk things out. I'm not sure what to say or tell you except that I will respect your decision no matter what it maybe. The owl will wait on a reply.

Forever Love,

Danyella 

Narcissa was crying even more as she finished the letter. She turned and hugged her sister with all she could until she had cried herself to sleep in her sister's arms seeking comfort. Andy was not sure what to think but she just held and rocked her sister once more. She would wait to find out what happened later when Cissy woke.

She meant what she said to Cissy and she would support her no matter what she decided to do in her personal life. She figured if anyone deserved a second chance to be happy and loved it was her sister after spending all those years in a miserable loveless marriage to Lucius Malfoy.

Minerva McGonagall was sitting behind the huge desk in the head's office trying to sort out some of the suggestions that she had received at the staff meeting. She knew that with Harry and his wives taking care of the school soon that they could really enact things to cause change and would be beneficial.

She had spoken to Filius after the meeting and apologized about her behavior and explained what had caused it. They took the time after their talk to remove the spells on Ravenclaw tower and were shocked to find that they weren't keyed to an individual at all. They were keyed to anyone who entered the tower with the abilities that are associated with a seer.

It was an amazing display of magic that was sure. It would not only active when the person first entered the tower it would also alert the Headmaster to their presence and who they were. Thinking there was no reason for Albus to single out one house over the others they decided to check the other dorms as well. They weren't shocked when they found them on all four houses after that.

Minerva was startled out of her musings by the notice coming from the gargoyle that someone wished to gain entrance. She gave her approval and gathered her papers up to place them aside for the moment. She heard the knock from the door and called out for the person to enter.

Severus walked into the room and waited on Minerva to indicate for him to be seated before he spoke. After he was seated in front of her he said, "Minerva, I would like to speak to you about my decision if you have the time."

"I have the time for this Severus. Have you made up your mind?" Minerva answered as she watched the man in front of her carefully.

"I have, but I have a few questions as well."

"That's understandable. I will answer whatever I can."

"When will the news of Albus' death be released?" he asked solemnly.

"I'm not sure. I have plans to visit Harry tomorrow and will find out then. The goblins have kept him informed so I can't see them releasing the information without alerting him first." Minerva replied honestly.

"Very well," Snape said. "Will I be allowed to continue to seek refuge inside these walls if I'm released from my teaching position?"

This question shocked Minerva a little until she remembered telling him that Harry and his wives were going to disband the school board of governors.

"As long as I have a room inside these walls, I will allow you sanctuary as long as you need it." Minerva told him and continued with, "I'm not sure what you're thinking though."

"Minerva, I'm no fool and I know the way I have treated Harry and his friends over the years will not go unnoticed by them. Now, I would like to be given a chance to correct the error of my ways. I would like to teach the subject that I'm so fond of without playing the part of a loyal servant to a deranged man who believes blood is everything. However, if I'm not offered the chance I would like to know that I won't be cast out of the castle's protection."

"I will mention this to them tomorrow Severus. I can't make any promises except that I won't allow you to be cast out as long as I remain inside the castle. So I take it that you have decided not to continue as a spy?"

"I would be risking my life to return to Voldemort's side now, especially if the news of Albus' death is reported before I alert him of it myself. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Bellatrix is nothing more than a vegetable since he kept her under the cruciatus for at least ten minutes when he saw the newspapers and that was after killing two others. I believe that things are going to escalate quickly once he finds out of Albus' demise. I'm willing to bet that he will launch his attack to take over the Ministry very soon after that."

"I feel the same Severus. I believe he will act quickly and use it to his advantage. As I said, I have a visit scheduled for tomorrow with my godson and will bring these things up with him. I will let you know what is decided when I return, until then if you need anything from your home or from the alley just let Oscar the head elf know and he will help you."

"Thank you Minerva," Snape said softly before he exited the heads office.

Minerva was stunned. In all the years she has known the man she has never heard him thank anyone. 'Maybe there's more to him after all?' she thought as she returned to perusing her stack of papers.

The day passed quickly for those at the Granger home. Soon it was nearing three and so everyone was gathered in the sitting room waiting on Luna and Neville to join them. Well not everyone, Emma and Dan was upstairs in their study and wouldn't venture down unless they were asked to.

Emma was looking over a mail order catalog for the Apothecary in Diagon Alley. Hermione had given it to her before her and the others went to get dressed for their guest. She had explained that there was brief vague descriptions of the potions in the catalog and so she had also handed her a book that she could use to lookup any potion she was interested in to see exactly what it done.

Dan had been intrigued as well when Emma found some that would help in the training he had planned for them. He knew she was thinking along different lines than him but he wouldn't protest to trying them for her nefarious purposes either.

Winky answered the door and showed Luna and Neville to the others.

"Hey guys," Neville greeted as him and Luna entered the room.

"Hey Nev, Luna, have a seat," Harry replied.

"Thank you for agreeing to meet with me today," Luna said as she took a seat besides Neville. She could tell that the married group was extremely happy with each other from their aura.

"No problem Luna," Harry said, "you are our friend after all and I wanted to speak with you about a way to show your father that we appreciate his help."

"You don't have to do anything Harry. Daddy made a lot off that issue of the Quibbler and has a trip planned soon to hunt for the Crumple-Horned Snorkack. He actually wanted me to pass on his thanks to you," Luna replied.

"Ok Luna, just tell him how much we appreciate it, ok?" Harry chuckled. "Are you going on the trip with him then?"

"Oh no, he won't be back before term starts after all."

"Um, Luna you aren't staying home alone are you?" Hermione asked worried for their friend.

"Oh no, I am going to spend the summer at Longbottom Manor. My father and Neville's Gran decided that it would be good to have the protection of the wards around the manor. He will be leaving soon and so this way we can avoid any unwanted attention from the article saying that Voldemort is a half-blood. I hope you have decided to provide some type of protection for Ms. Skeeter as well?"

"We had the goblins erect wards around her flat and they should have also spoken to your father about that as well," Daphne replied.

"He hasn't mentioned it but that doesn't mean much, he has been extremely busy the past few days."

"That works out well actually with something we need to ask you. We asked Neville already to join us for self-defense, physical fitness, and weapons training and would like to offer the same to you," Susan said from her spot beside Harry.

"I would like that. Thank you for including me," Luna replied. She still wasn't used to being accepted so readily.

"Luna, we're your friends and that's not something that's going to change unless you want it to," Harry told her sincerely.

"He's right Luna, but you asked to meet this afternoon to go over something so if we get that out of the way then we can lend you and Neville a swim suit and we can go outside and enjoy this fine afternoon in the sun at the pool." Hermione told her trying to get her used to being included some.

"That sounds like a good idea, Hermione," Harry said wandering how Neville would react to the girls and Luna in the bikini's he was sure they would end up in since he caught an image of the suit she had planned to lend to Luna.

Hermione just smiled at him and returned her attention to their guests.

"Well, this is something that I've actually wanted to tell you about before. You see, I have the ability to see auras. That's the reason I seem so spaced out at times. It gets hard to be around so many people with such a various array of auras. It's something that also allows me to judge the truth and intent of most people. I can see magical bonds, as well as, magical animals that are normally not able to be seen," Luna told them. "I could see that something was not right with Dumbledore, Ron, and Ginny's auras whenever they were around Harry and Hermione so I wanted to talk to you about that before and was going to try and talk to you both this summer but didn't know how to let you know without anyone else finding out."

"Luna, don't think you have anything to feel bad about by not letting us know about what you saw earlier. I appreciate the fact that you wanted to let us know and that you trust us with your secret. We will help you with things this year coming up if you'll allow us to," Harry told her as he wanted to be sure that she understood that he appreciated the thought and that he saw her as a friend.

"Thank you Harry. I also wanted to let you know that I can be trusted with the information I have since the reading. If you removed the incident from my memory, then you would also remove the knowledge I gained by watching the auras when it was revealed."

"You mean, you learned something from viewing the auras during the reading?" Daphne asked intrigued about what she could have possibly learned.

"Oh yes, you learn a lot by the way peoples auras react to certain things they hear. For example, Professor McGonagall's aura showed love, relief, and disgust when she heard it. Now, I assume the love and relief was for Harry and the disgust was for the evil creations themselves. I also saw that Draco became very scared even more than he usually is. Also, I can tell you that no one will reveal the information as they became bound by family magic's before the reading concluded."

"Well that's good," Hermione said as she gave a reassuring smile to her friend.

"That's really all that I needed to share with you all. If you are still up to it I would like to see the swimsuits you mentioned that caused Harry's aura to become blinding with love and lust?" Luna said before the others all burst out laughing at the effect her words had on Harry.

Chapter Twenty-four - Head Mistress McGonagall?

Harry led Neville up to the second floor guest room where he would have stayed had everything not happened so quickly. He had sent word by Winky to Dan and Emma that they would be on the floor as to avoid any accidental flashing.

"Harry, are you sure this is all I should put on?" Neville asked as he held the pair of swim trunks.

They were your basic mesh lined knee length swim trunks with a drawstring. They were a dark blue with white trim.

"I mean, no shirt or underwear at all?" Neville asked after Harry had given him a head nod.

"Nev, it's what the muggles wear. I wore a pair into the lake, remember?"

"Yeah I also remember you had on a shirt," Neville replied. He was a little nervous about the girls seeing him in so little.

"That's because it was at school and all the fan girls would've had a free show," Harry told him avoiding the real reason of not wanting to show any of his scars.

"Ok, I guess. You'll be in the same thing right?" He asked making sure Harry wasn't just having him on. Not that he thought Harry would but he wouldn't know about muggle attire now would he.

"This is my pair," Harry said holding up a similar pair of trunks but his were black with a green trim. "Now, go change in the bathroom and I'll change in here."

Neville just nodded and headed off to change.

Harry thought for a second and then decided to check with the girls to make sure that they weren't going too far.

Susan, what bikinis are you using?

Don't worry we're going for the more modest suits. Daphne and I reminded Hermione about the wizarding world's view of things and so she understands that our usual suits are too much right now.Susan responded as she glanced around to make sure they were all ready. We're almost ready so if you and Neville are ready head on down and we will join you there.

Ok, love. Harry responded as he finished tying his trunks as Neville walked out to join him.

"You ready to head down? The girls will be right behind us."

"Sure, let's go," Neville told him before he turned to follow Harry out the room.

They made it outside and were sitting around a patio table that Winky had set up some drinks on for them when the girls came out the back door. Harry looked up to see Daphne was wearing a sky blue bikini, Susan had on an emerald green bikini, Hermione had on a black bikini, while Luna had on a dark pink colored bikini.

He was relieved for Neville's sake that they had decided on the suits that covered the most skin. He knew that this was still going to be a shock for his friend but it was definitely better than the thong string bikinis they normally wear, when they wear one.

"Hey, I see Winky or Dobby took care of us already," Hermione said as she and the others found their seats around the table or on the deck chairs nearby.

"Yeah, it was all setup when we got here," Harry said.

"Um, Neville are you ok?" Susan asked as she eyed the young man's blank expression.

"Hun, oh yeah Susan it's just that…" Neville said as he swept his hand towards the girls absently before continuing, "Well, what are you wearing your underclothes for?"

Hermione chuckled quietly then said, "Neville this isn't our underclothes. It's what the muggles wear for swim suits. They're called bikinis and this particular type is very modest compared to most of the suits available in the muggle world."

"You mean that they have suits that show more than you all are showing now?" Neville asked with a deep blush on his cheeks.

"Neville," Daphne said, "since we've been in the muggle world lately, we've come to the conclusion that we as a society are way behind the rest of the world. The suits we wear haven't been worn in the muggle world for about a hundred years. That's not limited to fashion either. The muggle world is by far more advanced than our world. I have seen things that we could only hope to do with magic."

"Really? Then why hasn't the wizarding world tried to catch up?" Neville wondered.

"Well, we feel that since the old wizarding families that control our government, also own most of the companies that supply us with the outdated items we use that they are actively trying to avoid change to continue to fill their vaults with gold," Daphne answered truthfully.

"Well, that makes sense in a scary sort of way. It makes you wonder how much we're really being held back and denied by the ones in control," Neville said truly thinking about what had been said to him.

"Nev, we are going to try and work on a lot of things that aren't right in the government and the school, but for now let's just enjoy the afternoon with these lovely young women," Harry said as he stood up and nodded toward the pool.

"I agree," Neville said as he followed Harry toward the pool.

When they were at the pools edge Neville decided to loosen up and have some fun and so he pushed Harry in before following him.

Most of the afternoon flew by then, as they all enjoyed the company and the fun filled atmosphere they created. Neville and Luna both loosened up quickly enjoying the feeling of being included with the group. They both knew they'd found friendships that would last and they felt comforted in the thought.

After the group had exited the pool and taken places relaxing nearby, Harry received a letter. After thanking the owl and giving it a treat and some water, he sat back and looked at the letter seeing that it was from Minerva he decided to go ahead and open it.

After reading the letter he said, "Minerva just wanted to give us a heads up that she'll be by tomorrow around lunch time. She says that she has some things we need to discuss."

"That shouldn't be a problem. Now, I think it's time we head up and get changed," Hermione said remembering what Luna had said earlier.

"Yeah, I told Daddy that I'd be back by dark to spend some time with him before he leaves on his trip."

"When's he leaving Luna?" Harry asked.

"He's heading out Monday morning. I'll spend the weekend with him and then head to Longbottom Manor when he leaves. He wasn't going to head out so soon but after the article he decided that it would be safer for both of us to lay low for a bit."

"Oh, I'm sorry you have to cut your time short with him over that," Harry said feeling a little guilty over it.

"Nonsense, you have nothing to be sorry for. Daddy knew when he agreed to the article the risks involved and he's said how thankful he is that he now has the chance to go on his trip to find the Crumple-Horned Snorkack during their mating season."

"Thanks Luna," Harry said taking her words to heart and realizing that he shouldn't always rush to blame his self for everything. "Old habits are hard to break."

"It's ok Harry, that's what you have wives for," Luna said with a smile.

"That he does Luna," Susan said as she stood up and pulled Harry into a hug. After releasing him she continued, "Why don't we all get changed before you're late?"

They said their goodbyes and made plans to have Dobby pop over and pick them up Monday so that they can start training with Dan.

Harry and his wives had a quiet dinner before they headed upstairs to their floor. They spent the evening talking and cuddling before settling in for the night. They didn't have anything planned for their Friday other than the visit from Minerva so they knew they could spend as much time together that night as they could handle.

Since Daphne had her theory to test, that Harry's limited metamorphmagus abilities were playing a part in their love life, they'd all agreed that the best way to determine if this was correct or not was with extensive testing. Harry had no complaints about being their test subject. He had simply said that he wasn't going to stand in the way of discovery.

***Warning - Lemon Scene*** (skipable without missing anything)

"Harry," Daphne called in a seductive voice as she finished removing her clothes.

They had returned to the third floor for the night. Daphne and her wives had decided it was time to test the theory of Harry's limited metamorphmagus abilities.

"Yeah Daphne," Harry answered as he sat on the edge of the bed.

Daphne walked over to him and stopped directly in front of him placing her breast directly in front of his eyes.

Harry's eyes automatically dropped to her tantalizing breast from her face. He felt Susan and Hermione crawling up behind him from the other side of the bed. He felt Hermione press up against his right side while Susan was pressed on his left. He felt their nipples harden against his skin since they were on their knees and had lent forward and wrapped him lightly in hugs.

"We want to test a theory and need your help," Daphne purred as she reached out and cupped his face in her hand.

"What kind of theory?" Harry asked. His cock was already stiffening and if they wanted him to think they would need to tone it down some so he could get the blood flowing back to his brain.

"Well, you see we were talking and believe that you're unknowingly using your metamorph abilities," Daphne continued in her sexy tone totally aware of the effect they were having on him.

"Umm, how? I'm not changing my appearance am I?" Harry asked distractedly. Susan had started to let her hands wander down to his chest and was sliding her hand across his pecks and would tweak his nipples every once in a while, as Hermione was soothingly rubbing his shoulders.

"No, not exactly," she teased as she removed her hand from his face and let both her hands rest on his upper thighs, "you see we believe that you are using it on your marvelous cock."

"What? You think I'm using it to be bigger or something?" he asked a little offended that they thought he had to make his manhood larger.

"No love, that's not what we think at all," Hermione said as her warm breath washed over his neck and ear leaving his skin tingly in its wake.

"We know that wonderful tool of yours is all you. It's just that we've been wondering how you can use it continually on the three of us without going soft is all," Susan told him as she gave his nipple a flick, making his cock twitch.

"You see Harry, most men couldn't keep it up as long as you do even on stamina potions. Not that we're complaining mind you, it's just that we've the theory that in your desire to fulfill our needs you're subconsciously using your metamorph ability to maintain your erection," Daphne told him as she slid her hand up his thigh until she was able to place her palm on his cock and slowly drag it down from his hairy base to his crown before she slid it back up again.

"Umm, I'm not sure if I am or not," he stammered as he felt her silky hand rubbing him, "but since you say it's a theory, does that mean you've devised a test to see?"

"Yes, we have," she said as she wrapped her delicate hand around his engorged shaft. "If you are willing, we plan to see just how many times you can cum before you go soft?"

Harry gulped wondering if he had it in him or not but quickly said, "Well, who am I to stand in the way of discovery?"

He moved forward and captured her moist lips in his. He wasn't soft or slow at all. They had him so worked up that he was acting on pure lust for the women around him. He pushed his tongue in and they immediately began a duel for dominance.

Daphne gripped him tighter as he attacked her tongue. She knew this wasn't going to be about showing the love they shared but showing the raw desire and lust they shared for one another.

Hermione pulled back on his shoulders guiding him and Daphne who wouldn't release his mouth or cock at the moment, back onto the center of the bed. Once he was laid on his back and Daphne released his mouth, she started tracing kisses down his stomach and was soon joined by Hermione in her journey. Susan had taken up the tongue battle as Harry gripped her mounds and massaged.

Daphne and Hermione reached his base at the same time and after a quick glance at the other both attached their mouth to him. Daphne had taken his crown in her mouth and had started to suck and run the tip of her tongue up his slit. Hermione was running her tongue down the underside of his shaft until she reached his balls where she gently sucked one into her mouth swirling her tongue around it.

As they lavished his cock, Susan released his mouth and had her hands gripping the back of his head as she pulled him tighter to the breast he was sucking. He had one hand kneading her other breast while the other was rubbing her tight bum. He let his hand trail around to her center so that he could coat his fingers in her juices before he ran them up her crack and teased her pink pucker hidden between those firm cheeks.

Susan released a deep moan as she felt Harry's finger rubbing against her pucker. She gasped as he slipped his finger inside her to his first knuckle as he switched to her other breast after licking his way around her erect nipple.

Susan loved the feeling of him teasing her bum but needed more so breathed out, "More Harry."

Harry, wasting no time in complying, pushed his finger deeper inside and bit down on her nipple as he used his thumb to start teasing her clit. He had her writhing on his hand in no time as she egged him on with her moans and pants of his name.

Hermione and Daphne was using their lips to surround his shaft and worked in unison to move from his base up to the head where they would alternate who sucked his crown in before starting their journey down again, all the while Daphne was gently caressing his balls and Hermione was tracing her hand up and down his chest and stomach.

Harry wasn't sure he could hold off much longer and then he heard Susan let out a rather breathy 'oh fuck me' and he lost it and shot his load into Hermione's mouth that was wrapped around his crown at the time. He lifted his head up some and looked down and saw Hermione open her mouth and show Daphne the contents before she leaned forward and they shared the load in a kiss that had Harry's cock twitching again.

Daphne and Hermione moved off to the side of them and continued in the heated kiss as they began to let their hands roam the other.

Susan who was still impaled by Harry's finger rose up some off of them and flipped her and Harry over so that he was on top of her.

"Eat me now Harry," Susan demanded pushing his head toward her burning core.

Harry quickly complied and spread Susan's legs and captured her clit in his teeth lightly as he flicked his tongue over it, before he sucked it into his mouth and started to pleasure Susan thoroughly with his tongue.

Susan rolled her head to the side and saw her wives had moved into a sixty-nine position with Daphne on top. She could see Hermione furiously lapping at Daphne while Daphne had her fingers pumping in and out of Hermione while she teased her clit. She watched them while she felt Harry's exquisite tongue devouring her. She began to buck up into him as he had brought his hand up and had rammed two fingers in her cunt and one up her bum.

Seeing her wives and feeling her husband's fingers probing her was her undoing as she succumbed to the pleasure and felt her juices squirt out around Harry's fingers as she bucked beneath him.

Harry was hard as steal and needed to bury his cock inside of her soon. So once he had removed his fingers from Susan, he crawled up her body and captured her lips with his in a searing kiss. He pulled back and ground his erection against her and said, "Roll over and get up on your hands and knees for me love."

Susan wanted him inside her as bad as he wanted to be there so she immediately rolled over and presented herself to him as he requested.

Harry gripped his cock and rubbed the head up and down her slit coating it in her delicious juices before he positioned it at her opening and thrust deep inside. Once his hips where rested against her, he slowly pulled out until only the tip was inside and then he slammed back in.

He kept this up until he was buried deep inside releasing his seed coating her tight walls with warm goo. Susan had cum once already and had her second simultaneously with his release. She had heard her wives cry out in orgasm several times and hadn't noticed when they had moved over to her and Harry.

"Well, that's been twice so far," said Daphne, "and I think for one I want my chance to ride that marvelous tool so since you're still up for it so to speak," she was eyeing his almost fully erect member, "I say we continue with this awesome test of ours."

That's exactly what they did. They had found out that their theory had to be correct. Harry never wavered with his erectness and they wore out before he did. They all knew they would be sore in the morning and would have to try and get some healing potions or pepper-up potions from Dobby and Winky.

***End Lemon Scene***

Minerva arrived the next day and was greeted by Winky who showed her to the kitchen where her godson was sitting at the island alone.

"Harry, how are you?" Minerva asked as she headed over and gave him a hug before settling in across from him.

"I'm ok, just a little tired is all," Harry replied.

Minerva just eyed him skeptically and decided it better to not ask why a young man with three attractive young women for wives was tired at almost noon. Some things she felt was better left unasked.

"We're the others?" She asked instead.

"They should be here any moment, they're just finishing up a letter to Bloodtooth asking for a meeting on Monday."

"That will work out well with one of the things I need to speak to you about. If I may ask, why are you asking for the meeting?"

"We need to have the Potter Wills read and have the abilities test done on Susan and Daphne. I also have to find out what Dumbledore's last request was that Bloodtooth mentioned in his letter," Harry answered as he noticed the others coming in the room.

"Hello Minerva," Hermione, Susan, and Daphne greeted her as they settled in around the island.

"Harry, I sent the request off with Hedwig already," Hermione told him.

"Thanks, love. Minerva said that will help with one of the things she needs to discuss with us."

"Yes, it should. Now, the first thing that I'd like to discuss is the Order. I've met with a few members and we've decided to unofficially disband," Minerva stated.

"Unofficially?" Hermione asked.

"Yes, we'll no longer act on the plans that Albus had laid out. We feel that if anything, his betrayal will cast a negative light on the Order, making us mostly ineffective. We're not going to make it known that we're disbanding as not to give Voldemort the idea that he has free reign to do as he sees fit. It may not help but it's still better than saying that his only opposition is the Ministry."

"I understand that," Harry said understanding her point of view entirely. "Why show your weakness to the enemy right?"

"Exactly, now this next bit wasn't only a concern of mine but of Severus as well. I know you have your problems with him but I ask you set those aside for the moment."

"Ok," Harry nodded for her to continue.

"Do you know what the goblins have planned about announcing Albus' death?"

"No, why?" Harry asked already thinking about the reactions that'll cause.

"What do you think will happen when the news that the only known person that Voldemort is afraid of is dead?"

Harry looked at her as the ramifications hit him all of a sudden.

However, it was Susan who spoke first, "He'll advance any plans he has immediately."

"I think that's a safe conclusion. We also have to think about what he'll do with regards to the Ministry," Hermione added.

"He probably has enough people in position to take over the Ministry easily without Dumbledore on the Wizengamot to slow them down," Daphne said.

"He'll do all of that and then some I fear. All before we're ready for it," Harry said looking amongst them for reactions.

"Exactly," Minerva started. "Now, it's already known that he has been charged by the goblins but not what has happened since. I think it best if we delay that information for as long as we can."

"Keeping it under wraps as long as we can will give us the chance to prepare," Susan said.

"So we need to ask the Goblins what they've planned and go from there," Harry asked.

"That's what I was thinking. Since you already asked for a meeting Monday, if it's ok with you four then I'd like to accompany you so we can discuss this?" Minerva replied.

"I agree, we need to talk with them about this and of course you're welcome to come with us," Harry said as he looked at the concern on her face. "I'm sure that Bloodtooth will help us any way he can. I was already going to ask Neville to join us so that we can have that curse on him checked out by a goblin healer."

Winky appeared at that moment and let them know that lunch was ready. After the plates appeared and they started eating Hermione asked, "Was that all you needed to speak with us about?"

"No, it's not. I've two more things to bring up. The first one is Severus," Minerva replied after she had laid her fork down and wiped her mouth.

"What about him?" Harry asked, "Have you had a chance to return his memories?"

"As a matter of fact, I've taken care of the memories of Poppy, Hagrid, and Severus. Hagrid asked for the summer off away from the school and said to let you know that he'll see you when term starts."

"I hope he's ok," Harry said thinking about how much his friend respected the late headmaster.

"I'm sure he will be. Severus was rather colorful with his remarks regarding what Albus had done. He was very upset. I'm sure you can understand what it feels like to know that you've had your life orchestrated for the purposes of another."

"I understand all too well," Harry sighed and continued, "What is he going to do now?"

"Well, as you can imagine, it would be extremely dangerous for him to continue in his role as a spy. He has decided that he won't return to Voldemort's side and has asked for sanctuary inside the castle wards."

Minerva paused to watch for any reaction that may give her a clue as to how he was going to react to the rest of her news regarding Severus.

"Minerva," Hermione started after noticing what Minerva was doing, "we know that our past relationship with Professor Snape hasn't been pleasant, however, Harry and I both understand that he was used by the Headmaster and that he's in a hard position at the moment."

"She's right. We might not like him but we won't send him off to be slaughtered by Voldemort for it," Harry told her.

"Well, that's good. I told him that as long as I had a room at the castle so would he, and I'd rather not share a living space with him," she stated then continued. "He was rather worried that he'll be removed from his teaching post and asked to leave when you disband the board. He asked for a chance to teach without having to play the part of a servant to a mad man who believes blood purity is everything. I also had a rather productive staff meeting we need to talk about."

"Why don't we talk about the staff meeting and then we can discuss him continuing in his position," Hermione suggested.

"Very well, I let the staff know that what they've read was true and that Albus wouldn't be returning as Headmaster. I let them know that the school wards have passed to me temporarily and that I wasn't sure of anything except that things were going to change for the better. We spent the remainder of the meeting coming up with a list of things that need to be addressed."

"We've been thinking about that as well. What have they suggested," Daphne asked.

"Well, for starters, we agree that Professor Binns needs to be replaced as the History of Magic teacher. He should have been replaced the instance he died but I believe that Dumbledore allowed him to remain as a way to allow his salary to be pilfered to his own account."

"I can believe it," Harry retorted, "and we agree with you on replacing Binns."

"We also decided that we need to do a complete overhaul of the curriculum we offer. For example, we feel that it would be beneficial to offer a class similar to Muggle Studies for those that are new to our world."

"Professor, Muggle Studies needs to be updated drastically," Susan stated. "Since I took the class along with Daphne, we've noticed everything we were taught in that class is at least a century behind the actual muggle world. We believe it should have a teacher that has actually lived in the muggle world recently."

"I agree," Daphne continued, "because if we had tried to blend in with the knowledge we had from that class then we would've drawn attention instead of avoided it."

"I understand," Minerva said, "and this is the exact way we need to approach these decisions, working and discussing them thoroughly, before we decide. We believe that Divination should be removed from the general course list and only offered to those that have shown the ability as a seer. Any objections?"

All four totally agreed with that suggestion. Harry knew most people took it as an easy course instead of one that could be beneficial to their future like Arithmancy or Ancient Runes.

Minerva continued, "We would like to add a few courses to the elective section as well. We feel a course on Basic Healing would be beneficial, as well as, an Introduction to Wizarding Government and Law."

"I agree with that and have often wondered why they weren't offered already," Hermione said before adding, "Professor, may I ask what you think about offering a class that would allow students to receive help in the core subjects that muggles receive in Primary school. I've noticed over the years, while helping others, that it's basic mistakes in spelling and grammar that are made the most on homework and essays. I'm not sure if most students from wizarding homes are receiving the proper education in areas such as reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics."

"Speaking from experience," Daphne added, "my sister and I were required to sit through a five hour study day where we were taught those skills from a very early age. However, I know families that don't require no-more than the amount of time they can get by with and that's usually from a tutor they bring in as hired help a few years before we start magical schooling."

Susan told them, "That was my experience also."

"I'll discuss this with the staff and see what we can come up with and will let you know," Minerva responded. "Are there any more suggestions you have with regards to the curriculum at this time before we proceed?"

"I think that covers the classes that should be added and removed for now," Harry answered. "Do you have any staff suggestions for us?"

"Let's see, besides removing Binns and Trelawney, we'll need to hire a replacement for Charity Burbage in Muggle Studies. I believe she'd fill the spot for History of Magic nicely. We'll need to find a DADA Professor, someone to teach Basic Healing, someone to teach Introduction to Wizarding Government and Law, and someone for the suggested classes of Wizard Customs and General Studies."

"Are you going to continue to teach Transfiguration?" Harry asked with a smirk on his face.

"Why wouldn't I?"

"Well, having the position of Head Mistress and teaching Transfiguration maybe a lot to handle. I was hoping to see my godmother at some point besides in class."

"Who said I would have the position of Head Mistress? I don't seem to recall being asked to fill that position," Minerva teasingly remarked.

"Sorry about that slight oversight. Professor Minerva McGonagall, would you do us the honor of accepting the esteemed position of Head Mistress of Hogwarts permanently?" cheekily asked Harry.

"Before I accept that request Lord Potter Black, I want to be sure that you're asking me for the right reasons and not because I'm your godmother. I will not show special treatment for you or any others that's not warranted. I want to be able to have my say in decisions and not have them dictated to me."

Harry knew she was being official since she used his title and wanted to make her stance clear from the beginning. "Professor, we have been impressed with your abilities as the Deputy Head, our Head of House, and our Professor for the past five years, I assure you, this offer is based on your ability to fulfill the role of doing what is best for the school, and not out of misguided favoritism on our part."

"Very well, if that's the case, I accept the position and we can add finding a Transfiguration Professor as well. I will not stretch myself to thin and be unable to give my full attention to the school as Albus did for so long. That's one of the reasons the school is in the shape it is."

"We agree Ma'am," Susan said. "Do you have any suggestions for filling the empty positions?"

"Honestly, other than moving Charity to History of Magic, I haven't given it much thought. If you would make a list of any suggestions you have for those positions, I will review them before the next staff meeting and get input from there as well," Minerva answered. "Now, since I didn't hear that we needed a Potions Professor am I to assume that Severus may have the chance to continue that class."

After a few short internal comments to each other it was Harry who answered for them.

"We're willing to give him the chance to redeem his self. However, we believe he needs to be seriously considering his duties as a Head of House. He has allowed things to occur that can't be allowed to continue, the bullying and name calling must stop. We want to try to bridge the gap in between the four houses and have seriously considered removing the House system since it doesn't promote unity in the school and only helps in dividing us."

"While I admit I have often had those same feelings about the Houses, I do believe they should remain and other things should be done to bridge that gap."

"That was the conclusion we came to as well," Hermione stated.

"I'll speak with Severus about your worries and I'm sure he'll be more than happy to comply. He's already stated an interest in being able to teach without showing biases. Now, I know that you may have the meeting Monday but I'd like you to spend sometime this weekend coming up with suggestions for filling the staff positions and anything else you want to address. I need to fill those spots and make changes early in the summer so that the supply lists and changes can be sent out to the students in a timely manner."

"We'll take the time and have that ready for you Monday regardless. It's important after all," Harry told her before he stood from the table and stretched. "Now, I'm not sure about you all but I think we should move this visit to a more comfortable room, these stools are ok for a while but after that they start to hurt my bum."

"Actually, I agree. If it's alright, I'd like to take some time to just visit with you four without having to discuss such serious matters."

"Of course it's alright," Harry replied, "would you like to join us for an evening of lounging around and watching the telly?"

"Minerva, have you ever seen the movie The Wizard of Oz?" Hermione asked since she had been planning on showing that to Susan and Daphne soon anyways.

"No, actually I haven't seen but one show on the telly and that was many years ago, a woman named Lucy something or another and she was quite entertaining, but other than that I haven't had the pleasure."

"Well, why don't you join us on the third floor and we can watch it on the entertainment system there," Harry said as he started to walk from the room. As he was, he heard Hermione call for Winky so he paused to wait.

"Winky, can you please bring us some sodas and popcorn up to the third floor?"

"Yes, Misses I will take care of it for you," Winky answered happily.

"Ok, Harry we're ready let's go," Hermione said as she grabbed Susan's hand while Daphne took Harry's as he led the way upstairs to spend the afternoon with his godmother.

Nathaniel Greengrass felt bad for his wife right now. He could see that she was nervous and scared as she waited for a reply to come from Narcissa. He had talked to her about her feelings and had encouraged her to at least write to Narcissa. Since she had sent the letter off, she's had the same look on her face.

They were sitting in the library of their home this afternoon taking the time to go over some of their family books that may offer some help to their daughter and her spouses when they start dealing with the Wizengamot. He had suggested it to try and help distract her from the misery of waiting on a reply.

As he looked over the book shelves once more, he heard a tapping on the window and couldn't help the smile that spread across his face as he heard his wife jump out of her chair and run over to let the owl in. She was acting like a nervous school girl again and it warmed his heart.

Danyella clumsily removed the letter from their owl and walked back over to her chair. She had waited anxiously for this reply and was nervous now about what it may contain. She was not sure she was ready for whatever it said.

Nathaniel seeing her nervousness walked over and placed a kiss on her forehead before saying, "Just open it and know that I'll be here for you no matter what it says."

She nodded her head and slowly opened the letter as Nathaniel walked back over to the book shelves to give her some privacy.

My Dearest Danni,

I was absolutely terrified that Lord Potter Black would not sign my papers. My marriage to Lucius was always a marriage of contract. I was expected to produce him an heir and be a public trophy wife after that. Once I conceived Draco, he never laid a hand on me again except in anger. So I was extremely relieved when I received one of my greatest wishes.

I thought of you often and have never wavered in the love I have for you. I was actually thinking of you as I waited to find out my fate. You see, I swore to myself that day, that I would tell the person that I loved the way I felt still. 

Your letter contained my greatest wish of all however, your love. 

I can't begin to tell you on parchment how receiving your letter, made me feel. I understand the confusion you must be feeling. You have a wonderful family and I'm not sure how I would react if our places were reversed. Nathaniel sounds like an extraordinary man.

I'm not sure where we go from here but I'm open to any suggestions.

Forever yours,

Cissa

Danyella had tears streaking down her face as she carefully folded the letter. She was ecstatic that her feelings for Cissa were returned still. Now, however, she had to talk to Nathaniel and see where they go from here. She loved him and wouldn't dream of hurting him. She knew the only way to make things work was to see if it would be possible to bring Narcissa to their home and have her and Nathaniel get to know one another.

With that in mind she stood up and walked across the library to talk to her husband.

"Wormtail, come forward," Lord Voldemort commanded from his throne that was situated in front of his gathered followers.

"Yes, Master," came the squeamish voice of the rat face bastard as he stepped forward and bowed before the feet of his lord.

"Have you found out the where abouts of Potter or his so called wives?"

"No, Master," was all that he managed to get out before he was writhing on the floor under the Cruciatus from his Master's wand.

"You fail me again Wormtail and you will be joining dear Bella," Voldemort hissed after he lifted the curse on the pathetic creature at his feet.

"Yes, Master," Wormtail managed to stutter as he backed away from his Master. He knew that he wouldn't be able to show his face to his Master again without some useful information. He felt a shiver run down his spine when he'd heard he could end up like Bellatrix.

No one deserved that fate. She was a drooling, mindless shell that had no control over bodily functions anymore and he wasn't sure she was even aware of it. If it wouldn't be for the screams that erupted from her slobbery mouth ever few hours or so, he would've thought she was completely unaware. He felt a dementor's kiss would be better than that of her fate.

Lord Voldemort had used her as a reminder to his faithful servants of what the consequences of having an unhappy Master were. After her torture, he'd used a sticking charm and put her in the corner of the throne room as an ornament of sorts to his wraith.

Nope, Wormtail knew unless he wanted his Master to have a pair of living statues, he would need to find out something valuable to his Master.