Chapter seven … I hope you're enjoying this fic as much as I enjoy writing it …short fluff…scratch that it's a little long but I think the ending is coming soon. Thanks for the wonderful reviews.
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Chapter 7: Sacrifices
Harry accompanied me to Davison and Frank Law firm. It was in a 50-storey building, quite posh for a corporate place.
Dad's muggle clothes fit Harry well although they were a little shorter it wasn't anything that a little magic can't fix.
"Hermione this place mysteriously has magic ward," Harry whispered to me. I smiled at him. Harry may have lost his memory but his skills and good magical sense hasn't diminished.
"It protects the place from anyone who tries to cheat in a magical way. My dad and mum picked this law firm because these people not only deal with muggle legalities they're also involved with our magical world as well," I explained. "It's actually the first time I came here without my parents.
We went to the receptionist in the 12th floor and asked for Mr. Karl Davison. We were then sent to a nice little conference room where we waited for Mr. Davison. After five minutes the kind looking man of forty came in the room.
"Ms. Granger, I'm Karl Davison the attorney your parents assigned to look over your properties and who would supervise your inheritance until such time you have accomplished the condition they set in their last will and testament. But I have to say I don't think it would be difficult for you," he said as he eyed Harry and me.
"So what conditions are these? I had the sudden urge to ask.
"Well, Ms. Granger your parents had left you a very hefty sum to put in simple terms. â'¤5 million worth of assets and stocks," I couldn't believe my ears. I know my parents had a way with money but I couldn't imagine how well they handled our money until today.
"I know you're a bit shocked Ms. Granger but your parents had a very clever way of knowing where to put their money and would soon be your money if you can satisfy one condition," Mr. Davison said.
"Hermione, your rich. You wouldn't even need to teach anymore," Harry said. He was very happy for me. Harry himself didn't have to work he probably has millions of galleons in his vault.
"But I'll only get the money on one condition. What is the condition?" I asked Mr. Davison and the old man smiled at me.
"It says here in their testament that in order for you to get all your inheritance you should be married before your twenty sixth birthday. It also says here that if you have accomplished this task you can choose whether too keep the money as is and put in muggle investment or if all your accounts should be transferred to your Gringotts vault. Of course I don't see any problem with the condition seeing your companion," Mr. Davison eyed Harry. He was slightly blushing as I was too. "Ms. Granger you would be receiving a monthly â'¤10,000 and it would be converted to wizard money and straightly delivered to your Gringotts account. If you fail to do as your parents wished. You will only get ¼ of your inheritance and the rest of your money would be divided into different charitable institutions. Your parents made this testament two years ago who would have thought that they would pass away so quickly." He gave me a copy of the testament for me to read.
"Thanks Mr. Davison. I don't know if I'd be able to fulfill my parents condition just yet and besides I'm only turning 25 this 19th so I still have a year to a look for a groom," I joked. "No offense to Harry here." I would have been easy I would definitely want to marry Harry but I don't want to jump into a relationship just yet. I know in my heart I have feelings for him and in a way I think even without his memory he still loves me but how would I know if it's the right thing. I'm scared of getting hurt again and I also fear that getting really close with Harry would be dangerous for him.
As we went out of the law office and out from a corner I saw a familiar face. Could it be? Harry and I were walking towards our turn when it suddenly hit me. It was Dudley Dursley. I could see from his reaction that he saw us. He was looking at Harry in the weirdest sort of way. He went towards us dragging along a little girl about 5 years old.
"Harry? Is it really you?" Dudley said as he approached us.
"Excuse me do I know you?" Harry said with a confused look on his face.
"I guess I mistook you for someone," the fat Dudley who almost looked like his father said.
"Uh… Dudley. I'm sorry, Harry doesn't remember you," I but in. I saw the confused look that now rested on both their faces. "Harry, Dudley here is your cousin remember the stuffs Dumbledore told you about living with your mother's relatives. You lived with them since you were a year old after your parents died," I explained. Before I knew it Harry hugged his bulky cousin. If Harry only remembered how the Dursley's treated him I don't think he even come across of thinking about hugging his cousin.
"Dad, is he my uncle?" the little girl tugged Dudley's shirt.
"Well, yes sweet heart. This is your uncle Harry," Dudley carried the little girl as if to show her to Harry.
"Hi! Uncle Harry. I'm Daisy. I'm turning 6 soon," the little girl beamed. Harry smiled at the little girl and even carried her. "Can you come to my birthday uncle Harry?"
"Mum and dad would really be shocked to see you Harry after all these years," Dudley said. He wasn't the snotty bulky boy who would bully on Harry. I've seen Dudley in the past and the person I was seeing now was different from the one who bullied and mistreated Harry before.
"Uncle Harry, when you go to our house I'll show you my flying teacups," Daisy said cheerfully. I saw the sad look on Dudley's face. I guess I finally realized why he's changed. Daisy is like Harry and me. She's also a witch. Now he understands, I guess. The cute little blonde girl was beaming at her uncle.
"When is your birthday?" Harry asked the little girl.
"It's this Sunday. Do come Harry if you have the time. You may not believe this but I'm glad to see you again. Come to our house it's beside our old one. Mum and dad insisted my family to stay close by," Dudley said. "You're Hermione right? Thanks for taking care of Harry here," he said to me. I just nodded and smiled at him.
Harry gave Daisy back to Dudley and the two went walking on but Daisy looked back for the last time and waved at us.
"I think we'll have a Dursley in Hogwarts soon," I said. Harry was beaming at the little girl who was now almost out of sight.
Harry and I arrived at Hogwarts through a Floo network from the Leaky Cauldron to the Three Broomsticks at Hogsmeade and from there we rode a carriage.
When we got back inside Hogwarts Professor McGonagall greeted us. I went straight to her office. I then learned that Ron told her about my dream and inquired on cases of memory lost, which are almost like Harry's. Harry went to talk to Remus Lupin who was substitute for him.
"Hermione do you remember Neville Longbottom's parents. They are now well and have their memory back. They're almost the same as Harry's case only they were driven to insanity and had completely lost their memory. Neville and a certain Medi-wizard in St. Mungos made the potion, which Neville's parents had taken. If you and Harry would go on an appointment this Saturday with Neville they night be able to help," McGonagall said.
"Thanks Professor," I said.
"Hermione dear condolences to your parents. But I know good people like them are now happy wherever they are," Professor McGonagall said. I smiled at her weakly.
I went out of the head mistress's office and took a short cut towards my room. I saw someone waiting at my hidden door. It was Harry seating at the floor.
"Harry, what's wrong what happened to you?" I asked as I went down to my nice.
"Remus just told me about the many people who died before I defeated Voldemort. He told me that Sirius and Arabella who were supposed to be my godparents died in battle. He said those two truly loved me and they were willing to risk their lives for me and they did," Harry said.
"Oh Harry." Sirius and Arabella died in our seventh year. It was once of Harry's reasons why he went out on his own to face Voldemort. He wanted to avenge their deaths among the many other that died. "Remus shouldn't have told you just yet."
"I was the one who asked questions. It's not his fault," Harry reasoned. How can I assure that we are now safe?
"Harry, they died six years ago. Now the death eaters are gone and all of us are safe. You don't need to worry anymore. No one will hurt us," I hugged Harry. Before I knew it we were kissing. Harry kissed me but this time he didn't faint. I opened the door and my heart was telling me to let him in but my mind was telling me that it was too risky and I had to do what my mind told me. Harry and I were still kissing but I stopped. "Sorry Harry I can't," I said. I got inside my room and closed the door. I know that I may have in some way hurt Harry's feelings but I can't risk losing him again…
To be continued…
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