Harry Potter and the Quest for the Horcruxes

hollytiger

Rating: NC17
Genres: Romance, Action & Adventure
Relationships: Harry & Hermione
Book: Harry & Hermione, Books 1 - 6
Published: 17/07/2007
Last Updated: 17/07/2007
Status: in_progress

Chapters

1. Prologue

2. Chapter 1

3. Jessica's Song

4. untitled

5. untitled

6. untitled

1. Prologue

Prologue

Oct. 31st, 1981

â€œSirius, is it true? Are James and Lily dead?â€� asked a young woman holding an infant girl in her arms. Sirius Black rubbed his temple and sighed. He couldnâ€™t lie to his wife, especially since their 18 month old daughter was in her arms. He looked out the window as he watched the fireworks shooting off in the sky near Magnolia Crescent.

â€œYes Bella, it is true, and Peter sold them out. I have to confront him. I promise I will be back with Harry. Heâ€™s our responsibility now.â€�

â€œJust promise you will come back to us Padfoot,â€� said Bella as she stroked his cheek with her free hand.

â€œI promise,â€� he said and he leaned down and passionately kissed his wife.

â€œWhat was that for?â€� she asked as they pulled away.

â€œJust in case something happens to me,â€� he said. The little girl in Bellaâ€™s arms stirred and she motioned for her daddy.

â€œDada, up!â€™ she said.

â€œCome here Princess,â€� said Sirius as he took his daughter from his wife. â€œI want you to promise me that no matter what happens, that you will always remember your daddy. I love you Jessica, youâ€™re my princess and nothing will change.â€�

Jessica looked at Sirius with tears in her eyes. Sirius hugged her as she hugged back and Arabella joined in.

â€œI love you, both of you, I will be back I promise.â€� He kissed his wife one last time and after handing Jessica to Bella he scurried out the door, only to never return.

â€œGood evening Bella,â€� said Professor Dumbledore as he arrived at her home. â€œI come bearing good and bad news.â€�

Bella offered him some tea as they sat in the kitchen, her cats sleeping by the fireplace.

â€œIs Sirius alright? Whereâ€™s Harry? Heâ€™s supposed to come here, weâ€™re his legal guardians now.â€�

â€œI understand that Bella, but due to tonightâ€™s circumstances, we have placed Harry in care with Lilyâ€™s sister Petunia.â€�

â€œAbsolutely not Albus! I absolutely refuse to let him live there! Those people are horrid!â€�

â€œItâ€™s for his own good. He is protected by his motherâ€™s blood and I cannot explain why he must be there he just has to be. As for Sirius, Iâ€™m afraid he killed Peter Pettigrew and a dozen muggles. Peter and Sirius confronted and they started to duel. Unfortunately, Peter died and Sirius was caught in the act. They are sending him to Azkaban as we speak.â€�

Bella let out a cry of horror and sobbed into her hands.

â€œBut Sirius is innocent! Peter and Sirius switched at the last minute! Sirius would never betray-â€œ

â€œI know Bella, but even under Veritaserum, I highly doubt they would let him go. But I have come here to ask you to keep an eye on Harry, and I need you to make sure that he is alright. Offer to baby-sit him but you have to promise that Harry doesnâ€™t know who you are, not until he gets his Hogwarts letter.â€�

â€œMama?â€� came the voice of Jessica from the doorway. The little 18 month old trudged in carrying her blankie and her pacifier. â€œMe not sweep good.â€�

â€œHello Jessica, good to see you again,â€� said Professor Dumbledore. Bella got up and picked Jessica up in her arms.

â€œWhere daddy?â€� asked Jessica.

â€œHeâ€™s gone baby, heâ€™s gone. Come on letâ€™s go back up to bed.â€�

Professor Dumbledore watched as they walked upstairs and sighed as the clock struck midnight. He raised his mug into the air and sighed as looked out down the street towards Privet Drive.

â€œTo the Boy-Who-Lived!â€� he said.

2. Chapter 1

The train had finally reached Platform Nine and three quarters, and instead of excited students happy to see their families, somber students unloaded the train carriages. They looked like they had come from a funeral. They did, and were very sad that their headmaster has passed so tragically. A red-headed boy, messy black-haired boy and a bushy-brown haired girl all stepped over to a family of red-heads after they had exited the platform and returned to the Muggle world.

â€œHarry, Hermione, Ron, there you are dears, Ginnyâ€™s just behind, good. How are you holding up?â€� asked Mrs. Weasley.

â€œItâ€™s only been a few hours since his funeral, but I think weâ€™ll be okay,â€� said Harry.

â€œI canâ€™t believe heâ€™s gone,â€� said Hermione, who was still tearing in her eyes. Harry gave her a small hug, which slightly startled Hermione. Ginny uncomfortably shifted near Ron, who scuffled his feet.

â€œWell, I do say we better hurry along now. Harry, where are the Dursleys?â€� asked Arthur Weasley, who was standing next to his wife.

â€œOh, I told them not to pick me up. Ron and Hermione are coming with me to the Dursleys. We wonâ€™t be there long, just some business I have to take care of. Then weâ€™ll back at the Burrow, we promise.â€�

â€œOh Harry, before we go, thereâ€™s my parents real quick,â€� said Hermione, as she dragged him away from the Weasleys.

â€œBack me up,â€� she whispered.

â€œHello Hermione, ah Harry, so good to see you again,â€� said Mr. Granger.

â€œHello Mr. Granger, Mrs. Granger, nice to see you again as well.â€�

â€œMum, Dad, I wanted to write you and tell you I was going home with Harry and Ron, but I wanted to have Harry here explain why. Umm, Harry?â€� He looked at her with wonder in his eyes and she mouthed, â€œGo on,â€� to him. He nervously looked at the two dentists, and then to the Weasleys and then back to the Grangers.

â€œOh, umm, Hermione and Ron are escorting me back home. You see, my relatives arenâ€™t very understanding, and if I tried to leave on my own, even with Magic, they might not let me. So Hermione and Ron are my moral support, and then weâ€™re going to the Burrow for the rest of the summer.â€�

â€œI see,â€� said Mr. Granger. â€œAnd if Hogwarts reopens, are you both planning on returning?â€�

Harry looked at Hermione, who shrugged her shoulders.

â€œWell, Harryâ€™s not,â€� said Hermione. â€œSo umm, the answer for me probably would be no.â€�

â€œWhy not Hermione? You have a great future ahead of you!â€� said Mrs. Granger, starting vividly at Hermione.

â€œYes, but a long time ago, I told Harry that Iâ€™d be there no matter what for him, and I havenâ€™t left him yet have I?â€� She turned to look at him and stared into his eyes. â€œI never will, Harry, I promise.â€� She smiled, and Harry returned it, and clasped his hand in hers.

â€œWell then Harry, would you three like a ride to your familyâ€™s home?â€� asked Mrs. Granger.

â€œSure, thatâ€™d be great,â€� said Harry. They walked over to the Weasleys and hellos were exchanged all around.

â€œRon, the Grangers are taking us to the Dursleyâ€™s, that alright with you?â€�

â€œSure, that be great!â€� said Ron. Harry sent Hedwig and his other things with the Weasleys but took his wand just in case. The families said goodbye and parted their separate ways.

After a long drive from Kings Cross, Harry, Ron, Hermione and the Grangers arrived at the Dursleys. Mrs. Granger turned around in her seat to let the teens know they had arrived, and smiled at the most cutest moment she would ever see in her life.

Ron had dozed in the far back of their SUV, while in the middle seat, Hermione had curled herself up into Harry, whose arm was holding her protectively, with Hermione's book draped across their laps.

â€œKids, weâ€™ve arrived, wake up.â€�

Ron stifled a yawn, and caught a glimpse of Harry and Hermione asleep in their seat. He smiled, and laughed as he poked Harry and Hermione on their shoulders.

â€œGuys, wake up, weâ€™re here.â€�

â€œHmm? Oh. okay Ron,â€� said Harry, who gently woke Hermione and they blushed as they untangled themselves from each other.

â€œWeâ€™ll be right back Dad, donâ€™t go anywhere!â€� said Hermione and the three teens walked up to the house. They entered the house only to find it empty.

â€œHello? Anyone home?â€� asked Harry.

â€œHarry, in the kitchen,â€� said a voice. He walked in to find Aunt Petunia sitting at the table, looking very upset as she drank her tea.

â€œAunt Petunia, are you alright?â€� asked Harry as Hermione and Ron joined them.

â€œVernon left, and he took Dudley with him,â€� said Petunia. â€œIâ€™m sorry to hear about your headmaster.â€�

â€œThanks,â€� said all three teens. They all stood there in silence before Harry spoke up.

â€œWell, if youâ€™ll excuse me, I just came to fetch a few things I left here, and then I will be gone for good. You wonâ€™t have to worry about me, but I promise Iâ€™ll come visit you whenever I can.â€�

Petunia nodded and the three of them retreated to his old bedroom, and proceeded to help him pack the rest of his belongings. A few minutes later, they were all downstairs and out the door.

â€œGot everything Harry?â€� asked Mr. Granger as they helped Harry load his belongings into the back.

â€œYup, all set,â€� he said.

â€œOkay, next stop, The Burrow!â€�

Location: Salem Junior Military School, Salem, Mass. USA, Colonelâ€™s office

Colonel James Murphy sat at his desk, reviewing the dayâ€™s events. He peered out a window and saw that his schoolâ€™s drill team was working hard for their Regional championship coming up in a week. There was a knock at his door.

â€œEnter,â€� said the Colonel.

â€œSir,â€� said Captain Jessica Black as she entered the room and saluted the Colonel. It was his step-daughter and second in command. Colonel Murphy saluted back.

â€œAt ease, Black,â€� said Murphy. She eased but still remained tense. He became worried as he stared at her. â€œWhat is it, hun?â€� He sipped on his coffee as Black spoke.

â€œDad, itâ€™s about Voldemort.â€� Murphy spit out his drink, nearly spraying Black.

â€œWhat?â€�

â€œItâ€™s Voldemort, Dad, heâ€™s on the attack. I just received word from Remus Lupin over at Hogwarts. Apparently, three underground stations and a bus exploded this morning. Over 50 Muggles were killed, hundreds were hurt.â€�

â€œShit, Iâ€™d heard about that, but I didnâ€™t think it was the work of Death Eaters.â€�

â€œYes, the Death Eaters disguised themselves as Muggles and used homemade bombs in muggle sacks. Unfortunately,â€� Black continued, â€œAurors stepped in and wiped the memory of hundreds of Muggles. Terrible publicity for the Ministry of Magic over there.â€�

â€œIs that all you wanted to talk to me about?â€� asked Murphy.

â€œNo, he also told me that Hogwarts closed. Dumbledore is dead.â€�

â€œOh shitâ€¦â€� cursed Murphy.

â€œPermission to speak sir?â€� asked Black.

â€œGranted,â€� said Murphy.

â€œI move that we close this school,â€� said Black. â€œFor the safety of ourselves and those around us. We could be a target.â€� Murphy widened his eyes and nodded.

â€œThat sounds logical. But how are we going to explain our reason for closing?â€�

â€œIâ€™ll meet with the witches and wizards at this school, and you can meet with the Muggles.â€�

â€œSounds like a plan,â€� said Colonel Murphy and he turned on the P.A. on his desk.

â€œAttention cadets, sorry for the interruption but will the 1st Division Privates, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Captains and Majors please report to the Gymnasium while the 2nd Division report to Sarah Good Hall for an Emergency meeting.â€�

Jessica nodded her head as Murphy dismissed her and headed to the gym. She sighed as the cadets strolled in, and her fiancÃ© and fellow Captain joined her.

â€œJess, whatâ€™s going on?â€� asked James Stevens.

â€œIâ€™ll explain in a second, love,â€� said Jessica as she gave him a quick peck on the lips.

â€œCaptain Black, permission to speak Maâ€™am?â€� asked a private as the witches and wizard cadets at the school all gathered in the Gymnasium.

â€œPlease hold all questions until the end of this briefing,â€� said Jessica as she spoke to the group. â€œFor those of you that donâ€™t keep up with the events of our kind around the world, I regret to inform you that Voldemort,â€� she smiled as a few people winced, â€œ has struck again. Several death eaters attacked Muggle London blowing up three subways and a Double Decker bus.â€�

The room gasped, Jamesâ€™ mouth dropped and he stared at her as Jessica continued.

â€œOne of the Wizarding schools over there, Hogwarts, recently suffered the loss of their headmaster and decided, for the safety of the students, to close. My family is over there, and the same with some of you people. After speaking with Colonel Murphy, he decided that Salem Junior Military Academy will be closing as well.â€�

There was an uproar and some students cried, some yelled, and some just sat in shock.

â€œWhat are we to do then, whatâ€™s gonna happen?â€� asked a private way in the back of the stands.

â€œFor now, we will stay open for two more weeks. We do have the Drill team championship coming up and then after that, the school will be closed. I would think everyone goes back to their families until further arrangements can be made. Most of those who are American, will probably go to regular wizard school and us Brits will go back and if Hogwarts reopens, go there. That is all for now, we will brief you again as soon as we get more information. DISMISSED!â€� She saluted the cadets, and they saluted back, and exited the gym. Jess sighed as James took his hand in hers and he hugged her as she broke down in tears.

â€œItâ€™s going to be okay, shhh, donâ€™t cry love,â€� he said. He sighed and continued to hold her.

Location: The Burrow

â€œRemus, a letter just came for you!â€� said Molly Weasley as he entered the house after greeting Harry, Ron and Hermione at the gate. He took the letter from Molly and opened it.

It read:

Salem Junior Military School

Salem, Mass. USA

Founded 1967

Headmaster: Colonel James W. Murphy

Dear Uncle Moony,

After your recent news from London, I spoke to my headmaster, a fellow wizard, and we have decided to close the school due to the latest attacks. With our school being full of Muggles AS well as witches and wizards, we had no choice. I certainly donâ€™t want my friends and fellow collegians blown up! (Try and explain THAT to the Cabinet and the President!â€�)

Any who, our Drill team competition is next week, and after we WIN (no worries, my Divination is paying off) the school will close and I will be returning to London a little less harsh and a little more disciplined.

Love you lots. Say hi to Mum and everyone for me.

Always your favorite,

Captain Jessica Marie Black, United States Junior Military and assistant to Colonel James W. Murphy

â€œWell, thatâ€™s settled, my niece is coming home just in time for Bill and Fleurâ€™s wedding! Everyone will get to meet her.â€�

Everyone looked at him as if he were crazy enough to be admitted to St. Mungos. He smiled and spoke again, handing the letter to Molly.

â€œSheâ€™s my goddaughter, her father, mother, your parents Harry, and I went to Hogwarts together.â€� They were puzzled once more and he laughed.

â€œHer name is Jessica Marie Black. Sheâ€™s Siriusâ€™ daughter.â€�

to be continuedâ€¦

3. Jessica's Song

Chapter 3 Jessicaâ€™s Song

Two weeks laterâ€¦

â€œMoony, why of all places, are we at a muggle bar?â€� asked Harry as he, Lupin, Tonks, Hermione, and the Weasleys sat down at a large table at a bar in London. They were meeting Jessica Black and her fiancÃ© there.

â€œActually, this bar serves both Muggles and Wizards,â€� said Lupin.

â€œReally, should I order us some firewhiskey then?â€� said Harry.

Lupin grinned and nodded, Molly quickly scolding Harry as he told the waitress to bring a bottle of fire whiskey to them, and he shook hands with a young man at their table.

â€œJimmy,â€� said Lupin.

â€œMoony,â€� said the man. Lupin turned to the others.

â€œEveryone, this is Captain James Stevens of the United States Junior Military. He is from Hogwartsâ€™ sister school in the States. Jimmy, whereâ€™s Jessica?â€�

â€œGetting ready to perform,â€� said James.

â€œPerform?â€� asked Harry.

â€œYou didnâ€™t see the sign? Tonightâ€™s a songwriters contest. First prize is your song being published, and 1000 muggle British pounds,â€� said James. Harryâ€™s eyes widened.

â€œWow,â€� said Ron. â€œImagine all the chocolate frogs I could buy with that!â€�

Ginny rolled her eyes in exasperation.

â€œCan you ever think about anything other than food Ronald?â€� asked Ginny.

â€œNo,â€� said Ron, shaking his head. â€œExcellent, firewhiskeyâ€™s here!â€�

As drinks were passed out, Ginny sulking because Molly said she was too young and irresponsible, a man came up to the microphone on the stage.

â€œLADIES AND GENTLEMEN!â€� he said. â€œWelcome to the 1st Annual Songwriters Competition here at Trinity Bar! Letâ€˜s give it up for our first contestant, from Magnolia Crescent in Surrey, a member of the Junior Military in America, singing her original song entitled â€˜Before He Cheatsâ€˜, Miss Jessica Black!â€�

The crowd cheered and Lupin, James, Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys cheered loudly as Jessica grinned, waved and took her place at the microphone. The band behind her started playing and Jessica began to sing.

Right now he's probably slow dancin
with a beach blonde tramp
and she's probably gettin frisky
Right Now he's probably buyin
her some fruity little drink
cause she can't shoot whiskey
Right now he's probably up behind her
with a pool stick showin her how to shoot a combo
And he don't know...

I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped up 4-wheel-drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville Slugger to both headlights
I slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

The crowd was on their feet, cheering and clapping along as Jessica sang. She shot a wink to James.

Right now she's probably up singin
some white trash version of Shania karaoke
Right now she's probably sayin Iâ€™m drunk
And he's thinkin that he's gonna get lucky
Right now he's probably dabbin
all three dollars worth of that bathroom polo
And he don't know..

I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped up 4-wheel-drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville Slugger to both headlights
I slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

I might have saved a little trouble for the next girl
Cause the next time that he cheats
Oh you know it wont be on me
No it won't, not on me

Cause I

I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped up 4-wheel-drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville Slugger to both headlights
I slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

Oh, Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

Oh, before he cheats

Ohâ€¦

As the song ended, the crowd wildly applauded and James turned to Lupin, who grinned.

â€œThatâ€™s one talented girl!â€� said Lupin.

â€œYep, can we blame her mother?â€� laughed James.

â€œWhere is Bella, anyways?â€� asked Lupin.

â€œStanding behind you,â€� said a voice. Lupin turned and grinned as he hugged his best friendâ€™s ex-wife enthusiastically.

â€œHello Moony,â€� said Bella.

â€œHello Tails,â€� he said. â€œYour daughter looks and sounds more like you every day.â€�

â€œWasnâ€™t she great?â€� said Bella.

â€œMoony, how do you know her?â€� asked Harry.

â€œHello Harry. You know me, just not looking like this,â€� said Bella as she winked.

Harryâ€™s mouth dropped as it dawned on him who she was.

â€œMrs. Figg?â€� he whispered. Arabella nodded.

â€œSorry I lied to you about being a squib,â€� said Arabella. â€œIâ€™m your godmother, and your other legal guardian. Dumbledore made me promise not to tell you.â€� With that she dabbed her eyes and hugged her godson.

â€œSo thatâ€™s why you were watching me,â€� said Harry as he hugged her. â€œYou were looking after me not because of the order, but as my legal guardian.â€�

â€œYes,â€� said Arabella, who was crying harder now.

â€œMum, would you stop smothering your godson and hug your daughter,â€� said Jessica, who came up to the table at that moment, giving James a kiss on the lips. The group laughed as Arabella collected herself and hugged her daughter.

â€œEveryone, this is Sirius and Arabellaâ€™s daughter, Jessica Black. Jessica, you know Harry of course, and the red heads are the Weasleys, your cousins by marriage, and Hermione Granger.â€�

Jessica hugged and said hello to her long lost family members, Harry, and Hermione.

â€œYou were great up there,â€� said Harry as he sat down in a chair.

â€œThanks, itâ€™s just a hobby,â€� laughed Jessica.

â€œNo, youâ€™re really good. I donâ€™t think I could ever get up there in front of everyone,â€� squeaked Hermione, who was now sitting on Harryâ€™s lap. Her face was a little flushed from drinking the firewhiskey.

â€œHermione, are you drunk?â€™ whispered Harry.

â€œMaybe,â€� giggled Hermione. Ron rolled his eyes.

â€œSheâ€™s only had two shots,â€� said Ron. â€œHow could she be drunk?â€�

â€œItâ€™s stronger for witches who are muggle-born,â€� said Lupin.

â€œNo, Hermione just doesnâ€™t tolerate alcohol very well,â€� laughed Harry, and as Hermione nibbled his ear in a drunken state, Harryâ€™s eyes widened.

â€œUmm, Ron, hand me another shot,â€� said Harry. Everyone laughed and as the next person performed, Ron poured Harry a shot of firewhiskey and Harry downed it.

â€œExcuse me,â€� said a man coming up to them. He was balding gray and wearing a very nice suit and sunglasses. â€œMiss Black?â€�

â€œYes, thatâ€™s me,â€� said Jessica.

â€œThat was a great song, and even if you donâ€™t win, Iâ€™d like to sign you. Iâ€™m Clive Davis, Iâ€™m with RCA Records.â€�

Jessicaâ€™s jaw dropped as he pulled out his card and handed it to her.

â€œOh my god, it really is you! I love your work!â€� said Jessica. She motioned to Jimmy.

â€œThis is my manager and my boyfriend, James Stevens. He helped write the song.â€�

â€œWonderful song Mr. Stevens.â€�

â€œThank you Mr. Davis,â€� said Jimmy.

â€œItâ€™s Clive. Mr. Davis is my father,â€� laughed Clive. He handed another card to Jimmy.

â€œCall me in the morning to set up an appointment so we can discuss contract details. Welcome to the label.â€�

Jessica and Jimmy shook hands again with him and Clive went back to sit at the table. The group cheered and ordered more drinks.

As the night went on Harry and Hermione were now both and the only two very drunk and were making out in a chair. After the last performer, Jessica excused herself to go stand with the other contestants.

â€œAnd the winner of our grand prize, 1000 pounds and their song published by BMI, isâ€¦JESSICA BLACK!â€�

Everyone cheered and Molly whistled with her fingers as Jessicaâ€™s jaw drop and she grinned, accepting the check and certificate from BMI. She joined her friends and family and they congratulated her.

â€œIâ€™m proud of you,â€� whispered James as he kissed her. â€œI love you.â€�

â€œLove you too,â€� laughed Jessica as she kissed him back.

Everyone made it back to the Burrow soon after, and Ron rolled his eyes as Harry and Hermione ran up the stairs towards Harryâ€™s room, giggling like mad.

â€œHow could he get over me so fast? He said he didnâ€™t want to be in a relationship,â€� said Ginny.

â€œTheyâ€™re drunk, theyâ€™re not gonna remember tonight,â€� said Jessica. â€œI wouldnâ€™t worry.â€�

Harry groaned as sunlight hit his eyes. He focused his eyes to the figure next to him.

â€œHermione?â€� he moaned. Hermione looked at him and shrieked, pulling the covers up farther across her naked body.

â€œOh my god, did we?â€� cried Hermione.

â€œYeah,â€� said Harry, pulling the blanket up close to him as well.

â€œWhat happened?â€�

â€œWell, you got drunk off of firewhiskey, and I joined you, and when we got back, we must have had sex.â€�

Hermione smiled and leaned over him.

â€œI donâ€™t regret it Harry,â€� she said.

â€œNeither do I,â€� said Harry. â€œSince weâ€™re up here already, can we take advantage of the situation?â€�

â€œOh I think we can arrange something,â€� said Hermione and she caught him up in a passionate kiss. Sparks flew inside Harryâ€™s head and the two spent the rest of the morning making love.

â€œI love you,â€� said Harry. Hermione gasped as her eyes shimmered with tears.

â€œI love you too, I always have.â€�

They both wandered down to the kitchen later (fully clothed mind you) and smiled as Molly set some coffee in front of them.

â€œI hope you two learned you lesson about drinking,â€� said Molly.

â€œYep, it landed me my best friend as my girlfriend,â€� said Harry. Hermione blushed as Harry kissed her.

â€œItâ€™s about time,â€� said Molly, smiling. â€œEat up dears, weâ€™ve got a busy day ahead of us.â€�

â€œWhat time is it?â€�

â€œItâ€™s noon, the wedding starts at 5, so we have a lot to do before then.â€�

Harry grinned.

â€œToday is going to be interesting,â€� said Harry.

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Ch. 4 Wedding Interrupted

About an hour after Harry and Hermione emerged from their bedroom, Jessica and James appeared in the kitchen with a loud crack. Hermione shrieked and jumped into Harryâ€™s lap and Jessica and James laughed as they sat down at the table.

â€œSo youâ€™ve passed your Apparition tests then have you?â€� asked Molly as she placed some lunch in front of Jessica and James. They nodded and Molly smiled. â€œGood for you two. Well, Iâ€™ll be out back in the garden working on the flowers and chairs. If you need anything just holler.â€�

â€œNow we are legal in the States and in the UK,â€� said Jessica as she began to eat her meal. â€œSorry if we scared ya Herms.â€�

â€œItâ€™s ok, you just surprised me, thatâ€™s all,â€� said Hermione.

â€œWait a sec, Mione, she just called you Herms, I thought you hated that nicknameâ€¦â€� laughed Harry.

â€œI only hate it when Ron calls me that. Honestly Harry, if we are going to have an intimate relationship-â€�

At the words â€œintimate relationshipâ€�, Jessica sprayed her butterbeer across the table in shock. James and Harry laughed as Jessica stared at Harry and Hermione in awe.

â€œYou mean you guys ACTUALLY-!â€� squeaked Jessica. Harry and Hermione blushed and Jessica squealed in delight.

â€œOk girl, you can spill the dirt on the way up to change for the wedding,â€� said Jessica as she dragged Hermione up the stairs to change. â€œSo, how good IS Harry Potter?â€�

Harry groaned as they walked up the stairs and James laughed as he clapped Harry on the back.

â€œCome on man, the guys are out back with Bill. I can hear them laughing and joking around.â€�

The two men made their way to the garden where everyone was busily setting up for the wedding. Molly was making some last minute arrangements with the chairs and flower displays, and farther out closer to the woods, Harry could make out Bill, Charlie, Fred, George, Arthur, Ron, Lupin, Moody, Mr. Delacour, and some of Billâ€™s co-workers smoking pipes and cigars.

â€œWell, wellâ€¦â€� said Fred.

â€œLooks like James and Jessica are backâ€¦â€� said George.

â€œHarry, so nice of you to finally wake up and join adulthoodâ€¦â€� laughed Fred and George and Bill and Charlie handed James and Harry each a cigar.

â€œBill, Iâ€™ve never actually had one of these before,â€� said Harry as he looked at it left and right. â€œI just remember Aunt Marge and Uncle Vernon smoking theseâ€¦they were quite nasty reallyâ€¦â€�

â€œAw go on Harry,â€� said Ron. â€œThis is the one day of the year we can do something like this without Mum catching us. Sheâ€™s too busy focusing on the wedding to notice that weâ€™re smoking these.â€�

Bill offered a light to James, who happily puffed away on his cigar. Holding the light out to Harry, James held a hand up.

â€œHold on Iâ€™ll light it for himâ€¦I think heâ€™ll die from choking if he lights his own cigar for the first timeâ€¦â€�

James took Harryâ€™s cigar and lit it with his own and then handed it back to Harry. As Harry inhaled the smoke from the cigar, his lungs gave out a little cough and Moody patted him on the back.

â€œConstant Vigilance!â€� said Moody. â€œYou alright there lad?â€�

â€œYeah, just fine,â€� squeaked Harry and he continued to smoke with the men.

Meanwhile upstairs the girls were putting the finishing touches on Fleurâ€™s gown and on their dresses. Jessica was spying out the window on the men with a pair of binoculars.

â€œWhat eez goingz on outz there Jessica?â€� asked Fleur.

â€œMollyâ€™s creating havoc as usual, my mum is trying to calm her down, and all of the guys are smoking by the woods.â€�

â€œWHAT?â€� cried Hermione. â€œDonâ€™t tell me Harryâ€™s with them.â€�

â€œOh, he isâ€¦soâ€™s Ron and Jimmy, but no surprise with Jimmy. Weâ€™ve been avid smokers for the last 2 years.â€�

â€œHow could someone wiz such ze lovely voiece as yours take up zuch a nasty habit as zmoking?â€� asked Fleur.

â€œMy step-father,â€� said Jess, turning away from the window. â€œHeâ€™s smoked for years, including all those times he was in the muggle wars. He said itâ€™s a nasty habit you pick up while you are in the army.â€�

Fleur clicked her tongue in disgust and Jess continued to peer out the window as Hermione, Ginny, Angelina Johnson and Alicia Spinnet continued to get ready for the wedding. About five minutes later a loud crack was hear and a squeal emerged from Jessica.

â€œThe colonelâ€™s here!â€� squealed Jess and she darted out the door. Jessica ran all the way out to where Murphy had joined the men and she greeted him in a massive embrace.

â€œDad!â€� cried Jess.

â€œMunchkin!â€� he cried. Remembering they were also soldiers in the armyâ€¦they regained their composure and saluted each other.

â€œSir,â€� said Jessica.

â€œAt ease, cadet.â€�

â€œOh good smoke breakâ€¦I am dying!â€� said Jess and she pulled her cigarettes out from her wand holster.

They continued to smoke and about 2 hours later it was time for everyone to take their places for the wedding. Guests were flooding in from left and right and the garden was becoming a circus scene.

Jessica and the girls gathered in the kitchen. Fleur took Jessicaâ€™s arm before she could escape to the outside.

â€œJessica, zanks again for agreeing to be in zee wedding.â€�

â€œIâ€™m glad to help out, sorry your cousin Veronique couldnâ€™t make it,â€� said Jess as she fixed Gabrielleâ€™s flowers. â€œOkay everyone ready?â€�

As the last guest took their seat, Bill, Charlie, Fred, George, Ron, Harry and James took their places at the front with Amelia Bones, who was voted the new head of the Wizenmagot in replacement of Dumbledore. As the music began, Gabrielle strolled down the aisle as the flower girl, followed by her little cousin Michael, who was the ring bearer. Jessica, Hermione, Ginny, Alicia, Angelina, and Fleurâ€™s cousin followed as bridesmaids and as the march began, the guests rose and oohed and ahhed as Fleur came into view.

As she reached the Altar, Fleurâ€™s father kissed her cheek and he shook hands with Bill. Joining hands and handing her bouquet to her cousin.

â€œYou may be seated,â€� said the Minister and the congregation sat. â€œDearly beloved, we are gathered here, in the sight of God, to join William and Fleur in Holy Matrimony. Who gives this woman to this man?â€�

â€œI do,â€� said Mr. Delacour and sat down.

â€œIf anyone here thinks that these two should not be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace.â€�

No one spoke up and Fleur smiled at Bill.

â€œChrist calls you into union with him and with one another. I ask you now in the presence of God and this congregation to declare your intent. Will you have this man to be your husband, to live together in a holy marriage?
Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?â€�

â€�I will,â€� said Fleur.

â€�Will you have this woman to be your wife, to live together in a holy marriage? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?â€�

â€�I will,â€� said Bill.

â€œVows, please.â€�

â€œI, William, take you Fleur, to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you. I will laugh with you and cry with you. I will love you faithfully through the best and the worst,through the difficult and the easy. What may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold So I give you my life to keep So help me God.â€�

â€�I, Fleur, take you William, to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today,tomorrow, and forever I will trust you and honor you I will laugh with you and cry with you. I will love you faithfully Through the best and the worst, Through the difficult and the easy. What may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold So I give you my life to keep So help me God.â€�

â€œThe rings?â€� asked the Minister. Charlie placed the rings on the bible in the Ministerâ€™s hands.

â€� Traditionally, the marking of the passage to tile status of husband and wife is marked by the exchange of rings. These rings are a symbol of the unbroken circle of love. Love freely given has no beginning and no end, no giver and no receiver for each is the giver and each is the receiver. May these rings always remind you of the vows you have taken,â€� said the Minister. Bill and Fleur took their respective rings.

â€œThe wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites two loyal hearts in endless love. It is a seal of the vows William and Fleur have made to one another. Bless O God these rings, that William and Fleur, who give them, and who wear them, may ever abide in thy peace. Living together in unity, love and happiness for the rest of their lives.â€�

â€œBill, I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, With this ring, I thee wed. â€œ

â€�Fleur, I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, With this ring, I thee wed.â€�

The minister motioned for Jessica to take center stage and sing for Bill and Fleur.

I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face and I've
Never been this swept away

All my thoughts seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart

â€˜Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe

In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
Iâ€™m closer than I've ever felt before
And I know
And you know
There's no need for words right now

â€˜Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe

Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe

I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way

The crowd burst into applause, as Mrs. Weasley and Arabella whistled. Including Fleur and Bill, there was not a single dry eye in the garden. The minister spoke up again as Jessica returned to her spot.

â€œIn as much as you have each pledged to the other your lifelong commitment, love and devotion, I now pronounce you husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Let us pray by reciting the prayer that our Father taught our forefathers and their ancestors.â€œ

â€œOUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done, On Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen,â€� recited the whole of the church.

â€�Those whom God has joined together let no one put as under. Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. William Weasley. Bill, You may kiss your bride!â€�

Bill kissed Fleur gently. The congregation burst into cheers and applause and the newlyweds walked down the aisle, hand in hand.

All of a sudden there was a loud crack and people started running for cover as death eaters shot spells at guests. Jessica and James teamed up to take out death eaters with the help of their military training. Jessica armed her self with protection spells and instead of clutching her wand, she stuck it in her pocket and pulled out a handgun.

â€œThereâ€™s a shotgun in the house, we need to get to it!â€� said James as he pulled his handgun out as well. They began to fire at the death eaters headed their way. As the first shots were fired, everyone fighting stopped, including the death eaters fighting Jessica and James. Everyone watched as the two fell to the ground dead, and the remaining death eaters fled the scene. As everyone cheered, Jessica removed the masks and gasped. James had shot Bellatrix Lestrange and Jessica killed Narcissa Malfoy.

â€œNoâ€¦â€� whispered Jessica and she sobbed as she held her cousinsâ€™ bodies in her arms.

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Ch. 6 Godricâ€™s Hollow

A few days later, Harry awoke to Hermione shaking her gently. He groaned and put on his glasses and smiled as he kissed the love of his life.

â€œGood morning, love,â€� said Harry.

â€œMorning Harry, come on we have to leave before the other Weasleys and my mum get up,â€� said Hermione as she helped Harry pack. They crept downstairs to find Jess, James and Ron standing near the door with their backpacks all ready to go.

â€œOkay you guys weâ€™ll walk out to the gate and portkey from there,â€� said Harry. â€œBe quiet though.â€�

Hermione left a note to the Weasleys explaining they had to attend to some business per Dumbledoreâ€™s wishes and would be back before dinner. They all walked out side and groaned when Arabella came into view.

â€œAnd just where do you think youâ€™re going loves?â€� asked Bella.

â€œGodricâ€™s Hollow,â€� said Harry. â€œIâ€™m bringing them to my parentâ€™s graves. Iâ€™d also like to see the house.â€�

â€œWell, you canâ€™t just leave without me can you?â€� asked Arabella as she summoned her satchel. â€œCome along dears we have a long ways to go.â€�

They all walked to the gate and touched the portkey, disappearing quietly.

The six travelers arrived on a hill just outside of a small town. They made their way through town and stopped in to a small pub that was just opening for breakfast. As they sat down in a large booth, they noticed a man sitting at the bar drinking firewhiskey and eating his breakfast. He nodded to the six sitting in the booth and turned back to his food and drink.

A large burly man came up to the group with menus.

â€œ Hi there my name is Dale Royal, and I own this â€˜ere pub,â€� he said as he set menus down in front of them. â€œWhat can I get you today?â€�

The group ordered their food and drink and Dale returned with their food only to finally notice Harryâ€™s scar.

â€œWhy, youâ€™re Harry Potter, I havenâ€™t seen you since you were a young lad!â€� said Dale. â€œWhat brings you back here?â€�

â€œWeâ€™re visiting my parentâ€™s graves and my house,â€� said Harry.

â€œIf youâ€™d like I will take you guys there, Iâ€™ve been the caretaker of that place the last 16 years,â€� said Dale.

â€œReally? That would be great!â€� said Hermione.

â€œOy, Mark, watch the pub will ya? Iâ€™m going to take young Harry here up to 12 Godricâ€™s Hollow.â€�

â€œSure thing, boss,â€� said Mark, who was in the back cooking up some more food. After the group finished their meals, Dale led the group through town and up a hill to where a large house stood.

â€œHere we are,â€� said Dale. He handed Harry a key. â€œIâ€™ve managed to clean most of the house up, there are still a few places that need tidying up. Iâ€™m assuming itâ€™s yours now so thatâ€™s why Iâ€™m giving you the key.â€�

â€œThanks very much, sir,â€� said Harry as Dale shook hands with them.

â€œMy pleasure,â€� said Dale. Harry handed him a small bag.

â€œFor the last sixteen yearsâ€™ worth of work,â€� said Harry. Dale tipped his cap and headed back down the hill. Harry and the others walked towards the door and Harry turned the key. They entered the house and saw a large black dog sitting at the front of the stairs.

â€œOh shit,â€� said Jessica. As the dog saw them he barked and did dances around the hall. Everyone stood in awe and Arabella raised a hand to her mouth as the dog transfigured into a tall man with dark hair.

â€œSiriusâ€¦â€� said Arabella. And with that being said, she fainted.

Ron and James rushed to her aid while Jessica, Hermione and Harry stood there, mouths opened.

â€œDad?â€� asked Jessica. â€œIs it really you?â€�

â€œIn the flesh,â€� said Sirius.

â€œBut the veil,â€� said Harry. â€œWe, we saw you die!â€�

â€œI wasnâ€™t killed Harry, I had only been stunned. Unfortunately, when my bitch of a cousin stunned me she hit me so hard my mirror fell out and flew into the veil so I was unable to contact you. Since everyone presumed me dead, I figured Iâ€™d head north here to Godricâ€™s Hollow. Iâ€™ve been living here ever since.â€�

â€œDaddy,â€� whispered Jessica and she, Harry and Hermione embraced him in a hug.

â€œMy girls, and Harry, my boy, I have missed you,â€� said Sirius as he hugged them back.

â€œWait, Sirius, you knew Hermione was your daughter all along?â€� asked Harry.

â€œYes, but she looked like she had never seen me in my entire life so I knew at that moment we met three and a half years ago in the Shrieking Shack that the Grangers hadnâ€™t told her that she was adopted.â€�

â€œI didnâ€™t find out until the end of last year,â€� said Hermione. â€œI found this half in my attic and I knew right away. But then jess showed me the other half and look.â€�

Jessica pulled the newly mended photo out of her knapsack and handed it to Sirius, who smiled.

â€œAh yes, that was taken the day you were born,â€� said Sirius.

â€œI think sheâ€™s coming â€˜round!â€� said James as he kept waving a hand in front of Arabellaâ€™s face. The other four rushed over and Sirius got down on his kneeâ€™s, placing a hand on her face.

â€œTails, love, wake up,â€� said Sirius as he stroked the side of her face.

â€œSirius?â€� whispered Arabella as she opened her eyes.

â€œHello my love,â€� said Sirius.

â€œSiri, oh Sirius,â€� cried Arabella as she held him close. â€œIâ€™d thought I lost you,â€� she whispered. Sirius kissed her head as she wept.

â€œCome on guys, letâ€™s go explore the house, give them some alone time,â€� said Harry.

The five teens walked through the house, exploring and looking at the rooms. Harry opened a door on the second floor, and stopped in his tracks. It was his old room, where Voldemort had killed his mother Lily and almost killed him.

â€œThis is where he tried to kill me, this is where it all happened,â€� said Harry. He picked up a teddy bear that was still in the crib.

â€œMy teddy bear, my mum gave me this,â€� said Harry. Hermione wrapped her arms around him and laid her head on his shoulder. He wept into Hermioneâ€™s shoulder as the others stood and watched Hermione comfort him.

â€œShh, itâ€™s okay Harry, itâ€™s alright,â€� said Hermione. Out of the corner of Harryâ€™s eye he saw something glimmering in the cabinet in the room.

â€œHermione, look!â€� said Harry. He opened the cabinet and there was a silver sword enclosed in a case.

â€œItâ€™s Godric Gryffindorâ€™s sword, but whatâ€™s it doing here? It was at Hogwarts when we left!â€� said Harry.

â€œYou donâ€™t think itâ€™s a Horcrux do you, Harry?â€� asked Ron.

â€œThereâ€™s only one way to find out,â€� said Jessica. She took the sword from the case and pointed her wand at it.

â€œDESTRUCTO!â€� she cried. The sword shattered into a million pieces and a wisp of silver mist rose from the sword.

â€œWell, I guess that answered that question!â€� said Jessica with a grin. Sirius and Arabella rushed into the room.

â€œWhat happened?â€� asked Arabella. â€œWe heard a loud bang from downstairs.â€�

â€œJessica just destroyed one of the Horcruxes,â€� said Harry. â€œGryffindorâ€™s sword.â€�

â€œThatâ€™s my girl!â€� said Sirius. â€œWait, what horcruxes?â€�

Harry told Sirius and Arabella what Dumbledore had mentioned to him just before he died.

â€œSo whatâ€™s left?â€� asked Sirius.

â€œA locket, Hufflepuffâ€™s cup, and his snake, Nagini,â€� said Harry.

â€œWait a second, didnâ€™t we find a locket in Grimmauld Place when we were cleaning last year?â€� asked Ron.

â€œOh my gosh! Youâ€™re right! And Hufflepuffâ€™s cup, I bet you itâ€™s the Tri-wizard cup!â€� said Hermione. â€œIt was meant for Harry to take, but he and Cedric both took it, and Cedric was the original Hogwarts Champion. He was in Hufflepuff!â€�

â€œCome on you guys, letâ€™s go to Grimmauld place and then to Hogwarts!â€� said Harry.

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Ch. 7 New Friends, New Teachers, A New Surprise and a New Quidditch Team

"Reach" is Â© SClub 7...no money is being made off of this fic.

The five teens and two adults quietly apparated to a small alleyway just off of Grimmauld Place. They stood between 11 and 13 and concentrated and Number 12 appeared. They all entered the house, only to find it empty. So they ran to the backyard where all of the bags had been placed.

â€œYes, theyâ€™re still here!â€� said Harry. The group searched through the bags, frantically searching for the locket.

â€œI knew R.A.B. sounded familiar,â€� said Hermione. â€œRegulas Articus Black! It all makes sense now.â€�

â€œAH HA!â€� said Jessica as she pulled a silver locket from a bag. â€œI think I found it!â€�

â€œYes, thatâ€™s IT!â€� said Harry and Hermione at the same time. Hermione grabbed the locket and threw it into the air.

â€œDESTRUCTO!â€� she cried as she pointed her wand at the locket. The locket shattered into a million pieces and the same wisp of silver mist that they had seen rise from the sword rose into the air.

â€œYES!â€� cried Harry. He swung Hermione around and the friends celebrated their closer journey towards defeating Voldemort.

The rest of the Weasleys, Remus, Tonks and Murphy were shocked to learn that Sirius was in fact alive. They partied into the night, but not for very long. Molly ordered everyone to bed so that they could get an early start to the Hogwarts train in the morning. Jessica woke to the smell of bacon. Groaning, she looked at her watch and saw that it was 6:30 AM. James shifted in his sleep next to her and she laughed. Suddenly, a wave of sickness came across her and she dashed to the bathroom and emptied the contents of her stomach into the toilet. She groaned and wiped her mouth with a piece of toilet paper.

â€œWhat in the bloody hellâ€¦â€� she murmured. â€œI didnâ€™t even drink last night!â€� She shrugged it off. â€œMust be the flu or something.â€�

Jessica flushed the toilet after taking a tinkle and washed her hands. She hopped in the shower and twenty minutes later, she joined the others downstairs for breakfast.

â€œGood morning dear, here, eat up. Weâ€™ve got a busy day today,â€� said Molly, placing some eggs and bacon in front of her.

â€œOh, no thanks Molly, Iâ€™ll just have some toast. Not feeling too good,â€� said Jessica as she pushed the plate away from her.

â€œYou okay baby?â€� asked Jimmy as Molly pushed the plate in front of Harry and put a mound of toast in front of Jessica.

â€œJust nauseous,â€� said Jessica as she slowly ate her toast.

â€œJust must be butterflies dear,â€� said Arabella. â€œYouâ€™re going to a new and bigger school. Hogwarts is pretty overwhelming.â€�

â€œI wonder who else from the academy got accepted to Hogwarts?â€� asked Jessica. â€œItâ€™d be great to see the gang again.â€�

â€œI got an owl from Mike and Rachel,â€� said James. â€œThey and Hannah got in. Not sure about Tina and John though.â€�

â€œItâ€™s be awesome if Tina and John got in, then we could perform for the school!â€� said Jessica.

â€œPerform?â€� questioned Harry and Ron.

â€œWe used to have a singing group back at Salem. We were going to send out a demo before the school closed,â€� said James.

â€œSpeaking of which, whatever happened to the RCA guy?â€� asked Hermione.

â€œOh, I turned him down to go to Hogwarts,â€� said Jessica. â€œApparently, heâ€™s a wizard too. Went to Salem himself but decided to go into the muggle music business instead of working in Salem. He said the offer still stands once I finish school. But I think I want to work at the ministry doing Auror work.â€�

â€œWe have all the marks,â€� said James. â€œMcGonagall said she will let us go into the program.â€�

â€œThatâ€™s great! Weâ€™ll probably all be in the same classes!â€� said Hermione. â€œOh my gosh, I canâ€™t believe N.E.W.T.S. are only eight months away!â€�

â€œUgh, donâ€™t remind me,â€� said Ron as he chewed on some more bacon.

â€œOkay you lot,â€� said Molly. â€œWeâ€™re leaving at 9:00 sharp, so be ready by then.â€�

Since Ginny was the only one who couldnâ€™t apparate, they flooed to the Leaky Cauldron at exactly 9:00 AM sharp and met Arthur with some Ministry cars out front. They piled in and were at Kings Cross in no time. The clock read 10:30 when they got to Platform Nine and Â¾â€™s and loaded the train. Harry ignored the stares from the first years and they all piled into the Head Boy and Girl compartment near the front. It was much bigger than the compartments they had sat in before. Just as they had settled and the train took off from the platform, the door slid open, revealing one person they had hoped wouldnâ€™t return to Hogwarts: Malfoy.

â€œWell, well, well, what have we here?â€� asked Draco. â€œPotty, Weasel, Weaslette, and the Mudblood.â€�

â€œMalfoy, how come you arenâ€™t how following in your Daddyâ€™s footsteps?â€� asked Harry, his wand drawn. â€œI was sure you wouldnâ€™t have the guts to show your face again after your betrayal to Dumbledore.â€�

â€œHow dare youâ€¦â€� cried Draco. â€œAnd my dear old cousin, what are you doing with these losers?â€�

â€œCorrection Drake,â€� said Jessica. â€œHermione here is a pureblood. And since I moved back from the States.â€�

â€œHa! Since when, you filthy traitor?â€� asked Draco as he stepped towards his cousin.

â€œSince forever. Meet your cousin and my twin sister!â€� said Jessica. Malfoy turned white as Hermione smirked.

â€œYou better be nice Drakey, your mommy wouldnâ€™t be pleased to learn that the girl youâ€™ve hated since first year is really your cousin, now would you?â€� said Hermione. Malfoy sneered as he drew his wand.

â€œMark my words, youâ€™ll be getting whatâ€™s coming to you, Potter. The same goes for you all.â€�

â€œHey Drake, whatâ€™s zero plus zero plus zero?â€� asked Jessica, her wand in her hand.

â€œWhat?â€� sneered Draco.

â€œYour I.Q. you big bouncing ferret!â€� laughed Jessica and she transfigured him into a ferret and bounced him up and down. As the people in the compartments nearby laughed at the white ferret that bounced up and down, Lupin made his entrance from a back compartment and picked up the ferret.

â€œJessica Marie Black, just what in Merlinâ€™s name are you doing?!â€� cried Lupin. â€œWho is this?â€�

â€œMalfoy,â€� said Jessica. â€œHe was threatening us. I had to do something!â€�

â€œChange him back, NOW. Before I tell your parents.â€�

Jessica groaned and changed Malfoy back into his normal self. He lay twitching his nose and teeth. When he realized he was human again, he got up and hurried away.

â€œIâ€™ll get you, you family traitor, mark my words!â€� he cried, running down the opposite end of the hall. A few people applauded Jessica and she bowed.

â€œThank you, Iâ€™ll be here all year,â€� said Jessica. She shook hands with some younger students and she was interrupted by some shrieks. She looked up and saw her old friends from Salem.

â€œJimmy! Theyâ€™re here!â€� cried Jessica and she ran to hug her fellow mates.

â€œOh my god, Jess! You look great!â€� cried the one girl.

â€œThanks Hannah, oh my gosh, Tina, John, Iâ€™m so glad you guys decided to come here! Hi Mike, hi Rachel, wow, you guys have a good summer?â€� asked Jessica.

â€œDismal, it wasnâ€™t any fun without you guys,â€� said Rachel.

â€œWell, now that weâ€™re all here, we might be able to be not only in the same house since a lot of people arenâ€™t returning, but perform at the feast as well!â€� said James.

â€œThat would be bloody brilliant!â€� said Hannah. Jessica introduced the group to Harry, Ron, Ginny, and Hermione.

â€œGuys, this is Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, his sister Ginny, and Hermione Granger, my sister.â€�

â€œYour sister?!â€� cried the five Salem alumni.

â€œWe were separated at a young age to protect ourselves from Voldemortâ€™s followers.â€� said Hermione. â€œWeâ€™re fraternal twins.â€�

â€œWow, thatâ€™s unbelievable!â€™ said Tina.

â€œWe have to go to the prefectâ€™s compartment you guys to hand out assignments and passwords,â€� said Hermione. â€œYouâ€™re welcome to stay here with Ginny until we get back.â€�

â€œYeah, Iâ€™d love to hear more about Salem!â€� said Ginny.

After their meeting, the five returned to the large compartment and indulged themselves in mass loads of sweets and played Exploding Snap. They then changed into their robes and were soon at the Hogsmeade station. The trio waved to Hagrid, who was collecting the first years, and the group got into a bunch of carriages and made their way towards the great hall. Jessica and James introduced their friends from Salem to McGonagall and asked permission if they could perform for the rest of the students. She agreed and the friends decided on which of their songs to sing. After they, and the first years had been sorted, the seven all being sorted into Gryffindor to the cheers from their friends, McGonagall rose from her seat, where Dumbledore had once sat.

â€œWelcome to another year at Hogwarts,â€� said McGonagall. The hall was only filled with about half of what it was normally supposed to be, so her voice echoed more.

â€œAs you can see, not only are some of the students normally here no longer with us, but we have some new faces as well. The seven students who were sorted last are transfers from Salem Wizardry Academy in America. Their school closed due to the recent events involving Voldemort and were placed here due to the fact they are from Great Britain. They would like to thank you for welcoming them here with open arms by performing a small song for you, but before they do that, a few reminders. The Forbidden Forest is off limits to all students unless with a teacher. Mr. Filch, our caretaker, has a list of banned items posted on his door. I am pleased to say that Weasley Wizard Wheezes products are NOT on the list.â€�

McGonagall cracked a small smile as cheers erupted from the students. She clicked her goblet for silence and she spoke again.

â€œThis year we have four new teachers joining our staff. Returning to the Defense Against the Dark Arts position is Remus Lupin.â€�

Cheers once again filled the hall, only coming from the Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff tables.

â€œFilling in for him during his absences will be Arabella Figg-Murphy, a former Auror.â€�

Jessica groaned as Arabella stood up, cheers erupting from Harry, Hermione, James and the two Weasleys. She gave a small wave to them and took her seat.

â€œTaking over the Potions class will be Sirius Black.â€�

Again, more cheers from the Gryffindors, and Jessica groaned again.

â€œAnd this year, I am proud to announce there will be a new class. It is optional, but open to all students. It is an Muggle-type ROTC class that will help you become physically fit, and learn to defend yourselves in other ways then spells. I am pleased to welcome Colonel James W. Murphy from the Salem Wizardry Academy in America.â€�

The Gryffindor table roared and Murphy nodded his gratitude to his step-daughters and their friends.

â€œAlso, house Quidditch tryouts will be held some time within the next two weeks. Please see your house boards for information. And now, if those seven students are ready, you may take the floor.â€�

The seven Salem alumni rose and transformed into their normal clothes. Jessica conjured a magical CD player to the head table and popped in a CD and played the last track. Some upbeat music began to play, everyone clapping along, and the group started to sing.

Jessica: When the world leaves you feeling blue
You can count on me
I will be there for you

Mike: When it seems, all your hopes and dreams
Are a million miles away
I will reassure you.

All: We got to all stick together
Good friends there for each other
Never ever forget that I got you and you got me

So, Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher
Reach for the stars
Follow your heart's desire
Reach for the stars
And when that rainbow's shining over you
That's when your dreams will all come true

Jimmy: There's a place waiting just for you

Jessica: Just for you

Jimmy: It's a special place

Both: Where your dreams all come true

Jimmy: Fly away

Jessica: Fly away

Jimmy: Swim the ocean blue

Jessica: Swim the ocean blue

Jimmy: Drive that open road

Both: Leave the past behind you

All: Don't stop
Gotta keep moving
Your hopes gotta keep buildin'
Never ever forget that I got you and you got me

So, Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher
Reach for the stars

Jessica: Follow your heart's desire

Reach for the stars
And when that rainbow's shining over you
That's when your dreams will all come true

Mike: Don't believe in all that you've been told
The sky's the limit
You can reach your goal
No one knows just what the future holds
There ain't nothin' you can't beat
There's the whole world at your feet
I said

All: reach

Jessica: Climb every mountain (reach)
Reach for the moon (reach)
Follow that rainbow
And your dreams will all come true

As Jessica hit the high note, the crowd went wild and started to clap along even more louder than before.

All: So, Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher
Reach for the stars
Follow your heart's desire
Reach for the stars
And when that rainbow's shining over you
That's when your dreams will all come true

So, Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher
Reach for the stars
Follow your heart's desire
Reach for the stars
And when that rainbow's shining over you
That's when your dreams will all come true

So, Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher...

When the group ended, the hall went wild and they received a standing ovation from the hall. Remus, Sirius and Arabella whistled, and then regained their composure when Jessica blushed. They bowed, changed back into their robes and returned to their seats, receiving more congratulations form their friends and housemates.

â€œThank you, that was absolutely wonderful. And now, let the feast begin!â€�

They dined on the food that appeared in front of them and soon the students were dismissed to bed. The fifth year prefects took charge of the first years and Hermione and Harry said their goodnights to their friends and headed to the Head boy and girlâ€™s dormitory.

â€œWe share a common room as well,â€� said Hermione as she and Harry reached the painting guarding the room.

â€œAh, good evening to you Mr. Potter and Miss Granger. Welcome. I am-â€œ

â€œGodric Gryffindor?â€� they cried.

â€œYes, the portraits of the founders guard this room (this time me) whenever two students from their founding house are head boy and girl. Last time two Gryffindors were head boy and girl were when your parents were filling those positions Harry. You look just like them.â€�

â€œI get that a lot,â€� said Harry.

â€œWell, donâ€™t stand there all day you two, pick a password!â€� said Godric.

Harry and Hermione looked at each other.

â€œEr, Potter and Granger,â€� said Harry.

â€œVery well,â€� said Godric and the portrait swung open. The two lovebirds were in awe as they entered their common room. It was just as nice as the Gryffindor common room, but also had a small kitchen and study area.

Harry noticed that their was only one other door in the room.

â€œUh, Hermione? I thought we each had our own room.â€�

â€œWell, since we are a couple and since we will eventually get married once we stop Voldemort, I asked McGonagall, if we could share a room and she didnâ€™t object to it since Iâ€™d probably would have been in your room every night.â€�

Harry grinned and turned to his girlfriend.

â€œWhy Miss Granger, what are you implying?â€� he asked with a cheeky grin.

Hermione grinned and dragged him to the bedroom, slamming the door behind them. It was unfortunate for the other paintings in their common room all night, however, because all they could hear were screaming, moans and groans from that bedroom.

The next morning at breakfast, Harry and Hermione walked into the Great hall holding hands, and earning whispers and stares from the other students. As they joined their friends, Ron and Jessica grinned.

â€œYou shagged last night didnâ€™t you?â€™ asked Ron.

â€œYup, they sure did, they have that look on their faces,â€� said Neville Longbottom, who had now sprouted to a tall six feet.

â€œOh Harry, oh I love you!â€� cried Seamus Finnegan as he pretended to make out with himself. The table roared with laughter as Harry threw a scone at Seamus, while Hermione blushed a bright red.

â€œShove off, Seamus,â€� said Harry.

â€œHarry and Hermione, sitting in a tree, s-h-a-g-g-i-n-g!â€� sang Jessica. The group laughed and McGonagall came over to approve their schedules.

â€œWhy am I not surprised,â€� moaned Ron as he looked at his schedule.

â€œWhat are you guys taking?â€� asked Hermione as she looked at Jessicaâ€™s timetable.

â€œAll of the same classes as you and Harry, plus weâ€™re taking Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid and the Colonelâ€™s class. Weâ€™re his assistants.â€�

â€œBoth of you?â€� asked Harry as he looked from James to Jessica.

â€œYup,â€� they said.

â€œYou guys should join us during the Colonelâ€™s class, it will strengthen you up for fighting Voldemort,â€� said James. â€œItâ€™s during your one free period.â€�

As Professor McGonagall walked by again, Harry, Ron and Hermione to have the ROTC class added to their schedules.â€�

â€œAbsolutely, I am not surprised that you decided to add that. Good luck to you all.â€�

The group made their way down to the dungeons, where Sirius greeted them and they began to learn about advanced healing potions. After earning 50 points for Gryffindor, they made their way to DADA, where Lupin was waiting.

â€œHello class, welcome to advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts. I am Professor Remus Lupin and this is my assistant, Professor Arabella Figg-Murphy. For those of you who donâ€™t know me, particularly, the five of you,â€� he said pointing to Mike, Rachel, Tina, Hannah and John, â€œI am a werewolf. When it is a full moon, I shall be gone for a few days, and Professor Murphy here will be taking my spot. If anyone has a problem, too bad. And now, if you will turn to your textbooks, we shall start with Chapter 1.â€�

After the class ended, the Gryffindor seventh years made their way to the Great Hall for Lunch.

â€œBloody Hell, I canâ€™t believe we have a fifteen page essay due by Thursday!â€� cried Ron. â€œWhat was Lupin thinking?â€�

â€œHe canâ€™t favor us all Ron, besides, heâ€™s just doing his job,â€� said Harry. Jessica stopped in her tracks.

â€œOh bugger,â€� said Jessica.

â€œJess, whatâ€™s wrong?â€�

â€œI think Iâ€™m going to be sick again!â€� cried Jessica and with that she ran into the Girlâ€™s lavatory, which was right next to her. As she re-emerged from the lavatory, James looked at her.

â€œBabe, I think you should go to the hospital wing, thatâ€™s the third time in the last 48 hours youâ€™ve vomited.â€�

â€œI think youâ€™re right. See you guys in a bit,â€� said Jessica, and she headed for the hospital wing.

â€œNo, thereâ€™s got to be a mistake, I canâ€™t be!â€� cried Jessica to Madam Pomfrey.

â€œThereâ€™s no doubt about it, and the test doesnâ€™t lie. Congratulations Miss Black, youâ€™re two weeks pregnant.â€�

â€œBloody hell,â€� moaned Jessica as she sat on the bed her hands in her head.

â€œI want you to come visit me during your free period once a week. This potion should help the nausea, take a teaspoon every day. If you run out, come see me for more. And once you get into your later months, no more rough activity.â€�

â€œWhat about Quidditch?â€� asked Jessica.

â€œYou can play until your eighth month, after that, no.â€�

â€œOkay, thank you Madam Pomfrey,â€� said Jessica. â€œI just hope Jimmy doesnâ€™t take it too much of a shock.â€�

And boy was she wrong. When she told Jimmy in an empty classroom, his eyes bugged out, his jaw dropped, and stared at the floor in disbelief.

â€œBaby, say something. I was just as shocked as you are, believe me. This is the last thing I wanted, but I want this baby more than anything else.â€�

â€œJess, I-I mean, we were so carefulâ€¦â€�

â€œI know. But these things happen a lot. I canâ€™t wait to hear what my dad, mother and the colonel will say. Come on, ROTC is next.â€�

They reached the classroom and saw that Murphy was lining up the students by height in a straight single file military line.

â€œWhat is this, The Sound of Music?â€� asked Jessica as they set their books down and headed to the office to change into their military uniforms.

â€œJust a head count,â€� said Murphy. He stopped in front of Dean Thomas, who was first in line.

â€œYou, whatâ€™s your name son?â€�

â€œDean Thomas, sir!â€� said Dean.

â€œThomas, eh? Any relation to Devon Thomas?â€�

â€œYes, sir, heâ€™s my uncle sir!â€�

â€œI thought so, I used to be in the R.A.F. with him. Name a muggle weapon, Private Thomas!â€�

â€œA .45 caliber sir!â€™

â€œVery good. Glad youâ€™re here. 10 points to Gryffindor!â€�

â€œSir, thank you sir!â€�

â€œWow, impressive Dean!â€� said Jessica as she emerged from the office in her Captainâ€™s uniform.

â€œOkay, privates, weâ€™re going to start with the basics. Drop and give me twenty!â€�

â€œDad,â€� whispered Jessica, â€œcan we talk to you in private, no pun intended of course.â€�

â€œOkay soldiers, after those 20, do 50 more!â€™

The group groaned and Jessica, James, and Murphy stepped into his office.

â€œWhat is so important that couldnâ€™t wait?â€� asked Murphy.

â€œDad, Iâ€™m not going to be able to do a lot of physical activity this year. I found out why Iâ€™m sick.â€�

â€œAnd?â€�

Jessica tensed up.

â€œIâ€™m pregnant.â€�

â€œWhat?â€� whispered Murphy.

â€œPregnant, two weeks to be in fact. Umm, Madam Pomfrey wants me to restrain myself on any physical activity that might harm the baby.â€�

â€œWow, Jessica, I, I donâ€™t know what to say. But I guess congratulations will have to do.â€�

And with that, he hugged his step-daughter and future step-son-in-law and returned to class.

Arabella was not pleased to learn that her oldest daughter was expecting, but soon realized she was going to have a grandchild and started knitting. Sirius took James and Murphy to the edge of the lake to have a cigar, much to the dislikes of Arabella and Professor McGonagall, who had allowed Jessica and James to have their own dormitory as well. Harry, Ron and Hermione threw the lovebirds a party well into the night in the Gryffindor common room and were interrupted by McGonagall at 4 AM to tell the Gryffindors to get some sleep.

On a clear and sunny Saturday afternoon a couple weeks later, about 50 people gathered outside on the Quidditch pitch for tryouts. After dismissing several giggling Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs, and placing Ron as keeper since no one turned out for the position, the prospective beaters turned up. After them, Harry called for the prospective chasers to line up. Several nervous and shaky first, second and third years took their turns, some not making any of their shots. Ginny took her turn after the last fifth year made her last shot, to reclaim her spot. After successfully making all five of her throws into the hoops, it was Jessicaâ€™s turn.

â€œGo get them sis!â€� cried Hermione from Harryâ€™s side as Jessica mounted her broom and took off towards Ron with the quaffle. The crowd cheered as she made her first four goals, easily maneuvering past Ron. On her last attempt, Jessica aimed for the goal, but was blocked by Ron. The crowd groaned but still applauded Jessica for her outstanding effort.

â€œOkay, our chasers this year are returning members Ginny Weasley and Demelza Robins, and new member, Jessica Black with Ashlea Stevens as a reserve.â€�

The small crowd applauded.

â€œOur beaters are James Stevens and Seamus Finnegan.â€�

The crowd whooped and hollered as James and Seamus took their bows and high-fived each other.

â€œSince the seeker and keeper positions are already filled, these try-outs are-â€œ

â€œHOLD IT!â€� cried a voice. Everyone turned to see Cormic McLaggen, the boy who had tried to take Ronâ€™s position last year, walk up the field, with a broomstick in his hand.

â€œMcLaggen, Iâ€™m sorry but Iâ€™ve already made my decision,â€� said Harry, now fuming red.

â€œAw mate, let him tryout, whatâ€™s the worst he could possibly do?â€� asked James.

So Harry let Ron and McLaggen have a head to head battle for the keeper position. Jessica went up against McLaggen, and Ginny faced-off with Ron.

â€œThe one who blocks the most goals in a minute is the new keeper for Gryffindor,â€� said Harry. â€œOn your mark, get set, GO!â€�

The next minute was a whirl wind, Ron had blocked all of his shots, while Jessica had easily gotten past McLaggen about five times.

The crowd cheered as Harry ended the minute and Ron threw a fist up into the air to celebrate. McLaggen scowled and shook hands with Ron after they had both landed on the ground.

â€œWell, the keeper this year is and still is Ron Weasley. Sorry McLaggen, better luck next time.â€�

McLaggen scowled and stormed off the field, his friends following him, and the rest of the Gryffindors headed to the Common Room to celebrate.