Chap 3

 

 

“Harry wake up...we have to get the others home...” Mione whispered as she kissed him on his cheek. He opened his eyes slowly blinking form the sunlight streaming threw the two large dormer windows on either side of the bed. He stretched slowly blindly reaching for his glasses on the night table next to the bed. He rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. He sat still as his thoughts drifted to the dream he had...He waited for the feeling of sickness to happen but felt nothing except a slight headache. Her face came in and out of focus dark blue eyes, and lush peach lips...He scrunched up his face as the images faded...

 

“Harry you alright...” Mione asked as she looked at his constricted face.

 

“I keep having this stupid dream and for the life of me I can’t remember the woman’s face...it’s really annoying...He keeps dreaming about her...dammit...” He grunted softly as he bent at the waist and grabbed his pants off the floor, pulling them over his lanky legs.

 

“You should get a journal...I’d suggest a pensive but anyone can look at it, but an enchanted Journal...I can show you how it make one and use it...” Mione said as she put a small hand on his shoulder and smiled.

 

“Good Idea...Do you have one?” He asked as he turned towards her and kissed her on the forehead.

 

“Yes, and no you can’t look at it...not now anyway...” she said as she lowered her head.

 

“Don’t worry I wasn’t going to ask.” He whispered against her ear, softly kissing the sensitive spot behind it his lips trailing down her neck.

 

“As much as I’m enjoying this we really do need to get up and everyone out. Its 11:00 and everyone has to be out by at least 1:00. Our plane is at 6:00 my folks want to leave by 3:00. So go shower, dress, whatever...go...” she said playfully as she lifted his head kissed him soundly on the lips and pushed him away. He grabbed his shirt and with a puppy dog look frowned then grinned and saunter out of the room. At the same time he closed the door another door closed he whipped his head to the left to see Mrs. Granger. He blushed realizing how this looked with him stepping out of Mione’s room with only jeans on and the rest of his clothes hung on his arm.

 

“Good morning Harry, sleep well?” Helen asked as she walked towards the stairs it was only now that Harry noticed by her clothes a beige sleeveless top that was long over her stomach and white Capri pants. The slight bump of her belly barely visible.

 

“Yes, This isn’t what it looks like...We just...” he trailed off as he looked at the floor.

 

“Don’t worry she already told me...I know my daughter is very careful about these things and I have no problem with you two sleeping in the same bed. She told me about your sleeping problems and thought it might help sleeping with someone...and my husband and are aren’t going to thrash you for it...We trust you.” Helen said lightly as she smiled warmly at him.

 

“I’m not use to this, but thank you...And congratulations Mione said your expecting that’s great...I didn’t even realize till she mentioned it last night.”

 

“Thank you, her brothers or sisters or brother and sister will be here just in time for the holidays...Angels real excited...She’s always wanted siblings but with our schedules and such it was always difficult, but now the time is right...” Helen said in a loving voice. He frowned as he realized what she was saying then smiled knowing how happy Mione would be having twins for brothers or sisters.

 

“Well thank you again, I better go shower...The party was great...and I’m sorry that you had to be around Snape did he show you how to make the potion?” Harry asked lightly.

 

“Yes, He wasn’t what I thought he’d be like, very through and knowledgeable, not nearly as rude as Mione always said he was like, he even showed me how to add some honey to it to make the taste better…Brunch will be in half and hour. So you better hurry.” Helen said as she patted him on the shoulder before turning and walking away.

 

The rest of the morning passed in a flurry of activities. Al the people that stayed the night had a rather big brunch out in the backyard. Ron, Luna. Ginny, Dean, and the others left by floo at 1:30. Mione’s parents finally connecting to the floo network. By 3:00 p.m., the luggage was loaded into the Caravan and they were off. They arrived at Heathrow by 4:30 and had about an hour and a half before their plane left. Mione having traveled by plane before knew the whereabouts so she gave him a tour of the various shops and terminals, food court and such. By 5:45, they were back by her parents both with bags of McDonald’s Food.  The passengers started to board all four, as this was new to Harry were in first class. The seats were pillow soft and very wide and comfortable. Mione insisted he take the window seat. Soon they were taking off. Mione buried in a book about Wizarding Genealogy. Helen had her head rested on Edwards shoulder whom was reading the paper. By the way she was breathing Harry guessed she was sleeping. However, Harry got a surprise when she lifted her head quiet suddenly and grinned at him. Leaning over her husband, she said

 

“You should be looking out the window...Harry not at me...My husband and daughter is going to be jealous if you keep checking me out...” Helen said with a smirk. Edwards’s lips twitched into a smile as did Mione. Both continued to read as if they didn’t hear anything.

 

“You know you’re worse then her and she pretty bad...” Harry said exasperated.

 

“Who do you think taught her in the first place...and no she’s much more subtle about things…I don’t have a tenth of My daughter’s control or poise, class, integrity, patience, knowledge...” Helen rambled as Mione interrupted

 

“Ok Mum we get the point now shut up I’m trying to read...” Mione said briskly as she turned a page. Helen laughed and laid her head back on Edwards shoulder and Harry turned to look back out the window. The food for the evening meal was excellent and by the time they landed at about 9:30 all four was tired. A car was waiting for them and they trudged off the plane and found the driver waiting. Thirty minutes later, they were deposited in front of large, plush hotel. Harry who was feeling exhausted came too as he looked around the lobby, black marble floor, gold walls and Black granite reception guest. Edward walked up to the Attendants desk, and gave him the information. They talked for a few moment then Edward took one small plastic card and handed Mione the other then the group was lead to the glass elevators by a gangly bellhop. They door closed and up they went finally stopping on the top floor. The bellhop lead Helen and Edward to one door at the end of the hall. Then Harry and Mione to a door to the on the right side of the hall next to her parents. He was waiting for Mione to tell him where his room was when another bellhop came in with both their luggage on a trolley and asked when they would like their things. Mione said they do it themselves handed him a 40 pound note and thank him. He and the other boy left. Harry looked around the large room. It was twice as large as her bedroom at home, done in several shades of green, green bedspread and curtains, forest green carpet and lampshades with gold accents, brown maple furniture. The king size bed was on a raised dais by a bank of windows over looking the evening skyline. He stood there silently as she moved around the room.

 

“You should probably unpack now as where meeting your great-grandmother at 9:00 tomorrow morning…” Mione said to him as she place a stack of blouses in the bottom drawer of the large dresser.

 

“You mean I’m staying in here with you?” He asked stunned as he looked at her. She turned her head, took one look at his face and started laughing.

 

“Yes, you look so lost…My parents are ok with it…I call the bath first.” She said in a light voice as she put a stack of undergarments in the drawer above the bottom one, pulling out a pair of pale blue panties, and put them on top of a pink cami top and blue pants. She picked up the pile walked over to him. Kissed him softly on his lips then turned and walked briskly away. He smiled as he waited for the sound of a click and never heard it. He stood there thinking, a thought running wildly in his head. With a wicked smirk, he took the 10 steps to the door and waited until the sound of running water stopped, pressing his ear to the door he heard the sound of a small splash of someone stepping into a tub, counted to ten, turned the knob and walked in shutting the door behind him quickly.  His gaze barely registered the surroundings His eyes fell on the chestnut haired woman in the tub covered in head to toe bubbles.

 

“What are you doing here?” She asked with a grin as she grabbed the gold curtain and began to pull it to cover her and the green marble tub.

 

“I thought I’d offer to wash your back…or front or anywhere else you think you might need help.” He said as he took a seat on the commode next to her and picked up the washcloth handing on the side of the tub.

 

“Your horrible…You are so…so male…” she said as she sat forward Her hair was held up and back in a loose bun, revealing delicate pale brown skin from nape to waist. He grabbed the soaped up washcloth, sat on the carpeted floor, reached forward and began moving the cloth in small circles over her back.

 

“You say that like it’s a bad thing,” Harry whispered softly in her ear. She shivered slightly as his warm breath tickled her ear.

 

“No, I guess it isn’t…Unless you’re a lesbian then ya it would be bad….” Mione said as Harry dropped the washcloth and looked at her incredulously. She turned and laughed before saying

 

“There that put you in your place, thank you…now get out…I can do the rest…” she said in her all superior voice. Seeing defeat, he kissed her on the cheek before walking out of the steamy bathroom. 20 minutes later, she walked out looking all shiny and clean and said cheerfully.

 

“Your turn…and don’t expect the same treatment…I’m not that nice.” She said as she tried to suppress a grin and failed miserably. He grabbed his nightclothes (Boxers) and walked back into the bathroom. Turning on the nozzle to cold he stepped in yelped slightly but after a minute relaxed letting to cold water-cool his heated body. Images of her soft skin keep flashing in his mind. After 10 minutes, he was drying himself off and not feeling much better. He made up his mind to talk to her about this as she was a talker and was always right on target were feelings were concerned. He walked out of the bathroom and found her on the bed, the Genealogy Book on her lap. The television on in the background turned to an all day news channel.

 

“How long have you liked me?” he blurted out silently cursing himself for his tactlessness’. She looked up, brows raised and placed the bookmark at the page she was at, closed the book and smiled gently.

 

“4-5 Years” She said point blank in a brisk voice.

 

“You’re kidding…right?” Harry asked incredulously vivid greens wide with astonishment. She grinned before in her patient voice as if speaking to a 5 year old.

 

“No, subconsciously I’ve always like you, but it was never like a big deal or anything. I know how much it bugs you when people always said we were going out but it was like if something ever happened I knew what I would do and if nothing ever came of it that was fine too. It’d be the same if Ron asked me out…Do I like you more then a friend…yes…How serious will this get…well as serious as we allow…” Mione said calmly as if stating the sky was blue…However, he couldn’t forget the mention about Ron.

 

“You like Ron?” He interrupted abruptly.

 

“Yes, or at least I use to, but we talked and we realized that whole opposites attraction wasn’t worth ruining a friendship…we’re far too different. So, I made some suggestions and with a great big pop, he pulled his head out of his arse and took what a said seriously. He asked one of the girls I suggested to him out and now they are together. I saw they would be a good match even before they did and I’m quiet happy about him and Luna. They complement one another very well and she unique enough for him and he just good to her…He joked about her but I think he really like her. Anyway were not talking about Ron and Luna. So what did you want to exactly talk about…our past relationships…or feelings…what I want for this relationship?” She asked briskly as she looked at him with a small reassuring smile her browns eyes soft. He walked over to the bed and took a seat.

 

“Well I already know about Viktor and you know about Cho…There was never anyone else for me who I was interested in …what about you?” he asked sheepishly.

 

“Interested in or went out with?” she asked carefully as she looked at him her browns eyes guarded.

 

“Went out with…” he said slowly. He felt his heart plummet to his stomach his breath stilled.

 

“Five…total…” she said softly then added “But, listen Harry it doesn’t matter who were went out with before now. I mean you’ve had other difficulties in your life that make it hard for you to have a relationship. I mean Voldemort chasing you most of your life definitely cause problems with a relationship…I can’t image what life is like for you…” She rushed but stopped when he said in a slightly raised voice

 

“But you’ve been with me for 5 years, and have gone through the almost the same as me and still managed to go out with five guys…THAT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE…I’VE HAD ONE RELATIONSHIP…YOU’VE HAD FIVE…MY GOD…AND DON’T GIVE ME THAT CRAP ABOUT VOLDEMORT…HOW COULD YOU IN 5 YEARS NOT TELL ME…” He bellowed as he looked at her his green eyes blazing. She lowered her head tears pricked in the corners of her eyes and when she spoke he knew he hurt her but all the same was hurting himself.

 

“I know what I said hurt you, but I can’t deceive you. But Harry you didn’t know the rest of that stuff about me either and I can probably guess what really bothers you with me being with that many men. I’m not going to judge you for what has already happened. I like to concentrate on now and us, But if this is too much for you maybe we should go back to being friends.”  She finished softly as she pulled her knees up wrapped her arms around her legs and placed her chin on her knees. Her brown eyes dark, full lips pressed in a thin line. They sat there for several minutes and Harry sat there thinking

 

“Five guys…would she have slept with them…who could it be…George mentioned Sirius but he was so much older then her, and Viktor, but who would the others be…I mean what do I really know about her” the deep voice said coldly.

 

“Nothing…You don’t know what she feels or thinks…or even what she’s capable of…I mean hell until this summer you never even knew where she lived or grew up or favorite flower or music…or anything…great friend you are…You get her in how many near death experiences…I mean look what the girls done for you what does it matter who she’s been with before you…She’s always there for you…” a softer voice said quietly.

 

“Five men…not boys or guys…men she said…Hell you can be setting yourself up for some serious pain man just for some sleazy ho…” The deep voice said cruelly.

 

“But does that really matter. She’ll never lie to you Harry. You need her, you know that don’t you…How bad are your nightmares now that your with her…who can calm you with one touch…Who does so much for you and ask for nothing in return…” the soft voice said achingly. He shook his head.

 

“Just one thing, were you in love with any of them?”  He asked softly. She looked up and smiled.

 

“No, attracted yes, but never love. I think you’ve always had my heart…” She said as she blushed softly.

 

“Ok, I’m sorry… I just…I hate the thought…never mind…forgive me?” he asked softly his green eyes soft and pleading.

 

“There’s nothing to forgive…” She whispered as she looked at him. He leaned forward and kissed her softly. Minutes later he was holding her close, as frazzled as he was just minutes before he couldn’t help but marvel at how calm he felt just to hold her close and feel asleep with this complete sense of peace that wiped all dreams of Sirius and Mysterious women away.

 

 

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They woke up early the next morning. By 8:30 both were dressed and banging on her parents door. Dreams of Sirius, Women and The Prophecy completely out of his mind as he began to feel nervous. Would his Great-Grandmother like him, would she be sweet and loving, would she be cold and cruel, did the picture he have of her do her justice…He started to bite his nails as Helen and Edward joined them in the lobby. The door attendant hailed a cab and then they were off. The buildings and places they passed barely registered as the cab drove around the city. Finally, coming to a stop in front of a small café somewhere in the middle of Köln. Edward paid the driver and the foursome got out. Mione in the lead she walked briskly into the quaint restaurant, Head held high, shoulders back walking proudly as a peacock. He looked around the place. The outside didn’t do the place justice…once inside the place was like nothing he had ever seen. It was twice the size of the Leaky Cauldron and 10 times as beautiful as The Three Broomsticks which Harry had always considered a very nice place. The Lobby was gleaming hardwood oak floors with a blood red carpet down the middle; the walls were oak paneled with Pictures of beautiful landscapes and people… all moving of course. They whispered excitedly as they looked at him pointing and whispering to one another. There were various high backed, claw footed, red velvet stuffed chairs along the walls of the lobby. They stopped in front of a tall gold podium where a Black haired, Hazel eyed, wizard in formal black dress robes greeted them.

 

“Good morning do you have reservations…” The young man asked as he read from a black book on the gold podium. He looked at the four...his jaw dropped a he looked at Harry.

 

“Harry…Merlin’s beard…Grandmum…Grandmum he’s here…he’s here…” the man bellowed. Seconds later a tall woman with silvery, gray hair, thin pink lips and keen hazel green eyes walked in from the dining room and older man with shoulder length, gray/black hair and blue/green eyes following closely behind. Having already seeing their pictures he knew who the man and woman were, Anna- Maria Potter, Harrys’ Great Grandmother and Theodore Liam Potter his Great-Uncle. They smiled warmly at him and in a strangely accented voice Anna-Maria spoke.

 

“Harry, my god…youz look juzt like yours father…they weren’t kidding, but your mothers eyes…wonderful…juzt wonderful…Iz zoo great to zhee you.” Anna said as she engulfed him in a strong hug and kissed him on the cheek.  She stepped back and looked at him. He was about 3 inches taller then her.

 

“Thank you, the pleasures all mine…I um…” He mumbled as he looked at Mione who was smiling widely and in her superior voice.

 

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Potter…Harry’s at a loss right now because up until 2 days ago he knew nothing about you or any of the other Potter’s for that matter…I know this is awkward for him and new for you as well, But maybe if we all sit down and talk that would be good. I’m Hermione by the way and these are my parents Helen and Edward.” Hermione said as she held out her hand and Anna shook it, then the same to Helen and Edward.

 

“Then Iz guezz it Zhould be youz who I thank you forz bringing Harry back into our livez. Havz you eaten?” Anna asked with a smile. Theo shook both Harry’s and the Granger’s hands as did the young man Lloyd...Theo’s grandson and Harry’s cousin. 

 

“Not yet…This is a beautiful place you have here. It got five stars in both Muggle and Wizarding restaurants.” Mione said and she followed Anna into the dining area. The main area was much like the lobby, oak floors and tables with red table clothes, fine Wedgwood china sat on each round table, high backed, red velvet chairs around the tables some larger then the other. Pictures were on the wall a beautiful blend of Muggle and Wizarding pictures. Gold chandlers hung from the high vaulted ceiling and gold torches on the wall at various intervals. There was a stage near the back and small dance floor, the place was immaculate and impressive. Anna Lead them to a table in the middle of the room. Lloyd walked back threw a door next to the stage and seconds later, a petite black haired girl who looked no older then 12 and two tall red haired boys with Teal green eyes came out with smiles. The boys had to be as tall as Ron but there hair more brown then red and eyes more of a blue green then emerald green like Harry’s. The girl had Violet eyes and very long Curly black hair held back in a ponytail.

 

“Gradmuzz you didn’t tell uzz Harry would be here today…I thought itz whazz tomorrow?” The girl asked as she came.

 

“Yez, zhee did you juzt wazn’t lizening…Tory…” One of the red haired boys said as he came up to Harry and held out his hand.

 

“Allen Potter…pleasure to finally meet youz Harry…this is minez brother…Ethan and couzzin Victoria…Tory…” Allen said with a grin. Up close Harry could see the girl was older then he thought and the Boys younger.

 

“Ok zettled down…zit youz frightening the poorz boy. Zo Harry what do you know exaztly know about this zide of your family…” Anna asked as she looked at the boy with those keen hazel eyes.

 

“Well other then the information Mione got off then Net, Interpol and Wizard records those are it. No one ever told me much about my father’s family.” Harry finished lamely as he blushed slightly looking down. Mione took his hand and gave it a squeeze.

 

“Not zurprizing, One would think being married to Albuz, He would tell hiz own wife were her great-grandzon wazz but no, he’s alwayzz telling me this waz as much for my protection as yourz...Codzwallop in my opinion…Hez Juzt very greedy were you are concerned.” Anna said calmly.

 

“Your married to Professor Dumbledore…Mione you didn’t tell me that…” Harry said as he looked at her.

 

“Sorry, I didn’t find that…” Mione said with a grimace.

 

“Oh you didn’t know…well when Alexander…your Great grandfather passed away…This was years before you were born…Grindelwald murder him. Alex worked with Albuz and Nicholaz. So about 2 years after Alex’z death, Albuz defeated Grindelwald. Then 6 monthz later Albuz came into the Reztaurant took my hand and confessed his unending love to me…I waz zhocked to zay the least but I accepted his propozzal of marriage and have been with him ever zince…Your Grandfather and Uncle took the newz very well. Both were married and having children of there own. They were happy I was not zo be alone. Our golden Anniverzary will be in about two weeks. Our children are trying to zuprize us with a grand party, butz itz unnezazzary. With all that is going on…it can wait. How waz your party the other night…Did you receive your giftz?” Anna asked kindly.

 

“Yes, thank you for the subscription; I got my first magazine yesterday before I left…” Harry said referring to the magazine Quidditch Illustrated.

 

“Good…My boys never cared much for ze zport, but I was thankful your father did…He zaid the zame thing when I got him the magazine az well…I figured if my boyz weren’t’ going to like zee sport at least one of my grandson’s would…Azz it waz he waz exceptional. I waz zo happy to hearz you play as well…I was a Keeper myself…and I believe anyone that can zhould learn to fly…I’m Muggle-born if you did not know that. Zo when I got my letter to Hogwartz I nearly fell over. My parents were very proud of me and I took to the wizarding life like a duck to wazzer. I’m dominating the conversation…I know all about your Harry…Now my Huzband has mentioned you to me in pazzing. Zo tell me more about yourzelf?” Anna asked as she looked at Mione.

 

“Well, um let’s see, I’m 15…I’ll be 16 next month, those are my parent’s. I am Muggle born, I grew up in Marble Hill Park, London till about three years ago, moved to Yorkshire after that. Harry and I have been friends since first year, and I’m going to be a big sister soon…I have a basic knowledge of Quidditch, but don’t play myself…But I love to fly now and I’m looking forward to my 6^th year at Hogwarts.”  Mione said calmly as she blushed slightly and looked at Harry, whom squeezed her hand and smiled. The food had arrived while they had been talking. Helen and Edward were talking to Theo and Allen, Ethan and Tory was listening to Harry, Mione and Anna talk.

 

“And you two hazze been going out vor how long?” Anna asked quickly with a smile.

 

“3 days now…” Harry said softly as they looked at one another.

 

“Good…Love is a wonderful thing…and itz clear that both of you care very muzz for each other. However that doesn’t mean I want you to rush out and get married. I know your parent’s married very young, but you’re both young you haz time.” Anna said. Harry and Mione both flushed scarlet. Tory, Allen and Ethan snickered. Theo shook his head while Helen handed Edward a 20-pound note. Mione seeing this looked at her parents in disbelief and said in a slightly raised voice.

 

“You two bet on what she would say…oh my god you both need Gamblers Anonymous. You two are so embarrassing…” Mione said as she pressed her hand against her forehead and shook her head. The others laughed and her dad said in a warm voice.

 

“Hey I thought you’d be proud of me…I finally beat your mother…” Edward said calmly as Mione lifted her head, closed her eyes, shook her head and sighed loudly.

 

“Angel, your too uptight…relax there’s nothing wrong with betting, I mean it’s not like we went out and blown your entire college fund…just harmless fun.” Helen said in a practical voice as she looked at her daughter.

 

The rest of the morning was spent talking and getting to know one another Anna gave them a tour of the restaurant. When the lunch crowd came in Anna suggested heading back to the house. The drive there took some time as the house was on the outskirts of Köln. The place was more of a castle more then anything…even bigger then Mione’s sprawling home.  About half the size of Hogwarts, with a grand foyer, and rooms, staircases and secret passages. Harry met more of his family there. Anna insisted they stay there for the rest of their trip and Edward and Helen agreed. Anna as kind as she was observant insisted Helen have a lie down in the afternoon…telling her how tired she was when she was pregnant with Albert and Theo. At around 8:00 that night Albus and a few members of the Order joined them. Tonks, Remus and Mad-Eye joined the festivities. Harry watched the way his headmaster was with his great-grandmother and he could see by the look in the older man’s eyes that he loved her very much. It was awkward at first to acknowledge this but Harry could tell they were still very much in love.  It was about 9:00 when Albus pulled him aside.

 

“Harry, May I have a word with you please?” Albus asked calmly.

 

“Yes, Sir…” Harry said as he looked at him and followed the man out of the Garden and back into the house. They walked in silence and finally stopped in front of a large oak door with a griffin knocker on it. Albus waved his wand and the door opened. Harry following in the room was much like his office back at Hogwarts a large desk near the fireplace. Comfortable furniture around the dark paneled room, oak floors and Pictures, but there pictures were of his family. Albus waved his wand the fire blazed to life and Albus took a seat in one of the comfortable high backed chairs, Harry taking the seat opposite.

 

“I’m sure by now you’re very angry with me for not telling you this sooner…”Albus began, but Harry already anticipating what his headmaster was going to say interrupted.

 

“No, Actually I’m not…I was surprised at first, Then maybe a little angry, but I guess it Mione’s influence that’s helping me not to go stark raving ballistic… you know that and few things surprise me anymore. I’m just grateful to be here. What’s done is done…Grandpa…” Harry said with a smirk. Albus smiled.

 

“Albus might be easier…Your father always found that easier, but your more like your mother…Whom even after she graduated still called me Headmaster…It took a lot of convincing on my part for Albert and Anna to let them get married straight out of Hogwarts. That and James threatening to hex his parents and Grandmum if they gave him any problems with it. But, Anna and Eleanor like Lily. So that went off without a hitch. Her parents didn’t handle the news any better, but all and all there wasn’t much we could do to stop it, both had just graduated a week earlier. Both were of legal age and one look and anyone could see they loved one another very much. They were alike enough to get along and different enough not to bore one another, but both had terrible tempers. They got married here in the Garden. About a year, after they got married Lily became pregnant with you. As you know your parents were in Order, However, your Grandfather and Grandmother weren’t…By then Voldemort was very powerful, So James, Lily and I talked and with a lot of Objections and Fighting…We hide them. This was before I heard the Prophecy. For as I knew the stronger Voldemort got them more damage he would do to anyone who would defy him. See Tom needed people of power and when Albert refused to join him…He killed him and your grandmother. After that, the others did not protest. So Anna and Theo, Rita, Nate, Nick and everyone else had to be hidden. Even now, I won’t let them join. I swore after Alex died I would do everything within my power to protect his family. I failed your grandparents and for that, I could never forgive myself. Anna and James were different. Anna is a remarkably understanding woman and though I didn’t believe it at the time, your father was too. They were very much alike. James was very close to her. So whatever Anna said or did James would do as well. Then I heard that Prophecy and gave Frank and Alice and your parents the heads up, All four refusing to go into hiding at first. Then I finally convinced your parents… and well you know the rest...” Albus finished solemnly.  Harry sat there taking all this in. Whatever feelings of anger, or confusion he felt were completely washed away.

 

“How do you do it…how do you manage all that…I don’t believe until now I could ever truly appreciate all that you do for others…People always talk about how powerful you are, but your compassion it just like Mione’s, it’s like a bottomless ocean, with nothing to compare to…” Harry said with a smile.

 

“Love, Harry…love for yourself and others it what makes any and everything possible…I loved your great-grandfather…we were the best of friends at Hogwarts…I’ve loved your great-grandmother since the moment I met her and knew I’d do anything for her. When Alex was killed, she was crushed, that look of complete devastation nearly killed me, but I swore I would avenge Alex and I did. You talk about compassion and that is one compassionate woman. She did not blame me for Alex’s death. But she was mad after my defeat of Grindelwald and refused to speak to me for months afterward…I was astonished. Here was my best friend’s wife whom I loved more then anything. I vanquished the dark lord that took her husband and she was angry with me because she thought she’d would loss me as well. Little did I know she harbored the same feelings for me as well? So, about 6 months of pure hell without her I came here to her restaurant, pulled her out of the kitchen, declared my undying love for her and asked her hand in marriage she was so surprised, but accepted. I made a promise to myself never to let her feel that kind of pain again and she made me promise never to kill again and thus since I haven’t nor will I ever take another’s life. Although I failed were your parents and Grandparents were concerned. She did not blame me for that either…Now that’s what love really is…When you love and I mean truly, deeply, madly, love there’s no end to your compassion and understanding…you will forgive the one you love of anything…and that is the most powerful emotion or feeling you can have for another.” Albus said with sincerity. There was a knock and the door opened. Mione stood there and it was at that moment Harry knew like nothing he had ever know before that he loved her…loved her completely, whole heartedly and without a shred of doubt…