Author's Note: - Apologizing in advance for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Disclaimer: - I do not own Harry Potter and anyone or anything related.
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Finally, the day of departure to Hogwarts arrived. Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Ginny
boarded the train and were back on their way to Hogwarts.
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Dumbledore's army and Revelations
Five of them were on their way to Hogwarts after a very happy and relaxing Christmas break. They
found an empty compartment and after putting away their trunks, they sat down enjoying their
activities. Harry and Ron started playing chess, Luna took out her Quibbler, reading it upside
down, and Hermione started reading the book she had bought from Diagon Alley during their trip to
the alley. Ginny had left the compartment to find her friends.
So it was just the two couples in the compartment. After Ginny left, Luna locked the compartment
with her wand and cast a silencing charm so that nobody would disturb them or hear their
conversations.
"So, Harry, Hermione" Luna said getting others' attention, "How's been
your married life so far?" She asked excitedly.
Ron chuckled. Luna glared at him. "Hey, don't look at me like that. I had been trying
to get details from Harry, but he didn't tell me a thing." Ron said defensively.
"And why would you try to do any such thing, Ronald. Does a word like PRIVACY exist in your
limited vocabulary?" Hermione asked looking infuriated, also a light blush staining her
cheeks.
"Awe...Look at our dear Mrs. Potter. She's blushing." Luna said teasingly.
"So, are you guys going to tell us or we would have to try something else?" She said.
"Honestly Luna, you are just as bad as Ron." Harry said, trying to sound incensed, but
ended up laughing.
"Enough of hitting around the bush, guys. You are our best friends and we have every right
to know how you both are doing." Luna said seriously (at least as serious as she could without
turning to her usual dreamy mood).
"Everything feels amazing, as though if I am dreaming." Harry said lost in his
thoughts, as he looked out of the window remembering his past, "Durselys never loved me. In
fact, they made me feel as insignificant as they could. I never knew what love was until Ron and
Hermione came along. With Hermione as my other half, and you and Ron as my friends, I have never
been happier. Now I can think of a future and a family I never had. With you guys standing with me,
I believe I can defeat Voldemort." Harry finished looking at Hermione.
Her chocolate-brown eyes were filled with love and warmth her heart possessed for him. She just
got up from her seat and hugged him tightly. Harry pulled her on his lap, wrapping his arms around
her.
"I feel the same way, Harry. We will get through this war and we will have a future
together." Hermione whispered passionately.
Ron and Luna looked awestruck. It was an unblemished evidence of how much Harry and Hermione
loved each other; one would never survive without another.
Harry lightly kissed Hermione on the lips. His heart started thumping rapidly as Hermione
deepened the kiss.
"Please! Don't start another one of your snogging sessions here. Some people prefer a
pleasant conversation as well." Ron said to lighten the mood.
"Look who's talking." Hermione said in a mocking tone, getting up from Harry's
lap and sitting back on her seat.
"If I remember correctly it were you guys," She said pointing towards Ron and Luna,
"who took off to some secret place to snog each other's heads off just before New Year
arrived."
"At least we found a secret place," Ron grumbled as his cheeks turned red. Both Harry
and Hermione started laughing relentlessly.
Rest of the journey went on smoothly. With talking, laughing and eating, time passed very
quickly. Ginny didn't come back up until the train reached to Hogwarts. She joined them as
students started to get down from the train. When they reached to the Great Hall, she gave a quick
smile to Harry and once again left to sit with her friends. After the dinner and a humorous speech
from the headmaster, all the students were sent back went to their dormitories.
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January arrived with a penetrating cold. It was easy to stay in the warm castle and attend the
classes. However, classes on the school grounds were difficult to attend due to intense cold and a
couple of times classes were cancelled due to heavy snowfall.
World outside Hogwarts was growing as cold, but because of Voldemort and his death eaters.
Both magical and muggle world in England were terrorized due to the frequent attacks of death
eaters. Students at Hogwarts were scared for their families and relatives. In every few days, there
was some kind of attack. Muggles didn't know about the magical occurrences, as they called the
attacks to be done by the terrorists.
It was Friday of the last week of January. Most of the students were in their common room as it
was very cold outside and classes for the day had already ended.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione were sitting in the Gryffindor common room doing their homework.
Hermione had already done hers and was reading the same book she was reading on the train. She put
her book down and looked at Harry.
"Harry," She called to gain his attention.
"Yeah," He said looking up at her.
"Umm...what do you think about starting Dumbledore's Army again?" She asked
hesitatingly.
Harry looked a bit surprised at her question. He hadn't really thought about
Dumbledore's Army since their fifth year. Even Ron looked eager with their talk (more like it
was a good excuse to take a break from his homework, especially with Hermione sitting there).
"But why? Umbridge is not here anymore. We are allowed to practice the spells and Professor
Goodwin is teaching us so well. Why do we need DA now?" Harry asked, perplexed.
"Yes, Prof. Goodwin is an excellent teacher for DADA and we are allowed to perform the
spells." Hermione explained. "But don't you think we should prepare ourselves for the
war. Looking at the attacks that have started this year, we should learn how to face them and
defend ourselves. This time it's going to be real. Everyone must be given a fair choice whether
they want to fight or not. They should be trained at more advanced level and Prof. Goodwin can help
us with the training and learning new things. War is just looming over our head and when will it
break out we never know, but it will happen, that's for sure. We can ask Prof. Goodwin what he
thinks about it. If he approves, we can talk to Prof. Dumbledore." She finished taking a deep
breath.
"I think she's right, mate. You are already training with Dumbledore. But we also want
to help you as much as we can. Remember, you are not alone in this war, you'll always find us
by your side, Harry." Ron said.
Harry looked at his best friends of seven years. He could see in their eyes, they meant every
word they said. "Okay then, we will talk to Prof. Goodwin tomorrow morning after breakfast.
And if he and Dumbledore agree with our plan we can inform others about it." He said with
determination in his voice. Both his friends looked at him with pride.
That night Harry and Hermione spent their time together at astronomy tower laying in each other
arms staring at the starry night. In school it was a bit easy to spend time together alone. They
had cast a warming charm around to prevent from getting cold.
"Hermione," Harry said.
"Hmm…" She murmured looking up at him.
"One day when all these things about war and Voldemort will be over, we will have a real
wedding in the presence of all our friends, Weasleys and your parents. I know you missed them at
our wedding." Harry said.
"Really?" Hermione said looking astonished.
"Really," Harry confirmed, laughing at her expression. Hermione surprised Harry by
kissing him full on lips that he returned gladly.
After spending some more time at the tower, they made their way back towards Gryffindor tower
under Harry's invisibility cloak. They went straight to Hermione's private quarter and
slept there for rest of the night.
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Next day Harry, Ron, and Hermione went to Prof. Goodwin's office after finishing their
breakfast. Hermione knocked on the office door. "Come in," they heard from inside the
office and entered the office. Prof. Goodwin was sitting in his chair sipping his morning tea. He
had blue eyes just like Dumbledore's. He had light brown, shoulder length hair, tied in a
ponytail.
"Good morning students," Goodwin said with a smile.
"Good morning Professor," Trio said in unison.
He gestured them to sit. Three of them sat down. "So what brings you three here on a
Saturday?" He asked good- naturedly.
Hermione started "Professor, we wanted to talk to you about Dumbledore's Army. It was a
defence club we started back in our fifth year."
Before Hermione could continue further, Prof. Goodwin interrupted her. "I have heard about
it. You three formed this group in your fifth year because of ministry's insistence about not
to learn spells in practical form. And Harry helped others, who were willing, in learning the
spells." He said as he looked towards Harry, impressed. Harry felt a bit embarrassed by the
praising words.
"Hermione and Ron helped a lot." Harry said.
Hermione took over from there, "Sir, we want to start the club again. Looking at the
current circumstances it would be better if a proper training is provided to those who are in
fourth year or above. It will help in fight against Voldemort. What do you think about it,
sir?" Hermione asked a bit uncertainly, "DA can be useful for the order as well."
She added as an afterthought.
Goodwin seems to ponder their idea for some time. Then he spoke "I think it's a very
good idea, Ms. Granger. It would be an extra learning for students and very beneficial as well and
I agree with you, it will help in the war as well. But who will run this club, as Harry is already
very busy with the training. Will you be able to take this responsibility?" He asked looking
at Harry.
However, before Harry could answer, Hermione answered it for him. "Sir, Ron and I will help
with this. We will not let him get distracted from his actual training and you will help us as
well. Won't you?" She asked.
"Of course I will." Goodwin replied.
Four of them went to meet the Headmaster to ask for his consent. He gladly gave them permission
to start the duelling club. He announced it to the other students on the dinner that night.
After they had eaten, he called for their attention.
"Everyone, can I have your little attention please? I have some important announcements to
make." Dumbledore's voice carried throughout Great Hall.
Everybody fell silent and looked towards the Headmaster. "We are going to restart the
defence club, which was started 2 years back, as some of you liked to call it my army that
frightened some of the high post personnel at the ministry."
Many students chuckled at this. "Those who want to join can contact the head girl Ms.
Granger. Rest of the information will be put on the notice board of common room of each house by
tomorrow morning. Well this is all for the night. Go and rest your overly loaded minds. Good
night." He finished in an amused voice. Students were excited about the latest announcement
and had started to murmur about this while retreating to their dormitories.
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By the time next morning arrived, notices were already put on the notice boards of the each
house.
Dear Students,
This notice is for the students who are in fourth year or above. This is about to inform you
that school will be starting the duel club which was started 2 years back by some Gryffindors for
practicing spells. This time many advance spells will be taught. This would be a kind of training
that would help you in defending yourselves and fighting against Lord Voldemort. As students
started this club, they will handle it completely. There would be no direct involvement by any
teacher, except Prof. Goodwin, who has agreed to guide and help with the club. Those who want any
other information about the club can contact Head Girl Miss Hermione Granger and those, who want to
join the club, can give their names to either her or Ronald Weasley, a Gryffindor student. Names
must be given before 7 PM on the upcoming Wednesday.
By
Prof. Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
P.S.:- This training will nothing be like that of a normal class. It will involve the
training like that of a war camp. Those who join should consider it thoroughly, it's not a game
for fun but a preparation for what is out there waiting for you. Choice will be yours.
Trio was excited with the response they were getting from the student population. Many students
had already given their names. All the students in or above fourth year in Gryffindor house had
submitted their names on the day of the announcement itself. Others were also coming forward to
give their names. By Tuesday night, almost all the students who were eligible to participate in the
training program had given their names.
Nobody had expected Slytherins to participate in the program. However, the most interesting fact
was that some of the Slytherins also gave their names. They assumed that even if Malfoy had wanted
to join he wouldn't have, as he could not speak due to charm Hermione had placed upon him,
which made them laugh harder. Malfoy hadn't crossed their path since the holidays.
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On Wednesday night, Harry, Ron, and Hermione informed Dumbledore about the response they had
received from the students. The first meeting of club was scheduled on upcoming Saturday at 7 PM in
the Room of Requirement. Students were told about how to enter the room.
On Saturday evening, everyone who had signed for the club was present in Room of Requirement.
Seeing the number of students that were at least around 150, room expanded itself. There were many
books on the shelf about advanced defensive spells. There were also some sneakoscopes, dark magic
detectors, and other magical equipment required in dealing with dark magic.
Hermione started speaking, "Hello everyone. I am Hermione Granger; this is Ron Weasley and
Harry Potter." She said gesturing towards Harry and Ron.
"We already know them." Said a Ravenclaw girl dreamily, which Hermione assumed was
from fifth year.
"Right, so we have gathered here to learn how to defend ourselves from the attacks that are
happening in the outside world. Those who were in this club two years back would know about some of
the defensive spells we learned that time. This time it's an official club so we will have no
problem as far as staff is concerned. However, this time we would be adding some different things
apart from defense in this training. We are dividing the training in 3 parts; they would be Attack,
Defense and Healing. Everyone will be trained with basics of all the three elements, but more
stress would be in learning the thing you would be better at. By this, we can help each other. On
weekdays we would be training each day for 2 hours and on weekends it would be more than 4 hours
and there would be break as well, to do your school homework and for your personal time as
well." she added before anyone started complaining.
None of them complained which showed that they understood the importance of training in current
circumstances.
"Any questions," Hermione asked.
Lisa Turpin, a seventh year Ravenclaw, raised her hand. "It was mentioned on the notice
that Prof. Goodwin will guide us." She said.
"Yes, he has agreed to help us. However, he would not be completely involved in this but he
will guide with new and advanced spells. Now the thing is that we would make a committee that will
manage the club. It would be good to make the committee from the sixth and seventh year students,
as they are more experienced in spells and learning than others are. Does anyone have any kind of
objection to this?" Hermione asked looking at everyone. She waited for their answer. All were
murmuring among themselves.
Harry was listening to Hermione very carefully. Trio had discussed with Prof. Goodwin about
operating the DA, before the meeting. Hermione and professor had come up with the idea of dividing
the group as per the strength everyone possessed. Hermione was in her element when she was
speaking. She wasn't the girl insecure of her looks or a girl without friends like back in
first year, but a girl who had confidence in her abilities and knowledge, who was proud to be
called a bookworm and who could fight against inequality different living beings suffered.
That's what made her unique, different from those girls, who were more interested in fashion
and looks, than worrying about injustice in the world. Harry was staring at Hermione lost in his
own thoughts.
Hermione nudged Harry on the side, before anyone noticed him staring at her. He looked at her
and gave a private smile to her.
"Day dreaming Mr. Potter," She whispered playfully.
"Oh yeah, about a beautiful girl," He replied in mock dreamy voice.
Before Hermione could reply, Ron interrupted, "Guys, don't start here, next you would
be snogging in front of everyone." He said with a smirk, and then added, "Ginny was
looking at you both very closely. Be more careful or she'll figure out something." He
said, his voice turning serious, which was very unusual for Ron.
Everyone agreed with the suggestions presented by Hermione. It was decided that two members
would be selected from each house, either from sixth or seventh year. And it was up to the members
of the house to decide who will represent their house in the committee.
"Okay then, we will have our first meeting on Monday at 7 PM here. By then each house
should decide their two representatives for the committee. One more thing, we are not going to
change our schedule due to Quidditch practices. In fact practices must be scheduled around the
meetings, captains agree?" All the captains from each house except Slytherin captain, who was
not present in the meeting, agreed to what Hermione said. They knew that it was wartime and it was
very important for them to be prepared for what was waiting for them outside.
With that, everyone made their way towards their respective houses.
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It was Sunday. Harry and Hermione were sitting in the common room chatting about DA and school,
while Ron was somewhere with Luna in the castle. Ginny joined them after sometime.
"Hi," She said coming over to them and sitting next to Harry in an empty chair.
"So what you guys are up to today?" She asked casually.
"Nothing, we were just thinking about going to meet Hagrid." Hermione said looking at
Harry.
"Would you mind if I join you?" Ginny asked sweetly. They both looked at her with
bewilderment. Never before had Ginny joined with them on their visits to Hagrid, the gamekeeper of
school. Seeing their expression, she added, "If you don't want me to go with you, it's
ok. I understand." With that, she got up to leave, but Harry stopped her by saying "No
Ginny. It's ok. You can join us."
Ginny immediately perked up. "Oh Harry. Thank you so much."
But then her excitement faded as she looked at Hermione who had an unreadable expression on her
face. "If you don't want me to come, Hermione, it's okay with me. I mean it's your
personal visit and I don't want to spoil your fun. I know we haven't been on best of terms
since you and Harry broke up." Ginny said looking at the floor, sounding like it was her fault
they broke up.
Hermione snorted under her breath, but Harry heard her and looked at her, feeling confused.
"I have no problem, Ginny. You can come with us." Hermione said with a forced smile on
her face.
"Thanks Hermione," Ginny said looking happy as she hugged Hermione. Hermione just
rolled her eyes at Harry, who shook his head in response.
Three of them made their way towards Hagrid's hut. Hagrid was sitting outside his hut at the
door, as it wasn't very cold today. He looked at them coming towards him.
"Harry, Hermione nice to see ya both and Ginny's also here. Come in yer." He said
happily.
"Hello Hagrid. How have you been?" Hermione asked as they entered the hut.
"Am absolute fin'" He replied, "An yer all?"
"We are doing just fine." Harry said sitting on the chair, "We are starting DA
again."
"Ya hear' about it. It's really nice that students can learn to defend
themselves." Hagrid said while pouring each of them tea from kettle.
"And yes Hermione, Grawpy miss' yer." He said with a chuckle. Hermione turned red
with embarrassment while Harry started laughing. After sometime, Hermione started laughing as well.
Ginny sat quietly feeling envious, as Harry and Hermione laughed at their shared joke.
"Did I miss something?" She asked trying to sound polite.
"Oh it's nothing," Hermione said dismissively while staring daggers at Harry who
was still laughing hard.
"Our dear Hermione has an admirer." Harry said in a singsong voice. Hermione just gave
him a look that said 'wait till i get you alone'.
Next few minutes were spent talking about school and Quidditch amongst other things. By the time
they finished it was already past noon.
"Oh! We have already missed the lunch." Hermione said checking her watch.
After saying goodbye to Hagrid, they walked back to the castle. On the way, Ginny and Harry
continued to talk about Quidditch, as most of the talking was done on the part of Ginny. As they
already missed the lunch, they decided to take something from the kitchen. Dobby was very happy to
see them and served them with whatever they wanted. He was especially very good with Ginny, which
confused Hermione. As far as she knew, Dobby hardly knew Ginny. After having their fills, they made
their way towards the Gryffindor common room.
"Thanks for letting me come." She said to Harry and Hermione, though most of her
attention was on Harry. She kissed Harry on the cheek and left. Hermione was practically
fuming.
"How dare she?" She said angrily.
"Hermione, calm down," Harry said, squeezing her shoulder. She immediately felt her
anger fading away.
"So, will you care to tell me what was happening between you and Ginny this morning? You
two being not on the best of terms?" Harry asked.
"Well, since we got together in our sixth year she hadn't been a very good friend to
me. Of course, she never got over you. After that, we just kept growing distant. It had never been
the same anymore." Hermione said feeling a little sad. "I think she needs to grow up and
to be truth I don't trust her as I used to. I think she is expecting you to ask her out or
maybe she will ask you herself." She added with a smirk.
Harry gave a horrified expression. "How did you know I was going to ask her out? You were
never supposed to know about my other girlfriend."
Hermione hit him on his arm "Ouch!" Harry whined mockingly.
"You are such a cry baby, Potter." Hermione said, laughing. Harry just loved to see
her laughing. Her laugh was infectious and he too started laughing with her.
After sometime when they stopped laughing, Hermione spoke, "Harry, there was something I
wanted to talk to you about. Can we go somewhere more private?"
"Yeah sure, let's take a walk around the lake." Harry replied, getting up from his
seat and dragging Hermione along with him towards the portrait.
As they were walking near the lake, "So what was it you wanted to talk about?" Harry
asked curiously.
"You remember you mentioned about how all of a sudden you started to feel attracted to
Ginny." Hermione said. Harry nodded thinking where the conversation was leading.
"Yeah I remember that. One day I was dreaming about you and next day I was attracted to
Ginny. But, you don't think I still harbor feelings for her. Do you?" Harry asked
nervously looking at Hermione.
"Oh no Harry, it's nothing like that. I know you love me and I love you too."
Hermione assured him, touching his face lightly with her fingers.
Harry sighed with relief. "Then what is it about?" He asked, pulling Hermione in his
arms.
"Well...ermm" Suddenly Hermione looked anxious, "Look don't take it wrong
way, it's just that those feelings weren't real. Someone tried to meddle with your
emotions, either through some spell or potion. I had bought a book in Diagon Alley along with some
other books. It was about spells and potions that affect and alter our feelings towards others. You
told me that your feelings for Ginny appeared all of a sudden, so I decided to do a bit of
research."
Hermione stopped to take a deep breath and then continued, "I found about some spells and
potions that attract you to others. They are not like love potions. They just attract you. Some
witches and wizards used to brew these potions around 300 years back. They preferred these potions
to attract their lovers or spouses after many years of marriage to revive the old passion in their
marriage. Love potions were developed few years later after that. So whosoever it was, either he or
she just wanted to break us apart or wanted you to be with Ginny." Hermione finished her
explanation waiting for Harry's reaction.
Harry was appalled. "You mean someone put a spell on me or gave me a love potion so that
I'll fall for Ginny and leave you. But who would do it?"
Hermione just shrugged. "There are many people who don't want you to be with me.
According to them, someone like me doesn't deserve you. You deserve so much better."
Hermione said last part in a soft whisper looking at the ground, but Harry heard it.
He tightened his grip on Hermione and raised her chin to look into her eyes. "I deserve
you. Hell no. I don't deserve you, especially, after what I did to you, but you gave me a
chance. You are the most amazing, beautiful and reliable person I have ever met, Hermione, and I am
luckiest person to have you in my life."
"Now that I have made my point clear there will be no more talks about not being good
enough. Do I make myself clear Mrs. Potter?" He said in a mock stern voice.
"Yes sir," Hermione said laughing and kissed Harry tenderly.
After some time, Hermione pulled away. "So who do you think would have done it? Any
suspects?" Harry asked.
"It can be anyone, may be Malfoy. But, I think Ginny can do it as well, especially after
seeing her behavior these past few days. I was surprised when she was insistent in knowing about
why we broke up, as though if she knew but wanted me to say the words." Hermione said
thoughtfully.
"You think Ginny did this to us?" Harry said, surprised.
"I know it's difficult to believe as we are friends. I wish my doubts are not
true." Hermione said thinking about her once only best girl friend.
"Now that you are mentioning it, she asked me about our break up while we were at Burrow.
She also asked me if I was interested in someone else, but I said no. It seemed like she wasn't
expecting me to say that." Harry said.
"I think we should ask Madam Pomfrey to examine you and tell us if there was any spell on
you or were you been given any potion." Hermione said. Harry agreed, as he also wanted to know
whether his unexpected feelings for Ginny were real or just an end product of a potion or a spell.
He wished it were a spell or a potion. He still hadn't gotten over what he did with Hermione,
how much he had hurt her despite loving her so much.
Later when they talked to Madam Pomfrey, they were surprised to know that their theory was
correct.
After their walk near lake, they went to Hospital Wing to ask Madam Pomfrey about their
suspicions. Madam Pomfrey was sitting in her office reading a magazine.
"Madam Pomfrey," Hermione called.
"Yes," Madam Pomfrey said, coming out of her office with a magazine in her
hand.
"Oh Ms. Granger, and Mr. Potter is also here. Don't tell me you have once again
managed to injure yourself, Mr. Potter." Medi-witch said in a stern voice.
"Oh no Madam Pomfrey, he is not injured." Hermione answered, "Actually we
wanted a little help from you. Can you examine Harry and see if he has any kind spell on him or if
he has been given any kind of potion other than the usual ones?"
It was a good thing that Madam Pomfrey didn't ask too many questions. "Of course Ms.
Granger. I'll check it." Madam Pomfrey replied...
She asked Harry to lie on the bed. After Harry lay down on the bed, she took out her wand and
started performing some non-verbal spells, moving her wand in a complicated fashion. After some
movements, her wand started to glow bright orange. She stopped her wand movements and frowned a
bit.
"Well Mr. Potter it looks as if like you had been given a potion that has emotional
impact your feelings." Both Harry and Hermione looked at each other.
"And what could it be Madam Pomfrey?" Hermione asked in a worried tone.
"He has been given Kissing Concoction. It causes the drinker to become infatuated with
the giver of the potion or to the person whose hair has been put into the potion." Madam
Pomfrey explained, "It seems like Mr. Potter had been under potion's influence for quite
some. But it has not been given to you for at least a month now, but its residue is still in your
system. Did you feel any kind of attraction towards anyone, Mr. Potter, except Miss Granger?"
Madam Pomfrey asked seriously.
"Err...yes, but I don't feel it any more. In fact it was very short lived."
Harry said.
Suddenly Hermione squeaked, as a thought crossed her mind, "Can it be that his own magic
or say his strength of mind and heart was fighting against the effects of potion?" Hermione
asked Madam Pomfrey. "Maybe that's why effects of potion were so short. Otherwise as you
said Madam Pomfrey, he was fed with it for quite some time, then definitely effect of the potion
should have been longer, but it wasn't."
"A very good guess, Ms. Granger. Five points to Gryffindor." Medi-Witch said
smiling. Hermione blushed a bit.
"Miss Granger is right. The amount of potion you were given. Mr. Potter, it should have
worked almost as a love potion. But it didn't. It means either you already had very strong
feelings for someone else or your magic is very powerful." Madam Pomfrey said.
"Is there any antidote?" Harry asked.
"Yes there is an antidote, not that you need that. But it would be good to take it as a
safety precaution." Madam Pomfrey said. With that, she went back to her office and came back
with a small phial, which contained a bright blue colored potion.
"Here, take it with you. Take one sip each day, for one week. It will completely clear
your system from the lasting effects of the potion." Medi-witch said.
"Thank you Madam Pomfrey" Harry and Hermione said together.
She just waved it off, "If you have any problem or side effects, come to me." They
both nodded and left the hospital wing.
"Well that went better than expected." Harry said as they walked through deserted
corridor. He linked his hand with Hermione's almost absent-mindedly.
"Yeah we were lucky she didn't ask who it was." Hermione said with relief,
"Also your love for me won the battle in the end, so no more guilt trips for you." She
said smiling widely at Harry.
Harry stopped her and pulled her in his arms. "I am glad more than I can ever tell. I was
feeling so bad for hurting you that I couldn't live with myself. But I was also acting like a
hypocrite because I broke up with you and then didn't want you to date with someone else
either." He said.
"You shouldn't have worried yourself over it. I never wanted to date anybody else
either. Only person who asked me was Terry Boot, but luckily, he went with that Ravenclaw girl,
Lisa Belluci. So I didn't have to go with him." Hermione said.
When Hermione mentioned Terry Boot, Harry looked at her sheepishly. Hermione looked back at him
suspiciously, "It didn't have anything to do with you? Did it?" She asked.
"Well… I just gave him a piece of my mind and hinted him to stay away from you." He
replied nonchalantly, though his lips twitched upwards.
Hermione just shrugged out of his arms "Harry James Potter, you are just
incorrigible." She said in a low but stern voice. A panicked expression appeared on
Harry's face.
Hermione burst out laughing at his predicament. Harry was dumbstruck at her reaction. Then it
dawned onto him that she was pulling his leg.
"Why you little..." He said as he made to grab her, but she had already started
running away from him. He ran after her and caught her at the end of corridor. He held her tightly
by waist from behind.
"Won't let you go so easily love? You were making fun of me." He whispered in a
rough voice, sending chills down her spine.
"So what will you do about it?" She asked defiantly.
"Don't you want to know?" He said nuzzling her neck and kissing her jaw line. She
turned around in his arms and put her arms around his neck, "Of course I do." She
whispered more boldly than she actually felt. With that they both started making out passionately
in the empty corridor and then in an empty classroom.
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"Should we tell Ron about our suspicions regarding Ginny?" Harry asked Hermione. They
were sitting in the Gryffindor common room on Monday morning, waiting for Ron to come down from
boys' dormitory.
"I think we should wait. At least until we have a solid evidence of what Ginny did."
Hermione replied thoughtfully, "It won't be easy for him. Ginny will always be his little
baby sister. We should not make him choose sides. And though most of our theories about this are
correct, we are not 100% sure that it's Ginny."
"Yeah, it would be good to wait for some time." Harry agreed.
"Did you take your potion yesterday?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah, I took it before going to bed." Harry replied.
"Today we are having first official meeting of DA. Feeling nervous?" Hermione asked
understandably.
"A bit. But I have you and Ron with me. I can get through anything." He said looking
determined.
"We will always stand by your side, mate, even if Hermione can be an insufferable and know-
it-all and well, list goes on and on." Ron said with a chuckle. He had just arrived from his
dormitory. Hermione threw the cushion she was holding at Ron "Prat!" She said.
"See, told you..." Ron said, laughing.
"Are you ready to face another grueling day, my dear friends?" Ron said in a mock
serious voice.
Both Harry and Hermione grinned at his antics. "Yes sir, absolutely," They both
replied together playfully.
With that, three best friends with an unbreakable bond between them made their way towards the
portrait hole to face another challenging day.
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A/N: - Prof. William Goodwin is a new DADA teacher, an old friend of Dumbledore and
Dumbledore didn't die in sixth year. Goodwin is also a member of order of phoenix.
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