Chapter 13: A Plan in Motion
Dobby spoke next "you have some idea of what my life was like before you set me free and there are a lot more elves out there in conditions just as bad. This could strike a major blow for the Elvin nation and be a turning point in our history"
Both Dobby and Winky had tears in their eyes but Harry and Hermione knew they would support them whatever they decided.
"Dad you've been very quiet, you have a say in this as well" said Hermione
"I only have one question and I'm pretty sure I know the answer! Could you both be happy living on a private tropical island knowing the turmoil you left behind?" he asked
Harry smiled "you have no idea how tempting that is, all my life I've wanted two things, to be part of a family and be just Harry! I never wanted all the celebrity rubbish I just want to be a normal guy and kiss my beautiful girlfriend as often as possible but one kiss and here we all are discussing the fate of the magical world. As I said to Hermione earlier today I don't do normal so you are correct sir we couldn't do it, Hermione calls it my saving people thing."
Hermione took his face in her hands "I'm so proud to be your wife" as she tenderly kissed him.
Emma's heart was bursting with happiness as she watched her daughter with the man she so obviously was deeply in love with
"Harry what about your godfather, don't you think he'd like to be involved in his decision?" she asked
Hermione laughed, "no need mum we know exactly what Sirius would say"
"Yea, kick the bastards arse for Lilly and James" said Harry
Noticing the look of confusion on Emma's face he remembered she didn't know
"Lilly and James were my mum and dad and Sirius was their best friend"
Emma nodded in understanding.
"Dobby could you please ask Ragnok to come back in, we've reached our decision" said Hermione.
Dobby and Winky approached
"I always said Harry Potter is a great wizard but with his Hermione at his side they will be the greatest witch and wizard ever!" declared an emotional Dobby.
"You said my name!" said an equally emotional Hermione "we need to get to the bottom of the changes in you two and I want a full explanation"
Winky laughed "I think we have a full pensieve at the moment, maybe tomorrow won't be as hectic!"
Dobby returned with Ragnok and Harry just calmly said "we'll do it!"
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Ragnok had expected nothing less and the preparations were well under way.
Hermione asked, "How are we going to do this? Harry is not casting Avada Kedavra, even on Voldemort!"
"Actually Hermione, I don't think Harry would be capable of casting the killing curse as you have to feel hate for the spell to work. Harry can get angry like the rest of us,"
Both Granger women couldn't hide their blushes
The goblin leader continued, "but there is a great leap necessary to get from anger to hate. The prophecy stated, 'with love they'll see the bloodlines fall,' so a spell based on positive emotions would be best."
Harry and Hermione were smiling.
"Ragnok, can we have your permission to perform a spell inside Gringotts?" Asked Hermione.
Ragnok answered formally, "Lord and Lady Gryffindor are friends to the goblin nation and entitled to all the privilages this title entails."
Hermione was shocked at the honour bestowed upon them while Harry wished he'd paid more attention in Professor Binns class.
Hermione explained to her bemused parents, "friend to the goblin nation meant that the goblins considered them family, and the only thing worse than messing with a goblin was trying to mess with their family, This is a great honour and a very rare occurrence with the last known being Godric Gryffindor."
Both wizards took out their wands and while thinking of their first kiss said, "Expecto Patronum."
Prongs shot from Harry's wand but instead of silver his form was now gold, while bigger and brighter than ever before.
Hermione expected her otter patronus but was clearly surprised when a golden doe, matching Harry's in size and brightness, burst forth and, finding no enemy's to engage, proceeded to nuzzle prongs in front of a shocked room.
While Dan and Emma, as muggles couldn't see the golden animals, the whole room was filled with so much positive energy that the dentists hoped it could be bottled for use in their waiting room.
Dan asked Ragnok, "just how much danger are these two going to be in?"
"We will be taking goblin guards and have contacted Amelia Bones at the ministry. They will want a presence so it should be perfectly safe. Voldemort and all his followers are unconscious after all."
"Oh good," said Emma, "then you wont mind us coming along."
Hermione tried to object when her mother interrupted, "listen to me, neither of you are leaving my sight until we have had time for a talk!"
The emphasis on the word talk had Hermione beet red and when a confused Harry received the telepathic message, 'birds and bees!' from his wife, a shudder went down his back while his complexion had a distinctly green tinge to it.
Hermione couldn't help but hug him as she thought, 'he's ready to finish off a dark lord but terrified of my mother!' Both teens burst out laughing and any tension in the room was gone.
Four goblins entered the room carrying bundles that were presented to the teens and both elves.
"We didn't think school robes were appropriate for this task," said a smiling Ragnok.
Harry and Hermione received dragon hide armour and black robes of a material so fine it was obviously made by the goblins while, with a snap of their fingers, Dobby and Winky looked splendid in their new tunics and cloaks to match their friends.
It was then that Harry noticed the Potter and Gryffindor crests on each of the four cloaks, he decided they need to learn the elf magic needed for a quick change of clothes.
Harry and Hermione were led into another room to change and as the door closed two shy, blushing teenagers remained.
This was the first time they had been alone together since the discovery of their bond and neither was sure how to act.
It was predictably Hermione who regained control first.
"Oh for goodness sake Harry, we're only changing clothes and you are allowed to look at your wife!" she said while removing her clothing.
For all her supposed bravery, Hermione was terrified that Harry wouldn't like her. All her teenage insecurities were running rampant as she was now wearing only a bra and knickers.
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