Facing Consequences

Harry opened his eyes to the sight of beautiful brown hair as his wife cuddled into him, what had woke him was the strong feelings of concern emanating from Hermione.

'What's the matter love?' Harry asked over the bond.

'HARRY!' exploded in his head, while kisses rained down on his face and neck.

He was enjoying this immensely until he felt his wife's tears mixed in with the kisses, a slight movement of his hand raised the lights as he looked at the love of his life, Merlin she was beautiful, and MERLIN she was naked!

"Hermione what's going on love?"

"Oh Harry," was all she could manage between the sobs and kisses so Harry did the only thing he could think of, he hugged Hermione closer and started returning her kisses.

When she'd recovered enough so her mind could form sentences, Hermione stopped kissing and just hugged her husband as though her life depended on it.

'Harry what's the last thing you remember?'

For some reason Harry had trouble recalling, 'the Tonks interview went well, Theo Nott needs watching but could be great, Crabbe and Goyle were surprisingly very supportive and even swore allegiance while both mothers wanted to assist with the preschool program we want to run. My next memory is of a troll in make-up trying to convince me I didn't know what I was missing. I felt a flash of something over our bond and was desperate to get to you, what happened?'

'Millicent Bulstrode injected you with a love potion that was seriously past its sell by date.'

Harry just stared at her in astonishment before bursting into laughter.

This was not the reaction Hermione was expecting and she was starting to worry about residual potion effects when Harry spoke through their bond again.

'Oh love, its ok. I'm just continually amazed at the stupidity of the wizarding world. The Boy Who Lived is going to give up the most beautiful woman in the world for a troll in a dress and they think questions won't be asked. She was probably delusional enough to believe I would love her when the potion wore off. What are we going to do about her?'

'The only punishment available is to try and ban her entry into the headless hunt. The goblins beheaded three people from House Potter.'

'Three?'

'Millicent, her mother and the creep who tried to feel me up!'

"WHAT?" Harry was out of bed, looking for robes and ready to hack a body to pieces but felt weak and really light headed.

Hermione led him back to bed, giving Harry the flask prepared by the elves to drink from.

Harry didn't know what was in the flask but felt the energy rush through his body while Hermione cuddled into him. He glanced at the bedside clock, which indicated 3am.

'Please tell me what happened and have I been here all day?'

'He put his hand on me and before I could react Winky blasted him across the room, removing certain body parts in the process. I was really shocked when Dobby then refused to help him.'

'Hermione, a member of the Potter house made sexual advances to the lady of the house. The minute his hand touched you, his life was forfeit. The elves knew this plus they love you nearly as much as I do, Dobby would probably have killed him, as would I. They are our family and will defend its members with their lives.'

Hermione just nodded her agreement before releasing the bombshell; with tears in her eyes she thought 'Harry, its Saturday morning you've been unconscious for three days.'

'Please tell me the wedding's not cancelled?'

'I could feel you getting stronger in the bond so hoped you would recover in time, cutting it fine as usual Potter,' she joked.

'Nothing could keep me away from you love.'

'Harry, I don't want to wait any longer. I think we should finalise the bond right now, I nearly lost you and not feeling your presence in our bond was devastating. Completing the bond will make us stronger and allow Poppy to treat any injuries. Please Harry?'

'Would you mind waiting just a little bit longer love?'

He could sense the hurt as she asked the question, 'why?'

'Well I really need a shower, but I promise I'll be right back and then I'm all yours.'

The joy and love radiating from his wife would melt stone hearts, 'only if I'm allowed to join you in the shower.'

'Second best idea you've had today love.'

The windows rattling wakened Sirius, he didn't think it was stormy before his senses felt the magic pulsing through the room, he could only think of one source, Harry!

He shot out of bed and headed for their room to find Emma, Dan and Ginny already there but being stopped from entering, not by a shield but two elves named Dobby and Winky.

A golden light was all around the door guarded by the elves from an upset Emma Granger.

"My daughter is in there and may be in danger or require help, I order you to let us pass," ranted Emma.

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