Chapter 15: Harry's Secret Revealed
Ron looked shocked and then with a huge grin he slapped Harry on the back. "Way to go man, you have two Veela girls after you. You'll definitely be the talk of the school now. But hey be careful around them though, you know about those Veela girls."
Hermione was looking at Harry very closely and could sense he was not considering it something to celebrate. "There is still something else isn't there Harry, what else is there?"
Harry had rounded on Ron, feeling his anger rise at his friend. "They are NOT Veela girls, Ron. Their names are Fleur and Gabrielle Delacour," He spat back at Ron. "And if you so much as think of them as anything but that, I swear I'll, I'll…"
Ron took a step back raising his hands at the outburst from his friend. "I, I didn't mean anything."
Harry turned to Hermione, "There's something else." He released her hand as he turned and continued down the corridor. Hermione and Ron looked at each other again and hurried after him.
"What is it Harry?" Hermione asked again. "What aren't you telling us?"
Once more Harry stopped and looked at his friends. He did want to talk to someone but he knew he couldn't tell Ron. Ron would tell Fred and George and it would be around the school within an hour. "Ron, can I talk to Hermione for a few minutes?" Harry asked.
Ron got a hurt look on his face, "I didn't mean anything about, about calling them Veela girls. Just, you know, be careful."
"It's not that Ron," Harry started; he cast his mind around looking for something that Ron would definitely hate, "I want to ask her about assignments I missed."
Ron, oblivious to the obvious change of subjects, "Sure, uh, I'll go down to the kitchens and see if I can get a snack."
"Ron," Harry said "Please don't mention anything about Fleur and Gabrielle until Dumbledore says it's okay."
"Yeah, sure Harry," Ron said and he walked away toward the staircase that led down to the kitchen.
Hermione watched Ron disappear down the steps and then turned to look at Harry, "Now what did you want to talk to me about? I am sure it has nothing to do with homework."
"I just need to talk to someone without it getting all over the school," Harry started, "and I need advice."
"Of course Harry," Hermione smiled at him. "What's the real problem?"
"Well I sort of did tell you the problem," Harry said. "Both girls are sort of in love with me."
"And you want to know how to what?" Hermione asked. "I'm not the person you need to talk to about relationships Harry. I haven't had a boyfriend," The last said with a blush rising in her cheeks.
"It's more complicated than that Hermione," Harry said. He looked at the wall over Hermione's shoulder "They, well they both did this bond thing to me...something called a bondmate."
Hermione's hand shot to her mouth, "Oh Harry."
"You know what that is?" Harry asked.
"Well you have been unconscious for several days," Hermione said, "and the Delacours haven't been seen either. So wondering if it could have been something to do with Veelas, I've been reading about them."
Harry smiled "Of course you would do that," He thought.
"So that's why you've been unconscious because you were bonding?" Hermione asked.
"No. Dumbledore said the bond initiation coming from two people against my weakened magical core caused that. Fleur and Gabrielle are being kept unconscious until I am ready."
"So you're going to do the bond?" Hermione asked. "It sounded really interesting," Hermione turned away and Harry could see she was blushing.
"Well I don't have a choice do I?" Harry asked.
"But it is your choice though Harry, the book was clear that once initiated the person receiving it has the right to accept it or reject it."
"Did your book say what happens if the bond is rejected?" Harry asked.
"No, not really."
"Here's how Dumbledore explained it to me," Harry started. "The bond is formed by all the love the Veela has to offer. If I reject the bond, the bond disappears with the love that tried to form it, which Dumbledore says would lead to insanity or worse for the Delacours."
Hermione's eyes widened. "Oh Harry."
"Look I really need to get to Dumbledore's office. Padfoot is waiting for me," Harry said. "Hermione, please don't tell anyone. I think at the moment I would prefer the school thinking I tried to kill Gabrielle."
"Okay Harry," Hermione responded as she reached around him and gave him a hug. She tried to give a smile as she stepped back, but it fell short of her eyes. As Harry turned to continue his trek to the Headmaster's office she had a final thing to say, "It could have been worse you know."
"What do you mean?" Harry asked.
"Well it could have been Pansy Parkinson and Millicent Bulstrode," Hermione replied, again offering a smile.
Harry couldn't help but smile back at her. "Thanks Hermione, at least you're keeping it in perspective for me."
A short time later Harry was knocking on the door to Professor Dumbledore's office. Harry heard the elderly wizard call softly, "Enter Harry," Once he was inside, Harry saw a large black dog lying on a rug under the window. The dog's ears perked up instantly. The dog stood up while at the same time Harry noticed Professor Dumbledore's wand wave. Several clicks came from the door behind him.
"Sirius, you may show yourself, the office cannot be entered," And at those words the black dog transformed into a man.
"Sirius!" Harry yelled and ran over to his Godfather.
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