Secrets Revealed

Harry turned to Griphook, "I know the goblins want recognition as equals and in our eyes you have that and more my friend but your goals will take the longest to achieve. We had thought having a goblin teach investment and finance at Hogwarts would help but I would now like to add the noble art of fencing to that list after seeing you in action."

"I am honoured by your words and delighted at the suggestion of goblins teaching at Hogwarts. The goblin nation has aligned itself to Lord and Lady Gryffindor and the ideals expressed here today make me proud to have played a small part. It would give me great pleasure to be involved in Stag Industries." Declared Griphook

Sirius placed his right hand on the centre of the table saying, "Count me in!"

Remus immediately followed his actions placing his hand on top of Sirius's

Dan, Emma, Winky, Dobby, Griphook, Ginny and Hermione repeated this before Harry placed his hand on top saying "Stag Industries, for the benefit of all!"

A golden light shot along each of their arms as the strangest brotherhood in history was formed.

Harry was scared as he walked along the garden path arm in arm with Hermione towards the beautiful cottage set in the heart of Kent. Dan and Emma were in front and grinning like Cheshire cats at Harry's discomfort, they were spending way too much time with Sirius!

The cottage door opened and Harry was stunned into silence as Hermione led him into the living room.

"Oh my Hermione how you've grown and on the arm of a handsome young man as well! He's a quiet one I see and they're the worst, sir what are your intentions towards my granddaughter?" asked Amanda Granger

"Excuse me but I was told I was here to meet Hermione's grandmother and when you opened the door I thought you were Dan's sister, his younger sister at that!"

"I like this one Daniel though I notice you never answered my question" said a beaming Amanda

"My apologies Mrs Granger I can assure you my intentions are honourable, in fact we're here to invite you to our wedding this Saturday!" replied a smiling Harry

Amanda Granger had to sit down while Dan supplied a small sherry from the decanter on the sideboard.

Harry was only half joking when he said Amanda could pass for Dan's sister, only the younger part was in jest! She was a beautiful woman in her mid fifties who easily looked ten years younger. Between her and Emma it was obvious where Hermione took her beauty.

Everyone was now seated as Dan carried out the introductions "Mum, this is Harry Potter, otherwise known as Lord Gryffindor!"

Dan had been looking forward to his mother's reaction for days but this was totally unexpected, she sat staring at Hermione while her mind seemed to be elsewhere.

"Mum, are you alright? I know it's a bit short notice…"

"Why didn't you tell me Hermione went to Hogwarts?" asked Amanda to the total astonishment of everyone in the room

"Gran how do you know about Hogwarts?" asked Hermione

"My grandmother was a squib, her mother had attended Hogwarts and was in Gryffindor, and then she married a non magic person who left after finding out she was a witch. When I was little I used to love listening to stories of the castle but my mother always said Gran made them up and they were like bedtime stories. Please tell me it's true!"

A dozen of the reddest roses she'd ever seen appeared in front of the young man and floated into her arms. Here was the proof her beloved grandmother had told her the truth all those years ago.

Hermione conjured a stunning crystal vase as the roses were placed on the centre of the table.

"Oh I'm sorry for being such a bad host but it means so much to know my grandmother was telling the truth! Now what's this I heard about a wedding and my Hermione going to be a Lady no less!" asked Amanda

Emma started laughing "Mum because of magic they're already married but Harry wanted to do it properly for Hermione and is having the old St Mary's church rebuilt as her wedding present. Meet Lady Hermione Jane Potter Gryffindor!"

"I think I could use another small sherry Daniel" Amanda said

Taking her glass to refill it Dan joked "Don't worry mum your taking this better than me, I fainted!"

"I think that was more to do with the golf course dad!" Hermione laughed

"Mrs. Granger Hogwarts is undergoing a lot of rebuilding at the moment but I would be delighted to give you a tour of the castle when it's finished" said Harry

Amanda hopefully asked, "You can do that?"

A laughing Emma said, "Mum Harry and Hermione own Hogwarts!"

"Where's that sherry Daniel?"

It was a different Harry and Hermione who now stood with Ginny clinging to them, dressed in black with the Potter / Gryffindor family crests on their cloaks.

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